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Margaret A. "Peg" Bennett
Died: Sunday, October 16, 2005
Age: 76
ALTON - Margaret A. "Peg" Bennett, 76, of Old Wolfeboro Road in Alton, died suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 16.
Born Oct. 26, 1928 in Wolfeboro, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Susie (Alden) Bennett. She resided in Alton for 40 years, having come from Wethersfield, Conn.
Bennett was a waitress at the former Edgewood Restaurant in Alton.
She was a member of the Community Church of Alton and the Women's Christian Fellowship at church, a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Alton and the Alton Garden Club.
She enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting for the church fair, Bible Study, reading and loved watching birds.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan A. Gatton of Alton, a grandson: Greg Gatton of Alton, and a cousin: Donald and his wife Winnie Alden of Alton.
Calling hours were Wednesday evening at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home. A Funeral will be held today, Thursday Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Community Church of Alton on Church Street in Alton, with the Rev. Peter Bolster, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at a later date at Old Riverside Cemetery in Alton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Community Church of Alton for the Diaconate Fund PO Box 997 Alton, NH 03894 or the Gilman Library Main Street, Alton, NH 03809.
Ralph E. Cox
Died: Saturday, October 15, 2005
Age: 92
SANBORNVILLE - Ralph E. Cox, 92, formerly of Sanbornville, died late Saturday evening, Oct. 15, at the Merriman House in North Conway.
Born Oct. 12, 1913 in Newport, Vt., he was a son of the late Ernest R. and Evie M. (Davis) Cox. He retired to Sanbornville where he resided for 14 years and had resided in Wolfeboro for 10 years prior to moving to the Merriman House in 1999. He previously resided in Acton, Mass. from 1962-1976 and in Natick, Mass. from 1939-1962.
He was a graduate of Derby Academy in Derby, Vt.
Prior to retirement, he was employed as a Senior Scientist with Raytheon.
Cox was a member of the Wakefield Congregational Church. His lifelong interest, his passion, was model railroading and photography. He helped build the Klickety Klack Railroad in Wolfeboro.
The widower of the late Mary (Ellis) Cox, who died in 1983, he is survived by three children: Martha L. Cox of Tamworth, Richard E. Cox of Aledo, Texas and Charlotte L. Armstrong of El Paso, Ill., five grandchildren and six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service was held on Wednesday Oct. 19, at Lovell Lake Cemetery in Sanbornville. There are no calling hours. If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Peaslee Funeral Home in Sanbornville.
George F. Lamper
Died: Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Age: 84
ALTON - George F. Lamper Sr., 84, of Suncook Valley Road in Alton, died on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 at home.
Born Feb. 16, 1921 in Milton, he was a son of the late Harland and Annie (Leighton) Lamper. He resided in Alton more than 58 years.
He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre.
Lamper was a self employed carpenter for many years. He retired, after 14 years with the State of New Hampshire Highway Department.
He was a member of the Claude R. Batchelder Post American Legion in Alton and a Mason with Winnipesaukee Lodge No. 75 F. & A.M. in Alton.
The widower of the late Virginia E. Lamper, who died in 2003, he is survived by his daughter, Virginia E. "Ginny" Caverly of Alton and three sons; George F. Lamper, Jr., Harland A. Lamper and Fred H. Lamper, all of Alton, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, a brother, Maurice Lamper of Gonic and two sisters, Elizabeth Brown of North Conway and Ruth Harrington of Portsmouth, as well as several cousins and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by three siblings, Norman Lamper, Arlene Simonds and Lewis Lamper.
Calling hours were last Thursday. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Community Church of Alton on Church Street in Alton. Interment followed at New Riverside Cemetery in Alton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to VNA/Hospice, PO Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Stanley C. Glidden
Died: Friday, December 30, 2005
Age: 77
NEW DURHAM - Stanley C. Glidden, age 77 of Old Route 11 in New Durham, died on Friday, Dec. 30, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born Nov. 25, 1928 in Alton, he was a son of the late Ormand L. and Elsie (Fifield) Glidden. He resided in New Durham for 20 years, having come from Milton and Farmington.
Prior to retirement, he was employed at the former Spaulding Fibre Co. for 30 years.
Stan was an avid hunter, fisherman and racing fan. He was a member of the Farmington Fish and Game Club.
Survivors include his wife Theresa M. (Duchano) Glidden of New Durham, three children: Thomas O. and wife Mary L. Glidden, Sr. of Alton, Brenda and husband Wilfred Sanville of Gilmanton Iron Works, Brian D. and wife Karen L. Glidden, Sr. of Lebanon, Maine, four stepchildren: Thomas R. and wife Vivian Vachon of Milton, Marie West of New Durham, Virginia and husband Harold "Hank" Henry of West Baldwin, Maine, Paula and husband James Durand of Dover, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a sister: Arlene Glidden and companion Mary Beth Stoner of Thonotosassa, Fla. and a brother: David O. and wife Mary Jane Glidden of Middleton, also several cousins, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother: James E. Glidden.
Memorial calling hours were Monday evening (Jan. 1) at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street in Farmington. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 3, at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Alton with Fr. George Ham, pastor as celebrant. Interment will be in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: New Durham Fire Department, Main Street, New Durham, NH 03855 or Alzheimer's Assoc. NH Chapter 10 Ferry Street, Suite 427B Concord, NH 03301-5004.
Evelyn Valley
Died: Thursday, December 29, 2005
Age: 84
FARMINGTON - Evelyn (Banfill) Valley, 84, of 119 Central Ave, Farmington formerly of Wolfeboro, died Dec. 29 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro.
Evelyn was born in South Berwick, Maine, Jan. 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Fred and Meleda (Desharnais) Banfill. She was raised in Tuftonboro, and moved to Wolfeboro in 1953.
In Wolfeboro, she worked at Wolfeboro Products, Goulds Dime Store and Malones.
She attended Brewster Academy and Center Ossipee High School, was a communicant of the former St. Cecilia's Church in Wolfeboro, where she taught CCD, and St. Peters Church in Farmington. She was a member of the National Council of Catholic Women, the American Legion Auxiliary Harriman Hale Post in Wolfeboro, the V.F.W. Auxiliary and a past member of the Ossipee Grange where, at the age of 14, she became the Master – and was the youngest Master that the state had ever had.
Her husband, Rudy Valley, died in 1994. She was also predeceased by a son, Keith W. Brownell who died in 1990, a daughter Patricia A. Seale, who died in 1996 and a sister Beatrice A. Riley, who passed away in 1981. Survivors include three sons: Harold L Brownell of Rochester, Linden C. Brownell of Farmington, Ralph W. Brownell of Water Village; a brother, Fred G. Banfill of West Baldwin, Maine; a sister, Rita B. Means of Kent, Wash.; 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, one great -great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours were held Dec. 30, at the Baker-Gagne Funeral Home, 85 Mill St., Wolfeboro. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 31 at St. Peters Church in Farmington.
Burial will be in the spring in Ossipee Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, 8120 Woodmont Ave., Suite 530, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
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Mildred P. Pierce
Died: Thursday, December 29, 2005
Age: 68
ALTON BAY - Mildred P. Pierce, age 68, of Rand Hill Road in Alton Bay, died Thursday morning, Dec. 29, at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.
Born July 25, 1937 in Laconia, she was a daughter of Carl and Etta (Clapper) Greenwood. She resided in Alton Bay for the past 26 years, having come from Southington, Conn.
She was employed at Millpower Source in Belmont.
Mildred was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #72 in Alton, having served as Madame President, Treasurer and Secretary. She was also chairperson of the children's Christmas party at the legion for a number of years.
She is survived by her mother, Etta Dame of Laconia; her beloved companion, Edgar A. Russell of Alton Bay; a daughter, Cynthia & husband Ernie Green of Belmont; and two sons, Roy Pierce of Wallingford, Conn., and Dana Pierce of Fla.; one grandson, Ernie Green, III; six sisters: Leona Bouchard of Plainville, Conn., Erva Therrien of Meriden, Conn., Priscilla Cornish of Plainville, Conn., Carlena Gonyea of Southington, Conn., Linda Bouchard of Belmont, and Diane Voitkevics of Plainville, Conn.; two brothers: Marshall Greenwood of Fla. and Gary Dame of South Meriden, Conn., also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers: Robert Greenwood and Floyd Dame.
Calling hours were Friday evening 7-9 p.m. at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street in Alton. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 10 a.m. at the Community Church of Alton on Church Street in Alton with Rev. Peter Bolster, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the spring at the New Riverside Cemetery in Alton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to VNA/Hospice PO Box 1620 Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Steven Donald Sawyer
Died: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Age: 53
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - Steven Donald Sawyer, 53, of Bonita Springs and formerly of Braintree, Mass. and Wolfeboro, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28 at his home in Fla. after a sudden illness.
Steven will be remembered for his compassion and love for family and relatives and will be greatly missed until the time of our reunion with him in heaven. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give your rest." (Matthew 11:28). You are so truly loved by your family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Nancy L. (Miller) Sawyer, Bonita Springs, Fla. and his sons Jason Sawyer, Brad Sawyer and Scott Sawyer of Boca Raton, Fla. He was predeceased by a son, Steven T. Sawyer in 1999.
A time of visitation with the family will be Monday, Jan. 9, 2006 at the Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro from noon to 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service, which will be celebrated at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. A burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Wolfeboro, in the spring.
Donations in his memory made be made to your local Humane Society.
Franklyn L. Johnson
Died: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Age: 93
WOLFEBORO - Franklyn L. Johnson died peacefully on Dec. 27 in the company of his family.
Born July 19, 1912 in Irvington, N.J. to Frank and Emilie Johnson, he lived in N.J. and Mass. for many years, retiring to Wolfeboro in 1973. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Doris, as well as three children: son Lynn and his wife Gail of Wolfeboro; son Bruce of Phoenix, Ariz., and daughter Judy Dudgeon and her husband Dan of Acton, Mass. He also leaves a daughter-in-law Linda Johnson of Tuftonboro, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his brother Arthur.
Frank worked for Western Electric Company for approximately 45 years, retiring as Director of Purchasing for the corporation. He was a very versatile man who excelled at and relished the work of a corporate manager, but was equally as skilled working with his hands. He contracted and built many houses over the years, and helped and taught his children how to maintain, repair or rebuild everything in and around a house.
He loved people, he loved talking to people, he loved helping people, and he was extremely civic-minded. During his entire lifetime, wherever he lived, he served on many town and church boards. During his 32 years in Wolfeboro, he served as a trustee at Brewster Academy, where he was Clerk of the Works for construction of a major campus building. He served for many years as a trustee at Huggins Hospital, and he had been an active Rotarian until recently.
While not uncomfortable in a boardroom environment, his preference and his greatest joy was "working" and "doing" things where he could physically see the results of his efforts. He was the ultimate handyman and could fix or build just about anything, to which his family, friends and neighbors will attest. When he was younger he would be seen setting up and wiring the many sidewalk Christmas trees in town, as well as selling trees with the Rotary Club, His love of children was demonstrated by his often building items needed for the Wolfeboro Day Care Center and his volunteer work as a remedial reading helper at Crescent Lake School. For many years, he contributed significant time and effort helping with setup and breakdown for the annual Huggins Hospital fair. He was a major participant in the development and construction of the Russell Chase Bridge Falls Path, and did most of the electrical work on that project. He was actively involved in the planning, construction and administration of both The Ledges and Christian Ridge retirement communities. One of his most recent major contributions to the community was his active involvement as a Huggins Hospital Trustee in the planning and construction of Sugar Hill Retirement Community. It was perhaps fitting that he was able to spend his last 4-1/2 years enjoying the benefits of living in one of "his" cottages at Sugar Hill; he was especially happy to have a large cellar there where he could store and organize his lifetime collection of tools and related parts and paraphernalia. All of is family members will fondly remember how proud he was to take them "down in the cellar" in order to show them how he was getting all of his things organized for us. And perhaps most of all, is family will cherish and remember his wonderful sense of humor; he loved to make a joke and to laugh and he continued to do that right into his final days.
Frank was a very talented, loving man who gave generously of his time and talents to the community, and he will be greatly missed by his family. There will be a private service for immediate family only. Calling hours were held at Baker-Gagne Funeral Home in Wolfeboro Friday, Dec. 30. The family requests no flowers and suggests that donations may be made to Huggins Hospital, The First Congregational Church in Wolfeboro, or the charity of one's choice.
