Matthew S. Keyser
Dec 20, 2022
Gone home on December 20, 2022 Matthew Scott Keyser was 53 years old. Matt was born January 15, 1969 to William and Althea Keyser. He grew up in East Andover and lived most of his adult life in NH. Graduating from Franklin High School and continued his education at Manchester Vocational Technical Community for a trade in carpentry.  He lived...
Everett E. Grace
Dec 16, 2022
GILFORD - Everett E. Grace, 94, after a brief period of declining health, passed away peacefully at Concord Hospital-Laconia on December 16, 2022 with his daughter and grandson Curtis by his side. Everett was born in Tamworth, New Hampshire on May 29, 1928 to Guy and Florence (Eldridge) Grace. Soon after graduating from Kennett High School, Everett married his wife...
Patricia A. Legare
Dec 14, 2022
Patricia A. Legare, 84, of Franklin, passed away at her home on December 14, 2022. She was born in Franklin on June 22, 1938 the daughter of Arthur Hanks and Grace (Gilman) Rayno. She lived in Franklin all of her life graduating from Franklin High School in 1957. Â Over the years she was employed at Webster Valve and Franklin High...
Howard Young, Jr.
Dec 14, 2022
Tilton NH - Howard Young Jr aka Budge, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 14th at Concord Hospital-Laconia. Howard was born February 13th 1936 in Bath NH to Howard A. Young and Francise Young (Whitehead) author of September Hills. Howard attended school in Lisbon NH and maintained straight A's. Upon turning 18, Howard enlisted in the Air Force where he was...
Nicholas J. Raffaelly
Dec 13, 2022
Northfield, NH ~ Nicholas J. Raffaelly, 30 passed away on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at his home. Nick was born in Franklin, NH on June 29, 1992. His biggest joys in life were his wife Nicole (Thomas) Raffaelly and their son Daxton. Nick was so proud of Daxton and was so happy to be his dad. He always said that...
Sheila M. Fleury
Dec 4, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear mother, Sheila Marie Fleury, 63, of Franklin, New Hampshire. She passed away at her home on Sunday December 4, 2022 after a brief illness. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community....
Christine A. Wilcox
Dec 4, 2022
Christine Ann Wilcox of Franklin, NH passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2022. She was born on September 20, 1958 to Vernon and June Merchant in Worcester MA. She worked for many years in manufacturing and retired after being a dietary aid for the Merrimack County Nursing Home. In time, she met her husband Steve Wilcox and were...
Andrew J. Speikers
Dec 1, 2022
Andrew J. Speikers, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 1, 2022, at New Perspectives in Faribault. Andrew John, the son of Reiner and Angeline (Stadler) Speikers was born on September 3, 1934 in Montgomery, MN. He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1952. Following high school Andrew enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Andrew J. Speikers
Dec 1, 2022
Andrew J. Speikers, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 1, 2022, at New Perspectives in Faribault. Andrew John, the son of Reiner and Angeline (Stadler) Speikers was born on September 3, 1934 in Montgomery, MN. He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1952. Following high school Andrew enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Bernard W. Chapman
Nov 28, 2022
Tilton, NH Bernard W. Chapman, passed away peacefully on Nov. 28th at Concord Hospital-Laconia. He was born on July 15, 1928, on Pillsbury Lane in Tilton. In his youth, he worked on the Hersey and Abbott farms. He was part of ROTC and became a postal worker for 37 years. After retirement, he continued to work for several local businesses...
Richard Brock, Sr.
Nov 27, 2022
Richard Brock Sr. 64, passed away Sunday November 27, 2022, unexpectedly surrounded by the company of his family. Richard was born on January 21, 1958, in Franklin, NH to Elmer and Ethel Brock. He spent numerous years of his life as a firefighter. Richard also worked for New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services where he put in 25 plus years...
John W. Oettmeier
Nov 22, 2022
Franklin.... John W Oettmeier, 61 of Franklin, died peacefully at home on November 22nd after a brief illness. John was born in Franklin in 1960 and had worked at Freudenberg for the last twenty years. He enjoyed photography, motorcycling and off-roading. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Theresa (Marceau) Oettmeier, as well as his sister Donna Labrecque. He...
George M. Savage
Nov 16, 2022
George M Savage, age 74, of Franklin passed away on November 16th at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, New Hampshire after a brief illness He was raised in Tilton and Northfield by stepfather Harold Proctor and mother Lorraine (Ketchum) Proctor. He was predeceased by his father Fred savage in 1950. He attended Tilton-Northfield High School and served with the...
John R. Abbott
Nov 15, 2022
John Ray Abbott, of Tilton, age 65, died suddenly on Tuesday November 15, 2022. Â John was born December 19,1956 in Concord, NHÂ son of Harold E Abbott Sr. and Margaret L Abbott (Baker). He is one of ten children with five brothers and four sisters. As John would always say he was a "Jack of all trades and master of...
Fernand J. Morency
Nov 12, 2022
Mr. Fernand J. Morency (Fern), 100, of Franklin, died at NH Veterans Home on Nov. 12, 2022. He was born in Franklin on June 23, 1922, the son of Octave and Emelie (St. Pierre) Morency. He was a lifelong Franklin resident and graduated from Franklin High School in 1941. Mr. Morency served in the US Army medical corps during World...
John E. Whedon
Nov 9, 2022
John E. Whedon, Photographer Franklin, NH - Born on November 12, 1947, John was raised in Andover and Franklin by his parents Ernest Nahum Whedon and Bessie (George) Whedon. He grew up attending the Andover and Franklin Schools and the Andover Congregational Church Sunday School in East Andover. During his senior year at Franklin High School, John joined the newly...
Sarah J. Zurline
Nov 8, 2022
Sarah Joan Zurline, age 35, of Franklin NH, passed Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, in her home. After a long fight with mental illness. She was born on June 11th, 1987, in Nashua.  daughter of, Linda DeSantis and Vincent DeSantis and (biological Father) Gary Zurline.  Sarah attended Concord High School and she worked as a MYTURN client, in Franklin NH, where...
Cecile G. Connor
Nov 6, 2022
Cecile G. Connor, 92, formerly of Franklin, died peacefully on November 6, 2022, with family and friends present at her home in Wells, Maine. She was born in Franklin on June 28, 1930 and was the daughter of George E. Gagne and Yvonne (Tousignant) Gagne. Cecile lived in Franklin for close to 70 years. Cecile married A. Murray Connor in...
Barbara Morrill
Nov 5, 2022
Barbara Sargent Morrill, 86, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1936, the daughter of Forrest and Eva M. (Clement) Sargent and was raised in Franklin. She leaves behind her husband of 68 years, Hollis A. Morrill Sr.; her son Hollis A. Morrill Jr.; daughter Wendy L. Griffith and her...
Josephine E. Marchi
Nov 3, 2022
Josephine E. Marchi, 97, a longtime resident of Franklin passed away in Franklin on Nov. 3, 2022. She was born in Ashland on April 27, 1925, the youngest daughter of Lorenzo and Lola (Wheeler) Dion. Josephine was raised in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School in 1943. She served in the US Army Cadets and graduated from St. Joseph...
