Marland "Monk" J. Coates
May 6, 2021
Marland "Monk" Coates, 87, of Franklin, died at Concord Hospital on May 6, 2021. He was born in Benton, NH on Aug. 22, 1933 the son of John and Elizabeth (Wilson) Coates. Monk was raised in Franklin where he resided most of his life. He attended local schools. He joined the US Navy in 1951 serving until 1955. He loved...
Virginia F. Allison
Apr 28, 2021
Virginia Farnsworth Allison (known as Ginna and Nana to most) of Northfield passed from this world to the next on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at the age of 88. She passed in the home of her fifth daughter, Kimberly Cullen, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Born July 13, 1932 in Bryn Mawr, PA, the daughter of...
Thomas G. Thurston
Apr 25, 2021
Tom Thurston, Sr., 86, loving husband, father, papa, teacher, and friend died on April 25th, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born on August 27, 1934 to Valerian and Anson Thurston in Springfield, MA. Following graduation from Manchester Central High School in 1952 and joined the Army and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in...
Nicole M. Penley
Apr 24, 2021
Nicole M. Penley, 29, of Tilton, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on April 24, 2021.   She was born in Laconia on March 14, 1992 the daughter of John W. Noyes, Sr. and Patrice (Thibeault) Noyes.  She was raised in Franklin and attended local schools. Nicole was employed at Market Basket in Tilton and previously was a home health aide. She...
Rex O. Worster
Apr 22, 2021
Rex O. Worster, 65, of Northfield, died at Concord Hospital on April 22, 2021 after failing health. He was born in Lincoln, Maine on Feb. 16, 1956, the son of George and Marilyn (Judkins) Worster. Rex was raised in Northfield by his mom and stepdad, Dwight Worster, who was loved by Rex and everyone who knew him. Rex lived in...
Robert D. Wallace
Apr 20, 2021
Robert D. Wallace, 80, a life-long resident of Franklin, passed away at his home with family by his side. He was born on June 5, 1940, to the late Douglas and Phyllis Wallace. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1958, and earned an Associates Degree from Manchester Technical Institute. In June 1961, he began work as...
Janice Plaisted
Apr 5, 2021
Mrs. Janice (Chisholm) Plaisted, 89, of Boscawen, died peacefully at home on April 5, 2021. Janice was born May 30th, 1931 in Medford, MA. She moved to NH with her parents as a young girl. Janice grew up in Concord and married Benjamin Plaisted, with whom she raised a family. Many knew her from her years working at Ballard's Novelty...
Lillian Gertrude Kimball
Apr 2, 2021
Lillian G. (Bickford) Kimball, 89, of Northfield, NH passed away after a brief illness on April 2, 2021. She was born in Groton, NH on September 14, 1931 to Preston A. and Mary (Baker) Bickford. While a young girl, Lillian often walked from her Northfield home to Belmont and back to visit with her grandparents. She never accepted a ride...
Shirley Ann Poirier
Apr 1, 2021
Oct 14, 1952 - April 1, 2021 Shirley was called home to the Lord after a brief illness and hospitalization, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born to parents Herbert Eugene and Armilie Rosealma (Viens) Godfrey in Waltham, Massachusetts. Shirley was a proud mother to four children, Christopher, Shannon, Jennifer and Sarah. She was a loving wife to...
Maria D. Bitsas
Mar 22, 2021
Maria D Bitsas, 85, of Peabody, MA, died unexpectedly on March 22, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1935 in Kalamata, Greece, 1 of 8 children of the late Christos and Eleni Damianakos. Maria emigrated from Greece to the United States in 1969 to give her children a better life. She work at WJ Young Machinery in Peabody Ma...
James Lee Ives
Mar 21, 2021
On March 21, 2021, James Lee Ives left behind the burdens of this world to join his loving wife in the eternal presence of Jesus, his Savior. Jim (a.k.a. "Jimbo" and "Shamus") was born in Watertown, NY on April 10, 1944. After graduating from Watertown High School, he joined the navy, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis as well as...
Dorothy E. Carey
Mar 18, 2021
Dorothy Elizabeth (Morgan) Carey, 65, of Franklin, N.H. passed away suddenly on March 18th, surrounded by her family at the Concord Hospital, due to complications from a cardiac and respiratory condition. She is survived by a brother Dennis Morgan and his wife Diana of St. Louis, M.O., a sister April (Morgan) Gays of St. Louis, M.O., a brother Russell Morgan...
Edward Carey
Mar 8, 2021
Edward George Anthony Carey, 71, of Franklin, N.H. passed away peacefully on March 8th surrounded by his family at the Concord Hospital, due to complications from a respiratory condition. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Dorothy (Morgan) Carey, his brother Owen Carey and his wife Esther (Belville) Carey of Manchester, N.H., and their 7 children. A...
Olga F. Robitaille
Feb 28, 2021
Olga F. Robitaille, 95, a lifelong resident of Franklin, NH died at Concord Hospital on Feb. 28, 2021. She was born in Franklin on April 4, 1925 the daughter of Alex and Katherine (Joseph) Stavro. Olga graduated from Franklin High School as a member of the class of 1943. She was the widow of Stephen J. Robitaille. Olga was most...
William "Billy" E. Keyser
Feb 26, 2021
William E. "Billy" Keyser, 63, of Northfield, died with his family around him on Feb.26, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Franklin on May 23, 1957 the son of Leslie "Bozo" Keyser and Dorothy (Prentice) Keyser. He graduated from Tilton-Northfield High School in 1977 and resided in Northfield most of his life. Billy worked in construction as...
Pauline M. Desrochers
Feb 24, 2021
Pauline Desrochers, 86 of Franklin died at Concord Hospital on February 24, 2021. She was born in Belmont NH the daughter of Herbert and Pearl Higgins. Pauline was a graduate of Belmont High School. She devoted her life to raising her seven children and has been lovingly referred to as the most technologically savvy grandma on the planet. She loved...
Stanley E. Gula
Feb 22, 2021
Stanley E. Gula, born Oct.26, 1943 Holyoke MA. Son of Edward S. Gula and Lillian {Skinnger} Gula, 24 High St., South Hadley Falls, MA. Stan was named after his uncle who died on Sept. 26, 1943 while serving in WWII. Attended South Hadley Falls elementary schools, and South Hadley High School. Graduated in 1961. Also attended Holyoke Community College. He...
Sunday Georgia Kowalczyk
Feb 22, 2021
Sunday Georgia (Guerin) Kowalczyk 79, of Franklin, NH; Acushnet and New Bedford, MA passed away on February 22, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Healthcare Center in Franklin, NH. She was born on June 20, 1941 and was raised by George and Myrtle Guerin (deceased).  She was an "illustrious" graduate from New Bedford High School in June 1960. She was married to...
Joyce Lee Partridge
Feb 15, 2021
Mrs. Joyce L. Partridge, 73, of Northfield, died at her home on Feb. 15, 2021. She was born in Franklin on March 1, 1947 the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Donaghy) Green. She was raised in Franklin and Hill and graduated from Franklin High School. Joyce resided in Northfield for several years. Several years ago, she was a supervisor at...
John J. Jurta Iii
Feb 8, 2021
John J. Jurta, III, 88, of Franklin, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Feb.8, 2021. . He was born in New York City on Jan. 15, 1933 the son of John J. Jurta, Jr. and Amalyia (Macica) Jurta. John was raised in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin High School.   He served in the US Army during the Korean...
