Meredith—Madeleine E. Greye, 92, formerly of 23 Gould Ave. died at the Golden View Health Care Center Friday, June 15, 2012. She was the widow of Martin L. Greye.
Madeleine was born November 15, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of William and Henrietta (Scott) Garrison. She had been a resident of Meredith since 1984 coming from Florida.
Madeleine graduated from Jamaica High School, Jamaica, New York in 1935. After graduating from secretarial school, she was employed by Sperry Gyroscope Company in Garden City, NY. During World War II, she served as a Corporal in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps stationed at Camp Upton, New York. After the war, she was employed at the United Nations in New York City. She was later appointed to the UN’s Vista program as support staff for UN employees around the world. She traveled for the UN and lived in Ethiopia, Africa and Germany. After meeting her husband in Germany, she retired from the UN and moved to Florida. Madeleine was adventurous, independent, loved to travel, read and loved her many dogs and cats over the years.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Janet Hellberg of Weirs Beach, NH and Joyce Corsell of Shelby Township, MI, 3 nephews and 6 nieces. Beside her parents and husband she was predeceased by a sister, Jean Devaney of Yaphank, NY.
According to her wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street Laconia, NH is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Peter F. Hutchins, Sr. of Meredith, New Hampshire died at his home on June 14, 2012 after living with cancer during the last two years. He was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on April 4, 1949 to Mary Folsom Crocker of Laconia, New Hampshire and the late Emlen Tracy Hutchins. Peter was a graduate of Bates College and University of Maine Orono, and pursued doctoral studies at the George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.

Peter was a career educator whose talents and gifts were enjoyed by students and colleagues over 40 years in Maine and New Hampshire at the Old Town YMCA, Helen Hunt School, Herbert Gray School, University of Maine at Orono, Cornish Elementary School, SAU 6, SAU 43, Plymouth State University, and Plymouth Elementary School. Peter supplemented his career in public education by establishing the Kearsarge Pre-School and Kindergarten and also by serving as an educational consultant. During his 18 year tenure at Plymouth Elementary, Peter led the school to its recognitions as a United States Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and United States Distinguished Title I School. In addition to academic excellence, his educational philosophy included enriching lives with sports and the arts. Peter was a founding member of the Educational Theatre Collaborative, a program based at Plymouth State dedicated to integrating arts with area schools and community.

Peter is survived by his wife, Salina L. Millora of Meredith, and brothers, Richard K. Hutchins of Raleigh, North Carolina/Claremont, New Hampshire and Winslow H. Crocker, Jr. of Brewster, Massachusetts. Peter was a loving father to Scott D. Kull of Fort Worth, Texas, Sean R. Kull of Bangor, Maine, Kathryn L. Kull of New London, New Hampshire and Peter F. Hutchins, Jr. of New Hampton, New Hampshire. He was a second parent to his daughters-in-law, Paola S. Kull and Chelsea S. Woodard and son-in-law, Brian J. Connolly, and a proud grandfather to Rebecca M. Kull, Kelsey S. Kull, Sydney L. Connolly, Casey S. G. Kull and Lucas K. Connolly.

Peter’s guiding passions were family, dogs, sports and spending time at the camp on the lake in Meredith. He was dedicated to taking care of and spending time with those he loved in his personal and professional lives. For those whose lives he affected, we will carry him with us always.

Peter’s life will be celebrated by a private ceremony. Donations may be made to the Peter F. Hutchins Children & The Arts Fund at Plymouth State University, Advancement Office, MSC #50, 17 High Street, Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com .

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Howard William Stone, 94, died Tuesday, June 26th at Windham Terrace Assisted Living.

Mr. Stone was born on February 17, 1918 to Beatrice and Howard W. Stone Sr. and grew up in Methuen, MA. He graduated from Edward F. Searles High School in Methuen, MA. Mr. Stone married Constance Ann McClary just prior to entering the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he received a silver star and a bronze star on his Asiatic ribbon. These honors represented seven major battles. He achieved the rank of Water Tender third class.

Howard settled down with Connie in Salem, NH. He worked as an auxiliary police officer at Canobie Lake Park and at Rockingham Park, part time. He was principally employed as a machinist locally and eventually with Sylvania Electric in Salem MA, which is where he retired from in 1982.Over the years, Howard enjoyed summers with his family at their camp on Paugas Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee. There he enjoyed boating, fishing, waterskiing and swimming. In his retirement years, Howard loved to garden and golf. Mr. Stone spent the last ten years of his life at Windham Terrace Assisted Living in Windham, NH. Until recently he enjoyed bowling, going out to local restaurants with the other residents. He always took part in the social aspects offered by the management at the home; such as bingo, card playing, chorus and seeing visiting entertainers.

He was predeceased by his first wife: Constance A. (McClary) Stone and his second wife Louise C. (Bennett) Stone. He was also predeceased by his son Gary A. Stone.

He is survived by his 3 Sons: Randall E. Stone of Salem, NH
Kenneth & his wife Lois Stone of Las Vegas, NV
Ronnie & his wife Jackie Stone of So. Carolina

Daughter: Linda & her husband John Wayman of Litchfield, NH

Brother: Charles Albert Stone of Meredith, NH
12 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews

Calling hours will be Monday, July 2nd from 10AM-12PM, followed by a funeral service at 12 noon at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.

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Madeline Bruno, 81, formerly of Plymouth St., Meredith, passed away on July 5, 2012 at Laconia Genesis Elder Care Center, in Laconia.

Born on April 9, 1931 in Warren, NH, she was the daughter of Clarence and Lydia (Bailey) Tewksbury. Madeline was raised in Warren and attended Warren Schools. She had been a resident of Meredith for over fifty years and spent the last several years in Laconia.

Madeline worked for many years for the former Amatex Asbestos Co., in Meredith, and also for the Cottage Pine Furniture Store, in Meredith, she was also a member of the Calvary Bible Church, in Meredith.

Madeline was predeceased by her infants, Annette Susan and Constance Lee Shontell; her son, Leo “Buddy” Tewksbury; two brothers, Roscoe Tewksbury and Weston Tewksbury; two sisters, Mary Whitten and Alberta Sargent.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Goodwin and Jacqueline Bauer, both of Florida; six grandchildren, Vincent Bellitto, Stephanie Wilson, Mallory Bauer, Matthew Bauer, Amanda Goodwin, and Kurt Goodwin; four great-grandchildren, Kylie Greg, Connor Greg, Landon Bauer, Ethan Goodwin, and Grace MacDonald; sister-in-law, Betty, Tewksbury; and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

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Louis Ottati JR, 65, of Lilac St. died July 4, 2012 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital.
Born in Lowell, MA on August 19, 1946, he was the son of Louis SR, and Gertrude E.
[Burns] Ottati.
He grew up in the Danville, NH and Brentwood, NH area and attended area schools. He resided for many years between Brentwood and Meredith. He has been a resident of Franklin for over twenty years.
Louis worked in his earlier years as a barber with his father in Brentwood and then went on to be a truck driver for Kingston Steel and Drum and then for GMI Paving. He also had worked as a correctional officer at the Concord State Prison for ten years.
He was predeceased by two grandchildren, William Cole and Sienna Watson.
Louis is survived by his children, Theresa Palmer and her husband Mark, of Bristol, Louis Ottati III and his wife Denise of Tilton, Wayne Ottati and his wife Karen of Bristol, Wendy Watson and her husband Ben of Florida, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brothers, Frank Ottati of Zephyrhills, FL Joseph Ottati of Epping, NH, sisters, Nancy Gray of Lewiston, ME, Midge Church of Epping, NH, Phyllis Perkins of St. Johnsbury, VT, many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday 10am to 12am. A graveside service will be held in the Centre Cemetery, Danville NH, on Tuesday at 11am. The Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium, of Meredith and Plymouth, are assisting the family with the cremation and the arrangements.

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Clara L. Swan, 99, died June 30, 2012, at Golden View Nursing Home, Meredith, NH.

More commonly known in later years as “Aunt Clara”, she was born in New York City on September 16, 1912 to Maria Urciuoli.

Aunt Clara was raised in the Dumont and Bergenfield, New Jersey areas attending local schools before quitting in the 8th grade, when she joined her two older sisters Rose and Therese working in the garment districts of New York and New Jersey. A dress maker/seamstress by trade, she married her sweetheart Anthony Swan in 1934 and remained married until his death in 1951. She never remarried.

Never a biological mother, Aunt Clara was given the opportunity to raise children as her own after the untimely death of her niece Eileen Raymond of Park Ridge, NJ, in 1964. Just 3 years shy of a 20-year vested retirement, and at the age of 50, Aunt Clara quit her job and gave up her pension rights to move in and care for her grand niece and nephew, who came to know her more as a mother. Suzanne and Tony Raymond were ages 5 and 1 at the time. After her “children” grew up, she was later instrumental in the raising and child care assistance of the next generation, her great-grand nephews, Anthony, Nicholas, and Stephen Raymond of Holderness, NH.

Her sense of sacrifice, generational perspectives, oral histories, and her many Italian recipes continue onward as important philosophies, lessons, knowledge, and nourishment in the family she leaves behind, who include: Niece/daughter Suzanne Raymond Kogan and her husband Robert, of Ringwood, NJ., Nephew/son Tony Raymond, and his wife Mary of Holderness, NH., Nephews John Raymond of Brick, NJ, Brian Raymond of Wycoff, NJ., and Gary Raymond of Dallas, TX., And her great-grand niece/nephew Amy and Christopher Kogan of Ringwood, NJ. She was especially close to her sister Rose’s son, nephew Anthony J. Raymond of Pensacola, FL., whose children it was she helped raise, and whose cottage business (Vinga Court on Squam Lake in Holderness, New Hampshire) she helped run.

Family and friends will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9:30am, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 300 Rte. 25, Meredith, NH. Private interment services will take place at a later date in New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Star Tonight (75 Main Street, Suite 4, Plymouth, NH 03264), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping chronically and terminally ill children and young adults in the Central New Hampshire region. The Mayhew Funeral Homes of Meredith and Plymouth are assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Janine Marie Annette Doyon, 49, of Will Coburn Road, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2012, after a long illness.
Born in Manchester, NH on November 23, 1962, she was the daughter of Roger and Yvette [Bergeron] Tetreault.
She grew up in Manchester and attended Manchester schools. She moved to Lowell, VT. at the age of fourteen and attended Newport, VT. schools. She has been a resident of the Holderness and Rumney area for the past eleven years.
Janine blessed the hearts of everyone who knew her and impacted many with her sweet demeanor and will be deeply missed.
Janine is survived by her beloved companion of eleven years, Donald Normand of Rumney, sons, Michael Doyon and his wife Tiffany of Stoddard, NH, Jason Doyon and his wife Destiny of Londonderry, NH, she had five grandchildren whom she adored, her parents Roger and Yvette of Derby, VT, twin sister, Jeanne Lanctot of New Boston NH, sisters, Terry Dostie of Weare NH, Collette Crow of Westfield VT and brother, Roger Tetreault, JR, of Westfield VT, she was especially close with her nieces, Christina, Cynthia, Carrie, Katelyn and their children, many nieces, nephews, cousins and Christian friends throughout the world.
A private gathering will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pemi-Baker Health and Hospice, 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite 3, Plymouth, NH. 03264 or at www.pemibakerhomehealth.org The Mayhew Funeral Home and Crematorium, in Plymouth and Meredith, are assisting the family with the cremation and the arrangements.

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Robert Edwin Gray, 83, of Indian Land, SC, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012.
Born in Ashland, NH, on April 4, 1929, he was the 5th son of Karl and Christine (Sanborn) Gray. He was raised in Bridgewater, NH and attended local schools in Bridgewater and Ashland.

Robert was a devout Christian; he was baptized at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Ashland, and later worshipped and served at various Baptist Churches in Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire, including the First Free Will Baptist Church of Ashland. He was the beloved spouse of Elizabeth (Micklon) Gray, also of Ashland, for 49 years.

Robert was an avid golfer, and loved working with wood, which was his passion. He started his working career as a lumberjack and he eventually came to own and run one of New England’s largest independent lumber companies.

Robert is survived by his three children, Robert (Robb) Edwin Gray, Jr., of Tucson, AZ, Shawn Stephanie (Gray) Wheaton, of Wingate, NC, and Keir Derek Gray, of Fort Mill, SC; he is also survived by two grandsons, two granddaughters, and a great-grandson and great-granddaughter; and many extended family members throughout the greater Ashland area.
To his family and many friends he remained a lifelong hero and a model of humility and love. He will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Green Grove Cemetery, Route 3, Ashland. Rev. Everett Palmer, former pastor of the Ashland Baptist Church will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church of Ashland.

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Rose M. Lambert, 101, of Easy St., Holderness, passed away on July 15, 2012 at Franklin Regional Hospital.

Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Comeau) LeBlanc. She eventually moved to Haverhill, MA, where she was a long-time resident. While living in Haverhill, she was employed at the J.P. Stevens Mill, in N. Andover, MA.

Rose moved with her daughter and family to Holderness, NH when she was in her mid 80’s, and has been a resident there for the last 16 years. She enjoyed her flower garden and sewing.

Rose is predeceased by her son, Joseph A. LeBlanc, in 2008, and three sisters, Marie Lambert, Edessa O’Brien, and Cecile LeBlanc.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Bolla, of Holderness; three grandchildren, Diane Hoyt and husband Wayne, of Salem, NH, Donna Dumont, of Manchester, and Edward LeBlanc, of Haverhill, MA; seven great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren, and several nices and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St., Plymouth, on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 10:00 am. Deacon Mike Guy of St. Matthew’s Holy Trinity Parish will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Trinity Cemetery, Holderness.

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Patricia Ann Blackadar, 84, of Martha’s Lane passed on July 16, 2012, at the Retreat at Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith, holding the hands of loved ones.

Patricia was born in Boston, Mass on March 13, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph A. and Mary [Gallagher] Wall.

She graduated from St. Raphael’s School, Hyde Park High School, class of 1945 and as a Honor Student. She went on the post-graduate secretarial training in the Boston area.

She was a highly valued Executive Secretary for various companies in Boston. She married her husband, William, in 1950 and began raising her family. In 1967 they started and operated Arcadia Campground in Moultonborough, NH, where she was both the business manager and full-time mom to her three children.

It delighted her when people showed love for one another. She fervently believed that our mission on earth is to do good works for one another, and she did: for family, friends, and people she met every day. Though she had suffered great losses in her life, she demonstrated how to give love, wand great compassion, and great humor.

Pat was predeceased by her husband, William H. Blackadar, who died in August of 1984.

Pat was a member of the Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, in Meredith. She was devoted to St. Anthony of Padua and encourages those who have lost hope to pray to St. Anthony. She died on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

She was survived by sons, Bill Blackadar, Brian and his wife Maureen, her daughter, Christine Blackadar, five grandchildren, Mary, Laura, Katie, Sarah, and Grace all of NH, her only surviving brother William Wall of Honolulu, HI; cousin Arlene Gertsen, and many friends.

Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, Routes #3 and #104, Meredith, on Thursday 6pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10am at St. Charles Borromeo, Route #25, Meredith, NH. The Very Rev. Dennis J. Audet, VF, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial follow in the Middle Neck Cemetery, Moultonborough. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH. 03246.

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Arthur Joseph LaFleur, Jr., 70, of Pittsfield, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Frisbie Medical Center, Rochester, after a brief illness.

Born in Boston, MA, on February 10, 1942, he was the only child of Arthur J. and Martha (Kazmarek) LaFleur, Sr. He was raised in the Nashua – Hudson area.

Arthur was a long-time resident of Ware, NH, where he raised his family. Arthur was an avid collector of movies (he owned over 1,000), he also collected miniature cars, and loved his motorcycle. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and was known as “Peepa” by his grandchildren.

Arthur is predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Sandra M. (Classon), in 2004; a daughter, Wendy LaFleur, in 2005; and his infant son Richard, in 1962.

He is survived by his daughters, Charlene LaFleur, of Pittsfield, and Kim LaFleur and significant other, Mike Duffen, of Ctr. Barnstead; three grandchildren, Paul Hartwell and significant other, Samantha Ramey, of Chicago, IL, Jeff Hartwell and wife Trisha, of Pittsfield, and Megan Hartwell and wife Christina, also of Pittsfield; a step-grandson, Michael Hayes II, of Allenstown, NH; three great-grandchildren, Jozlyn, Taylor, and Jakoby.

Donations in Arthur’s memory may be made to the NH Food Bank.

A Memorial Service will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 & 104), Meredith, on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:00 am. Rev. Leo LeBlanc, pastor of St. Matthew’s Holy Trinity Parish, will officiate.

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Francis “Fritz” Tylenda died July 18, 2012 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Prudence, a sister, Dianne McNamara and several nieces and nephews; a brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Sandy Baker, and several Baker nieces and nephews.

He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse University, and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and a graduate of the Army Language School at the Presidio at Monterey, CA.

He will be remembered affectionately by his friends for his fine mind and quick wit.

Interment will be private and held in the fall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the ASPCA or the U.S. Humane Society.

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Rolla Walter Blake, Jr., 78, of Pine Gate Rd., Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Campton, NH, on August 25, 1933, he was the son of Rolla W. and Hattie (Loverin) Blake, Sr. Rolla was raised in Beebe River, Campton. He enlisted with the Army and fought with honor in the Korean War. After returning home he enlisted with the National Guard and served for 17 years.

He worked for the Draper Co., in Beebe River until it closed and then he moved on to the factory in Lincoln, where he worked until its closing. He then went on to work as a Police Officer for the Plymouth State University’s Police Department and retired after 23 years. In his retirement, Rolla worked as a part-time School Bus Driver for Robinson Transit, and at the Whale’s Tail Water Park in Lincoln.

Rolla enjoyed sports and was a huge Boston Celtics fan, he also was an avid follower of NASCAR; he loved motorcycling and was a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club of Canada, he was also an outdoorsman who loved hunting. Rolla was a member of the American Legion Post 83, Lincoln.

Rolla is predeceased by his brother, Lawrence E. Blake, in May, 2003.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Irene (Fillion) Blake, of Plymouth; a daughter, Bobbette Gosselin and husband Gerard “Goose”, of Campton; a brother, Joe Blake and wife Babe, of Florida; two sisters, Marilyn Fortier, of Franklin, NH, and Eleanor Allen, of Plymouth; several nieces, nephews, and friends in the area, and Rolla is also survived by his four cherished cats.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Pemi-Baker Community Health & Hospice, or to the Plymouth Oncology.

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Charlotte Brown, 90, of Blueberry Lane, Laconia, passed away on July 26, 2012 at Laconia Genesis Eldercare, after a lengthy illness.

She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, William B. Brown, in 1998; a son, William R. Brown, in 2001; three sisters, Carol Lockwood, Josephine Romaine, and Rosaline Van Houton, all of Danbury, Ct.; two brothers, Herbert and Duke Van Houton, of Danbury, Ct.

Charlotte is survived by her son Oscar Brown and wife Debbie, of Rumney; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Brown, also of Rumney; eight grandchildren, Timothy, William, and Richard Brown, Pamela Queen, William Clayton, David Megin, Christine Lamontagne, and Marcia Clayton; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Burke, of Danbury, CT; three brothers, Richard, Walter, and Alan Van Houton, all of Danbury, CT, and several nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St., Plymouth, on Monday July 30, 2012 from 6:00 pm through 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 10:00 am. Rev. Vincent Capodilupo, Chaplain for the Beacon Hospice, will officiate. Interment will be held following the service at the Immanuel Cemetery, School St., Rumney.

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Kevin Allan Murray, of Moultonborough, passed away July 28, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness. Raised in Lynn, MA, Kevin attended English High School. He was a proud member of the National Guard. Kevin was married to Linda (Rossi) Murray and they resided in Saugus, MA, before retiring to Moultonborough in 2004.

Kevin loved the beauty of the Lakes Region and enjoyed travelling. A familiar figure at his Leeward Shores community, he was often seen driving around the neighborhood in his golf car with his grandson. He was an avid card player and socialized regularly with his friends; a number of whom he had known since his school days.

Kevin is survived by his wife Linda; a daughter, Candace Paskevich and husband Brian, of Colchester, VT; a grandson, Jonathan Paskevich, also of Colchester; a brother, Roger Murray, of TN. He is also survived by his devoted dog, Miss Daisy.

Calling hours will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3&104), Meredith, on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, from 1:00pm through 3:00pm. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the Bisbee Funeral Home, Saugus, MA, from 10:00am through 12:00pm. Interment will follow at 1:00pm in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody, MA. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate that donations may be made in Kevin’s memory to the American Cancer Society.

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David Arthur Elfstrom, 69, of Ellsworth, NH died July 27, 2012 after a period of failing health.

He was born in Beverly, MA on November 21, 1942 to Arthur and Helen (Peterson) Elfstrom.

David was a lobsterman for many years before joining the Beverly, MA Fire department where he retired as Captain in 1987. David was a Master Mason and a Shriner who volunteered at the Shriners Burn Center in Boston, MA. He was also a member of the Plymouth Lodge of Elks #2312 for 22 years, where he was “Mr Fix-it.”

He is predeceased by his first wife, Roberta (Doherty) Elfstrom, who passed away in 1990. He leaves behind his wife, Katherine Piper (Elfstrom), of Ellsworth, his daughter, Kristin (Elfstrom) Bucci, and her husband David and their daughters Emily and Isabel of Beverly, MA, his son, Derek Elfstrom, and his wife Kim and their daughter Adrianna of Campton, and his step-children and their families, Tammy (Piper) DeLorenzo of Plymouth, Michele (Piper) Beasley of Sanbornton and Michael Piper of Moultonborough.

David was a “Jack-of-all Trades.” He loved mechanics, woodworking, “Deadliest Catch,” NASCAR, vacationing in Boothbay Harbor, ME and having lunch (and a few cocktails) with his buddies.

Services for David will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 10:00 a.m. at St. John of the Mountains Chapel, in Ellsworth, NH. Officiating will be the Reverend “Skip” Schwartz. After the service there will be a gathering at noon at the Country Cow Restaurant in Campton.

Per David’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children – Burn Center, 55 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. To quote David, “Forget the flowers when you can do some good by donating to a great facility like the Burn Center!”

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Viola E. “Aunt Tot” Blake, 90, of Pinnacle Hill Road, died suddenly August 4, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital, in Laconia.

Born in Meredith, NH on January 17, 1922, she was the daughter of Millard I. and Nellie M. (Drake) Blake. She was a life-long resident of New Hampton and had attended New Hampton schools.

Viola was a member of the New Hampton Grange, the Pomona Grange, and the State Grange for over fifty years; she was also a member of the New Hampton Extension Group.

“Aunt Tot” was well known for her baking. Her recipes were published in many local and national cook books. She won a trip to California to compete in a cooking contest for her Cranberry Parsnip Bars, placing second; the contest was sponsored by Ocean Spray Co. Viola and her brothers were avid hunters. She raised gladiolas, was a talented quilter, and had many other talents.

“Aunt Tot” was a true New England farmer on the family farm and will be missed by all.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Eben “Uncle Pete’, who died in February of 1999 and Clifton “Sam” Blake, who died in September of 2004.

Viola is survived by her sister, Arlene B. Huckins, of Laconia, her sister-in-law, Joan A. (Smith) Blake, of New Hampton, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and her long time companion, John Evans, of New Hampton.

Donations may be made in Viola’s name to a charity of one’s choice.

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Dorothy Edson, 87 years old, of Meredith, passed away on August 5, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, NH.

Born on July 25, 1925 in Framingham, MA, Dot was raised in Sherborn, MA, by her sister and brother-in-law following the tragic death of her parents when she was 5 years old. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Edson, on July 2, 1945. Charlie’s General Electric career allowed them to live in various states around the country, but Lake Winnipesaukee had been their home base since 1953.

Dot was predeceased by her husband; daughter, Donna Nisar; her sisters, Delora Lockhart and Helen MacLeod and their spouses.

She is survived by her daughter and husband, Karen and Chuck Thorndike; her nephew, Roy Lockhart; grandchildren: Hank Eppich, Christopher & Peter Thorndike, Shannon Benedix and Kelly Sturmer; seven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will take place on Sunday, September 23, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Bob House & Reel-In Grill, Route 25, Moultonborough.

The family appreciates the fine care given to Dottie by the Visiting Nurses of Meredith and Center Harbor, Drs. Gutner, Aldridge, Rush and Cruz, and the nursing staff of LRGH.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Visiting Nurses of Meredith & Center Harbor, 186 Waukewan St., Meredith, NH 03253.

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Carlton R. Newell, (Cappy) aged 87, of Bedford, NH passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Meredith, NH after suffering many years from Parkinson’s disease. His loving wife and family surrounded him until his death.

Cappy was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grand father. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace Trask Newell, and his three daughters and their husband’s; Nancy N. and Nick VanLoan of Webster; Kathryn G. Newell Coupe and Ernest Coupe, Jr. of Plymouth; and Patricia and Robert Bourque of Holderness. He also leaves 7 grand children, 1 great granddaughter, his bothers, Guy J. Newell, Jr. (Florida) and Leonard Newell (Manchester) and his sister, Shirley (Newell) Myrdek (Hooksett), as well as, many loving nephews and nieces.

Born in Manchester, NH, on January 23, 1925, Carlton was the son of Guy J. Newell, Sr. and Mabel (Woodin) Newell Currier. Cappy was a Veteran of the US Coast Guard, in WWII. He served in the American, European, African-Middle Eastern areas and the Asiatic Pacific.

Cappy graduated from Central High School, Manchester, NH and he received his education from Hessers College and the Amos Tuck School of Credit and Financial Management, at Dartmouth College. In his early years he started his career at the International Shoe Company, Manchester, and tenured 40 years as a business executive and VP of marketing/sales for Kalwall Corporation, Manchester, NH.

He was a very active community member as a Leader for the Boy Scouts of America, Superintendent of Sunday Schools, at the South Main Street Congregational Church in Manchester, and an elder of the Bedford Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Lafayette Lodge, Bektash Temple Masonic Order. Cappy was an active member of the Manchester Hanger QB and Post 8401 of the VFW, Bedford, NH.

He will always be remembered for his avid enthusiasm for life, the wonderful times he spent with his family, his passion for his business affairs and love of all sports. Cappy enjoyed boating, skiing, tennis, and flying- around the countryside as a Private Pilot. All those who loved and knew him will dearly miss him.

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Janet T. Sullivan, of Watertown, MA (formerly of Brighton, MA and NH), passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at her home with her niece, two great-nieces and great-nephew by her side.

Janet was predeceased her parents Thomas W. and Vera E. (Thurston) Sullivan, of Brighton MA, and her sister and brother-in-law, Claire and Thomas Timmins, also of Brighton.

Janet is survived by her two nieces, Patricia Grew, of Watertown, MA, and Paula Fitzgerald, of Brighton, MA; two nephews, James Timmins, of Newton, MA and Thomas Timmins Sr., of Dedham, MA; six great-nieces, four great-nephews and one great-great niece, Brooke (“Dolly” as she was known by Janet). She is also survived her cousin, Dolores Smith and several other cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s memory to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 3400, Woburn, MA 01801

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