Edward Hogan
Jan 9, 2026
Mr. Edward J. Hogan of Franklin, NH passed away on January 9th at the age of 73. The son of Edward and Ella Hogan, he was raised in Tewksbury, MA, graduating from Tewksbury High School in 1970, and went on to attend Suffolk University. After a 30 plus year career in the automotive industry with Walker Mufflers, Tenneco Automotive, and...
Ira Lynn
Dec 28, 2025
The Lynn family of Jackson, New Hampshire sadly announce the passing of Ira I Lynn on December 28, 2025. Ira was born on May 1, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. He was 91 when he passed away.
Ira is survived by his wife, Verna Lynn of 65 years; three children, Scott, Michael, and Nicole; 4 grandchildren, Emily, Carlie, Brody, and Zoe,...
William Russell Prescott
Dec 10, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Russell Prescott, 73, of Franklin, NH, on December 10, 2025, he passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, loving brother, and loyal friend. Born on August 8, 1952 in Laconia, NH, William was...
Ronald Paul Drapeau
Dec 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Paul Drapeau, who left us peacefully on December 10th, 2025. Born in Penacook, NH, on January 1st, 1950, Ron lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedicated service to his family and community. Ron graduated from life as a devoted husband, a cherished father, a valued brother,...
Virgil Joseph Klink
Dec 5, 2025
Virgil Joseph "Joe" Klink, a man of faith and dedicated combat veteran, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at the age of 87, in Franklin, NH. His wife Irene and several of his children were at his side. He was born on Thursday, November 3rd, 1938, in St. Paul, MN, to the late Joseph W. Klink and Loretta...
Jennifer Swain
Nov 30, 2025
Jennifer Roxanne Swain, 48, of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, with her sister and daughter by her side. She was born on September 5, 1977, in Laconia, New Hampshire, and was raised in the Tilton/Northfield area, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School. She was born to Lynn...
Donald W. Stevens
Nov 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald W. Stevens, on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Donnie was born on Friday, December 6, 1940, in Haverhill, NH. He was a resident of Northfield, NH, before moving to the New Hampshire Veterans Home. Donnie was a valued member of the community and will...
John Arthur Leonard
Nov 23, 2025
John A. “Jack” Leonard, 79, formerly of 11 Hemlock Drive, Belmont died on November 23, 2025 at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith after a period of declining health. Jack was born in Laconia on May 8th, 1946 the son of the late Allan J. and Mary E. (Kidney) Leonard. Raised and schooled in Laconia Jack was a graduate...
Edmond Guy Merrill
Nov 5, 2025
FRANKLIN, NH – Edmond “Ed” Merrill 93, a lifetime resident of Franklin, NH died peacefully at his home on November 5, 2025.
Ed was born on March 20, 1932. He was a graduate of UNH’s agricultural school.
He worked in construction by trade, spending time at both Bonnette Page and Stone and Bean Construction. At Merrill Farm he raised beef cattle, pigs,...
Walter J. Wythe Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
Walter "Joe" J. Wythe Jr, 78 of Hill, passed away peacefully at his home on November 1, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1947 in Massachusetts, to Hazel and Walter Wythe Sr.
Known to family and friends as Joe, he was a man who loved the outdoors. He spent countless days fishing and hunting and found great joy in sharing...
Sandra Mary Paquette
Oct 27, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we confirm that our beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother Sandra Paquette passed away on October 27, 2025. She passed in her sleep and is no longer in pain, but at peace.
Tenderly we treasure the past, memories that will always last;
when we cease to think of you, will be when God...
Richard Eugene Hoover, Jr.
Oct 11, 2025
Richard E. Hoover, Jr., 79, of Franklin, NH passed away on October 11, 2025. Ric was born in Mobile Alabama to Richard E. Hoover and Ellen E. Vautier and lived an adventurous and storied life – some of which still remains classified. Whether it was sailing the world with his father on naval clipper ships, testing experimental parachutes, designing the...
William F. Preston, Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
William F. Preston Jr. "Bill," 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on October 9, 2025, in Franklin, New Hampshire. Born on June 11, 1946, in Derry, New Hampshire, Bill spent many of his younger years living in Taunton, Massachusetts, before returning to the Granite State in 1986. He brought joy and laughter to those around him with...
Margaret Alta Kulacz
Oct 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Margaret Alta Powden Kulacz November 6, 1941 – October 6, 2025 Margaret Alta “Peggy” Kulacz — beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend — passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH, following a sudden illness. She was 83. Born on November 6, 1941, in Franklin, New Hampshire, to the late...
Wayne H Brock
Sep 17, 2025
CONCORD, NH - Wayne H. Brock 71 passed away at home on September 17th, 2025, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his mother and father Ethel and Elmer Brock. He is also predeceased by his brothers Richard Brock Sr, Kenneth Brock, and Sister Marylin Soclum. Wayne is survived by his nieces Amanda Brock-Inman and her husband Jonathan Inman,...
Kathleen Ann Dorigo
Sep 13, 2025
Kathleen (Brown) Dorigo of Franklin, NH passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Concord, NH on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Kathleen was a resident of The Golden Crest, Franklin, NH. Kathleen grew up in Franklin, NH, attended Franklin High School, graduating with the class of 1964. She graduated as a RN from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital School of Nursing. She worked...
Ernest Elliott
Sep 10, 2025
Ernest “Bub” E. Elliott, 86, of Franklin, NH, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. He was born and raised in Franklin, NH, on January 1, 1939, the son of Forrest E. Elliott and Lydia G. (Masse) Elliott. Bub attended Franklin High School (class of 1957). He served in the Army Reserves. He ran heavy equipment and was also a...
Helen Marie Benoit-Dion
Aug 30, 2025
Franklin Helen Benoit-Dion, better known by all as Marie, 62, of Franklin, NH, passed away at her home on August 30, 2025. Marie was born on December 14, 1962, in Jennings, Louisiana to Helen Hardy (Peters) and Clifton Benoit. Marie loved football, decorating for the holidays, collecting owls and spending as much time with her family as she could. She...
Alfred G Carignan
Aug 29, 2025
Ace Carignan, also known as “Sonny” in is younger years, passed away peacefully on August 29, just days shy of his 92nd birthday. Born on September 4, 1933, in Northfield, NH, he was the only son of Alfred and Sadie Carignan, “Ace” was a1952 graduate of Franklin High School and briefly attended Tilton Preperatory School before entering the United States...
Richard H. Barker
Aug 20, 2025
Franklin, NH – Richard “Dick” H. Barker, formerly of Natick, MA, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 24, 1943, in Boston, MA, Dick’s warmth, humor, and spirit touched countless lives over the years. Dick most recently worked with Lakes Region Shuttle, where he...
