Groton, VT Ida Angelia Dennis, 89, of Powder Spring Road, died August 22, 2008 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Groton, June 1, 1919, a daughter of George S. and Goldie (Hutchins) Welch. She graduated from Groton High School. Ida served the Town of Groton for 36 years in various capacities including Town Clerk, Treasurer and Service Officer, before retiring in 1993. She also operated Ida Dennis Real Estate from 1965 until her retirement. In her younger years, Ida played in McClure s Student Band. She had attended the Groton United Methodist Church, and was a past member of the Upper Valley Real Estate Association. She enjoyed reading during her quiet time and also her Christian Fellowship at Clark s Landing. For many years, she contributed to community events, including the Groton chicken pie supper. Most importantly, her life had centered around her children and grandchildren. Ida married Eugene F. Dennis on February 22, 1945 and he predeceased her on January 27, 2000. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Alice Puffer, Nellie Pierce, and Nettie Darling; and four brothers, Clayton, Lester, Austin, and Carlie Welch. Survivors include two daughters Linda G. Sparks and husband Frederick of Brasher Falls, NY, Kelly J. Joslin and husband David of North Haverhill, NH; two sons Alan G. Joe Dennis and wife Sandy of Bristol, CT, and Gary S. Dennis and wife Colleen of South Ryegate, VT; 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; a sister Minnie Tinkham of Alton, MO; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her special friend, Sadie Bruleigh and her caregiver, Ellen Edwards, both of Groton. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, August 26, from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 27, at 11 AM in the Groton United Methodist Church with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Burial in Groton Village Cemetery will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Groton Library, c/o Mrs. Diane Kreis, 389 Scott Highway, Groton, VT 05046.