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Caroline Alice (Nelson) Potter
EFFINGHAM - Caroline Alice (Nelson) Potter, wife of the late Harold T. Potter of Effingham, passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, on Oct. 2, 2000, after a brief illness.
She was born July 14, 1911, the daughter of the late Harry Nelson and Avilla (Templeton) Nelson. She attended Effingham Grammar School starting at age 4, then went on to high school at the Parsonsfield Seminary in Parsonsfield, Maine. She completed her education at Plymouth Normal School, graduating in 1930. Subsequently, she taught all eight grades and all subjects in a one-room school in the mountain district of Effingham.
In later life, she worked at the Dix Shoe Company in East Rochester and at Frankson's Furniture Company in West Ossipee.
She was a charter member of the Effingham Historical Society, a charter member and past president of the Effingham Women's Club and chair of the Effingham Republican Committee. She also was active in the grange and held various town offices.
Caroline had a deep interest in the history of the town of Effingham and its people, and was always willing to help those who needed an extra hand.
She is survived by her sons, Eric and Paul Potter, both of Effingham; her daughter, Mary Andrews of Concord; a grandson, Roger Potter of Shelburne Falls, Maine, and a granddaughter, Amy Potter of Concord.
A committal service was held on Oct. 4 at the family cemetery on Town House Road in Effingham.
Donations in her memory may be made to either the Effingham Rescue Squad or the Effingham Preservation Society.
Lord Funeral Home of Center Ossipee is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Lewis Browne
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. - Carolyn Lewis Browne died on Oct. 3, 2000, after a short illness.
She was born in Flushing, N.Y., on May 31, 1916. She attended the public schools and received a bachelor of science degree in sociology from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., in 1937.
In 1939 she married William H. Browne and move to Peoria, Ill. In 1942, the couple moved to Columbus, Ohio, where Carol served as deacon and elder in the Boulevard Presbyterian Church. In 1982, they moved to Jackson, and in 2000 to the Canterbury Woods Retirement Community in Williamsville, N.Y.
While in Jackson, Carol was active in the Jackson Community Church, the Gibson Center for Senior Services and the Memorial Hospital. In 1991, she and her husband were received a Distinguished Service Award from the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley, and in 1996 they were presented with the Joseph D. Vaughn Award by the New Hampshire State Committee on Aging. These recognitions followed many years of volunteer work.
Carol is survived by her husband; her sons, William H. Browne Jr., and James L. Browne; her daughter, Margaret L. Page; and eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Jackson Community Church, with the Rev. Pojen Lee, assisted by Rev. Thomas Kilbourn, Carol's nephew, officiating. Interment will take place in Litchfield, Con., with Rev. Kilbourn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the memorial fund of the Jackson Community Church.
Eleanor May Beebe
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - Eleanor May Beebe, 91, of Middletown, R.I., and formerly of Newport, R.I., died Oct. 2, 2000, at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center in Newport.
She was the wife of the late Chester W. Beebe Sr.
Born in Newport, R.I., on May 4, 1909, she was the daughter of John Rodda and Elizabeth (Palmer) Rodda.
Mrs. Beebe was a lifetime member of Trinity Church and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and was a house mother at Vernon Court.
She was a summer resident of Fryeburg, Maine.
She is survived by a daughter, Beverly J. Lawton, of South Bellingham, Mass.; three sons, John C. Beebe III, retired chief of Newport Police Department, of Newport, Robert Beebe, retired from Newport Fire Department, of Middletown, and Thomas Beebe, of Middletown; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Chester 'Peter' Beebe Jr.
Funeral will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. from the Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport. Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery in Middletown.
Donations in her memory may be made to the James L. Maher Center, 120 Hillside Ave., Newport, R.I. 02840.
Harry E. Chefalo
Harry E. Chefalo of Winchester, a retired plumber who was active for years in town government, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in his home. He was 94.
A graduate of Wentworth Institute, Mr. Chefalo was a lifelong resident of Winchester, where he had been a member of the planning board since 1990. He also served two terms as a selectman and was a member of the water and sewer board.
At various times he served on the town building committee, snow and ice removal study committee, and several other town boards.
Mr. Chefalo was the former president of the Winchester Rotary Club and was named Winchester Citizen of the Year by the chamber of commerce in 1987.
He leaves his wife, Ruth E. "Betty" (Lane); two daughters, Marilyn Preston and Alice Perkins, both of Winchester; two sisters, Susan Lazzaro of Winchester and Camilla Cagnina of Stoneham; four grandchildren and a great-grandson.
A funeral mass was held at St. Mary Church in Winchester. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery in Winchester.
Bertha (Robinson) Eastwick
TAMWORTH - Bertha (Robinson) Eastwick, 78, of Great Hill Road in Tamworth, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, after a lengthy illness.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Tamworth. She was born Aug. 10, 1922, the daughter of the late Chester and Grace Robinson. She served as a Wave, Seaman 1st Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Her family includes her husband, Robert Eastwick, Tamworth; a stepdaughter, Joy Khoshabjian, Plymouth, Mass.; two sisters, Beverly Damon, Tamworth, and Marjorie Wade, Conway; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services. Interment will be in Chocorua Cemetery in the spring. Lord Funeral Home of Center Ossipee is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of New Hampshire, 360 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03102.
Cale "Kay" Lorraine Maynard
BRIDGTON - Cale "Kay" Lorraine Maynard, age 57, died from sudden complications arising during her prolonged recovery from a terrible fall.
Kay was born on June 4, 1943, to Helen and Caleb Fleck, both of Bridgton, Maine. Kay attended schools in Bridgton and went on to a beauticians' school in Portland upon graduating from high school. She married Philip Maynard, of Brownfield, in September of 1963. She and Philip have two children, Kim Sarae and John Matthew.
Besides being a devoted wife and mother to her family, Kay worked at various other occupations. She had a degree in secretarial science and also was a Notary Public. However, she usually chose to work caring for people. Kay worked in a group home for the mentally challenged, as a CNA at Fryeburg Health Care Center and doing home health care as well. Her latest job was as a CRMA at Hick's Assisted Living Home in Fryeburg.
Kay had many interests. Spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren brought her a lot of enjoyable moments. Also, in her lifetime, she wrote a book, painted many paintings, read poetry, listened to opera, grew a much beloved flower garden and loved her dear pets.
Kay was known for her strong faith in Christ and her love for the Bible. Not only was she concerned about people and their physical and material needs, but she was concerned for their spiritual needs as well. Her strong faith enabled her to have a thankful heart rather than focusing on her troubles. Kay chose to count her blessings and thus preferred to be source of comfort and help to those around her. Her ability to love and laugh and to lighten the load of others, even when facing adversity, will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
There will be a memorial service on Feb. 6, 2001, at 3 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Bridgton, Maine.
Jane E. Walker
Jane E. Walker, age 70, of Nokomis, Fla., died on Jan. 29, 2001.
Born on Aug. 14, 1930 in Newton Centre, Mass., she moved to Kearsarge in 1984. A homemaker, she was an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling and the beach.
Ms. Walker graduated from Briar Cliff Junior College. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Venice, Fla.
She is survived by her daughter, Elise Seavey of South Portland, Maine; two sons, Scott C. of Nokomis, Fla., and Jefford S. of Venice, Fla.; two brothers, Roger Ellis of Chatsworth, Calif., and Ralph Ellis of Hull, Mass.; and three grandchildren.
Services will be held later in the year.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2100 S. Tamiami Trail A, Venice, Fla. 34293.
Beatrice (Drinkwater) Hobbs
TAMWORTH - Beatrice (Drinkwater) Hobbs, 82, of Skandia North, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro.
She was born Aug. 19, 1918, in Taunton, Mass., the daughter of the late Clyde and Alma (Briggs) Drinkwater, and she had lived in Center Ossipee for many years before moving to Tamworth four years ago.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Hobbs, of Tamworth; two sisters, Barbara Eldridge and Natalie Lawton, both of Center Ossipee; and nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lord Funeral Home, Center Ossipee. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Freedom, in the spring.
Robert M. Tuttle
CONWAY - Robert M. Tuttle, 60, of Saco Woods in Center Conway, died Jan. 30, 2001, at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway.
He was born in Malden, Mass., on Dec. 24, 1940, the son of Wilbur and Madolin (Mitchell) Tuttle. He grew up in Bridgewater, Mass., and Harwich, Mass.
He went to prep school at Mount Hermon and attended Bentley College in Boston, where he received a certificate of accounting.
He worked for 11 years for Wellman Corp., in Boston, as an inventory accountant. He moved to this area in 1982 with his friend, Donat.
He worked for many years at Sid's Valley Food and Beverage. He was an avid reader, hiker and Red Sox fan.
He is survived by his longtime friend, Donat R. Payette, of Saco Woods, Center Conway; Donat's children, Robert, John, Lisa McDermott and Michael; Donat's grandchildren, Ryan and Brittany McDermott and Timothy, Kelsey and Olivia Payette, all of Rhode Island; and his uncle, G. Richard Tuttle, of Seattle, Wash.
He kept a good attitude and sense of humor throughout his battle with cancer.
There will be a burial service in the Notre Dame Cemetery in West Warwick, R.I., at a later date. There will be no visiting hours.
The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.
