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Lionell H. Racicot

Lionell H. Racicot

May 22, 2022

Lionell H. Racicot, 92, of Franklin, died at Concord Hospital on May 22, 2022. He was born in East Berkshire, VT on March 21, 1930 the son of Azarie and Emelda (Patnaude) Racicot.  He was raised on the family farm in North Troy, VT moving to NH in 1960. Mr. Racicot moved to Franklin in 1970. Several years ago, he...

Nancy Ann Turner

Nancy Ann Turner

May 21, 2022

Nancy Ann (Stark) Turner, 86, of Laconia, New Hampshire, passed away at Belknap County Nursing Home on May 21, 2022, following a battle with Parkinson disease.  She was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on February 9, 1936, the oldest child of Malcolm and Stella (Martin) Stark.  She graduated from Appleton High School in 1954 and attended Nursing school in 1955.  She...

Anne L. Leary

Anne L. Leary

May 21, 2022

Anne Lorraine Leary, 72, of Franklin, died at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith on May 21, 2022. Anne was the daughter of Andrew and Lorraine (Ashton) Thorp.  Anne was raised in Wilmington Massachusetts where she was the oldest of seven siblings whom she loved and remained dedicated to. When Anne was 21 she moved to Franklin NH to...

Michael Raymond Howland

Michael Raymond Howland

May 16, 2022

Michael Raymond Howland. 54, died unexpectedly on May 16th 2022. He was born February 5th 1968 in Manchester and resided there most of his life. He has worked all kinds of construction type jobs in his earlier years and then worked for McDonald's as a maintenance manager for over twenty years, and also worked for himself being a DJ on...

Joseph R. Sirles, Sr.

Joseph R. Sirles, Sr.

May 15, 2022

Joseph Ray Sirles, Sr., 66, of Winnisquam, died at Concord Hospital on May 15 2022. He was born in Laconia on Sept. 22, 1955 the son of Chester F. Sirles, Sr., and Louise (Colburn). Joe was raised in Meredith Center. Several years ago he worked at Hebert Foundry in Laconia and for most of his life he was a self-employed...

Ty C. Barnes

Ty C. Barnes

May 8, 2022

Ty C. Barnes, 57, died at his home in Northfield on May 8, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Newport, NH, the son of Bobby Dean Barnes and Sandra (Onella) Pepler. *******The Family of Ty Barnes invites you to a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, June 4th from 1-4 at the Franklin VFW. Ty discovered...

Lois Evelyn Morehead

Lois Evelyn Morehead

Apr 30, 2022

Lois Evelyn Morehead, 89, died peacefully on April 30, 2022 with family by her side. She was born August 21, 1932 in Lowell MA. She graduated from Lowell HS and then received a medical lab technician degree.  She worked at John Hancock Insurance in Boston MA and Mid Island Hospital in Long Island. Lois and her husband Arthur owned the...

Lucas M. Kulacz

Lucas M. Kulacz

Apr 22, 2022

Lucas Kulacz,41. of Franklin, NH passed away on Thursday April 22,2022.   Lucas was born April 11, 1981. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1999. Lucas worked in Heat Treating at PCC Structurals and later at Bodycoat in Laconia. He was a fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. Lucas enjoyed spending time fishing and summer camping...

Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Nevin

Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Nevin

Apr 20, 2022

Jacqueline "Jackie" (Remillard) Nevin, age 83, formerly of Salisbury, New Hampshire, and Brewster, Massachusetts, passed away Wednesday April 20, 2022 at Havenwood Heritage Heights, Concord, NH, after a brief illness. She was born in Putnam, CT in October 1938 to "Bill" Remillard and his wife Cecelia Kaczynski Remillard. Jackie was a graduate of Orleans High School, and completed courses with...

Nelson J. Michaud, Jr.

Nelson J. Michaud, Jr.

Apr 13, 2022

Nelson J. Michaud, Jr., 61, of Franklin, died at his home unexpectedly on April 13, 2022. He was born in Portland, ME on July 11, 1960 the son of Nelson J. Michaud, Sr. and Frances (Basco) Michaud. Nelson enjoyed antiquing, restoring antique and muscle cars with his son, motorcycle rides to the lake.  He was also fond of his faith...

Roger L. Leroux, Jr.

Roger L. Leroux, Jr.

Apr 13, 2022

Roger L. Leroux, Jr, 79 of Tilton, died at Concord Hospital-Franklin on April 13, 2022 after a long illness. He was born in Franklin on Dec. 14, 1942 the son of the late Roger L Leroux, Sr. and Dora (Gilbert) Leroux. Roger was a graduate of Tilton-Northfield High School.  He was happily married Eugenie M. (Bell) Leroux on April 27,...

Patricia L. Beaudin

Patricia L. Beaudin

Apr 7, 2022

Patricia L. (Brouillard) Beaudin, 81, of Franklin, NH died April 7, 2022 at home after a short illness. Pat, as she was known to her family and friends, was born April 23, 1940 to Arthur Sr. and Louise Brouillard.  She attended schools in Concord and Franklin. She went on to work in a multitude of environments from manufacturing to retail. ...

Gerard "Bill" W. Therrien

Gerard "Bill" W. Therrien

Apr 7, 2022

Gerard "Bill" William Therrien, 70, passed away peacefully and entered God's kingdom on April 7, 2022 at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord.  Bill was born on April 16, 1951 in St. Albans, Vermont and raised in Franklin, New Hampshire, the son of Gerard J. Therrien and Pauline (Lessor) Therrien. Bill formerly worked at Northeast Electronics, Northern Tel, Cincinnati Time,...

Robert G. Simpson

Robert G. Simpson

Apr 3, 2022

Robert 'Bob' Gary Simpson, 67, a longtime resident of Northfield, NH passed away at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 with his lifelong partner/wife by his side. Robert was born in Franklin, NH on May 9th, 1954 the son of Roy Simpson and Jacqueline (Labelle) Simpson. Robert grew up in Northfield, NH and attended...

Dante Joe Hardwick

Dante Joe Hardwick

Apr 2, 2022

On April 2, 2022, our father, Dante Joe Hardwick passed away into God's graces peacefully in his sleep, after a brief illness. A warrior throughout life, he was 61 years old. Dante was actively involved in the sober living community, proudly supporting his friends through their sobriety journey. An Army Veteran, he enjoyed spending his time riding his motorcycle, and...

Rosemary Davis

Rosemary Davis

Mar 19, 2022

Rosemary Davis, 72, of Franklin, passed at her home on March 19, 2022. She was born in Eastport, ME on March 1, 1950 the daughter of Harold Dinsmore and Phyllis (Ashby) Wilkins. Rosemary loved being surrounded by family and friends, especially around the holidays.  She enjoyed shopping, seafood dinners and spending time in the sunshine.  She was extremely protective of...

Warren P. Cate

Warren P. Cate

Mar 17, 2022

Warren P. Cate, 88, of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at Concord Hospital-Franklin on March 17, 2022. Warren was born in Franklin, New Hampshire, on March 8, 1934, the son of Ralph and Mary (Gardini) Cate. He was raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School and Tilton School. After graduation, Warren served in the U.S. Air Force...

Linda S. Eastman

Linda S. Eastman

Mar 17, 2022

Linda S. Eastman joined her beloved fur babies in heaven on March 17, 2022.  She sold Avon for over 40 years and made friends for a lifetime.  Linda was an avid collector of pens, Swarovski Crystals, and Coach purses. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Elwyn, her daughter Wendy-Ann and her husband Edward of Franklin, her son, Andrew...

Jane L. Virgin

Jane L. Virgin

Mar 14, 2022

Tilton, NH Jane L. Virgin, 61, of Tilton, died at Concord Hospital on March 14, 2022 at Concord Hospital. She was born in Germany on May 10, 1960 the daughter of Sam and Ann (Cassidy) Melkonian. Jane was raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School. She enjoyed travelling, horseback riding, and spending time with her family. Family members...

Robert "Bob" Chandonnet

Robert "Bob" Chandonnet

Mar 12, 2022

Robert "Bob" Chandonnet of Franklin died at his home on March 12, 2022 at the age of 84. Born in Lowell, MA, the son of Leonce and Rosemarie Chandonnet. Bob was a 26-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Bob enjoyed telling stories from his travels around the world, making his famous crepes, and watching NASCAR on Sunday's. He...

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