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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Marie F. Merchant
Feb 6, 2022
Marie F. Merchant, 73, of Franklin, died at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord on Feb. 6. 2022. She was born in Concord on Dec. 1. 1948 the daughter of David and Mary (Hayes) Rheume. Marie was raised in Penacook where she attended local schools and graduated from Merrimack Valley High School. Marie worked as an LNA at the Peabody...
Karen Ruth Scott
Feb 5, 2022
Karen Ruth Scott, 63, of Salisbury, died at her home on Feb. 5, 2022 after a period of failing health surrounded by loved ones and under hospice care. She was born in Concord on April 3, 1958 the daughter of Earl Skillin and Betty (Hardy) Calkins. Karen graduated from Merrimack Valley High School in 1976 and resided in Salisbury for...
Laura M. Barber
Feb 3, 2022
Laura M (Rogers) Barber ,75, of 5 Cedar Ct Franklin N.H passed away at her home on February 3, 2022 surrounded by her friends.    She was the Wife of the late John Barber, Jr. who passed away April 4 2004. Laura was Born January 5,1947 at Sturdy Hospital in Attleboro MA. She was the daughter of the Late William Edward...
Steven R. Roy, Sr.
Feb 2, 2022
Steven Robert Roy Sr., 67, resident of Northfield, NH joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by his loving wife Cindi (Newell) Roy; son Scott Roy and wife Genevieve; daughter Staci (Roy) Loeffler and husband Thomas; son Steven Roy Jr. and wife Sonia Penalo; daughter Tara (Newell) Mardones and...
Christy D. Liolis
Feb 1, 2022
Christy Liolis, 84, a lifelong Franklin resident, died on Feb. 1, 2022 at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord. He was born in Franklin on June 12, 1937 the son of James and Urania (Kono) Liolis. He attended Franklin schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. Christy owned and operated R-N-C Auto Sales for several years. He currently...
Phyllis J. Colcord
Jan 23, 2022
Phyllis J. Colcord, 90, of Franklin and Hudson, FL, died at her home in Florida on Jan. 23, 2022. She was born in Franklin on April 1, 1931 the daughter of George and Alice (Edmunds) Fogg. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Franklin and spent her winters in Hudson FL. She attended Thomas Secretarial School in Concord. Phyllis was a...
Rosalie A. Fleury
Jan 22, 2022
Rosalie Arline (LaPlante) Fleury went to be with her heavenly father on January 22, 2022, following a period of declining health. She passed away at home with her family by her side. Rosalie was born in Franklin, NH to the late Napoleon and Marcella (Ambrose) LaPlante. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Aime' J. Lemire who...
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