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Page 16 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, March 18, 2016 Obituaries (Continued from page 15 Beverly also spent many years caring for her aging parents and was a very loyal caregiver. Beverly has a sister, Charlotte Jeffers, of Colebrook, and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 25 years, William Hylwa, of Lancaster, and seven siblings: brothers Linwood, Leonard, and James Jordan, and sisters Madalyn Pilbro, Leona Gadwah, Ida Martel, and Mamie Jordan. Beverly thrived spending time with and talking about her family and friends. Her later years were filled with many loyal friends she loved very much. Her friends were an important part of her life at The McKee Inn, and she reveled in telling stories of adventures had. A very special “thank you” is extended to her devoted friends Jeff and Jane Gilman. She will be missed by many, including her loyal friends Lorraine Kenner and David Newton. The family also says “thank you” to the wonderful staff at The Morrison, as well as her fun roommate Eleanor who made all the difference in the last few months. Lastly, a thanks to Dr. Ford at Weeks Medical in Whitefield. Bev’s family will receive friends on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a memorial service to immediately follow at the funeral home. A graveside committal service will be held later in the spring at the Colebrook Village Cemetery of which notice will be giv en. Expressions of sympathy in Beverly’s memory may be made to The Morrison Nursing Home, 6 Terrace St., Whitefield, NH 03598. 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. CLARENCE I. SMITH GILMAN–Clarence I. “Bum” Smith, 86, of Cedar Street, died peacefully at his home Saturday morning March 12, 2016. He was surrounded by his family. Smith was born in Concord, Vt., on Dec. 23, 1929 the son of Bernie and Dorothy (Joslin) Smith. “Bum” moved to Gilman in 1944 and graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1950. During the Korean War he served with in US Army in Ger- many with the Army of Occupation. He was an employee of the Gilman Mill for 40 years working for Gilman Paper, Georgia Pacific and Simpson Paper Company. He retired in 1990. His memberships included the American Legion Post #41 in Gilman and the Moose River Masonic Lodge #82 in Concord. “Bum” enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, hunting, playing cribbage and making maple syrup. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. In his younger years he impassioned his children with his love of skiing. He was a beloved husband and father survived by his wife Evelyn (Thayer) Smith of Gilman; a son Dennis W. Smith of Burlington; two daughters Joyce M. Presby of Bethlehem, Nancy L. O’Brien of Quechee, Vt.; a brother Norman “Bud” Smith of Lunenburg; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Gordon Smith and sister Thelma Stevens. At Smith’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, S. Lunenburg. There will be an announcement at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Gilman Senior Center, 67 Riverside Avenue, Gilman, VT 05906. 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.