Chipman Flower Shops

Chipman NB News

Sep 28, 2016

Blooming to the bitter end

Jane’ (Little Lime Hydrangea) “The lime flowers turn to white and then to a blush pink as the weather gets cooler,” says Katrina Chipman, horticulture coordinator at The Morton Arboretum. (www.mortonarb.org) Plant in part to full sun. Reaches between 3 and 6 feet tall and wide. Hardy in zones 3 to 8. Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ (Windflower) Fall-blooming anemones are a favorite of Susy Stone, perennial plant manager at Lurvey’s Garden Center in Des Plaines, Ill. The plants bloom in September and October. “I love the clean, delicate flowers on the anemone — they move with the most gentle winds and are beautiful and long-lasting as a cut flower.” Plant in full sun to part shade. Reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 1/2 to 2 feet wide. Hardy in zones 4 to 8. (Kenosha News)

Jan 8, 2016

Friends, family and community members in Canton remember 102-year-old World ...

Massachusetts, Amherst. He was area manager of Farm Credit in Wallingford, Conn., and then in Canton for 25 years, also operating a dairy farm in Chipman with his wife, Phyllis Broderick, and three children. In four campaigns during World War II, he served as a master sergeant in the Army’s 43rd Infantry Division, and was awarded medals including a Bronze Star. A memorial service honoring Mr. Pierce will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton at 1 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Renewal House, 3 Chapel St. Condolences may be shared with his family online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. (WatertownDailyTimes.com)

Dec 30, 2015

Edwin N. Pierce

Farm Credit in Wallingford, CT and later Canton, NY for 25 years and together with his wife and family operated a dairy farm in Chipman. During his varied career he was also a milk tester and farm manager. He served as a Master Sergeant in the army, 43rd Infantry Division, during WWII through four campaigns in the Pacific Theater and was awarded a Bronze Star among other medals. His wife, Phyllis Broderick, was a New Zealand war bride and they had 3 children. Mr. Pierce was a member of Rotary for over 40 years, chairman of Agribusiness Association, President of Literacy Volunteers and a deacon in the Scotch Presbyterian Church of Chipman and the First Presbyterian Church of Canton. He also received the County Extension annual award for Service To Agriculture. Upon retiring he and Phyllis moved to Canton and their beloved home on the Grass River where he lived for 36 years. They wintered in Sebring, FL for 30 years where they had an active life. In between, they travelled the world and attended Elder Hostel Retreats. Mr.Pierce is survived by his 3 children, Sharon of MI, Kerry of FL, WendyLee (Chuck) of FL; 2 adopted daughters Jo (JuanCarlo) of Italy and Peggy (Pete) of Boston; grandsons Jeffrey of WA , Jonathan (Deanna) of WY and great-grandchildren Trace and Teagan of WY; and 2 nephews Fred (WanLi) of Boston and Sydney (Cheryl) of NH. Memorial service to be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 7, 20... (WatertownDailyTimes.com)