Friday , June 9 , 2017 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 15
Obituaries
Frances N . Haynes
FRANCES N . HAYNES
COLEBROOK – Frances N . Haynes , 94 , of Colebrook , passed away on Thursday , June 1 , 2017 , at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family .
She was born in Colebrook on Nov . 3 , 1922 , the eldest of six children of Richard and Nellie ( Gray ) Noyes . She was the valedictorian of Colebrook Academy ’ s Class of 1940 , and she later married Orville Haynes , the love of her life since the seventh grade .
Frances and Orville farmed for nearly 30 years , first in Lemington , and then directly across the Connecticut River in Colebrook where they ran a successful dairy farm until retirement . Following retirement , they purchased an Arctic Cat dealership , during which time they took many snowmobile adventures . Frances loved nature and the outdoors , the wildlife , and the birds . When they left the farm , they moved to a new home on Hughes Road where they remained for the rest of their lives .
Frances went back to school in her late 1950s to focus on library science courses ; she was the Children ’ s Librarian , and later the head Librarian for the Town of Colebrook from 1979-95 . During her tenure at the library , she was instrumental in initiating many new programs , as well as implementing the addition to the library building . When she retired from the Colebrook Public Library Frances began the next chapter of her life as the owner of Fran ’ s Craft Creations , a business that focused on rubber stamp art and scrapbooking .
She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for many years , serving as President of the Trinity Guild , teaching Sunday school , and serving on many Boards and committees . Frances was the founder of the Colebrook Garden Club , and she initiated the Community Meals Program ; an ecumenical program that is still serving free meals today . She was not afraid to speak out in support of her town and state , and her political beliefs .
Frances will be remembered for her bread , donuts dipped in maple syrup from the Haynes Sugar Bush , cinnamon rolls , pies , and many other fabulous offerings . She was an excellent cook and she loved to cook for her community and her family . The love of family and friends and her
faith sustained her . She loved attending her grandchildren ' s sports and other special events .
She is survived by three children , Linda Haynes Stonner and her husband , Tom of Goffstown ; Tom Haynes and girlfriend , Debbie Delong of Manchester ; Nancy Haynes Call and her husband , Duane of Colebrook ; a daughterin-law , Mary Haynes of Colebrook ; two sisters , Caroline Adams of Durham , Conn ., and Lucille Bouthillier of Port Charlotte , Fla .; ten grandchildren , Greg Brigham and Cathy , David Brigham and wife Connie , Kenny Haynes and Kim , Philip Haynes and wife Kelly , Glen Haynes and wife , Erica , Aaron Haynes and Panagiota , Kevin Haynes and Mercedes , Chelsea Haynes and Sean , Ryan Call and Emalie , and Kristen Call and Jordan ; 11 great-grandchildren , Nick and wife , Stephanie Brigham , Peter , Thomas and Allie Brigham , Devon Haynes , Aaron , Bethany , Connor , Parker and Ella Haynes , and Landon Call .
She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years , Orville Haynes in 2003 ; a son , Ronnie Haynes in 2010 ; three brothers , Philip W . Noyes , David Noyes , and Paul Noyes ; and a granddaughter , Heidi Gebo .
Calling hours will be on Monday , June 5 , 2017 , from 4 to 7 p . m . at the Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook . A funeral service will follow the next morning , Tuesday , June 6 , at 11 a . m . at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook . Burial will immediately follow in the Colebrook Village Cemetery .
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Haynes may be made to the Colebrook Academy Booster Club , P . O . Box 352 , Colebrook , NH 03576 .
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 .
Phillip L . Dionne
PHILLIP L . DIONNE
LANCASTER – Phillip L . Dionne , 66 , of Portland Street , died at his home Thursday morning , June 1 , 2017 , after a sudden illness .
Phillip was born in Berlin on Nov . 21 , 1950 , the son of Donatien Lionel Dionne and Lillian Matilda ( Findsen ) Dionne . He was raised in Berlin and attended school there up to his junior year . In 1968 he graduated from Oxford Hills High School in South Paris , Maine . He went on to attend St . John ’ s College in Sante Fe , N . M ., for one year and then acquired a computer degree from Plus-Gray School of Business in Portland , Maine .
Phillip worked in computer industry in Massachusetts during the 1980s . He returned to New Hampshire and for a time managed the ski department at Eastern Mountain Sports in North Conway . Later he worked at Ziel Schuss bike shop in Gorham . Returning to computers he operated his own repair service and worked with the computers at St . Kieran ’ s in Berlin . He loved the outdoors and enjoyed skiing , hiking , and biking . He also enjoyed spending time at his camp on Millsfield Pond in Errol and being with his cat .
He was a member of the Millsfield ATV Club and the Millsfield Pond Campers Association of which he was past president .
Family members include his two sisters , Linda Skillern and husband Bruce of Alma , Arkansas and Mary Shaw and husband Harold of Sidney , Maine .
A memorial service was held Thursday afternoon , June 8 , at 1 p . m . at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster . Reverend Timothy Brooks , pastor of St . Paul ’ s Church in Lancaster , will officiate .
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Riverside Animal Rescue , 236 Riverside Ave ., Gilman , VT 05906 .
Please go to www . baileyfh . net for more information or to send an online condolence .
PAUL DALEY COMMITTAL SERVICE STEWARTSTOWN – A graveside committal service with military honors for Paul P . Daley , 82 , of Stewartstown , who died on Jan . 12 , will be held on Saturday , June 10 , at noon in St . Brendan ’ s Cemetery in Colebrook .
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 .
Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook .
MABLE BENNETT COMMITTAL SERVICE COLEBROOK – A graveside committal service for Mable Bennett , 99 , of Goffstown and formerly of Colebrook , who died on Feb . 8 , will be held on Saturday , June 10 , at 10 a . m . in the Colebrook Village Cemetery .
Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook .
DERICK GROVER COMMITTAL SERVICE COLEBROOK – A graveside committal service for Derick W . ( Continued on page 16 )