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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
Obituaries
George F. Howatt, Jr.
AMHERST – George Frederick “Bud” Howatt, Jr., age 97, of Amherst, New Hampshire, died peacefully on March 10, 2021 at High Pointe House, Haverhill, MA. George was born in Winthrop, MA in 1924, son of George F. Howatt and Dorothy (Spinney) Howatt. He spent his childhood in Winthrop before moving to Natick. He graduated from Newton Trade School in 1942 and Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s School of Industrial Management.
George enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a pilot with the 389th Squadron, 312th Bombardment Group in the Philippines. At the end of the war he was stationed in Japan for nine months before discharge.
Following the war, George became V.P. of National Lace Paper Company, Vice President and Plant Manager of New England Envelope Mfg. Co. and later owner and President of Orion Machine Co. He held several patents on machinery used in the envelope industry.
In 1960 George moved with his family to Holden, MA where he lived for 42 years before moving to Paxton in 2002. He moved to Worcester briefly before moving to Swampscott in 2014 and to New Hampshire in 2018. George was an avid golfer and an accomplished ship modeler. He served briefly as Chairman on the Holden Industrial Committee and also the Paxton Council on Aging.
He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Louise (Hagman) Howatt; a sister, Elizabeth Russell; and brothers, Richard Howatt and Robert Howatt.
Family members include his children, Nancy H. Wilson of Amherst, NH, with whom he made his home, Carol D. Costello of Marblehead, and William D. Howatt and his wife, Laurel of Rutland, MA; six grandchildren, Craig Wilson and his wife Moray, Alexander Wilson and his wife Johanna, Kevin Costello and his wife Caitlin, Kristen Black and her husband Stephen, Jason Stoyanoff and his wife Dianna, Lindsay Brown and her wife Melanie Maness and nine great-grandchildren.
At his request there will be no calling hours or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to High Pointe House, Home Health Foundation, 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, New Hampshire. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com
David Lyle Bellamy
MONT VERNON – David Lyle Bellamy, 52, longtime resident of Mont Vernon, NH, died from a heart attack on March 26, 2021 at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH.
He was born in Worcester, MA on February 17, 1969, moving to Mont Vernon, NH in grade school. He was raised and educated in Mont Vernon and Milford graduating from Milford Area Senior High School, Class of 1988.
Dave had been employed by the
Milford and Amherst School Districts for many years. He was a volunteer firefighter for 33 years, starting in Mont Vernon at the age of 18 and serving Milford department when he lived there for a time.
He was a regular patron at the local diners and cafés where he would stop in for coffee and conversation with anyone and everyone. Dave was always available to lend a helping hand, have a cuppa coffee, and listen to anyone who wanted to talk. He was a loving son, father, brother, and uncle. He loved his sons, Lyle and Nathan and considered them his main source of inspiration. He was proud of the men they have become and looked forward to seeing them take their next steps through adulthood.
Family members include his parents, Jacqueline and Fred Salisbury of Milford, NH; two sons, Lyle Bellamy and Nathan Bellamy, both of Mont Vernon; his twin brother; Ralph Bellamy and his wife, Luci and family of FL; brother, James Bellamy and family of Milford, NH; a sister and brother-in-law, Marlene Nielsen and Thomas of CA; brother, Ken Salisbury, and family of Milford NH, brother Keith Salisbury and his wife Maria and family of Milford, NH; sister Emily Bellamy and Jason Biddix and family of NC; sister Carmen LaPlante and her husband Gary and family of Mont Vernon NH; sister, Debra Scripter and family of TN; brother, Scott Salisbury and his wife, Melissa, and family, of Milford, NH, and Matthew Salisbury and Renee Renda of Milford, NH.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Mont Vernon Fire Department.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. For more information, please go to the Mont Vernon Fire Department Facebook page. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com