Valley News of Lebanon

Jack Green, 84, lifetime resident of Stockbridge, died Wednesday afternoon, October 13, 2021 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born June 8, 1937; the son of Theodore J.W. Green Sr. and Marie Hartshorn Green. Jack attended elementary school on Stockbridge Common, then proudly became a Whitcomb Hornet in Bethel, graduating in 1956. Right out of high school, Jack joined the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Laffey. Jack was married to Barbara Stratton, his high school sweetheart for 62 years. She passed away in 2020. He enjoyed spending time at his hunting camp, hiking, hunting and especially reading in his favorite quiet sunny corner. He was a 50 year member...

Gladys Lord Stanley passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center for Hospice and Palliative Care on October 10th 2021. She has now joined her beloved Tom in heaven. Gladys was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of Ernest & Bertha Lord. She was raised in Hartland, Vermont with three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by son Keith and wife Barbara Stanley and daughter Gail and husband Bob Kruse. She had three grandchildren Mike, Tonya, Kim and nine great grandchildren. Gladys worked at Dartmouth Hitchcock until she was 78 years old. She enjoyed her family, cooking, canning and playing cards. Our gratitude to the Jack Byrne Center and their excellent car. Services will be...

Claremont, NH It is with profound sadness that the family of James P. Aiken announce his passing into the arms of heavenly angles on October 8, 2021, he was 68. James was born June 17, 1953 the fifth child of Charles L. Aiken Sr. and Yvonne Alice (Sylvester) Aiken in Claremont, NH. James attended Claremont Grammar Schools and graduated from Stevens High School the class of 1973. James summered on Great Island in Lake Sunapee having a very busy and typical youth. James was an active drummer in numerous area bands. James was employed by Wainshal's Furniture, Sturm Ruger and McBride Fabricators. James was single but was very family oriented always keeping abreast of all his loved ones. James...

Claremont, NH Antoinette V. Perrotto, 89 of Claremont, NH died Wednesday (October 6) at the Woodlawn Care Center in Newport, NH following a period of failing health. She was known to her friends as "Toni" and to her family as "Nanette". She was born in Claremont, NH on November 17, 1931 the daughter of Gilles and Lydia (George) Pinard and had been a lifetime Claremont resident. "Toni" had been employed by J.J. Newberry, Claremont General Hospital, and Hannaford, she also owned and operated Michael's Restaurant in Windsor, VT. She was an avid golfer. Members of her family include two daughters, Patricia Murphy and her husband, Michael, Newport, NH; Paula Dumont and her husband, Mark, Derby...

Lawrence F. Underhill, well known, loved and respected dairy farmer, USDA Conservationist, avid hiker and trail builder died at Littleton Regional Health Care on October 5th, 2021. As was his wish, no services will be held. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Hale Funeral Home of Bradford, VT is honored to be entrusted with the care of Lawrence.

Shirley A. Jennings, 82, of Lear Hill Road, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 surrounded by her children at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Unity, NH on July 5, 1939 the daughter of Fred and Josephine (Spaulding) Currier. Shirley had a fulltime job as a stay-at-home Mom and her family was always her number one priority. Matriarch of the family, she was always surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. She loved old time country music and long nights of karaoke with her family. Shirley knew all of the secret fishing spots and was the best fisherman in the family. Any kind of cookout or gathering that would include her...

Paul Arnold Messer, 78, a lifelong New London resident, was with family at his Pleasant Lake home when he died peacefully on September 29, as a result of Parkinson's Disease. Paul was born on May 10, 1943, at New London Hospital, to Geraldine and Adelbert Messer, and spent his early years working on the family's dairy farm at the Four Corners. He was one of 14 classmates to graduate from New London High School in 1962, then went to technical school before serving four years in the United States Navy on the ballistic missile submarines USS Henry Clay and USS John Marshall. Paul worked as a ski instructor for Laurie Lauridsen at King Ridge, helped build homes alongside local contractor Jim...

Anne Warren Pattison, 79, of Hanover and New London, NH, died on September 28, 2021.She was born in Albany, NY and grew up in Canajoharie, Hudson and Glens Falls, NY.She is the daughter of Minton Wright Warren and Margaret Arthur Warren Creal and step-daughter of Donald S. Creal.She is preceded in death by her husband, Brian Pattison, and daughter, Margo Menger.She is survived by her beloved partner, Horst Richter, her son Keith Pattison and his wife, Amy (Emeny), grandchild Megan Pattison Call and her husband Nick, as well as great-granddaughter Lucy Anne, grandchildren Katherine, Jack, and Brian, and daughter Jennifer Gilvar and her husband, Michael, grandchildren, Keith, Graham, and...

Lucile Leister passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Menig Nursing Home in Randolph, VT on the afternoon of September 28, 2021. Lucile succumbed to failing health over the past several months and had been on hospice that past few weeks. Lucile was born in Montpelier Vermont to Harry and Jessie Bremer where she attended primary school along with her two sisters Ginny and Mary. She attended UVM receiving a bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate in English. There, she also met the love of her life Robert Leister and they were married shortly after graduation. During Lucile's teaching career she taught in both the Stockbridge and Hartford school systems. Lucile and...

Leslie Wayne England, 74, known as "Skip" or "Pop" by family and friends, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in his home in Danbury, New Hampshire, on September 27, 2021, after a courageous battle with Progressive Bulbar Palsy ALS. He was born on November 5, 1946 in Franklin, New Hampshire, to Evelyn Eulalie MacCreighton and Leslie Earl England. Skip is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Mae (Huntoon) England, three sons, Guy England, Wayne England, and Paul England, a daughter, Debra England Stevens, three sisters, Sheila England, Bonnie Housman, and Brenda Pineo, twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and multiple nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...

John O. Stinson died peacefully on September 23, 2021. John was born and raised in Acton, MA. He was a highly decorated U.S. Army Special Forces Korean War Combat Veteran member of the elite 5th Regimental Combat Team. He returned to earn his B.S. in Civil Engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1957. He worked as an engineer for Metcalf and Eddy before being elected to the Town Manager of Saugus and Ipswich, Massachusetts. After leaving Ipswich, Stinson worked as an administrator at the Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and in 1977 the family moved to Hanover, New Hampshire, where Stinson was the Town Manager. The family purchased the Stinson's Village...

John O. Stinson died peacefully on September 23, 2021. John was born and raised in Acton, MA. He was a highly decorated U.S. Army Special Forces Korean War Combat Veteran member of the elite 5th Regimental Combat Team. He returned to earn his B.S. in Civil Engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1957. He worked as an engineer for Metcalf and Eddy before being elected to the Town Manager of Saugus and Ipswich, Massachusetts. After leaving Ipswich, Stinson worked as an administrator at the Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and in 1977 the family moved to Hanover, New Hampshire, where Stinson was the Town Manager. The family purchased the Stinson's Village...

Robert John Hagen passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon after a courageous and noble fight against an aggressive cancer diagnosis. He was 76 years old. Robert, or Pa as he was affectionately known by his family, was born and raised in New York. He was very talented and a hard worker, being successful in many business ventures, including real estate and woodworking, but his true love was graphic design and art. He had created his own business called the Hagen Group. Robert married Geraldine Maggiore in 1963 and they settled in Long Island, NY, where they raised their two sons. After several visits around New England, they fell in love with...

Richard "Duffer" T. Cole, 66, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on Monday Sept. 20, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1955 at APD in Lebanon, NH to Thomas D. and Mildred M. (Stanley) Cole. Duffer was a veteran, serving in the Army. He graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1973. For most of his career he was a long-haul truck driver, he also worked at Ottauquechee Well Drilling for a number of years as well as for the towns of Pomfret and Woodstock. Most recently he was self employed as your well known scrap metal collector (known to his family as "the Man of Steel"). But Duffer was so much more to so many, always lending a hand when it was needed. Rough on the outside...

Bradford VT-Margaret Ellen Erwin, 90 of Bradford went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning September 16th 2021. She was born in Vero Beach, FL on July 23, 1931 the daughter of Rufus and Mattie Bell (Calhoun) Coleman. She graduated from Vero Beach High School. While living in Vero Beach she worked as a sales clerk and a waitress. She attended the First Church of God in Vero Beach. On July 25, 1959 she married Wayne Albert Erwin at the Congregational Church in Bradford and moved to Vermont. Together they built a home in Bradford on part of the Erwin farmstead and raised their family. Margaret loved gardening, sewing, reading and cooking for her family and frequent guests. She was a...

Richard Malcolm Leach, born July 16, 1933, in Evansville, IN, died peacefully at home in New London, NH, on September 16, 2021. Son of Walter Barton Leach and Florence Malcolm Leach, and Edward Sturgis of Boston, he grew up in Chestnut Hill, MA, spending summers in Manchester, MA, where he acquired his love of the sea and sailing. He attended Holderness School and Trinity College, graduating in 1955. After completing ROTC training, he joined the Air Force where he earned his wings pursuing his love of flying. After the Air Force, Dick made his home in Dover, MA, and married Evlyn Bardeen with whom he raised four children. He established himself as a successful "Bond Man" in his 25-year...

Corinth, Vermont- Philo C. Kennedy, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Corinth with his loving family at his side on September 14, 2021. Philo was born on May 6, 1931 in Woodsville, NH. He grew up in Newbury Vermont and attended East Corinth school and graduated from Bradford Academy. He was an intricate part of his basketball team at Bradford Academy and a math whiz. Till the day he died he could tell you the phone number of everyone he has had contact or did business with, without the use of technology. He had a sharp mind for numbers! After high school Philo joined the US Navy and fought in the Korean War. He was in the Navy from 1949-1953. After his tour in the navy, Philo...

Joan Holly McDowell, 77, of Naples, Florida, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 7, 2021. Joan, commonly known as Holly, was born in December 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the middle child of three daughters. Her family moved to Long Island where she graduated high school and later married Charles Thomas McDowell in 1963. Charlie was a patrolman for the Nassau County Police Dept. in NY. He frequently visited his cousin, Bill Graham, in Vermont. They enjoyed hunting at Bill's camp in W. Newbury. Some may recall Bill Graham as one of the first Vermont State Troopers in the Upper Valley; later appointed the Windham County Sheriff serving in that role for 33 yrs. Charlie and...

Newport, NH On September 4th, 2021, Ronald P. Morin died unexpectedly at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He was 77 years old. Ronald P Morin is survived by his wife Sandra L Morin of Newport, NH; His Children Eric D. Morin & wife Robyn of Sunapee, NH, Shawn M. Morin of Claremont, NH, Heather L. Morin-Riley and husband Bob of New Smyrna Beach, FL.: and siblings Tom Morin and Wife Diane of Newport, NH, Donna J. Coombs and Companion Ken of Charlestown, NH and Gary Morin and wife Ann of Stockton Springs, ME. He had 13 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren. He also had many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his youngest son Scott R. Morin and his Parents Roland "Chewy 'Morin...

Jeanette A. Culver of Lebanon passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at Mt. Ascutney hospital due to complications from Covid-19. She was born on September 27, 1929 at her family's farm house in East Calais, VT to Robert and Alice Converse. Jeanette inherited her father's kind, humble and quiet personality. She graduated from Montpelier High School in Montpelier, VT in 1948 and quickly began her career in secretarial office work. She married James Culver on December 20, 1950 in East Calais, VT. Jeanette cherished time spent with her family and Saturday night dancing with her husband. For several years, she was a stay at home Mom. Her priority was taking care of her children...

Phil Langevin, of Franklin NH. died September 2, 2021, after a long but courageous battle with lymphoma. On January 2, 1948 he was born to Clovis & Arlene (Lamere) Langevin of Claremont. He was a 1967 graduate of Stevens High School, later entered the U.S. Army and after being honorably discharged, he worked as a service manager at Rice/Sullivan Tire. Following an injury at work, he graduated from New Hampshire College (now SNHU), with a BS in Accounting. He became a Field Revenue Agent and instructor, traveling the country to teach new recruits for the Internal Revenue Service. He maintained his certification as a Certified Public Accountant and retired from the IRS 2013. He is...