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MARTHA WERDIN CONNOLLY
Martha Joan Werdin-Connolly, 53, died on Friday, December 2, 2005 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1952 in Newton, Mass., the daughter of Orthel and Rosalie Werdin.
She grew up in Holliston, Mass., and was graduated from Holliston High School in 1969. In 1972 she moved to Meredith, where she lived and raised her family until 2002, when she and her husband moved to Stratford.
Martha was a preschool teacher in the early 1980s when her children were young. In 1984 she started the New Hampshire Bed and Breakfast, and from 1996-2002 she and her husband John owned and operated a landscaping company. In 2002 they opened Connolly Cabins and Campground in Stratford.
Martha was a devoted wife, mother, and most recently, grandmother. She loved to work in her garden, snowmobile and ride her four-wheeler. She was very community-minded and established the Stratford Children's Fund in 2002.
She is predeceased by her brother Jerry Werdin, and her father Orthel Werdin. She leaves her mother, Rosalie Werdin (Lawrence), of Laconia; a brother, David Werdin, of Asheville, N.C.; her husband, John Connolly, of Stratford; a daughter, Jennifer (Dorais) Morrison, of Fort Hood, Texas; sons Andrew Dorais, of Dover and Peter Dorais of Meredith; stepson David Connolly of Eliot, Maine; stepdaughter Allison Sleeper of Meredith; a granddaughter, two step-grandchildren, two wonderful nieces, and countless friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 10 at St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, with a reception following at JT's Barbecue and Seafood in Weirs Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stratford Children's Fund, c/o Debbie Laverty, Stratford Public School, Rte. 3, North Stratford, NH 03590.
MICHAEL BLANCHETTE
Michael S. Blanchette, 21, of Berlin, died suddenly on Thursday evening, December 22, 2005 in Berlin. His father, Raymond Blanchette, is co-owner of the Great North Woods One-Stop in Errol.
Michael was born in Berlin on January 11, 1984, the son of Raymond S. and Claire P. (Caron) Blanchette, and was a lifelong resident of Berlin. He was a 2002 graduate of Berlin High School and was attending the University of New Hamp-shire to graduate in the spring of 2006, majoring as a civil engineer.
He was secretary of the American Society of Civil Engineers at UNH, received the Weaver Scholarship for two years, and was involved in two projects that were done in Epsom through UNH. Michael had passed the test to enable him to be an Engineer in Training, and he worked for H.E.B. in North Conway as an EIT. He was a member of the American Association of Civil Engineers and a member of the Riverside Assembly of God.
He very much enjoyed being with his girlfriend Crystal, his friends and his family, enjoyed snowmachining and golfing, was an avid drum player and actively worked out.
Members of the family include his parents, Raymond and Claire (Caron) Blanchette of Berlin; a sister, Lauren Blanchette of Berlin; his maternal grandparents Lionel and Olive Caron of Berlin; his paternal grandmother Lorraine Blanchette of Parrish, Fla.; his step-grandmother Dolores Fauteux of Berlin; aunts, uncles, cousins, and his girlfriend, Crystal Vinyard of Stark. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Ronald Blanchette.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at the Riverside Assembly of God in Gorham, with interment in the Holy Family Cemetery in Gorham. Relatives and friends called at the Bryant Funeral Home in Berlin on Monday afternoon and evening.
WALTER COREY
Walter E. Corey, 89, of East Colebrook and formerly of Auburn and Candia, died at the residence of his daughters in Manchester, with his family by his side on Saturday, December 24, 2005, after a period of failing health.
Mr. Corey was born in Merrimack on April 6, 1916, the son of Charles Corey and Mary (Montgomery) Corey. In 1936 he was married to Ruth M. MacDonald, and they were married for 65 years until her death in 2001.
After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Mr. Corey was employed as a Teamster's truck driver for Manchester Sand & Gravel, and he was also self-employed as a truck driver, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Corey is survived by his two daughters, June Hartford and Beverly Miller, both of Manchester; a sister, Mildred Milley of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Corey is preceded in death by his wife and by a brother, Robert Corey of Manchester. At Mr. Corey's request, there are no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jacoby, Newman & Jenkins Funeral Home in Colebrook. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jacobyfuneralhome.com.
JOAN FISHER
Joan Katherine (Vohar) Fisher, 73, of Weirsdale, Fla., and Lake Wallace, died on Monday, December 26, 2005 at the Shands Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla., following a brief illness.
Mrs. Fisher was born on February 11, 1932 in Newton, Mass., the daughter of Albert and Julia (Marshall) Vohar. She was graduated second in her class from Colebrook Academy in 1950 and was married to James "Sonny" Fisher in 1952. While residing in Canaan, she served as the office manager from 1969-1989 at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in Stewartstown. In 1989, she and her husband retired to Weirs-dale.
Mrs. Fisher loved hula and belly dancing, working on her crafts, and being with her friends in the Red Hat Society, as well as spending time with her family. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, past president of Unit 47 in Canaan and the first district president, and was involved in many organizations at her winter home in Florida.
Mrs. Fisher is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, James Fisher of Weirsdale and Lake Wallace; two daughters, Susan Rice and her husband Robert of Canaan, and Jamie Crawford and her husband Millard of Colebrook; five grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and a step-great-granddaughter.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jacoby, Newman & Jenkins Funeral Home in Colebrook. A private family service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday morning, with The Reverend Randall Scheri officiating. An interment service will be held at the Colebrook Village Cemetery in the spring.
Expressions of sympathy in Mrs. Fisher's memory may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken at the First Colebrook Bank, Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jacobyfuneralhome.com.
LOTTIE FLANDERS
Lottie L. Flanders, 61, died on Sunday evening, January 29, 2006 at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt.
Lottie was born in Groveton on July 8, 1944, the daughter of Clifton and Nellie (Marchant) Hall. She was raised in Groveton and was a graduate of Groveton High School.
For the past 38 years she has lived in Stratford. She worked as a seamstress for Manchester Manufacturing for 20 years and was also employed at GAMM. She enjoyed crafts, making flower arrangements, cooking, traveling, and especially being with her family and friends. She was a member of the Stratford Hollow Methodist Church.
Family members include two sons, Jeffrey Flanders and his wife Alberta of Stewartstown and James Flanders and his wife Marsha of Stratford; a daughter, Tia Flanders and her companion Bud Willey of Whitefield; four grandchildren and one great-grandson; two brothers, Herbert Hall of Guildhall and Addison Hall of Colebrook; three sisters, Bar-bara Benoit of Groveton, Nellie Meehan of Florida and Dorothy Cook of Massachusetts; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, George L. Flanders.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday afternoon and even-ing, February 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Groveton. Lottie's niece, Rev. Barbara Sander, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Candia, will officiate.
Donations may be made in Mrs. Flanders' memory to a charity of one's choice. Those who wish to send an on-line condolence may visit www.baileyfh.net.
SIMONNE HOULE
Simonne C. Houle, 73, of Manchester, died on January 28, 2006 at her residence after a brief illness.
She was born in Norton on June 11, 1932, the daughter of Treffly and Rose (Rouel) Sage. Prior to retirement she was employed by Allen Bradley Company. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella.
Mrs. Houle was predeceased by her ex-husband, Gerald Houle, in 1988.
The family includes two sons, Michael Houle and Ronnie Houle, both of Manchester; three daughters, Carol Ashby and Christine Pratte, both of Manchester, and Susie Moulton of Pembroke; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Treff Sage of Nashua; two sisters, Louisa Dostie of Colebrook and Suzanne Sage of Shelburne, Vt.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home in Manchester. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Ste. Marie Church, Notre Dame Avenue. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the CMC Hospital Cardiology Unit C-100, 100 McGregor St., Manchester, NH 03102.
LORETTA MACKINNON
Loretta MacKinnon, 88, of Colebrook, died peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, following a short illness and surrounded in her last days by her loving family.
Mrs. MacKinnon was born on May 23, 1917 in Colebrook, daughter of the late Rodney and Stella (Davis) Grapes. She attended schools in Colebrook and in New Jersey, graduating from high school in New Brunswick, N.J. In 1938 she was married to Leo MacKinnon Sr., and they were married for 56 years until his death in 1994.
She was a homemaker her entire life, and occasionally helped her brother, Scott Grapes, at his store on Main Street in Colebrook. She enjoyed watching birds by her feeders, reading, and flowers of all kinds. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Mrs. MacKinnon is survived by two sons, Leo MacKinnon Jr. and his wife Barbara of Colebrook, and Ronald MacKinnon and his wife Linda of Littleton; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. MacKinnon is preceded in death by her husband, Leo MacKinnon Sr.; by four brothers, Scott Grapes, Lyle Grapes, Albert Grapes and Cecil Davis; and two sisters, Nellie Leach and Evelyn Rainville.
At the family's request, there are no calling hours. A private family memorial service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Mrs. MacKinnon's memory to the Colebrook Public Library, care of Julie Colby, Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576; or to the Colebrook Ambulance Corps, in care of Kathleen Domanico, 141 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576. Arrangements are under the direction of Jacoby, Newman & Jenkins Funeral Home in Colebrook. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jacobyfuneralhome.com.
ROBERT MCINTYRE
Robert "Mac" McIntyre, of Springfield, Vt., husband, father, brother, friend, musician, practical joker, chef, role model, mentor and sweetest person, died on January 27, 2006, in his home, with his wife and sons by his side. He was the brother of Randy McIntyre (wife Kathy D'Anjou) of Brunswick, Ga., and formerly of Colebrook.
Mac made people feel better. He was caring, generous and accepted everyone from the bottom of his heart. He was willing to give everyone a chance regardless of his or her history or situation. He built individual, unique relationships.
His gigantic laugh and enormous sense of humor will be sorely missed. At work he was known to be dancing while juggling sauté pans, playing practical jokes on people such as jumping out of the fridge to scare them, donning a sheet with a hole in it and playing the sax, and throwing his boss in the sink.
He befriended customers, learning their names and listening to their stories. People were hired, especially teenagers, often to give them a chance, and Mac trained them in the ways of the working world.
Mac was reliable; he could be counted on in any situation. He influenced lives and was there for people, making them feel they mattered. His integrity shone; he was true to himself and honest, and held people in high esteem. He was faithful and always available to friends and family. Mac was loving, thoughtful and considerate. He enjoyed life, knowing the way to everyone's heart. Mac, with his usual enthusiasm and gusto, was determined not to give up to his illness. At the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the nurses and doctors felt his spirit and bonded with him in a very short time. His graciousness shone through to the end.
Mac will be greatly missed by all his friends; his wife, Kathy Michel, his sons, Garet, Kam and John. Contributions in Mac's memory may be made to the Springfield Prevention Coalition, the Springfield Visiting Nurse Association, the Springfield Hospice and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
DONALD MORISSETTE
Donald O. Morissette, 53, of Conway, died unexpectedly on January 19, 2006 at Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Island Pond, Vt., on June 2, 1952, the only son of Oscar and Dorothy Morissette. He attended Catho-lic school in Colebrook and was graduated from Stratford High School.
Don loved spending time outdoors, fishing, and camping with friends. He had versatile work experiences, including the Stratford Plywood Mill and the James River paper mill, where he repaired machinery. He moved to Conway in 1985 and began work at Kennett High School as a custodian. A short time later he worked for Foss Construction Company until it went out of business. In 1996 Don went to work for Cormack Builders, based in Madison, N.H.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Pierce Morissette; his mother, Dorothy Allen of North Stratford; a daughter, Heather Baldwin and her husband Marlan of Newport, N.H.; a son, USMC Staff Sgt. Tyron Morissette of Camp Lejeune, N.C.; and six grandchildren.
Family and friends gathered in celebration of Don's life at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow on Saturday, January 28.
IRVING POLLARD
Irving "I.P." Frederick Pollard Jr., 37, of Hardscrabble Road in Stewartstown, died tragically in a woods accident behind his home on Friday, January 27, 2006.
Irving was born on June 20, 1968 in Lancaster, son of the late Irving Frederick Pollard Sr. and Julia Beatrice (Grover) Pollard.
Irving grew up in Colebrook on the family farm on Cooper Hill, and attended Colebrook schools. After his father's death he worked at other area farms. He learned his masonry trade by working for Dennis Boudle from 1988 to 2001. During that time he also worked alongside his grandfather-in-law, Frank Owen, learning the trade of maple syrup production.
In 2001 he became self-employed, and he and his wife, Heather, purchased Owen Boys Sugar House. He took pride in his trade as a mason and his craftsmanship will live on in the North Country. He was a hard worker and loved the land he lived on, and devoted himself to sugaring and logging. He enjoyed the outdoors, and was especially fond of hunting and fishing.
He was a member of the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association and the New Hamp-shire Timberland Association. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband and a loving and devoted father who was committed to spending time with his young son, Owen, and was a friend to all.
Irving is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Heather Faye (Placey) Pollard of Stewartstown; a son, Owen Frederick Pollard of Stewartstown; three aunts, Irene, Roberta and Susie and their families; his in-laws, Donald and Lynne Placey; and two sisters-in-law, Darleen and Dawn and their families.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday evening at the Jacoby, Newman & Jenkins Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at the Monadnock Congregational Church in Colebrook, with the Reverend Rebecca Larson officiating. Pallbearers are longtime friends Brian W. Collins, Dennis Boudle, Greg Hibbard, Dan Cass, Mike Knight and Wayne Frizzell. An interment service will be held in the spring at the Stewartstown Hollow Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Pollard's memory may be made to the Colebrook Fire Department, c/o Capt. Marc Hibbard, PO Box 273, Colebrook, NH 03576; or to the Pittsburg Fire Department, c/o Sandy Young, Route 3, Pitts-burg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jacobyfuneralhome.com.
RUTH SOLOMON
Ruth L. Solomon, 77, of Lynnfield, Mass., died on Friday, January 27, 2006 at her residence. Born in Colebrook, on April 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Una (Little) Klebe.
Mrs. Solomon was raised in Colebrook. She was a graduate of Colebrook Academy, Class of 1946, and Becker Jr. College, Class of 1948. She was a member of the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Lynnfield and was a past member of the Lady Sodality. She enjoyed painting, gardening, and traveling the world.
Mrs. Solomon is survived by her husband, Dr. Philip J. Solomon; her four children, Ann S. Twomey of Westborough, David P. Solomon of Lynnfield, Susan A. DiReda of Shrewsbury and Joseph W. Solomon of Lynnfield; her sister, Doris Jackson of Lemington; three brothers, Curtis Klebe, Jesse Klebe and Leonard Klebe, all of Colebrook; nine grandchildren; sister-in-law Pauline Daley of Stewartstown; and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mrs. Solomon was predeceased by her son, Philip J. Solomon Jr., and her brother, Robert Klebe.
A funeral was held from the McDonald Funeral Home in Wakefield, Mass., on Tuesday morning, followed by a funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Monday evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. A guestbook is available on-line at www.mcdonaldfs.com.
JOHN G. VACHON
John G. Vachon, 44, of Berlin, died on Saturday evening, January 28, 2006, surrounded by his family at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, following a long illness.
He was born in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, on June 16, 1961, and was a lifelong resident of Berlin. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Vachon was employed as a truck driver for his father, Jules Vachon, and for other local trucking businesses.
Even though John was sick, he enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed being around people, being in public and making people laugh. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and had performed in the youth group at St. Anne Church. He had a very good voice.
Members of the family include his wife Nancy (Poirier) Vachon of Berlin; his parents, Jules and Barbara (Jeffers) Vachon of Berlin; a son, Johnathan Fortier of Oxnard Naval Base, Calif.; a brother, Yvan Vachon and his wife Debbie of Conway; a sister Lisa Cawley and her husband Mason of Talking Rock, Ga.; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. Interment will take place in the St. Kieran Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends called at the Bryant Funeral Home in Berlin on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation; more information is available on-line at www.bryantfuneralhome.net.
