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ENGAGEMENTS

WEDDING BELLS

Chelsea Martin '05 and Tim Carney were married in the fall of 2020.

Meredith Astles '06 and William Lee were married on August 18, 2018, moved to Kansas but are now back! We miss Meredith on the Alumni Assn. board.

Steve Lux, Jr. '07 was married in the fall of 2016 to Emma Batten

Mark Kilens, Class of 2003 and Sarah Papachristo were married in May 2015

Melissa Buchanan, Class of 2000 and Ryan Hughes, Class of 2000

Erin Timm '02 and Jeffrey Addis

BIRTHS

Meredith (Astles) Lee and her husband BJ welcomed son Cabot Douglas Richard Lee to their family on May 31, 2023, much to the delight of his brother and sisters, grandparents Dick ('66) and Margie Astles, uncle Derek '00 and great aunt Judi ('65).

Sherwin Terrill '59 emailed the Assn. years ago to let us know what he and his wife Betty have been up to since Sherwin graduated from HHS. For those of us old enough to remember, Sherwin grew up on Straw Road in the house now owned by George Sharpe '66. Some of us had the thrill of riding in the rumble seat of Sherwin's car. Their brief bio, which was included with the email, can be viewed by clicking on the adjacent file. It would be nice if others would follow Sherwin's lead by sending us some news.

In 2016 Alden Lewis, the husband of Eleanor (Blanchard) '36, who passed away in 2004, sent the Association a list of HHS graduates from 1903 to 1946 after his son discovered our website and noticed that his mother's name was on the list of missing alumni. Mr. Lewis told us that Eleanor graduated from Nyack College in Nyack, NY in 1946. They raised three sons and through the years lived in Elmhurst, NY, Fair Lawn, NJ, Etowah, NC and Carlisle, PA. This list has been re-typed and expanded so that is now included the years 1904 to 1948, a period when there were no yearbooks.

Royal (Whitey) Ford '68 emailed on 6/20/22 and confirmed our earlier "suspicions" that he and his wife Kit are living in Portugal, specifically in a small stone farmhouse in Ponte de Lima that has a winemakers cottage that now serves as a guest room/studio and land for gardens. Royal often rides into town for coffee, a trip that takes him over a bridge built by the Romans in 1274, adding that's "older than the Tooky bridge." Ponte de Lima is a small town, 30 minutes from the ocean and 30 minutes from the mountains of Geres National Park. Royal, whose work has taken him to every state and 45 countries says "Portugal is the best. It's like six countries in a place the size of Pennsylvania." Royal's "still writing and painting and doing lots of hiking, biking and exploring with all of Europe as his back yard. He feels that he's "finally taken root somewhere although, as pix shows, I have been known to wander into a lagoon now and then." .

Carol Palmer Bernier Thomson '55 passed away on March 5, 2022 after a period of failing health. Carol moved to Hopkinton at the beginning of her freshman year at HHS and made Hopkinton her home for the next 25 years. During that time she and her first husband, Floyd Bernier '55, raised there children Robin English '78, Roxi Decato '80 and Tim Bernier '83. After raising her children Carol resumed her working career with the NH Petroleum Council, then with the law firms of Cleveland, Waters & Bass and Orr & Reno. Carol, who was predeceased by her second husband Don Thomson and is survived by her children, four grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, her first husband Floyd, sister-in-law Diane (Bernier) Hufstader '63, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Deb Young '77 died unexpectedly on March 6, 2022. Friends, family and her hometown of Hopkinton were very important to Deb. She entertained many in Town with her singing ability, studied art at New England College and business at Thomas Edison State College after which she began her own business writing resumes for people around the country. Deb is survived by her husband Scott, daughters Melissa Buchanan Hughes (Ryan) and Kaylee Raney Henriksen (Joshua), 6 grandchildren and her beloved animals.

In July 2021 Lampros Makris informed us that his mother, Marguerite (Duclos) Makris ’45, died on June 21, 2018 after a long period of declining health. Marguerite was an aunt to Linda ‘65, Diana ‘66, Buddy ‘69, Laura ’71 and Sharon ’75. During Marguerite’s later years Linda and Laura were devoted caregivers for their aunt.

Sandy (Kimball) Starkey ’58, a lifelong Webster resident, died away on September 15, 2021. Sandy married her high school sweetheart John Starkey shortly after graduating from HHS and together raised four daughters. Sandy worked as a Librarian Assistant at Hopkinton MS/HS for 25 years.

Kenneth Smart ’52 passed away on October 7, 2021 after a period of declining health. Ken is survived by his wife Sandra (Holmes) Smart ’59 and his daughter Shari (Smart) Courser ’81 and her husband Mike Courser. Ken was pre-deceased by his sister Muriel (Smart) Townes.

Elizabeth “Betty” Lovejoy, an art teacher at HHS in the 1960’s, died on October 29, 2021 at Havenwood-Heritage Heights in Concord. Betty, who was predeceased by her husband in 2013, is survived by her son Mark (Dawn), her daughter Martha Lovejoy (George Schell) of Hopkinton and three grandchildren.

Michael Scott Dorn '81 died suddenly on November 25, 2021. Scott, a long-time resident of Contoocook having moved there as a young child, was an excellent golfer who won many junior and senior tournaments. After high school Scott graduated from Plymouth State College. He spent most of his working life as a carpenter. One of the first in New Hampshire to be on a snowboard ski patrol, Scott spent many years at Mt. Sunapee. In addition to his parents Donald and Joan, Scott is survived by his brother Kevin '83, his nephew Michael, niece Katherine, aunts Mary Derry and Georgette Dorn, uncle Marshall Montgomery and his beloved cat Ping.

Malcolm "Mac" Merrill, 6th grade teacher and elementary school principal, passed peacefully on December 16, 2021, surrounded by his children. Soon after graduating from Plymouth Teachers College in 1952, Mac married the love of his life, June Blake, whom he met at PTC. The following fall Mac began his 33 year career as a teacher and principal in the Hopkinton school system. Mac spent the first half of the 1952-53 school year as the 6th grade teacher at the 5-12 Academy Hill School on School St. in Contoocook. When the new high school opened on Park Ave. in early '53, Mac became its first 6th grade teacher. He held that position until the fall of '58 when the Harold Martin School opened and Mac became the school's principal and 6th grade teacher for the future Class of '65. When the Maple St. School opened in '72 Mac became the Supervising Principal for the town's two elementary schools, a position he held until his retirement in '85. Mac was predeceased by June in 2019 after 66 years of marriage, his daughter Sally Sutcliff '77 & one grandchild. Mac is survived by his children Brian '70 (Bonnie), Susan Smith '72 (Paul) & Sandra LaCombe '74 (Arthur), 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

We received word from Pete Henriksen '61 in late March '22 that his brother Jon Robert "Arab" Henriksen '65 died unexpectedly at home in Las Vegas on March 9, 2022. Not long after the Henriksens moved to Clement Hill Road in the summer of 1958, Jon became Arab (does anyone have the story as to why/how) and like many in Town, it was a nickname that he never lost. After high school graduation Arab went to NHTI, joined the Air Force and ultimately worked for IBM in Burlington, VT. Arab is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Christina and Janine, 8 grandchildren and his brother, Pete. He was predeceased by his sister Tina '68.

In 2022 we learned that Jessie Levine '88 passed away on June 26, 2021 from complications of ALS. Jesse received an bachelors degree from Dartmouth after which she attended UNH where she earned a master's degree in public administration. Her career path included 11 years as New London's town administrator, assistant town manager in Hanover, town manager in Bedford and the manager of Sullivan County before retiring due to her illness. While with Sullivan County Jesse was recognized as NH county manager of the year in 2016. Jesse is survived by her father and stepmother, David and Rozlyn Levine, her mother and stepfather Carolyn Parrott and Brad Dorsey, her five sisters Mayday, Emma, Sarah, Galen and Ann and seven nieces and nephews.

Joshua Carr '88 passed away unexpectedly at home on January 4, 2022. In 1992 Josh graduated from UNH with a philosophy degree. Throughout his life Josh dedicated his energies toward the development of his children Ruby, Rowan, Luke and Lydia, passing onto them his passion for the outdoors. Josh is survived by his four children, his mother Nancy Carr, his father Bill Carr and stepmother Karin, his former wife Heather Carr, his sisters Alison Walsh (Jim) and Katherine Carr, five nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Edie (Jones) Houston '51, a Town treasure who loved her family, the Town and HHS, and who was a very active member of the Alumni Association, passed away on January 23, 2022 after a brief illness. Edie's life was spent building a successful dairy farm with her husband Bob (now run by her son Rich), raising four children, working at HHS for a decade and serving the Town. Before the Emergency 9-1-1 system was available, Edie was Town's responding voice to emergencies while also answering the Fire Departments's red phone from her home. Edie was pre-deceased by her husband Bob '48 and son-in-law Rick Haines. Edie is survived by her daughters Ginny Haines '71, Catherine Tuttle '74 (Peter) and Caroline Holden '81 (Kelly), her son Rich Houston '85, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and in-laws Don '60 and Joanne Houston and Barbara (Chartrand) Houston '54. Donations in Edie's memory can be made to recognize the staff at the cardiac PCU, in Edie's memory, at Concord Hospital Trust, 250 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 or on-line at ch-trust.org.

Ingrid "Inky" Liebler Crandall-Stanton '67 died on Feb. 7, 2022 with her family by her side. Inky's working career began in human services, first in early childhood education then working for the NH Dept. of Housing & Homeless Services. She was last employed at Easterseals NH where she brought her deep commitment and life changing skills to young people with disabilities. Inky is survived by her husband Allen, son Chris and his partner Kate Musche, her granddaughters Gia and Cari Crandall, and her sister Claudia Liebler.

Robert "Bob" Barnard '50 passed on February 8, 2022. After graduating from HHS, Bob, the eldest child of Foster and Helen Barnard, worked his way through Northeastern University's Co-Op program as a Fuller Brush salesman. He later became one of Liberty Mutual's top sales people, obtaining his CPCU and Liberty Leader title and earning a spot in their Sales Hall of Fame. Bob had a second successful career as an investor in rental real estate, primarily in the Salem, MA area. In 1956 married Delana Shanley with whom he shared 56 years until her death in 2015. Bob and Delana, who were frequent attendees at annual alumni reunions, were early supporters of the Alumni Association's Scholarship Fund when it was re-established in 2012. In 2021 the Alumni Association recognized Bob and Delana for their support of the scholarship fund. Bob's active life included golf, private flying, traveling, boating on Winnipesaukee and dancing. Bob is survived by his sons Dana (wife Robyn) and Richard (wife Lael Bellamy); daughter-in-law Tracy; grandsons Stephen, Bryan, Foster and Harrison; sisters MaryJane Sterling (husband Bill), Tina Hoyt (husband Garrett); brother Ricky (wife Leslie) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob was pre-deceased by his son Robert, Jr. (Bud) in 2007. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the NH Lakes Association https://nhlakes.org

We recently learned that Diane Ball '77 passed away in June 2020 but unfortunately details are lacking. Hopefully information will be forthcoming from Diane's twin brother, David. In addition to David, Diane is survived by brothers Kimball, Michael and John. Diane was pre-deceased by her parents, Jack and Ginny Ball.

At the bottom of this page are links to websites that may be of interest. If you know of other websites we could add, please let us know. And if you know of someone who is getting married, has become a new parent or grandparent, has retired or if you have any other information that would be of interest please use the contact information at the bottom of the page to let us know.

Congratulations to the Lux brothers, Steve '07 and Dan '10, who recently purchased Dimitri's Restaurant in Contoocook from the Tsihlis family, brothers Dimitri '97 and Yanni and sister Theohare Kapellakis. And thanks to Dimitri's for the terrific job they did catering the 2019 and 2021 Alumni Association reunions. Hopefully Steve and Dan will be available to cater future reunions. And good luck to Dimitri, Yanni and Theohare with their future endeavors.

Meredith (Astles) Lee '06 and her Mom, Margie, opened the door to "Maple Street Merchantile" in Tooky Village in May 2022, adjacent to the former railroad station. Their "brick and mortar" shop has an array of exquisite home decor that embodies homegronw, farmhouse and western chic beauty, grounded in vintage furniture. You'll discover sweet treasures and fresh finds, creative tablescapes, dreamy kitchen wares, handmade textiles and much more. Their goal is to evoke the spirit of wanderlust and eras past and have a curated boutiaue that will nourish your soul and beautify your home.

Congratulations to the Sara (Crane) Persechino '06 who, in February 2022, was recognized as one of the Manchester Union Leader's 40 Under 40 for her work as the Campaigns and Communications Director for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Planned Parenthood and Planned Parenthood N.H. Action Fund. Sara has also served as Hopkinton's Moderator in addition to being a Selectwoman a few years ago. And all this is in addition to taking care of two kids and her husband Matt '04 who, among other things, is a very talented stonewall builder.

We heard from Zach Brogan '20, who received an Alumni Association scholarship in 2020, to fill us in on his first year at UNH where he's studying to become a teacher in Recreation Policy and Management. He said his first year was a challenge but that he has enjoyed the experience and has made some good friends. He's very much looking forward to his sophomore year.

May 5, 2022 marked the third annual lunch-time gathering of a group of guys from HHS Classes in the 60's (and a couple of "outsiders") for lunch and conversation at the Lakeside Tavern in Hopkinton. This year a new twist was added by inviting a few females. Attending were Roger French '61, Clark Corson '62, Mike Swift '62, Pat Leavitt '63, Bucky Nelson '63, Dave Foster '64, PJ Ritzman '65, Pete Lincoln '65, Wally Dwinnells '66, George Sharpe '66, Bill Andresen '66, and "outsiders" Steve Guay. The female attendees included Marianne (Brown) Pollock '62, Susie (Paquin) Afflerach '62, Barbara (Swift) Lincoln '67, Patsy Leavitt, Patty Swift and Bobbie Nelson.

On 7/9/21 Rick Knowland '71 sent a note in response to our search for missing alumni to let us know that he's not missing. He added that after graduating from UNH and migrating between NH, VT and Maine he ended up working for the City of Portland as a city planner, retiring a few years ago. He now "works" during the warmer months as a park ranger at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the site of the famous Portland Head Light. He wishes everyone in "Hoptoocook" well.

Alan Davis '70 emailed to say that he and his wife Sue (Sheppard) '73 have transferred ownership of their fuel, propane and HVAC business, HR Clough, Inc., to their son Blaine '94. For historians out there HR Clough is the oldest retail business in town and has been operated by HHS alumni since it started in 1939 and will now be operated by its 4th generation. Alan and Sue will slide into retirement, splitting their time between Cundy's Harbor, Maine and Port Charlotte, Florida.

High School Yearbooks: The first HHS yearbook was published in 1949 and, with the exception of 1954 when the class chose not to publish one, yearbooks have been published ever since. The Alumni Association now has a very good start on a complete collection. We're missing 1969, 1974, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1996, 1997 and 2000 to 2021. If you have a yearbook that you'd like to donate, even if it's a duplicate, we'll gladly accept it. But please don't throw one away! Special thanks to Conrad Perreault, a long time teacher of physics and chemistry at HHS, for donating his yearbook collection to the Alumni Association at the 2016 annual reunion when "his class" of 1966 celebrated their 50th anniversary. And thanks to Steve Guay (husband of Patty Menzies Guay '69), who spotted a stack of HHS yearbooks at the Town Transfer Station, we've now added a few more yearbooks to our collection, some that we'd been missing and a few duplicates.

Several years ago Eunice (Symonds) Porvaznik '52 emailed to ask if a purpose of the website was to post news from the various classes to which the answer is a definite "yes"! However, that requires individuals to send along news that will gladly be added to the website. But to date we've had minimal success getting news. Everyone can help by simply emailing anything that might be interesting to others. Eunice also asked if there was a list of class members and email addresses. The Association does maintain a list of those who graduated from HHS and those who attended HHS but did not graduate for various reasons - moved, transferred to another school, dropped out of school, etc. If you can think of someone who may not be on our list please let us know. We also have a limited number of email addresses. We try to protect all this information in order to protect an individual's privacy. However, we will consider specific requests but with great discretion. If you'd like to hear from classmates and would like us to add a note to that affect on the website, we'll gladly do so. And PLEASE, send us some news!

Stefanie Jennison '00 is now Stefanie Martin and has been since 2008 when she and Andrew Martin '99 were married. They live in Warner with their two girls, Molly and Emily. Stefanie also let us know that her brother Andrew Jennison '02 is married to Lori Fuller Jennison '03 and they live in Contoocook.

George Barnard '53 died on May 11, 2022. At the time of his death he was living in St. Johnsville, NY. George served as a proud Seabee in the U.S. Navy. Upon receiving his honorable discharge he returned to Hopkinton and became owner and operator of the Shell Garage in Contoocook along with HHS classmate Dick Coen. In 2003 George moved to New York where he continued his life-long love of harness racing as an owner, driver and trainer, a love that he had passed onto a young Pat Leavitt '63. George is survived by his daughter Wanda McGee and sons Keith, Wesley and John and his companion in life for over 30 years Pam Chalfant. George was predeceased by his brother Roland '48 & sister-in-law Joyce (Angwin) Barnard '47.

In June 2022 an Internet search found that Gordon Richard Harris '49 died on July 16, 2020 in Ft. Myers, FL at the age of 88. Known as Richard, he was predeceased by his first wife Gloria and his seven siblings, three brothers - William, Eric and John, and four sisters - Florence, Jenny, Lillian and Dorothy. He is survived by his second wife, Sylvia, five daughters, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Richard's interesting obituary indicates that he and his siblings grew up on a 40 acre farm on Elm Brook.

In April 2022 we had a nice note and scholarship fund donation from Wayne Hankins '68 who wrote "There was a time in my youth when elders in our Town saw fit to give me a scholarship with my future in mind. That money did not go to waste in providing me the opportunity to broaden my mind and my life. Now, many years later, I wish to give back to the community that loved me and raised me. Blessings to you all."

Richard George, Sr. '55 passed away at his home in Concord on June 5, 2022. Richard was predeceased by his wife Eleanor (Gelinas) '56 and brothers Charlie '52 and Lenny '54. He is survived by daughters Linda George and Donna George and son Richard George, Jr., three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Donations in Richard's memory may be sent to the Contoocook United Methodist Church, PO Box 356 Contoocook, NH 03229.

In July 2022 Lester Cressy '64 emailed news that his brother Byron Cressy '52 of Ventura, CA died on June 19, 2022 after suffering with dementia for a few years. Byron's wife Betty Jean predeceased him in 2016. Bryon is survived by his children Brenda Cressy, Beth Baptiste, Bonnie Williams and Bruce Cressy, his sister Evelyn Downing '60 and brother Lester '64.

Robert "Carrot" Anderson '77 died unexpectedly in his sleep at home in Henniker on October 5, 2022. Carrot is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathy Pluff Anderson '84, his sister Cyndee Anderson Gilman '79, brothers-in-laws Tracy Pluff '77 and Jim Pluff '82. Most friends and family will remember Carrot for his quick wit, sense of humor and always being ready to lend a hand for friends. Carrot had a terrific career in the water well and geo-thermal business that spanned more than 35 years, the last 28 of which were as a valued employee of Gilford Well. Carrot and Kathy were avid motorcyclists and loved riding their ATV's and snowmobiling at their camp in the Great North Woods of NH. If you would like to make a donation in Carrot's memory please donate to the Henniker Fire Department, 216 Maple Street, Henniker, NH 03242.

Lorraine King-Grass '74 died on September 30, 2022. Lorraine, a resident of Salem, NH, is survived by her husband Rosario Grasso, her brothers Dan '69 and Don '71 and her sister Diane King '76. Lorraine was employed as a mail sorter by the US Postal Service for many years. Those interested in making a donation in Lorraine's memory are asked to consider an animal shelter of your choice since Lorraine was a lover of cats and dogs.

Geraldine "Geri" Smith Dean '49 passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022 at The Birches in Concord following a lengthy struggle with dementia. Following her graduation from HHS, Geri graduated from the Concord Business School. She led a full life as a wife, mother, homemaker, bookkeeper and customer service representative, ultimately retiring from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Geri and her husband David were avid motorcyclists and together taught motorcycle safety classes as road reps for the American Motorcycle Association where she was known as "motorcycle momma." Geri is survived by her four children, Leonie, Richard, Susan and Theodore, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Kelley '56 and brother Erwin Smith '60. She was predeceased by her husband, her sister Lorraine Smith '54 and brothers Robert '52, Orris and Dean '62.

Richard "Dick" Coen '53 passed away on April 1, 2023 at Merrimack County Nursing Home after a long period of declining health wife his family at his side. A dedicated employee at Sanel Auto Parts for 35 years, Dick retired as VP of Purchasing. Prior to that Dick had owned the Tooky Shell Station with HHS classmate George Barnard. He served as a Contoocook Village Water Precinct Commissioner for many years. Dick is survived by his wife Sarah (Sally) Bean '53 and sons Alan, Scott and Danny, grandchildren Heather and Adam, and his sister Joan Holmes '49.

Kerry Nelson '64 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 4, 2023 after a period of declining health. Kerry grew up at Stonynook Farm on Emerson Hill in Contoocook. A starting guard on HHS's first State championship basketball team in 1964, Kerry also played baseball, golf and soccer. He worked in the construction field. A Corvette owner in his younger years, Kerry was an avid motorcycle rider. He is survived by his wife Lynn, daughter Heather, four grandchildren & his sister Vicki Frey '67.

Scott Crathern '74 passed away on March 21, 2023, surrounded by his family after an illness. Scott worked for the family business Crathern Engr'g and later as a realtor broker and partner at Village House Realty. Scott loved the outdoors, traveling and sailing and enjoyed working on old cars and trucks that he frequently drove in local parades, even showing up at the '21 Elm Brook reunion in one of them. Scott is survived by his children Justin, Brett and Cheryl, his father Charlie and his brothers Brian '68 & Glenn '70 . He was predeceased by his mother Neola & brother Neil '72.

William Sterling '52 passed away on February 1, 2023. After graduating from HHS, where Bill's father, William, Sr. was the Superintendent of Schools, Bill furthered his education at Tufts University and then New York University School of Law. Bill was class valedictorian at all three schools. Bill began his law career in 1958 in New York where he practiced law until his retirement in 1993. is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary-Jane (Barnard) '53, his four children William III, Bruce, Douglas and Abigail-Mary, eight grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, sister-in-law Christine (Tina) Hoyt '63 and brother-in-law Rick '70. In addition to his parents, Bill was pre-deceased by his younger brother Carleton '61. In addition to being very generous contributors to the Alumni Association's scholarship fund, Bill and Mary-Jane established a scholarship in their own names many years ago. There are many HHS alumni who have benefitted from the generosity of the Sterlings.

John Malloy '75, who had experienced health issues in the past year, passed away at Concord Hospital on December 17, 2022 in the presence of family. After serving four years in the Navy, John began working for Wikoff Color Corp. in Bow, later moving to Seneca Fall, NY to open & manage a new Wikoff plant where he remained until his retirement in 2019. John is survived by his daughters Erin and Casey, his former wife Cheryl, four grandchildren and siblings Mike '69, Tom '72, Julie '82 and Matt '84.

Peter Fortier '73 passed away in January 2023. Pete is survived by his wife Tammy, children Rebecca, Andrew, Michael and Shea, fourteen grandchildren and his younger siblings - twin brothers Tim and Tom and sisters Mary and Amy. Pete was buried with military honors at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery.

As many of you may know, Paul Wunderlich, HHS's No. 1 sports fan for many years, is now residing at the Epsom Manor Nursing Home. Seeing a friendly face would make Paul's day. Why not stop in for a visit. Epsom Manor's phone number is 603-736-4772. The address is 901 Suncook Valley Highway (Rt. 28) which is just south of the Epsom traffic circle on Rt. 4.

Thomas Pratt '68 died on May 28, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Tom earned a B.S. from Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering and a M.S. from Rhode Island School of Design in Industrial Design. Tom's professional career included positions in graphic design, professional photography, product production and manufacturing. Tom's many interests included sailing extensively in Maine with Ruth in their wooden sailboat they anchored in East Boothbay, Maine. Tom is survived by his wife Ruth (Leadbeater) who he first met in nursery school. He is also survived by his sister Nancy (Pratt) Craig, 66, brother Ned Pratt, several nieces, sister-in-law Mary Leadbeater and Mary's husband Michael Stack. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Granite State VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 (granitevna.org/donate) or to the Hopkinton Historical Society, 300 Main Street, Hopkinton, NH 03229. Or you can remember Tom as you walk on the beach, fly a kite, or when you find yourself surrounded by nature.

Richard "Dick" Story '46 died on August 15, 2023 in Yuma, AZ where he'd resided since 2022 to be closer to his grandchildren. For the previous 30 years Dick had been living in Zillah, WA to be near his brother Bob '48. While there Dick served as mayor for several years. Dick was a 30-year veteran of the US Navy, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. Dick is survived by two daughters, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, brothers Bob '48 and Dave '57 (Bonnie '58), sister Cherrill Story '54, sister-in-law Eileen Story and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Rapha and Viola Story, Dick was pre-deceased by three wives, his daughter Cherrill Lynn, brothers Rapha, Jr., and Ted '51 and nephew Bill Story '82.

Sherwin Terrill '59 died on August 23, 2023 after living with Parkinson's disease for 56 years. After graduating from Evangel College with a mathematics degree, Sherwin worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a computer programmer for two years before being transferred to Pearl Harbor Naval Base where he worked until 1967. For the next 28 years Sherwin worked in computer and engineering groups at National Cash Register, developing the ATM bar code scanner and designing and producing NCR's first silicon chip for use in computers. Sherwin was predeceased by his parents Reggie and Fannie and brothers Alan and Donnie '53. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty Lou, two children, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and brother Dudley '54.

Virginia (Smith) Kelly '56 died peacefully on June 19, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ginny grew up in Contoocook and lived in NH for more than 50 years. While her children were growing up and in grade school Ginny provided day care to children. she later worked for the State of New Hampshire for 33 years - at NH Unemployment, NH Hospital and the New Hampshire Highway Dept. from which she retired. Ginny, who was one of seven children, is survived by her brother Erwin '60 and pre-deceased by sisters Geraldine Dean '49 and Lorraine Smith '54, brothers Bob '51, Orris and Dean '62. Ginny was also pre-deceased by a daughter Kathleen Cahill and survived by chldren Karleen Seybold, Kristeen Burgess, Donald Seybold, Jr. and Darrin Seybold and six grandchildren and one great grandchild, many nieces and nephews.

Jerold Smith '73 died peacefully on December 1, 2023 after battling Frontotemporal Aphasia Dementia. Jerry, who was known for his hard work, intergrity and ability making a crowd laugh, had a successful career in sales - insurance and Snap-on-Tools. Predeceased by his parents Bob '51 & Barbara and his brother Andy, Jerry is survived by his wife Sharon (Quimby) Smith, children Marshall, Janelle, Kayla and Nicholas, eight grandchildren and his sister Linda Fraser '71. Those wishing to make donations in Jerry memory are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Assn.

Mary-Ann Osborne Jackson '85 passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary moved to Contoocook as a 4-year old. In 1991 Mary married Steve Jackson and together raised five children - Joshua, Jedediah Joseph, Emily and Natalie. In addition to her husband and children Mary is survived by seven grandchildren and her sisters Ellen Cohoe (Andrew) and Cathy Gram (David). She was predeceased by her parents John and Wanda Osborne. Mary had a very successful career in real estate, spending more than two decades at Keeler Family Realtors before founding her successful brokerage - American Way Realtors. Those wishing to remember Mary with a donation are asked to think of the Hope in Christ Church food pantry -