Page 16 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, December 16, 2016
Around the Region
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was the very first show of this type at the John Henry Pope Center, but, according to the organizer, it certainly won ' t be the last.
– Corey Bellam
On Dec. 7, David Rexford of the Lancaster Lion ' s Club presented Eric Huddleston with a Life Time Member Award for his contributions to the club over the past 34 years. Courtesy photo.
Sue French attended the Granite State Managers Association where they donated Operation Warm winter coats to benefit the Prevention Services Division of Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. Pictured with Greg Corrigan, IT Services and Systems; Sue French, TCCAP Cornerstone Housing Manager, Andrea Brochu, TCCAP Energy, Elder, and Outreach Director, Dawn Ferringo, TCCAP Prevention Services Director. The coats and specific sizes will go to over a dozen individuals at the Support Center at the Burch House for Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse in Littleton and the Tyler Blain House Homeless Shelter in Lancaster this cold December season. Courtesy photo.
SANTA VISITS LENNOXVILLE
Sunday, after lunch, a big red bleep on the Sherbrooke Airport radar was spotted. Usually when this happens, fighter jets respond, but it was only Santa. He posed no threat – he was headed towards the Town of Lennoxville where he was going to greet children at the Amedee Beaudoin Community Center. At around 2 p. m., a slight jingle was heard as he passed over head on his way to land just outside of town. Bob Harrison of Milby Meadows Farm was sent to pick Santa up and bring him back into town aboard a horsedrawn wagon to where the little boys and girls were waiting. The jingles started getting closer and closer. All of a sudden, the horses came around the corner and Santa had arrived. Once upstairs, Santa sat in his comfy chair and started greeting a long line of children. He and his helpful elf passed out countless gifts to the bright eyed boys and girls. The excitement level was going through the roof. Doughnuts and hot apple juice were being served at the kitchen while face painting and crafts were going on at the other end of the hall. A fun family afternoon was enjoyed by both young and old.
– Corey Bellam
Obituaries
Frederick C. Peters
FREDERICK C. PETERS
ERROL – Frederick Charles Peters, 86, of Errol, died Thursday morning, Dec. 8, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.
Fred was born in North Conway on March 14, 1930, and was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary( Feehan) Peters. He grew up in North Conway and attended Kennett High School where he was an avid skier and member of the ski team. After graduating high school, Fred enlisted in the Air Force in 1951, serving active duty in both the Korean conflict and Vietnam war as a flight engineer. During his military career, he flew in the B-17 Flying Fortress, A / B-26 Avengers, and C-130 Hercules, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. His primary mission during tours of duty in Vietnam, Guam, and Hawaii was search and rescue. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years as a Technical Sergeant in 1971 when he moved with his family to Errol where he lived the rest of his life.
Following his military discharge, Fred worked for over 20 years as a heavy equipment mechanic for a logging company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and tending his vegetable garden. He also enjoyed spending time on Umbagog Lake and the family camp on Bear Island.
He leaves behind his wife of more than 60 years, Sydney( Hawkins) Peters of Errol; his daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Marie and Robert Hatch of Littleton; daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Nicholas Berkley of
Auburn; son and daughter-inlaw, Mark and Wallis Peters of Hollis, Maine; and son Scott Peters of Derby, Vt. Surviving family also includes his brother Bernard, sister Mary, five grandchildren, Mathew, Samantha, Amanda, Kyle, and Jacklyn; two great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his sister Margarete and a brother, Joseph.
There will be no public calling hours. A memorial Mass will be held on Sat., Dec. 17, 2016, at 11 a. m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Errol with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. A committal service with military honors will occur at the Errol Village Cemetery in the spring of 2017, of which notice will be given.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Peters may be made to the American Cancer Society- Northern New England Region, 2 Commerce Dr., Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110; or to the Northwoods Home Health &
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