All Obituaries

Franklin -Diane (Beaudet) Miller passed peacefully on February 21, 2020. She was surrounded by family and friends over the past six months as she fought a courageous battle with ALS.  Diane had a fierceness about her that was unwavering. She always adapted and overcame any obstacle in her way. She helps define what a strong, independent, non-judge mental, generous, devoted, loving mother is. She closed her book of life on earth because she had business to tend to elsewhere,...

Walter J. Kearney, age 92, of Tilton, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020 at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Home. Born July 17, 1927, Walter was the son of Francis H. Kearney and Margaret Mary (Nee) Kearney of Boston, Massachusetts. He was the brother of the late Francis X. Kearney and Mary E. Kearney. Mr. Kearney served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and was appointed to the Boston Fire Department, Ladder 23, in 1952. In 1970, he was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant...

Pauline M. Robichaud, 86, of Tilton, died with her family by her side at Merrimack County Nursing Home on Feb. 21, 2020, after a period of failing health.   She was born on April 6, 1933 in Northfield to Victor J. and Ida M. (Graveson) Belair. She resided in the Franklin-Tilton area all of her life. Pauline graduated from Tilton-Northfield High School in 1951. Her working career began as secretary in J.P. Stevens of Tilton and in 1957 she married her love of the next 61 years Roland...

  Timothy Harriman, 39, died unexpectedly in Franklin, NH on February 15, 2020. Tim was born on June 22, 1980 to Ruth and Gerald Harriman. He grew up in Rochester NH and attended Spaulding High School. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, and with his many close friends. Tim worked for Porter Paving and truly loved his job. Tim is survived by his father, Gerald Harriman, his brother, Christopher Rockett, his sister, Christine Beaulieu, and his children, Genevieve and...

Nick J. Corente, 47, of Franklin NH passed away unexpectedly at home on February 17th.   He was born on Dec. 13,1972 in Huntington Beach California.  He spent his younger years in Nebraska before moving to NH. He worked as a tractor trailer driver and as a baker at the Vermont Bread Company.  He is survived by his parents Gerald (Jerry) Clarke and Helen (Patty) Clarke of Punta Gorda FL., four brothers and 1 sister as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces,...

 ERIC MATTHEW DAVIS, SR., of Northfield, NH, passed away on February 16, 2020. Eric was born in Boston, MA on May 28th, 1990. Eric was a great family man with a smile that could light up any room. He had a laugh that was extremely contagious and always had the best jokes. He loved his fiancé Krysta and their son EJ with all of his heart. More than anything, he wanted to make sure they lived happily together. Eric loved his job as a tow truck driver and he worked for a local...

Dick passed away at his home on February 15, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born, raised and resided in Northfield all of his life. He is the oldest child of the late Lucien and Pauline LaChapelle. Dick is predeceased by his wife Debra Harbour LaChapelle who passed in 1996. He leaves his guiding hands to his sons Richard LaChapelle Jr. and wife Lisa of Belmont, Kevin LaChapelle and his wife Tarra of Tilton, grandsons Craig, Jake, Bryson,and Kegan. He was also expecting his first...

Bristol Archie L. Auger, 83, of Bristol, died at his home on Feb. 11, 2020.  He was born in Franklin on Nov. 4, 1936 the son of Alphonse and Beatrice (Nault) Auger.  He was raised in Sanbornton and graduated from Franklin High School in 1954.  After a year at Plymouth State College, he enlisted in the US Army where he served from 1955 until 1957, continuing in the Army Reserves until 1963.  He then continued his education at Plymouth State College graduating in 1962 and...

On Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, Christopher “Chris” McDonald passed away into eternal rest with the Lord with his devoted wife by his side. Chris was born in Franklin to Budd McDonald and Andrea (Koufopoulos) Brown on Jan. 22, 1983.  He resided in Franklin most of his life where he met and married his childhood friend and classmate Melissa Lamprey, they married in 2017 and welcomed three children together.   Chris worked for many years for his good friend, Nick Rathosis at...

June Joan (McNamara) Tucker, 91, wife of the late Vernon Tucker passed away in Lebanon, NH on Feb. 9, 2020. She was  born June 18,1928 in Ashland Maine to the late John (Jack) and Ruth (Robinson) McNamara. She resided in Franklin New Hampshire for the last 66 years spending the last 11 years living with her son Ernie Tucker.  June had a great love of gardening, berry picking in the summertime and baking.  She also loved to share her love of Bruce Lee movies, Grizzly...