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Gordon E. Schneider
Monday, November 1, 1999
Gordon Edward Schneider, 81, of Orchard Street, died Friday at Concord Hospital.
He was born in Merrimack, the son of George and Ella Grace (Fisher) Schneider. He graduated from Concord High School in 1937 and the New Hampshire Trade School in 1949. He had been employed by Townsend Construction Company and the Rumford Press, and spent 31 years working for the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission.
Gordon was a member of South Congregational Church, the Baboosic Lake Association and the Concord Female Charitable Association. He had also been active with the Sons of the American Revolution, the Order of Demolay and the State Bowling League.
He is survived by two sisters, Shirley and Katherine Schneider of Concord; a nephew, a niece and several cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Morgan, who died in 1990.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Bennett Funeral Home at 209 N. Main St. in Concord. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at South Congregational Church with the Rev. Luther Durgin officiating. Burial will follow in Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 27 Pleasant St., Concord 03301.
Jean Sanders, WEBSTER
Monday, November 1, 1999
WEBSTER - Jean Sanders, 87, died Friday at her White Plains Road residence.
She was born in Concord, the daughter of Percy and Elizabeth (Stevens) Sanders. She was a graduate of Concord High School. Upon completion of nursing school, she worked for several years as a registered nurse.
She is survived by two sisters, Charlotte Goldthwait of New London and Nancy Elizabeth Reed of Glastonbury, Conn.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Sanders was predeceased by a brother, John Sanders, and a sister, Dr. Ursula Sanders.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Winston L. Persons, LACONIA
Monday, November 1, 1999
LACONIA - Winston L. Persons, 75, of Wildwood Road died at his home Thursday.
Persons was born in Calais, Vt., the son of Van and Ida (Gray) Persons. He lived in Laconia most of his life.
Persons served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Laconia Elks Lodge No. 876.
Survivors include his wife, Beryl (Isham) Persons; two sons, Rickey Persons and Kerry Persons of Massachusetts; a daughter, Kelly Persons of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two brothers, Roger Persons of Laconia and Richard Persons of Gilford; a sister, Elaine Swanson of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Health & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia 03246.
John L. Collins Sr., SANBORNTON
Monday, November 1, 1999
SANBORNTON - John L. Collins Sr., 81, of Sanbornton died Saturday at the Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia.
He was born in Sanbornton, the son of Louis and Grace (Leavitt) Collins.
He lived most of his life in Sanbornton and had lived at the nursing home since 1997 after moving there from Winnisquam.
He had worked as a machinist at Scott & Williams in Laconia and at Webster Valve in Franklin for many years. He also worked for the New Hampshire Marine Patrol for a number of years.
Collins attended the Second Baptist Church of Sanbornton.
Survivors include a daughter, Jane Pillsbury of Laconia; three sons, John Collins Jr. of Tilton, James Collins of Sanbornton and Jerry Collins of Bay Minette, Alberta; a brother, George Collins of Kensington; four step-daughters, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his second wife, Muriel (Ladieu) Collins, who died in 1983; and by his first wife, Effie (Rollins) Collins, who died in 1963.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home today using the carriage house entrance.
Services will be held at the funeral home tomorrow at 10 a.m. The Rev. Robert Fisher, pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Sanbornton, will officiate. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Sanbornton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winnisquam Fire Department, P.O. Box 192, Winnisquam 03289-0192.
Violet M. Fernandez, GILMANTON IRON WORKS
Monday, November 1, 1999
GILMANTON IRON WORKS - Violet M. Fernandez, 80, of Mountain Road died yesterday at her home.
She was born in South Boston, Mass., the daughter of Jesse and Grace (Nolan) Ferman. She lived in Boston for 42 years before moving to New Hampshire 15 years ago.
She worked for many years as a clerk at the First National Bank of Boston. She was a member of the St. Joan of Arc Church in Alton.
Survivors include four sons, Edward Fernandez of Wollaston, Mass., Brian Fernandez of Gilmanton Iron Works, Gerard Fernandez of Squantom, Mass., and Steven Fernandez of Weymouth, Mass.; one daughter, Patricia Powers of Scituate, Mass.; two brothers, James Ferman of Kisseemee, Fla., and Robert Ferman of Alabama; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Fernandez was predeceased by her husband, Edward Joseph Fernandez.
There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Riverview Cemetery on Parade Road in Barnstead. The Perkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy E. Sanford, GILMANTON IRON WORKS
Monday, November 1, 1999
GILMANTON IRON WORKS - Dorothy E. Sanford, 72, of Leather Stocking Lane, died at her home yesterday following a long illness.
She was born in Randolph Center, Vt. She graduated from nursing school in Winthrop, Maine and worked at the Winthrop Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Sanford; a son, Mark Sanford of Gilmanton; two sisters and one brother in Vermont; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Allen Sanford, who died in 1993.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the Perkins Funeral Home at 60 Main St. in Pittsfield. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Perkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Paige-Morgan of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield officiating. A burial will follow at the Floral Park Cemetery in Pittsfield.
Donations may be made to the Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St., Concord 03301.
Betty A. Fife, FRANKLIN
Sunday, October 31, 1999
FRANKLIN - Betty A. Fife, 56, of Franklin, died at her home on Thursday.
She was born in Manchester, the daughter of Antoine and Gertrude (Cassidy) Dukette.
She had lived in Franklin for the past 25 years, previously living in Manchester and Boscawen.
She worked as an assembler at Hoyt Electric in Penacook, and later at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord. She loved ceramics and stenciling.
She is survived by two sons, John Fife Jr. of Salisbury and Kevin Fife of Canterbury; five daughters, Donna Haglund of Hillsboro, Laurie Perkins of Boscawen, Lisa Fowler of Laconia, Melissa Fife of Franklin, and Patricia Sturtevant of Hooksett; her former husband, John Fife Sr. of Northfield; a sister, Marie Perrault of Manchester; 12 grandchildren; a dear friend, Keith Hurd of Franklin; and a great-grandson, Jordan Ash.
There are no calling hours. After cremation, there will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hope Tabernacle, 222 Cedar St., Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Betty Ann Fife Memorial Fund, care of Bow Mills Bank and Trust, 503 South St., Bow 03304.
Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
Nelson Sylvestre Jr., FRANKLIN
Sunday, October 31, 1999
FRANKLIN - Nelson "Sonny" E. Sylvestre Jr., 68, of Colby Avenue, died Friday at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.
He was born in Franklin, the son of Nelson and Yvonne (Nault) Sylvestre. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin.
He had served in the National Guard and in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was stationed in France, where he met his wife.
He worked as a mechanic for Benson Auto in Franklin for 19 years and later worked at Webster Valve before retiring. He was an umpire and coach for the Franklin Little League. He was a communicant at St. Paul's Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Donald Sylvester Sr. and James Sylvestre.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Michelle (Bonnefoy) Sylvestre of Franklin; two sons, Marcel Sylvestre of Sanbornton and Anthony Sylvestre of Franklin; two daughters, Jane LaValley of Franklin and Gina Schroder of Tilton; five grandchildren; a great-grandson; three brothers, Kenneth Sylvestre of Franklin, Peter Sylvester of Belmont and Victor "Fred" Sylvester of Laconia; a sister, Elaine Wallace of Bristol; and nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours are tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10 at St. Paul's Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Church, P.O. Box 490, Franklin 03235.
Frederick G. Place, WEBSTER
Sunday, October 31, 1999
WEBSTER - Frederick G. Place, 11 months old, of 29 Beaver Dam Drive, died Friday at Concord Hospice after a long illness.
He was the son of Frederick and Kimberly (Viner) Place.
He is survived by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Frederick and Sue Anne Place of Concord; his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Carol Viner of Blythewood, S.C.; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 S. Main St., Concord. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 72 S. Main St., Concord. Burial will follow at Evans Cemetery in Bow.
Memorial donations may be made to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation, 2304 Highland Drive, Sycamore, Ill. 60178, or to the Hospice House, 250 Pleasant St., Concord 03301.
George S. Cross, FRANKLIN
Sunday, October 31, 1999
FRANKLIN - George Sears Cross, 72, of Damy Drive, died at his home on Friday.
He was born in Franklin, the son of Harold Haskins and Emma Cross. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin.
He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He later worked at the J.P. Stevens Company and the Scott and Williams Company. He also worked at Webster Valve in Franklin for several years before retiring.
He belonged to VFW Post No. 1698 in Franklin, and he enjoyed playing cards with his friends.
He was predeceased by a sister, Jeanne Judkins.
He is survived by a son, Michael Cross of Gilford; two daughters, Deborah Chamberlain of Bow and Shari Smith of Northfield; four stepchildren, Lawrence "Butch" Abbott of Franklin, Steve Abbott of Belmont, and Rita Martin and Diana Goodsell, both of Concord; five grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Suzedelis of Tilton and Betty LeBlanc of Franklin; a brother, David Haskins of Bethlehem; and nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 at the Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. A graveside service is planned for Wednesday morning at 11 at Franklin Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester 03101-2244.
Ethel B. Herrick, BOSCAWEN
Saturday, October 30, 1999
BOSCAWEN -Ethel B. Herrick, 91, died Thursday at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen after a period of poor health.
She was born in Flint, Mich., the daughter of William and Alice (Jadwin) Wright. She was a 1925 graduate of Flint Central High School and attended Michigan Normal College in Ypsilanti, Mich., prior to her marriage to E. Elroy Herrick in 1929.
She moved to New London in 1989 from Orange City, Fla.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of New London, and her hobbies included travel, antiques and coin collecting.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth Herrick of New London; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Private memorial services and internment of ashes will be in Flint, Mich., at the convenience of the family. There will be no local services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Merrimack County Nursing Home, or your favorite charity.
