Prescott's Florist, Llc

Business name:

Prescott's Florist, Llc

Address:

23 Veterans Square

City:

Laconia

State:

New Hampshire

Zip Code:

03246

Phone number:

(603) 524-7945

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Joe Ham). The size of the operation was such that he was able to open and supply retail outlets in Portland and Augusta, Portsmouth and Laconia. He put down more roots by marrying a local woman, Ellen "Nellie" Vittum, and he built a sizable home adjacent to the greenhouse complex. In addition to growing flowers he was an active member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and a relatively exclusive organization, the Society of the Colonial Wars (perhaps the male equivalent of the Daughters of the American Revolution?).In 1921, Howe sold the business to Elwill Shortridge, a prominent Dover entrepreneur, owner of the C.E. Brewster Co., wholesale druggists, which was located in a building at the corner of Chestnut and Fourth streets, now the site of St. Mary's Parish Hall. At one time Shortridge also served as president of Merchants National Bank and president of the Dover Realty Co. He and his wife, who had been Ada Massingham, lived at 4 West Concord St., and he remained active in the business until his death in 1946. Ada then took over and with her nephew, Tom Massingham, managed the operation until her death in 1958.Tom Massingham had been born in England, but at age 5 was sent by his family to Dover to live with the Shortridges. As a young man he worked in the business, served in World War II, and upon his return and at Ada's death, became the owner of the Garrison Hill Greenhouses. In 1950, he was one of the first to construct a building on the nascent Miracle Mile, at what was then called Page's corner, opposite Glenwood Avenue. It was originally intended to be a retail flower and gift shop, but on Nov. 25-26 Mother Nature intervened at the Garrison Hill site with close to hurricane force winds that shattered greenhouse glass, entirely uprooting one building which landed on another, and causing an estimated $50,000 damage, well over a half million dollars in today's money.As a result, production at that location was limited and a much-reduced greenhouse space was grafted on to the building at Central Avenue. Over time the original greenhouse structures were dismantled and removed, the space eventually covered by apartment buildings, and the only reminder we have of what was t...

William Richard Busing

Judy and his parents, Bill was also pre-deceased by his brother. David W. Busing (Hartsdale, N.Y.) and his brother-in-law, George S. Harris (Laconia, N.H.). Bill is survived by his daughter, Barbara B. Wachs, and son-in-law, Steven D. Wachs, of Elkridge, Md., daughter, Lesley H. Busing, of Oak Ridge, son, Richard T. Busing, and daughter-in-law, Pam Busing, of Corvallis, Ore. Also, by his sister Barbara B. Harris of Laconia, N.H., and sister-in-law Joan Busing, three grandchildren, a great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church (ORUUC) on Tuesday, May 10, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in Bill’s memory to NAMI of Oak Ridge, PO Box 4665, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, or the ORUUC, 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge TN 37830. (Oak Ridger)

Crusaders close out in style

Holy Trinity basketball leaders play final home game of career at school By ED PIERCE LACONIA — Basketball season is winding down for the Holy Trinity Catholic School girls' team as it makes a push for the playoffs, but Monday's final home game of the year was bittersweet for five young women making their final appearance before home fans in a Crusaders uniform. During halftime of Holy Trinity's matchup against Allenstown, the accomplishments that five eighth-graders have made to the Crusaders sports program were honored in a special ceremony. Piper Dion, Kamila Hecka, Emily LeClaire, Kaylee Smith and Sophia Clery were overcome with emotion as one by one they were called to halfcourt to be presented with a bouquet of flowers, a personalized portrait of themselves and a cookie. Dion, Hecka, LeClaire and Smith are competing in their final season of basketball for the school, while Clery is a cheerleader. Smith said she was proud of what the team has done during her career at Holy Trinity. "It's sad to be leaving," Smith said. "But it's been good playing with everybody." ... (Laconia Citizen)

Deanna L. Vertone

Members of her family include her husband, John Vertone, Claremont, whom she married on July 4, 1962; a son, Michael J. Vertone and his wife, April, Laconia, N.H.; a step-great-granddaughter, Ameera; a sister, Jean Cheney, Keene, N.H. and Punta Gorda, Fla.; three nieces, Lisa Cheney, Keene, N.H., Susan Lyman and her husband, Bruce, Marlborough, N.H,, Jill Stubbs and her husband, Rodney, Swanzey, N.H.; and a nephew, Jay Cheney and his wife, Carol, Hopkinton, Mass.; as well as many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, at St. Joseph’s Church, with the Rev. George Majka, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the funeral procession leaves for the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Lake Sunapee VNA/Hospice, PO Box 2209, New London, NH 03257 or Genesis Lebanon Center, Patient Activity Fund, 24 Old Etna Road, Lebanon, NH 03766. You are invited to share a memory of Deanna with the family of leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service. (Valley News)