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Nancy Elaine Haskins

Nancy Elaine Haskins

Nov 2, 2022

Nancy Elaine Haskins, 82, of Franklin passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, David Haskins Sr., her children, Nancy Hanks and husband Greg, Brenda McDonald and husband Wayne, and David Haskins Jr. and wife Joanne.  She leaves her grandchildren Wayne Jr., Travis, Stephanie, Hailey,...

Bonnie Lee Gates

Bonnie Lee Gates

Oct 29, 2022

Belmont - Bonnie Lee (Dorval) Gates 72, died suddenly on October 29th at her home in Belmont. She was born in Franklin on October 2, 1950, the daughter of Raymond C Dorval and Rita I (Brouillard) Dorval.  She attended school in Franklin. She worked for Beede Electric in Penacook, Oak Laminates in Franklin and Freudenberg-NOK in Bristol.  She enjoyed spending...

Muriel M. Paradis

Muriel M. Paradis

Oct 20, 2022

Muriel "Teechie" Paradis of Canterbury, New Hampshire left this earthly life, Thursday, October 20, 2022, to join her husband Arthur, her parents Arthur and Georgiana Bedard, 14 siblings, many of their spouses, and countless other relatives and friends experiencing the bliss of God's pure love. Muriel is survived by two siblings Carmen Nical and Jackie Blanchette, three children, daughter Renée,...

Natalie Thayer Richards

Natalie Thayer Richards

Oct 10, 2022

Natalie Thayer Richards, 94, of Mattapoisett, passed away on Monday, October 10th, 2022 after a life very well lived. Born in Weymouth, MA to Howard and Madeline Richards, the family soon moved to Norton, MA where they turned an apple orchard ruined by bad luck and a hard freeze into a celebrated poultry business. Natalie was extremely proud of her...

Phyllis Purington

Phyllis Purington

Oct 7, 2022

Phyllis V. Purington, 97, formerly of Salisbury and Franklin, died on Oct. 7, 2022 at Merrimack County Nursing Home. She was born in Dorchester, MA on June 20, 1925 the daughter of John Kirk deHaro and Hazel (Newton) deHaro.  Her family moved to Salisbury when Phyllis was young.  She lived in Salisbury many years until she and her husband, Donald...

Sylvianne M Krauz

Sylvianne M Krauz

Oct 5, 2022

Sylvianne "Sylvie" Krauz, 65, passed away at Concord Hospital - Franklin surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022. She was born in Ontario, Canada on September 22th, 1957 to the late Jeanne Pratte (Racine) and Yvon Pratte, both originally from Quebec, Canada. She lived most of her life in Franklin, NH and married Richard "Bruce" Krauz on...

Nancy L. Tierney

Nancy L. Tierney

Oct 2, 2022

Northfield... Nancy L. Tierney, 69, of Northfield, died at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Oct. 2, 2022. Nancy was born in Franklin on Sept. 25, 1953 the daughter of Edward and Denise (Rouin) Leroux.  She was raised in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin High School. She was a hard worker and was employed for several years at Watts Regulator...

Ann Patricia Lapchick

Ann Patricia Lapchick

Oct 1, 2022

Ann Patricia Luneau Lapchick of Hilton Head, SC died peacefully October 1, 2022 of complications from Dementia with her family by her side. Ann was born in 1935 in Laconia NH to Lena and Alfred Luneau.  She is predeceased by her four older brothers Alfred, John, Bruce and Richard and her beloved dog Charlie Ann graduated from the University of...

Elisha Beth Chandler

Elisha Beth Chandler

Sep 30, 2022

Franklin......Elisha Beth Chandler, 57, of Franklin died at her home on Sept. 30, 2022. She was born in Franklin on Nov. 8, 1964 the daughter of Earl and Irene (Belair) Chandler. Elisha resided in Franklin most of her life, She was always happy and enjoyed parties and family gatherings, singing Country Western music and playing the guitar.  Elisha was known...

Mary Crane

Mary Crane

Sep 29, 2022

Mary Crane died peacefully after a long illness while receiving care at Brighton Gardens of St. Charles Illinois. While the end of her days was not as she would have hoped in her struggle with dementia, her warmth and spirit still shone through endearing her to the kind and supportive team of her caregivers. Born in Salem Massachusetts to James...

Donald J. Cook, Sr.

Donald J. Cook, Sr.

Sep 14, 2022

Donald J. Cook Sr was born to Eugene E. and Mabel Casey Cook on December 15, 1941 in Ipswich, MA.  He lived and raised his family in Danbury and Franklin, NH.  Donald leaves his wife, Gayle Neily Cook, of 59 years, and his children - Donald Jr (Sara), Kevin (Terri), Christine, and Kerry.  He loved his grandchildren - Casey, Nathaniel...

Jennie Bonk

Jennie Bonk

Sep 9, 2022

Jennie Bonk, 97, of Franklin, NH died Friday September 9, 2022, at home following a brief illness under the care of Granite State VNA Hospice and family members.  Jennie was a lover of all things Polish, Scrabble, crossword puzzles, bowling, and the Granite State.   Few people are prouder of their state than Jennie was of New Hampshire. She was born...

Kyle Tyler Robb

Kyle Tyler Robb

Sep 5, 2022

Kyle Tyler Robb, 26, of Plymouth, died on Sept. 5, 2022.  He was born in Concord and was raised in Franklin.  Kyle was always active.  He enjoyed working and being outside especially fishing, hunting, and hiking in the woods.  Kyle was an amazing cook and loved cooking for his parents and grandmother. He loved spending time with his family and...

Diane R. Savage

Diane R. Savage

Sep 4, 2022

Diane Roseanna Savage, 66 of Franklin, NH passed away on Sunday September 3rd surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born on May 21st 1956 to Cecile and Ernest Hebert, she was the first girl in the Hebert family in four decades. She was an avid reader. Diane loved spending time with her family. She also liked...

Marlene D. Sorette

Marlene D. Sorette

Aug 27, 2022

Marlene D. Sorette, 87, formerly of Laconia and Franklin, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home on Aug. 27, 2022. She was born in Franklin on July 15, 1935 the daughter of Andrew J. Sorette and Madeline (Marchetti) Sorette. Marlene was raised in Franklin and attended Franklin High School graduating in 1953.  While in high school she was a cheerleader.  She...

E. Adele Anderson

E. Adele Anderson

Aug 19, 2022

E. Adele Anderson, 93, of Londonderry, died at CMC in Manchester on Aug. 19, 2022.  She was born in Somerville, MA on Nov. 4, 1928 the daughter of Herbert and Elsie (Spear) Roberts.  She is the beloved wife of George Anderson for 48 years. In her earlier years Adele worked as a secretary in Boston for The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ...

Linda A. Sargent

Linda A. Sargent

Aug 16, 2022

Linda A. (Gilbert) Sargent, 62, of Tilton, passed away August 16, 2022, of an acute complication of a chronic illness. Raised in Laconia NH, the daughter of Armand "Peewee" J. Gilbert and Julia K. (Sliva) Gilbert, Linda graduated Laconia High School in 1979.  She resided in Tilton with her husband of 42 years, Kevin R. Sargent, who passed on June...

Elaine Pellegrini

Elaine Pellegrini

Aug 12, 2022

Elaine (Dargie) Pellegrini, 84, of Ashburn, VA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022, after an illness that she courageously and gracefully endured for many years.  Elaine was born on New Years Eve in 1937, to Daniel and Elizabeth (Tessier) Dargie, in Franklin, NH.  Her beautiful life was filled with love, laughter, a close-knit family, and enduring friendships. Elaine married...

Margaret Ada Bucklin

Margaret Ada Bucklin

Jul 14, 2022

Margaret Ada Bucklin, age 92 of Alexandria, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022, lovingly surrounded by her family, after a brief period of failing health. She was born on October 29, 1929 in Sanbornton New Hampshire to Fred L Hooper Sr. and Ida (Woodard) Hooper. She graduated from Franklin High School class of 1949 and stayed in...

Margaret Ann Shibles

Margaret Ann Shibles

Jul 12, 2022

Margaret Ann (Laplante) Shibles passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 12, 2022. Margaret was born March 31, 1939 to Napolean and Marcella (Ambrose) Laplante in Franklin, NH. She was raised in Franklin, NH and graduated from Franklin High School in 1957. She married her high school sweetheart, Ken, in August 1957, and began a beautiful life...

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