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Joan T. Smith
WAYLAND, Mass. - Joan Trimble Smith, artist, lecturer, writer and teacher, died of cancer at the age of 77 on Sept. 7, 2002.
Her portrait of Justice Nathan Clifford hangs in the U.S. Supreme Court. Her portrait of Marine Commandant Archibald Henderson is in the Marine Museum, also in Washington, D.C.
A Copley Artist of the Copley Society in Boston and Distinguished Artist of the Concord (Mass.) Art Association and member of the New Hampshire Art Association, she was known for her portraits that may now be found in institutions and private collections throughout the country, as are her landscapes. Recent works included a sculpture of Harry Bentley, founder of Bentley College in Waltham, Mass., and portraits of 14 past presidents of Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.
After attending Montclair, N.J. schools and graduating from Vassar College, she studied at the Art Students League of New York from 1945 to 1950. At that time, modern abstract art was just becoming the rage in the United States. While she admired some, she referred to most as "The Emperor’s New Clothes." Although her work, excepting portraiture, became more impressionistic over the course of her career, she still clung to the traditional style which she found immediate, honest and, above all, sensitive.
As Artist-in-Residence and arts coordinator at Bentley College, she founded an arts program and gallery as well as the Joan Trimble Smith Arts Fund.
Of her, her family wrote: "She was an inspiration to students and friends of all ages and her mere presence drew out artistic talent in those who knew her."
She leaves her husband, Robinson V. Smith; a daughter, Prof. Melissa T. Smith of Youngstown, Ohio; two sons, Rufus V. Smith and wife Shelley of East Lyme, Conn., and Jared R. Smith and wife Diane of Novato, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Daniel and Jonathan.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at the First Parish Church in Wayland, Mass., and on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at the New Hampton Community Church in New Hampton. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests gifts in her memory may be sent to Wayside Hospice, 266 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA, to the Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA or to the Joan Trimble Smith Arts Fund at Bentley College in Waltham, MA.
Arrangements under the direction of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland, Mass.
Louis A. Wiesner
TAMWORTH - Louis A. Wiesner, 86, of Tamworth and Cambridge, Mass., died Sept. 20, 2002 in the company of his family.
He was the husband of Elizabeth Phenix; father to Jonathan Louis of Waccabuc, N.Y., Elizabeth Quincy of South Tamworth, Margaret Bolles of Tamworth and Andrew Christopher of Dover; grandfather of Britta and Spencer; and father-in-law of Mary Ann and Dave.
Of Mr. Wiesner, his family wrote: "He will be remembered as a committed humanitarian who worked tirelessly on behalf of refugees around the world for the past 35 years, first as a career officer with the Department of State, and later as a member of the Board and Executive Committee of the International Rescue Committee.
"He was known locally for his passion and commitment to environmental causes, including the Tamworth Recycling Committee and the local transfer station."
A service will be held at Christ Church in North Conway, Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. There will be a fellowship time in the church hall after the service. Donations in his memory can be made to the International Rescue Committee, 122 East 42nd Street, NY, NY 10168, www.theirc.org.
Jacob J. Burghardt
SANDWICH - Jacob John "Jack" Burghardt, 77, a former owner and publisher of the Carroll County Independent and the Granite State News, died Sept. 24, 2002, of cancer at his home.
Born Nov. 1, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Philip and Elisabeth Riegel Burghardt, he graduated from Jones Commercial High School in Chicago and from Knox College, Galesburg, Ill.
He also studied at the University of Zurich and the Foreign Service Institute in Washington, D.C.
Enlisting in the Army Air Force in 1943 he served with the 53rd Troop Carrier Wing in Europe. After graduating form Knox College, he joined the U.S. Department of State and was sent to Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar). He later transferred to the U.S. Information Agency but remained in Burma his second assignment being Mandalay. For his work there he was presented with the Agency’s Meritorious Service Award. He also served in Singapore, and in Indonesia, both in Jakarta and Jogjakarta.
In 1958, he became director of Foster Parents Plan in Vietnam, living in Saigon for four years, and in 1963 was named director of plan’s program in Athens, Greece.
Returning to America in 1967, he assumed the duties of publisher of the Carroll County Independent and Granite State News, retiring in 1997. Sandwich Fair-goers will remember his regular appearances on the newspaper’s floats and entries in the fair parade.
He was a past president of the New Hampshire Press Association and the New England Press Association and served on NEPA’s of directors for several years. He was also a board member of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors.
During the late 1980s and 1990s he organized and led a series of exchange seminars in India and the United States for American Indian journalists and journalism professors, through the auspices of the U.S.-Indo Subcommission Education and Culture.
Always interested in horses and riding, he helped with the Sandwich Saddle-ites 4-H Horse Club in the 1970s. For several years he was a board member of The Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth, resigning this past summer.
Family members include his wife of 44 years, Ann (Merrow); a daughter, Elisabeth M. Burghardt of Windsor, Vt.; a son, Peter L. Burghardt of Wilmot; two grandsons; a sister, Katherine Schnase of Ronan, Mont.; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Robert E. Bordeau
BELMONT - Robert E. Bordeau, 82, of 20 School St., died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002.
Mr. Bordeau was born Sept. 8, 1920 in Laconia, the son of Jason and Florence (Edgley) Bordeau.
Mr. Bordeau served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He lived in Laconia and Gilmanton for several years before moving to Belmont 45 years ago.
Mr. Bordeau served on the Belmont School Board and the Belmont Budget Committee.
Mr. Bordeau served as Fire Chief for the Town of Belmont from 1964-1984. He was a member of the Belmont Fire Department for 37 years, becoming a volunteer for the Department in 1946.
He was a member of the Belmont American Legion Post and a Life member of the Retired Firefighters. In 1949 he was one of the founders of the Lakes Region Mutual Aid.
Mr. Bordeau was formerly employed at the Lund Ski Factory from 1937-1941 and at Scott & Williams from 1941-1944.
Following his military service, he was employed at the Belmont Hosiery Mill and the Belmont Highway Department.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Bushey) Bordeau of Belmont and a resident of the Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia; two sons, Carlton Bordeau of Laconia and James Bordeau of Belmont; a daughter, Patricia Kratzer of Laconia; five grandchildren, Wendy Romagnoli of Belmont, Jason Bordeau of Laconia, Dean Kratzer of Winnisquam, Eric Kratzer of Los Angeles, Calif., and G. Robin Kratzer of Laconia; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Hoag of Spring Hill, Fla. and several nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by a brother, Philip P. Bordeau, of Laconia.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia.
A Liturgy of The Word will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. Joseph Parish, Belmont at 1 p.m.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in South Road Cemetery, Belmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Belmont Fire Department Firefighters Relief Association, PO Box 837, Belmont, NH 03220.
Robert J. Dearborn
FRANKLIN - Robert J. "Bob" Dearborn, 75, of Franklin died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 3, 2002 following a lengthy illness.
Born on March 22, 1927 in Franklin, Mr. Dearborn was the son of the late Leon and Doris (Holt) Dearborn.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served in World War II and retired as a staff sergeant.
Prior to his retirement, he spent 30 years working as a paper machine operator for Johns Mansville and Quin-T in Tilton.
After retiring, Mr. Dearborn spent several years working part-time at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in the laundry department.
Family members include his wife of 52 years, Dorothy (Decato) Dearborn; one daughter, Brenda Cushman of Franklin; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Dearborn of Brattleboro, Vt.; two sisters, Lois Woods and Marjorie St. Jacques, both of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will take place in the spring at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis C. MacDonald
FRANKLIN - Phyllis C. MacDonald, 81, of 69 Cheney St. died Dec. 3, 2002 in the Franklin Regional Hospital.
She was born in Arlington, Mass., on March 17, 1921, the daughter of Leon and Josephine (Orlando) Nowlin.
Raised in Arlington, she resided in Waltham, Mass., for many years. She was employed as a secretary for the Waltham School System for more than 15 years.
Mrs. MacDonald was a summer resident of Winnisquam for many years. She became a permanent resident of Winnisquam around 1979 and was employed at Fay’s Boatyard in Gilford for 17 years, until her retirement in 1998. She moved to Franklin to live with her son a couple of years ago.
Her husband, well-known cartoonist and caricaturist, Owen "Zonka" MacDonald died Dec. 31, 1983.
Family members include a son, George O. MacDonald and his wife, Beth of Franklin; a daughter, Patricia A. Choquette and her husband Bill of Oneco, Fla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor Peterson of Boxford, Mass., Louise Myers of Nashua, and Irene Guest of Weymouth, Mass.; many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be in the Simoneau & Lambert Funeral Home, 139 Church St., Laconia, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. A funeral ceremony will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. Following cremation, urn burial will be in Bayside Cemetery. Timothy C. Molan and David L. Furber are the funeral directors.
Ruth M. Tapply
BRISTOL - At Ruth’s request a memorial service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bristol Federated Church. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Slim Baker Fund c/o Betty Seeler, 100 Summer St., Bristol, NH 03222 or the Tapply-Thompson Community Center, PO Box 172, Bristol, NH 03222. Arrangements are under the direction of Emmons Funeral Home of Bristol.
Ernest R. Cole
LACONIA - Ernest R. Cole, 78, formerly of School Street, Lakeport, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, 2003, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, Tilton.
Born Dec. 10, 1924, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., he was the son of the late Ralph and Josephine (Prue) Cole. He had attended the St. Johnsbury, Vt., school system.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a demolition specialist with Company A 1st Engineer Combat Battalion stationed in France and Germany. He received the Army of Occupation medal and the World War II Victory medal.
He had been employed at Ralston-Purina Co. of St. Johnsbury, Vt., for many years prior to his retirement in 1974.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1670 of Laconia.
He was the husband of the late Hildegard (Reutter) Cole, who died in 1999 and is survived by daughters, Ernestine Cookson of Meridian, Conn., and Corinne Albert of Lakeport; four grandchildren, Christine Cookson, Corinne Briggs, Tammy Cookson and Christopher Albert; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Frieda McHugh of Franklin; as well as three brothers; an additional sister; a niece, Lisa Perry of Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. Entombment will be in the Bayside Cemetery tomb to await graveside services in the spring.
The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, is in charge of arrangements.
