Obituaries
John Douglas Parkman
Mar 08, 2013 12:00 amHENDERSONVILLE, NC -- John Douglas Parkman, 84, of Hendersonville, NC passed away at Mission Hospital Cardiac Center, Asheville, NC on February 12, 2013, surrounded by the members of his family who resided in North Carolina.
He was born on August 16, 1928 in Pembroke, MA to the late William Edgar Russell Parkman, Jr. and late Charlotte Reeves Douglas Parkman.
Funeral services held for Susan Barbour Knight
Mar 01, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- A funeral service celebrating the life of Susan Barbour Knight of Dixfield was held on January 25, 2013 at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, with Pastor John Gensel officiating.
Eulogy was given by her sister-in-law, Kathy Grande.
A reception followed at the Napoleon Ouellette Post #24 American Legion in Rumford.
Interment in the spring will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield.
John “Harry” Hanson
Mar 01, 2013 12:00 amPORT ST. LUCIE, FL -- John “Harry” Hanson, 76, passed away on Feb. 18, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Harry was born on Aug. 31, 1936 in Dixfield and he resided in Port St. Lucie, FL for 20 years, coming from Heidelberg, Germany.
He was a certified golf course superintendent at Miles Grant Country Club. Harry belonged to Holy Family Catholic Church in Port St Lucie.
Funeral services held for Mary K. Beauchesne
Mar 01, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Mary K. Beauchesne was celebrated on December 22, 2012 at Parish of the Holy Savior.
Fr. Robert Vaillancourt was the celebrant. Nick Puiia was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist.
Funeral services held for Jerome C. “Jerry” Kidder
Mar 01, 2013 12:00 amDIXFIELD – Funeral services for Jerome C. “Jerry” Kidder of Dixfield were held on November 24, 2012 at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Ira Hall officiating.
Musical Selections were Cherry Cherry and Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. Words of remembrance were given by Patty Barajas, Geraldine Thibodeau and Denise Kidder. Military honors were provided by the Maine Military Funeral Honors Program from Augusta.
Interment was in the East Peru Cemetery, Peru.
Bonita J. Zinck French
Mar 01, 2013 12:00 amCOOLIDGE, AZ -- Bonita J. Zinck French, 62, died on Jan. 8, 2013 in Mericopa, AZ at the home of her youngest daughter, Hannah French Bowman after a courageous battle with cancer. She resided in Coolidge, AZ.
Bonnie was born in Rumford to John A. and Lorraine Canders Zinck. She attended Rumford schools and graduated from Stephens High School in 1967. She attended St. Francis College in Biddeford, and graduated with a degree in nursing. She furthered her education while working as an RN.
