Coos County Democrat Obituaries, Lancaster, New Hampshire, Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Copyright of the newspaper. Permission to include in the USGenWeb Archives was received. Violet Elizabeth Burt Involved with family, community GROVETON -- Violet Elizabeth "Liz" (Platt) Burt, 85, of Eames Street, Groveton, died on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at Week's Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, surrounded by her children and family. Born on April 24, 1919 in Groveton, she was a life-long resident. She was a member of Groveton High School class of 1938 and completed one year of machinist schooling at Pratt & Whitney during World War II. Throughout her life she worked as a machinist, mill worker, cook and bus driver. She was one of the first female school bus drivers in Groveton; she transported special ed children. Violet and her husband Rayfield Sr. ran the Tip-Top Restaurant in Groveton. She was one of the founders of the Groveton Ambulance Corps. Violet loved Bingo and spending time with her friends and family, either on the phone or in person. She enjoyed painting sun-catchers. After Rayfield Sr. died in 1982, Violet made her home with her two sons, Rayfield Jr. and Ronald J., were she lived for the past 22 years. She loved her rides with Ronny all around town and the back roads. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Auxiliary, holding High Honor of College of Regent and The American Legion Fredonwarell Post # 17 Auxiliary. Her family includes her children, M. John Welch and wife Sharon of Northumberland, Ronald Magoni and wife Eileen of Lunenburg, Vt., Kenneth D. Burt and wife Sally of Littleton, Rayfield C. Burt, Jr. of Groveton, Rene P. Burt and wife Lori of Groveton, Ronald J. Burt of Groveton, Theresa G. Brooks and husband Phil of Groveton, Rita R. Bigger and husband Ron of Arnold, Mo. and Raylene M. Burt of Littleton; 17 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; a sister, Helen Farrell of Concord; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband of 34 years, Rayfield C. Burt Sr. died in 1982; a son, Roderick J. Burt in 1980; a grandson, Mark E. Bigger in 1981; a great granddaughter, Tegan Simond in 1977; her beloved dog, Herman in 2000 at the age of 18. Her brothers and sisters, Joe Platt, Agnes Gadbois, James E. Platt, Thomas W. Platt, Frank Platt, Gertrude Platt Covell and Dianna and Armand Pelletier also died previously. Calling hours were held on Sunday, Dec. 5 at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Dec. 6 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Groveton with Fr. Daniel Deveau, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Northumberland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Violet's memory to the Groveton Ambulance Corps, c/o Sandra Mason, 1 Arlington Ave., Groveton, NH 03582. Clifford W. Carter Sr. World War II veteran LANCASTER -- Clifford W. "Coffee" Carter Sr., 83, died on Monday evening, Dec. 6, 2004 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born in Gilman, Vt. on June 8, 1921, a son of Levi and Ruth (Ward) Carter. Raised in Gilman, he attended schools there and in Littleton. During World War II he served with the Army 931st Signal Corps Battalion in Burma and India. For 45 years he was employed at the Gilman Paper Company, retiring in 1983. Mr. Carter was a former member and past president of the Lancaster Kiwanis and served many years on the Gilman Volunteer Fire Department. Family members include his son, Clifford W. "Kip" Carter Jr. of Dalton; a daughter, Kathleen R. Bushnell of Norcross, Ga.; four grandchildren, Chad Carter, Justin Carter, Barbara Beaudoin and Jennifer Sweeney; a brother, Richard G. Carter of South Burlington, Vt.; and a sister, Helen Goodwin of St. Johnsbury, Vt. His wife, Barbara Jean Lanphere died on Nov. 15, 1972. There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. Burial services with military honors will be held in the spring. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Mr. Carter's memory to Weeks Medical Center, Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584. Robert E. Dean Owned Tarry Ho Campground TWIN MOUNTAIN -- Robert E. Dean, 62, of Twin Mountain, died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004. Born, raised and educated in Everett, Mass., Bob joined the Navy soon after high school in 1962. After an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1965, he joined the Massachusetts State Police where he served faithfully as a Trooper for 23 years. In addition to these vocations, Bob was a member of the Palestine Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. and the Tabernacle Royal Arch Chapter of Malden, Mass. In 1989 Bob retired from the State Police and as fate would have it, after 30 years apart, married his teenage sweetheart, Josephine (O'Brien) Dean. An avid traveler after retirement, Bob refreshed his love for the outdoors and began a new career in campground management, culminating in the fulfillment of his lifelong dream when in May of 2000 he and his wife, who survives him, purchased the Tarry Ho Campground in Twin Mountain. In what was to be his final endeavor, Bob's pride, passion for his craft, and genuinely warm and caring personality touched all who visited Tarry Ho, just as it had touched all of his family and friends throughout his life. The funeral and Mass were held at J.E. Henderson Funeral Home on Broadway in Everett, followed by his interment at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Ruth Marie Jarvie Yoga instructor, quilter LANCASTER -- Ruth Marie Jarvie, 85, of the McKee Inn, died on Sunday morning, Dec. 5, 2004 at Country Village Health Care Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Jarvie was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on August 16, 1919, the daughter of Alexander and Lulu (Fuller) Cullen. Raised in Pittsfield, she was graduated from Pittsfield High School. On Sept. 5, 1942 she married Alexander G. Jarvie. Together they owned and operated the Skyview Campsites in Washington, Mass. for 16 years. Upon retirement, they began their life of travel, camping extensively around the United States for nine years. During those years they camped on a parcel of land they owned by the river in Dalton. For the past 13 years Mrs. Jarvie had resided at the McKee Inn. Mrs. Jarvie was a yoga instructor in Lancaster, she was active with the Scottish dance group, and she enjoyed quilting. Family members include two sons, Alexander G. Jarvie Jr. and his wife Lynn of Ellsworth, Me. and Robert G. Jarvie Sr. and his wife Mary of Washington, Mass.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband, Alexander died in September of 2003. There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Jarvie's memory to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, c/o Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584; or to Hospice of Lancaster, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. Richard G. Laflamme Sr. World War II veteran MILAN -- Richard G. Laflamme Sr., 80, of Route 16, died on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004 at Country Village Health Care Center, Lancaster. He was born on May 8, 1924 in Berlin, a son of George and Georgia (Howard) Laflamme. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Mr. Laflamme was an Army veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement in 1981, he was employed by Brown Co. and James River Corp. He was a member of St. Kieran Church, now known as Good Shepherd Parish, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, White Mountain Post 2520, American Legion, Ryan-Scammon Post 36, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The family includes his wife of 57 years, Elaine L. (Lemelin) Laflamme of Milan; a daughter, Elaine S. Laflamme of Errol; three sons, Richard Laflamme Jr. of Readville, Mass., and Arthur Laflamme and Michael Laflamme, both of Berlin; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, George Laflamme of Milan, Raymond Laflamme of Florida and Maurice Laflamme of Berlin; three sisters, Jeannette Theriault and Doris Laflamme, both of Berlin and Irene Savard of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours were held on Friday, Dec. 3 at Bryant Funeral Home in Berlin. The funeral was held on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the funeral home chapel, with interment following at St. Kieran Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Berlin Health Department Nursing Program, City Hall, 168 Main St., Berlin, NH 03570. Maurice W. Lee Former Lancaster Fire Chief FRANKLIN -- Maurice W. Lee, 93, of 29 Baldwin Street, Franklin, died on Dec. 2, 2004 at the Franklin Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Livermore Falls, Me. on Dec. 10, 1910, a son of Charles L. and Mabel (Webber) Lee. Mr. Lee later moved to Berlin, where he was graduated from Berlin High School. He worked for International Paper Company in Berlin, Berlin Public Works, and Twin State Gas and Electric Company, which later became Public Service Co. of New Hampshire, from which he retired in 1973. After being transferred to Lancaster in 1946, he became very involved in the community, serving in local municipal offices, as Precinct Commissioner, and Selectman. As an active member of Kiwanis, he was instrumental in the improvement and maintenance of the community skating rink. His pride was his involvement in the Lancaster Fire Department where he rose through the ranks to become Chief. He was instrumental in many improvements, including the building of a new and spacious fire station. He was a member of North Star Lodge of Masons where he became a Grand Master. He and his wife, Madeline moved to Ossipee Lake in 1973. They spent their remaining years in central New Hampshire. Members of his family include a son, David of Winter Haven, Fla.; a daughter, Carol Lamper of Meredith; three grandchildren, Cheryl Clemons of Watertown, N.Y., Mark Lamper of Concord, and Debra Lamper of Meredith; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Velma Gunn of Berlin, and Erma Oliver of West Lynn, Mass.; and several nephews and nieces. Madeline, his wife of almost 65 years, died in 2002; a brother, Howard Lee and a sister, Louise Rock also died previously. There were no calling hours or funeral services. Interment was in the Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster on Monday, Dec. 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. For more information and to view on on-line memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com. Edward Nash Owned Nash Equipment COLEBROOK -- Edward "Eddie" Nash, 68, died on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, after a brief illness. Born on August 17, 1936 in Stewartstown, he was the son of Frank and Gertrude (Gleason) Nash. He attended local schools in Kidderville and Colebrook Academy, after which he served three years in the Army, mostly in Korea. He married Shirley Purdham on May 24, 1958. After his discharge from the military, Mr. Nash worked on the family dairy farm for several years until he started selling used farm equipment in the early 1970s. His business, Nash Equipment, expanded to include construction equipment, logging equipment and heavy equipment of all types. Mr. Nash frequently traveled around the country buying equipment. His pride and joy was a Model A Ford. He enjoyed listening to his equipment advertisement on the radio and taking friends and customers to local establishments to listen to polka music. The family includes his wife, Shirley of Colebrook; two daughters, Susan Nash of Colebrook and Mrs. Dana (Melanie) Lynch of Columbia; two sons, Scott Nash of Colebrook and Chris Nash of Concord; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Bonnie) Buhay of New Mexico; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Newman Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Colebrook. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook. Burial will be in Colebrook Village Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a local cancer organization of one's choice. Leo J. Scales Jr. Enjoyed his grandchildren CARROLL -- Leo J. Scales Jr., 71, of Twin Mt. and formerly of Danville, died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004. He was born on Oct. 24, 1933 in Tewksbury Mass., a son of Leo and Catherine (Riley) Scales. Leo was semi-retired, working as a traveling salesman for Maine Oxy Welding Supply out of Auburn Me. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed duck hunting with his boys. He loved the outdoors. His favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren. He had many friends and those who knew him know that he always had a good joke to share. The family includes his wife of 40 years, Frances; two sons, Leo J. Scales III and his wife Monica of Twin Mt. and Michael Scales and his wife Erica of Somerville, Me.; five grandchildren, John, Lauren, Gabrielle, Liam and Ian; three sisters, Jean Bando of Medford, Mass., Joan Shultz of Manchester and Margaret Hennigan of Melrose Mass.; three brothers, Francis Sprague of Everett Mass., John Sprague of Hilton Head, N.C. and Daniel Sprague of Tewksbury, Mass. Services were held on Dec. 6 at the Straw Cemetery in Twin Mountain. To sign a guest register, go to www.rossfuneral.com The Rev. W. Timothy Thibeault Former pastor at St. Matthew's PENACOOK -- The Rev. W. Timothy Thibeault, 60, died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, after a period of declining health. He was born in Manchester on May 3, 1944, a son of Thomas A. and Diana (Robert) Thibeault. Fr. Thibeault attended St. Anselm College in Manchester and was graduated from Our Lady of the Angels Institute at Niagara University, Niagara, N.Y. He earned a bachelor of arts and a master of divinity degree. He was ordained into the priesthood on May 20, 1972 by Bishop Ernest J. Primeau at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. On June 3, 1972, Fr. Thibeault was appointed associate pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Whitefield. He later served as associate pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Lebanon, Queen of Peace Parish in Salem, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Concord, St. Michael Parish in Exeter and St. Joseph Parish in Salem. Fr. Thibeault was also co-director of the Concord Deanery Christian Life Center while residing at St. Thomas More Parish in Durham. On Sept. 30, 1987 he was appointed pastor of St. Jude Parish in Londonderry. Most recently, he served as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Penacook. Fr. Thibeault was elected to serve on the Council of Priests Personnel Board by his fellow priests. He also served as chaplain to the Catholic Daughters of New Hampshire. The family includes his mother of Manchester; a sister, Suzanne Uncles of Chester; six brothers, Peter P. Thibeault of Boston, J. Thomas Thibeault of Littleton, Mass., David M. Thibeault of Manchester, Richard F. Thibeault of Manchester, Christopher D. Thibeault of Hooksett and Matthew A. Thibeault of Manchester; 12 nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours were held on Monday at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home in Manchester. The Rt. Rev. John B. McCormack, Bishop of Manchester, presided at a Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Parish in Penacook. Committal services and burial took place in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bedford. Memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Parish Food Pantry, 9 Bonney St., Penacook. To view the online guest registry, one can visit www.connorhealy.com.