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Sam Davis

Sam Davis

Jan 13, 2020

Sam Davis, 73, of Franklin, died unexpectedly at Franklin Regional Hospital on Jan. 13, 2020. He was born in Franklin on Jan. 15, 1946 the son of Alvin and Caroline (Leighton) Davis.  Sam was a lifelong Franklin resident. Several years ago, he was employed at the JP Stevens Co.  He later was manager at Sanel Auto Parts in Franklin where...

Carolyn "Carol" L. Dion

Carolyn "Carol" L. Dion

Jan 8, 2020

Carolyn "Carol" Dion, 72, died on Jan. 8, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Franklin, NH on Feb. 16, 1947 the daughter of George E. Dion and Martha (Cruz) Bryson.  Carol was raised in Franklin and was a 1964 graduate of Franklin High School. She moved to California in 1965, returning to Franklin after...

Muriel L. Battye

Muriel L. Battye

Jan 3, 2020

Muriel L. Battye, 91, of Franklin NH, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, Boscawen NH. She was born in Franklin on February 14, 1928 the daughter of Earl Picard and Beatrice (Hines) Picard. Muriel graduated from Franklin High School in 1946 where she was a member of several clubs. After graduation she married...

Lenore "Lennie" Bourdeau

Lenore "Lennie" Bourdeau

Jan 2, 2020

Lenore "Lennie" Bourdeau, 82, of Franklin, died on Jan. 2, 2020 at the Jack Byrne Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon. She was born in Marion, MA on April 18, 1937 the daughter of Charles and Edna (Clark) Lovell. Lennie lived in Mass. and New Jersey prior to moving to NH. Lennie loved cooking for local organizations, sewing, gardening, visiting with...

Ian Seth Hanley

Ian Seth Hanley

Jan 1, 2020

Obituary for Ian Hanley Ian Seth Hanley, 38, died January 1, 2020, at his home in Franklin, NH. He was born in Portsmouth, NH April 16, 1981. Ian was a dedicated father who loved his children with all his heart and was proud of who they were growing up to be. He was a hard worker who loved to make...

Kenneth E. Gorrell

Kenneth E. Gorrell

Dec 28, 2019

Kenneth Edward Gorrell of Northfield, NH passed away at his home on December 28, 2019. Ken was born on October 22, 1963 in Rochester, NH and spent his childhood in Northfield, at a farmhouse that has been in the family since the 1700s.  He graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY where he...

Patricia Laplante

Patricia Laplante

Dec 28, 2019

Patricia LaPlante, a beloved teacher and musician who was active for many years in both her church and community, died Dec. 28, 2019, after a long illness. She was 81. Pat's was a well-known voice in the Pemi Choral Society as well as in the choir at St. Paul's Church, where the diminutive musician would also occasionally substitute at the...

Lorette P. Thibeault

Lorette P. Thibeault

Dec 14, 2019

Franklin...Mrs. Lorette P. Thibeault, 77, of Franklin, died at her home surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 14, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life for 47 years, "Sweet Ronnie," Ronald A. Thibeault who died in 2013. Lorette was born in Ashland on April 6, 1942 the daughter of Ernest J. Paquette and...

Robert N. Oxford, Jr.

Robert N. Oxford, Jr.

Dec 4, 2019

Robert Newell Oxford Jr. "Bob" (88), who resided in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts during his lifetime, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the N.H. Veterans Home in Tilton, New Hampshire after a long illness.  He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Schneider of Andover, MA, and his three children, Robert E. Oxford, Douglas W. Oxford, and...

Mary Frances Murphy

Mary Frances Murphy

Nov 29, 2019

Mary Frances Murphy, 61, died at her home on October 29, 2018 after a period of declining health. She was born in Stoneham, MA on January 9, 1958, the daughter of Howard and Aurelia (Rodgers) Murphy. Her family lived in Plaistow, NH, and Mary graduated from Timberlane Regional High School, class of 1976.  She later attended Plymouth State College (now...

Beverly L. Sargent

Beverly L. Sargent

Nov 22, 2019

Beverly L. (Cilley) Sargent, 90, of Franklin died on November 22, 2019 at Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia after a long period of illness. She was surrounded by her loving children and extended family members. She was born in Franklin on August 27, 1929 the daughter of Allen and Dorothy (Morrill) Cilley.  Beverly graduated from Franklin High School in 1947.Beverly...

Mark S. Beaupre

Mark S. Beaupre

Nov 12, 2019

Mark S. Beaupre, 65, of Franklin, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Nov. 12, 2019. He was born in Franklin on Oct. 13, 1954 the son of Valmore and Bertha (Hubbard) Beaupre. Mark was a lifelong resident of Franklin and attended local schools.   He also has a camp in Warner. When Mark was younger, he worked for Mr. Yacopucci selling...

Averill Knorr Lacoursiere

Averill Knorr Lacoursiere

Nov 5, 2019

Averill K. LaCoursiere (1985 -2019) Mr. Averill K. LaCoursiere, age 34, of Portsmouth, NH died following a period of failing health. Mr. LaCoursiere was born prematurely at MMC, Portland, ME on April 18, 1985. Because of the prematurity he developed a condition called cerebral palsy (CP). He died at Portsmouth (NH) Regional Hospital, November 5, 2019. He was the oldest...

Florence B. Edmunds

Florence B. Edmunds

Nov 1, 2019

Florence Elizabeth Bernier Edmunds, 101, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Franklin on November 1, 2019. She was born in Laconia on September 30, 1918 the youngest child of Charles and Julia (Houle) Bernier. Florence was raised in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School in 1936.  While in High School, she participated in the basketball and...

Leroy F. Hollis, Jr.

Leroy F. Hollis, Jr.

Nov 1, 2019

LeRoy F. Hollis, Jr., 77, of Franklin, died at his home on Nov.1, 2019. He was born in New London, CT on May 19, 1942the son of LeRoy F Hollis, Sr. and Dorothy (Chapman) Hollis. He was raised in New London and attended local schools. He married his late wife, Eleanor (Dunbar) Hollis in 1962 when the moved to Willimantic,...

Alice Lancaster

Alice Lancaster

Oct 29, 2019

Alice Lancaster, 73, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was diagnosed with Metastasized Breast Cancer September 2017. Alice, also well known as Babe, was born Saturday, September 7, 1946 to William and Alice (Stevens) Walshaw. Her brothers: Billy, Harold, Bobbie and Tommy. Married December 23, 1974 to Maynard Lancaster until 45 years later, death did part them with her...

Frank W. Deforge, Jr.

Frank W. Deforge, Jr.

Oct 28, 2019

Frank W. DeForge, Jr., 71, of Franklin, died at his home with his loved ones around him on Oct. 28, 2019 following a long illness. He was born in Franklin on July 20, 1948 the son of Frank W. DeForge, Sr. and Nancy (Cross) DeForge. He was raised in Franklin and attended local schools. Frank was a self-employed painter for...

Paula R. Bryant

Paula R. Bryant

Oct 16, 2019

Paula R. Bryant, 63, of Franklin passed at Laconia Rehabilitation Center on Oct. 16, 2019. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 5, 1956 the daughter of  Paul and Rita (Brunelle) Poissant.  She lived most of her life in Franklin and was a 1975 graduate of Franklin High School. Paula and her husband operated Central State Cleaning and...

Lori Jane Dyer

Lori Jane Dyer

Oct 8, 2019

Lori Jane Dyer, passed away suddenly at her home in Franklin on October 8, 2019. She was born at Peterborough, N. H. on February 22, 1961. Lori was raised in Antrim, N. H. and attended the Antrim Schools and Con Val High School in Peterborough. She had worked at New Hampshire Ball Bearing and Ames Department Store in Peterborough, N....

Robert Henry Bourdeau

Robert Henry Bourdeau

Oct 6, 2019

Franklin Mr. Robert H. Bourdeau, 81, of Franklin, died at his home on Oct. 6, 2019. He was born in Franklin on Feb. 2, 1938 the son of Louis and Nellie (Moulton) Bourdeau. Mr. Bourdeau lived in Franklin and at age 9 moved to Penacook.  He graduated from Merrimack Valley High School in 1958. Following graduation, he enlisted in the...

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