Coos County Democrat Obituaries, Lancaster, New Hampshire, Wednesday, December 1, 2004

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Ruth Ann Burbach
Loved life

     EAST MONTPELIER, Vt. -- A former resident of Lancaster, N.H. and
Guildhall, Vt., Ruth Ann Burbach, who was born on Feb. 11, 1995, died on
Nov. 22, 2004 at the age of nine years.
     Adopted into the loving care of her parents, John and Lisa, and
beloved brother, Joseph, at 14 days of age, Ruth led an extraordinary life.
Ruth's life had been full of challenges, adversity and accomplishments. She
worked intently on numerous physical and emotional health challenges, a
visual syndrome, a learning disability and ultimately cancer.
     Ruth's high intelligence, deep sense of humor and intensity made a
lasting impression on all people privileged to meet her! Ruth deeply loved
her family, home, every aspect of nature and especially God. Ruth fully
embraced life and loved to sing, dance and make music to the delight of
many. She showed enormous artistic and creative talents in the form of arts
and crafts, including knitting, sculpting, crocheting and pottery. Ruth was
an accomplished gardener. Ruth enjoyed preparing meals and desserts for
friends and family, and we all savored her culinary expertise.
     Ruth Ann Burbach was an "old soul," an Aquarian, a Master Teacher and
a powerful healer. Ruth was beautiful and enchanting. She touched many
people in her lifetime and we have learned countless lessons. We want to
express abundant gratitude to Ruth Ann Burbach for her presence in our
lives. We will love Ruth for all eternity.
     A Service of Remembrance will be held on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at The Old
Meeting House in East Montpelier Center, East Montpelier, Vt. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Winter Coed Softball
Tournament Benefit, c/o Cass Bresette, 10 Moonlight Drive, Barre, VT 05641
or to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier Vermont
05601.

Robert E. Dean

     TWIN MOUNTAIN -- Robert E. Dean, owner of the Tarry Ho Campground,
died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004.
     The family includes his beloved wife, Josephine M. (O'Brien) Dean,
children, grandchildren, sisters, stepmother, nieces and nephews.
     Interment was at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, Mass.
     Henderson Funeral Home in Everett, Mass. was in charge of
arrangements.
     A complete obituary will appear in next week's Democrat.

Roland C. Johnson

Avid woodworker, outdoorsman

     MILTON -- Roland C. Johnson, 76, of 267 North East Pond Road, died on
Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
     He was born on Jan. 18, 1928 in Alton, the son of Carl and Florence
(Elliott) Johnson.
     Mr. Johnson and his wife had lived in Milton for the last 24 years,
after moving from Groveton. He worked as a foreman at Star Lumber. He was
an avid woodworker, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed making wood projects
for his family and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
     The family includes his wife of 33 years, Pauline (Allard) Johnson of
Milton; 14 children, Nancy Robinson and husband Maurice, Patsy White and
husband Allan Sr., Beverly Covill and husband Sheridan Sr., Priscilla
Gumina and husband Gregory, Gail Lamb and husband Jeffery, Wayne Johnson
and wife Michele, Holly Tanguay and husband Luc, Melody Johnson, Diane
Gregoire and husband Kevin, Penny Gagnon and husband Kevin, Lisa Eaton and
partner Laura Judge, Steven Johnson and wife Lorraine, Valerie Lockard and
husband Kenneth and Danny Johnson and wife Cydney; two brothers, Ernest
Johnson and wife Dot of Groveton and Richard Johnson and wife Anna of
Milton; 23 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
     Calling hours were held on Sunday, Nov. 28 at the R. M. Edgerly & Son
Funeral Home in Rochester. A funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 29 in
the chapel of the Funeral Home.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Your VNA, 178 Farmington
Road, Rochester, NH 03867.

Graydon L. Lyons

Dairy farmer

     COLEBROOK -- Graydon L. Lyons, 72, of Diamond Pond Road, died on
Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon,
surrounded by his loving wife and three children and their spouses.
     He was born on March 10, 1932 in Colebrook, a son of Albion and Erna
(Goodwin) Lyons.
     Mr. Lyons was a lifelong resident. He and Eleanor (Corbett) were
married on June 26, 1954. They operated their dairy farm, Gra-Elie, in
Kidderville from 1954 to 1978. From 1978 to 1993, he operated the farm as a
partner with his son, Bruce.
     He was graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1951. He was very active in
the Colebrook Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. In 1953, he
received the FFA Star American Farmer Award for the North Atlantic Region.
During that year he served as the state president for the Granite State
Association.
     In the early 1970s he was a charter member and president of the
Colebrook FFA Alumni Chapter. He served on the Colebrook School Board from
1977 to 1980.
     Mr. Lyons was a master of the Mohawk Grange 217 for the past 25 years
and had been a granger since 1954. He had been a member of the Monadnock
Congregational Church since 1956 and served as trustee and was deacon at
the time of his death. He was a member of the Evening Star Lodge 37 F&AM of
Colebrook since 1967 and the Eureka Chapter 2 Order of Eastern Star since
1968. He served as worthy patron in 1976 and 1977.
     He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. He enjoyed
going to his grandchildren's ball games, recitals, plays and proms.
     Family members include his wife of 50 years, Eleanor Lyons of
Colebrook; a daughter, Eldonna Brooks, and two sons, Bruce and Brent, all
of Colebrook; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Albion
Lyons of Colebrook; three nieces; two nephews; an aunt; and several
cousins. His father, Albion Lyons died in 1951 and his mother, Erna Lyons
in 1976.
     Calling hours were held on Tuesday at the Jenkins Funeral Home in
Colebrook, with an Eastern Star service at the evening hours. A funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the Monadnock
Congregational Church in Colebrook, with Pastor Rebecca Larson officiating.
     Memorial donations may be made to the Mohawk Grange Scholarship Fund,
c/o Brad Brooks, treasurer, 12 Crosby Terrace, Colebrook, NH 03576.
     Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to
www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net.