​This is Chapter 18 member Jonathan Bevins father. Chapter 18 sends their condolences to Jonathan and his family. 

Edwin L. Bevins, 86, of Wells, Maine, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough, ME. Beloved wife Janet (Cady) Bevins and family were by his side. Born in Burlington, Vermont he was the son of the late Lyndon & Freda (Rugg) Bevins. Edwin attended Brown University in Rhode Island, before graduating from the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. He furthered his education at Keene State University in New Hampshire. Edwin taught at the Leland & Gray Union High School in Townshend, Vermont for 22 years before moving to Wells, Maine where he lived for the next 40 years. He enjoyed baking, reading historical novels and watching old movies. He and Janet traveled through out the United States, visiting 49 states.

Besides his wife Janet, he is survived by a daughter Callie Lavoie and her husband Robert of Wells, Maine, three sons Scott Bevins and his wife Tammy of Yarmouth, Maine; Lee Bevins of Hinesburg, Vermont; Jonathan Bevins and Gail Pearson of Putney, Vermont; a sister Suzanne Chapman of Greenland, New Hampshire and two grandchildren Leah Bevins and Samuel Bevins.

A Celebration of his Life will be held, privately, at a later date. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Edwin’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
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​Frank Goddard Jr. of North Reading, formerly of Reading passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was 93 years of age.
Born on May 6,1927 in Lowell, Massachusetts, Frank was the oldest son of the late Frank Goddard and Juliette (Lanoue) Goddard Frank is a warm and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Frank was a resident of Reading for 45 ½ years before moving to North Reading 18 years ago. He was a US Navy veteran of WW II serving as a Seaman in the Pacific Theater. Frank was a graduate of Norwich University with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Retiring in 1989, he was a 32 year employee of The Raytheon Company working primarily as a Section Manager in the Product Assurance Function in various Massachusetts locations. Frank was proud to spend more time in retirement than employed!
A devout Catholic, Frank was a communicant of Saint Athanasius Parish in Reading where he was active as an usher for 41 years as well as being involved in other church activities. He and his wife Barbara were avid square dancers for 30 years, belonging to several square dance clubs in the area, such as the Checkmates and Seaside Steppers. Frank was a charter member of the International Harvester Collectors Club of New England having a collection of several antique tractors, toy tractors, tractor books, and related collectables.
Frank is the beloved husband for 71 years of Barbara (Whittier) Goddard. He is the devoted father of Frank Steven Godard, David Goddard, Robert Goddard and his wife Lori, Richard Goddard and his wife Alice, Thomas Goddard and his wife Lynsey, James Goddard and Mary Anne Shaw and her husband Dennis. The cherished grandfather of 17, Frank is the doting great grandfather of 10. He is the dear brother of Edward, Eleanor and the late Paul. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

Also , John A. Bishop, 83, of Natick passed away suddenly on December 6th, 2019
in Worcester. Beloved husband of Carole (Umentum) Bishop, whom he married at
St. Sebastians Church in Frankfurt, Germany in 1961. Devoted father of Jonathan
Bishop and his wife Lisa of Exeter, NH, Jeffrey Bishop and his wife Pamela of
Southboro, Robin Davis and her husband Jeffrey of Natick, and Michael Bishop
and his wife Kelly of Natick. Loving grandfather of Nicole Bishop, Daniel Bishop,
Zachary Bishop, Samantha Davis, Jacob Bishop, Olivia Davis and Sylvia Bishop.
Brother of Stephen Bishop and his wife Joan of New Hampshire and Florida and
Susan Batchelder and her husband Herb of Canterbury, NH. Son of the late Frank
and Mary (Bacon) Bishop.  John retired as Vice President of Middlesex Savings Bank
in Natick. He was a volunteer of the Kiwanis for many years. John enjoyed spending
summers on Cape Cod where he could always be found kayaking and fishing. He was a
devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.



Chapter 18 loses 2 more valuable members
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BARRINGTON, N.H. - Donald Manton Smith, 86 died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. He was the husband of Marilyn I. (Wilbur) Smith. They had shared 68 loving years of marriage.

Born at Goddard Hospital, Brockton on Jan. 27, 1934, he was the only child of the late Winthrop L. and Helen (Farrow) Smith.

As a youngster, he was a member of the Boy Scouts. A 1952 graduate of Oliver Ames High School, he went on to serve in the National Guard from 1952 to 1960. He was also volunteer fireman in Easton.

Self-employed his entire life, he installed driveways and operated a motorcycle shop as well as plowing for the state of Massachusetts. In 1972 he moved his family and business, D.M. Smith Excavating to Barrington, N.H. He also plowed snow for the state of New Hampshire and many clients.

His affinity for antique cars and motorcycles led him to become a member of numerous organizations including the American Truck Historical Society, Antique Truck Club of America-Granite State Chapter, the Studebaker Club, International Tractors. He was also a member of the American Legion.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children. Evelyn, wife of Ron Musgrove, Eugene, husband of Rose Smith, Kenneth, husband of Kathy Smith, Donna, wife of Darryl Riley; a daughter-in-law, Shawna Smith, nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Lawrence "Larry" James Smith, who passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 3, 2020.

 Donations may be made in Donald's name to: American Legion, Post 114, 731 Franklin Pierce Highway, Barrington, NH 03825.

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George Hunt, SR
George A. Hunt Sr., 83, of South Main Street and patriarch of the Hunt Farm, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Montague on September 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Ralph F. and Helen (Mealand) Hunt and was raised in Orange and attended New Salem Academy.

On January 25, 1957, George married Nan (Herk) who he had met during his teens in the hills of Warwick. They have enjoyed 63 years of marriage, raising their family and working their dairy farm.

George was very proud of his farm and has received many accolades over the years for the farm's beauty in all four seasons, including being presented the Green Pastures Award at the Big E in 1994.

A member of the Franklin County Farm Bureau, George was also a Director of the Northampton Co-operative Auction and former President. He was also a Director of the Mass Co-operative Milk Producers Federation, served on ASCS, now FSA for 40 years. George was active in the Mass. Holstein Association, serving as President, Director, and attended many National Conventions, and served on the Orange Agricultural Commission. An active member of Dairymen For Quality Products, this enabled George and Nan to travel to England, Holland, and Germany, as well as throughout the United States to see different agricultural practices and making many friends along the way. Today, the Hunt Farm is over 500 acres used for growing corn and hay.

George was a Director of the United Co-op Farmers and the Animal Inspector for the Town of Orange. He received the New England Breeder's Award in 2015 and the Northampton Co-op Auction President's Award in 2015.

Hunt Farm has been a Century Farm since 1879.

Along with his family and farm life, George served as a Trustee of the New Salem Academy.

Always looking to improve the stability of the multi-generational farm, he had a 55 kilowatt solar array installed on their new metal barn roof which supplies the farm's electricity for 9-10 months of the year.

George is survived by his loving and caring wife, Nan Hunt, of Orange; a son, George Hunt Jr. and his wife, Christina, of Orange; daughters, Carol Malnati and her husband, Vincent, of Walpole, NH, Susan Apteker and her husband, Robert, of New Salem, Patricia Garrigus and her husband, Peter, of Bryan, OH, and Annette Preece and her husband, Colin, of North Conway, NH.

George also leaves behind adoring grandchildren, Jessica Getty (Luke) of Hudson Falls, NY, James Hunt (Mary) of Geneva, NY, Heather Hunt of Enfield, CT, Emily McNamara (Jason) of Claremont, NH, Eric Malnati of Bozeman, MT, Kathleen Malnati of Brooklyn, NY, Hunter Apteker of Amherst, MA, Sophia Apteker and Natalie Apteker, both of New Salem, MA, Samuel Garrigus of Bryan, OH, Olivia Garrigus of Cincinnati, OH, Benjamin Garrigus of Columbus, OH, Abigail Preece, Andrew Preece and Amelia Preece, all of North Conway, NH; great grandchildren, Evelyn Getty, Beau Getty and Grant Getty, all of Hudson Falls, NY and Oliver McNamara of Claremont, NH; a brother, Ralph Hunt of New Salem; and many nephews and nieces. George is survived by his brother in law, Tim Herk (Sandra) of Athol, and his sisters in law, Mariann Herk and Susan Herk, both of Orange, and Elaine Brown of Warwick.

There are no calling hours and services will be private.

Donations in George's memory and commitment to helping others, can be made to the Athol Salvation Army, 107 Ridge Avenue, Athol, MA 01331
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Our condolences go out to both of their families,
they will surely be missed.

 

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It was a great turn out at the plow day
​ May 23rd Plow day in Litchfield NH