Page 12 - NewfoundLakeLife December 2020

Page 12 Newfound Lake Life December 2020

Obituaries

playing the accordion, and shar-
ing her traditions with those she
loved.
One of the greatest joys in
Dottie’s life was her family. She
loved them and every moment
spent with them. Special times
NLRA Protects were enjoyed at home in Bris-
tol, at their summer home in
Newfound Year-Round Newfoundland, supporting her ter of H. Barney Adams and
children, grand children and Eunice (Swain) Adams Carlson.
O’HARA, DOROTHY M extended family at school, work She attended local schools and
With the support of the • Water quality and lake level BRISTOL - Dorothy “Dot-
Newfound community, the information tie” M. O’Hara, 77 died Friday, or play. Her family always came graduated in 1955 from Bristol
Newfound Lake Region As- • Local trails and things to do November 6, 2020 at her home first. She will be dearly missed High School. In her younger
sociation has met this year’s • And more! after a brief illness. Born in by her husband of 57 years, An- days, she enjoyed hiking Cardi-
unprecedented challenges If you have questions or Norwood, MA, she was one of drew O’Hara, Sr of Bristol; son gan and camping. Bev was an ac-
with flexibility and resilience, concerns about conservation in four daughters of Stanley and and daughter-in-law, Andrew tive member of the Alexandria
maintaining our current pro- Newfound or would like to get Anne (Olsavitch) Wiencek. She and Ceena O’Hara Jr. of Bristol; United Methodist Church and in
grams and even building new involved you can email info@ graduated from Dedham High daughter and son-in-law Patricia the Newfound Area.
initiatives to fit current circum- NewfoundLake.org or call School in 1960 and later at- and Scott Albert of Bristol; and Beverly loved the area and
stances. NLRA works hard 603-744-8689. The Newfound tended school for business study daughter Kathleen O’Hara of was so knowledgeable in its his-
year-round to protect the New- Lake Region Association's mis- which would come in handy in Goffstown. Dottie was blessed tory and ongoing stories. For
found watershed and is always sion is to protect Newfound future years. In 1963 Dorothy by the frequent love and pres- many years she was the librarian
available as a resource for the Lake and its watershed. The married Andrew O’Hara and to- ence of her grandchildren Tiela at the Haynes Library in Alex-
community. Visit our website Association - through educa- gether they owned and operated and husband Justin Merwin, Al- andria and was the Alexandria
to find: tion, programs and collabora- O’Hara Plumbing and Heating yssa Albert, Kyle Albert, Calvin Correspondent for the Bristol
• Community events tion - promotes conservation in Bristol, NH. Meattey, Hayden Meattey and Enterprise. Her concern for

• How we can help with storm- and preservation of the re- The family had summered great-grandson, Jack Merwin. her family and neighbors was
water management and ero- gion's natural, social, and eco- on Newfound Lake in Bristol for Dottie is survived by her sister exhibited by her assistance in es-
sion on your property nomic resources. years until 1974 when they made and brother-in-law Jeannette and tablishing and volunteering with
Kenneth Kuske of Wellesley, MA Newfound Area Nursing Associ-
Bristol their permanent home. and sister Stephanie Wiencek of ation. She was a member of the
While assisting with the business, Bristol. She was predeceased by Alexandria Volunteer Fire De-
Looking for Dottie was given a lifetime mem- sister, Irene Nesteruk, whose spe- partment Auxiliary and with her
bership in the Women’s PHCC.
cial life ended too soon. Dottie’s husband Ken gave thousands of
She also spent many summers love of family extended to her hours and miles to Bristol Com-
managing the snack shack at numerous nieces, nephews, and munity Services, assisting with
Wellington State Park. their families and to generations transportation for those in need
For many years, the family of close friends. to be taken to doctor’s appoint-
copies FREE at these locations: hosted exchange students from A Mass of Christian Burial ments. Many will remember her
other countries and were fortu- was celebrated by Fr. Leo LeB- for her gift of music which she
nate later to travel to see many lanc, Thursday, November 12, shared at church, community
of them in their home countries. at 9am at Our Lady of Grace events, weddings, funerals and
After her children were of Holy Trinity Parish. Burial with shut ins. Her infectious
grown, she worked as an LNA at followed at Homeland Cemetery. laugh and the twinkle in her eye

the NH Veterans Home in Til- ______________________ would brighten any room she en-
BRIDGEWATER DANBURY ton. Dottie was a genuine care tered. Bev was a true caregiver
Newfound Grocery Danbury Country Store giver. She lovingly took interest PATTEN, BEVERLY M to her friends, neighbors and
in each of the residents lives and ALEXANDRIA - Beverly M. community and will be missed
BRISTOL HEBRON was loved by all. She was de- Patten, 82, died Sunday Novem-
Bristol Town Hall Hebron Town Hall voted to her faith and an active ber 1, 2020 at the Golden View by many.
She leaves behind her hus-
Bristol Laundry Hebron Village Store communicant of Holy Trinity Health Care Center following a band Kenneth Patten of Alexan-
Cumberland Farms Parish in Bristol. Dottie loved period of declining health. She dria; a daughter Lorraine Steele
Experience Newfound HILL her polish food, bird watching, was born in Laconia, the daugh- of Gorham; sister Brenda Sharp,
(seasonal) Hill Public Library nieces, nephews and their fami-
Newfound Impressions NEW HAMPTON lies.
Park & Go Mobil Gas Station Cynthia M. Rogers A graveside service was held
Licensed Funeral Director
Shacketts (seasonal) Irving Gas Station November 6th at 2:30pm at
Rite Aid Gordon Nash Library the Riverside Cemetery, Fowler
Hannaford River Rd, Alexandria. In lieu of
Wizard of Wash PLYMOUTH flowers, donations may be made
Tenney Mt. Store to Newfound Area Nursing As-
~ A Tradition of Caring Service ~
20 Lake St, Bristol, NH 03222 (603) 744-3358 sociation (NANA), 214 Lake St.,
Bristol, NH 03222.
603.217.0050 www.EmmonsFuneralHome.com • emmonsfuneralhome@gmail.com
115 South Main Street, Bristol, NH 03222

~ A Tradition of Caring Service ~

CYNTHIA M. ROGERS

Licensed Funeral Director

(603)744-3358

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