All Obituaries

Beverly L. (Cilley) Sargent, 90, of Franklin died on November 22, 2019 at Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia after a long period of illness. She was surrounded by her loving children and extended family members. She was born in Franklin on August 27, 1929 the daughter of Allen and Dorothy (Morrill) Cilley.  Beverly graduated from Franklin High School in 1947.Beverly loved to dance, travel, tend her gardens, play cards with her siblings, listen to country music,  go on bus trips...

Mark S. Beaupre, 65, of Franklin, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Nov. 12, 2019.   He was born in Franklin on Oct. 13, 1954 the son of Valmore and Bertha (Hubbard) Beaupre. Mark was a lifelong resident of Franklin and attended local schools.   He also has a camp in Warner. When Mark was younger, he worked for Mr. Yacopucci selling the Sunday paper in front of St. Paul Church.  He was a member of the Hannan Marauders in Franklin. Mark enjoyed being a drummer and...

 Averill K. LaCoursiere (1985 -2019) Mr. Averill K. LaCoursiere, age 34, of Portsmouth, NH died following a period of failing health. Mr. LaCoursiere was born prematurely at MMC, Portland, ME on April 18, 1985. Because of the prematurity he developed a condition called cerebral palsy (CP). He died at Portsmouth (NH) Regional Hospital, November 5, 2019. He was the oldest son of Edward J. LaCoursiere and Leslie J. McRobie. He leaves behind, his parents Ed LaCoursiere and Leslie...

Florence Elizabeth Bernier Edmunds, 101, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Franklin on November 1, 2019. She was born in Laconia on September 30, 1918 the youngest child of Charles and Julia (Houle) Bernier. Florence was raised in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School in 1936.  While in High School, she participated in the basketball and field hockey programs and was an All-State Player in basketball in 1935. Following graduation, she attended Concord Business...

            Mary Frances Murphy, 61, died at her home on October 29, 2018 after a period of declining health.             She was born in Stoneham, MA on January 9, 1958, the daughter of Howard and Aurelia (Rodgers) Murphy. Her family lived in Plaistow, NH, and Mary graduated from Timberlane Regional High School, class of 1976.  She later attended Plymouth State College (now...

LeRoy F. Hollis, Jr., 77, of Franklin, died at his home on Nov.1, 2019.   He was born in New London, CT on May 19, 1942the son of LeRoy F Hollis, Sr. and Dorothy (Chapman) Hollis. He was raised in New London and attended local schools. He married his late wife, Eleanor (Dunbar) Hollis in 1962 when the moved to Willimantic, CT.  They later resided in Keene before returning to Willimantic where he resided prior to moving to Franklin. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Alice Lancaster, 73, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was diagnosed with Metastasized Breast Cancer September 2017. Alice, also well known as Babe, was born Saturday, September 7, 1946 to William and Alice (Stevens) Walshaw. Her brothers: Billy, Harold, Bobbie and Tommy. Married December 23, 1974 to Maynard Lancaster until 45 years later, death did part them with her passing. Their children: Corliss Lancaster, Dan Lancaster, John Dorval, Carlene Keniston and Kevin Lancaster. Alice...

Frank W. DeForge, Jr., 71, of Franklin, died at his home with his loved ones around him on Oct. 28, 2019 following a long illness. He was born in Franklin on July 20, 1948 the son of Frank W. DeForge, Sr. and Nancy (Cross) DeForge.   He was raised in Franklin and attended local schools. Frank was a self-employed painter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, and especially loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.   Family members include his wife, Sandra...

  Paula R. Bryant, 63, of Franklin passed at Laconia Rehabilitation Center on Oct. 16, 2019.   She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 5, 1956 the daughter of  Paul and Rita (Brunelle) Poissant.  She lived most of her life in Franklin and was a 1975 graduate of Franklin High School.   Paula and her husband operated Central State Cleaning and Maintenance for several years.   Paula loved to cook.  She enjoyed horseback riding, trips to the ocean,...

Lori Jane Dyer, passed away suddenly at her home in Franklin on October 8, 2019.  She was born at Peterborough, N. H. on February 22, 1961.   Lori was raised in Antrim, N. H. and attended the Antrim Schools and Con Val High School in Peterborough. She had worked at New Hampshire Ball Bearing and Ames Department Store in Peterborough, N. H. and the Market Basket in Rindge, N. H.   She was the daughter of the late Earl Dyer and Sarah (Sally) Dyer of Antrim. She...