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Letters
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Obituaries
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
Local DAR Chapter Celebrates Flag Day and Welcomes New Members
AMHERST, NH – Members from the Captain Josiah Crosby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated Flag Day at the home of Marsha Caswell and enjoyed a return to in-person meetings without personal distancing or facemasks. Despite the challenges of Covid-19, the group remained active serving their local communities and welcoming new members. New members this year include: Christina Cannon, Barbara Massey, Andrea Rogers and Laura Scali. The group also welcomed two transfers from other chapters: Jennifer Kendrick and Christine Sharbrough.
The Captain Josiah Crosby Chapter DAR representing Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, Lyndeborough and Wilton, New Hampshire is part of a national, non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. To learn more about how to join please contact us at josiahcrosby.nhdar@gmail.com.
