Paul P . Daley

PAUL P . DALEY

STEWARTSTOWN – Paul P . Daley , 82 , of Stewartstown , died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday , Jan . 12 , 2017 , at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook .

Paul was the firstborn child of the late Joseph G . Daley Sr . and Yvonne O . ( Goulet ) Daley and was born on June 2 , 1934 at the Coos County Hospital in West Stewartstown . He graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1953 and attended the New Hampshire Technical College in Manchester where he earned an associate degree in welding . He was a veteran of the US Army .

To summarize Paul ’ s career as a self-employed logger wouldn ’ t begin to encompass the mastery of skills he possessed . Paul started working in the woods with his father at a young age and continued logging with his brothers . He was the sawyer at the family sawmill , and helped design and build several homes and a camp on Maidstone Lake . He also drove his Mack truck on road construction that included I-89 in Vermont , built bridges , operated and repaired heavy equipment . He was known for his ability to fix anything and was fascinated and had a gift with all things mechanical . One of his greatest loves was making maple syrup and keeping abreast of the developments in the industry . Devoting himself to his family for many years , he assisted his mother when she was widowed and was a father figure to his siblings . Paul served the town of Lemington in several capacities including : auditor , selectman , road commissioner and lister . He was an avid Nascar fan and a communicant at North American Martyrs Parish .

On April 29 , 1983 Paul gave up his bachelor days , married the love of his life Louise P . Gould , and moved from Lemington to Stewartstown . They made a life together sharing many happy memories and traveling throughout the United States . His family grew by three as he gained two cherished step-daughters , Ann and Susan , with whom he couldn ’ t have been closer . As the family expanded he found great joy in grandchildren and greatgrandchildren .

Paul was a patient and kind problem solver , and he will be remembered for his strength of character , work ethic , his everpresent

Prince Albert tobacco pipe smoking and his sweet tooth .

He is survived by his wife of almost 35 years , Louise Gould Daley ; two daughters , Ann McKinnon Champagne , and her companion Bob Flagg ; Susan McKinnon and her fiancé Gerald Reynolds ; three grandchildren : Benjamin McKinnon , Cecily and Jonathan Marchand , and Dawson Klebe ; and great-grandchildren Adalynn and Koal Marchand . He leaves behind two brothers : Edward and Jeanne Daley and Joseph Jr . and Barbara Daley of Lemington , Vt .; and three sisters : Alice Noyes , Ann and Thomas Balon of Manchester , and Myra Ellingwood of Lemington , along with numerous nieces and nephews and his favorite pet , Kitty Daley .

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-inlaw , John S . Noyes and Reginald E . Ellingwood .

At Paul ’ s request , here are no public calling hours . A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday , Jan . 17 , 2017 , at 11 a . m . at St . Brendan ’ s Roman Catholic Church in Colebrook with The Rev . Craig Cheney as celebrant . A graveside committal service with military honors at St . Brendan ’ s Cemetery will occur in the spring of 2017 , of which notice will be given .

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Paul may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer , c / o R . Mulliken , 53 Spring St ., Colebrook , NH 03576 .

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

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

Arthur A . Simonds

ARTHUR A . SIMONDS

GROVETON – Arthur A . Simonds , 84 , died Saturday morning , Jan . 14 , 2017 , at the home that he and Gail built in 1978 , surrounded by his loving family .

Arthur was born in St . Johnsbury , Vt ., on March 15 , 1932 the son of Lee and Juliet ( Piche ) Simonds . He graduated from St . Johnsbury Academy and served in the US Marine Corps from 1950 to 1953 . From 1953 to 1955 he worked in construction and for a short time he worked for his father at Simonds Buick Dealership , St . Johnsbury . In 1953 he married his wife of 60 years Linda Gail ( Nourse ) Simonds

and they worked in partnership operating a dairy farm in Maidstone , Vt ., for 25 years .

Retiring from farming in 1978 Arthur then worked for Connecticut Valley Dairy and later for Bert Peaslee on Bert ’ s potato farm for 20 plus years until retiring . He very much enjoyed working for Bert and later Barbara Peaslee Smith .

Together Arthur and Gail enjoyed camping , snowmobiling , long rides and listing to county music . Arthur ’ s greatest enjoyment was time he cherished with his family . Arthur was a devoted husband , father , grandfather and great-grandfather .

Surviving family members include four children , Linda M . Simonds and Howard of Colorado , Arthur “ Butch ” Simonds and wife Brenda of West Point , Va ., Edward Simonds of Barre , Vt ., Lisa Grimes and husband Tom of Groveton ; seven grandchildren , Courtney , Cade , Krista , Brent , Josh , Jake and Elizabeth ; seven great-grandchildren , Kyli , Jace , Aidan , Ethan , Cloe , Adriana and Braylee ; two very special nephews , Marc and Steve Simonds and a special niece Debbie Levine . He was predeceased by his loving wife Gail in 2013 , his parents , a granddaughter Tegan Elane Simonds and a brother Harold L . Simonds .

There will be no services at this time but a Celebration of Life was held Monday afternoon , Jan . 16 at 1 p . m . at the Groveton American Legion . Arthur and Gail will be buried on their anniversary date of July 18 , 2017 .

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Northwoods Hospice , 278 Main Street , Lancaster , NH 03584 , for the thanks from the family for the great care and support during his final days .

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 .

Henry Dion , Jr .

HENRY DION , JR .

STARK – Henry " Hank " Joseph Dion , Jr ., 84 , of Cloutier Dr ., Stark died peacefully on Saturday , Jan . 14 , 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness .

Hank was born on April 4 , 1932 in Temple , Maine a son of Henry J . Dion , Sr . and Elsie ( Pavala ) Dion . Hank has been a

resident of Stark since 2006 coming from Somerville , Mass .

Before retiring on June 29 , 2006 , Hank worked as a truck driver for 50 years for Kraft Foods . He loved to ride snow machines and four-wheelers , he enjoyed hunting , fishing , and to sing songs and was a member of the " Bog Entertainers ."

Hank was a Korean War Veteran , a member of the American Legion Post 747 in Somerville , Mass ., VFW Post 6808 of Groveton , AMVETS , and the Groveton Trailblazers .

Hank is survived by his wife of 61 years Barbara Dion of Somerville , Mass .; nine children Henry J . Dion , III of Stark ; Barbara McMahon of Somerville , Mass .; Patrick Dion of Medford , Mass .; Mark Dion of Weymouth , Mass .; Patricia " Tricia " Dion of Somerville , Mass .; Cathy Dion of Somerville , Mass .; Paul Dion of Revere , Mass .; Heather Dion of Billerica , Mass .; and Erika Dion of Somerville , Mass .; 16 grandchildren , five great-grandchildren ; and one sister Elizabeth Toothaker of Strong , Maine .

He was predeceased by his parents and five siblings , Oliver Walli , Allen Walli , Ruth Wheeler , Shirley Hubbard , and Robert Suomi .

Calling hours were held on Wednesday , Jan . 18 , 2017 from 4-8 p . m . at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton . Funeral service was held on Thursday , Jan . 19 , 2017 at 11 a . m . at the funeral home with Fr . Daniel Deveau , pastor of the St . Francis Xavier Church officiating . Inurnment with Military Honors will be on Saturday , June 3 , 2017 at 1 p . m . in the Emerson Road Cemetery .

In lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made to your local American Legion .

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

Joseph Guinard

JOSEPH GUINARD

STRATFORD – Joseph “ Oseph ” “ Moses ” Henry Guinard , Jr ., 55 , of Town Line Road , Stratford , died unexpectedly at his home on Jan . 9 , 2017 , where he had been a resident for the past five years .

Joseph was born on Aug . 21 , 1961 in Barre , Vt ., a son of Henry Guinard and Karen Claire ( Bartlett ) Guinard .

Joseph was a 13 year US Army Veteran serving as an Air Borne Ranger ; he was a parachutist and jungle expert . He worked as a tramp lineman for IBEW Local 104 , Walpole , MA and was a member of the Local 104 Union .

He is well loved and will be greatly missed by his family , friends and acquaintances .

Joseph is survived by his five siblings , twin sisters Shari Skinner and David of Concord , Vt . and Sara Stevens and Ronnie of Port Charlotte , Fla .; Stephen Guinard and Melissa Desaindes of Columbia ; Noella Cummings and Willie of Maine ; and William “ Bill ” Guinard and Theresa Fortin of Groveton ; his daughter Teal Guinard of Florida and numerous nieces and nephews .

He was predeceased by his parents , and one nephew , D . J . Skinner .

Memorial service with military honors will be held at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton on Saturday , Jan . 28 , 2017 at 11 a . m .

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Joseph ’ s name to the Manchester VA Medical Center ; 718 Smyth Road ; Manchester , NH 03104 or the IBEW Local 104 Union ; 22 Old Concord Turnpike ; Barrington , NH 03825 .

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

ALBERT IRVAN LUCKEY

Born on Oct . 31 , 1958 , Albert Irvan Luckey fell asleep in death on Jan . 13 , 2017 . Services will be held on Saturday , Jan . 21 , at 1 p . m ., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah ’ s Witnesses , 7 Carlton Hill Rd ., Colebrook .

MARY ANN HEYWOOD

LANCASTER – Mary Ann ( Jones ) Heywood , 90 , of Ice Pond Village in Lancaster , died peacefully on Wednesday , Jan . 18 , 2017 at Week ’ s Medical Center , Lancaster after a sudden illness with her family by her side .

Mary Ann was born on Sept . 8 , 1926 in Highland Park , Michigan a daughter of Francis and Anna Fannie ( Cochran ) Jones . She grew up in Michigan and then lived many years in Lyndonville , Vt . before moving to Lancaster in April of 2016 .

Mary Ann was very independent living alone and still driving herself where ever she wanted to go up until last week when she took ill . She enjoyed quilting , sewing , vegetable and flower gardening . She made many outfits to dress teddy bears for the local fire departments . She made many pairs of pajamas and hats and mittens and donated them to thrift shops . Most recently she started adult coloring .

Her family and church family were very important to her and she was very active in church activities .

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