Evelyn M . Grimard

EVELYN M . GRIMARD

DALTON – Evelyn Marjorie Grimard , 90 , of Forest Lake Road , passed away on Jan . 3 with her husband and two daughters by her side following several years of declining health . She also had several faithful friends and caregivers assisting the family .

Evelyn was born in East Concord , Vt ., on July 31 , 1926 . She was the daughter of Norman Crawford and Minola Carr Crawford . She attended school in Gilman . Evelyn married Robert A . Grimard on Feb . 12 , 1947 and they remained in the North Country raising their two daughters .

Evelyn was active in the community and church . She was a member of the Catholic Daughters , Emblem Club , Bethlehem Country Club , Red Hat Society , and local bowling leagues . She was an avid golfer and spent many hours on the golf course , enjoying every minute of this time .

Evelyn ’ s talents extended to quilting , sewing , knitting , and crocheting . Her family was the recipients of many of her beautiful items that she made including baby blankets , quilts , and sweaters . She was an avid cook who enjoyed learning new recipes . She belonged to the Whitefield Extension Group for many years where she learned many new recipes and made many new friends .

In the late 1970s , Evelyn and Robert purchased a camp on Forest Lake which became their summer residence until her death . In the late 1980s , they built a home in Cape Coral , Fla ., and continued wintering there until five years ago when her health began to decline . She loved her Florida home and took pride in decorating it and making it a beautiful place for them to spend their winters . They made new friends there and Evelyn continued her golfing on Florida golf courses . She continued her sense of community by volunteering at the Cape Coral Hospital and joining the Red Hat Society . She spent many hours working on her quilts , doing hand-work on many of them . She loved her life in Florida but was always ready to return to Forest Lake to spend summers with her family .

Evelyn was predeceased by her parents and all her siblings : Eleanor , Eva , Ethel , Ellen , Clyde , and Clarence . She was

also predeceased by her son-inlaw Herbert Hennessey , Jr . and her two sisters-in-law Rita Grimard Altamuro and Theresa Grimard Stevens who remained close to her over the years .

Evelyn is survived by her husband , Robert , of Dalton ; her daughters Jean Bergin and husband Robert , and Joanne Hennessey ; her grandchildren Derek Hennessey , Beth Hennessey Reynolds and husband Robert , Jameson Bergin and wife Ruthie , and Jonathan Bergin and wife Kate . She especially loved visits from her great grandchildren – all eight of them . During her declining years a visit and a hug from any of them made her smile . She was “ Nanny ” to all of them and will remain a very special part of their early childhood years . Her family also includes a niece , Pauline Belanger Chapman and a nephew , Raymond Belanger and his family .

The family is most thankful to Dr . Fernandez , Dr . Adams , Pat Steady , and the other Northwoods Hospice employees . A heartfelt thank you to the caregivers who also became special friends to Evelyn and her family .

There will be a funeral mass on Saturday , Jan . 14 at St . Matthew Church in Whitefield at 11 a . m . Evelyn was married in this church and has been a member ever since her marriage in 1947 . A reception will follow at the Inn at Whitefield where friends and family can gather to celebrate Evelyn ’ s life .

Evelyn will be greatly missed , especially by her family . She will , however , never be forgotten .

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gate of Heaven Parish .

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 .

Frank E . Uran , Jr .

FRANK E . URAN , JR .

WEST STEWARTSTON – Frank E . Uran , Jr ., 64 , of West Stewartstown , died on Saturday evening , Jan . 7 , 2017 , at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook .

He was born in West Stewartstown on May 13 , 1952 , a son to the late Frank E . and Zelma ( Foster ) Uran , Sr . He attended schools in Pittsburg .

For many years , Frank worked as a laborer at Ethan Allen in Beecher Falls , and he

also worked in the kitchen at The Balsams for a couple years . In his younger days , he loved to snowmobile and go fishing . He will be remembered by his family as a very talented cook .

Frank leaves behind two sisters , Gloria Sweatt of Pittsburg and Brenda Lanctot of Colebrook , and a brother , John Uran of West Stewartstown , as well as nieces , nephews , cousins and inlaws .

He was preceded in death by three brothers , Paul , Roger and Steve Uran , and three sisters , Carol Bunnell , Sylvia Bedard and Rose Bernard .

There are no public calling hours or services scheduled . A family celebration may be held at a later date .

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Uran may be made to the Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home , 103 Main St ., Colebrook , NH 03576 , to help with final expenses .

Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www . jenkinsnewman . com .

Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook .

William H . Astle

WILLIAM H . ASTLE

GUILDHALL , Vt .– William H . Astle , 63 , died suddenly at his home Sunday morning , Jan . 8 , 2017 .

Astle was born in Lancaster on Aug . 4 , 1953 , the son of Edgar and Marian ( Teare ) Astle .

Bill worked as a social worker at Alpha House and N . H . Human Services . Later he worked at the Groveton Wausau Paper Mills as the Shipping and Warehouse Superintendent until retirement in 2005 .

Bill and Regina designed their home on Fellows Road in Guildhall . He enjoyed being outdoors creating a landscaper ’ s dream lawn and gardens . On the property both he and Regina worked to create trails through the woods to snowshoe or ski in the winter , and to walk throughout the year . He loved to listen to folk and bluegrass music , and attending live performances . He was a wonderful husband and brother and a kind friend to all who knew him .

He was raised in Groveton , and attended school there . He graduated valedictorian of his class , and went to UNH . He graduated with a Bachelor ’ s Degree in Social Sciences .

He has a sister , Susan L . Astle of Berlin . Regina ’ s brothers : Stephen ( Donna ) DeBoer and their children Lindsay ( Bill ) Simurra and Chip DeBoer ; Fred ( Mary ) DeBoer and their children Michele DeBoer and Lynda DeBoer . He has a Goddaughter , Katherine Christopher ( Doug ) McMann of Lancaster . He also leaves Aunts Carolyn Astle of Berlin , Conn . and Pearl Koskela of Dublin , many cousins and extended family . He leaves many wonderful , caring friends who supported him and Regina in life and during his illness .

A memorial service is being planned at a later date . The family writes , “ In lieu of flowers , please send contributions to your favorite local charity , and give your love and kindness to someone each day . Peace to all .”

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 .

Dorothy Johnson

DOROTHY JOHNSON

STARK – Dorothy “ Dot ” Lorraine ( Meacham ) Johnson , 93 , of Northside Road in Stark , died peacefully on Sunday , Jan . 8 , 2017 at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown , where she had been a resident since April 2016 .

Dot was born on May 31 , 1923 in Ashford Hollow , New York a daughter of Manley and Myrtle ( Rich ) Meacham . She was a resident of the Groveton and Stark areas for most of her life . Dot was a member of the Groveton United Methodist Church . She loved to knit and cook .

Dot is survived by one daughter-in-law , Rebecca “ Becky ” Nason of Stark ; her two daughters Shirley McMurry of New Jersey and Evelyn Mae Bevens and husband John of Watertown , New York ; seven grandchildren ; and many great grandchildren .

She was predeceased by her parents ; her first husband Daniel Nason , Sr . in 1971 ; son Daniel Nason , Jr . in 1992 ; second husband Ernest Johnson in 2009 ; son Larry Nason in 2014 ; two sisters Iola Howard and Clairebell Smith and one brother Leon Meacham .

Calling hours will be held on Thursday , Jan . 12 , 2017 from 5-8 p . m . at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton . Graveside service will be at the convenience of the family in the

spring in the Northumberland Cemetery .

To send the family your condolences via the online register book , please visit , www . armstrongcharronfuneralh ome . com .

Bruce Tibbetts

BRUCE TIBBETTS

BEECHER FALLS , Vt .– Willard " Bruce " Tibbetts 75 , of Rutledge , Tenn ., formerly of Beecher Falls , Vt ., died on Dec . 25 , 2016 , while in respite care at Signature Nursing Home in Rogersville , Tenn ., after a long battle with failing health .

Bruce was born in West Stewartstown on April 17 , 1941 to Virginia Condon and the late Charles Tibbetts . Bruce lived in Beecher Falls , Vt ., most of his life but the last six years . He then moved to Rutledge , Tenn ., to be closer to his daughter , granddaughter and grandson .

Bruce held various jobs from being a Stewartstown cop in his younger days to working at Ethan Allen and with GSA Services . For the most part he was self employed as a filling station owner and had a tire shop , Bruce ' s Tire . He was a charter member of the Border Lions Club and a member of the Canaan bowling league . His favorite passion was playing guitar and singing in a band . He loved going camping and visiting with friends at the American Legion .

He was married to Ghislaine " Jessie " Tibbetts , his wonderful wife of 51 years who passed away two years ago on Aug . 16 , 2014 . He leaves behind his daughter Donna Tonkin and family Jeff and Coby of Rutledge Tenn ., a granddaughter Jessica Biron Phelps and husband Jason , his mother Virginia Tirrill of Gulf Breeze Fla . Three sisters Nancy Tirrill of Gulf Breeze , Linda Maksymuk and husband Allen of Navarre , Fla ., and Sandra Gray of St Johnsbury , Vt .

Funeral services will be held for both " Jessie " and " Bruce " at a later date .

MAXINE P . GOKEY

PITTSBURG – Maxine P . Gokey , 73 , of Pittsburg , died on Monday morning , Jan . 9 , 2017 , at the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow , Vt ., after a period of declining health .

She was born in Pittsburg on May 30 , 1943 , a daughter to the late Oliver Smith and Patricia

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