Deborah Jean Cumming, 63, of Campton, passed away at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 from injuries sustained in an accident. Born on August 3, 1951, she was born and raised in Plymouth, the daughter of Richard Adams and Bessie Annie (Rosewarne) Person. She attended local schools graduating from the old Plymouth High School. Deborah was a devoted member of the Royal Eagles and also attended the 1st Freewill Baptist Church of Ashland. She was predeceased by her parents. Deborah is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, John A. Cumming, of Campton; her son Christopher J. Cumming, of Campton; two brothers, Dwight H. Person and his wife Eileen, of Atlanta, GA, and George A. Person and his wife Sharon, of Ft. Myers, FL; brother-in-law, Joe Cumming, of Cape Cod, MA; her aunt, Beverly Person, of Moultonborough; several nieces and nephews, and many friends throughout the greater Plymouth area. In lieu of flowers, donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03246 www.nhhumane.org

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Richard Francis “Rick” Fellows, 53, of Plymouth, NH, passed away as the result of a heart attack, in Hanover, NH, on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Rick spent his early years in Keene, NH, moving to Plymouth when his parents purchased Buckland Flowers on Emerson Street in 1985. He attended Plymouth schools, graduating from high school in 1980. After attending Job Core he became a machinist and worked in this profession throughout his career. He lived in the Lebanon/Claremont area for many years and worked at Split Ball Bearing. He then moved to Arizona for five years, returning to Plymouth four years ago. Rick’s hobbies included fishing, stamp collecting and playing his guitar. He was a big fan of the Red Sox. He especially enjoyed attending baseball games and going on road trips with his friends. Although juvenile (type I) diabetes presented Rick with many challenges since the age of 11, he always maintained a positive attitude. He was predeceased by father, Francis R. Fellows, in 1990. Rick is survived by his mother, Maxine Fellows, of Plymouth; his sisters, Marjory Fellows and Sallie Fellows, both of Holderness, NH; and his daughter, Molly Marie Fellows, of Randolph, VT. It was Rick’s wish that no formal services be held. Interment will be private.

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Mildred “Millie” E. Temple, 93, of Chaisson Road, Plymouth, died January 7, 2015, at Pleasant View Center, in Concord, after a period of failing health. Born in Manchester, NH on July 1, 1921, Millie was the daughter of Irving E. and Nellie E. (Brown) Burke. Millie grew up in New Hampton, NH. She attended New Hampton schools and graduated from Manchester Central High School. She resided in Derry, NH for many years and several in Hooksett, NH. She has been a resident of Plymouth since the early 1990’s. She also was a winter resident of Satsuma, FL for many years. Millie had many joys in her later years. She enjoyed her Mother’s Day brunches on the M/S Mt. Washington. Her trips on the Hobo Railroad and the way her face turned to shock as the Boston Duck Tours took a turn for the Charles river will continue to bring smiles. Millie was always up for having a good time and a good laugh with loved ones. Millie’s life was full of love. The addition of her great grandson Hunter who was born on her 92nd birthday, became her latest joy. Millie was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Frederick A. Temple, who died in December of 2006. Millie is survived by her sons, Robert A. Temple and his finance Lori Dutcher of New Hampton, John Gallagher and his wife Ann of Satsuma, FL, David Gallagher and Ronald Gallagher and his wife Mary, both of Bristol, daughter, Sandra Freeman of Hooksett, NH, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister, Ruth Cilley, of Plymouth, NH, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH. 03246.

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Virginia Mary Griffin, 86, of Hawkins Pond Road, died suddenly on January 12, 2015, at her home. Born in Manchester, NH on April 16, 1928, Virginia was the daughter of Walter P. and Jennie L. (Hughes) Robinson. Virginia grew up in Manchester and graduated from Saint Joseph’s High School, in Manchester. She resided, for many years, in the Manchester and Bedford area. She has been a resident of Center Harbor since the late 1980’s. Virginia worked in the insurance business as a rater for companies such as; Commercial Union, in Manchester, State Farm Insurance in Bedford and the NH Insurance Exchange in Concord. Virginia is survived by her husband of 65 years, William J. Griffin of Center Harbor, NH, her daughters, Patricia E. Whitney and her husband Stacey of Bedford, NH, Karen E. Lawrence and her husband Philip of Boulton, MA, her son, Mark W. Griffin and his wife Kathleen of Lancaster, MA, her grandchildren, Christopher, Meredith, Alyssa, Nicholas, and Shannon, her brother, Walter P. Robinson and his wife Janet of Concord, NH, several nieces and nephews.

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Marie E. Browher, 91, died peacefully in her daughter’s home on Sunday, January 19, 2015. She was born in Manchester, NH on August 20, 1923, the daughter of Eglantine (Allard) and Albert Prince. She was proud of her French Canadian heritage. Living on the west side of Manchester, she attended Saint Marie’s Catholic School and Church. Marie worked in the Manchester’s mayor office and in the Veteran’s Affairs Office registering young men for service during World War II. As a young adult, Marie took classes at The Arthur Murray School of Dance in New York. An adventurous woman of her time, she traveled the country, even flying to Havana, Cuba, with her best friend, Effie, in 1947. That same year, Marie moved to Georgia to work in room service and as a waitress at the Cloister Hotel on Sea Island, where George and Barbara Bush spent their honeymoon two years earlier. She met her future husband on nearby Saint Simon’s Island where he was a musician in a band at the King and Prince Hotel; they were married on August 1, 1950 at St. William’s Catholic Church on Saint Simon’s Island. They settled in Brunswick, GA, where Marie devoted her time to raising her family. In 1974, they moved to Meredith, NH, where she enjoyed gardening and tending her pet geese in their large backyard. A communicant of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in Meredith, Marie was the organist for nearly twenty years. As a prayerful woman, Marie had a special devotion to Mary, The Blessed Mother of God. Survivors include her beloved husband of 64 years, Walter T. Browher, of Meredith; sons, Chris Browher and his wife Lynn, of Laconia, Michael Browher and his wife Patty, of Meredith; daughter, Celeste Woodbury and husband Jim, of Belmont; brother-in-law, Roger Browher; sister-in-laws, Virginia Browher Lipthratt, and Eleanor Browher Miller, of Brunswick, Georgia. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, plus eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Care Net Pregnancy Center of the Lakes Region, 506 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246

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Delia Daisy (Comeau) Morton, 70, of Ashland, N.H. passed away on Monday January 19, 2015.At Mountain Ridge Nursing Home, Franklin, N.H. She was born on October 18, 1944 in Plymouth, N.H. the daughter of Theodore Comeau, Sr. and Pearl (Hinkson) Comeau. She lived in New Hampshire all her life, graduating from high school in Ashland, N.H.. After the passing of her husband she went to work at Plymouth stitching in Ashland, N.H. until it closed. She then went to work at Plymouth manufacturing in Plymouth, N.H. and then went to work at Forrest View Manor nursing home until she retired. Survivors include her son; Fred Morton Jr. and his wife Sabrina of Ashland, N.H., Her daughter; Terry Sworab and her husband Steven of Ashland, N.H., Her companion; Ed Cote Jr. of Ashland, N.H. a granddaughter; Hailey Sworab and Fiance Shane Rodgers and her great grandson; Jayce Rodgers of Ashland, N.H. Grandson; Timothy Sworab and Great-granddaughter; Madyson Sworab of Ashland, N.H. her sisters; Lillian Coursey and husband Pat Coursey of Rumney, N.H. Pearl Young and her husband Richard Young Sr. of Dorchester, N.H. Brothers; Robert Comeau Sr. and his wife Launa Comeau of Rumney, N.H. David Comeau the first and his wife Cathy of Ashland, N.H. Forest Comeau and his wife Carol of Rochester, N.H. a brother in law; Alfred Morton Jr. of Inverness, Florida. Including several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brother Oliver Comeau and Theodore Comeau jr. and her husband Fred Morton Sr. who passed away in 1984. Delia was an incredibly generous person to her family and friends and just about anyone she met. She was a loving and caring person that will be greatly missed. Delia was a loving housewife and loving mother to her children.

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Ms. Margaret Phyllis Dobe, 88, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Lakes Region General Hospital, in Laconia. Born in Manchester, NH, on April 8, 1926, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Dobe. “Phyllis” was a communicant at St. Matthew’s Church of the Holy Trinity Parish. She is survived by many extended family members and friends throughout New Hampshire. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church of the Holy Trinity Parish, 11 School St., Plymouth, on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 9:30am. Rev. Leo LeBlanc, pastor, will be the celebrant. Interment will be held in the Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Donald Street, Manchester at 1:30pm.

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Martin J. Riehs, Jr. 84, of Campton died January 23, 2015 peacefully at home with family by his side. Martin was born in Weehawken, NJ on October 9, 1930. He was the son of Martin J Riehs and Lydia Gutjahr Riehs. He grew up in West New York, NJ where he met his bride, Anne. They settled in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ and started a family there. He managed the family business, the Martin J. Riehs Paper Company, for 22 years, and was active in the First Reformed Church, serving as a deacon, elder, and Superintendent of Sunday School. In 1970 the family relocated to Holderness, NH where he and his wife became proprietors of the Olde Colonial Eagle Motel and the Sailing Center for 26 years. He served as the chairman on the inaugural Zoning Board of Adjustment and was a founder of the Squam Lakes Board of Trade, which later became the Squam Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Marty was an avid skier, fisherman, and enjoyed sailing. In 1992 he captained his Lightning, “Loon-A-Sea”, with his son and daughter-in-law to capture the Championship of Squam Lake Fleet 332 . He shared many beautiful sunsets with his wife, children and grandchildren from the helm of his Cape Dory on Casco Bay, in Maine. Marty was passionate about fishing-whether in sub-freezing temps in his bob house on Squam, or in the mangroves of the Florida keys. Memories were made while snowmobiling through Sandwich Notch and hiking to Tuckerman Ravine to ski the Sherburne trail. He skied with his children, grandchildren and great grandson over six decades. His love of nature and the outdoors was instilled in all of his family members. Marty and Anne retired to Campton NH, where he maintained a small fruit orchard, large vegetable garden, and prolific blueberry patch. His home was the gathering place for family and friends to celebrate all of life’s occasions. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anne (Pakan) Riehs, children Suzanne Riehs-Moore and husband David Moore of Holderness, Marion Doyle and husband Glenn McIntire of Freeport, Maine; Marty Riehs III and wife Shelagh Connelly of Holderness. Grandchildren include Sam Smith, Saralyn Uhlman and her husband Mike Uhlman, Haleigh Doyle, Casey Doyle, Molly Riehs, Liam Riehs, Liza Riehs, and Nathan Moore. Great grandchildren are Trevor Hughes, Anika and Graeme Uhlman. Niece Beth Bernhardt and her husband Paul Puzzanghera and their children Kate, Hope and Saramarie all of Winchester, MA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Pemi-Baker Community Health, Hospice Program, 101 Boulder Point Drive, Plymouth, NH 03264.

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Richard Michael Monty, Sr., 61, of Warren, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Speare Memorial Hospital, in Plymouth. Born on November 23, 1953, in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of Norman and Dorothy (Roderiques) Monty. Richard was raised in New Bedford and attended local schools. After graduating high school he was drafted into the U.S. Navy and he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Richard loved riding his Harley-Davidson Custom Road King, and appreciated other motorcycles as well. He was an avid fisher and enjoyed outdoor activities in general. He will be lovingly remembered by his family as a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and good friend to all those who knew him. He is survived by his significant other, Christina Creonte, of Warren; his sons, Richard M. Monty, Jr., and his wife Jennifer, of Meredith, David R. Monty and his wife Trisha, also of Meredith; five grandchildren, Ashley, Damien, Richard III, Nick, and Jon; a great-grandson, Declan; his brother, Steven, of MA; three sisters, Deborah, of FL, Sandy, of ME, and Michelle, of FL; a step-brother, Barry, and many nieces and nephews.

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Nina A. Hawkins, 95, formerly of Winona Road, New Hampton, died January 26, 2015, at Forestview Manor, Meredith, with her son by her side, after a period of declining health. Born in New Hampton, NH on December 9, 1919, Nina was the daughter of Fred and Ada (Sanborn) Avery. Nina grew up in New Hampton and graduated from Ashland High School, class of 1938. She has been a resident of New Hampton of most all her life. Nina worked from home for many years making custom draperies for the former Lougee and Robinson Store in Laconia. Nina enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, doing yard work and living on Lake Winona. She loved animals, and they loved her. She enjoyed telling her grandchildren stories of her days growing up and how she rode a horse to school every day. Nina married Roger F. Hawkins Sr. on July 17, 1940 at the family farm on Winona Road and she was predeceased by him in June of 2002, after sixty-two years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Patricia Ann Hawkins Huot, who did in March of 2002, her brothers, Henry, Raymond, Bernard and Richard and her sister Marion. Nina is survived by her son, Roger F. Hawkins Jr. and his wife Joanne of Meredith, NH, grandchildren, Michelle Martin and her husband John of Center Sandwich, NH, Heidi Ann Cammilleri and her husband Travis of Manchester, NH, Denise Crane and her husband Eric of Lancaster, NH, Matthew Huot and his wife Sarah Beth of Olympia, WA, 10 Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NH. Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH. 03246.

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Fumiko Montgomery of Meredith passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2015. Fumiko was born in Okinawa, Japan on June 1, 1940. She and her husband settled in Meredith in 1990 after traveling for 21 years while her husband was active in the Marine Corps. Fumiko’s favorite past time was gardening. She always took pride of her flower beds and vegetable gardens. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, Cody and Brett Burns and Ryan and Matthew Hale both of Center Harbor. She leaves behind her loving husband of 47 years, William R. Montgomery. She was the loving mother of Sandra Burns and her husband Scott, Kim Hale and her husband Craig, both of Center Harbor, and her late daughter, Donna Lee Montgomery. She also leaves behind family in Japan.

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John Polonchek finished an epic journey on January 26, 2015 that began on January 1st, 1928. John, the eldest son of Gaspar and Mary Polomcak, was born in Granastov, Czechoslovakia and was preceded in death by his parents, elder sister, Julie Zaiko, and younger brother, Mike. He is survived by his younger sister, Helen Ignas, of Schererville, Indiana. John was an outstanding scholar and athlete, earning All-State honors as a halfback at Roosevelt High School in East Chicago, Indiana. He was inducted into the East Chicago Hall of Fame in 1979. John attended Michigan State University on an athletic scholarship. In 1949, he was the first recipient of the Potsy Ross Award, an honor given to the football player making the most contributions to the team on the field and in the classroom. He is still among the career leaders in interceptions at MSU. After graduation, John joined the U.S. Air Force and began his coaching career as a player-coach at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. It was there he met his wife of 59 years, Joan, whom he married in 1955. After discharge from the Air Force, John and Joan moved to East Lansing, Michigan, where he coached for Michigan State University from 1956 – 1958. After three years, John joined the staff at the University of Colorado in Boulder as an assistant coach. In 1961, the Colorado Buffaloes were the Big 8 Champions and represented the conference at the Orange Bowl. In 1963, John was hired as a scout for the New York Jets. John joined the Oakland Raiders under Al Davis in 1967, beginning a 25-year NFL-coaching career. John had previously worked for Al Davis scouting National Football League players targeted for recruitment prior to the formation of the new American Football League (AFL). While with the Raiders, John coached running backs. His first pro-football season in 1967 was a season of electrifying last-minute comebacks led by the “mad bomber” Daryle Lamonica and punctuated by a series of last-second field goals from the toe of George Blanda. That first season ended on a high note, as the Raiders competed in Super Bowl II against Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers. In 1968, he coached the Raiders in the infamous “Heidi Bowl” that forever changed the broadcast sporting world. Never again would a live football game be pre-empted by a scheduled network show, as the Raiders scored two touchdowns to defeat “Broadway Joe Namath” in the final minute: – a comeback that no one on the East Coast saw. After five years at Oakland, John was hired by the Green Bay Packers, where he coached receivers under Dan Devine from 1972-1975. In 1975, John was hired by the New England Patriots as the Quarterback Coach/Special Assistant to the Head Coach for Chuck Fairbanks (1975-1979) and Ron Erhardt (1979-1983). In 1983, he joined a startup football league, the United States Football League (USFL) as the quarterback coach for the New Jersey Generals. When the league folded in 1985, John rejoined the New England Patriots as the Quarterback Coach/Special Assistant to the Head Coach under Raymond Berry. That same year, the Patriots competed in Super Bowl XX against the Chicago Bears. John continued his coaching career with the Patriots until his retirement at the end of the 1991 football season. Throughout his career, John had the honor of coaching with outstanding coaches and players in both the professional and collegiate ranks. John worked for Hall of Fame owner Al Davis, coached with Hall of Fame coaches John Madden and Bill Parcells and Hall of Fame players Raymond Berry, Fred Biletnikoff, George Blanda, Willie Brown, John Hannah, Mike Haynes, Ted Hendricks, Ron Mix, Jim Otto, Dave Robinson, Art Shell, Bart Starr, Andre Tippett, and Gene Upshaw. His teams competed in sixteen NFL playoff games, with seven wins, earning visits to Super Bowl II and Super Bowl XX. John is survived by Joan and their three children: son, John Polonchek, of Stillwater, OK and his wife, Amy Weaver Polonchek; daughter, Jennifer Ferreira, of Ridgefield, CT and her husband, John Ferreira; and daughter, Jeanna Polonchek, of Taunton, MA and her partner Robin Gaudreau; grandchildren, Allison Ferreira, MD, Alexander Ferreira, Christopher Polonchek and his wife Maria, Audrey Polonchek, and Kathleen Polonchek, MD; great grandchildren Luke Polonchek, Taj Polonchek and Sola Polonchek. In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorial contributions in John Polonchek’s memory to the Trustees of Boston University with a note “In memory of John Polonchek” to support Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Research through the CTE Neuropathology Fund. The CTE Center was established to support high-impact, innovative research and to understand long-term consequences of repetitive brain trauma in athletes and military personnel. The address is: Boston University School of Medicine, Attention Lauren Murphy, 72 East Concord Street Suite B7800, Boston, MA 02118

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June M. Crane, 90, of Holderness passed away Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, at Golden View Health Care Center. June was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of William and Adeline (Gorman) McGovern on Nov. 18, 1924. June was a loving mother and dedicated grandmother. She was predeceased by her loving husband William J. Crane in November 2000. The family lived for many years in Warwick, RI, where June ran an in-house kindergarten while raising her three children. The family spent summers on Newfound Lake for many years and finally made the permanent move to NH in 1974. June and Bill ran Country Barn Gifts in Plymouth, NH for many years. In their later years she and her husband Bill were dedicated followers of their grandchildren’s activities. June loved to both snow and water ski. She enjoyed traveling to all corners of the globe with her friends. June is survived by her sister Ann Gavin and brother William J McGovern, both of RI; son William Crane and his wife Terri of Hilton Head, SC; daughter Catherine Crane and her husband Mark Burzynski of Plymouth, NH; and son Francis “Bud” Crane and his wife Mary of Plymouth, NH; daughter-in-law Sharon Crane of Bow, NH; and grandchildren Daniel DiCenzo and fiancée Rachel Bloom of Portland, CT; Sarah Crane and husband Sam Gough of Plymouth, NH; Jennifer Crane of Portland ME; Kathleen Mitchell and her husband Matthew of Hoboken, NJ; William Crane, Jr. of Portsmouth, NH; and Casey Crane and his wife Crystal of Gilford, NH; and Ryan Mooney of Pawley Island, SC; grand-daughter-in-law Nicole DiCenzo of Columbus, GA; and great grandchildren Dakin DiCenzo, Andrew and Everett Crane – Gough. She was predeceased by grandson Army Captain Douglas DiCenzo. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to either the Douglas DiCenzo Memorial Camp Fund, 42 Eagles Nest Road, Plymouth, NH 03264, or to the Golden View Health Care Center, Activity Fund, 19 NH Route 104, and Meredith, NH 03253

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Mary B. Whitcher, 76, of Ellenton, FL., and Meredith, N.H., passed suddenly on January 21, 2015 at Tampa General Hospital. Daughter of the late Charles A. Burke and Julie (Routhier) Burke, Mary Ann Burke was born on June 19, 1938 in Franklin, N.H. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gordon Wendell Whitcher; her six children, Cynthia (Cindy) Whitcher of Concord, NH, Janice Lord of Lenoir City, TN, Gordon (G.W.) Whitcher, Jr., of Meredith, NH, Christopher (Chris) Whitcher of Meredith, NH, Susan Zidron of Hollywood, FL, Rebecca (Becky) Whitcher of Meredith, NH ; sister, Margaret E. Knight of Franklin, NH, brother, John W. Burke of Manchester, NH; sister-in-law Roberta Burke of Franklin, NH; grandchildren Amanda and Andrew Lord, Carly, Cody and Everett Whitcher, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, Charles E. Burke of Franklin, NH. Mary Burke attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. She studied elementary education at Plymouth State College where she met her husband, Gordon Whitcher. They married June 28, 1958. Mary worked at New England Telephone and Telegraph and Annalee Dolls, and began what would be a long career in banking after the birth of her sixth child. She started at First Bank in Meredith in 1973 and moved on to work at Meredith Village Savings Bank where her work ethic and attention to detail elevated her to numerous positions throughout her tenure including loan officer, branch manager of multiple offices and assistant vice president. She continued her quest of banking perfection by becoming the compliance officer at MVSB and founded the Lakes Region Compliance Association where she was recognized for outstanding leadership. She completed her banking career in compliance at Laconia Savings Bank and retired in 2001. Mary generously served her community. She was one of the first four women to be inducted into the Meredith Rotary Club in 1987 where she was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow and was active in the treasury for the Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby. She was a board member of the Meredith Visiting Nurses Association and was a devoted member of the Inter-Lakes Booster Club for many years, supporting many of the school’s programs long after her children graduated. She also hosted band exchange students and Rotary International Youth Exchange Students. She made her home welcome to all, and it was always bustling with activity. She thrived to organize chaos, and she had a remarkable ability to balance her active home life with a rising career. She was an outstanding home maker and her interests included many crafts including sewing, knitting and cross stitching. She proudly displayed her works of art and was recognized for her accomplishments on numerous occasions. She began the “Mitten Tree Program” at Meredith Village Savings Bank, a tradition of collecting handmade or purchased mittens and hats for those in need that continues today. In her retirement, she loved knitting hats for premature babies at the local hospitals. She loved the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and was notorious for saving things because “You never know when we might need that”. She was clever, crafty and always prepared. Her retirement years were spent in Ellenton, Florida and Meredith, N.H and she enjoyed her time doting on her family. She glowed when her grandchildren came to visit and took special pride in her great grandchildren. Throughout her life, her most favorite pastime was holding babies. She is forever remembered for her gentle nature, her impeccable attention to detail and her selfless and proud love of her family. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the team of professionals in the thoracic cardiac ICU at Tampa General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion in her final hours. A memorial service will be held this summer in Meredith, NH on a date to be determined by the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) 186 Waukewan Street, Meredith, N.H., 03253 or a charity of the donor’s choosing.

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Anna Ruth Hobart, 95 of US Route 3, Campton, entered the loving embrace of the angels at her home on Feb. 3, 2015. Born on July 30, 1919, Anna was the daughter of Ozias and Edith (Hanscom) Willoughby. Anna grew up in the Campton and Plymouth area, attending the Blair one room Schoolhouse, Campton and Plymouth High School. She resided in Campton for many years and then moved to Manchester area, NH in 1957. She was a resident of Auburn, NH of about thirty years and has made her home with her daughter in Campton for the past couple of years. Anna worked as a waitress and in the dry cleaning industry. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband of seventh-three years, Charles Stewart Hobart, who died in January of 2013, and she was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Smith and her son, Alvin “Sonny” Hobart. Anna was a beacon of light in all of our lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Anna is survived by her daughters, Edith L. Littlefield and her husband Joseph, of Campton, Barbara Tack and her husband Robert of Epsom, eleven grandchildren and many, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Arnold W. Clifford, 67, of Bridgewater, passed away unexpectedly at Speare Memorial Hospital, in Plymouth, on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Born in Plymouth on August 3, 1947 he was the son of Earl M. and Virginia Jean (Schofield) Clifford. Arnold was raised in Plymouth and he graduated from the Plymouth High School. At the age of 21 he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served his country with honor and courage with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Arnold was awarded many medals for his service, he was also a recipient of the Purple Heart. His working career includes several years at the Beebee River Mill, he served as a Firefighter and Police Officer with the Town of Plymouth, he worked at the Napa Auto Store in Plymouth for a number of years, and he retired from the Plymouth Post Office. In his retirement he worked for the All Ways Green Landscaping Co. and the Jim Heal Excavating Co. In his life Arnold enjoyed camping, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and taking trips to the ocean and his beloved dog Snowball. Arnold loved spending time with his family, and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who’ve affectionately known him as “Papa”. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted partner, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a friend to all. Arnold is predeceased by his wife, Sarah (Piper) Clifford, in 1992. He is survived by his beloved partner of 20 years, Clara M. Cass, of Bridgewater; son, Jeremy W. Clifford, of Bridgewater; daughter, Julie M. Tatham, of Plymouth; step-daughter, Cynthia J. Monroe, of Campton; five grandchildren, Sarah, Mackenzie, Timothy, Kirsten, Ryan; four great-grandchildren, Candice, Saige, Dena Rae, Avery; four brothers, George Clifford and his wife Donna, of Plymouth, Robert and Randall Clifford, both of Danforth, ME, Earl M. Clifford, Jr., of Menefee, CA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arnold’s memory to the Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675

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Elaine B. Shaw, 61, a homemaker, quilter, and the best wife and mother, was taken too soon to be with her family on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She will be dearly missed by her many surviving friends and relatives. Born on April 12, 1953, in Meredith, she was the daughter of Laban and Winnifred (Graves) Chandler. As a life-long resident of Meredith she attended local schools, graduating from the Inter-Lakes High School. She is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years, Joey R. Shaw, of New Hampton; daughters, Amy Sullivan and her husband Brian, of Meredith, Tegan Joseph and husband Ryan, of Coral Springs, FL; brother, Dan Chandler and his wife Nancy, of North Carolina; sister, Patricia Chandler, of Allenstown, NH; her two wonderful grandchildren, Nicole Sullivan and Hunter Lank. Elaine is also survived by many extended family members and friends throughout the area. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elaine’s memory to the New England Organ Bank, 60 1st Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 (www.neob.org)

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Clarence Howard “Larry” Thorne, 94, of Meredith, NH and Venice, FL, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Venice, after a brief illness. Born in Patten, ME, on March 24, 1920, he was the son of Clarence and Martha (Evangeline) Thorne. Larry was raised in Island Falls, ME, and attended local schools, graduating from the Island Falls High School. He furthered his education at the Maine School of Commerce (now Husson University) and the School of Banking at Williams College. In 1942, Larry enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served his country with honor and courage in WWII. Larry had a robust working career; he was the Assistant Treasurer of the Katakdin Trust Co., in Patten, ME, he relocated to Meredith in 1959 to be the Treasurer and Vice President of the Meredith Trust Co. and Meredith Savings Bank, in 1966 he became President of both banks. In 1982 Larry became the Chairman of the Board of the Meredith Village Savings Bank. Larry was a member of the Inter-Lakes School Board; he served as President of the Rotary Club, as well as serving as a Trustee of both the Taylor Home, in Laconia, and the Lakes Region General Hospital. In 1990 Larry married Marjorie L. Burrows and together they enjoyed extensive travel throughout the U.S. and Europe. Larry was an avid golfer in New Hampshire and Florida; he enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. Larry, Marjorie, and their children enjoyed many family cruises to the Caribbean. Larry was a communicant of St. Charles-Borromeo Catholic Church and he also attended services at the Moultonborough United Methodist Church. He will be remembered by his family as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Thorne, who passed away in the late ‘80’s. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-five years, Marjorie L. (Nelson) Thorne, of Meredith; daughter, Andrea Thorne, of NYC, NY; step-son, Jon Burrows and his wife Darlene, of Moultonborough; sister, Joanne Whittemore and her husband Don, of FL; three grandchildren, Cori-lynn Hughes and her husband Juan, of Sykesville, MD, Chad Burrows, of Moultonborough, David Burrows and his wife Amy, of Moultonborough; four great-grandchildren, Brooke, Jordan, Jon, and Addison. Larry is also survived by his one niece and four nephews (and their families) whom he was very close to. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to the LRGH Auxiliary, Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

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WARREN- Margaret A. (Edney) Murray, of Warren, NH passed away at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, NH surrounded by her family on February 5, 2015. Mrs. Murray was born on August 5, 1935, the daughter of Merton and Ivah Edney of Easton, NH. This is where Margaret grew up. On June 5, 1953 Margaret married Harold L. Murray. They had five children together. Margaret stayed home to raise and care for their children. Later they moved to Belmont, NH where they lived for many years. During this time Margaret provided childcare for her granddaughters Allyson and Aime while they were young. After the passing of her husband she moved to Warren, NH where she has lived with her youngest daughter Mary for the past seventeen years. She loved animals, and always had a trusty dog by her side. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR; her favorite driver was Dale Jr. Survivors include four of her children: Alice Thayer of Laconia, NH, Harold Murray of Alton, NH, Mary Carlson of Warren, NH, and George Murray of Belmont, NH. Along with three granddaughters Allyson Hobby, Aime Greenwood both of Laconia NH, and Crystal Murray of Alton, NH. She has five wonderful great grandsons. Several nieces and nephews and her little dog Tutu. She was predeceased by her husband, a son Francis Murray and her parents, her brothers Clayton Edney, Francis Edney, and Merton Edney Jr. Margaret will be cremated and there will be a graveside service in the spring in Franconia, NH. For those who wish, the family suggests a memorial donation to an animal shelter of your choice in her memory.

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Dorothy P. (Jean) Forsberg, 82, , of Meredith, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Golden View Health Care Center, in Meredith. Born in Meredith on March 7, 1932, she was the daughter of Harry E. Sr. and Frances (Roberts) Plummer. She was raised in Meredith, graduating from the Meredith High School, Class of 1950. Dorothy worked for the former House Restaurant, in Meredith, the former White Mountain Power Co., former Peter French’s Oil Service, and as an accountant for the Meredith News for 35 years. She was a member of the Meredith Congregational Church, Order of the Eastern Star Ellacoya Chapter #43; she served as the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of the NH O.E.S., as the Chairman of the Meredith Democrat Committee, as the clerk of the Meredith Zoning Board; she was a member and past President Altrusa Club, of Meredith, President and member of ILHS Band Boosters, ILHS Dollars for Scholars, President and Board member of the Circle Drive Association, and she was a member of the Meredith Historical Society. Dorothy is predeceased by her son Leonard C. Forsberg, Jr, in 1962, her brother, Harry E. Plummer Jr, who died in 2009. She is survived by her two sons, John H. Forsberg and his wife Virginia, of Moultonborough, Robert S. Forsberg and his finance Brenda Grad of Meredith; three daughters, Deborah A. Armitage and her husband Howard of Warwick, RI, Susan J. Stickney and her husband Fawn of Meredith, Cathy E. Forsberg, of Meredith; Eleven grandchildren, Taylor, Kelsea, Jason, Jeremy, Jessica, Kate, Ashley, Andrew, Danielle, Susan and Kirk, Eleven great-grandchildren;. Sister-in-Law June Plummer of Meredith; Dorothy is also survived by one niece and two nephews.

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