Edna I. Buchanan, 101
LACONIA — Edna Isabelle (Richardson) Buchanan died at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia, NH. on March 20, 2013. Edna was 101 years old. She was born in East Somerville, Massachusetts, July 19, 1911, as Edna Isabelle Sander.
Edna grew up in Alton Bay, N. H., and later moved with her parents to Rochester, N. H. She graduated from McIntosh College in Dover, N. H. John (Bud) Richardson was her first husband. They lived in Rochester for 37 years.
In the 1940's Edna was employed as bookkeeper for the Shell Service Station at the foot of Rochester Hill. Later she kept accounts for the Mobilgas Service Station on South Main Street, Rochester, N.H. which was owned by her husband. For a number of years Edna worked at the Rochester Public Library. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and eating out with friends. New babies in the family were warmed by her crocheted pastel afghans. She loved pets and always had a cat in residence.
Following World War II, Edna was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, and led the girls of the Junior Auxiliary.
After the death of Bud Richardson, she worked for Foss & Came Insurance Agency. A visitor to Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester might have seen Edna, a pretty woman with brown hair and bright blue eyes, as she made her weekly rounds. For 20 years, as a volunteer, she wheeled the library book cart from room to room distributing reading materials and friendly conversation to recovering patients.
In 1970 Edna married Warren (Chet) Buchanan, a boyfriend from her high school days. They were married for 36 years and lived first in Rochester then in Alton. After Chet's death Edna moved in with her daughter in Laconia, N.H.
She is survived by daughter Carlene Richardson Tejada now of Douglasville, Georgia; son John (Kip) Richardson and wife Mary Stockwell of Gilmanton, N.H. and two stepsons Robert (Bob) Buchanan and wife Vicky Bunker of Alton, N.H. and Curt Buchanan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Edna also leaves grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Carlos Tejada and wife Nora Sommers of Beijing, China; Sara Tejada Roberts and husband David of Austell, Georgia; Raelyn Adel Cottrell and husband Brian of Gilmanton, N. H., Rocky Adel Gilmanton, N.H. and Katie Buchanan of Alton, N.H. In addition, she leaves five great-grandchildren and a sixth on the way.
Edna grew up in Alton Bay, N. H., and later moved with her parents to Rochester, N. H. She graduated from McIntosh College in Dover, N. H. John (Bud) Richardson was her first husband. They lived in Rochester for 37 years.
In the 1940's Edna was employed as bookkeeper for the Shell Service Station at the foot of Rochester Hill. Later she kept accounts for the Mobilgas Service Station on South Main Street, Rochester, N.H. which was owned by her husband. For a number of years Edna worked at the Rochester Public Library. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and eating out with friends. New babies in the family were warmed by her crocheted pastel afghans. She loved pets and always had a cat in residence.
Following World War II, Edna was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, and led the girls of the Junior Auxiliary.
After the death of Bud Richardson, she worked for Foss & Came Insurance Agency. A visitor to Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester might have seen Edna, a pretty woman with brown hair and bright blue eyes, as she made her weekly rounds. For 20 years, as a volunteer, she wheeled the library book cart from room to room distributing reading materials and friendly conversation to recovering patients.
In 1970 Edna married Warren (Chet) Buchanan, a boyfriend from her high school days. They were married for 36 years and lived first in Rochester then in Alton. After Chet's death Edna moved in with her daughter in Laconia, N.H.
She is survived by daughter Carlene Richardson Tejada now of Douglasville, Georgia; son John (Kip) Richardson and wife Mary Stockwell of Gilmanton, N.H. and two stepsons Robert (Bob) Buchanan and wife Vicky Bunker of Alton, N.H. and Curt Buchanan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Edna also leaves grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Carlos Tejada and wife Nora Sommers of Beijing, China; Sara Tejada Roberts and husband David of Austell, Georgia; Raelyn Adel Cottrell and husband Brian of Gilmanton, N. H., Rocky Adel Gilmanton, N.H. and Katie Buchanan of Alton, N.H. In addition, she leaves five great-grandchildren and a sixth on the way.
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Vera A. Card, 87
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Vera A. Card, 87, Indianapolis, formerly of Gilford and Laconia, New Hampshire, passed away March 14, 2013. She was born April 5, 1925, in Oslo, Norway, the daughter of Klaus and Hjordis "Vicky" (Joehanson) Engelesman, She was married to Sumner N. Card, a member of the Boston Fire Department, and he preceded her in passing in 1964.
Vera loved living in New Hampshire where she took great pride in remodeling her chalet and its grounds. She enjoyed spending much time with her many friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda "Lynn" and her husband Larry Mitchell.
In accordance with Vera's wishes, she will be cremated and interred at Bayside Cemetery in Laconia in late spring. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan – Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, IN.
Vera loved living in New Hampshire where she took great pride in remodeling her chalet and its grounds. She enjoyed spending much time with her many friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda "Lynn" and her husband Larry Mitchell.
In accordance with Vera's wishes, she will be cremated and interred at Bayside Cemetery in Laconia in late spring. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan – Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, IN.
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Sandra A. Vaillancourt, 76
LACONIA — Sandra A. Vaillancourt, 76, formerly of 25 Union Avenue, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Mrs. Vaillancourt was born March 1, 1937 in Waterbury, Vermont, the daughter of the late William and Pauline (Merrill) Mumblo. She was a longtime resident of Laconia, N.H. and had been employed at the Laconia State School, Aavid Engineering and a waitress at King Restaurant and China Garden Restaurant in the 1960's. .
Mrs. Vaillancourt was associated with the Kingdom Hall in Laconia, N.H.
Mrs. Vaillancourt was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 143 Court Street Laconia, N.H., Post # 1670 Woman's Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Doherty of Laconia and Randy J. Duquette of Concord; three daughters, Deborah L. Sturgeon of Northfield, Tammy Johnson of Laconia and Kenna Drouin of Laconia; 11 grandchildren; 11 1/2 great grandchildren; a sister, Jane Hanson, of Laconia and a brother, Gary Mumblo, of Oregon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vaillancourt was predeceased by a daughter, Bonnie Johnson, and by a brother, Richard Mumblo.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Wilkinson Beane Inc., P.O. Box 67, Laconia, NH 03247.
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.
Mrs. Vaillancourt was born March 1, 1937 in Waterbury, Vermont, the daughter of the late William and Pauline (Merrill) Mumblo. She was a longtime resident of Laconia, N.H. and had been employed at the Laconia State School, Aavid Engineering and a waitress at King Restaurant and China Garden Restaurant in the 1960's. .
Mrs. Vaillancourt was associated with the Kingdom Hall in Laconia, N.H.
Mrs. Vaillancourt was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 143 Court Street Laconia, N.H., Post # 1670 Woman's Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Doherty of Laconia and Randy J. Duquette of Concord; three daughters, Deborah L. Sturgeon of Northfield, Tammy Johnson of Laconia and Kenna Drouin of Laconia; 11 grandchildren; 11 1/2 great grandchildren; a sister, Jane Hanson, of Laconia and a brother, Gary Mumblo, of Oregon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vaillancourt was predeceased by a daughter, Bonnie Johnson, and by a brother, Richard Mumblo.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Wilkinson Beane Inc., P.O. Box 67, Laconia, NH 03247.
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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David D. DeVoy, 75
DEDHAM, Mass./MEREDITH, N.H. — David D. DeVoy age 75 of Dedham, MA and Meredith, NH passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday March 19th. Beloved husband of 52 years of Evelyn (Poirier) DeVoy. Loving father of David DeVoy and his wife Wendy of Sanbornton, NH, Stephen DeVoy and his wife Patricia of Dedham, Linda DeVoy of Dedham, Robert DeVoy and his wife Christine of Richmond, VA and his nephew Sean Poirier and his wife Jennifer of Norwood, MA. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Francis Vitiello, Julie Vitiello, David DeVoy, Stephanie DeVoy, Kyle McGahan, Joshua Poirier, Molly DeVoy, Maggie DeVoy, Jillian McGahan, Ryan DeVoy and great grandson David DeVoy.
He was the son of the late James & Ruth (MacKinnon) DeVoy and the brother of Elizabeth Smith of So. Boston, Robert and his wife Vicky DeVoy of Westwood, Ruth Wisnaskas and her husband Bill of Whitman, and the late James DeVoy, John DeVoy, Margaret Picard and Ronald DeVoy of So. Boston.
He also leaves his brother and sister in laws Robert and Susan Poirier, Carole Poirier, Richard Poirier, Donald Poirier as well as many nieces and nephews.
Dave graduated from So. Boston High School in 1955 and Northeastern University, class of 69 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He retired as Vice President and General Manager of (Honeywell) Bull and worked many years in the Boston, Phoenix and Paris facilities. A former King Lion of the Westwood Lions. He enjoyed time spent in New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesaukee as well as Scottsdale, AZ with his family & friends.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment at Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Dave's memory to Cancer Center Research, MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
He was the son of the late James & Ruth (MacKinnon) DeVoy and the brother of Elizabeth Smith of So. Boston, Robert and his wife Vicky DeVoy of Westwood, Ruth Wisnaskas and her husband Bill of Whitman, and the late James DeVoy, John DeVoy, Margaret Picard and Ronald DeVoy of So. Boston.
He also leaves his brother and sister in laws Robert and Susan Poirier, Carole Poirier, Richard Poirier, Donald Poirier as well as many nieces and nephews.
Dave graduated from So. Boston High School in 1955 and Northeastern University, class of 69 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He retired as Vice President and General Manager of (Honeywell) Bull and worked many years in the Boston, Phoenix and Paris facilities. A former King Lion of the Westwood Lions. He enjoyed time spent in New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesaukee as well as Scottsdale, AZ with his family & friends.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment at Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Dave's memory to Cancer Center Research, MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 10:31
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