Colebrook News & Sentinel Obituaries, Colebrook, New Hampshire, from Wednesday, July 28, 2004 Copyright retained by the newspaper. Permission recieved to include in the USGenWeb Archives. MADELEINE CHALOUX Madeleine R. Chaloux, 74, of North Port, Fla., died on July 19, 2004. She was born on August 12, 1929 in Coaticook, Quebec and moved to Florida nine years ago from Norton. Mrs. Chaloux was the former owner of a grocery store in Norton and also owned a laundromat in Colebrook. She was a member of San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port. Survivors include her husband Albert; son, Raymond Frechette of Portsmouth; a sister, Pat Hunt of Deleware; brothers, Roger and Ronald Corbeil of Canada. Arrange-ments are under the direction of the National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte, Fla. JOHN DEMAYO John Joseph DeMayo Jr., 78, of Fryeburg, Maine, died on July 18, 2004 at the Fryeburg Health Care Center. John was born in Charlestown, N.H., on February 19, 1926, the son of John Joseph DeMayo Sr. and Dorothy (Hamlin) DeMayo. He grew up and was educated in Candia and was a World War II Navy veteran. John lived in Newport for many years, and owned and operated Bates and DeMayo Service Station. He also was a purchasing agent for LaValley's Building Supply. He was a member of the Newport American Legion and past commander of the Newport VFW. John had lived in Fryeburg for the past two an a half years, coming from North Stratford. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sharon DeMayo; two brothers, Richard DeMayo and George Chamberlin; two sisters, Margaret Pierro and Josephine Walsh. His family includes his wife Judith (Sylvester) DeMayo of Fryeburg, a daughter, Tiffanie DeMayo of Newport; three step-daughters, Susan Chandler of Boston, Jenny Baker and Pixie Ingallis; and two brothers, Francis DeMayo of Candia and Donald DeMayo of Boscawen. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 26 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg. Billing address is P.O.Box 246, Fryeburg, ME 04037 FRANCIS GENDRON Francis E. Gendron, 79, of Berlin, died on July 22, 2004 at home. Born on October 24, 1924 in West Stewartstown, he was the son of Nazaire and Virginie (Daigneault) Gendron. His wife, Armeline "Amy" (Jacques) Gendron, died on January 7, 1999. Mr. Gendron was a World War II veteran of the Army and a member of the VFW. The family includes his children, Dennis "Red" Gendron of Clifton Park, N.Y., and Phillip, Lisa and Denise Nelson; two brothers, Edward Gendron of Berlin and Henry Gendron of Ware, Mass.; two sisters, Fernande Sevigny of St. Hyacinthe, Canada, and Georgette Faford of Drummondville, Canada; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held on Sunday at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home in Berlin. A celebration of Mr. Gendron's life followed in the afternoon. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at the family's convenience. Memorial donations may be made to Hansen Ski Center, Berlin. WILLIAM G. HOADLEY William G. Hoadley, 82, of Tilton, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home on July 16, 2004. Born in Lowell, Vt., on May 6, 1922, he was the son of William Elias Hoadley and Myrtie Ann (Cushing) Hoadley. He was raised in Lowell and in North Stratford, then lived in Franklin for 27 years before moving to Tilton, where he lived for 30 years. While in Franklin, he was a member of the Baptist Church of Franklin and formerly taught Sunday school there. During World War II, Mr. Hoadley served with the Coast Guard as a motor machinist's mate, 3rd class. He made 22 overseas trips to Europe aboard the USS Poole, a destroyer escort. Several years ago, he was a meat cutter at the former Franklin Meat Co. He later worked at Jordan Meat Co. in Laconia until retiring. Mr. Hoadley was a former member of Franklin VFW Post 1698 and The Franklin American Legion Post. Several years ago he had a band, for which he played guitar and sang. Mr. Hoadley also enjoyed fishing and hunting. The family includes his wife of 57 years, Gertrude (Benoit) Hoadley of Franklin; three daughters, Debbie Rines of Hooksett, Ellen Hoadley of Boscawen, and Wilhemina Millis of Sanbornton; two grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Hoadley of Franklin; a half-brother, William Joscelyn of Tilton; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. Memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, PO Box 229, Tilton, NH 03276. JENNIFER JACKSON Jennifer "Jenn" Jackson, 22, of Canaan, died on July 18, 2004 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Jennifer was born on June 15, 1982, the daughter of Mary-Ann Gilbert (Jackson). She was graduated from high school in June, 2004, and planned to attend college. She enjoyed photography, driving in her car, hanging out with friends and helping others. Jennifer had a love for animals, including the stuffed ones. Horseback riding and four-wheeling were among her many passions. She loved to watch science fiction and horror movies. Her favorite TV series was "Stargate SG-1: on the SciFi channel. She had two poems published, one of which she read as a eulogy at her uncle's funeral. Jennifer is survived by her mother, MaryAnn (Jackson) Gilbert and stepfather Denis Gilbert of Canaan; a brother, Josh Gilbert; maternal grandparents Paul and Connie Jackson of Canaan; paternal grandparents Wilmont and Evelyn Carney of Clarksville; step-grandmother Rejeanne Gilbert of Colebrook; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by an uncle, John Jackson, in 1997. There were no calling hours, at Jennifer's request. Services will be held at St. Albert's Church in West Stewartstown on Saturday, August 7 at 11 a.m. Memorial arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jennifer Jackson Memorial Fund, c/o First Colebrook Bank, Atten-tion: Rosemary Mulliken, 132 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Proceeds from the Memorial Fund will be forwarded to the American Lung Association. FREDERICK MICKELBORO Frederick Shelton Mickelboro, 49, of Manchester, died on July 16, 2004 at Ridgewood Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Terrell, Texas on July 3, 1955, he was the son of Frederick L. Mickelboro and Irvena (Grover) Williams, formerly of Stewartstown and Canaan. The family includes two children, Janette Mickelboro and Hulk Mayberry, both of Manchester; a grandchild; his mother, of Manchester; three sisters, Sally Austin of Searsport, Maine, Mary Cameron of Weare and Penny Couture of Candia; three brothers, Jack Mickelboro of South Carolina, Michael Williams of Manchester and Roger Williams of Danville; and several nephews and nieces. There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be private at the family's convenience. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110. Lambert Funeral Home and Crematory, Manchester, is handling arrangements. For more information, go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com. JOSEPH NOLET Joseph Louis "Joe Bleach" Nolet, 86, of Berlin, died on Monday, July 26, 2004 at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Nolet was born on August 16, 1917 in Berlin, son of the late Alfred and Marie (Lapointe) Nolet. He was raised and educated in Berlin. He served in the Army during World War II, and was stationed in Australia. He was a self-employed salesman for most of his professional life. He is survived by two brothers, Emilien Nolet of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Mr. Alfred Nolet of the Soldier's Home in Tilton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Nolet is preceded in death by his parents. There will be no calling hours. A graveside burial service will be held in Saint Anne's Cemetery in Berlin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, with the Deacon Merle Albert of the Good Shepard Parish officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home in Colebrook. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net.