John A . Forbes

JOHN A . FORBES

COLEBROOK – John A . Forbes , 82 , died peacefully at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital on Thursday evening , Dec . 29 , 2016 , after a year-long battle with cancer and with his loving family by his side .

He was born in at home in Colebrook on Oct . 10 , 1934 , a son to the late Lyman and Helen ( Cordwell ) Forbes . John was a Colebrook Academy graduate in the Class of 1952 , and he was a veteran of the U . S . Army .

He had various types of employment in different parts of the country in the 1960s . He was a licensed real estate broker in California for a number of years before returning to Colebrook to establish his own real estate firm that was in business for more than 20 years . John continued to operate a property management business at the time of his death .

John was active in numerous organizations in his community . He was proud to be a founding member of the Colebrook Kiwanis Club , and held several offices at the district and international levels . He was a member of the American Legion , Post 47 , in Canaan , Vt ., and also the North Country Board of Realtors and the New Hampshire Board of Realtors . He served on the Colebrook Planning Board for 18 years , with eight of those as chairman . He was also a member of the Board of Trustees for UCVH for six years .

He is survived by several children who he helped to raise and who were his “ proudest accomplishment ”: Dana Tillinghast of Beecher Falls , Vt .; Lina Dasconio of Oregon ; Roy ‘ Buzz ’ McKinnon , Jr . of Beecher Falls ; Kevin McKinnon of Tennessee ; Robert McKinnon of Colebrook and Patricia ( McKinnon ) Hinds of Colebrook ; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren . John also leaves behind two sisters , Lillian ( Forbes ) Thibeault of Epsom , and Hazel ( Forbes ) Daley of Hopkinton ; his closest friend whom he called his brother , Frederick “ Dusty ” Dustin of Colebrook ; his love and companion , whom he called his “ Angel and Rock ,” Betty Hughes of Canaan , Vt ., who John said “ shared so much with me in such a short time , including her beautiful family in which I have been honored to be included .”

He is preceded in death by a step-mother , Althea ( Roby )

Forbes ; a sister , Elaine ( Forbes ) Hanneman , and his beloved wife and soulmate Jeannie ( Dasconia ) Forbes .

Memorial calling hours will be held at the Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook , on Saturday , Jan . 7 , 2017 , from 2 to 5 p . m . A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring at the Reed Cemetery on Forbes Hill Road in East Colebrook , of which notice will be given .

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Forbes may be made to the Les Beal Scholarship Fund , c / o Colebrook Kiwanis , P . O . Box 241 , Colebrook , NH 03576 .

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

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

Helen K . Rice

HELEN K . RICE

BUSHNELL , FLA .– Helen K . Rice , 86 , of Bushnell , Fla . and Lancaster , died peacefully on January 1 , 2017 at Bayfront Health Hospital in Dade City , Fla ., after a lengthy illness .

Helen was born on Dec . 4 , 1930 in Stewartstown , the daughter of Howard and Arlene ( Ripley ) Kelsey . She was a resident of Groveton , most of her life and for the last 15 years has summered in Lancaster at Roger ’ s Campground and wintered in Bushnell , Fla . with her husband Lee .

Before retiring , Helen worked on the packing line for 20 years at the Campbell Envelope Co . She enjoyed working on her crafts .

Helen is survived by her husband of 33 years Harry Lee Rice of Bushnell , Fla ., and Lancaster ; children Theodore Hamlin of Burgaw , N . C .; Janet and Chet Savage of Jefferson ; James and Lynn Hamlin of Merrimack ; Harry Lee Rice , Jr . and Debbie Weeks of Groveton ; Harold and Janet Rice of Merrimack , and Carla and Arthur Gadwah of Groveton ; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren ; one brother Timothy and Annette Kelsey of Caribou , Maine .

She was predeceased by her parents Howard Kelsey and Arlene ( Ripley ) Roby .

There will be no services at this time . A graveside service

will be at the convenience of the family in the spring in the Colebrook Village Cemetery . Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton .

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

Christopher Harding

CHRISTOPHER HARDING

PITTSBURG – Christopher Lewis Harding , 44 , of Pittsburg , died peacefully at his home on Friday , Dec . 30 , 2016 after a lengthy illness with his loving wife by his side .

Christopher was born in Colebrook at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital on May 10 , 1972 son of the late David “ Big Cat ” Shallow and Janice Curtis Harding .

Christopher loved to hunt ; mud runs ; fishing ; snow machining and doing mechanical work .

He was a family man and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren .

He leaves behind his wife of 20 years , Lisa Barrows Harding of Pittsburg ; four children Anthony Daisey , Jr . and fiancée Christa Guyotte ; Michael Daisey and fiancée Jessica Fox ; Justin Daisey and fiancée Ariana Espinola and Sapphire Barrows as well as nine grandchildren . Brothers David Harding of Stewartstown ; Danny Harding of Campton , Shawn Harding and Tina of Stewartstown ; Marc Hibbard and wife Maddie of Colebrook ; Sheane Eldridge of Concord ; sisters Diane Cass and fiancé Wes of Canaan , Maine ; Debra Burton and Rick Bay of Saint Louis , Ms .; Cathrine Harding of Laconia ; Lisa Beauparlant and husband Steven of East Hampton , Conn .; and Sheryl Harding of Alexandria , and many nieces and nephews .

He was predeceased by his parents , one brother Loren J . Harding one granddaughter Hennessy L . Daisey and one niece Ashly D . Reed .

A celebration of Christopher ’ s life will be held on Saturday , Jan . 14 , 2017 at the American Legion in Canaan , Vt ., from 2-6 p . m . A graveside service will be in the spring at the convenience of the family in the Colebrook Village Cemetery . Arrangements are entrusted to the Armstrong- Charron Funeral Home in

Groveton .

In lieu of flowers , the family has requested memorial donations to be made to either the Weeks Medical Center Dialysis Unit ; C / O Kathy St . Onge ; 173 Middle Street ; Lancaster , NH 03584 or the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home ; 100 State Street ; Groveton , NH 03582 to help offset final expenses .

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

Faith Miller

FAITH MILLER

DALTON – On the morning of Dec . 31 , 2016 , the Angels appeared to bring home one of their own . Faith Miller passed away peacefully with family by her side at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center .

Faith was kindhearted and humorous . She was a strong woman with a positive attitude and never gave up when conquering illnesses in her lifetime .

She was born March 3 , 1963 , to the late Roland and Priscilla Chandler . Faith grew up in Antrim , later moved to Nashua , and then to Dalton for the last twelve years . She enjoyed knitting , family cookouts and gatherings , camping , fishing , and the North Country . She was so appreciative of her numerous adventures to Old Orchard Beach , a casino or two , Salem , Mass . for Halloween , and various other adventures .

She is survived by her sons , Richard and Joseph Miller ( and his wife , Jennifer ) and grandchildren , Noah , Makayla , Joseph , Jr ., and Peyton ; her roommate , Robin Mann . Her family includes Hope Mitchell , Shannon Hutchison and husband , Doug ; Content Ostertag and husband , Darrell ; and brother , Jeff Chandler and partner , Debbie Walsh , as well as many adored nieces and nephews .

Per Faith ’ s wishes , there will not be any services . An informal graveside service will be held in Antrim at a later date in the spring and will be announced .

The family has set up a GoFundMe page on Facebook to cover funeral and various costs . If preferred , donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , Two Commerce Drive # 110 , Bedford , NH 03110 or the

Animal Rescue League , 545 NH- 101 , Bedford , NH 03110 .

Larry Rancloes

LARRY RANCLOES

CLARKSVILLE – Larry C . Rancloes , 69 , of Clarksville , died early Thursday morning , Jan . 5 , 2017 , at his home .

He was born in West Stewartstown on March 27 , 1947 , the eldest son to Frank and Glenna ( Knapp ) Rancloes . He attended the local schools and was a 1965 graduate of Colebrook Academy . Larry was a veteran of the U . S . Army , serving during the Vietnam War in the 1st Infantry Division .

For many years , Larry worked in the woods as a logger , and on construction crews , where he loved to operate big machinery . He was an avid reader , but his greatest joy was to spend time with his kids and grandchildren .

Larry is survived by his four children , Wendy Sue Pinard of Manchester , Tanya Rancloes of Clarksville , Nathan Rancloes of Salisbury , and Corey Rancloes of Columbia ; his parents , Frank and Glenna Rancloes of Stewartstown ; three brothers , Frank ‘ Bim ’ Rancloes of Clarksville , Rene Rancloes of Stewartstown , David Rancloes and his wife Melanie of Stewartstown ; three sisters , Connie Angevine of Stewartstown , Wanda Brown and husband Robert of Stewartstown , and Rita Hale and husband Bruce of Connecticut ; eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren . He was preceded in death by a son , Christopher Rancloes .

Calling hours will be on Monday , Jan . 9 , 2017 , from 6-8 p . m . at the Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook . A graveside committal service with military honors at the Stewartstown Hollow Cemetery will occur in the spring of 2017 , of which notice will be given .

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Rancloes 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 .

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