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Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
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James C. Starke
AMHERST – James C. Starke, age 60, died July 16, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He died at his childhood home in Amherst, NH, surrounded by those he loved and by those who loved him equally.
The son of James C. Starke, MD and Mary L. Starke, Jimmy—as he was known to loved ones—was a successful entrepreneur and businessman, with an infectious free spirit and an impressive encyclopedic knowledge.
He lived his whole life in the Granite State. Born in Hanover, the family moved to Amherst, NH in 1962. Starke attended local primary schools and graduated from the Derryfield School in Manchester. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Connecticut College in New London, CT, he settled back in New Hampshire where he was co-owner of Tradeland in Nashua and Principal of a thriving real estate business.
An outdoorsman by temperament, he was continually inspired by the family’s camp on Lake Sunapee. In his final days, he spoke so affectionately about the beauty of the lake, the wonderful collective memories, and the impressive fireworks display he conducted from the family’s dock. He was a maestro of the bottle rocket.
Few had more interests and enjoyed more life experiences than Jimmy; he delighted in discovering what he could master. His interests ranged from real estate to scuba diving, auctioneering to home restoration. He even managed to acquire his helicopter pilots license. His true passion, however, was traveling. He was never happier than when he explored the many corners of the globe with the love of his life – his daughter Jane.
Jimmy exuded generosity. He was always ready to lend a hand to friends, neighbors, even strangers. If the measure of a meaningful life is how much one gives to others, Jimmy’s life was profound. Family, friends, and business associates will also remember him for his affable disposition, his ready smile, and his keen sense of humor.
He is survived by his daughter, Jane Freund, her husband Daniel, and grandson Luca; mother Mary Starke; brother Lawrence Starke, his wife Christina and their son Ben; sister Martha Starke, her husband Beau Breslin and their daughter Molly. He is predeceased by his father, James C. Starke, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1070 Holt Ave, Suite 1400, Manchester, NH 03109.
To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.
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Herbert M. Kopf Jr
AMHERST – Herbert M. Kopf Jr, 84, of Amherst, NH died May 26, after a battle with prostate cancer.
Born in NYC, Aug 3, 1935, he was the son of Herb and Ruth (Hammond) Kopf. Herb lived on the West Side where his dad was a college football coach until moving to Newton, MA at age 10. Herb graduated Worcester Academy in 1954 and Tufts University in 1960, where he was a quarterback on the football team. He interrupted his time at Tufts, serving two
years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany.
Herb was married in 1965 to the love of his life, Lucille (Bernier) Kopf (predeceased 2012) and they lived in Amherst, NH for 47 years.
In retirement Herb was the number one Red Sox and Patriots fan and donated much of his time for his favorite cause, The Amherst Lions Club.
He is survived by his partner, Pat Harrison of Amherst; his son, Herb III and wife Karen, of Needham, MA and daughter, Kathleen and husband Larry Brackett, of Manassas, VA. He is also survived by his brother-law, Roland Bernier of Little River, SC. Papa was proud of his 6 grand kids, Sandra, Thomas, and Jack Brackett along with Herb IV, Sully and Owen Kopf. Herb was also the proud uncle to 6 nephews and nieces.
A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 am in St. Patrick Church, Milford. Burial with military honors will follow in Amherst Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Amherst Lion’s Club, PO Box 1105, Amherst, NH 03031 or go to http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/amherstnh
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