Donald G. Frizzell

Donald G. Frizzell, 70, of Colebrook, died at his camp on Robichaud Brook in Dixville, New Hampshire on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Mr. Frizzell was born in West Burke, Vermont, on April 4, 1934. He was the son of Burton Leo Frizzell and Miriam (Hooper) Frizzell Jenkins, and the stepson of Ralph Jenkins. After moving with his family from West Burke to Colebrook, New Hampshire in 1945, Mr. Frizzell graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1952. He served in the Army during the Korean War era. He then attended the Royal Victoria Hospital Graduate School of X-Ray Technology in Montreal, Quebec, graduating in 1958. Mr. Frizzell was employed as an x-ray technician for many years at several hospitals, including as the Director of the School of X-Ray Technology at North Adams Regional Hospital in North Adams, Massachusetts. After returning home with his family to Colebrook in 1973, Mr. Frizzell was employed for many years at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, New Hampshire. He also undertook many other jobs and pursuits, including chimney sweeping, buying and selling coins, selling insurance, and, in later years, selling moose "antlas" that he found during his trips in the woods. As a veteran, Mr. Frizzell was an active member of the American Legion, and served as Treasurer of the George L. O'Neil American Legion Post in Colebrook. He faithfully marched in the Memorial Day parades. His community service also included twelve years on the Colebrook School Board, three years on the Clarksburg (Mass.) School Board, many years on the Vestry of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Colebrook, as a Library Trustee in Clarksburg, and as an umpire at local baseball games. Mr. Frizzell is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Frizzell, of Colebrook. Together they enjoyed many activities, including trips to Old Orchard Beach, attending Lancaster Fair with friends, dancing to the music of their son Tom's band, Thunder Valley Express, and attending Colebrook sporting events, especially those of his children and grandchildren. He also deeply loved his family and the outdoors, including snowmobiling and hunting big bucks in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Sims Hill, Meacham Swamp, and Stub Hill Pond were special places. Mr. Frizzell was also an avid long-distance runner, and a frequent participant of the annual Dixville Races since their inception. At the age of 67, Mr. Frizzell took first place in his age group in the New Hampshire Senior Olympics 5K run. Mr. Frizzell is also survived by three sons: Timothy D. Frizzell, his wife Linda, son Kyle and daughter Jessica, all of Lemington, Vermont, and daughter Melissa Dimmitt, of Lancaster, New Hampshire; Thomas D. Frizzell, his wife Jane, sons Justin, Ryan, and Ian, and daughter Sarah, all of Lemington, Vermont; and Jonathan S. Frizzell, his wife Katherine, sons James and Cameron, and daughter Marguerite, all of Colebrook; three brothers, Burton Leo (Buster) Frizzell and wife Betty, of Lemington, Vermont; Barry W. Jenkins and wife Beverly, of Colebrook; Brian H. Jenkins and wife Melody, of Winthrop, Maine; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Frizzell, of Gloversville, New York; his mother-in-law, Marguerite H. Wiswell, of Colebrook; and his sister-in-law, Audrey W. Noyes and her husband Sam; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Mr. Frizzell is preceded in death by his two brothers, Richard S. Frizzell and Terrence P. Jenkins.

Donald G. Frizzell

April 4, 1934 - January 12, 2005