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Michael S. Colcord, Sr.

Michael S. Colcord, Sr.

Feb 4, 2021

Michael S. Colcord, Sr.,65, of Franklin, died at CRVNA Hospice House in Concord on Feb. 4, 2021. He was born in Franklin on Nov. 30, 1955 the son of Erford "Bud" Colcord and Phyllis (Fogg) Colcord.  Mike was raised in Franklin and attended local schools. For many years, Mike co-owned and operated Colcord Auto Body in Franklin alongside his eldest...

David L. Huckins

David L. Huckins

Jan 31, 2021

TILTON - David L. Huckins, 65, of Tilton, died Jan. 31, 2021, at his home. David was born December 9, 1955, in Franklin, the second of six children to David C. and Lucille (Bourdeau) Huckins. He was a building contractor, a man of many skills and projects with a genius mind and an artistic eye. David was known in the...

Annette Judith Sanders

Annette Judith Sanders

Jan 29, 2021

Annette Judith Sanders, 76, of Tilton, NH died of cancer at Concord Hospital on January 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Judy was born in Alliance, Nebraska on January 1, 1945, the daughter of Annette (Stahl) and Joseph F. McClughan, M.D.  She grew up in Newburgh, NY and spent nearly every summer of her life in Rangeley, ME with...

Scott E. Chapman

Scott E. Chapman

Jan 20, 2021

Scott E. Chapman, 58, died at his home on Jan. 20, 2021 after a long illness. He was born in Laconia the son of Elwin and Arvilla (Braley) Chapman.   Scott was a longtime employee of NH Ball Bearing and a resident of Belmont. He loved to fish and hunt, but his greatest love was riding his motorcycle. Family members include...

Michael W. Goss

Michael W. Goss

Jan 19, 2021

On January 19th, 2021, Michael "Solar" Wayne Goss, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, at the age of 67. Mike was born February 26th, 1953, in Franklin, NH to Jennie Virgin and Sherwood Goss. He grew up in Tilton, NH and graduated from Tilton-Northfield High School in 1971. He had a...

Anne L. Houle

Anne L. Houle

Jan 18, 2021

Anne L. Houle, formerly of Bow, died at Sullivan County Nursing Home in Unity of Jan. 18, 2021. She was born in Franklin on Jan. 19, 1932 the daughter of Joseph and Almeda (Gill) Langevin.  She was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School.  While in Franklin, she worked at the former Newberry's Store.  Mrs. Houle was employed for an...

Diana Lea Abbott

Diana Lea Abbott

Jan 17, 2021

Diana Lea Abbott, 69, of Salisbury, passed away at her home on January 17, 2021 of cancer. Born in Concord on July 25, 1951, Diana leaves behind three children: Robert J Kelley of Salisbury, Shari Akram of Florida, and Angela Davis of Manchester; two grandsons: Sarim Akram and Ibrahim Emara of Florida; three brothers: Lawrence (Butch) Abbott of Franklin, Steven...

Andrew R. Clark

Andrew R. Clark

Jan 14, 2021

TILTON - Andrew "Gunny" Clark, 91, a resident of the New Hampshire State Veteran's Home, passed into eternal life, on his birthday, Thursday, January 14, 2021.  He was born in Franklin, the son of Evelyn (Bourdeau) and Phillip Clark. A 1948 graduate of Franklin High School, he enlisted  in the National Guard & the U.S. Marines Corps and Reserves. He...

Georgiana S. Manly

Georgiana S. Manly

Jan 13, 2021

Georgiana Manly Franklin, NH - Georgiana Manly, 81, passed away peacefully on January 13th.  Georgie, as she was known, was born in Franklin on April 20th, 1939.  She was a near lifelong resident of Franklin, and also lived for a time in Honolulu, HI, San Antonio, TX, and Alexandria, VA. Georgiana worked for many years at the family-owned Neil's Restaurant...

Doris A. Rayno

Doris A. Rayno

Jan 11, 2021

Doris A. Rayno, 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 11, 2021. Doris was born on August 14, 1935 in Laconia NH to Thomas and Bertha (Sylvester) Paquette. Doris married Donald Rayno in 1953, and they raised five children.  She loved her family unconditionally.  She made everyone, family and friends, feel welcomed in her home.  She...

Thayne Aaron Wickam

Thayne Aaron Wickam

Jan 7, 2021

Thayne Aaron Wickam, 61, of Franklin, was born 07/24/1959 Abilene, Kansas and reborn 01/07/2021 in Franklin, New Hampshire. Preceded in death by Father Irwin Wickam, Mother Leona Wickam, Brother Eric Wickam, and is first wife Patricia Wickam. Thayne has been using Autodesk products since 1986. Initially starting in the automation industry, he has been teaching Autodesk products since 1988 at...

William A. Sheridan

William A. Sheridan

Jan 4, 2021

NORTHFIELD - William Alfred Sheridan, 53, a resident of Northfield, passed away peacefully at his home after a tough battle with cancer on Monday, January 4, 2021. A loving father, and devoted husband, Bill was surrounded by the love and warmth of his caring wife, Caroline, and his three children, Jack, Grace, and Daniel, in addition to their two faithful...

William J. Baldwin

William J. Baldwin

Jan 1, 2021

Northfield, NH... William John Baldwin, 68, died unexpectedly at his home on New Year's Day 2021. He was born on Aug. 9, 1952 in Ft. Worth, TX the son of George & Eleanor (Menges) Baldwin.  William was a 1971 graduate of Everett (MA) High School. Family members include his wife of 35 years, Paula (Boyd) Baldwin of Northfield, his son,...

Virginia Jean Murphy

Virginia Jean Murphy

Dec 30, 2020

Virginia Jean Murphy passed away peacefully on 12/30/20 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home. She was born on April 1, 1943 to Rachel (May) Adolph and Charles Adolph Jr, in Sharon, Vermont.  Virginia, affectionately known as Ginny, or Jean, was a long-time employee at Beede Electric, and spent most of her life in Franklin, NH. She was predeceased by her...

Myrtal H. Tredinnick

Myrtal H. Tredinnick

Dec 29, 2020

Myrtal Dodd HartmanTredinnick, age 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,on December 29, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home in Webster, NH. "Myrt" was born in Havertown, PA on Oct 5, 1927 to parents Maurice and Myrtal Hartman and later lived in Wayne, PA, before retiring to Florida. She attended Haverford High School and...

Scott Sargent

Scott Sargent

Dec 28, 2020

On Monday, December 28, 2020, Scott Sargent, loving father and grandfather passed away suddenly at the age of 70. Scott was born in Manchester, NH on June 24, 1950 and was adopted by Gordon and Louise (Schmidt) Sargent.  Scott married Eleanor (Martin) Sargent on April 20,1974 and they spent 40 years together and raised two sons. When Scott's sons were...

Robert H. Kolbe

Robert H. Kolbe

Dec 17, 2020

Robert H. Kolbe died on December 17, 2020 of heart failure in The Villages, Florida. Born in 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, Bob grew up in Canton, Massachusetts. He was educated at Newman Prep School and Northeastern University, both in Boston. Bob was a police officer in Braintree, MA, and in Conway, New Hampshire; and he retired from Londonderry, NH. He...

Bella A. Douglass

Bella A. Douglass

Dec 9, 2020

Mrs. Bella A. Douglass, 94, formerly of Franklin, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home on Dec. 9, 2020. She was born in Pembroke on July 29, 1926 the daughter of Joseph and Ledora (Caron) Fontaine. Bella was a resident of Franklin for several years before entering Merrimack County Nursing Home in 2014.  Her husband, Kenneth H. Douglass, died Jan. 31,...

Carol Hibbert

Carol Hibbert

Dec 3, 2020

Carol Hibbert, 77, of Franklin, died at Concord Hospital on Dec. 3, 2020 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Franklin on Dec. 29, 1942, the daughter of Harry and Geraldine (Tilton) Arel. She was a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region area. Carol was employed as a hairdresser and a cook for many years....

Mary L. Gilman

Mary L. Gilman

Dec 2, 2020

Mary L. Gilman, 65, of Belmont, NH was granted her angel wings on December 2nd in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a long-term illness surrounded by her family. Her strength, determination, courage that was demonstrated during this time was very amazing. She was born on March 3, 1955, in Manchester, NH and adopted by Ernest G. Gilman and June...

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