All Obituaries

Elaine B. Pabst passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2020 at Merrimack County Nursing Home, after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s. Elaine was born on May 14th, 1936 in Irvington, NJ and later moved with her family to Belleville, NJ where she grew up. She met the love of her life, George (Mickey) Pabst at the Jersey Shore and they married in 1955. Settling in River Vale, NJ, then later moved to Cornwall, NY and then to Hill, NH in 1972. George opened the Home Beautiful in...

Nancy Fox Mayo-Smith passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020 at the Peabody Home in Franklin NH. She was born in NYC on March 6, 1922, daughter of Katherine Umstead Fox and Charles Fox Sr. Growing up in Darien CT, she was a lively and intelligent girl, gaining admission to Smith College at a young age. There she met Richmond Mayo-Smith, a student at Amherst College. She would recall how he struck her as an unusual and special person from their first introduction. They later married after...

Roger M. Hebert, 68, of Franklin, died unexpectedly at home on March 18, 2020. He was born in Franklin on March 2, 1952 the son of Ernest and Cecile (Jeanson) Hebert. Roger graduated from Franklin High School in 1970.  He was employed at Watts Regulator in Franklin for many years. He was a communicant of St. Paul Church of St. Gabriel Parish and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed biking and played golf at the former Mojalaki Country Club and in the Webster...

Marjorie M. Hoyt, 86, of Franklin, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on March 10, 2020. She was born in Bristol, NH on Jan. 27, 1934 the daughter of Charles and Alice (Favor) Bucklin. Mrs. Hoyt was raised in Bristol and graduate from the former Bristol High School in 1951.  She continued her education graduating from nursing school in New London, CT. She was employed as a Title 1 teacher in the Franklin and Winnisquam School Districts for many years prior to retiring.  Both...

Jeffrey Kyle Schuster, 46, of Penacook, NH, passed away at Concord Hospital, on March 6th, 2020. He was born in Santa Monica, California on September 17th, 1973.The son of Bernita Travis Schuster and David Schuster Sr., brother of David Schuster Jr. and Jeremy Schuster. Survived by his wife, Denise Shampney Schuster, of 28 years, three wonderful children, Amber Schuster Martinez, Jeffrey Schuster and Christina Marie Schuster.  Five grandchildren, Madilyn, Skyler, Nicole Amaha and...

Franklin   Gerald “Jerry” R. Sargent, 84, of Franklin, formerly of Alexandria, died at Mtn. Ridge Healthcare in Franklin on March 6, 2020. He was born in Alexandria on Jan. 25, 1936 the son of Ray and Doris (Patten) Sargent.  He resided most of his life in Alexandria and was a 1956 graduate of Bristol High School. He resided in Franklin for the last 3 years. He was also a graduate of the NH Police Academy.  He was a former police officer in Bristol,...

Geraldine “Gerry” Schweigerdt, 93, died peacefully at NH Veterans Home on March 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Gerry lived a remarkable life filled with family, friends, and adventure.  She always had a smile and kind word for all, and her great sense of humor was a must in her upbringing in a family of 7 children and in her profession of nursing.  Always up for adventure—big or small, whether it be a trip to Macy’s or to London—Gerry found...

Richard R. Griffin, 71, of Tilton, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on March 4, 2020. He was born in Franklin on July 4th, 1948 the son of Earl and Malvina (Laro) Griffin.  He was raised in Tilton where he resided for several years. Mr. Griffin was a proud veteran, he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division.  After his discharge he continued service as a member of the NH National Guard.  He spent his career at...

East Andover Rose A. Schumacher, 98, longtime resident of East Andover, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home on March 3, 2020. She was born in Killingworth, CT on Oct. 30, 1921 the daughter of Albert and Ethel (Evarts) Walker.  Rose was raised in Killingworth and later resided in Deep River and Winthrop, CT.  She moved to East Andover in 1959.   Several years ago, she worked at Hudson Door in Franklin and Allen-Rogers in East Andover. She lastly worked at Merrimack...

Mrs. Tressa M. Soucier, 83, of Franklin, died at Concord Hospital on Feb. 26, 2020. She was born in Westfield, Maine on June 29, 1936 the daughter of David and Bertha (Wheaton) Hartt.  Tressa was raised in Westfield and graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1954. She married Richard W. Soucier, Sr. in September of 1955.  They moved to Franklin in October of 1980. Tressa worked at the Peabody Home in Franklin for several years and enjoyed volunteering at the Thrift Clothes...