Coos County Democrat Obituaries, Lancaster, New Hampshire, Wednesday, July 30, 2003

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Daniel W. Elsemiller 
     COLEBROOK — Daniel W. Elsemiller, 74, died on July 23, 2003 at his home, following a brief illness.
     He was born on September 14, 1928 in Boston, the son of Daniel and Ethel P. (Moulton) Elsemiller. He was a graduate 
of Wellesley High School, class of 1946 and Worcester Junior College, class of 1948 and attended the Franklin Technical
Institute.
     Mr. Elsemiller had lived in Colebrook since August 2002, previously residing 19 years in Hooksett, five years in 
Manchester and 30 years in Framingham, Mass.
     He looked forward to his daily work and retired in 1996 after 50 years of employment with the Portland Group, 
spending the first 30 years of his career as the sales manager at Webb Supply in Framingham, later becoming the general 
manager of River Valley Supply in Haverhill, Mass.
     Mr. Elsemiller was a member of Alpha Lodge A.F.& A.M. in Framingham and a former 30-year member of the BPOE, also 
in Framingham.
     An avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman, he loved the North Country, but his greatest joy the past 25 years had 
been the home he and his wife built in Colebrook with its pond and panoramic views. He also loved to read, cook, travel, 
and dance.
     Family members include his wife of 53 years, Irene L. (Garvin) Elsemiller of Colebrook; a daughter, Verian L. Bambery 
of Plainville, Mass.; two sons, Daniel C. Elsemiller of Haverhill, Mass. and Dana Elsemiller of Milford, Mass.; five 
grandchildren; a brother, Robert H. Elsemiller of Pompano Beach, Fla.; nieces and nephews.
     Calling hours were held on Sunday at the Goodwin Funeral Home in Manchester. A funeral service was held on Monday 
at the funeral home, with the Rev. Douglas Rickard officiating.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101, Suite 501, 
Bedford, NH 03110; or the Arthritis Foundation, New Hampshire Region, 59 School St., Concord, NH 03301.

Ellen “Nellie” Humphrey 

     GILMAN, Vt. — Ellen “Nellie” Humphrey, 70, of Gilman, Vt. died on Friday evening, July 25, 2003 at the Littleton 
Regional Hospital.
     She was born on November 16, 1932 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the daughter of the late Alphonse and 
Grace (Hoare) Bellefountaine.
     On March 6, 1956, she married Lawrence R. Humphrey. Nellie and her family lived in Nashua for 28 years. She worked 
many years as a tester of aircraft instruments for Kolsman Manufacturing Co. in Nashua. Later, she worked at Butson’s 
Market in Littleton. In recent years, she was a member of the Senior Center of Gilman.
     Nellie enjoyed bowling, attending yard sales, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
     Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Lawrence Humphrey of Gilman; four sons, Kenneth Humphrey and companion 
Donna Winslow of Bethlehem, N.H., Lon Joseph Humphrey and Stephen Humphrey, both of Gilman, and Nathan Humphrey of 
Nashua, N.H.; two daughters, Rosina Despres and husband George of Mason, N.H. and Klara Humphrey of Gilman; 12 
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Michael Bellefountaine and wife Betty of Prince Edward Island 
and Kenneth Bellfountaine and wife Wanda of Calgary, Alberta. 
     Nellie was pre-deceased by her son Lawrence Humphrey in 1985 and her sister Rita Rosina Dingwall.
     Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
     Guibord Funeral Home of Lyndonville, Vt. is assisting with arrangements.

Jean C. Martin 

     LANCASTER — A graveside service for Jean C. Martin, who died on November 30, 2002 in Tucson, Arizona, will be held at
11 a.m. on Monday August 4, at Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. The Rev. Curtis W. Smith of Lancaster, will officiate.
     Arrangements are under the direction of the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster.