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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...

Margaret Lorraine Cilley

Margaret Lorraine Cilley

Mar 11, 2022

Margaret "Lorraine" Cilley, 84, of Franklin, died while receiving Hospice Care at Concord Hospital on March 11, 2022. She was born in Franklin on February 4, 1938 the daughter of the late Rosario and Aurore (Vigneault) Robichaud. Lorraine was a lifelong resident of Franklin graduating from Franklin High School and Beauty School in 1955. Lorraine - also known as "Maggie"...

Gavin Dugan Donaldson

Gavin Dugan Donaldson

Mar 10, 2022

Gavin Dugan Donaldson, age 62, of Salisbury, NH, passed away March 10, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a courageous fight against brain cancer. Gavin Donaldson was born on June 10, 1959 in Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY to Richard Alexander Donaldson IV and Patricia Ruth Manning. He spent his early years in Rocky Point, Long Island, NY and many...

Jeannette M. Hannan

Jeannette M. Hannan

Feb 28, 2022

Jeannette M. Hannan, 87, of Franklin, died peacefully at her home with family by her side on February 28th, 2022. She was born in Hill, NH on December 3, 1934, the daughter of Charles and Ethelyn (Miner) Cilley. She was a resident of Franklin most of her life and graduated from Franklin High School. Jeannette enjoyed and helped as a...

Dolly (Dorothy) Olson

Dolly (Dorothy) Olson

Feb 28, 2022

Dolly (Dorothy) Olson, 56, of Andover, died at her home comfortably, while in her family's arms on Feb. 28, 2022. She was born in Franklin on Dec. 28, 1965 the daughter of Lawrence I. Marsh, Sr. and Katherine (Nault).  She was a Franklin and Northfield resident for several years before moving to Andover. Dolly was loved by most everyone she...

Terry L. Shea

Terry L. Shea

Feb 26, 2022

Terry L Shea, 64, of Franklin NH passed away on February 26, 2022. Terry was born on October 7, 1957 to Richard Shea and the late Cecile Claffey in New London CT. Terry was with the love of his life Priscilla Morse for 27 years. Terry worked at Gunstock Mountain Resort for 20 plus years. Also helped his father his...

Larry V. Tucker

Larry V. Tucker

Feb 25, 2022

Larry V. Tucker, 75, died Friday, February 25, 2022 suddenly at his home. The oldest child of Vernon and June (McNamara) Tucker, Larry was born in Lincoln, Maine, moving to Franklin, NH with his family as a child. He attended Franklin High School and joined the Army at an early age, serving in the 25th division in Vietnam from 1964-1966....

Lawrence "Lance" K. Sleeper

Lawrence "Lance" K. Sleeper

Feb 22, 2022

Lawrence (Lance) Kenneth Sleeper, 81, of Tilton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at the Concord Hospital Hospice House on February 22, 202, after a brief illness. He was born on August 13, 1940 in Concord, NH the son of Hazel J. Faust and Herbert M Sleeper. Lance served in the military during the Vietnam War and then resided in the...

Ramona B. Little

Ramona B. Little

Feb 9, 2022

Ramona B. (Henderson) Little of Northfield, NH passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Franklin Regional Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1930 in Groton, VT to James H. Henderson & Hazel I. (Ashford) Henderson. She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion and calling changes at square dances in earlier years. She was a homemaker in her...

Samuel E. Sawyer

Samuel E. Sawyer

Feb 8, 2022

Samuel Everett Sawyer, 41, of Franklin NH passed away Feb. 8th 2022 after a period of failing health surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born Feb 15th 1980 the son of Beverly St. Jacques and Byron Sawyer. Sam resided in his childhood home in Franklin NH. Sam enjoyed, riding his motorcycle, (the faster the better) being a...

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