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James M. Belware
Oct 21, 2018
James M. Belware, age 40, died of an unexpected illness on Sunday October 21, 2018 at Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebenon, NH. James was a loving father and had a passion for life. He loved to go camping and fishing with his kids. The louder the music the better and as a pass time loved shooting pool. He is predeceased by...
Michael E. O'Rourke
Oct 19, 2018
OBITUARY Franklin, NH Michael E. O'Rourke, 61, of Franklin, died at his home on Oct. 19, 2018, with his family by his side. Mike was born in Franklin on Dec. 10, 1956 the son of Edward and Jacqueline (Daoust) O'Rourke. Mike was a graduate of Franklin High School and Graham Junior College and then continued his education at UNH. He...
Wilfred Leo Gauthier
Oct 13, 2018
Wilfred "Will" Leo Gauthier, 75, of Franklin, went to the Lord on Oct. 13, 2018. He was born in Montpelier, VT the son of Wilfred and Katherine (Rouelle) Gauthier. Will was raised in Montpelier and resided in Franklin over 40 years. For many years, he participated in the "Walk for Hunger" in Franklin. He enjoyed county music and would yodel...
Ashley J. Mccarthy-Tremblay
Oct 7, 2018
Ashley J McCarthy-Tremblay passed away suddenly on Oct 7th, 2018 at her home in Franklin NH. She was born in Cambridge, MA on July 30, 1991. She was raised in Salem, NH before moving to Franklin in 2012. She was employed by Cumberland Farms in Tilton NH She leaves behind her mother and step father, Kelly & Christopher Plaisted of...
Nancy Elaine Kinney
Oct 6, 2018
Nancy was born in Franklin NH on October 13th 1953. She passed away at home with her family on October 6th 2018 due to failing health. Nancy leaves behind many loved ones. Nancy was an avid knitter and loved making blankets and sweaters. She was a seamstress for most of her life, working at Annalee's in Meredith NH and ending...
Arnold Raymond Lafrance
Sep 23, 2018
NORTHFIELD - Arnold Raymond LaFrance, 76, of Northfield passed away at his home on Sept. 23, 2018, after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Betty McManus LaFrance for the past 45 years. Arnold was born on Jan. 3, 1942, in Laconia to the late Raymond LaFrance and Lilly Hemmingway Fontaine. In his earlier years, he...
Roberta Helen Mandrey
Sep 23, 2018
Penacook - Roberta (Bobbie) Helen Howe Mandrey passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home which was her home for the past 5 years. Bobbie was born May 17, 1940 at Franklin Hospital. The daughter of George Frederic and Kathleen May Howe. She grew up at 568 Central Street in Franklin, NH with her sisters...
Richard Everett Cross
Sep 13, 2018
Mr. Richard E. Cross, 80, of Franklin, died at Mtn. Ridge Healthcare Center on Sept. 13, 2018. He was born in Franklin on Jan. 18, 1938 the son of Everett and Alice (Antill) Cross. Dickie resided in Franklin all of his life. For many years, he was employed at Tilton Endless Belt Co. He loved animals, especially squirrels, as well...
Harlie Edwin Ball
Sep 12, 2018
Harlie E. Ball, 84, of Franklin, NH, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Sept. 12, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born in Guildhall, VT on May 28, 1934 the son of Wilbur W. Ball, Sr., and Dorothy (Woodward) Ball. Harlie served in the NH Army National Guard attaining the rank of Corporal. He was employed for 48 years...
Nancy Ann Beaupre
Sep 8, 2018
LEBANON, N.H. - Nancy Ann Beaupre, 79, of Barnstead, N.H. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon after a long illness. She was the widow of Donald A. Beaupre and enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage before his death in 2001....
Arvilla "Millie" Chapman
Sep 5, 2018
OBITUARY Mrs. Arvilla "Millie" Chapman, 89, formerly of Tilton, died at Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia on September 5, 2018. She was born in Tilton on October 10, 1928 the daughter of Perley and Hazel (Wright) Braley. Mrs. Chapman was raised in Tilton and attended local schools. She was formerly employed at Merrimack County Nursing Home, Belknap County Nursing...
Loretta Rich
Sep 3, 2018
Loretta (LaPlante) Rich, 94, of Franklin, died on Sept. 3, 2018 at Mtn. Ridge Healthcare. She was born in Franklin on Nov. 8, 1923 the daughter of Romeo and Eva (LaPage) LaPlante. Loretta resided in Franklin most of her life. For many years, she was a self-employed preschool teacher. Mrs. Rich was a member of the former Catholic Daughters of...
Ernest L. Burdick, Jr.
Sep 3, 2018
Ernest L Burdick, Jr., 78, a Franklin resident for many years, died at his home in Tilton on Sept.3, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born in Westerly, RI on March 6, 1940 the son of Julia & Ernest Burdick Sr. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. Mr. Burdick worked at NH Bituminous for over 50...
Therese E. Houde
Aug 21, 2018
Miss Therese E. Houde, 78, of Concord, died at Concord Hospital on Aug. 21, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 27, 1940 the daughter of Clement J. and Annette (Gendron) Houde. Â She was raised in St. Johnsbury and graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy in 1958. Miss Houde was raised in St....
Robert J. Saulnier, Jr.
Aug 6, 2018
Robert J. Saulnier, Jr., 46, of Franklin, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on Aug. 6, 2018. He was born in Framingham, MA on July 25, 1972 the son of Robert J. Saulnier, Sr. and Barbara (Bradley) Desbiens. Rob was raised in Marlboro, MA, moved to Epsom, NH., and then resided in the Lakes Region before moving to Franklin. He...
Wayne A. Brouillard
Aug 6, 2018
Franklin, NH Wayne A. Brouillard, 51, a resident of Franklin, died unexpectedly at Concord Hospital on Aug.6, 2018. He was born in Franklin on Sept. 25, 1966 the son of Francis "Frank" Brouillard and Jean (Melbourne) Brouillard. Wayne attended local school and graduated from. He was a self-employed carpenter and previously worked at Polyclad. Before his illness, Wayne enjoyed fishing...
John Manning Nevin
Aug 1, 2018
Salisbury, NH Mr. John "Jack" Manning Nevin, 84, of Salisbury, died at NH Veterans Home in Tilton on Aug. 1, 2018. Jack was born in Boston on Oct. 28, 1933. He was raised in Woodstock, VT . He later resided in Brewster, MA and graduated from Orleans High School in 1951. He served as a Corporal in the US Army...
Donald A. Bickford
Jul 29, 2018
Tilton, NH Donald (Don) Arthur Bickford of Tilton New Hampshire died peacefully at 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, July 29, at the Tilton Veterans Home. He was 92. Don was born in Rumney, New Hampshire on May 20, 1926 to Preston Bickford and Mary (Baker) Bickford and was a lifelong native of the state. He was a veteran of both...
Pauline J. Stavro
Jul 27, 2018
Pauline Stavro, 84, Â Â a longtime resident of Franklin, NH, passed away peacefully Thursday July 27th 2018 at the Concord VNA Hospice House. The daughter of John and Magdeline (Notides) Lillios, Pauline came to the US at age 2 and lived in Concord with her family. She graduated from Concord High in 1952 and resided in Franklin for her 66 year...
Roland J. Robichaud
Jul 27, 2018
Roland J. (Robie) Robichaud age 87 died July 27, 2018 at Hospice House in Concord New Hampshire after a period of declining health. Roland was born in Franklin to Wildie and Louise (Vigneault) Robichaud and was a lifelong resident, moving to Tilton in 2003. A graduate of Franklin High School class of 1948 he spent three years working in Keegan...
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