Chadwick Funeral Service

Henry L. Patten, 89, of Mountain View Road died July 24, 2023, at the Merrimack County Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Henry was born in New London, NH on August 1, 1933, the son of Ernest Patten and Ezilda (Libbey) Augherton. He had lived in Wilmot his entire life. He worked for his father as a lumberman many years ago. Mr. Patten had served as Road Agent for the Town of Wilmot for 40 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Wilmot Congregational Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Henry was predeceased by a son, Timothy, in 1971. He was predeceased by three brothers, Richard Patten of NH, Harley Patten of CA, and John Patten of NH. He is...

Steven J. Winter, 84, of Newbury, NH, died peacefully with his wife at his side on July 15, 2023 at Woodcrest Village in New London after a brief illness. He was born on October 2, 1938 in Evanston, Illinois, the youngest of two sons of Oswald and Anne (Stordeur) Winter. He graduated from San Bernardino (CA) High School in 1956 and was a 1962 graduate of California State University, Los Angeles. Surviving family members include Loa (nee Vanderhoek), his wife of 59 years; two sons, Mark Winter and his wife Meredeth of South Freeport, Maine, and Eric Winter of Saco, Maine; and four grandchildren, Maisie, William, Eleanor, and Asa. Mr. Winter was pre-deceased by his brother, Richard, and...

Robert "Bob" Polleys, Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center on June 6, 2023 at the age of 62. Bob was born on April 30, 1961 in Winchester, MA to Robert L. Polleys and Barbara Parker (Smith). He married Lorraine Polleys (Dowd), the love of his life, on May 5, 2005. For 43 years, Bob worked as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, and Stifel. His children remember him as being a supportive father who could be counted on for anything, anytime, anywhere. He was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his family and friends. Bob was passionate about golf, surf casting, and telling a great joke. Bob is predeceased by his...

Christine Ann Marbach Kellett, age 75, died peacefully at home on May 23, 2023 in New London, New Hampshire, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 23, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Jerome and Patricia (Shanney) Marbach, she was raised in New York City and on Long Island, New York, the eldest of five sisters. After earning her B.A from the College of New Rochelle in History, Christine moved to the Albany, NY area to teach social studies while earning a Master's degree in history from the College of St. Rose. She then attended Albany Law School, where she met the love of her life, Mark, while in line to purchase her first year law text books. Mark and...

Ruth Anita Drews, whose remarkable capacity for energy, enthusiasm, and passion propelled her into a life of service as a pastor, college advocate, and tireless supporter of young people, died May 22, 2023 of complications after successful treatments for leukemia. Ruth, born June 21, 1954 in New Jersey, was the first of Lois Edel Brandt Drews and William "Bill" Paul Drews' five children. She graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, in 1976 with degrees in religion and history, followed by a volunteer year at Hothorpe Hall, which was then a Lutheran retreat center in England. She earned an M. Div. from Yale University in 1981. After serving an inner-city...

Verne E. Barrett, 88, of Scythe Shop Road, Elkins, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Concord Hospital. He was born in New London, NH on Nov. 20, 1934 the son of Harry and Florence M. (Hunt) Barrett. Verne graduated from New London High School in 1953 and earned an Associate's Degree from Bentley College in 1955, working briefly in Boston for several years before serving in the US Army from 1957-1959. They eventually moved to Elkins in 1965. He worked for the Patriot Investment Company in Concord from 1961-1998 while working for Phil Maher as an accountant and later as the sole owner, retiring in 2000. About a year ago, Verne moved to Woodcrest Village in New London where he received...

Scott Michael Reed died peacefully after a long struggle in UMass Memorial Hospital on May 1st, 2023 in Worcester, MA at the age of 57. He was born on November 11, 1965 in Wareham, MA and graduated from WPI in 1988 with a degree in Mathematics. He and his wife, Jennifer, were married in 1988 and enjoyed a wonderful 34 years together. During his corporate career, he was an IT executive at The Hartford, MassMutual, and AIG. In 2015, he and Jennifer purchased the Inn at Pleasant Lake in New London, NH and began their new life as innkeepers. In 2020, they purchased the New London Inn. Scott was passionate about the local community and was involved on several boards. He was also a strong...

Marion Allen, longtime Wilmot, NH resident died of congestive heart failure on March 25, 2023 at Peabody Place in Franklin. She was born Marion Louise Butson in Haverhill, NH to the late Vena Hatch and Perley Butson. Marion attended Woodsville High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from UNH and a Masters in Library Science from URI. Her 35 year career as a librarian included; New London Hospital Medical Library, Colby-Sawyer College Library and NH Hospital's Dorothy M. Breene Memorial Library. Marion was the NH representative for Clan Lindsay USA for 26 years at the NH Highland Games. As an avid hiker, she had climbed all 48 4000-foot mountains in NH, and 5 in Maine...

Althea Esther (Hanson) MacLean, 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 10, 2023 at her home in Manchester. She was born on May 6, 1926 in Aurora, IL to the late Alvin E. and Esther A. (Ellertson) Hanson. After attending a year of Albion College, she moved to Manchester, CT in 1947 where she and her husband, Roderick MacLean, lived, raised their family, and made lifelong friends. Althea was mother to her five children and 6 foster babies and was a busy and productive homemaker. She was later a bank teller at CT Bank and Trust. Althea was an extraordinary woman who embodied the 3 Hs: Head, Heart, and Hands. She had a wonderful and positive outlook on life and a strong...

A Remembrance Service for Carlton Bradford, 96, who died on March 8, 2023, will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the South Sutton Meetinghouse. A celebration will follow at Musterfield Farm, North Sutton from 2:30-5:00 P.M.

A dear friend of many in Sutton, New London, Wilmot and elsewhere, Carlton Bradford on March 8th passed away in his home, just as he had wished, without pain and without fear. Carlton Russell Bradford Jr. was born in North Sutton on 28 March 1926, to parents Carlton R. Bradford Sr. and Beatrice (Frost) Bradford. He enjoyed what he described as an idyllic childhood, attending Sutton's one-room schoolhouse; making frequent trips to the Vernondale Store for penny candy; and roaming busy Kezar Lake where, as a teenager, he worked as a pin-spotter at the Lake's bowling alley. He witnessed the paving of Sutton's dirt roads and took delight in telling the story of how he learned that asphalt was...

John Thomas Gutman "JT" died unexpectedly at home on March 7th in Sunapee, NH at the age of 76. John was born on July 19th 1946 in Queens, NY to Charles and Margaret Gutman. John graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor's degree in business and then went on to graduate from the University of Vermont with a Master's degree in Business Administration. Fate brought John and Patty McGoldrick together 3,500 miles away in San Diego, CA on a work conference before the two were married in 2003 in Wilmot NH. It was true love at first sight and has been ever since. John started his professional career as the Colchester, Vermont school district Business Manager and went on to become the...

Lorraine F. Edmunds, 78, died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 2 at her home in Deerfield, NH. Lorraine Frances Landers Edmunds was born in Norwood, MA on February 6, 1945 to Corinne Josephine Wood and Lawrence A. Landers of West Roxbury, MA. She attended St. Teresa School in West Roxbury until the family moved to Nashua in 1959 where she graduated from Mount Saint Mary's Seminary. During these early years, the Landers family built a summer home on Cape Cod and Lorraine became a lifeguard at Heights Beach in East Falmouth. Lorraine married George Edmunds of New London in 1978. Ever a political activist, she was the chairperson of Democrats for Governor Meldrim Thomson,...

Edith F. (Bailey) Powers, 91, formerly of Depot Street, died peacefully Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH. She was born in Marblehead, MA on October 25, 1931, the daughter of James S. and Esther S. (Clark) Bailey. After attending Lab Technician School in Boston, she moved to New London,NH where she worked as a Lab Tech at the old New London Hospital. She was a Homemaker, a Baker at Cricenti's Market in New London, NH and a Rural Contract Mail Carrier. She was a devoted wife, and mother, a true Celtics and Red Sox fan, an avid reader, loved anything to do with cardinals and was always ready to sit down to a good puzzle. She was particularly proud...

William Henry Batchelor passed away peacefully at age 90 in Meredith, New Hampshire on February 22, 2023 following a series of recent illnesses. He was born on July 31, 1932 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1951, where he was known as Batch. He completed a year of college in business administration at University of Bridgeport before joining the military. Mr. Batchelor served in the United States Army 54th Signal Corps from 1953 to 1955, earning the National Defense Service Medal. Following active duty, he transferred to the Army Reserve. Soon after his active military service, Mr. Batchelor returned to college and...

On Saturday January 21, 2023, the Honorable Gerald J. Carney loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Gerald was born on January 6, 1941, in Rockville Centre, New York to Georgianna (Guth) Carney and Thomas Carney. He bravely enlisted in the US Navy, was accepted into the submarine service, and served with distinction on the USS Chopper. This period of his life had a profound impact on him. After being honorably discharged in 1964, he began his law education at St. John's University School of Law in Brooklyn NY. Gerald graduated in 1969, passed the New York State Bar, and was hired by Mendes and Mount, a maritime law firm on Wall Street. ...

Jeanne Moison Tate, 91, passed away peacefully at New London Hospital on January 16, 2023, following a period of declining health. Jeanne was born in Groton, MA on July 28, 1931. She is survived by her son, Douglas Tate and daughter-in-law, Beth Tate and her daughter, Joanne Franklin, and son-in-law, Andrew Silovich; plus relatives near and far. Jeanne married James A. Tate and they settled in Simsbury, CT to raise their family and contribute to the community. Jeanne worked for the Simsbury VNA. Summers were spent on Crystal Lake in Gilmanton, Ironworks where everyone enjoyed swimming, sailing, fishing (!), especially night fishing for hornpout and fooling around on the raft down at the...

Shawn M. Croteau, 59, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2023 at his home in Newbury, NH. He was the son of John G. Croteau and Rosemary K. Croteau and grew up in Newbury. Shawn graduated from Kearsarge Regional High School, North Sutton, NH in 1981. During his school years he worked at the general store in Newbury, played basketball and ran track. After graduation he was employed by Flash Photo in New London and took night classes at Plymouth State College. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Health and Physical Education. He had been coaching for over 30 years and most recently taught physical education and health at the Merrimack School District and was coaching the...

Gerald R. Gagnon, 61, died Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born in New London, NH on May 19, 1961. Jerry graduated from Kearsarge Regional High School, N. Sutton, NH in 1980 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the State of NH for 30 years. Jerry liked to drive his Mahindra Tractor, candlepin bowling, his best friend Marty Maxfield, the Coast of Maine and especially his dog, CJ. He is predeceased by his father Robert Gagnon. Members of his family surviving include his wife of 29 years Cheryl Rogers Gagnon of North Sutton, NH his Mother Annie Rayno Gagnon, his sister Beverly Gagnon both of North Sutton and his niece Desie OKpoebo of Dedham, MA. Services will be held at the...

Helen (Parker) Tucker, 83, of Hilltop Place, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born in Waterbury, CT on May 12, 1939 the daughter of J. Henry and Elizabeth V. (Presher) Parker. She graduated from Stevens High School, Claremont, NH in 1957 and earned a B.S. degree in education from Wheelock College in 1961. Helen lived in Claremont and North Conway until moving to New London in 1964 and was a teacher in the Newport School System for 25 years. A lover of animals, Helen and her first husband, Dr. Richard Rodgers, established Pleasant Lake Veterinary Clinic when they came to New London. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of New London and the Elkins Chapel Society. She was...

Kristina Lindsay Jensen-Nikolaidis died peacefully at her home at the age of 60 on January 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Kristina was a long-time resident of New London and Londonderry, NH. She was born in New London, NH on December 10, 1962, to Jack W. Jensen and Joan M. McFadden. She and her brother, John Mark, were raised in an enriching, adventurous household. Her father, a humanities professor at Colby Sawyer College and a local minister, passed onto her his love for cultural history and sense of wanderlust. After graduating from Kearsarge Regional High School in 1981, Kristina attended Colby Sawyer where she was able to travel with her father, and his students, to...