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Page 16 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, August 12, 2016 Obituaries Alton A. Covell ALTON A. COVELL LANCASTER–Alton A. Covell, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 2016 after a long illness with his wife by his side. Alton was born in West Stewartstown on Jan. 16, 1948, the son of Almon Cross Covell and Helen Hazel (Hartlen) Covell. He grew up in his beloved Jefferson. He married his wife Linda (Madore) Covell in 1973 and this past June they had celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. Throughout his life Alton had worked as a carpenter and was a “jack of all trades.” He enjoyed spending time with friends playing cards and reminiscing about “the good old days.” His biggest enjoyments in life were his three children, nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren whom he cherished. He is survived by his loving wife Linda (Madore) Covell of 43 years; his daughter Candace Covell Baker and her husband Craig Baker of Lancaster; his son Brent Covell and his wife Shauna Earnshaw of Lunenburg, Vt.; his d aughter Constance Covell and her fiancé Michael Pelletier of Allenstown; nine grandchildren, Cody Hall of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Tegan Fisher, Brady Baker, Brockton Baker, and Ayriana Young-Baker all of Lancaster, Noah and Reid Covell of Lunenburg Vt., and Samuel and Abigail Pelletier of Allenstown; two great-grandchildren, Cambria Hall of Lancaster, and Mykiah Fisher of Lancaster; two sisters, Shirley (Covell) Wright of Lancaster, Cynthia (Covell) Swain of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he all loved dearly. He was predeceased by a sister Sharon (Covell) Borofsky, and two infant siblings, James Covell and Candace Cassie Covell. A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 6, at 12 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Please go to www.baileyfh.net for more information or to send an online condolence. LEONARD B. PERKINS, SR. LANCASTER–Leonard B. Perkins Sr., 79, of Page Hill Road, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Weeks Medical Center, after a period of failing health. Perkins was born in Jefferson on April 13, 1937, the son of William Dana and Nellie (Sheri- dan) Perkins. On March 10, 1956, he married Rosemary Pritchard in Hartford, Conn. They resided in Connecticut for many years where they raised their family and Leonard worked as a tree surgeon for the Parks and Recreation Department in Glastonbury, Conn. In 1997 the returned to the North Country residing for a time in Lunenburg and later Lancaster. Leonard enjoyed being outdoors working on his lawns or in the garden. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at the VFW in Lancaster. Surviving family members include his five children Leonard B. Perkins Jr. and Karl D. Perkins both of Lancaster, Pamela J. Lurvey of Jefferson, Marie R. Perkins of Bethlehem, Sue Edwards of Englewood, Fla.; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; three brothers, William D. Perkins Jr. of Vermont, Wayne Perkins of Delaware, Roderick Perkins of N.Y. and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Rosemary in 1999; two daughters, Leonardina J. Medina in 1998, Cynthia A. Perkins in 2014; and a brother, Armand Perkins. A graveside service will be held Friday afternoon, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. in Riverton Cemetery, Jefferson. Reverend Dean A. Stiles, pastor of the Jefferson Christian Church, will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Please go to www.baileyfh.net for more information or to send an online condolence. Lois C. Adair LOIS C. ADAIR CONCORD, Calif.–Lois C. Adair, 71, of Concord, Calif. died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in Walnut Creek, Calif. after a long battle with cancer. Lois was born in Columbia on Feb. 14, 1945 the daughter of Ellery and Juanita (Corliss) Adair. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1963. She began her career in the 1960s working as a Linotyper for Fred Harrigan at the News and Sentinel in Colebrook. Later, she moved to Mass. and worked in a book publishing company. In Sept., 1970 Lois enlisted into the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, Calif. until her discharge in March, 1979. She moved to Lancaster, Calif. and then later settled in Concord, Calif. She worked for AT&T in San Leandro, Calif.; AH&L in Walnut Creek, Calif.; Chevron in Concord, Calif.; Robert Hawley Insurance in Pleasant Hill, Calif. and retired from Hannah Global in Concord, Calif. She leaves behind her brothers William and Edwina Adair of Columbia, Kenneth and Charlene Adair of Groveton, sisters Dorothy Jameson of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Myra McCormick of Stratford, plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters Alice Fletcher, Eva Cloutier, Irene Adair, Marion Stanton. As per her wishes, there will be no services. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. CURTIS KLEBE COMMITTAL SERVICE COLEBROOK – A graveside committal service with military honors for Curtis Klebe, 93, who passed away on June 23, will be held on Sat., Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o R. Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576; or to the Senior Meals on Wheels, c/o C. Hamel at Colby Commons, 15 Colby Commons Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. JOSEPH BLAIS COMMITTAL SERVICE LEMINGTON, Vt.–A graveside committal service with military honors for Joseph P. Blais, 93, who passed away on June 8, will be held on Sat., Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. in St. Brendan’s Catholic Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Blais may be made to the 45th Parallel EMS, 46 Ramsey Road, Colebrook, NH 03576. 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