Joyce Marie Altomare
Apr 30, 2025
Joyce Marie Altomare, a resident of Tilton, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30th, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 24th, 1941, in Cambridge, MA, Joyce was known for her work at the Episcopal and Catholic soup kitchens and food pantries in Tilton, feeding the hungry and caring for the impoverished. “Nonie” was the grandmother to...
Paul Edward Masse
Apr 28, 2025
Obituary for Paul Edward Masse. Paul Edward Masse, a beloved resident of Franklin, N.H., only recently moving to Penacook, N.H., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Franklin, N.H., on January 11th, 1950. Paul was the cherished son of the late Armand and Mary Anne Masse. Paul graduated from Franklin High School...
Edward Burton Briggs
Apr 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Burton Briggs, who departed this life on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on Tuesday, May 14th, 1935, in Nashua, NH, Edward was a longtime resident of Franklin, NH, at the time of his passing. Edward was a dedicated educator who spent 26 years...
James Russell Prew
Apr 14, 2025
James R. Prew, 97, was born on April 26, 1927, in Springfield, MA. His parents were Henry Louis Prew and Anna Madigan, both of Springfield, MA. Other than the French Heritage of his father, Jim grew up with the care of his mom and her family all of the Irish Heritage. Jim attended Springfield Technical High School and graduated in1944....
Bruce Wayne Mills
Apr 8, 2025
Bruce W. Mills, 70, passed away on April 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. Bruce, the oldest son of Homer Mills, Jr. and Priscilla (Gosselin) Mills was born on December 14, 1954. He grew up in Franklin, where he lived most of his life before moving to Northfield. After High School, he enlisted with the Army and was stationed in...
Ann Marden Mcadams
Apr 3, 2025
Ann Marden (Richards) McAdams, 82 of Franklin passed away peacefully on Thursday April 3, 2025 after a long illness. She was born in Littleton, NH on September 6, 1942. She graduated from Inter-Lakes High School in 1960. She then went on to Margaret’s School of Beauty graduating in 1961. She opened Ann’s Beauty Shop in 1972. She met and married...
Gracia H. Crowley
Mar 28, 2025
Franklin, NH - Gracia "Gracie" H. Crowley, a lifelong resident of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Franklin on June 20th, 1933, Gracia was a cherished member of the community whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Gracie was the beloved daughter of the late Alphonse...
Susan M. Hilliard
Mar 14, 2025
Susan M. Hilliard, a cherished resident of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Franklin, NH, on July 3, 1953, she grew up in the Tilton Northfield area, Susan lived a life marked by dedication to her family which she loved, community, and passions. Susan grew up in Franklin, where she...
Susan Parenteau
Mar 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Parenteau, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, at the age of 69 at Mountain Ridge Center in Franklin following a period of declining health due to dementia. Born on Tuesday, November 15th, 1955, in Laconia, NH. She cherished living in Tilton and Northfield most of...
Rita A. Hebert
Mar 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita A. Hebert, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and community member, who left us on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on Thursday, November 21, 1929, in Franklin, NH, Rita spent her entire life contributing to the fabric of the community she loved....
Sally Allard
Feb 27, 2025
Sally D. Allard Sally Davis Allard of North Conway NH on born on November 19,1939 and passed on February 27,2025. Sally was the daughter of Smith Clark Allard and Dorthy Davis Allard. Raised on the family farm, she had a life-long love of nature and animals. She divorced her husband John in 1976 and dedicated her life to raising her...
Betty J. Adams
Feb 27, 2025
Betty Jane (Cross) Adams, of Northfield, NH passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1935 on Bean Hill Road in the oldest home in Northfield, NH, the daughter of Frank Herbert Cross, Sr. and Dolly M. Stevens. She is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Norman P Adams, Sr; her parents; and her brothers,...
Irene Louise Paul
Feb 26, 2025
Irene Louise (Plummer) Paul, 97 born December 20, 1927, in Tilton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 26, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents George and Cassie (Griffin) Plummer, brother Charles Plummer and nine other siblings. Irene was survived by her children; son Daniel Paul, Daughter Janice and Howard Jones and their three children; Angela...
James Paul Kramer
Feb 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Paul Kramer, a cherished father, son, brother, and friend, who passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 43. James was born on Tuesday, November 17, 1981, in Laconia, New Hampshire, and resided in Northfield, NH at the time of his passing. James’s journey through...
John Stewart Scharf
Jan 21, 2025
John (Jay) Stewart Scharf, Tilton, NH John Stewart Scharf of Tilton, NH passed away on January 21, 2025 at age 93 of natural causes. He was born on January 2nd 1932 on Nantucket Island. His mother always like to remind him he was a New Years baby (as no other babies had been born before him that year). He was...
Mary Lillian Pellegrini
Jan 19, 2025
Mary Pellegrini, 61, of Franklin, New Hampshire and Kensington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, after an illness that she courageously and gracefully endured. Mary was born on October 20, 1963, to Charles and Elaine (Dargie) Pellegrini in Franklin. Her beautiful life was filled with love, a close-knit family, and lasting friendships. For many years, Mary lived and...
Gary H. Plourde
Jan 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Plourde, who left this world peacefully on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 21, 1953, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Bruno and Rita Plourde (née DeNauw), Gary was a man of honor, kindness, and unwavering faith. A proud 20+ year resident of Franklin,...
Patrick Clark
Jan 10, 2025
Patrick Joseph Clark: father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all who were fortunate enough to know him, passed away peacefully on January 10 at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH after complications from multiple strokes. Pat was born on September 26, 1949 in Anoka, Minnesota to a large, loving, boisterous Irish family. He lost his father, Don Clark, at...
John Davis
Dec 30, 2024
John A. Davis, 85, of Franklin, passed away at Franklin Hospital on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born in Newport, NH on December 1, 1939, the son of Pensy and Blanche (Duhamel) Davis. After the death of his father, John was raised by his mother and stepfather, George Barton. Before moving to Franklin, he lived in Salisbury for 32...
Roger Joseph Leblanc, Jr.
Dec 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Joseph LeBlanc Jr., a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who peacefully left this world on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on Monday, April 28th, 1947, in Franklin, New Hampshire, Roger was a dedicated community member who called Belmont, NH his home. Roger served his country...
