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Betty J. Wheeler
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Springfield,
NH-Betty J. (Smith) Wheeler, 68, of Bowman Road, died
Wed., April 1, 2009 at the Lebanon Center, Lebanon, NH.
She was born in Grafton, NH on Sept. 26, 1940 the
daughter of Robert and Alice (Hill) Smith. Betty spent
her childhood in Pollard's Mills, Newport, NH and then
moved to Springfield. She was a stay-at-home Mom
enjoying her family and especially her grandchildren.
Betty loved to read, draw, and knit. Music was a passion
of hers and she liked to play the guitar and piano and
enjoyed singing. Nature was an interest of hers, in
particular, flowers and birds.
Her husband of 40 years, Harold Allen "Sy" Wheeler, died
in 1999. She was also predeceased by siblings, Roberta,
Donald, Barbara, Edward, Rita, and Rosalie. Members of
her family surviving include five children, Edward C.
Wheeler of Springfield, NH, Holly Ann Wheeler and her
boyfriend, Douglas Hewes of Springfield, NH, Donna L.
and her husband, Paul Newton of Saratoga, WY, Mason A.
and his wife, Posey Wheeler of Springfield, NH, and
Wendy S. and her husband, John Keyser of Springfield,
NH; seven grandchildren, Thomas, Hayden, Abbey, Kenneth,
Rebecca, Ben, and Brittany; three sisters, Ruth Seamans
of New London, NH, Brenda Smith of Hinsdale, NH, and
Rowena Holmes of Newport, NH; one brother, Richard Smith
of Newport, NH; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to give special thanks to all
their family and friends for the care and attention they
gave to Betty. A graveside service will be held on
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in Pleasant View
Cemetery, Springfield, NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
the Springfield F.A.S.T. Squad, P.O. Box 121,
Springfield, NH 03284. Chadwick Funeral Service of New
London, NH is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ernest R. Carpenter
1937 - 2009
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SPRINGFIELD -- Ernest R. Carpenter, 71, of George
Hill Road, died Jan. 12, 2009, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center in Lebanon.
He was born Nov. 12, 1937, to Earle and Ruby
(Collins) Carpenter. He was a native and lifelong
resident of Springfield.
He worked for the State of New Hampshire Department
of Transportation for more than 30 years, first as a
heavy equipment operator. He retired in 1997 as foreman.
He worked for Star Lake Farm in Springfield from 1997
until Christmas of 2008. He loved to work on his farm
and was happiest being at home. He took a great deal of
pride in his animals. He loved his rescue dog, Sugar,
and cat, Meanu.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen (Partridge)
Carpenter, in 1995, and his son, Robert, in 1974.
Family includes three daughters, Martha Eaton of
South Newbury, Kathy Bergeron of Tampa, Fla., and Debbie
Keyser of South Sutton; a son, Lawrence "Butch"
Carpenter of Lebanon; 12 grandchildren; two
great-grandsons; three sisters, Eleanor Farr of Etna,
Frances Palmer of Castville, N.Y., and Ella Pickering of
Blackstone, Mass.; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
SERVICES: Friends may call at Chadwick Funeral Home,
235 Main St., New London, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. A graveside serivce will be held Saturday at 11
a.m. in Pleasant View Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial
contributions may be made to Upper Valley Humane
Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield 03748, or to I
Care-Pet Adoption Agency, P.O. Box 1062, Melbourne, AR
72556.
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