New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947
Marcia Gintzler, HOPKINTON
Saturday, September 13, 2003
HOPKINTON - Marcia Gintzler died yesterday at Concord Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Irving and Ruth (Cohen) Cole. She graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Gintzler worked as an art teacher and was comptroller of Bovie Screen Process Printing for 30 years. She was a member of Temple Beth Jacob and Hadassah and served as a board member of the Capitol Center for the Arts, both in Concord. Survivors include her husband, David Gintzler; two sons, Douglas Gintzler of Boston and Jonathan Gintzler of Los Angeles; a brother, Ron Cole of San Jose, Calif.; a sister, Judith Judelsohn of Buffalo, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Jacob in Concord. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Temple Beth Jacob, 67 Broadway, Concord 03301; or to the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord 03301. Bennett Funeral Home in Concord is in charge of the arrangements.
Andre E. Clement, GILFORD
Saturday, September 13, 2003
GILFORD - Andre E. Clement, 70, of Lakeshore Drive, died Thursday at the Lakes Region General Hospital. He was born in Manchester, the son of Alfred and Amanda (Rivard) Clement. He was raised in Goffstown. Clement graduated from St. Joseph High School for Boys and enlisted in the Navy upon graduation. He worked for Manchester Hosiery Mills in Goffstown for four years. He worked as a sales representative at Prudential Insurance Company where he later served as manager of the Bedford District office in his 31 years with the company. After retiring, he worked as assistant supervisor at Ellacoya State Park until he became ill. He was a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks No. 876; and a former member of the Pinardville Lions Club and the Pinardville Athletic Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and playing cards. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lucille (Chapdelaine) Clement of Gilford; a son, Daniel Clement of Hancock, Maine; four daughters, Judy Varrill of Loudon, Susan Clement of Allenstown, Sylvia Lacasse of Gilmanton Iron Works and Joanne Chicoine of Goffstown; three brothers, Maurice Clement of Tilton, Romeo Clement of Goffstown and Gerard Clement of Salt Lake City; four sisters, Doris Dupuis, Pauline Thibaudeau and Therese Daniels, all of Goffstown, and Madeline Gauthier of Covington, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Edgar Clement, and a sister, Stella Allaire, died previously. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at Simoneau and Lambert Funeral Home, 139 Church St., Laconia. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 290 Union Ave., Laconia. The Rev. Adrien Longchamps, pastor, will be celebrant. Urn burial will be held at a later date at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer research, 360 Route 101, Unit 501, Bedford 03110.
Kevin Eldridge, SOUTHINGTON, Conn.
Thursday, August 7, 2003
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. - Kevin Eldridge, 43, of Copper Ridge Road, died Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn. He was born in Manchester, son of Robert and Polly (Parker) Eldridge. He graduated from Concord High School and from the University of Bridgeport, where he earned degrees in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering. Eldridge taught at the Computer Programming Institute in Hartford, Conn., and Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. He also worked as an engineer and as CEO of MIDSUN Group Corp. in Southington, Conn. He held three U.S. patents and had several pending patents for original designs. Survivors include two sons, Maxwell Eldridge and Brian Eldridge, both of Southington, Conn.; his fiancée, Ericka Ehlers of Southington, Conn.; two brothers, Daniel Lassonde of Franklin and Timothy Lessonde of Manchester; two sisters, Ellen Eldridge-Blake of Londonderry and Jane Siefken of Manchester; an aunt and uncle, Robert and Evelyn Lassonde of Concord; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister, Sarah Lassonde, died previously. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John The Evangelist Church, 72 S. Main St., Concord. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. DellaVecchia Funeral Home in Southington, Conn., is in charge of the arrangements.
John Hunter Swett
Sunday, August 17, 2003
John "Jack" Hunter Swett, 72, of Sewalls Falls Road, died Wednesday at Concord Hospital. He was born in Orange, Mass., the son of David and Dorothy Swett. He was raised in Winchester and was a 1949 graduate of Winchester High School. He attended the University of New Hampshire for two years. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. Swett worked as a crane operator for E.D. Swett Inc. for 50 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Penacook and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Concord, where he was currently serving as a trustee. He was a 33-year member of the West Congregational Church in Concord, where he was a former trustee and a Webelos Scout leader. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Cleta (Collins) Swett of Concord; one son, David Swett of Concord; one daughter, Melody Swett Spear of Eugene, Ore.; one granddaughter; two step-sisters, Lisa Halttunen of Plainfield, N.J., and Karen Halttunen of California; and several cousins. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., Concord. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the West Congregational Church, 299 N. State St., Concord. Pastor Charles Heslam will officiate. Burial will be at the Hamblin Memorial Gardens in Russellville, Tenn., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Congregational Church, 299 N. State St., Concord 03301.
Dorothy T. Foster
Wednesday, September 3, 2003
Dorothy T. Foster, 78, of Washington Street in Concord, died Saturday at home. She was born in Boston, the daughter of Robert and Ellen (Brotherston) Tonkin. She was a lifelong resident of Concord and graduated from Concord High School in 1943. Foster worked as a bookkeeper for Orr and Reno Professional Association for 25 years and for Barto and Puffer Law Offices in Concord for several years. She was a dog trainer and a member of the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club. She was active showing poodles and won many awards. Survivors include a sister, Carolyn Reed of Pittsfield; a stepson, Everett Foster of Concord; four step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Her husband of 50 years, Herbert Foster, died in 1994; and a brother, Robert Tonkin, died in 2000. Calling hours will not be held. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Floral Park Cemetery in Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of New Hampshire, 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford 03110; or to the Concord SPCA, 130 Washington St., Penacook 03303. Bennett Funeral Home in Concord is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth E. Hernandez, LACONIA
Wednesday, August 6, 2003
LACONIA - Memorial services for Ruth E. Hernandez, 96, who died June 23, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 500 Gilford Ave., Gilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Methodist Church, 500 Gilford Ave., Gilford 03249; or to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 7312, Gilford 03247-7312. Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home in Laconia is in charge of the arrangements.
Kendrick L. Belanger, HILLSBORO
Friday, September 19, 2003
HILLSBORO - Kendrick L. "Rick" Belanger, 39, died yesterday at Concord Hospital. He was born in Plainview, Long Island, N.Y., the son of George and Alison (Campbell) Belanger. He lived in Plainview, Long Island, before moving to Hillsboro. He graduated from Hillsboro-Deering High School in 1982. Belanger served in the Army. He worked as parts manager for Belanger Auto Parts in Hillsboro. He was a past member and volunteer of the Hillsboro Fire Department. Survivors include his parents, of Hillsboro; three brothers, Randall Belanger, Kevin Belanger and Russell Belanger, all of Hillsboro; grandparents, Leland and Alta Campbell of Marlow; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home, 32 School St., Hillsboro. Services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hillsboro. The Rev. Christopher Stage, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow at Harvey Memorial Cemetery in Hillsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Hillsboro Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 350, Hillsboro 03244.
Stephen A. O'Neill, YADKINVILLE, N.C.
Friday, September 19, 2003
YADKINVILLE, N.C. - Stephen Aloysius O'Neill, 78, of East Lee Avenue, died Sept. 5 at Wake Forest United Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born in Boston, the son of Stephen Sr. and Lillian (Crowley) O'Neill. He served with the Navy during World War II and was a member of the U.S. Navy Band. He had previously lived in Level Cross, N.C., and in Sanbornton for 25 years. O'Neill was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. He had worked in maintenance for the state of New Hampshire. Survivors include two sons, Stephen O'Neill of Bow and James O'Neill of Sanbornton; a daughter, Mary O'Neill of Mocksville, N.C.; two sisters, Sister Grace O'Neill of Wakefield, Mass., and Irene Anglin of Raleigh, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. His wife, Mary (Carney) O'Neill, his parents and a brother, Ralph O'Neill, died previously. Calling hours were held at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, N.C. Funeral services were held at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Mount Airy, N.C. Burial was held with military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard Post 2019 of Mount Airy and Post 9436 of Pilot Mountain at Pilot Mountain City Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Surry County, 1326 N. Main St., Mount Airy, N.C. 27030.
Betty L. Burbank, BARNSTEAD
Thursday, September 18, 2003
BARNSTEAD - Betty L. Burbank, 78, of Province Road, died Tuesday at the Concord Regional VNA's Hospice House in Concord. She was born the daughter of Levi Kimball and Esther (Ekvall) Ladd. She lived in Loudon from 1930 until moving to Pittsfield in 1944. She moved to Barnstead in 1989. She worked as a homemaker. Burbank was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield, where she was a member of the Dorcas Guild and the choir and taught Sunday school. She served as Girl Scout leader and was a 4-H leader for 25 years. Survivors include a son, Frank Burbank of Sidney, Maine; four daughters, Mary LeDuc of Pittsfield, Joan Case of Weare, Lydia Mahlstedt of Loudon and Betty Burbank of Barnstead; a brother, Levi Ladd of Loudon; two sisters, Mary Johnson of Crestline, Calif., and Pauline Dodge of Pittsfield; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, E.W. Burbank Jr., died in 1982; and a daughter, Paula Houle, died in 2001. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. at Perkins Funeral Home, 60 Main St., Pittsfield. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, Main Street, Pittsfield. The Rev. Charles Paige-Morgan, pastor, will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield 03263. Perkins Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Cecelia A. Fitzgerald, GILFORD
Thursday, September 18, 2003
GILFORD - Cecelia A. Fitzgerald, 96, of Old Lake Shore Road, died Saturday at Genesis Eldercare Network Laconia Center in Laconia. She was born in Bangor, Maine, the adopted daughter of Melvin and Catherine (Prescott) Gerry. She was raised in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, and lived in Malden, Mass., and Medford, Mass. for most of her life. She moved to Gilford in 1994. She graduated from Clark County High School in Las Vegas, Nev. Fitzgerald worked as a nurse's aid at many hospitals and nursing homes in Massachusetts. She was a mother to more than 40 foster children and raised three to adulthood. Survivors include a son, William Fitzgerald of Jupiter, Fla.; five daughters, Gertrude Fitzgerald of Medford, Mass., Cecelia Drever of Gilford, Ruth DeFeo of Newburg, Maine, Janice Koch of Pelham and Wilma Pappalardo of West Yarmouth, Mass.; 22 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Her husband, William Fitzgerald, died in 1977; and a daughter, Anne Freeman, died in 1994. Calling hours will be held Sept. 24 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 50 Washington St., Lakeport. Burial will follow in the family lot at Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilford. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home in Laconia is in charge of the arrangements.
Janice M. McGregor, HILLSBORO
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
HILLSBORO - Janice M. McGregor, 87, died Monday at her daughter's home. She was born in Henniker, the daughter of Oliver and Florence (Brown) Daniels. She lived in Henniker before moving to Hillsboro 10 years ago. She graduated from Henniker High School. McGregor worked for G.T.E. Sylvania in Hillsboro for 15 years before retiring. She was a member of the Henniker Congregational Church. Survivors include a son, John McGregor III of Contoocook; a daughter, Beverly Morse of Hillsboro; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, John McGregor, died in 1993; and a brother, Ronald Daniels Sr., a sister, Elinor Gould, and a grandson, Gary Morse, died previously. Graveside services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Henniker New Cemetery in Henniker. The Rev. Janet Heslam, pastor of Henniker Congregational Church, will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to the Hillsboro Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 350, Hillsboro 03244; or to the charity of one's choice. Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Henniker is in charge of the arrangements.
