Evelyn R. Tasker
Strafford - Evelyn R. Tasker, age 77, longtime resident
of Strafford, died December 7, 2008, at CRVNA Hospice House
in Concord.
Born November 14, 1931, daughter of the late Earl and
Mildred (Hill) Corliss, she was a longtime resident of
Prospect Hill Farm in Strafford, and most recently resided
at Epsom Manor.
Evelyn had a ceramic studio at the farmhouse for years,
where she taught ceramic classes. For several years, she
served as President of the South Barnstead Cemetery Assn.
and the NH State Cemetery Assn. She enjoyed snowmobling,
gardening, loved feeding and watching birds and traveling
across the country with her husband in their camper to all
the United States, including Alaska.
Widow of the late Francis H. Tasker, who died in 1996, she
is survived by 2 children: Michael F. Tasker of Strafford,
and Barbara A. Geddes of Gilmanton Iron Works; 7
grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren; a sister, Janice
Sargeant of Barnstead; also several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service was held Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at the
Third Baptist Church, corner of Route 126 and Route 202A in
Strafford, with Rev. Harold Muzzy, pastor, officiating.
Interment followed at South Barnstead Cemetery.
To express condolences, please visit:
www.peasleefuneralhome.com
Karl E. Bahr
Barnstead - Karl E. Bahr, 74, of South Shore Drive, died
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Concord Hospital following a brief
illness.
He was born in Rochester, N.Y., the son of John and Agnes
Bahr. He lived in Hooksett for many years, moving to
Barnstead in 1984. He worked as an engineering manager and
consultant for most of his life. Following his retirement,
he was the building inspector for Barnstead. He was a
volunteer at the Mr. Fix It Program in Concord.
He was an avid reader, hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed
boating. He also was a furniture refinisher.
He is survived by his wife, Joan (Morris) Bahr, of
Barnstead; a son, Eric Bahr of Manchester; a daughter, Heidi
Fleming of Hong Kong and Wolfeboro; three grandchildren,
Christopher Bahr and Alistair and Abigail Fleming.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday,
December 13, 2008, at St. Katherine-Drexel Church, Alton.
Burial followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Barnstead.
Memorial donations may be made to The Mr. Fix It Program, 20
Canal St., Franklin 03235.