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Epsom NH News

July 23, 2008

 

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Epsom Library News

There will a craft time on Wednesday, July 23rd from 2-4 p.m. Children will make a map collage of Australia and on Thursday, July 24th from 5-6 p.m. children will make a crocodile puppet.

Story Time for preschoolers continues during the summer on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Children enjoy stories, songs and craft activities.

On Tuesday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m. there will be a special nighttime story time featuring New England Conservatory of Music student, Danielle as "Cinderella." Join us for a fun evening of stories and songs with one of Disney's most beloved characters. Don't forget to wear your favorite prince/princess costume! For information about any of these programs call Mrs.Benner at 736-9920


Epsom Library To Hold A Computer Class

The Epsom Public Library will be offering Basic Use of Computers: A short course describing the architecture and use of personal computers and related equipment for common tasks. The class will be taught by Bob Sawyer and will be held in two sessions, August 4 and August 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. Over 90% of the time, more than 90% of people who use a computer, do one of four things: check email, browse the Web, play games, or use a word processor. The goal of this course is to make it easier to understand computers and use them for these simple tasks. Included in the two-session course will be discussion of types and parts of computers and things connected to them, different levels of software, how to get and store information, how and why to back up work, protecting a computer, internet connections, getting around the "desktop," email functions, editing documents, and a few tips and suggestions. Reservations for the class may be made by calling 736-9920.

The Friends of the Library have purchased tickets to the Shaker Village in Canterbury, The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord, and the See Science Center in Manchester. All of these places would be a great way to spend a summer day.

Call the library for details or to reserve tickets.

 


Obituaries


Crystal D. (McFetridge) Benninghove

Epsom - Crystal D. (McFetridge) Benninghove, 51, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Concord Hospital after a lengthy illness. The family wishes to express special thanks to the entire ICU Staff at Concord Hospital for their care and concern for Crystal.

Born on April 27, 1957, in Milford, Mass., Crystal was the daughter of James Keith and Carol (Chase) McFetridge, Sr. She graduated from Concord High School and lived in Epsom for more than 20 years before just recently moving to Concord.

Crystal had worked for Thomas Hodgson & Son and loved gardening and animals.

Members of her family include two children, Travis Benninghove of Epsom and Miranda Atherton of Holland, Vt.; six grandchildren, Ashley, Cassidy, Jacob, Lacey, Connor and Sadie; a brother, Keith McFetridge of Pembroke; 2 sisters, Marlene Snedeker of Pittsfield and Cindy McFetridge of Epsom; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Pembroke Congregational Church, with the Rev. Jim Howard officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in Crystal's name to Concord-Merrimack County SPCA, 130 Washington St., Penacook 03303.

To sign an on-line guestbook, please visit www.petitfuneralhome.com.


Richard M. Todd

Epsom - Richard M. Todd, 78, of Suncook Valley Highway in Epsom died July 1, 2008, at home after a determinedly courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Claremont, the son of Harry M. and Glenna H. (Fletcher) Todd. He was a graduate of the Class of 1949 of Stevens High School in Claremont and received a B.S. in civil engineering in 1952 from New England College in Henniker.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees in 1952 and after boot camp in Bainbridge, Md., was assigned to Mobile Construction Battalion Two (MCB2), that was building a naval airbase at Subic Bay, Philippines, during the Korean conflict. He was assigned to MCB2 operations office, and later to TAD, the 30th Naval Construction Regiment soils test lab.

After discharge from the U.S. Naval Seabees, he was employed by the N.H. Department of Transportation for 30 years at the materials research division. He spent many years as a quality control engineer in the soils and research lab. He received his professional engineering certification from the state of New Hampshire in 1983.

He is survived by his faithful and dedicated wife, Judy (Murdock), with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

As a Korean War veteran, he joined the American Legion, Elwood O. Wells Post 112 in Epsom, where he was past commander and served many years as post historian. He was dedicated to the work of the post and served in many ways.

For many years, he was an Epsom Scout Troop 80 committeeman and often helped with the local Klondike event.

He was a member of the Fort Mountain Trailwinders Snowmobile Club where he assisted with their many endeavors and brushed many trails.

He took a great interest in the town and served the town of Epsom for over 30 years. For many, many years, he chaired the planning board. He did a term on the town budget committee before becoming elected to serve two terms as a selectman. He was later appointed by the selectmen to Webster Park Commission and chaired it for many years. He held many other collateral assignments such as representative to the B.C.E.P. Solid Waste and Disposal and to the N.H. Central Regional Planning. He was a member of Epsom Historical Society. All of the committees he served he served with uncountable hours of dedication, going the extra mile to help many people.

He was a member of the Epsom Circle Breakfast Club, rarely missing the weekly fellowship with them.

In later years he became a member of MCB2 Reunion Association and the Retired Seabee Veterans of America. He was proud to have been a Seabee. One of his favorite endeavors was to serve as Pease Greeter at the base in Portsmouth, meeting soldiers coming and going to overseas duty during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He and his wife were committed to that particular volunteer effort and spent innumerable hours of the day and night traveling to greet soldiers, his last stint being in April.

He was an active member of South Congregational Church in Concord where he had a life membership in the Relief Society.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael M. Todd and his wife, Megan; and his adored grandchildren, Daniel M. Todd and Molly K. Todd of Epsom. He leaves his twin brother Robert E. Todd of Kaneohe, Hawaii; his sisters (also twins) Helen L. Smith of Northwood, and Barbara M. Edwards of Sun City Center, Fla.; nephews, a niece and many cousins.

Memorial donations may be made to the Seabee Museum Building Fund, 21 Iafrate Way, North Kingston, R.I., 02852, where he was stationed before his discharge; the general fund of South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant St., Concord 03301; the fund for the restoration of Epsom Meetinghouse, C/O Penny Graham, Dover Road, Epsom 03301; or to the CRVNA Hospice, P.O. Box 1797, Concord 03302.

A service of celebration of Dick's life will be held Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant St., Concord, at 1:30 p.m. A private burial is planned.


 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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