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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
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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Donald E. Vandenburgh
CONCORD – Donald E. Vandenburgh, age 97 of Concord, NH died peacefully on Sunday, December 27th at his daughter’s home in Columbus, OH. Don was a loving husband, a dedicated father and a proud grandfather and great grandfather.
A member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, NH, Don was also a skilled mechanical engineer, a WWII veteran, and a passionate outdoorsman, who loved skiing, tennis and hiking until the
age of 89! One of Don’s last great pleasures was walking in the woods with his dog Charlie.
A person of great integrity, inspiring dedication and remarkable love and empathy, Don helped so many others in his quiet and unselfish way.
Born and raised in Mechanicville/Troy, NY, Don was a creator, builder and skillful engineer his entire life. He first started building small gas-powered cars as a young boy. As a young man, Don attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1941 and interrupted his college years to enlist in the Army during WWII. He served on active duty for 2 years, kept army vehicles running during the war and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium.
Following his military service, he graduated from RPI with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and began a career in the early stages of the nuclear power industry. At age 43, he served as a Project Engineer and superintendent in building one the world’s largest nuclear power generating stations located in Connecticut. After 28 years in a remarkable career Don retired in 1986 as Executive Vice President of Yankee Atomic Electric Co.
Don had two beautiful 30-year marriages. He and his high school sweetheart, Ann Strattner married in 1947 and raised six children. After Ann’s death in 1982, Don was blessed to meet Beverly Russell and they were married in 1984 and formed a beautiful blended family with 6 Vandenburgh and 4 Russell children.
Before Beverly’s passing in 2013, together they enjoyed their time with friends and activities at Havenwood-Heritage Heights Retirement Community in Concord, NH. Don and Beverly’s active lifestyle included planning trips in their motor home, visiting every state in the USA (except Hawaii) and Don became an accomplished woodworker fabricating beautiful finished pieces that were sold at shops throughout New England.
Don is survived by his children, Donald Jr. (Eileen) Vandenburgh, Douglas (Kadie)Vandenburgh, Jayne Vandenburgh (Andy Patterson), JoAnn (Raymond) Vautour, Richard (Ann) Vandenburgh, Joseph (Karen) Vandenburgh, and his step children, Andy (Julie) Russell, Jon (Violisa) Russell, Elisa (John) Pollard, and Kathy (Matson) Rodgers, along with 20 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 13 nieces and nephews.
Don, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa will always be remembered for his quiet yet strong will, his thoughtfulness, his humble and sweet hospitality and beautiful blue eyes. He was loved by so many! He has been and always will be his family’s finest role model and their collective hero.
A celebration of Life will be planned in New Hampshire in the Spring of 2021.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor directly to:
• SHARE of Milford, NH and/or
• Havenwood Resident’s Fund @ Havenwood-Heritage Heights Retirement Community, Concord NH.
To view his online tribute, send a message of condolence, or for more information please visit www.phaneuf.net
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James W. Quinn, Jr.
AMHERST – Quinn, James W., Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on August 9, 1940, in Arlington, MA, he was the son of the late James W. and Mae E. Quinn. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas M. Quinn Sr., and his sister, Jacqueline (Quinn) Aiken.
Jim earned a civil engineering degree from Norwich University. After college, he
served two years as a Lieutenant in the Army in Fairbanks, Alaska. In the early 1970s, Jim and his brother, Tom, started Quinn Bros. Corporation, a successful concrete and aggregate company in Southern NH. Jim loved working with his older brother and, more recently, with his nephew, Thomas Quinn Jr.
Jim also loved spending time with his family and friends. During their 56 years together, Jim and his wife, Carolyn, hosted many large and lively gatherings that brought together family and friends in Amherst, Wolfeboro, Quechee, VT, Hyannis Port and Osterville, MA. For many years, Jim was Carolyn’s silent partner and steady companion as she volunteered on various committees in Amherst. Jim and Carolyn especially enjoyed, along with their cherished golden retrievers, living in Amherst Village and working together on Amherst’s July 4th Celebration and 250th Anniversary Celebration. Until his passing, Jim remained a deeply devoted husband, immensely supportive father and father-in-law and adoring and spirited grandfather.
Jim is survived by his wife, Carolyn Curtin Quinn; his daughter and son-in-law, Kristin Quinn Lamont and David Scott Lamont of Bedford, NH; his son and daughter-in-law, James W. Quinn III and Katherine Nash Quinn of Groton, MA; and his granddaughters Elizabeth C. Quinn, Megan L. Quinn and Eliza Quinn Lamont. He is also survived by his sisters, Maureen (Quinn) Gilmartin and Eleanor (Quinn) Feeley; his sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen (Beaton) Quinn, Cornelia (Curtin) Aaron and her husband, James Aaron, and Paula (Curtin) Houston; and his brother-in-law, John V. Curtin and his wife, Patricia G. Curtin; and many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private funeral was held on December 23, 2020, at St. John Neumann Church in Merrimack. Interment will be public and take place in the spring at Meadow View Cemetery in Amherst. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, Merrimack, in support of the Community Hospice House, or Wreaths Across Amherst NH – GoFundMe.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com
