The Rockingham News Obituaries, Rockingham, New Hampshire, from Friday, October 24, 2003

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Joseph H. Hartford Jr.

     HAVERHILL, Mass. - Joseph H. Hartford Jr., 66, died Saturday, Oct. 18,
2003 at his home on West Lowell Street after a lengthy illness.
     He was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Epping, the son of the late Joseph and
Hilda Hartford.
     Mr. Hartford grew up in Epping and lived much of his life in
Somerville and Medford, Mass. He had resided in Haverhill for the past
seven years.
     He was a self-employed carpenter and also worked for many years at the
Haverhill Shoe Factory. Known by many as "Brother Hartford" or simply
"Uncle Joe," he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and living
life to its fullest.
     Mr. Hartford is survived by his companion of 24 years, Barbara Rheaume
of Haverhill; two daughters, Joanne H.P. Hartford of Haverhill and Emma
Courchaine of Tamworth; four sons, Warren J. Hartford of Fremont, Joseph H.
Hartford III of Haverhill, George J. Hartford of Roswell, N.M., and
Christopher A. Hartford of Arlington, Texas; a step-daughter, Niomi Rheaume
of Haverhill; a step-son, James Cooper of Cambridge, Mass.; three brothers,
William H. Hartford of Haverhill, John Hartford of Epping, and Richard
Hartford of Freedom; four sisters, Beatrice A. Heath of Newton, Barbara
White of Epping, Beverly Hill of Exeter, and Gladys Hartford of Concord;
several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Brewitt Funeral Home,
Epping. The Rev. Ronald Townsend officiated the service. Burial followed in
Prospect Cemetery, Epping.

Charles R. Pool

     PALM BEACH, Fla. - Charles R. Pool, 47, of Palm Beach died
unexpectedly, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003 in Florida.
     He was born Dec. 29, 1955, in Lynn, Mass., the son of the late Arthur
R. and Joan D. (Blachford) Pool.
     Mr. Pool was raised in Kingston and was a graduate of Sanborn Regional
High School. He was one of the founders of the Fremont Rescue Squad and a
member of the Fremont Fire Department.
     He had resided in Florida for the past several years. He enjoyed
drawing and painting and camping with his sons.
     Mr. Pool is survived by two sons, Jason W. Pool of Fremont and
Christopher C. Pool of Exeter; two sisters, Cindy Adams of Kingston and
Kathy Heath of Houlton, Maine; one step-brother, George Colclough of Lynn,
Mass.; two step-sisters, Lynn Carsile and Andrea Colclough, both of Lynn;
one niece; three nephews; and two great-nieces.
     The family requests there be no visiting hours and flowers please be
omitted. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. at the
Greenwood Cemetery, Kingston.
     Arrangements are by the Stockbridge Funeral Home, Exeter.