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Stephen M. Poirier
Owner of insurance agency
WOLFEBORO - Stephen M. Poirier, 39, of 19 Eagle Trace, Wolfeboro, husband of Suzanne (Perkins) Poirier, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000 at his home following a battle with colon cancer.
He was born Jan. 16, 1961, in Salem, Mass, a son of Stanley P. and Priscilla L. Poirier.
He was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1979 and Plymouth State College Class of 1983, having earned a bachelor of science degree in environmental biology.
Mr. Poirier was the owner and president of the Poirier Insurance Agency located in Jupiter, Fla., and was a certified financial adviser, in addition to providing other types of insurance services.
He was an active member of the Florida Jupiter/Tequester Rotary Club, enjoyed golf and held a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do.
He is survived by his wife Suzanne (Perkins) Poirier; two daughters, Stephanie and Samantha of Wolfeboro; his parents, Stanley P. and Priscilla L. (Michaud) Poirier of Salem, Mass.; a brother Christopher G. Poirier of Salem, Mass.; two sisters, Suzanne M. (Poirier) Kouri of Lexington, Mass. and Judith A. (Poirier) Michaud of Beverly, Mass.; his maternal grandmother, Priscilla G. Michaud of Salem, Mass., his father-in-law and mother-in-law Derrick and Beryl Perkins of Stuart, Fla. and Wolfeboro, and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, 135 Lafayette St., Salem, Mass., at noon Saturday, Aug. 26.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Poirier’s memory, may be made to VNA Hospice of Southern Carroll County & Vicinity, P.O. Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Katherine Avery Thompson
An avid gardener who enjoyed travel
Katherine Avery Thompson, 69, of Greensboro, North Carolina, formerly of Wolfeboro, died after a long illness. A native of Wolfeboro, she was the daughter of Elvira (Zulauf) Avery and the late Howard C. Avery. She was a graduate of Brewster Academy and the University of New Hampshire and worked for many years as an agent for the J. Clifton Avery Insurance Agency in Wolfeboro.
The widow of Warren D. Thompson, she was a member of the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro and had served the town of Wolfeboro as a commissioner of what was formerly known as the Department of Parks and Playgrounds. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed travel.
In addition to her mother, family members include: two daughters, Carolyn C. Malone of Greensboro, N.C. and C. Melissa Carpenter of Henderson, Nev. and three grandchildren: Kevin A. Malone, and Keith and Gwen Ellis. Other family members include two sisters, Mary A. O’Dowd and Jane C. Avery, both of Wolfeboro, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the First Congregational Church, South Main Street in Wolfeboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to a favorite charity.
Paul A. Todd
B-17 pilot during World War II
FRANKLIN, Mass. - Paul A. Todd, 78 of 4 Forgehill Rd., formerly of Alton, died Monday at Milford-Whitingsville Regional Hospital, Milford, Mass. after an illness.
He was born in Chelmsford, Mass., son of the late Albert and Monica Todd. He is the husband of Emily Todd.
Mr. Todd was employed for many years as an Electronic Technician for the FAA in Pomona, N.J. He was also a retired Air Force Major, serving from 1941 to 1961. A B-17 pilot during World War II, he was shot down and imprisoned in a German concentration camp.
He is survived by two sons: David W. Todd of Greenville, N.Y. and Larry T. Todd of Framingham, Mass; four daughters: Pat Reinertsen of Mansfield Center, Conn., Carol Vogel of Medway, Mass., Paula Todd of Egg Harbor, N.J. and Janet Manchester of Smyrna, Del.; one brother, Allen Todd of Millis, Mass., and six grandchildren.
Donations may be made in Paul Todd’s memory to VNA-Hospice, P.O. Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Isabella Shipman
Former coordinator for Caregivers
WOLFEBORO - Isabella (Crosby) Shipman, 81, of Highland Terrace, died Sept 19, 2000, at her home after a battle with multiple myeloma.
She was born Feb. 13, 1919, in Dexter, Maine, daughter of Clarence H. and Helen (Foss) Crosby, and had lived in Wolfeboro for many years.
She was a graduate of NH Fay High School in Dexter, Maine, and a 1940 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Sorority.
She had worked as coordinator for Caregivers of Wolfeboro.
She enjoyed her family, walking, reading and swimming. She was a member of Active Older Adults, Wolfeboro Historical Society and the First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro.
Family members include her husband of 59 years, Wayne F. Shipman of Wolfeboro; a daughter, Sandra Lamperti of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sons, John W. Shipman of Exeter and Allan C. Shipman of Hancock; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; a sister, Priscilla Lewis of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and two brothers, Charles J. Crosby of Natick, Mass., and David Crosby of Augusta, Maine.
There were no calling hours. Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church.
Memorial donations may be made to VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll County, PO Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Lord Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Ryan M. Eaton
Infant son of Robert and Touria Eaton
AMHERST, Mass. - Ryan M. Eaton, six-month-old son of Robert and Touria Eaton, died suddenly Sept. 13, 2000, in Amherst, Mass.
Robert and Touria Eaton are longtime summer vacationers at the family cottage on Triggs Island on Lake Wentworth.
In addition to his parents, family members include a brother, Adam J. Eaton; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Carol Eaton of Wolfeboro; and his maternal grandmother, Lalla Fettouma El Idrissi of Rabat, Morocco.
Services and burial were held Sept. 18 in Amherst, Mass.
Paul 'P.A.' Moore, Jr.
Self-employed logger, enjoyed the outdoors
TUFTONBORO - Paul “P.A.” Moore, Jr., 48, of Durgin Road, died Sept. 24, 2000, while hiking in Moultonborough.
He was born Jan. 30, 1952, in Woonsocket, R.I., son of Paul A. and Shirley (Mellor) Moore. He had lived in Beverly, Mass., where he attended St. Peter’s Catholic School, Gloucester, Mass., and later graduated from Beverly High School. He also was a 1977 graduate of Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH.
He moved to Tuftonboro with his wife, Susan, 21 years ago. He was a self-employed logger.
He loved the outdoors, hiking and riding his bike and walking with his brother, Tim. He also enjoyed spending time with other family members.
He was a communicant of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Wolfeboro.
In addition to his parents, family members include his wife of 22 years, Susan (York) Moore of Tuftonboro; two sons, Christopher and Thomas Moore of Tuftonboro; a daughter, Pamela Moore of Tuftonboro; two brothers, Timothy Moore of Wolfeboro and Mark Moore and his wife, Mary, of Concord; a sister, Deborah Moore of North Andover, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Calling hours were private. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church, Wolfeboro. Burial is at Lakeview Cemetery, Wolfeboro.
Memorial donations may be made to Susan Moore for the benefit of P.A. Moore, Jr., Children Education al Fund, PO Box 145, Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816.
James Goodwin
Retired salesman, wrote fishing articles
SARASOTA, Fla. - James W. Goodwin, 79, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Methuen, Mass., died Sept. 21, 2000, in Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 20, 1921, in Moncton, N.B., Canada.
He was a salesman for National Biscuit Co. in Methuen for 35 years and wrote fishing articles for several small Sarasota newspapers.
During World War II, he was a radio officer on Merchant Marine ships of the Maritime Service and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard.
He was a communicant of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota.
Family members include his wife of 56 years, Carolyn (Roan) Goodwin of Sarasota; a daughter, Caroline M. Danforth of Groveland, Mass.; two sons, James W. Goodwin of North Andover, Mass., and Gene J. Goodwin of Wolfeboro, N.H.; two sisters, Alice Goodwin of Sarasota and Irene Garland of Newmarket; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held in Sarasota, Fla. Inurnment will be in Methuen, Mass.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Lyle Glidden
Finish carpenter, played Country Western Music
WOLFEBORO - Lyle E. Glidden, 80, a lifetime resident of Wolfeboro, died Sept. 20, 2000, at Mountain View Nursing Home in Ossipee.
He was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Wolfeboro, son of Arthur and Gertrude (Chick) Glidden. He was a self-employed carpenter and a maintenance director for Pierce Camp Birchmont for almost 30 years until his retirement.
Family members include four sons, Dennis Glidden, Ronald Glidden and Linden Glidden, all of Wolfeboro, and Everett Glidden of Tuftonboro; two daughters, Charlotte Chamberlain of Dublin, Ohio, and Margo Trafton of Eliot, Maine; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Charlie and Arthur Glidden, of Wolfeboro; a sister, Doris Massey of Wolfeboro; and nieces and nephews.
There were no calling hours. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Pine Hill Cemetery, Wolfeboro.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro, handled arrangements.
