Jack O. Lyons, formerly of Jackson and Bartlett, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2009 in Tucson, Ariz., just shy of his 91st birthday. Born at Camp Grant in Rockford, Ill., July 30, 1918, while his father was away in World War I, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Earl L. Lyons and Blanche Odiorne, both originally from Springfield, Ill. As an “army brat,” Lyons and his sister grew up all over the United States, including Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. where he got to exercise and care for the base horses, College Station, Texas where his father taught ROTC at Texas A&M, and Scofield Barracks in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he claimed to have been an original Surfer Boy with his hollow wood surfboard with his wire-haired Terrier, Pat, on the front.

 Later, they moved to Fisher’s Island off the coast of New York, where he acquired his love of sailing. He started high school in Honolulu, but graduated from St. Johns Military Academy in Wisconsin, in preparation for West Point. As the son of a career Army officer, his future was all mapped out. But fate stepped in when he became seriously ill in his senior year. He was treated with experimental antibiotics in a military hospital, which ruined his eyesight. With West Point out of the question, Lyons headed out to the southwestern University of Arizona, where he’d heard “they’ll take anyone!” There he majored in Civil Engineering, played polo, and met his future wife Josephine (Jo) Harrington, of Chestnut Hill, Mass. and Tucson, Ariz. He graduated from University of Arizona in the spring of 1942.

 He married Jo in Marion, Mass. on June 1 of the same year. They began their marriage in Montclair, N.J., where their first son Peter was born. Being a civil engineer meant that the family followed the construction projects, and moved around almost as much as he had as a child, much to Jo’s chagrin. She wanted to live around Boston, so Lyons tried to support the family by driving a Taxi Cab in Cambridge where their daughter Heidi was born. But the building boom of the 1940s was calling, and Lyons got an engineering job with the Maxon Construction Co. in Oak Ridge, Tenn. and the family moved there in 1949. There two more children were born, Seth and Deborah. Life was good, full of out door activities with the Smoky Mountains in their backyard. Virtually every weekend the young family headed out for sailing, swimming, tubing, hiking and sightseeing.

In 1955, the company wanted to send Lyons to a job in Kansas. Lyons said he’d lived in Kansas once and didn’t see any reason to do it again, and the family headed back to New England, much to Jo’s pleasure! But instead of moving back to the Boston area, as Jo had hoped, the family landed in Jackson, where Lyons began working for a company doing wind tunnel experiments on top of Mount Washington. It was a job he loved, but it kept him away from home for weeks at a time, leaving Jo home alone with now five children, son Mark having been born in North Conway shortly after they arrived in the valley. He, and most of the children, loved the country life in Jackson. City girl Jo just did not. When the project on Mount Washington ended, Jo said, “Get me out of here, or I’m leaving!” He didn’t, and she did.

Eventually, Lyons had to leave his beloved Jackson to take a job with Kordite (later Mobil Chemical) in Rochester, N.Y. where he met his second wife Barbara Klock, and had two more children, Gregory and Sarah. That marriage ended shortly before Lyons had to take early retirement in 1977. He was no longer able to read blueprints with his failing eyesight.

 He moved back to Jackson to live in the cottage that the children had built in the summer of 1974, on a small patch of land he had kept on Carter Notch Road, where he lived until 2001. During his retirement, he kept himself busy. He used to say, “I’m so busy, I don’t know how I ever found time to work.” During this time he made many, many friends, young and old, and was a permanent fixture on the Jackson scene, helping and being helped by all. As always, there was a trusty canine friend by his side, Ozzie being the last. After the fire in 2001, Lyons moved to Bartlett to live with Debby, just down the road from his dear friend Patty Belcik. There he could ride his bike on flat land. He didn’t have to walk back up the hill to get home. He lived there happily until it was decided it would be best to be in a warmer climate.

Daughter Heidi had moved to Tucson, Ariz., and Lyons went to live with her and her husband in the Fall of 2006, where he was never cold again! At the 2006 Homecoming at the University of Arizona, he was the second oldest graduate in attendance! He is survived by his sister, Bette Sisson of Kennett Square, Pa., five children, Heidi Liska of Tucson, Ariz., Deborah Lyons of Bartlett, Mark Lyons of Glen, Sarah Lyons of Poland, Maine, and Gregory Lyons of Rochester, N.Y., five grandchildren, Brian and Colin Daughtrey, sons of Heidi, Dorian James, son of Deborah, and Zachary and Natasha Laskowski, children of Sarah, and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Daughtrey, son of Colin, and Makena Montero, daughter of Dorian, and nieces Karen Marshall of Kennett Square, Pa. and Liz Dolphin of Stamford, Conn., and five grand-nieces and nephews in Kennett Square. A memorial service will be held at the Shannon Door at noon on Sunday July 26, 2009. Please bring stories, pictures and memories. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Gibson Center in North Conway or the Jackson Public Library.

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Dorothy Thompson Mersereau, 97, of Bartlett, N.H., (formerly of Braintree, Mass.) passed away on July 27, 2022, at the home of her sister-in-law, Patsy (Patricia) Rogerson, after a period of declining health.

Dorothy Thompson Mersereau She was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Concord, Mass., along with her twin sister Doris Thompson (Allen) who passed away in 2010. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Arthur and Lloyd; and her husband, Herm. Dot was working at Quincy Mutual Insurance when she met the love of her life Herman Mersereau, Feb. 24, 1924-Aug. 6, 2017. Herm always told everyone that he was in search of someone “younger” to be his bride, and then he met Dot who was six months younger. They were both members of Bethany Congregational Church in Quincy, Mass., and they were married there on June 11, 1960. Herman became a deacon and Dot was a member of the Original Mothers Club of the Bethany church along with her very dear friend, Sandy Johnson.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Elaine Francis and husband, Robert, of The Villages, Fla.; brother-in-law Norris Mersereau of Grand Prairie, Texas; and sister-in-law Patricia (Mersereau) Rogerson of Bartlett; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A family team effort made it possible for Dot to remain at home with private care throughout her journey with dementia. Patsy worked seemingly endless hours to provide a home environment with around-the-clock care and companionship. She was assisted by several family members and so many loving and caring home health aides over the years to which we are forever grateful.

Special thanks to our friend, Leona Cloutier, APRN-FNP, for providing compassionate medical care, and always being there for Dot. Thank you to the staff from Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice for their skilled nursing care. Thank you to the volunteers at the Gibson Center meals on wheels program who consistently delivered freshly prepared meals right to the door even through some terrible winter driving conditions.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice or The Jimmy Mersereau Scholarship fund which was created in honor of Dot’s brother-in-law who died unexpectedly in 2011. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating KHS senior pursuing a career in environmental and/or wildlife sustainability, stewardship and protection. Donations in memory of Dot may be made to Jimmy Mersereau Scholarship, c/o Andrea Libby, P.O. Box 1013, Intervale, NH 03845.

Visiting hours are Thursday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. A private graveside service will be held at later date at the Doaktown United Baptist Cemetery in New Brunswick, Canada.------------------

Jimmy Mersereau was born May 5, 1943 at his family home in Bartlett. Jimmy passed away peacefully at his home December 23, 2009. He had been employed at Cranmore Mountain since 1971 and was responsible for many aspects of resort operations. Jimmy loved life and was passionate about fishing and hunting, and recently took up the game of golf. He was at home in the outdoors and spent much of his personal and professional life outside. He loved his friends and family and was especially fond of his canine companion Sandy. He is survived by his adored long time partner Andrea Libby. Jimmy was known for his fantastic sense of humor and for his homespun quips such as “It’s a lazy wind today. It doesn’t want to go around you, it goes through you.” His first job was at the Willey House in Crawford Notch caring for the animals. Then he worked for the State of New Hampshire doing plowing and road crew work through the Crawford Notch. He then worked construction for Whit Duprey. He found his niche at Cranmore and began a storied career there in 1971. Jimmy was a legend in the ski industry having been a pioneer in now-com mon practices such as grooming and snowmaking. His expertise was recognized when he was chosen to be a groomer at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. He was also a leader in environmental practices, applying for and receiving a grant for Cranmore to switch its grooming vehicles to biodiesel fuel in 2003. Their use of the fuel became a case study and a benchmark still used today in the use of this alternative fuel in cold weather applications. Cranmore was his home away from home and family referred to the mountain as “Uncle Jim’s Yard.”

After a long hard winter on the mountain, Jim retreated each spring with his friends and loved ones to Grand Lake Stream, Maine to fish and recreate in the outdoors he loved so much. He then spent summer weekends at his camp in Pittsburg, N.H., fishing, reading and relaxing. He was a founding member of the Cranmore golf league team, the “Swingin’ Penguins,” who enjoyed consistent last place standings in Julie Rivers’ Traveling League. Jimmy was beloved for his youthful and exuberant outlook, having unbounding energy for every aspect of life in the valley, be it his role as guest conductor at an Arts Jubilee concert in 2006 or wearing the Penguin mascot suit when called upon at special events. Fireworks held at the mountain had special place in his heart. Jim’s son Joshua and daughter-in-law Jennifer recently announced that they are expecting Jim’s first grandchild in May 2010.

Jim is survived by his longtime partner Andrea Libby of Conway; son James Allen Mersereau, Jr. of Uncasville, Conn., John Cobb Mersereau of Conway; son Joshua Mersereau and daughter in law Jennifer of Palm Coast, Fla.; daughter Jessica Montgomery of upstate New York; brother Herman Mersereau; and sister in law Dottie Mersereau of Braintree, Mass.; brother George Mersereau and sister in law Nellie Mersereau of Mashpee, Mass.; brother Norris Mersereau and sister in law Betty of Plano, Texas; sister Patsy Rogerson and brother in law Bucky Rogerson of Bartlett, and aunt Margaret Mersereau Margison of Fredricton, New Brunswick; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim is predeceased by his father Reginald Mersereau; his mother Beatrice Keniston; sister Doris Rutledge; brother Gerald Mersereau; sister Betty Mersereau; and nephew Norman Mersereau; and mother of his children, Judi Eisner. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Jimmy Mersereau Scholarship Fund, c/o Cranmore Mountain, P.O. Box 1640, No. Conway, NH 03860. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home on Route 16 in North Conway, on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. A reception will be held at Cranmore’s Eating House starting at 5 p.m. A Snowcat and Torchlight parade will be held at 6:30 p.m in Jim’s honor. There will be no church services. Burial will be a private family service at a later date.

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Daniel Onell, 61, of Bartlett, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine after a sudden illness. Born in Litchfi eld, Minn., the son of Donald and Marcella (Nohner) Onell, he grew up in Litchfi eld and moved to Bartlett in 1972. Danny served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, was a member of Francis P. Murphy VFW Post No. 5386 in Bartlett and North Conway American Legion Post No. 95 in North Conway. He owned and operated Viking Construction in Bartlett for 21 years. He was a member of the HOG Club and the Rising Star Lodge 47 F&AM in Newmarket.

The family includes: his wife of 39 years Liane E. Onell of Bartlett; his daughter, Dawn O. Barrows and her husband, Scott, of Bartlett; two grandsons, Samuel T. Barrows, and Noah C. Barrows, both of Bartlett; his mother, Marcella K. Lee, of Litchfi eld; a brother, Larry Lee, of Litchfi eld; four sisters, Doris L. Harding, of St. Cloud, Minn., Jan Ehrlich, of Minneapolis, Minn., Jody Cronk, of Red Wing, Minn., and Linda Davenport, of Bedford, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. Danny had many friends who shared his love for motorcycles and his love for life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bartlett later in the spring. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway.

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Robert Michael Lynn, 62, of Glen, passed away on Saturday, April 9,
2011. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y. on June 16, 1948 to Doris E. and William B. Lynn. With his family, he moved often during his youth as a necessity of his father’s position with General Electric. Eventually the
family settled in the Dover area. It was at this time that Mike first visited
North Conway and found a love for skiing and the mountains that
would last his entire life. Mike graduated from Tilton Academy in Tilton
and attended the University on New Hampshire before permanently relocating to North Conway where he launched his career as a speculative
builder and developer.
Mike made friends easily and often throughout his life. With his young family, including his former wife, Barbara, and sons, Geoffrey and Benjamin, Mike soon became a well respected and popular figure in
the Mount Washington Valley. As a builder, Mike found a natural talent
for design and envisioning the finished product. He was passionate
about all aspects of his projects, from breaking ground to the final touches.
In the winter months when he wasn’t building, he took to the slopes, first as a member of the Wildcat Mountain ski patrol and later as a Professional Ski Instructors of America certifi ed ski instructor at the Hannes Schneider Ski School at Cranmore. Also, many people remember Mike and Barbara as the directors of the Eastern Slope Ski Club Alpine Junior Programw here he taught countless young people how to enjoy the sport he so dearly loved.
As a father, Mike was a tireless supporter and coach of his sons’ sports
and activities. It was a very rare occasion that he would miss any event in
which one of his boys was participating.  Mike was a very active person and was always up before the sun to make the most of his days. His love of the outdoors never diminished; even after a hiking accident in Crawford Notch in 2003, which left him with a significant physical challenge. Later on he would do his best to instill his life’s passions into his cherished grandkids.  Mike was an incredibly generous and kind man to all who were closest to him. 
Mike was predeceased in death by his son, Geoffrey Michael Lynn.
He leaves behind his son, Benjamin and daughter-in-law, Kasia Lynn, of Severna Park, Md.; his friend and former wife, Barbara Lynn, of North Conway; his dear sister, Jodi Elizabeth and her husband, Ed Hickey, of Glen; his brother, William R. Lynn and partner, Mary McEwan, of Isle of Palms, S.C.; grandchildren include Celia Katherine and Nathaniel Orne Lynn, of North Conway, and Daniel P. and Adam G. Lynn, of Severna Park; Mike’s nieces and nephews, Alison Hickey Moore, of Intervale, Debbie Lynn Gallucci, of Concord, Kevin Dayton Hickey, of Conway, and William Philip Lynn of Chicago.  The family is very appreciative of the support they have received from all who knew Mike. There will be a church service on Friday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the North Conway Congregational Church. In lieu of fl owers, a remembrance in his name to the Eastern Slope Ski Club would be meaningful.  The family would also ask for anyone familiar with his kind heart and infectious laugh to keep a fond memory of Mike close to them.

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Robert L. Jones, 75, of Ormond Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2011, at Shand's Medical Center at the University of Florida in Gainesville, with his family at his side. Bob was born March 5, 1936 on River Street in Bartlett, the son of the Robert J. and Arline (Bergeron) Jones, also of Bartlett. Bob graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1956 and loved being a Raider. He excelled in sports — on both the basketball court and in track and field. He scored the first basket ever in the famed Gibson Gym. In track, Bob set several school records and also set the record for most points scored by an individual in an Oxford County track meet. He was recently elected to the academy's Hall of Excellence for his athletic accomplishments, and he will be inducted posthumously in October.

 Upon graduation from Fryeburg Academy, Bob accepted a track scholarship to the University of Illinois. Once there he learned that the school had too many athletes and not enough scholarships. Due to the unluck of the draw, Bob's college experience ended all too abruptly. That led to another career path with a brief stop in Memphis, Tenn. where he worked at Wonderbread with Elvis. Yes, that Elvis! Nine months later Bob joined the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country, working as a fireman until his retirement in 1978 when he returned home to what he fondly called "God's country" — Bartlett.
A staunch believer in community service, Bob was the town fire chief for a number of years and also served on the town's conservation commission and planning board.  The photo at left is Bob in the winter of 1983 at the Red Carpet Ski Shop at Attitash where he worked for one winter with his brother Dick (Richard) Jones.

Bob was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 1982 and received a heart transplant in 1984. He was the first patient in the world to be put on the now popular cyclosporine anti-rejection drug. Until his passing Bob was the second longest surviving heart transplant in the United States. He was frequently asked to speak to patients waiting for transplants on what to prepare for and the importance of a positive attitude. Bob will be remembered for his wit, love of a joke and a good story. He started many a story with, "Did you hear the one about?"

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Elizabeth (Tarner) Jones, of Ormond Beach; their two children, daughter Arlene and her husband, Bryan Samartino, of Ormond Beach; a son, Lloyd and his wife, Lynn, of Bartlett; a grandson, Anthony Samartino, of Ormond Beach; and his brother and sister, Richard Jones and Lorraine Jones, both of Bartlett. There will be no calling hours or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider becoming organ donors.

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Richard A. Jones, of Bartlett, died peacefully on Feb. 9, 2015. He was born on Aug. 26, 1940 in North Conway, N.H. and was a lifelong resident of Bartlett, which he fondly called "the center of his world" over the years. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy and went on to Becker College in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he earned a degree in retailing. Richard is remembered as a director, stockholder and ski shop owner of the Red Carpet Ski Shop at Attitash from the time it opened in 1966 until 1994. He later opened Heavens Ski Shop in Glen and ran it until his retirement. He traveled extensively and had countless friends all around the world. He was an avid story-teller and knew how to entertain an audience. He was a man who would share freely of his time, advice and experience. He regarded his longtime ski shop employees as friends. He was a generous employer and always said if the ski shop does well, so will you. He was true to his word. At the end of each season he would take the entire ski shop crew to far-away places, including Russia, South America and Mexico, a different adventure every year.

The following self-written obituary was found among his papers: "Richard A. Jones of Bartlett, N.H., departed this earth for another great adventure. As he lived life to the fullest it is hoped that those of you who are left behind will endure without him. "What made him happy? Friends, traveling, dining, charity, partying and most of all free shows nature provided daily. He was an avid collector but always said his greatest collection was his friends around the world. "Fryeburg Academy was always on his mind. He graduated from this school in 1958; four years as a boarding student. The Academy gets an A plus for all its efforts for him. "Though he has a small family left he never married. His grandmother, Stella, was the family support which was rich and joyous. "He had half a dozen small businesses over the years, the longest was the ski shop at Attitash. He always said, money is only as good as what it can do for you. The ideal life is to spend your last dime as a prince, not a pauper. To die broke means you won, no one takes it to the end. "I like to think I was a man of all seasons. You see, I wrote this obituary. Keep laughing, do good deeds and most of all, have fun. Just when you start to think you have it all it starts to slip away. P.S., what did I die from? My heart stopped beating."

Richard is predeceased by his father, Robert and mother, Arline, and his brother, Robert L. Jones. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Jones of Bartlett, along with several nephews and nieces. In honor of Richard's request, there will be no funeral, however, a party for his friends, in the style he was accustomed to, will be announced at a later date.

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Lorraine Jones of Bartlett, N.H., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.
She was born at North Conway’s Memorial Hospital to Robert and Alaina B. Jones. The eldest of three children, her brother’s, Robert Jones and Richard Jones predeceased her.

Lorraine grew up in Bartlett and attended Bartlett Grade School. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Portland, Maine. While married, Lorraine lived in Durham, N.H., El Paso, Texas, Danvers, Mass., and she settled in Claremont, N.H., for 20 years where she raised her family. She was very active in the Claremont Garden Club and the Green Mountain Home Demonstration Club.While in Claremont she was a longtime employee of Tampax. Inc. Lorraine returned to Bartlett in 1975. In 1980, she attended Houles Beauty Academy in Manchester, N.H. She then opened her own hair salon, Hair Care by L. Jones. The salon remained open for over 40 years. Lorraine enjoyed her many wonderful customers over the years. Lorraine was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Mountains Church, where she passed out the missals for years. She was enrolled in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of the Mount Carmel by Father Matthew Schultz in the original Roman Rite.

Lorraine was a strong resilient woman who took independence to a new level. She will be missed by her community, friends, and family. Lorraine is survived by her two sons, Rich Douglas and Jeffery Szymujko; a grandson Jeffery Szymujko; and a special granddaughter Hillary Szymujko. Visiting hours will be held on Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, N.H., followed by a Mass of Christian burial on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Our Lady of the Mountains Church. She will be honored in the spring with a Christian burial at the Bartlett Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Lorraine requested that masses be said at the church of your choice._____
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Gerald P. McManus, 73, of Bartlett died peacefully on July 10, 2016, at the home that he built and loved in Bartlett Village. He was born in Lowell, Mass., the son of George and Dorothy (Roane) McManus. He was raised in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High School. He was a resident of Bartlett Village for over 45 years.

He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany as well. He was a member and trustee of the Francis P. Murphy VFW Post No. 5386 in Bartlett for the past 25 years.

Following his military service, he moved his family to Bartlett Village. He was a well known brick mason, having built many of the fireplaces in the Mount Washington Valley. He also had a farm, where he raised cattle first along with pigs, chicken and geese and a goat named Ellie May who was frequently seen walking down Route 302. He then acquired two of Dr. Hussey's original "hitch" Percheron draft show horses. Gerry was a master of many trades and could do anything, including being a welder, blacksmith and shoeing his own horses.

Gerry started the first rental snowmobile business in Bartlett. He built and started the former Bartlett Service Center auto repair business, also offering sales and repairs of landscape equipment. He was a water commissioner for the Town of Bartlett for many years and in 1995 was responsible for obtaining a grant from the federal government to pay for the new Bartlett water system. During his lifetime he donated to many local charitable organizations, many of them anonymously, and was a generous supporter of the Rozzie May Animal Alliance.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast and owned three Harley Davidsons. He loved the freedom of riding in the White Mountains. He also kept many beautiful pictures and sculptures of eagles around him, representing the United States, freedom, power and strength.

Family includes his beloved wife of 21 years, Eileen Lippe McManus of Bartlett, and four children from his former wife: Jeffrey McManus, Lisa Smith, Mark McManus and Jerry McManus, and their families.

He will be loved and missed by many dear friends who knew and understood him.

Graveside services will be held Friday, July 15, aat 10 a.m. at Garland Ridge Cemetery in Bartlett. Per Gerry's request, there will be no visiting hours.

As Gerry was a great animal lover, memorial contributions can be made in his name to Rozzie May Animal Alliance, P.O. Box 1756, Conway, NH 03818.

The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. To send a message of condolence, or for more information visit www.furberandwhite.com.

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Maureen L. O’Connell, 55, passed away Jan. 24, 2019, after a courageous battle with an aggressive, quickly spreading cancer.

She was born April 17, 1963, in Westbrook, Maine to Marilyn B. O’Connell and William G. O’Connell.

Maureen came to the Mount Washington Valley area in 1981 and worked at many of the local hotels and restaurants. She assisted in operating a concrete company in the 1980’s and many area foundations bear her initials as well as several culverts on the Mt. Washington Auto Road.

Her last position was as manager of the Sky Valley Motel in Bartlett, N.H., where she worked for the past 22 years. She was also a licensed nursing assistant doing private in-home care, and she worked at various times for North Country Independent Living, Carroll County Home Health Care, Merriman House and had many private clients throughout the valley. She was a very outgoing person with a bubbly personality and almost everyone she met became a friend. She had the ability to do anything she set her mind to.

Those who knew Maureen (and some who didn’t) quickly discovered that there was not much mystery to what was on her mind.

She is survived by her companion of 18 years, Dave Eliason of Bartlett; her mother, Marilyn B. Dube of Evans Mills, N.Y.; her father, William G. O’Connell of Scituate, Mass.; a son, Joshua M. O’Connell, his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Paige and Siobhan of Fryeburg, Maine; two brothers, Joe Luke III, his wife, Amy, and their children, Hannah, Emily and Joseph IV, of Evans Mills, N.Y.; and Matthew LaRiviere of Osaka, Japan. She was predeceased by her sister, Jennifer A. O’Connell.

At Maureen’s request there will be no funeral or reception. She asked that her ashes be thrown to the wind at her favorite spot on the Chesapeake Bay at Fairlee, Md. Shortly before her death, she extended heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the oncology department at Memorial Hospital for their outstanding and caring efforts with her treatments.

In lieu of flowers, she asked that donations be made in her memory to the Carroll County Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 432, North Conway, NH 03860.

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Ruth E. Pettengill, 88, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2016.
Ruth was born in Auburn, Maine to Millard and Carlene Learn. She graduated from Gorham State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science in Education. After teaching for three years, she met her husband, Edmund A. "Sonny" Pettengill. They raised six active children in Sonny's hometown of Bartlett. There were broken arms, broken legs, band, chorus, measles, mumps, ski team, baseball and always rides needed to somewhere.
Ruth enjoyed her family. A special pleasure was relaxing at the family camp in Lovell. Other favorite activities included camping, deep sea fishing and touring. There were many adventures: attending Expo 67 Montreal World's Fair, canoeing the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and a journey to Telegraph Creek, B.C. to visit the grave of a mysterious great uncle who died looking for gold.
She was an active member of the Bartlett community. The Bartlett Elementary School and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary were her favorites. Ruth always participated in the Auxiliary's Christmas toy party for Bartlett children. During her term as Auxiliary President, she coordinated numerous patriotic events, helped the School Band obtain uniforms and organized an elementary school baton troupe that marched in many parades.
Ruth volunteered for the American Cancer Society, helping those in need of transportation. Years ago that always meant many trips to Portland. Ruth also delivered Meals on Wheels. She was generous with her time, sharing it willingly with those needing companionship.
She jumped into home based business, selling Tupperware and Avon (great reasons to have a party). She wore 10 individual colors of nail polish before it was fashionable to be different.
As a post-retirement job, Sonny drove tractor-trailer from Denver to NY. Always adventurous, Ruth (in her mid-sixties) made many cross country journeys with him. She loved the West, the Denver Stock Show, Greek festivals, Spanish lessons and much more. In her late sixties, she was certified as an ombudsman, protecting the rights of senior citizens who could no longer care for themselves.
Unfortunately, Ruth experienced serious health problems and returned to NH permanently. Sonny couldn't take care of her and she resided at Mineral Springs for many years. Sonny visited her almost every day until his last day.
The Mineral Springs staff found Ruth an interesting and entertaining resident. She considered many of them dear friends. The family is very thankful for the compassionate care and love Ruth was given. They are grateful for the compassion they were shown the day she passed.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Edmund; and sister, Jane Learn. She is survived by daughters: Nancy Hayes and husband Carroll, Cynthia Pettengill, Cheryl Emerson and husband Robert; by sons: James Pettengill, Steven Pettengill and wife Virgina (Gina), and Edmund Pettengill and wife Laura. Ruth was blessed with nine grandchildren: Austin, Aaron, Dusten, Kelsey, Jordan, Emily, Paul, Adam, Patricia (Pep), Mary and Sarah.
Ruth choose cremation and a service will be held in August. In lieu of flowers, Ruth would have wanted friends and relatives to make donations to local charities or churches that provide support to senior citizens.
The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.
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• Joseph Andrew Mulkern, aka "Uncle Red,"  Joe," "Brother," "Island Red," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, in the comfort of his favorite recliner. The son of Joseph P. and Catherine E. (Egan) Mulkern, he was bred and buttered in South Boston. At a suspiciously young age Red entered the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea as a Sergeant in the first Provisional DMZ Police Company, first Marine Division. After serving with distinction and an honorable discharge, Red spent some time back in Southie before moving to Jackson to help his father operate the Oak Lee Lodge. Red married Bartlett beauty Rita A. Clemons where they made their home on Peg Mill Street with their son, Jonathan A. Mulkern. Red worked at Oak Lee, the U.S. Forest Service, and published the North Country Penny Saver. Many of the wooden signs you see throughout the White Mountain National Forest were created by Red. Red worked at the Red Parka Pub while also serving as the "Mayor of Glen" before moving uptown to Gabby's Pub where he holds the distinction of being sold with the business not once but twice, from Gabby's to Papa Mike's to Margaritaville. Once Red retired he moved across the parking lot to Jane's and established Heaven's Garden. He then moved back to Bartlett Village with his son and family where he became a gentleman farmer living in his cabin in the woods. Red was so proud of being a Marine. His house was filled with historical mementos from his time in Korea and ports all over the world aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Coral Sea. He relished in sharing stories of courage and bravery with his grandsons who have been gifted priceless relics from Red's military experiences. Red loved diving in the islands and documented years of trips with friends and family. He knew all the hidden treasures and people of Vieques, Tortola, Bermuda, Montserrat, Bonaire and many more. Red loved making films and those who are still waiting for their wedding videos — good luck. Red made several trips to his ancestral homeland of Eire and especially loved time spent in Lettermullen and Carna. He leaves behind his son Jono, his daughter-in-law Rochelle and two grandsons, Shea Mahon and Finnian Molloy; his sister Alicia and her husband BJ Hawkes, of Jackson; his brother Tom and wife Tess Mulkern of Goodrich Falls; and his brother-in-law, Donald MacDonald, of Scituate, Mass. He was predeceased by his sister, Katie MacDonald and his nephew, Timmy Mulkern. He was the favorite uncle of Brendan Hawkes, Kathleen Mulkern VanRossum, Nora Mulkern Bean, Danny Mulkern, their spouses and children and all extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.com. As Red wished, there will be no services, but there will be an effin party on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Red Parka Pub in downtown Glen from 12 to 3 p.m. Bring your stories but we regret that debts cannot be settled at this time. Cha d'dhu'nin doras nach d'fhosgail doras. Slan Go Foill. – No door ever closed but another opened. Goodbye for now.
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• Mark Phaneuf of Bartlett, N.H., passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2020, surrounded by his family.

  As a child and into adulthood, Mark skied in the Mount Washington Valley with his family and friends. The mountains were in his blood and as an adult he returned and took up residence in the area.

  Family bonds were tight and he spent much time with his brothers Dave and Steve who also lived in Bartlett. Mark loved all his family, he enjoyed singing at his church, visiting his neighbors and friends and most of all he was very blessed to have such a close relationship with his brother Dave. They were best friends as well as brothers and spent some time together every day.

  Mark is the son of the late Dr. Bernard Phaneuf and his wife Mary. Brother of the late Stephen Phaneuf and uncle of the late Christopher Barrett.

  He leaves his only sister Marianne Albano and brothers, Vincent and David Phaneuf; also nephews Patrick Barrett, Mathew and Kenneth Albano and great nieces Hailey Albano and Amelia Barrett.

  A graveside service will be held at Bartlett Village Cemetery (one half mile northwest of Attitash) on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. Family and Friends are welcome.

  Donations in memory of Mark Phaneuf can be made to Faith Bible Church, P.O. Box 621 Glen, NH 03838

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  Susan May 1947 - 2020  was born in North Conway, N.H., in 1947, to Richard (Dick) and Mae (Jonnie) May, and grew up in Jackson, N.H. She graduated from Kennett High School in 1965.

  Susan was a world traveler, talented photographer, local historian and keeper of many family treasures and memories. She inherited a dry sense of humor and wit from her father which was quite entertaining.

  She left Jackson shortly after high school, and moved to Boston, where she raised her family. She later spent time living in France, and also Vietnam, where her daughter Kristin was a student for several years.

  Susan returned to Jackson in 2003 and volunteered time and knowledge to the Friends of the Jackson Public Library and the Jackson Historical Society. She contributed family photographs and history to the New England Ski Museum, and made costumes for the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse productions.

  Relentlessly creative, Susan was an active member of knitting groups and made dozens of beautiful wool sweaters. She crafted tiny outfits for dolls and costumes for plays. One of the family treasures she cared for was a large weaving loom, with which she made hundreds of rag rugs from recycled clothing. She also enjoyed gardening and took great pride in the butterflies and birds that visited the flowers.

  In recent years, she had been keeping in touch with many of her friends from high school days via social media and shared her travel photos and memories of days gone past.

  Susan was diagnosed in May of 2020 with cancer and decided to forego treatment. She chose instead to get her possessions sorted out and handed down to those who would love them as she had. She passed away Aug. 15 in Portland, Maine.

  Susan is survived by her daughter Kristin Sumrall of Ann Arbor, Mich.; her son Mischa Sumrall of Tempe, Ariz.; her sister Marianne (Pogo) Gorwood of Cape Coral, Fla; as well as a niece; two grandchildren; and many cousins and good friends.

  The family hopes to hold a celebration of life memorial service in May of 2021, dependent on pandemic status.  Susan was a supporter of the Conway Area Humane Society and benefited from the generosity of the non-profit organization Jen’s Friends. Contributions in her memory may be made to either of these organizations.

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  Lt. Cmdr. Francis Stephen Mudgett “Bozie,” USN (Retired), 91, of Bartlett, N.H., passed peacefully at the Wolfeboro Bay Center on Feb. 14, 2021, following a long battle with dementia.

  Bozie was born in Intervale, N.H., on Dec. 30, 1929, the son of Harold and Blanche (Henry) Mudgett, and resided in Bartlett and North Conway for much of his early life. He attended local schools and after graduating from Kennett High School in 1947, enlisted in the Navy in 1948. He received a Fleet Appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1950. He graduated in 1954, and went on to fl ight school in Pensacola, Florida, where he earned his wings as a Naval Aviator. In 1956, he married Colleen Mead, and his Naval career took them all over the world. Bozie fl ew numerous reconnaissance missions over Vietnam during the war. In 1972, after 24 years in the service, he retired with his family back to the valley to Center Conway, N.H. Bozie continued to fl y for Wylie “Bunky” Apte Jr. at the White Mountain Airport in North Conway, N.H., doing scenic fl ights in the Wacos until the airport’s closing. He flew for J/V Components in Conway, N.H., and Pine Tree Electric in Auburn, Maine. Colleen and Bozie spent many winters in Fort Myers Beach, Florida during their retirement years. He was an avid deer and bird hunter, and enjoyed fl y-fi shing the local rivers. Bozie is survived by his three children: Diane (Scott) Robinson of South Korea; Stephen Mudgett of Conway; Mark (Janice) Mudgett of Bartlett; fi ve grandchildren, Amory Ranck of Florida; Amalia (Garret) Stevens of Washington; Auston (Regan) Robinson of Washington; Chris (Heather) Mudgett of Bartlett, N.H.; Heather (Sandy) Forbes of Intervale; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 47 years Colleen; and siblings Jim Henry, Mariette Glover, and Diane Edith Mudgett. A private family graveside service and burial with full military honors will be held in the spring at the Bartlett Cemetery. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.===

  Owen L. Jefferson, 82, of Glen, N.H., passed away Jan. 23, 2022, at Mineral Springs in North Conway after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years.

  Owen lived in the town of Bartlett for most of his life. He attended Bartlett Elementary School and graduated from Kennett High School, then went to N.H. Vocational School, where he learned to be a draftsman. He loved working on developing his land on Glen Ledge and Ellis Ridge for more than 40 years. He will be remembered by family and friends as a kind, caring, humorous, generous man who would drop everything to help anyone.

   Owen leaves behind his wife, Becky,after 50 years of marriage;his daughter Jennie Laggis and spouse, Chris; and grandchildren, Sofia and Tanner of Crested Butte, Colo., as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Raymond and Marguerite Jefferson; his sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Joseph Blake; brother Clifton Jefferson; and brother-in-law Merle Johnson.

  At this time,the family would like to publicly thank the staff at Mineral Springs for their loving care of Owen over the past two years. Per Owen’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please do something kind for a friend, neighbor or stranger in need as Owen would have done. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, N.H., is in charge of arrangements.=======

   

  Margaret Taylor Kondrup, born on Nov. 28, 1938, at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., passed away on July 21, 2023.

  Maggie grew up in Glen, N.H., and she graduated from Bartlett High School. She was the co-captain of the basketball team. Graduated from Barrington College in Rhode Island with a teaching degree.

  Margaret taught first grade for 34 years in Rochester, N.H. She and her husband Richard raised three boys.

  Predeceased by her husband,parents, Ivan and Myrtle Taylor, sister Carolyn and her brother Fred. Survived by her three sons, Damon and wife, Staci; Daniel and wife, Naoko; David and wife, Maegan; foster brother Carroll Young and brother Paul Taylor. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A small shout out to her pet pig Mustard Eddie Freddie Cleopatra as she loved to bring him up. No one is sure if it was a boy or girl pig.

  Maggie was always a devote Christian and often went to different services around the area just to mix it up over the years. The Nute Ridge Bible Chapel was her last favorite. 

   

  Maggie loved to travel and she traveled to different countries.We lost count of the countries she has visited and hopefully Interpol has as well. Maggie volunteered on archaeological digs in Switzerland for a Viking boat, Tonga to study giant clams and I think she dug something up in Egypt. She loved connecting to the local people and they seemed to love her back judging by all the gifts she had accumulated.

   In her retirement years she would love to go antiquing and yard sale’ing to decorate her barn house. She daily went out to eat with friends. One of her favorite sayings was that she “Only had a kitchen because it came with the house”.

  Maggie loved to drive her golf cart around the property with the grandkids in tow. She only lost one occasionally. She liked to mow the fields on her beloved tractor. She was still driving the tractor into her 80’s until one of the mean sons took the keys away after she drove it into the garage on fire. She said she didn’t want me to have to work on it out in the field, so she raced it into the garage at top speed. That’s kind of the same way she drove her car also. Never knew anybody who got more warnings and never a ticket than her.

  Mom loved flowers and would pick wild ones for the barn house. Particularly purple ones as that is her favorite color. But she hated dandelions. I’m not sure if she hated yellow? She would hand pluck a thousand of them in 90 degree heat in her 70’s and put anybody to shame that tried to keep up and passed out face down in the dandelions like a wimp.

  We could continue on with this trend for some time. But we would ask that folks coming to the Celebration of Life take a moment to write down on a card an event or memory of Maggie that makes them smile. Names can be omitted if there are any active investigations you would rather avoid answering embarrassing questions about. We will have a board to post them all on at the reception for friends to share and reminisce.

   In honor of her favorite color, please consider accessorizing your attire with something purple. In her remembrance, if you would like to make a donation - please consider bringing a box of school supplies to your local first grade teacher this fall. Tell them Maggie sent you.  

  The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at the Edgerly Funeral Home in Rochester. There will be a private graveside service burial at the Glen Cemetery at the convenience of the family. =========

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  Mead, Joseph: (Died in 1923)  The community waa greatly saddened by the death of Joseph Mead. He Was the son of James Mead and Comfort (Rogers) Mead of Bartlett, and was born December 31st, 1838 in the town of Jefferson, Coos County, N. H., and was educated in the town of Bartlett.

  Soon after the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted in the sixth New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry for three years’ service.

  His wife whom he married July 29, 1865, was Adelaide Gray, daughter of Samuel Gray of Jackson. Forty-three years ago Mr. Mead built the Hotel known as the Center Bartlett House (this was in Glen)A few years later he opened a general store which he conducted with great success, until his health failed him and he retired from business.

  He was much interested in Christian work and was a faithful worker in the church at Glen. Mr. Mead experienced religion in this little church soon after it was erected, and filled the office of treasurer and trustee for many years.

  He was a devoted husband, a loving father and highly esteemed citizen, and an honorary member of the G. A. R., Post No. 91.

  Mr. Mead was stricken with the flu and bronchitis and was confined to his bed a week and on Wednesday, Jan 3rd, 1923, passed quietly from this life.

  On Sunday prayers were said at the house of the son and daughter, S. Clarence Mead and Gertrude M. Merry, after which .funeral services were conducted most befittingly at the church, Rev. J. B. Shaw officiating, assisted by the Sons of Veterans and the Auxiliary. Selections were beautifully rendered by Mr. Baird Broomhal! and Mrs. Charles Fisher of Intervale. Mr. Arthur G. Lord, the highly esteemed friend of Mr. Mead, presided at the organ. The floral tribute was very beautiful. The pall bearers were Daniel Dinsmore, Charles Dinsmore, Irving Abbott and Edward Abbott, of the Sons of Veterans. Interment was in the family lot at Glen cemet<5ry.

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  -HENRY WILFRED MEAD Bartlett — Henry Wilfred Mead died at his home Wednesday, August 21, 1974, after a long illness. He was born December 7, 1896 in Bartlett and had been a lifelong resident. He was a member of Mt. Washington Lodge, F and AM, North Conway.

  Previous to his retirement he operated an oil distributing business. He was a World War I veteran.

   Mr Mead is survived by three sons, Lewis Mead, Bartlett, E-6 Curtney Mead, US Army, Fort Hood, Texas; and Ralph Mead, North Conway, a daughter, Mrs Colleen Mudgett, Center Conway; eleven grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

  The funeral service was Saturday afternoon at the Bartlett Union Congregational Church with Rev. Christine Frost officiating. Burial was in the Bartlett Village Cemetery.

  The bearers were Alfred Mallett, James Howard, James Clemons, Willard Ainsworth, Donald Chandler and William Gray The honorary bearers were Harry Rogers, Fred Streeter, Thomas Johnson, E Newton Howard, Philip Robertson, George Cox, Gordon Burke, and William Connally.

   Friends called at the family home Friday afternoon and evening. There was a Masonic service Friday evening at the home. Memorials may be sent to Project Survival in care of the Memorial Hospital, North Conway. The Furber Funeral Home North Conway, had charge of arrangements.==

   

  Ronald P. Nudd passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday December 16, 2023.. Born August 25, 1942 in Exeter, NH, he was raised in Exeter by his parents, the late Norman and Florence (Yell) Nudd.

  He was a graduate of Exeter High school and went on to marry the love of his life Mary Betsey (Corbett) and spent 52 years together raising an amazing family and some extras.

  He retired as a firefighter from Exeter Fire Department and maintenance department at Philips Exeter Academy.

  He is pre deceased by his parents, sisters and son Ronald J Nudd. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many..

  He is survived by wife Mary, daughter Jo Anne, grandsons RJ, Joe and extra daughter Cheryl and her wife Susan.

  He is now at peace and walking his dogs and as he would always say “I’ll see you around the campus!”

  Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday December 19, 2023 from 12-2pm at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter, NH. A service will follow at the Funeral Home at 2pm with the Rev. Doctor David Lennox from the Exeter Fire Service Officiating. A burial at Union Cemetery in East Kingston will take place following the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the New Hampshire SPCA, 104 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, New Hampshire 03885 or online at https://nhspca.org/donate-today/ .

  For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.stockbridgefh.com.--

   

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  Jean Melczarek was born in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 9, 1932. She passed away peacefully at home in Intervale, N.H. on Oct. 8. She was a mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, artist, entrepreneur, teacher and community member. She loved the Gibson Center for Senior Services and all of her friends there. Jean is survived by her children Terry O'Brien and David Mark and their spouses, George O'Brien and Wendy Mark; sister Linda Quero; grandchildren Sandra Iacozili, Seana Leger, Cooper, Dane and Grace Mark; great-grandchildren Merrik and Paxton Iacozili, Lucas Leger, Nolan Mark and Alexei Melczarek. She was predeceased by her husband, Jan Melczarek. Jean went to college at Syracuse University and Bridgewater State University where she obtained a degree in Fine Arts Education. She was a teacher in the Scituate, Mass., school system until moving in 1972 to the Mount Washington Valley, where she and her former husband, Dewey Mark, with their friends Lois and Al Nelson opened the Red Parka Pub. Several other family followed over the years. Jean was invited by Green Peace to go to Moscow after the Berlin Wall fell to teach Russian women entrepreneurial skills in the early '90s. She also helped found Art in the Park in North Conway. In recent years, Jean was a member of the Jackson Community Church. There will be a celebration of life on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2-6 at The Red Parka Pub in Beautiful Downtown Glen. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gibson Center or Vising Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County.-------------------------------------------------=
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