In Loving Memory Theodore A. Ramsdell 1/5/1928 - 2/16/2010 LANCASTER – Theodore A. Ramsdell, 82, former longtime Guildhall resident, died Wednesday, February 16, 2010, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Ramsdell was born and raised in Guildhall on January 5, 1928, the son of Clarence E. and Noila E. (Thibodeau) Ramsdell. During the Korean War he served with the US Army. Returning home he went to work in the paper mill industry first employed at the Northumberland Mill and later Gilman Paper Company. Ted enjoyed stock car racing, working in his garden, repairing bikes, and going out for rides. He was also an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He was a member of the American Legion in Littleton. Family members include seven children, Carol Collins of Lancaster, George Stone of Whitefield, Walter Stone of Littleton, Ellen Robinson of Littleton, Judy Dyer of Sharon, VT, Theodore Stone of Woodsville, Robert Ramsdell of Whitefield; a brother, Robert Ramsdell of Guildhall; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his family of friends and caregivers at Country Village. His wife Mary Ann F. (Portigue) Ramsdell and two sisters, Dorothy Hayes and Edith Ramsdell predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening, February 19, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring at Stratford Center Cemetery. Online Condolences From: Betty Willis Mahurin   Pownal Maine, 04069 Relationship:  friend of his sister Dottie To Ted's family and friends. Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Ted and his sisters Dottie and Edie and his brother Bobby because I spent some time at their home. Dottie was my best friend. Rest in peace, Ted. Sent:  2/18/2010 From: Tracy Lee   Whitefield NH Relationship:  friend/neighbor I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Just know you are in my thoughts..... Sent:  2/18/2010 From: ken benoit   Marion Virginia Relationship:  friend and co worker at Gilman Our condolences to all Ted's family. Sent:  2/19/2010 From: Ron & Terry Germain   Lancaster NH Relationship:  Friend So sorry to hear about Ted. He was a great customer and we considered him a friend also. Ron loved to go and work on his satellite sytem, because Mary was always baking something and "insisted Ron take some home! Just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sent:  2/19/2010 From: neel murray   lisbon Relationship:  friend sorry for your loss. Sent:  2/21/2010 From: heather evans   lancaster Relationship:  family Heather and Donna Evans are sorry about your loss, Teddy was a great man. it was nice to see him almost every day since he moved to the nursing home with us,he now with Edith and my dad and brother and the rest of the family up there with him now. Sent:  2/26/2010 From: Buddy Allin   Manchester Relationship:  Friend Bob George and family. I did not knwo your Dad but I know Bob from school and george from the race track in Groveton. My condolences and thoughts are with you. Buddy Allin Sent:  3/31/2010 Send an Online Condolence   View Printer-Friendly Page