Frances N. Haynes

November 3, 1922 - June 1, 2017

COLEBROOK — Frances N. Haynes, 94, of Colebrook, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Colebrook on Nov. 3, 1922, the eldest of six children of Richard and Nellie (Gray) Noyes. She was the valedictorian of Colebrook Academy’s Class of 1940, and she later married Orville Haynes, the love of her life since the seventh grade. Frances and Orville farmed for nearly 30 years, first in Lemington, and then directly across the Connecticut River in Colebrook where they ran a successful dairy farm until retirement. Following retirement, they purchased an Arctic Cat dealership, during which time they took many snowmobile adventures. Frances loved nature and the outdoors, the wildlife, and the birds. When they left the farm, they moved to a new home on Hughes Road where they remained for the rest of their lives. Frances went back to school in her late 50s to focus on library science courses; she was the Children’s Librarian, and later the head Librarian for the Town of Colebrook from 1979-95. During her tenure at the library, she was instrumental in initiating many new programs, as well as implementing the addition to the library building. When she retired from the Colebrook Public Library Frances began the next chapter of her life as the owner of Fran’s Craft Creations, a business that focused on rubber stamp art and scrapbooking. Frances was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for many years, serving as President of the Trinity Guild, teaching Sunday school, and serving on many Boards and committees. Frances was the founder of the Colebrook Garden Club, and she initiated the Community Meals Program; an ecumenical program that is still serving free meals today. She was not afraid to speak out in support of her town and state, and her political beliefs. Frances will be remembered for her bread, donuts dipped in maple syrup from the Haynes Sugar Bush, cinnamon rolls, pies, and many other fabulous offerings. She was an excellent cook and she loved to cook for her community and her family. The love of family and friends and her faith sustained her. She loved attending her grandchildren's sports and other special events. She is survived by three children, Linda Haynes Stonner & her husband, Tom of Goffstown, NH; Tom Haynes & girlfriend, Debbie Delong of Manchester, NH; Nancy Haynes Call & her husband, Duane of Colebrook; a daughter-in-law, Mary Haynes of Colebrook; two sisters, Caroline Adams of Durham, Conn., and Lucille Bouthillier of Port Charlotte, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Greg Brigham & Cathy, David Brigham and wife Connie, Kenny Haynes & Kim, Philip Haynes & wife Kelly, Glen Haynes & wife, Erica, Aaron Haynes & Panagiota, Kevin Haynes & Mercedes, Chelsea Haynes & Sean, Ryan Call & Emalie, and Kristen Call & Jordan; 11 great-grandchildren, Nick & wife, Stephanie Brigham, Peter, Thomas & Allie Brigham, Devon Haynes, Aaron, Bethany, Connor, Parker & Ella Haynes, and Landon Call. She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Orville Haynes in 2003; a son, Ronnie Haynes in 2010; three brothers, Philip W. Noyes, David Noyes, and Paul Noyes; and a granddaughter, Heidi Gebo. Calling hours will be on Monday, June 5, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will follow the next morning, Tuesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook. Burial will immediately follow in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Haynes may be made to the Colebrook Academy Booster Club, P.O. Box 352, Colebrook, NH 03576 Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.