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John G. Grau
John G. Grau, 67, of Tamworth, died July 30, 1999, at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro after a period of failing health.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and had lived in New York City for many years. He has lived in Tamworth for the past 10 years. He had worked as a cab driver in New York City for several years.
He was the widow of the late Janet (Greenbaum) Grau, who passed away Dec. 21, 1998.
He is survived by two sons, John G. Grau III, of West Chester, NH, and Kevin Grau, of Queens, NY; three daughters, Carol Rizzo, of Brooklyn, NY, Cheryl Oswald, of Diggman Ferry, Pa., and Alicia Gunzales, of Brooklyn, NY; two step-daughters, Nancy Hicks, of Long Island, NY, and Judi Anderson, of New York; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Grau, of Brooklyn, NY; and a sister, Alicia Brownsworth, of Long Island, NY.
There will be no calling hours. Services will be private.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice of Southern Carroll County, P.O. Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Lord Funeral Home in Center Ossipee is in charge of arrangements.
Harold W. Clemons
Harold W. Clemons, 93, of North Conway, died on August 1, 1999 at The Memorial Hospital in North Conway, following a short illness.
He was born in Bartlett, the son of Elwin and Laura Trecarten Clemons.
Mr. Clemons moved to North Conway in 1929, and owned and operated Main Street Motor Mart for 40 years. He was a member and past master of the Mount Washington Lodge 87 F&AM, and a member of the North Conway Fire Department for many years. Mr. Clemons was also an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved antiquing.
His family includes his wife of over 69 years, Leah Allard Clemons of North Conway; two daughters, Elaine C. Spratt of North Conway and Janet C. Howard of La Crescent, Minn.; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris S. Dodd of Worcester, Mass.; three brothers, Bruce A. Clemons of Bartlett, Donald H. Clemons of Washington, and James R. Clemons Sr. of Bartlett; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Clemons was predeceased by four sisters, five brothers and two grandsons.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, in North Conway. Burial will be in the North Conway Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. There will be a Masonic service Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Jean C. Barnes
CHATHAM Jean C. Barnes, 73, died July 31, 1999, at her summer home on Long Lake in North Bridgton, Maine.
She was born in Franklin, Mass., on April 18, 1926, the daughter of Conrad and Jean Mather Fredrickson. She attended schools there and was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1942. She also attended and graduated from the Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1946. After graduating as an RN, she served with the Cadet Nursing Corps and worked as a private duty nurse. She then worked as the school nurse at Central School in East Bridgewater, Mass.
She enjoyed travel, camping, spending time at the ocean, and watching birds and other wildlife.
She married Harold "Bud" Barnes on May 10, 1946. He died on Jan. 9, 1999.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel R. Barnes, of Gilead, and Stephen H. Barnes, of Fryeburg; a daughter, Meredith A. Arnold, of North Bridgton; a sister, Ann Ramsey, of Jay; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. Box 177, Fryeburg, Maine 04037.
Rene J. Montour
BARTLETT Rene J. Montour, 58, of Glen, died July 30, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway following a sudden illness.
He was born in Fall River, Mass., and was the son of Armand and Medora (Grenier) Montour. He lived in Tiverton, R.I., for 20 years prior to moving to New Hampshire in 1984. He worked for Irving Oil Corp., since 1991, and was the assistant manager at North Conway Mainway. He was a former member and past master of the Little Compton Grange in Little Compton, R.I., and a 7th-degree member of the National Grange.
The family includes his companion of 20 years, Joyce E. Sheeran, of Glen.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Glen Community Baptist Church, with the Rev. William Stockhaus and Rev. Robert Novak officiating. Visiting hours will be today, Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway.
Mary Alice Emery
FRYEBURG Mary Alice Emery, 67, of Pond Road in Fryeburg, died July 30, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway.
She was born in Cornish, the daughter of Percy and Adelaide Sargent Scribner. She was educated in Cornish and Buxton schools. She lived in Fryeburg most of her life and was a homemaker.
Her husband, Donald F. Emery, died in 1996. She was also pre-deceased by a son, Kenneth, and a daughter, Dorothy.
She is survived by one son, Donald E. Emery, of Fryeburg; two daughters, Mary Ann Hutchins, of Fryeburg, and Barbara Brown, of Manning, S.C.; one sister, Kathleen Wentworth, of Porter, Maine; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wood Funeral Home in Fryeburg, with the Rev. Kenneth Turley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Fryeburg.
Donations in her memory may be made to Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. Box 177, Fryeburg, Maine 04037.
Helen J. Murray
Helen J. Murray, 87, of Conway, died on July 29, 1999 at The Memorial Hospital in North Conway, following a brief illness. She was born in Conway, and was the daughter of George and Carrie Littlefield Chase.
Mrs. Murray grew up in Conway and lived in Boston for most of her adult life, prior to moving back to Conway in 1971. She graduated from Kennett High School and Boston University, Class of 1956. Mrs. Murray worked as a bookkeeper for John F. Chick and Son for 13 years, and then was employed with the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C. from 1942-1945. From 1945-1956, she was the Head of the Steno Pool for the First Naval District of Boston. She also worked at the Social Security offices of Stanford, Conn., and Boston from 1956 to 1971, prior to retiring in 1971.
She was a member of the Calvin Topliff Chapter 18 OES in Freedom; and for 73 years, Elmwood Grange 314 in Conway. Mrs. Murray was also an avid mountain climber and square dancer.
Her family includes her husband of 38 years, George K. Murray of Conway; a sister, Laura Gass of Conway; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, George E. Chase, in 1983.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Conway United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Wesley E. Palmer officiating. Burial will be in the Conway Village Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Donations may be sent to the Conway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 314, Conway, NH 03818.
Arrangements are by the Furber and White Funeral Home of North Conway.
Jennie C. Ragno
Jennie C. Ragno, 87, of Fryeburg, died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at The Memorial Hospital in North Conway. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Lena Salvato, and was educated in Brooklyn schools.
She worked for 20 years as a telephone operator for AT&T, retiring in 1969. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She moved to Fryeburg in 1990.
Her family includes a daughter, Monica Hubbard of Fryeburg; a son, Joseph Ragno of Manhattan, N.Y.; a brother, Frank Salvato of Long Island, N.Y.; three sisters Rose Juliano, Angelina Cammarata, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Florence Devivo of Long Island, N.Y.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Domonick J. Ragno, in 1988.
A memorial service will be held later in Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements are by Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg.
Barbara Gouin Perry
Barbara Gouin Perry, 59, of Center Ossipee, died suddenly on September 27, 1999 at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro.
She was born December 9, 1939 in Wolfeboro, the daughter of the late Thornton and Leona Libby Gouin, and lived in Center Ossipee for many years. She had attended Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, and later worked at the Ames Manufacturing Company, Center Ossipee; Frankson's Furniture Company and Yield House, both of West Ossipee; and most recently at Carroll Industries in Conway.
Barbara was affectionately known as "Nanny" or "Nanna." She had a love for her pets and enjoyed working in her flower garden.
Her family includes her husband of 42 years, Stanley Perry of Center Ossipee; two sons, Allen and James Perry, both of Center Ossipee; two grandchildren, Michelle and Desiree Perry, both of Center Ossipee; a great-grandson, Ryan Riley of Center Ossipee; and a brother, Thornton "Sam" Gouin of Ossipee.
She was predeceased by a sister, Charlotte Jordan.
Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Moultonville United Methodist Church, Center Ossipee with the Rev. Murray Nickerson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Chickville Cemetery, Center Ossipee.
Arrangements are by the Lord Funeral Home, Center Ossipee.
