Colebrook News & Sentinel Obituaries, Colebrook, New Hampshire, from Wednesday, February 11, 2004 Copyright retained by the newspaper. Permission recieved to include in the USGenWeb Archives. ARTHUR BROWNG Korean War veteran Arthur "Art" R. Brown, 72 ,of Bog Road in Stratford, died peacefully at his stepson's house in Lunenburg on Friday, February 6, 2004, where he had lived for the past three weeks. Born on March 12, 1931 in Grafton, N.H., he was the son of Carl and Ethel (Portigue) Brown, and lived in the Stratford area most of his life. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. Before retiring, he worked for Gilman Mill for 20 years. He still mowed the lawns at Indian River Trailer Park in Lancaster, and was already talking about mowing again this summer. He also enjoyed plowing in the wintertime, hunting and fishing. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 10 years, Joanne (Anas-kowich) Brown of Stratford and Lunenburg; a stepson, Edward, and his wife Sheila McFarland of Lunenburg; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. His stepdaughter, Sandra Cass, predeceased him. Calling hours were held on Sunday, February 8 at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral services were held on Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lawrence Clough officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the spring in the Northumberland Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIFTON HIPKINS Clifton Hipkins, a lifelong resident of Connecticut who had a lifelong love affair with the Northeast Kingdom and its people, died on February 6, 2004 of a heart attack. He was 80 years old. Mr. Hipkins was an expert fly-fisherman and wing shooter of the "King of Gamebirds," the Ruffed Grouse. Harold Stearns of Averill was his hunting and fishing partner. They began their friendship at Quimby's as young boys. At that time Hortense Quimby's father was running the fishing camp. Their pursuit of fly-fishing and grouse hunting covered the entire Northeast Kingdom and Eastern Townships of Canada. Back then the last paved road ended in Lyndonville. There were no road signs or signs posted "Private" or "Prive." They often hunted and fished with Customs Agent friends, and would occasionally cross the border 10 times a day with just a wave. At the end of the day they'd stop in at Hampšs in Norton Mills for a few cold beers with friends, including Hamp and his wife, Babe. Through the years Clif made many friends in the North Country. He leaves behind his wife Louise of 53 years; his sons, Clifton Jr., David and Stuart; a daughter, Carol; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. His son David will truly miss the time spent with him in the coverts and streams of the North Country, having been his partner for the better part of the last 40 years. Hešll miss his guidance, friendship and is thankful for having instilled in him his fatheršs love of the great outdoors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MALVINA JAROSZ Malvina E. "Vangie" (Demers) Jarosz, 85, of Dunbarton, died on February 9, 2004 at a Manchester hospital. She was born on December 16, 1918 in Concord, Vt., the daughter of Richard and Grace (Sortwell) Demers. She was educated in Colebrook, moving to Manchester after high school graduation. She had lived in Dunbarton since 1970. While living in Manchester, she was the president of the PTA and was a member of the Women's Club and Garden Club in Dunbarton. Mrs. Jarosz enjoyed flowers and gardening, and was a gourmet cook and cake decorator. She attended St. Paul United Methodist Church in Manchester and Hillside United Methodist Church in Grasmere. Her husband, Russell Jarosz, died in 1983. Family members include a daughter, Frena Jarosz of Dunbarton; three sisters, Cleona Frizzell of Stewartstown, Madelyn Covell of Westfield, Mass. and Juanita Bunnell of Easthampton, Mass.; nieces and nephews. Calling hours are on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, 607 Chestnut St., corner of Harrison Street, Manchester. The funeral is Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, corner of Smyth and Bruce roads. The Rev. Richard Gray will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688, or the American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101, Unit 8, Bedford, NH 03110. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOANNA MANNING Joanna Tewksbury Manning, resident of Atria/The Greens in Hanover, died on Friday, January 30, 2004 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Maureen Hall. Joanna lived each chapter of her life fully and well. The younger of two sisters, she was born to Frederick Jackson Tewksbury and Joanna Belle Sargent Tewksbury on September 28, 1910. She attended high school in Wells River, Vt., and Woodsville, graduating in 1928. She attended the University of Vermont, where she graduated in the class of 1932. As a freshman she met her match, Philip Emerson Manning, an outstanding basketball player, dancing partner, and fellow educator. They were married on August 15, 1932 and were on their 65th year of marriage when Phil died on November 5, 1996. Raising their two daughters, Joanna Phyllis Manning Ellis, (married to G. Winston Ellis) of West Newbury, Vt., and Maureen Manning Hall (married to Leland "Pete" Hall) of Hanover was her devotion. This family grew through the years to include eight grandchildren and their spouses, and 15 great-grandchildren. She remembered her teaching as the most fulfilling work she could have chosen. She blended classroom instruction with commitment to valuing and advising extra-curricular activities, including the well-remembered senior class trips to New York City. This career chapter included 27 years of teaching social studies and business education in Vermont high schools in Danville, Bakersfield, Swanton, Windsor, S. Royalton, Randolph, Canaan, Blue Mountain Union, and in Pittsburg, junior and senior high school. As a retiree she taught 55 Alive classes in Vermont and Florida. She served, often as an officer, in the following organizations: Delta Delta Delta Sorority; Diamond Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star; Delta Kappa Gamma, National Honorary Educational Society for Teachers; Local and State Retired Teachers Association; Library Trustee; Danville School Board; Vermont Club in Florida; and several community women's clubs. She was a member of the Danville Congregational Church. The Mannings returned to Danville, Vt., to restore their home and enjoy the community. When Phil needed long-term care in 1994 the couple moved to Hanover. She was greatly loved and admired and will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Manning Helping Hand Award, c/o Danville School, Danville, VT 05828, or to the church or charity of one's choice. Memorial services in Danville and a burial in South Ryegate will be held in the summer. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hanover. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOHN REYNOLDS Mr. John H. Reynolds Sr., 60, of Columbia, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, February 7, 2004. Mr. Reynolds was born on March 11, 1943 in Columbia, the son of the late Vern and Margaret (Stanton) Reynolds. He worked for Brown Company in the Stratford mill for several years before moving to Benton, Maine, where he worked for Gerald Spencer Carpentry. In the early 1980s he and his family moved to Columbia, and he worked for a short period of time for Mike Ouellet and later for Lambert's Grocery Store in the maintenance department. His final place of employment was with the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. Mr. Reynolds enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and grooming for the Stratford Nighthawks Snowmobile Club. He could often be found visiting with friends and family on the front lawn of his home, telling stories and jokes. He was also an avid supporter of NASCAR and loved working with the Aaron Bennett racing team. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marlene (Fournier) Reynolds of Columbia; six children, Laurie Reynolds of Texas, Peter Reynolds and wife Stacy of Stratford, John Reynolds Jr. and his girlfriend Jody Reid of Clinton, Maine, James Reynolds and his wife Judy of Colebrook, Theresa Choquette and her husband Donald of Errol, and Jeffrey Reynolds and his wife Dee of West Stewartstown; three brothers, Vern Reynolds and his wife Paula of Columbia, Randy Reynolds of Fairfield Center, Maine, and Scott Reynolds and his wife Brenda of Clinton, Maine; a sister, Eva Wheeler and her husband Bob of Beecher Falls; twelve grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Reynolds is preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Bill Reynolds; and a sister, Betty Fortier. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, February 10 at the Jenkins Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 11, at 11 a.m. at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Columbia, with the Reverend Gary Clark officiating. An interment service will be held in the spring at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family one-line by going to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Reynolds' memory may be made to the Colebrook Ambulance Corps, c/o Sharon Nelsson, RR2 Box 13, Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576.