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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