J. Colin Lizotte
Milford District Court judge for 34 years
Justice J. Colin Lizotte, 71, of Quarry Circle, Milford, died Nov. 19, at his home.
He was born in Ayer, Mass., on Dec. 2,1928, a son of the late James G. and Elizabeth M. (Pushee) Lizotte.
He had been a resident of Milford for 38 years.
Mr. Lizotte was a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College, class of 1954. In 1957, he earned his Jurist Doctorate Degree from Boston College Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1957. In 1964, he was appointed to the Milford District Court where he had presided as a District Court Judge for 34 years, retiring in 1998. He retired as a sole practitioner of law in 1999.
He was past president of Milford Lions Club, a former trustee of Village Savings Bank, Peterborough, former member of the advisory board at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, and Selective Service Board No. 17. In addition, Mr. Lizotte was past treasurer of The Pillsbury Funds and past member of Milford Educational Fund.
Mr. Lizotte was past president of New Hampshire Judges Association, a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association.
He was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Milford, and a former member of St. Patrick Parish Council and a member of Milford Council 3035, Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Milford.
Mr. Lizotte served as a Tech Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1946-1949.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret (Horgan) Lizotte, who died in 1985.
Family members include his wife, Loretta (Dougherty) Lizotte of Milford; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jay C. and Heather Lizotte of Nashua, and John C. Lizotte of New Ipswich; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret M. and Jorge Panteli of Nashua; four granddaughters; a step-daughter, Tracy Kronzak of San Francisco, Calif.; a sister, Mary Margaret Valliere of Brookline; a brother, Seumas S. Lizotte of Dunstable, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today (Wednesday, Nov. 22) 10 a.m., in St. Patrick Church, 34 Amherst Street, Milford. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Milford.
Donations in his memory may be made to Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, One Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66103-3719; or the SHARE Program, PO Box 27, Milford, NH 03055.
The Smith and Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.

Edna M. Pierce
Devoted wife, mother, grandmother
Edna M. Pierce, 99, of Nashua, died Nov. 16, 2000, at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson.
Mrs. Pierce was born April 22, 1901, in Rochester, daughter of the late Richmond L. and Lilla B. (Heath) Marshall. She had resided in Nashua for more than 65 years.
She was the widow of Arthur J. Pierce, whom she married July 19, 1936. He died in 1980.
Mrs. Pierce was a homemaker. Prior to her marriage, she had been employed by Speare Dry Goods in Nashua.
She was a member of the YWCA Auxiliary.
Mrs. Pierce attended the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Nashua, and she was a member of the Women’s Alliance of the church.
She was a graduate of Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, A. David Pierce of Nashua, with whom she lived, and James M. and Judith F. Pierce of Woodstock, Vt.; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha P. and Arthur L. Barrett of Nashua; five grandchildren, John P. Barrett of Nashua, Steven L. Barrett and his wife, Patricia, of Amherst, Tracy J. Barrett of Seattle, Wash., Sara F. Pierce of Woodstock and Lindley A. Pierce of South Boston, Mass.; and a great-grandson, Trevor R. Barrett of Amherst.
The Davis Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
 
Donald C. Stimson
Resident of Milford
Donald C. Stimson, 74, resident of Westchester Drive, Milford, died Oct. 27, 2000, in Nashua.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Friday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Smith and Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. 
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 State Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110-5032.
The Smith and Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys M. Dutton
Retired from Mike’s Market, Milford
Gladys M. Dutton, 93, of Frisco, Texas, and longtime resident of Milford, died Nov. 21, 2000, at Victoria Gardens in Frisco, after a short illness.
She was born in Hooksett on May 19, 1907, a daughter of the late Albert S. and Lizzie F. (Farnum) Bascom.
Mrs. Dutton retired from Mike’s Market, Milford, as a sales clerk.
While residing in Milford, she was a communicant of St. Patrick Church, Milford.
Mrs. Dutton was predeceased by her husband, George J. Dutton Sr.; a son, George J. Dutton Jr., who died Nov. 5, 1998; and an infant daughter.
Family members include her daughter-in-law, Carol (Tonella) Dutton of Plant City, Fla.; a grandson and wife, Stephen J. and Pamela T. Dutton of Vienna, Va.; a granddaughter and her husband, Deborah L. and Irving R. Potter of Frisco, Texas; four great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; a brother-in-law, William Villemoire of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 25 in the Smith and Heald Funeral Home, Milford. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery, Milford.

Virginia Starke Loebel
Active in civic, religious and charitable groups
Virginia Starke Loebel, wife of Harry Loebel, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2000, at the home of her son in Hadley, Mass. She was 82.
Mrs. Loebel was born in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of Carl and Ada (Beillfuss) Starke. 
As the daughter of a Milwaukee policeman, she enjoyed a city childhood of riding the trolleys and swimming in the public natatorium. In 1941, she married Harry Loebel and followed her husband as he pursued career opportunities, moving first to Baltimore, Md., then Francestown, which had a population of 400 at the time. There, despite their urban past, the couple plunged into small town activities. In 1953, they purchased the Bedford Apple and Poultry Farm in Bedford, and operated a commercial apple and chicken business.
During the farm years, Mrs. Loebel started taking courses toward a college degree and, after the couple moved to Andover, Mass., in 1958, attended Harvard Extension Program. She received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard, and her family shared her pride as she stood in Harvard Yard in her cap and gown. She went on to receive a master’s degree in guidance from Northeastern University. After completing her education, she became internship and placement director for Endicott College in Beverly, Mass.
After retirement, the couple moved to Cape Cod, where they purchased the Chatham Travel Agency. They traveled widely, exploring cultures around the globe. They later moved to Naples, Fla., returning for summers in Enfield.
Always an activist, Mrs. Loebel was involved in many civic, religious and charitable activities in all the towns in which she lived. In recent years, she volunteered at Project Help of Naples, a hotline for people in need, and Quest, a mentoring program for middle school students, and worked as a volunteer guidance counselor at Naples High School. 
She leaves two brothers, James Starke of Amherst and George Starke of Calistoga, Calif.; a sister, June Lawry of Baltimore, Md.; one son and daughter-in-law, Tod and Judith Loebel of Hadley, Mass.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Joseph Sandulli of Ipswich, Mass., and Carol and Tom Kinzler of Darien, Conn.; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church in Naples, Fla. 
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Virginia Loebel Memorial Fund at St. Monica’s Church, 7070 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34119. 
The Douglass Funeral Home in Amherst, Mass. is in charge of arrangements.

Jean Shaw
Graduated from Milford High School
Jean (Cirioni) Shaw of New York City, 54, formerly of Mont Vernon, died Nov. 14, 2000, at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Framingham, Mass., on Sept. 20, 1946. a daughter of the late Arthur and Frances Cirioni. She was predeceased by a brother, John, who died in 1996.
Mrs. Shaw attended schools in Mont Vernon and Milford, and graduated from Milford High School in 1964.
She is survived by two sisters, Linda Pelchat of Milford and Paula Lee of Worcester, Mass.; a brother, Arthur Cirioni of Derry; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 16 Amherst St., Milford, on Saturday, Dec. 16, at noon. Burial will be at a later date in Framingham, Mass. 
 
Irene C. Balmer
Member of Amherst Congregational Church
Irene C. Balmer, 77, of Lord Jeffrey Drive, Amherst, died Dec. 2, 2000, at her home.
She was born in Reading, Pa., on April 2,1923, a daughter of the late Charles D. and Mollie (Givler) Fisher.
Mrs. Balmer had been a resident of Amherst for 33 years and had formerly resided in Holland, Pa., for eight years.
She loved reading, music and the arts, and enjoyed sewing and traveling. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother.
Mrs. Balmer was a member of the Congregational Church of Amherst.
Family members include her husband of 56 years, Clifford E. Balmer of Amherst; a daughter, Deborah E. Balmer of Manchester; two sons, David C. Balmer of Reading, Pa., and Donald K. Balmer of Kenmore, Wash.; six grandchildren; and a brother, Paul D. Fisher of Reading, Pa.
Visiting hours are today, Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 7-9 .p.m., in Gravenor Home For Funerals, 100 West Main St., Ephrata, Pa. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Brownstown Cemetery, Brownstown, Pa.
Donations in Mrs. Balmer’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244. 
The Smith and Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of local arrangements.

Laurence R. Brigham
Lived in Amherst for many years
Laurence R. Brigham, 90, of Lynnfield, Mass., died Dec. 4, 2000, at Harborside Healthcare Center-Crestwood, Milford.
He was born in Bridgeton, Maine, on Sept. 29, 1910, a son of the late Harry and Blanche (Gore) Brigham.
Mr. Brigham had been a resident of Lynnfield, Mass., for many years and had spent many years in Amherst.
He was a graduate of Bridgeton (Maine) Academy, and Bentley College, Boston, Mass.
Mr. Brigham was employed as a sales representative for KinCo in Newton, Mass., for more than 20 years.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II.
Family members include Judith and Dana Powers of Nashua; Jill and Joe Iuliana of Waltham, Mass.; Lisa Masten of Wethersfield, Conn.; Jeffrey and Betty Masten of Durham, N.C.; John Gore of Florida and James Gore of North Conway. 
Services will be private at a later date. Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst.
The Smith and Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly J. Cox
Devoted mother and grandmother
Beverly J. (Parker) Cox, 59, of Old Ashby Road, Greenville, died Nov. 30, 2000, at her home, following a brief illness.
She was born on Dec. 19, 1940, in Woodland, Maine, the daughter of Dale G. and Bernice (Pike) Parker. She was raised in Woodland and had lived in Bucksport, Maine, before moving to Greenville two years ago.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald C. Cox Jr. of Greenfield and Timothy R. Cox of Milford; four daughters, Dianna Cox of Saint George, S.C., Patti Barney of Greenville, Billie Jo Farnsworth of Greenfield, and Vickie Pike of Augusta, Ga.; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Gilbert Parker of Brattleboro, Vt.; David Parker of Fitchburg, Mass., and Raymond Parker of Ayer, Mass.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in Woodland Cemetery in Woodland, Maine, in the spring.
The Fournier Funeral Home on High Street in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Muriel J. Dahl
Homemaker who enjoyed hiking
Muriel J. "Bonnie" Dahl, 75, of Boxwood Circle, Milford, died Nov. 29, 2000, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua.
She was born in West Somerville, Mass., on Dec. 10, 1924, a daughter of the late William J.D. and Margaret D. (Johnstone) Lumsden.
Mrs. Dahl had been a resident of Milford for the past seven years, and had formerly resided in East Northport, N.Y. for 36 years.
She was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed hiking.
Family members include her husband of 46 years, Richard L. Dahl of Milford; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Jean and Joseph Corbacio of Washingtonville, N.Y., and Nancy L. and Richard Lefko of Peterborough; six grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Hagedorn of Baltimore, Md.; nine nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 2 in the Smith and Heald Funeral Home, Milford. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery, Milford.

John W. Jarest
John W. Jarest, 54, of Main Street, Wilton, died Dec. 4, 2000, at the Deaconess Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Mass., after a brief illness.
Born in Peterborough, Nov. 28, 1946, he was the son of Eleanor (Hurley) Jarest of Wilton, and the late David C. Jarest.
He lived all of his life in Wilton. He was a 1964 graduate of Wilton High School and a 1967 graduate of New Hampshire College with a degree in accounting.
After graduating he was employed by the Wilton Telephone Company for several years. Until recently he had been employed as a sales representative for Carpet Express of Washington.
He and his wife, Susan, had been the proprietors of The Touch of Gourmet catering services for more than 15 years.
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Wilton.
In addition to his mother, members of his family include his wife of 19 years, Susan A. (Daniels) Jarest; two daughters, Jessica M. Jarest and Amanda M. Jarest of Wilton; three aunts, an uncle and several cousins.
There are no calling hours.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. in the Nelson Funeral Home, 32 Maple St., Wilton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Open Cupboard Pantry, PO Box 111, Wilton, NH 03086.
 
Estelle McQuade
Estelle McQuade, 81, of Howard Street, Wilton, died Dec. 1, 2000, at her home.
Born in Woonsocket, R.I., on July 31, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Corana (Dufrene) Bissonette.
She lived most of her life in Greenville and Wilton, and was a 1937 graduate of Woonsocket High School. She was employed as a secretary by the Abbott Machine company for more than 40 years.
She was the widow of Joseph W. McQuade, who died in 1985.
She was predeceased by a son, Richard Giguire in 1996, and by a daughter, Vivian Chalifour in 1995.
Members of her family include a son-in-law, Bruno Chalifour of Leominster, Mass.; two granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.
A calling hour will be held today (Wednesday, Dec. 6) at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m., at the Nelson Funeral Home, 32 Maple St., Wilton. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Wilton.
 
Beatrice M. Rood
Milford resident for 75 years
Beatrice M. Rood, 89, of Lincoln Street, Milford, died Dec. 2, 2000, at Harborside Healthcare Center, Milford.
She was born in Wilton on Jan. 1, 1911, a daughter of the late Victor Martel Sr. and Loretta (Kelley) Martel.
Mrs. Rood had been a resident of Milford for more than 75 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, William A. Rood, who died in 1985, and a brother, Kenneth Martel.
Family members include five sons, William A. Rood of Manchester, Ronald Rood of Ocala, Fla., Elmer C. Rood of Milford, Richard Rood of Buzzards Bay, Mass., Edward Rood of Marshfield, Mass.; a daughter, Claire Fitts of Milford; 22 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Tina Hawkins of Winchendon, Mass., and Betty Simoneau of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Dec. 5 in the Smith and Heald Funeral Home, Milford. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Milford.

Irvin W. Somero
Irvin W. Somero, 75, of New Ipswich, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, after a brief illness.
Born in New Ipswich on Oct. 14, 1925, he was the son of the late Eino and Femmie (Hermanson) Somero. He lived most of his life in New Ipswich.
He was the owner of the Panorama Farm of Belmont for several years and later received his teaching degree from Plymouth State College. He taught at Pinkerton Academy and then was employed as a construction supervisor by the Seppala and Aho Construction Company for five years. He was later employed by the Mascenic High School of New Ipswich as a science teacher for more than 15 years until his retirement.
Members of his family include his wife of 52 years, Natalie R. (Hollis) Somero of New Ipswich; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Sharon Somero of Columbia Heights, Minn., Larry and Marybeth Somero, and Nathan and Kim Somero, all of New Ipswich; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and Edward Walters of New Ipswich and Laurel and John Blame of Mason; six brothers, William Somero of Indiana, Arthur Somero, Edwin Somero, and Earl Somero of New Ipswich, Raymond Somero of Hudson, and Glendon Somero of Vernon, Conn.; two sisters, Ingrid Hintsala of New Ipswich and Mildred Henault of New Ipswich; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Dec. 3 at the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church in New Ipswich.
Memorial donations may be made to the Irvin Somero Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Marsha Shannon, Mascenic High School, 175 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071.
The Nelson Funeral Home, Wilton, was in charge of arrangements.

Lucille R. Whitney
Served in the U.S. Women’s Army Corps. 
Lucille R. Whitney, 72, of Island Street, Wilton, died Nov. 27, 2000, at Southern New Hampshire Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in Manchester on March 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Perry) Walker, she lived in Wilton for the past 39 years. She was a 1947 graduate of Manchester Central High School.
She served in the United States Women’s Army Corps during the Korean Conflict. 
She had been employed by the MKM Hosiery Mfg. Company., and later the J.M. Fields Company as an office clerk. After moving to Wilton in 1961 with her late husband, Henry C. Whitney, who died in 1992, she had been employed by the EPVA & PVA Company for many years. She had been most recently dedicated to the Greater Manchester Foster Grandparents Association of the Crotched Mountain Foundation a.k.a. "Grammie Lue."
She was a member and Past Noble Grand of the Mayflower Rebekah Lodge #40 of Wilton and the Rebekah Assembly of New Hampshire, holding the office of The Keeper of Secret Work. She was a member of the Nashoonan Ladies Encampment #1 of Nashua and a Past Deputy Grand Matriarch of the Grand Encampment of New Hampshire. She was a member of the New Hampshire Ranger Drill Team, and a former Girl Scout and Brownie leader of the Wilton troops.
Mrs. Whitney was pre-deceased by a son, Kenneth H. Whitney, who died in 1994.
Members of the family include two sons, Alfred L. Whitney of Peterborough and Douglas P. Whitney of Wilton; three daughters, Joanne Pelletier and Marcia Whitney, both of Wilton and Linda Gurley of Manchester; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles R. Walker of Vergennes, Vt. and Robert P. Walker of Framingham; two aunts; an uncle; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 30 in the Wilton Centre Unitarian Congregational Church, Wilton. Burial followed in the Laurel Hill Cemetery of Wilton.
The Nelson Funeral Home, Wilton was in charge of arrangements.

Maurice J. Berube
Worked at American Plastics in Nashua
Maurice J. Berube, 87, formerly of Granite Square, Milford, died Dec. 8, 2000, at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown following a lengthy illness.
He was born April 9, 1913, in Canada, son of the late Henri and Marie (Marquis) Berube. 
Mr. Berube was the husband of Margurite M. (Robichaud) Berube of Milford, with whom he was married for 64 years. 
Mr. Berube worked for many years as a tool and die maker at American Plastics in Nashua. 
His passions were woodworking, fishing and hunting. 
Mr. Berube was a member of St. Patrick Church in Milford.
He was educated in the Nashua school system and graduated from St. Charles Seminary High School in Canada.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Pavolaitis of Milford and Sandra Boutilier of Alton; two sons, Maurice Berube Jr. of Fitchburg, Mass., and Roger Berube of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; a sister, Marion Fluet of Nashua; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 
The St. Laurent Funeral Home of Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

Rosetta Jenny Caplinger
Lifetime homemaker and professional
Rosetta Jenny Moore Caplinger, 67, of Milford, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at her home after a long illness.
Mrs. Caplinger was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Parkersburg, W.V., daughter of the late James Henry Moore and Nellie Jenkins Moore Mead.
She was the wife of Fred W. Caplinger, U.S. Army Retired, with whom she traveled extensively during his career, making homes in Oahu, Hawaii; Rome, Italy; Ankara, Turkey; and Tehran, Iran. 
Mrs. Caplinger worked for the Office of the Economic Coordinator of CENTO Affairs, traveling and coordinating meetings throughout Iran, Turkey and Pakistan.
The couple retired to Shirley, Mass., in 1973, where she was a member of the United Church, serving as its clerk/secretary for 10 years. She was a member of the United Church of Shirley board of diaconate and the Ladies’ Society.
Mrs. Caplinger was co-founder and the first president of the Shirley League of Women Voters.
The Caplingers moved to Milford in 1985, where she continued her love of travel, reading, genealogy and gardening. She retired from Matthew Thornton Health Plan in 1997, where her last position was administrative assistant to the medical directors.
She was predeceased by a son, David Mead Caplinger.
Family members include her husband of 50 years; a son, Edward Alan Caplinger of Largo, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Bob Hinkle of Washington, W.V.; a nephew, Joseph D. Wright of Chicago, Ill.; a great-niece, Zoe Helena Wright of Chicago; and her mother-in-law, Gladys Caplinger of Parkersburg, W.V.
A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Shirley (Mass.), at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of N.H., 360 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110; or to the United Church of Shirley, Lancaster and Harvard Roads, PO Box 457, Shirley, MA 01464.
The Cremation Society of New Hampshire, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose M. Daniel
Employed at Wilton High School lunch program until 1988
Rose M. Daniels, 70, of 97 Holt Road, Wilton, died Dec. 8, 2000, at Milford Medical Center in Milford.
Born in Lowell, Mass., on Feb. 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Mabel (Ford) and Wilfred Cowgill.
She had been employed by Woolworths of Nashua and the White Cross Store of Hudson. She also work at the Walpole Diner, the former Cleary’s Drug Store in Wilton, Rudy’s Variety Store in New Ipswich, and most recently, the Wilton High School lunch program, until 1988.
Family members include her husband of 50 years, Rudolph E. Daniels Sr.; three sons, Paul H. Daniels of Amherst, David R. Daniels of Milford and Rudolph E. Daniels Jr. of Wilton; two daughters, Brenda McNelly and Susan Jarest, both of Wilton; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three sisters, Betty Malone of Troy, N.Y., Eleanor Landry of Weare, and Ruth Jelly of Hudson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m., at the Second Congregational Church, Dale Street, Wilton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Congregational Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 246, Wilton, NH 03086; or to the Wilton-Lyndeborough-Temple EMS, PO Box 584, Wilton, NH 03086.
The Nelson Funeral Home in Wilton, is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy D. White
Social worker; tutor in local schools
Nancy D. White, 48, of Timber Lane, Merrimack, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at Concord Hospice House following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. White was born Feb. 23, 1952, in Englewood, N.J., daughter of Milton Donadt of Wayne, N.J., and the late Claire (Tillman) Donadt. She was the wife of Timothy White, and had lived in Merrimack since 1976. She was an active member of St. James United Methodist Church in Merrimack.
Mrs. White was a social worker at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. Most recently, she had been a tutor for the Merrimack and Amherst school districts.
She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking and skiing, and received an award for climbing all 48 mountains in New Hampshire over 4,000 feet.
She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in social work and received a master’s degree in education from Rivier College in 1992.
Besides her father and husband, survivors include two daughters, Christine and Amy White of Merrimack; and two brothers, Bob Donadt of Long Island, N.Y., and Bruce Donadt of Northboro, Mass.
The George R. Rivet Funeral Home in Merrimack is in charge of arrangements.

Eleanor L. (Perkins) Wirtanen
Hairdresser for 40 years
Mrs. Eleanor L. (Perkins) Wirtanen of Melrose died Dec. 2, 2000 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was the former wife of the late Walter A. Wirtanen.
She was born in Fitchburg, Mass., April 14,1922, the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Frances (Osgood) Perkins.
She is survived by her children, Cynthia A. Brown of Sandown, Walter K. Wirtanen of Nashua, Warren M. Wirtanen of North Attleboro and Jeffrey W. Wirtanen of Melrose, Mass; two sisters, Virginia Brown of Reading and Mary Jane Hill of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Wirtanen worked as a hairdresser for over 40 years.
A graveside service was held on Dec. 6 at the Riverside Cemetery in Milford.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts St., Newton, MA 02158.
The Robinson Funeral Home, Melrose, Mass., was in charge of arrangements.