All Obituaries

Mr. Richard E. Cross, 80, of Franklin, died at Mtn. Ridge Healthcare Center on Sept. 13, 2018.   He was born in Franklin on Jan. 18, 1938 the son of Everett and Alice (Antill) Cross.  Dickie resided in Franklin all of his life. For many years, he was employed at Tilton Endless Belt Co. He loved animals, especially squirrels, as well as watching Western and Elvis Presley movies. He also enjoyed fishing and country western music.   Family members include his sister, Nancy...

Harlie E. Ball, 84, of Franklin, NH, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Sept. 12, 2018 following a brief illness.   He was born in Guildhall, VT on May 28, 1934 the son of Wilbur W. Ball, Sr., and Dorothy (Woodward) Ball.     Harlie served in the NH Army National Guard attaining the rank of Corporal. He was employed for 48 years as an x-ray tech at Arwood’s (Wyman-Gordon) in Northfield and later at Merrimack County Nursing Home prior to retiring. Harlie...

LEBANON, N.H. – Nancy Ann Beaupre, 79, of Barnstead, N.H. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon after a long illness. She was the widow of Donald A. Beaupre and enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage before his death in 2001.   She was born in Franklin, N.H. on January 22, 1939, to Wilfred and Josephine (Desjardins) Routhier. A graduate of Franklin High...

OBITUARY  Mrs. Arvilla “Millie” Chapman, 89, formerly of Tilton, died at Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia on September 5, 2018. She was born in Tilton on October 10, 1928 the daughter of Perley and Hazel (Wright) Braley. Mrs. Chapman was raised in Tilton and attended local schools. She was formerly employed at Merrimack County Nursing Home, Belknap County Nursing Home and lastly at the Taylor Home in Laconia.  Mrs. Chapman was a member of the First Baptist...

  Loretta (LaPlante) Rich, 94, of Franklin, died on Sept. 3, 2018 at Mtn. Ridge Healthcare.   She was born in Franklin on Nov. 8, 1923 the daughter of Romeo and Eva (LaPage) LaPlante. Loretta resided in Franklin most of her life. For many years, she was a self-employed preschool teacher. Mrs. Rich was a member of the former Catholic Daughters of America Court Annie Nesmith and was a communicant of St. Paul Church. She enjoyed reading and collecting dolls and making clothes...

  Ernest L Burdick, Jr., 78, a Franklin resident for many years, died at his home in Tilton on Sept.3, 2018 with his family by his side.   He was born in Westerly, RI on March 6, 1940 the son of Julia & Ernest Burdick Sr. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.   Mr. Burdick worked at NH Bituminous for over 50 years in addition to a number of years for the City of Concord.   He leaves his wife of 56 years Carol Burdick, a son, Robert Burdick sr....

  Miss Therese E. Houde, 78, of Concord, died at Concord Hospital on Aug. 21, 2018 surrounded by loved ones.   She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 27, 1940 the daughter of Clement J. and Annette (Gendron) Houde.  She was raised in St. Johnsbury and graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy in 1958.   Miss Houde was raised in St. Johnsbury and later lived in Warner and Franklin before before moving to Concord.   She was employed by St. Johnsbury Trucking and...

Robert J. Saulnier, Jr., 46, of Franklin, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on Aug. 6, 2018. He was born in Framingham, MA on July 25, 1972 the son of Robert J. Saulnier, Sr. and Barbara (Bradley) Desbiens.  Rob was raised in Marlboro, MA, moved to Epsom, NH., and then resided in the Lakes Region before moving to Franklin. He worked as a stone mason in the area for several years and was lastly employed by BTM Asphalt Maintenance in Center Harbor. He loved New England sports, was...

Franklin, NH   Wayne A. Brouillard, 51, a resident of Franklin, died unexpectedly at Concord Hospital on Aug.6, 2018.   He was born in Franklin on Sept. 25, 1966 the son of Francis “Frank” Brouillard and Jean (Melbourne) Brouillard.  Wayne attended local school and graduated from.   He was a self-employed carpenter and previously worked at Polyclad. Before his illness, Wayne enjoyed fishing and bicycling.   Family members include his brother,...

Rochester, NH. – Mel Endsley passed away Saturday July 14, 2018 at 7pm after a very brief 3 ½ week spell with cancer.  Days before this diagnosis and unaware of his sickness, he drove across country with his sister from Phoenix, AZ to his home in New Hampshire while visiting family all along the routes.  He received hospice care almost immediately upon his return home when he felt tired.   Paw Paw is survived by his two sons and their wives, Steve and Patty...