All Obituaries

     Paul D. Caristi, 60, of Belmont, passed away at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord on July 21, 2021. He was born in Boston, MA on September 26, 1960, the first of four children to Joyce and Paul F. Caristi.      Paul was raised in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School with the class of 1979. Paul spent many years working for various companies in New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the mechanical engineering field. His quick wit and...

The children of BEA LEMIRE are Celebrating her Life with a gathering on  August 8, 2021 at 63 Elkins St. from 1 pm - 4 pm. It's an outdoor cookout serving hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and dessert. We ask that you bring your own chair and beverage.   Please RSVP by July 31st to Nancy  Call or text 603-393-6162         Beatrice Lydia (Beaulieu) Lemire, 96, passed away on Nov. 6, 2020 after a period of declining health. She was born in...

   John G. Lavertu, 91, of Franklin, died at his home on July 1, 2021.   He was born in Laconia the son of John W. Lavertu and Alma (Baron) Lavertu.  John was a lifelong Franklin resident.           John joined the New Hampshire National Guard in 1948 and became a member of the 744th Anti- Aircraft Artillery battery in Franklin, NH. He attended weekly training drills and went to summer training at Camp Wellfleet, MA for 10...

   Julia C. Davis, 86, of Franklin, died at Genesis of Laconia on July 1, 2021.    She was born in Franklin on March 20, 1935 the daughter of Charles and Caroline (Bil) Cunningham.  Julia was raised in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin High School.    She was formerly employed by Atlantic Laminates in Franklin and Wyman-Gordon in Northfield.  Julia was last employed as laundry supervisor of Pleasant View Center in Concord.  Her husband,...

     Sandra Jean (Sargent) Bleggi, age 77, of Franklin, died on June 25, 2021.  She was born on May 7, 1944, the daughter of Forrest and Eva (Clement) Sargent in Franklin, NH.  She lived most of her life in Franklin.  She attended schools there during her childhood and earned her GED as an adult.  She was a homemaker, babysitter, inspector at Fruedenberg and worked in various restaurants and kitchens in the surrounding area. She was a member of the...

   Hugh Robert Fifield, Sr was born September 17, 1931 the third of 6 children born to Roland Oliver Fifield and Margaret (Smith) Fifield in Penacook, NH. Siblings included Oliver, Stuart, Margaret Fife, David and Jon.    Hugh graduated from Penacook High School with the class of 1949. He then took a job at a dairy farm in Contoocook and learned the art of horse logging part time until he was drafted into the Army. He served two years during the Korean conflict and was...

    Mr. Roy J. Brouillard, 74, of Franklin, died at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord on June 19, 2021.     He was born in Concord on Oct. 13, 1946 the son of Arthur P. and Louise (Starkweather) Brouillard.  Roy lived in Franklin for many years.    He owned and operated a construction company known as K & L Building and Remodeling.  Over the years he was employed as a carpenter for Bud Stevens, Ken Benoit, and Tim...

      Steven J. Haskins, 50, of Franklin, died at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on June 19, 2021.       He was born in Franklin on Aug. 8, 1970 the son of David H. Haskins, Sr, And Nancy (McDaniels) Haskins.   He was raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1989.     Steve worked for Coca-Cola in Belmont for many years as an account manager. Steven will be remembered as a loving son, brother and...

  Kashton J. Tower was born on Tuesday June 8th, 2021 at 12:12 a.m. son of  Seth D. Tower and Cassandra J. Burdick. The Little bundle was 5 lbs. 8oz. and 17 1/3 in. long. “Kash”, as he was affectionately called brought a joy and hope to Cassandra, whose dream since childhood was to become a mother. He was her very own miracle. Kashton also brought with him a light and excitement to his very large family, and a new sense of love and companionship to his parents. Baby...

     Elaine June Bennett, 81, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen on June 7, 2021 with family by her side.      She was born in Laconia on June 24, 1939 the daughter of Marshall and Celia (Dumais) Heath.  Elaine was raised in Franklin and resided in Franklin and Laconia over the years.      Elaine worked at the former Sulloway Hosiery Co. in Franklin, Merrimack Magnetics, and later at Vertitron in...