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Gladys W. Ackerman, 90
RUMNEY — Gladys Wilson Ackerman, 90 of Manchester, formerly of Rumney, passed away at the Courville Nursing Home, in Manchester, on Thursday, February 14, 2013.
Gladys was born on May 28, 1922 in New Haven, Ct., the daughter of William and Mabel (Shaw) Wilson. Raised in New Haven, she attended local schools. After high school she went on to attend and graduate from the Stone College.
After college Gladys went to work for the Equitable Insurance Company where she met her husband Wallace, they worked together happily for many years. She was an active member of the Rumney Planning Board, Russell School PTA, 4-H Club Leader, and member of the Plymouth Congregational Church. She loved reading, crafts, sewing and spending time with her cherished Christmas club group. Gladys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all.
She is predeceased by husband of 53 years, Wallace G. Ackerman, in July 2001.
Gladys was the loving mother of Susan Doherty and husband George, of Newbury, NH, Linda Pushee and husband David, of Amherst, NH, and Jeannie Gird and her husband William, of Newton, MA; she is also survived by three grandchildren, Kelley Lavin and husband Neil, Erin and Michael Doherty; and two nephews, Dennis and Bradley Akerman.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Mayhew Funeral Home (12 Langdon St.), Plymouth, from
9:00 am to 11:00 am. A Funeral service will follow the calling hours at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 4 Post Office Square, Plymouth, at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be held in the spring at the Pleasant View Cemetery, in Rumney, and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pemi-Baker Home, Health & Hospice. www.pemibakercommunityhealth.org
Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. For Gladys's Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Gladys was born on May 28, 1922 in New Haven, Ct., the daughter of William and Mabel (Shaw) Wilson. Raised in New Haven, she attended local schools. After high school she went on to attend and graduate from the Stone College.
After college Gladys went to work for the Equitable Insurance Company where she met her husband Wallace, they worked together happily for many years. She was an active member of the Rumney Planning Board, Russell School PTA, 4-H Club Leader, and member of the Plymouth Congregational Church. She loved reading, crafts, sewing and spending time with her cherished Christmas club group. Gladys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all.
She is predeceased by husband of 53 years, Wallace G. Ackerman, in July 2001.
Gladys was the loving mother of Susan Doherty and husband George, of Newbury, NH, Linda Pushee and husband David, of Amherst, NH, and Jeannie Gird and her husband William, of Newton, MA; she is also survived by three grandchildren, Kelley Lavin and husband Neil, Erin and Michael Doherty; and two nephews, Dennis and Bradley Akerman.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Mayhew Funeral Home (12 Langdon St.), Plymouth, from
9:00 am to 11:00 am. A Funeral service will follow the calling hours at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 4 Post Office Square, Plymouth, at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be held in the spring at the Pleasant View Cemetery, in Rumney, and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pemi-Baker Home, Health & Hospice. www.pemibakercommunityhealth.org
Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. For Gladys's Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 23:16
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Dorothy J. Woodhams, 85
GILMANTON — Dorothy J. Woodhams, 85, of 134 Guinea Ridge Road Gilmanton, N.H. died at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, N.H. on Saturday February 9, 2013.
Dorothy was born on December 11, 1927 in E.Holden, Maine, the daughter of Emma Louise (Pottle) and Ralph Bennoch. She lived in Parsonsfield, Maine prior to moving to Gilmanton,N.H. seven years ago. Dorothy worked at the Wrentham State School for seventeen years, then held several other jobs in Massachusetts before retiring in 1988, and moving to Parsonsfield, Maine.
Dorothy was a spiritual member of the Methodist Church in Parsonsfield, Maine. She loved her family and was a devoted Mom. She enjoyed knitting, baking (especially her delicious raisin cookies and blueberry muffins) for her family and friends. She loved caring for animals and walking her dogs, as well as gardening and blueberry picking. She is described as a caring, selfless person, who was quiet and giving and asked for nothing in return. She was also known for being a great neighbor, who always was willing to help others in their time of need. She was active with the food pantry in Parsonsfield, Maine and the local animal shelter as well as volunteering at the library.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of sixty years, John G. Woodhams of Wrentham, Massachusetts, one son, Ralph Woodhams and his wife Linda of Plainville, Massachusetts, three daughters, Linda Kempton and her husband Arthur of Gilmanton, New Hampshire, Carol Feehan and her husband Greg of Bedford, New Hampshire, and Cathy McPherson and her husband Jim of Windham, Maine. She also leaves behind a sister Edna Hamor of Attleboro, Massachusetts, a brother Ralph Bennoch and his wife Marion of Ellsworth, Maine, and a very close friend who Dorothy loved as a daughter, Lisa Landry of Lakeport, New Hampshire. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her brother Wesley Bennoch, her sister Alice Bennoch and her grandson Jeffrey Woodhams.
There will be no calling hours. A spring burial will be held at the Springbrook Cemetery in Mansfield, Massachusetts. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to an animal shelter or humane society of one's choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com
Dorothy was born on December 11, 1927 in E.Holden, Maine, the daughter of Emma Louise (Pottle) and Ralph Bennoch. She lived in Parsonsfield, Maine prior to moving to Gilmanton,N.H. seven years ago. Dorothy worked at the Wrentham State School for seventeen years, then held several other jobs in Massachusetts before retiring in 1988, and moving to Parsonsfield, Maine.
Dorothy was a spiritual member of the Methodist Church in Parsonsfield, Maine. She loved her family and was a devoted Mom. She enjoyed knitting, baking (especially her delicious raisin cookies and blueberry muffins) for her family and friends. She loved caring for animals and walking her dogs, as well as gardening and blueberry picking. She is described as a caring, selfless person, who was quiet and giving and asked for nothing in return. She was also known for being a great neighbor, who always was willing to help others in their time of need. She was active with the food pantry in Parsonsfield, Maine and the local animal shelter as well as volunteering at the library.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of sixty years, John G. Woodhams of Wrentham, Massachusetts, one son, Ralph Woodhams and his wife Linda of Plainville, Massachusetts, three daughters, Linda Kempton and her husband Arthur of Gilmanton, New Hampshire, Carol Feehan and her husband Greg of Bedford, New Hampshire, and Cathy McPherson and her husband Jim of Windham, Maine. She also leaves behind a sister Edna Hamor of Attleboro, Massachusetts, a brother Ralph Bennoch and his wife Marion of Ellsworth, Maine, and a very close friend who Dorothy loved as a daughter, Lisa Landry of Lakeport, New Hampshire. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her brother Wesley Bennoch, her sister Alice Bennoch and her grandson Jeffrey Woodhams.
There will be no calling hours. A spring burial will be held at the Springbrook Cemetery in Mansfield, Massachusetts. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to an animal shelter or humane society of one's choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com
Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 23:12
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Hugh P. Besemer, Sr., 82
THORNTON — Hugh Patrick Besemer Sr., 82, of Route #3, died February 12, 2013, at Genesis Elder Care Center, in Laconia, after a long illness.
Born in Jamaica, New York on November 26, 1930, he was the son of Austin J. and Veronica (Small) Besemer. He grew up in Jamaica and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, in New York. Hugh played football in a town league, in New York, for many years and resided in Merrick, NY for about ten years. He moved to Woodstock in 1971 and has since been a resident of the Woodstock and Thornton area.
Hugh worked for the Town of Hampstead Police Department, Hampstead, NY. As a patrolman and driver for the commissioner for ten years and for the Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth, NH for about twenty years. He retired in 1991 from the Thornton Police Department, Thornton, NH. During his retirement, Hugh worked as a part-time police officer for the Plymouth, Thornton, Campton, Woodstock Rumney and Waterville Valley, Police Departments. He also worked for a short time as a greeter at Wal-Mart, in Plymouth.
Hugh was a US Navy veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.
Hugh was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He felt very deeply that family was the most important in a person's life. Everyone in the family so loved "Pop"
Hugh is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Beverly Ann (Wallmuller) Besemer of Thornton, sons, Hugh P. Besemer, JR. and Lawrence W. Besemer, both of Campton, daughters, Patricia S. Besemer of Campton, Wendy A. Shaw of Plymouth, Heidi B. Nichols of Thornton, fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will held in the Mayhew Funeral home, 12 Langdon St, Plymouth, on Sunday, Feb. 17th, from 2pm to 4pm. A Liturgy of the Word Service will be held in the Holy Trinity Parish, Saint Matthews Church, School ST, Plymouth, on Monday, Feb. 18th, at 11am. The Rev. Gene Kelso will officiate. Spring burial will be in the Woodstock Cemetery, Woodstock, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hugh P. Besemer SR. Memorial Fund, c/o Community Guarantee Savings Bank, 21 Tower Road, Campton, NH. 03223 or 28 Main ST, Plymouth, NH. 03264.
To sign Hugh's Book of Memories, please go to www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Born in Jamaica, New York on November 26, 1930, he was the son of Austin J. and Veronica (Small) Besemer. He grew up in Jamaica and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, in New York. Hugh played football in a town league, in New York, for many years and resided in Merrick, NY for about ten years. He moved to Woodstock in 1971 and has since been a resident of the Woodstock and Thornton area.
Hugh worked for the Town of Hampstead Police Department, Hampstead, NY. As a patrolman and driver for the commissioner for ten years and for the Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth, NH for about twenty years. He retired in 1991 from the Thornton Police Department, Thornton, NH. During his retirement, Hugh worked as a part-time police officer for the Plymouth, Thornton, Campton, Woodstock Rumney and Waterville Valley, Police Departments. He also worked for a short time as a greeter at Wal-Mart, in Plymouth.
Hugh was a US Navy veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.
Hugh was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He felt very deeply that family was the most important in a person's life. Everyone in the family so loved "Pop"
Hugh is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Beverly Ann (Wallmuller) Besemer of Thornton, sons, Hugh P. Besemer, JR. and Lawrence W. Besemer, both of Campton, daughters, Patricia S. Besemer of Campton, Wendy A. Shaw of Plymouth, Heidi B. Nichols of Thornton, fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will held in the Mayhew Funeral home, 12 Langdon St, Plymouth, on Sunday, Feb. 17th, from 2pm to 4pm. A Liturgy of the Word Service will be held in the Holy Trinity Parish, Saint Matthews Church, School ST, Plymouth, on Monday, Feb. 18th, at 11am. The Rev. Gene Kelso will officiate. Spring burial will be in the Woodstock Cemetery, Woodstock, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hugh P. Besemer SR. Memorial Fund, c/o Community Guarantee Savings Bank, 21 Tower Road, Campton, NH. 03223 or 28 Main ST, Plymouth, NH. 03264.
To sign Hugh's Book of Memories, please go to www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 00:38
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William K. Dietrich, Sr., 92
GILFORD — William K. Dietrich, Sr., 92, formerly of Ridgewood Avenue, Gilford, N.H., died on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Villa Crest Nursing Home in Manchester, N.H. where he had been a resident for the past four years.
Mr. Dietrich was the widower of Sadie A. (DeBlayker) Dietrich who died in 1991.
Mr. Dietrich was born February 16, 1920 in East Rutherford , New Jersey, the son of Maximilian William and Mildred (Bloom) Dietrich.
Mr. Dietrich resided in South Burlington, Vermont for several years before moving to Gilford, N.H. in 1960. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and had been employed as District Manager for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire-Vermont for 31 years, retiring in 1985.
Mr. Dietrich was a member of the Laconia Congregational Church. He was a Mason and a forty-three year member of the Mount Lebanon Lodge, No. 32 F. & A. M. and was a very active member of the Tardif Park Association.
Survivors include two sons , William K. Dietrich, Jr. and his wife, Diane, of Manchester, N.H. and Bruce E. Dietrich and his wife, Donna, of Gilford, N.H.; a daughter, Joanne L. Powers, of Sterling, Virginia; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dietrich was predeceased by a sister, Marge De Haven.
A calling hour will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 1:00-2:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hour at 2:00 PM also at the Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, Pastor of the Laconia Congregational Church, will officiate.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Mr. Dietrich was the widower of Sadie A. (DeBlayker) Dietrich who died in 1991.
Mr. Dietrich was born February 16, 1920 in East Rutherford , New Jersey, the son of Maximilian William and Mildred (Bloom) Dietrich.
Mr. Dietrich resided in South Burlington, Vermont for several years before moving to Gilford, N.H. in 1960. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and had been employed as District Manager for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire-Vermont for 31 years, retiring in 1985.
Mr. Dietrich was a member of the Laconia Congregational Church. He was a Mason and a forty-three year member of the Mount Lebanon Lodge, No. 32 F. & A. M. and was a very active member of the Tardif Park Association.
Survivors include two sons , William K. Dietrich, Jr. and his wife, Diane, of Manchester, N.H. and Bruce E. Dietrich and his wife, Donna, of Gilford, N.H.; a daughter, Joanne L. Powers, of Sterling, Virginia; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dietrich was predeceased by a sister, Marge De Haven.
A calling hour will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 1:00-2:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hour at 2:00 PM also at the Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, Pastor of the Laconia Congregational Church, will officiate.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 February 2013 22:16
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