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Now on view through May 31, 2020
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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Robert Dugdale
MERRIMACK – Robert M. Dugdale, age 55, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 in the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, New Hampshire. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on October 8, 1964, he was the son of Richard and Ann C. (Condrin) Dugdale. He was raised in Walpole, Mass., where he graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of 1982. Following his graduation, Bob continued his education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Bob returned
to his hometown of Walpole and took a position with the Faxon Company in Dedham.
Bob married his beloved wife, Michele Longacre, on September 30, 1989 in Saint Mary’s Church in Mansfield. Together, they made their home in Walpole, where they welcomed their daughter, Devin, in 1990. Shortly thereafter, Bob took a position with Fidelity Investments in Boston, working in the payroll department. In 1994, after welcoming his son, Terry, Bob moved his young family to Mansfield, where they spent the next four years before settling into their home in Amherst, New Hampshire. They were welcomed into the neighborhood and spent the next 20 years building friendships, vacationing, celebrating holidays, and raising their families together.
After eighteen years with Fidelity, Bob took a position with PayChex in 2010, selling payroll and HR services to various companies. A year later, he took his skill set to Symphony before taking his current position with TriNet. He maintained wonderful relationships with his clients and continued to offer them assistance with their payroll and HR needs throughout the last few months.
Throughout his life, Bob was an avid Boston sports fan and especially loved following the Red Sox and Patriots. His love of sports was evident as Bob continuously volunteered his time coaching his children in basketball, little league baseball, softball, and Pop Warner Football. He formed lifelong friendships with the parents of his children’s teammates and would never hesitate to jump in the car and travel anywhere to watch his kids play. Most of all, Bob loved relaxing with his family and many friends, listening to some good music or making everyone laugh with his wit and timely sense of humor that stayed with him until the end.
Beloved husband of Michele (Longacre) Dugdale.
Loving father of Devin Weimer and her husband, Robert, of Portland, ME and Terry Dugdale of Manchester, NH
Cherished grandfather of Ro Weimer.
Devoted son of Ann C. (Condrin) Dugdale of Walpole and the late Richard W. Dugdale
Brother of James Dugdale of Walpole, Thomas Dugdale of Walpole, Bill Dugdale and his wife, Susan, of Portsmouth, NH, Daniel Dugdale of Walpole, and Richard Dugdale and his wife, Naomi, of Millis. Endeared son-in-law of Michael and Barbara Longacre of Mansfield, brother-in-law of David and Betty Longacre of Norton and Michael Longacre of Foxboro.
Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Community Hospice House of Merrimack NH 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or Nursing and Patient Care Services at Mass General https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/nursing-patient-care/.
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Lorraine A. (Brousseau) Jannery
NASHUA – Lorraine A. (Brousseau) Jannery, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in her home at Nashua Crossings, Nashua, NH, after a long period of declining health.
She was born in Whitinsville, MA, on January 7, 1938, to Joseph and Jeanette (Labbe) Brousseau. She was predeceased in 2004 by her husband, George E. Jannery, her true love, after 46 years of marriage.
She is mourned by her son, Michael Jannery of Hopkinton, MA; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Jannery) Nichols and Bradford Nichols of Amherst, NH; her five grandchildren: Daniel, Timothy and Cecelia Nichols and Emily and Elizabeth Jannery; a sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Norman Benoit of Whitinsville; her sister-in-law, Muriel Jannery of Virginia; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews, including her godsons Jonathan Jannery and Steve Benoit.
Lorraine lived in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Florida, and Maine and made friends everywhere.
During her career, she worked as a legal secretary for law firms in Connecticut and New Hampshire. She was a gourmet cook who wrote and published her own cookbook, “Cooking for George”. In her golden years, she won a national cooking contest with one of her recipes, landing her as a “calendar girl” in Benchmark’s 2019 calendar.
In 1979, she and her husband founded the Souhegan Valley Chorus which continues to this day to bring their love of music to southern New Hampshire.
During retirement, Lorraine enjoyed travel and took trips throughout the United States as well as abroad.
She had an active spirit, a ready smile, and she loved to laugh. Her greatest love, however, was her family; she was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed.
Her family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff at Nashua Crossings for their kindness and care.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
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