A talented and tenacious young woman she went on to earn her AA in accounting at New Hampshire vocational college.

In the 1990s, she went to work with her sisters, Norma Dondero and Marilyn Bennet. A skilled seamstress, quilter and knitter, she was always working on some kind of challenging project. She especially enjoyed making teddies, dolls and little clothes for them to wear.

Many know her for her warm greetings and welcoming smile while working at the Bank of New Hampshire in Glen, N.H.

When she retired she moved to Conway to be closer to her kids, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She spent her time hiking being adventurous and creating art. She will be lovingly missed by her family.

Althea is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Bennett and Sharon Neally; her children, Doreen Hall, Craig Hall, Vicki Hall and Terri Boulia Hall; as well as many wonderful friends at Greenbriar; grandchildren; and all that knew her.

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Isabel G. Crouse was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Glen, N.H., she passed away on Oct. 31, 2020, in her home with family by her side. She was the oldest living native at 100 years of age in Bartlett, N.H.

She was well known for her many hobbies from cooking, sewing, painting and stenciling to name a few. She was loved by many and has loved many in her life. She always looked on the bright side of things in life as she always knew that tomorrow might not be. She lived every day like it was her last. She lived life to the fullest, loved deeply and cherished her family and all the memories life had given her. She wouldn’t want people to be sad that she is no longer on this earth, she would want us to be kind to each other as tomorrow might not come.

She was well-known for working at White Trellis along with many private residential cleanings. She is survived by her beloved dog, Lady, and her cat, Smokey; children, Rita Gordon (deceased Haven Gordon); Roberta Stanley (deceased Arthur Stanley); and Richard Crouse (Julie Eastman). She was proud of all of her grandchildren, Haven Gordon, Mitchell Gordon, Randall Gordon, Fred Holt, Cheryl Beaupre, Heather Stanley, Darlene Fenstermaker, Jennifer Smart, Richard Crouse and Heidi Crouse; 11 great-grandchildren (she was very proud of her great-grandson Richard D. Crouse for becoming part of N.H. Fish and Game); six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed Mia Kiesmans visits every week along with Brooklyn and Emma Flagg. A graveside service will be held at the glen cemetery for family and friends in the spring of 2021. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Gibson Center in North Conway N.H

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GEORGE GRAMSTORFF    With heavy hearts and tear-fi lled eyes, we share that George Gramstorff of Glen, N.H., formerly of Everett, Mass., left this world on Sunday Jan. 3, 2021, at the age of 83, hopefully for a place where he will be once again free to share all the hugs and smooches he so loved to give.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Josephine Gramstorff of Everett. He left Everett to live in his beloved mountains and always stayed a proud Everettite. He leaves his wife, best friend and partner of 39 years Cathy Cronin along with the extended Cronin and Queenan families. He was very grateful to Carol and Jay Hartnett, John and Carolyn Cronin, Patty and Warren Anderson and Jackie and Paul Covino for their unending support of keeping him out of nursing homes, keeping him company during many hospital stays and always being there to help him.

He was a very proud uncle to Shawn, Tara, Kyle, Brandon, Courtney, Paul, Christopher, Katie and Maddie. George was ever grateful of the Bradford, Lemieux, and Plati families, special high school friends that were extended family to him as well as his close pal cuzzin Frankie Esser. A cuzzin to many and friend to infi nite persons.

 Late proprietor of The Scarecrow Pub & Grill, a place where friends would meet, family would gather and treasurable memories would grow. A place where his adored nieces and nephews would refer to as childhood. George, Georgie, Porgie, GG, was a man of many words, larger than life in personality and generous spirit. His greatest joy in life was his family, his friends and his goldens. He lived for telling stories, laughing, watching Everett & BC Football and cruising with the top down in his Mustang. His sharp wit, charming sense of humor, contagious smile and open heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends will forever cherish the memories they shared, the stories and jokes he told and the love he left behind. Honoring his wishes there will be a celebration party at a later date to be determined, when we believe it will be safer for friends and family to gather together, tell some stories and raise their glasses. Cathy would like to sincerely thank “Visiting Angels” Erika and Melisa from the Conway Veterans Administration who made it possible for him to be cared for at home, as well as the Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County. George was a true supporter of helping those in need and would only ask that you pay it forward. As W.C. Fields said, “Why limit happy to an hour?”

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Russell Fish, 73, passed away at Maine Medical Center on Jan. 17, 2021, after a series of illnesses. Russell was born in Revere, Mass., on July 23, 1947, and was the only son of Albert C. Fish and Ernestine Russell. Russ grew up in Massachusetts, but his heart was always in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He fi rst visited this area as a boy and helped his father build a home in Crawford Notch, which they called Jellystone. These trips to New Hampshire instilled in him a love of the mountains, hiking, and the outdoors.

 Russ met his future wife, Margaret (Trecarten) Fish, while they were both working at the Willey House one summer. They were married in 1969 and remained deeply committed to one another throughout their lives. Russell joined the United States Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War as part of the Red Horse Squadron. He also served in the Strategic Air Command in North Dakota. He was an avid photographer and loved to take photos both while he was in Vietnam and while documenting two family trips to many of America’s national parks. Russ liked to claim that the family visited “some parks,” but Dan, Bec, and Katie are pretty sure that they have visited every Indian ruin in the continental United States.

Over the course of his career, Russ worked on a number of prominent structures including the Mount Washington Observatory, the White Mountains School, and the nuclear power plant at Seabrook. However, some of his fondest memories were working with his trusted friend Mike Lynn building homes in the valley. Most people knew Russ as a private person, but his children and grandchildren fondly remember the hours that he spent with them building amazing treehouses, constructing and launching model rockets, playing a mean game of hearts, and teaching them to shoot at the gravel pit.

 Russ is survived by his former wife Peg Fish and three of his four children, Rebecca Fish (Jonathan Scanlon) of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; Daniel Fish (Allyson Conley) of North Berwick, Maine; and Katherine Fish of Bartlett, N.H. Russell was predeceased by his daughter Amy Ruth Fish; and his sister Penny Spring. Russell is also survived by fi ve grandchildren, Jonathan Blackwell Russell Scanlon, Katherine Eleanor Scanlon, Alexander William Scanlon, Owen Russell Fish and Maggie Victoria Fish. Above all, Russ was a good man, who worked hard, and lived his life with decency and integrity. He left this world surrounded by the people he loved most, and he will forever be remembered as a beloved father and grandfather. The family plans a private viewing at Furber White Funeral Home this week. There will be a service and burial with full military honors at the Garland Ridge Cemetery in the spring of 2021.

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Master Sgt. Roland Arthur Bellerose, 78, of Ohatchee, Ala., died on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at NEARMC. Per the family’s wishes there will be no public services held at this time.

Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Bellerose; his parents Arthur Bellerose and Marie Rose Desgroseilliers Bellerose; his eldest son Remo Arthur Bellerose; and one great-grandson Cadyn. Left to cherish Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose’s memory are his children, Sylvia (Roscoe) Reaves of Jacksonville, Ala.; Sandra (Terry) Tolbert of Ohatchee; and Roy (Misty) Bellerose of Wellington, Ala.; his grandchildren, Mindy, Megan, Brandon, Little Terry, Faith and Lauryn; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Jane, Mary Anne and Rita; one brother Steve; and several nieces and nephews.

Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was retired from the Army, where he faithfully served his country for 23 years. During his military career, Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose enjoyed his position as an MP. In his spare time, Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was a Catholic by faith. He loved to fi sh and spend time with his family and was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. No matter the situation, Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was going to make sure he took care of his family and provided for them. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Cowboy has passed but will not be forgotten and will be missed by all of us._

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Mary Ann (Bellerose) Leavitt of West Ossipee, N.H., passed away at the age of 81 on May 28, 2023, at Huggins Hospital after an extended period of illness. Mary Ann was born in Littleton, N.H., on Aug. 18, 1941, and was the daughter of Arthur and Marie Bellerose of Bartlett, N.H.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years E. Morton Leavitt; her son Scott Leavitt of Conway, N.H.; and daughter Laurie Lewis Bain of Bailey, Colo. Mary Ann was blessed to have four grandchildren, Joshua Stout, Kylie Lewis, Kennah Leavitt and Ryan Leavitt; three great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Brady and Bruin Stout; and three special young men and their families (Jeremiah, Jake and Joel Stout). She also leaves her longtime friend and second daughter, Amanda Grey of Milan, N.H.; and her beloved sisterin- law Diane Whipple of Spring Hill, Fla. Siblings that survive her are her twin sister Mary Jane Doherty of Wayland, Mass.; brother Steven Bellerose of Spotsylvania, Va.; and sister Rita Whittum of Ossipee, N.H.

She had many nieces and nephews that meant a great deal to her. In 1970, Morton and Mary Ann purchased two parcels of property, one bordering Ossipee Lake with approximately 800 feet of water frontage and the second parcel of backland containing substantial acreage. An office was established at the entrance to what is now known as The Bluffs on Ossippee Lake. While Morton was laboring to build roads and the water system, Mary Ann took great pride in greeting potential purchasers. With her wonderful personality and sales ability, she successfully convinced many buyers to purchase. Starting with one lot, her own home, “The Bluffs” grew to be recognized as a quality sub-division thanks to her passion and zeal.

Morton and Mary Ann enjoyed traveling to Port Charlotte, Fla., following their retirement where they developed wonderful friendships that endured for many years. Mary Ann enjoyed her grandchildren very much and always looked forward to the weekend visits with the locals and monthlong visits from Colorado. She was the “Hostess with the Mostest,” loving to cook for and entertain her family and friends. She was a great story-teller and there was never a dull moment when she was around! Mary Ann had a fantastic sense of humor and was extremely quick witted. Her laughter was delightfully contagious. Mary Ann was an avid golfer and spent many hours practicing to hone her skills. She joined the Indian Mound Country Club and was a member for 26 years, winning the title of Women’s Club Champion. She was also a member of the North Conway Country Club for 20 years and won the Women’s Senior Club Championship. Over the years Mary Ann played courses all over the state and ultimately earned the distinguished honor of Women’s New Hampshire State Champion. Services will be held at Freedom Christian Church, 12 Elm St. in Freedom, N.H., on June 17 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, an organization Mary Ann felt strongly about. ------------------------_

Roger Clemons of Bartlett, N.H., passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 13, 2021, on his way to his 200th sky dive.

Roger was born on July 14, 1948, to Mary (Willoughby) and Bruce Clemons of Bartlett.

He graduated from Kennett High School in 1966 and Plymouth State University in 1970.

Roger married Connie Dean, and they welcomed son Jason and made their home in Jackson, N.H., for many years.

Roger worked at Story Land for two years running the steam engine and this led to his working on the Cog Railway for a stint. His extensive knowledge of trains made him well-known and respected in the rail-fan community.

Roger was for many years the valley coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind and later Destination Imagination. He coached many Jackson/Bartlett student teams to the state level.

In 2003, Roger attended the auditions for Resort Players’ “A Christmas Carol”with dear family friends Melinda and Marissa to watch them audition. While there he was convinced to audition himself and he was then smitten.

Over the next 18 years, he was involved repeatedly with all of the local theater groups either onstage, backstage, designing sets, creating props, writing plays, or directing performances with the theater company he brought to life, Picket Fence Theater.

Well in to his 60s, Roger discovered skydiving and was hooked. He completed 199 tandem dives at Sky Dive New England and many days could be found there watching and cheering others during their jumps as well.

In 2016, Roger became a fierce supporter of the transgender community in the fight for nondiscrimination. His work on the sidelines empowered many people to be who they were meant to be.

Roger leaves behind his son Jason of Biddeford, Maine; his sister Marilyn Ruggles and her husband, John (with whom Roger worked on the Cog) of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and his former wife and good friend Connie Dean of Jackson.Left behind as well are many cousins,many friends and hundreds of former OM members, DI members,and theater kids that have become amazing human beings due to knowing Roger in one aspect or another. Roger also leaves behind thousands of books as he never met a book he didn’t like. He considered Shakespeare, Mark Twain and Dr. Seuss as personal friends.

A celebration of life will be held Oct.23 at noon at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Conway, N.H.

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Evelyn Ruth Sanborn Bailey, 82, passed away in her home, where she most wanted to be on Oct. 11, 2021, surrounded by her family, after fighting a long courageous battle.

Evelyn was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., on March 26, 1939. She was the daughter of Leon and Lillian Sanborn. She grew up in Bartlett, N.H., and graduated from Bartlett High School. She had many memories of school days, sports: basketball, ice skating, bowling. She loved singing; joined the girls choir when she was 10 when her mother took over the church choir. She was in a variety of shows and choir concerts, throughout her years here. She took a year’s secretarial course at Pierce College in Concord, N.H. In 1959, she married Ray F. Bailey, Jr. They moved to Melrose, Mass., where they lived for 36 years, and there, they raised three sons. Evelyn was very active in the Melrose Congregational Church in which she helped with daycare, the thrift shop and participated in the dance choir which she enjoyed immensely. She worked for 15 years at Transitron, which she really loved and at CDI for 13 years. To earn a little extra income, she started cleaning homes of several clients, with whom she became good friends.

(Picture at right shows Evelyn and twin sister Ellen on left, 1970)

After her mother’s passing in 1995, Evelyn and Ray moved back to Bartlett. She didn’t stay idle for long. Her sister, Ellen, wasted no time getting her in the choir, although she said, “NO SOLOS.” Just having her there was a joy. She became involved with the Bartlett Congregational Church in other ways. She decorated for every holiday, helped with February Suppers, coffee hours and funeral luncheons along with Greta George. She volunteered for the Bartlett/ Jackson food pantry and for a time, she drove medical clients for Carroll County RSVP. She joined the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was an asset to the organization. Once she was situated back here, she cleaned homes for many clients and again made numerous friends, even went to lunch with one of them every week. She loved her garden, cooking, baking, crossword puzzles, crocheting and most of all, watching the Red Sox. She enjoyed cooking big meals and having friends and family for dinners and did them with such ease. Most of all, she loved her family and was always thrilled when she knew they were coming.

 She was predeceased by her parents, Leon and Lillian Sanborn; sister, Doris Chadbourne; three brothers, Carl, Kenneth and Carroll Sanborn.

Survivors include her husband of more than 62 years, Ray, of Bartlett; sons, Ray 3rd (Marnie) of Shortsville, N.Y., Michael (Leslie) of Carlisle, Mass.; Mark (Laura) of Littleton, Mass; and Ryan Garrett of Concord, N.H.; grandchildren: Shayne (Ashley, Logan, great-granddaughter, MacKenna), Remy, Trevor, Paige, Penny and Ruby; brother, Henry Sanborn (Donna) of North Kingstown, R.l.; and twin sister, Ellen Hayes of Bartlett; niece, Bonnie Cross of Bartlett (more like a sister) and many more nieces and nephews.

The Bailey and Hayes families wish to extend their heartfelt “Thanks and Gratitude” to Jen’s Friends, Visiting Nurse Homecare & Hospice, staff of Memorial Hospital, the Merriman House, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Rabideau, Leona Cloutier, for the wonderful care they gave Evelyn, and to all those who sent their love and support of which there are many, for all the cards, food, flowers and visitors. She was appreciative of everything and everyone.

 A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Dec 4, at the Bartlett Congregational Church at 1 p.m. There will be a special luncheon following the service. In lieu of flowers,donations may be sent to Jen’s Friends, Bartlett Congregational Church or any charity of your choice. ===

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It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Judd Holt, 72, of Hill, N.H., announce her passing. She left this world in the early hours of Dec 23, 2021, with her loving husband of 33 years holding her hand, reminiscing of good times.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Holt; brothers, Martin and Raymond; sisters, Dorothy, Kim and Margret. She was preceded by sisters, Judy and Ellen; mother Mary; and father Wallace. Her children include: Judy of Epsom N.H.; Lorraine of Colorado; Shane of North Carolina; Clayton of Bartlett, N.H.; Angela of Conway, N.H.; and Vicki of Conway; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; four great-nieces and nephews; and countless cousins and extended family and friends whose lives she’s warmed and touched.

She began her life in Bartlett, where she often recalled having to be back across the tracks by when the afternoon whistle blew.

 After her family moved to Hill, she would be sent to the store during school to fetch Canada mints for her teacher, and remembered going swimming with her brothers and sisters while her father listened to the Red Sox on the radio. In her young years, she played outside at the local sand pit making roads for toy cars and hunting for garnets.

 Losing her mother Mary Judd (Ainsworth) when she was only 14, she had to grow up quickly and learned cooking for others from both of her grandmothers Judd and Ainsworth. She married at 16 and later started her family with daughter Judy, named after her oldest sister who preceded her when Lorraine was 13 years old. She was always in the kitchen baking someone’s favorite treat and selflessly giving the most thoughtful and handmade gifts. Some may remember the fondness she had for painting, collecting cookbooks and, of course, “The Wizard of Oz.” She even had a chance to meet one of the actors who played a Munchkin in the original film. She’d crochet for hours and give bags of mittens, hats, Afghans and clothes to family, churches, charities, schools and veterans without ever wanting recognition. Children warmed her heart and she made sure by her own hands that they were warm, too.

 She had an adventurous side and wasn’t afraid to move to new locations and set up warm, welcoming homes in Maine, Colorado and New Hampshire. Most recently, she was excited to live in and restore her dear Aunt Hilda’s house in Hill, where she spent time as a child and made many memories within. Most precious to her was spending time with her family, hosting large holiday gatherings and attending reunions while seeing and catching up with loved ones. She will be missed terribly by each and every one of them. In her honor, it is requested to consider spending time and connecting with family at every opportunity, in her words “Tomorrow is not promised,” make the phone call, write that letter and forgive quickly.

The family will plan a gathering and celebration of Lorraine’s life at the Fryeburg cemetery in the summer of 2022.

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Ruth Alison Russell Ainsworth, 71, of Intervale, passed May 4, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born May 6, 1950, she was the eldest daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Lent) Russell. Raised on Cedarcroft Farm, she graduated Kennett High, and remained a life long resident of Intervale, NH.

 In life, she spent years working for the U.S. Postal delivering mail on the rural route in the valley. She had experiences as former member of the Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance Service, she also enjoyed activities as a member of American Legion Post #95 Ladies Auxiliary. Growing up, she enjoyed helping her father on the farm.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a younger brother, Tuck Russell. She leaves behind her beloved former husband Kenneth Ainsworth of Bartlett and their two children, Richeal Ainsworth Bartruff and family of Lebanon, TN, and Cortina Ainsworth of Raleigh, NC. She will be greatly missed by two grand children, John Patrick Irving VI and Lowell Alexander Bartruff and her great grand daughter Piper Rosaleen Irving.

 She also leaves behind siblings, Sue Roberts of Lovell, ME, and family of Buxton, ME and Ann Young of Newport News, VA, and family of Newport News, VA and Glen, NH.

 In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Harvest Hill Animal Shelter as she loved all animals. The family would love to have you share any memories or pictures you may have of her. You can mail them to 478 Thorn Hill Road, Intervale NH, 03845. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.--

Jo-Ellen (Jody) Greenwood, 66, of Stow, Maine, was called home by her lord and savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2022 after a long battle of illnesses.

 Jo-Ellen (Jody) Greenwood Jody was born on Aug. 8, 1955, to Homer and Marion Greenwood of Bartlett, N.H. After graduating high school, Jody went on to live a life of selfless service with many of her fondest memories being involved in the Cub and Boy Scouts where she impacted the lives of many being a Den Mom. She continued caring for individuals at the state hospital, several group homes and provided in home care to many. In addition, Jody volunteered her time to help the less fortunate including but not limited to making hats, donating clothes and needed items to the homeless community as well as contribution of food or just a listening ear.

When Jody wasn’t doing all of the above she was knee deep in advocating to protect the rights of all individuals with the Client’s Rights Committee. Jody’s faith and belief in Jesus has carried her throughout her life never letting her down and answering her biggest prayer with the gift of her son, Christopher. She was a firm believer that anything could be achieved through prayer and Jesus. Jody lived the word of Jesus daily and was an amazing role model for her godson Krysjen keeping his faith and knowledge alive.

 Jody is predeceased by her maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents and her father, Homer Greenwood. She is survived by her beloved life partner Dominic Crivello of Stow, Maine; her Mother, Marion Greenwood of Rindge, N.H.; son Christopher Greenwood and wife Molly of North Conway, N.H.; brothers, John Greenwood, Charlie Greenwood, Frank Greenwood and their families; aunts, uncles, cousins; godson Krysjen and her best friend Jenn.

Graveside services will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Crawford Notch Road (Route 302), in Bartlett at 10 a.m. on Aug. 8, 2022. A light reception will follow at the Gibson Center at 14 Grove St. in North Conway. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Jody’s favorite charity; St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.----

Christopher Charles Greenwood of North Conway, N.H., passed away suddenly on June 26, 2024.

He was one of a kind; the best husband, friend, son, grandson, cousin, uncle and nephew. You were lucky if you ever got to know him. He was known to be the most giving, thoughtful man who would do anything for anyone at any time.

Chris was born Jan. 3, 1983, to Jo-Ellen Greenwood and Barry Lombard. He grew up a true Bartlett boy attending Bartlett Elementary and Kennett High School. He joined the fire service before graduating high school and served on a few departments around the valley but landed as Rescue Captain of the North Conway Fire Department up until 2011.

He took many years off from the department but excitedly rejoined in 2022. The fi re/rescue service was his true passion. He loved caring for others and help ing his community.

His fellow members meant the world to him and he respected each and every one of them. Chris also spent time in the past working at Memorial Hospi tal as an EMT where he met his wife, Molly. They spent 10 of the best years together experiencing all of life’s adventures and les sons.

Their most recent adven ture was building the house and property of their dreams. Chris took great pride in the project and fi nally got to see the completion of the garage he always dreamed of, the day of his passing.

 His favorite days were those spent on the tractor mowing the fi elds then coming home to his wife and his beloved cats; Hunter, Loki and Linden.

Chris is preceded by his father, Barry Lombard; mother Jo-El len Greenwood; grandmother Marion Greenwood; and grandfa ther Homer Greenwood.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Molly; his uncle Frank Greenwood and his wife, Joan of Mendon, Mass.; his uncle John Greenwood and his signif icant other, Patti, of Wolfeboro, N.H.; and his uncle Charlie Greenwood and his wife, Denise, of Rindge, N.H. He also leaves behind many cousins and friends as well as the Cannell family who grew to love him in a big way.

 A special thank you to Jackson Police, Bartlett/Jackson ambu lance and the staff at Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care in Chris’s fi nal hours. In true Chris fashion, he continues to give to others as he was able to be an organ and tissue donor.

Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremations Services.

A service will be held Satur day, July 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Conway Fire Depart ment. Parking and shuttles for transportation will be at Cran more Mountain and Memorial Hospital. Donations to honor Chris can be made to the North Conway Firefi ghters Association, P.O. Box 235 North Conway, NH 03860-----------------====================--

Donna L. Chappee,

age 83 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away on November 30th at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green.

She was born October 24, 1939 in Bartlett, New Hampshire the daughter of the late Virginia O. Chappee. She was a resident of Mount Washington Valley until she relocated in 2007.

Donna had an undying love for animals and helped her youngest daughter, Charlene with the rescue of many animals over the last 25 years. She also loved to read, was a bit of a rockhound in her younger years in New Hampshire, loved sewing - making many beautiful pillows over the years, as well as many of the outdoor activities that living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire allowed.

 She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Virginia Chappee in 2000 and her grandson, Kainan Provost in 2021. She is survived by her three daughters, Charlene Chappee of Bowling Green, KY, Janine Holdrige (Doug) of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Maureen Hussey of Summerville, SC and her three grandchildren, Alyssa Hussey and Brian Hussey both of Winchester, VA and Kaleb Provost of Willsboro, NY.

A special thanks to Robin Hop and family of Morgantown, KY for their friendship and care of Donna in her time of need. We will be forever grateful. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Butler County Animal Shelter in Morgantown, KY or to any animal rescue of your choice in her name.  

Editors Note:  Donna graduated from Bartlett High School where she was active in sports and was crowned "Miss Sky Valley" at a 4th of July beauty contest. 

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-Holmes, Robert:  -Sadly, on Dec. 2, 2022, Robert Francis “Bob/Elvis” Holmes passed away peacefully after a brief stay at the hospital.

Robert Francis “Bob/Elvis” Holmes Bob was predeceased by his parents, John and Frances (Seavey Willey) Holmes and his brothers, Edward and John “Hot Rod” Holmes. He is survived by his partner of 26 years, Pamela; her children, Gatia and Marshall, their spouses, Michael and Angela, and grandchildren Brooke; Emma and Anna. He is also survived by his previous spouse, Sally; and his daughters, Kim and Kathleen, their husbands, Dave and Andy, and grandchildren, Allie, Luke, Kate and Bridget.

He is also survived by his three sisters, Charlotte, Mary and Betty and many cousins, nieces and nephews along with too many friends to count.

Bob, a true native son of the valley, born April 15, 1944, in North Conway, N.H., graduated from Kennett High School. Bob worked at Cranmore Mountain, ran his own construction company and built and operated Glen Sand and Gravel until 2018. Bob was an exceptionally caring, kind and generous individual and was always the life of the party. It may have been 20 degrees out but Bob was still wearing shorts. Bob lived to make small rocks out of big rocks.

Elvis may have left the building but he is still taking care of business. There will be a private family burial. Please join the family to share remembrances and celebrate his life at the Red Fox in Jackson, N.H., on Friday Dec. 9, at 12:30 p.m.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Rubin, Leona Cloutier, and the rest of staff of the Chemo department at Memorial Hospital who gave him such wonderful care. Thanks also to Valerie Lozier for her care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Visiting Nurses and Hospice Care Services of Northern Carroll County or Jen’s Friends. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.------

Merle Burnell Grant, 92, of League City, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born on February 8, 1929, in Glen, New Hampshire, to Charles William and Hattie (Burnell) Grant. Mr. Grant was the last surviving member of the Grant Boys from Glen.

He graduated as Valedictorian from Bartlett High School in 1947. He attended The University of New Hampshire and was a member of the ROTC. Upon graduation from UNH he served the Country that he loved in the United States Army. He was a Korean War Veteran. After his honorable discharge from the Army,

Merle returned to Glen and began his career working for the Bartlett Experimental Forest. He then joined the U.S. Forest Service and moved to Elkins, West Virginia; Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Merle moved to Lexington, Kentucky to begin working with the Department of Health and Human Services.

He then moved to Middletown, Maryland and worked for HHS in Baltimore and Rockville. Merle retired from the Department of HHS in 1988. In 1993 Merle moved to Danville, Kentucky, where he enjoyed volunteering at the Mercer County Elementary School and participating in the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at his church.

While in Kentucky, Merle became a Kentucky Colonel for his love and dedication to his beloved Kentucky Wildcats. In 2005 he moved to League City, Texas, where spent his later years volunteering at Interfaith Caring Ministries. He was a member of St. Paul Anglican Church. He enjoyed watching baseball, college basketball and riding around with his son-in-law in the golf cart. Merle was a devout Christian who found joy in helping every one.

Merle never forgot his beloved White Mountains and spent many years hunting and fishing in them. Even when he moved away he returned frequently to hunt.

Mr. Grant was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Gloria (Clemons). He is also survived by his daughters, Laura (Peter) Nielsen of Painesville, OH, Lynda (Alejandro) Perez of Alvin, TX and Leslie (Edgar) Mamud of League City. Also surviving are his nine grandchildren, Amanda, Christina, Zachary, Nicholas, Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Elizabeth and Sarah and thirteen great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers Ervin Grant, Edward Grant and his identical twin brother, Earle Grant.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday June 26, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11456 Space Center Blvd., Houston, TX 77059, with visitation to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Church. ---------

Gloria Clemons Grant, 91, of League City, Texas, died on Monday May 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on June 19, 1931, in Bartlett, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of Ralph and Floris Clemons.

Mrs. Grant graduated as valedictorian, from Bartlett High School, in 1949, and from the Laconia School of Nursing, as a Registered Nurse, in 1952. Mrs. Grant was the former director of nursing at the North Conway Memorial Hospital and continued her nursing career when she moved with her husband to West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Kentucky, and Maryland.

A lifelong lover of books, she retired from nursing and began her second career as a book seller at Walden Books. In 1993, Mrs. Grant and her husband retired to Danville, Kentucky. She was a devout member of the Order of the Daughters of the King and was an active member of St. Phillips Episcopal Church, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. She was also a member of the Christian Women’s’ Club.

In 2005, Mrs. Grant and her husband moved to League City, Texas.

She is survived by her daughters, Laura (Peter) Nielsen, Lynda (Alex) Perez, and Leslie (Edgar) Mamud. Also surviving, are her grandchildren, Amanda, Christina, Zachary, Nicholas, Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Also surviving are fourteen great grandchildren, her brother, Ralph Clemons, Jr. (Kathy), her brother-in-law, Robert Tibbets, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Merle B. Grant, her parents, her sisters, Rita Tibbets and Brenda Stoner, and brothers, Richard Clemons, and John Clemons.

A funeral service will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, in League City, Texas, on Saturday, May 06, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. Burial, in Glen, New Hampshire, will be held at a later date.---

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Flora Leona Giles Jones of Boothbay, Maine, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, with her son and daughter at her side.Flora was born at home in Boothbay during a snowstorm on May 11, 1925, to Samuel Fremont and Esther (Gray) Giles. She graduated from Boothbay High School in 1942 and Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine, in 1945.

She taught in the Jackson Grammar School and Josiah Bartlett Elementary School over her 42-year career. She was instrumental in forming the Bartlett Drama Club, served on the PTA, was a trustee of the Bartlett Public Library, and was actively involved in her school and community. She was a member of the Bartlett Union Congregational Church, a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the original Church Mice.  

Her lasagna recipe became a staple of the groups Famous February Suppers.Believing that children should know about and enjoy the mountains that surrounded them, Flora led her classes on hikes and field trips. Her love of the mountains led her to tackle the highest summits in New England with fellow teacher, Lois Howe. The pair bagged all of the peaks in New Hampshire to become members of the 4,000 Foot Club.

Flora grew up next door to the Boothbay Playhouse and worked at the summer theater during her high school years. After she retired from teaching, she returned to the home where she was born and became part of the Boothbay community once again.

 Always ready to talk politics, she was a supporter of the Republican Party in the Boothbay region, continuing her proud life-long membership of the party of her family.

She was an active member of the Boothbay Civic Association and for several years hosted the BCA Art Show in her barn.

Flora is survived by her son, Gene G. Chandler of Bartlett, and her daughter, Mikell (Chandler) Perry and her husband, Frank Perry, of Fryeburg, Maine; four grandchildren, Erik G. Chandler and his wife Lori, of Bartlett, Justin C. Chandler and his wife Corie, of Telluride, Colo., Jesica (Beyerle) Garrou and her husband Henry, of San Francisco, Calif., and Christopher Perry of Fryeburg; and two great-grandchildren, Ella Rose and Morgan Brooke Chandler.

She was predeceased by her husband, David Lloyd Jones of Bartlett; her sister, Susan (Giles) Pendleton; her brother, Marshall Giles; her grandson, Brett Chandler Beyerle; and her daughter-in-law, Nancy Chandler.

A funeral service will be held at the Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay, on Saturday, April 22, at 2 PM. A memorial service will be held in Bartlett at a later date.

Donations may be made in Floras memory to the Nancy Chandler-Brett Beyerle Memorial Fund, RR 1, Box 100, Intervale, NH 03845, or to the Boothbay Civic Association, P.O. Box 81, Boothbay, ME 04537.

Arrangements are with Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay.Toodle-doo.==

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Delia H. Clemons   On Thursday afternoon, June 2nd,1927 at six o’clock, Mrs. Delia H. Clemons, wife of Oscar W. Clemons of Bartlett passed into the great beyond.

Mrs. Clemons was in good health until Monday, May 30th when she took to her bed. 

Mrs. Clemons was the daughter of William and and Jennie Tripp of Topsham, Maine and was born in Doakstown, New Brunswick, Oct. 8th 1895.

Since her marriage to Mr. Clemons they have made their home at Bartlett most of the time Eight children were bom to them, seven boys and One girl.

 She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Croston of Topsham, Me., and Miss Arlene Tripp of Topsham, Me. She was a member of Harmony Temple, Pythian Sisters She was a loving wife and a devoted mother and a kind neighbor and her death will be deeply felt.

The funeral services wert held at the Congregational Church at 2.30 Sunday afternon. The Pythian Sisters attended in a body.

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PERCY CHANDLER : Glen—

Percy W. Chandler '' died Friday, August 23,1974 at the Memorial Hospital, North  Conway, after a long illness.

He was bom May 25, 1904 in ' Bartlett and had been a life -long resident He was a retired, foreman for the Maine Central Railroad, and a member of the Glen Community 'Baptist Church.

the family survivors are , wife, Mrs. Roxanne Chandler { of Glen; a daughter, Mrs. : Beatrice Allen, Glen; a brother, Philip Chandler, Bethrlehem; three sisters, Mrs. ; Rose Divine, Mrs. Beulah  Barry, and Mabel Robertson, all of Portland, Maine; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was Monday afternoon at the Glen Community Baptist Church die Rev. Peter Terletzky officiating. Burial in the Glen Cemetery. There were no visiting hours. The Furber Funeral Home, North Conway, had charge of arrangements.

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Archie E. Stubby Ainsworth, 86, of Bartlett, died on Jan. 17, 2007, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

Son of Archie E. and Dorothy V. (Stocker) Ainsworth Sr., he was born in Manchester on July 10, 1920, but spent the remaining 85 years of his life as a resident of Bartlett.

Stubby worked as a sawyer for the Kearsarge Peg Mill in Bartlett for many years and, following retirement, he cared for the town park and shuttled kayakers in the summer.

He enjoyed visiting with people and making the rounds for coffee.He was well known in the community and always willing to help out a neighbor.

He was the host of the annual Ainsworth family reunion each August. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.He was predeceased by six brothers:

Edwin Ainsworth in 1996,

Harold Ainsworth in 1981,

William Ainsworth in 2000,

Donald Ainsworth in 1968,

Willard Ainsworth in 2006

and Charles Ainsworth in 1993;

and by five sisters:

Genevieve Davidson in 1996,

Mary Judd in 1965,

Agnes Judge in 2006,

Marion Morton in 2003

and Jacqueline Cook in 1998.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held in the Bartlett Village Cemetery later in the spring. There will be no visiting hours.The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is responsible for the arrangements.

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Jean M. Ainsworth, 74, of Bartlett passed on Aug. 12, 2016.

She was predeceased by her parents, Carroll E. and Ruby F. McGraw; her husband, "Snapper"; and her son, Dennis.

She leaves behind her best friend and daughter, Linda; son-in-law, Kevin; her pride and joy, her grandson Cody N.L. Harriman and her sweet Sophia; her brothers, Carroll Jr. and Robert and his angel, Ann McGraw.

A very special shout out to her nieces, Caron, Terri and Tracy, and her nephews, Bobby and Kevin McGraw and families through this tough, but memorable time. Much appreciation and love to KL, Dee, Nancois, Leona, Cheryl and Scott and Cindy and April.

She will be remembered for her contagious laughter and sense of humor. She continued to amuse us through her last days with her never ending wit.

Christmas time will be difficult to bear without her famous peanut butter balls.

The family had a private graveside service. There will be an announcement for her celebration of life in the fall. In lieu of flowers, a donation to True North Veterinary Hospital would be greatly appreciated by her family and friends in loving memory of her dog, Tyler, who lived from Dec. 24, 2001 to Aug. 1, 2016.

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David A. Dudley, Jr., 72, of Stewartstown, died at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, following a brief battle with brain cancer.

To those in Stewartstown he was known as the local butcher, to his friends and family he was a wonderful brother, uncle, father, grandfather and lifelong friend. David passed away quietly surrounded by the love of his life, Christine Webster, and his two daughters.

David was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway on July 31, 1951, to Cecile Miller and David Dudley, Sr. He was raised in Bartlett along with his three sweet sisters, Diane, Connie and Beverly. He also spoke lovingly about his hometown and the many hours he spent in the woods hunting and fishing, swimming the rivers, messing around at the railroad trestles, learning to play instruments from the neighbors and, of course, causing a little town mischief with "the Bartlett boys.” You all know who you are!

He also spent many summers taking the train from Bartlett to Colebrook to work on his grandparent’s farm. He would often tell of the hard work in those hot fields, required porch naps (even as a teenager), meals made from scratch, the occasional root beer float, learning to pickle, milking the cows, replacing fence posts, and sleeping like a rock in that old farm house.

David attended school at Bartlett Elementary School and then A. Crosby Kennett High School in Conway. He played sports, and was a member of the choir and band during his high school days. He later left high school and joined the Navy, making the USS Buck 761 his new home. He proudly served his country, enjoyed all the travel and returned to civilian life.

David returned to his love of music and played the bass guitar in many local bands, got married and raised his family in the Conway area. Over the years he worked for JV Components, Mr. Butcher, Hannaford Supermarkets, Palmer Machine Shop, and Solomon's Grocery where he worked for almost 20 years in West Stewartstown, retiring in 2018.

David has two daughters from a previous marriage: Stacey Dudley and her husband Drew Strout of Lincolnville, Me., and Jamie Dudley and her partner Donnie Butters of Chatham N.H. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren for whom his world revolved around, and he recently learned he would become a great-grandfather this fall to twins! Known as Camp Grampa to them, he was the keeper of good snacks, he was the great north woods "deer & bear killer" and one heck of a fisherman! Every brook they dropped line in was a magic brook! For the past 13 years, 

David was reunited with a middle school girlfriend he met again at a class reunion. He and his honey-bee (Christine) spent a little more than the last decade caring for each other in their little cabin in the woods. They spent much of their time raising gardens, canning, laughing and telling stories from their porch, watching the hummingbirds, and preparing for the seasons of the north country that can include multiple winters, 3rd spring, 2 weeks of summer, all in the same year! They loved the solitude and simplicity of their life in Stewartstown. Christine and his daughters will recall his love of ice cream, lobster and lottery tickets. He loved all of God’s animals, especially his golden retriever "Ole Holly Girl," who saw him through tough times. David's retirement left more time to go antiquing, renewed his interest in old coins, getting reacquainted with old western movies, getting back into bow-hunting, and spending more time with his family and friends. His daughters will spend the rest of their lives trying to perfect his pot roast and mashed potatoes! Just the best evah! David will always be remembered for his sense of humor, colorful language, hospitality, love of cooking, independent nature and willingness to learn. He would tell you he never went to college because the school of "hard knocks" was offering a free ride for all of those who showed up! Then he would nudge your shoulder, smile and laugh and give you a big hootie-who!

He will be sadly missed but his memory will live on in our hearts. Visting hours are planned at Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home at 103 Main Street, Colebrook, NH, on Sunday, May 19th, 2024, from 1:30-3 pm. A celebration of life will be planned later this summer. Expressions of sympathy in David's memory may be made to: Homeland Heroes Foundation, 10 Delaware Drive, Suite 1, Salem, NH 03079; or visit: www.homelandheroesfoundation.org. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David A. Dudley Jr please visit our Sympathy Store._

She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.

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