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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...
Michael Patrick Kaar
Dec 19, 2024
Michael Patrick Kaar, 36, of Hill, NH passed unexpectedly on December 19, 2024 while returning home from a plumbing job. Mike, born in Laconia, NH on January 26, 1988, came into this world during a blizzard. Mike was raised in Sanbornton, NH on his family’s horse farm where his love for animals and the great outdoors were cultivated. He graduated...
John H Hammond
Dec 17, 2024
John Herbert Hammond, age 82, of Ferrum, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents and one sibling. He is survived by his son, David Hammond (wife Stacy); three grandchildren, Kyle, Ryan, and Megan; six great-grandchildren; five siblings; and sixteen nieces and nephews. John’s passion for aviation began early. He took his first flying...
Kathleen Ann Nedeau
Dec 11, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Nedeau, 75, of Franklin. NH, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH. She was born on November 7, 1949 to the late Albert Nedeau and Irene Nedeau Carignan, of Franklin NH. A 1969 graduate of Franklin High School, Kathy worked briefly at Franklin Regional Hospital. She was well known...
George Flanders, L.
Nov 21, 2024
On Thursday, November 21st, George L. Flanders of Northfield passed on to the other side where he was surely met by many family and friends. George was a friend to all. He was born at Franklin Hospital on May 21st, 1951 to Clayton and Jeanne Flanders also of Northfield. Northfield was his beloved home for all of his 73 years....
Gertrude B. Joscelyn
Nov 16, 2024
Our dear Aunt, Gertrude Blanche Dubia Joscelyn, a long-time resident of the Northfield-Tilton area, passed peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2024, at the age of 99. Gertrude (aka Gert, Aunt Gert, Aunt Blanche), was born in Franklin, NH, on May 10, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Annie Dubia. Her family also included four brothers and one sister, now deceased:...
Joseph M. Jurta
Nov 10, 2024
Joseph Mark Jurta, 68, of Hill, died at Concord Hospital on November 10, 2024. He is survived by his two children, Melissa Genakos and Jake Jurta, their mother, Tina Jurta, daughter-in-law Amanda Wright and five grandchildren, Lilly Wright, Vanessa Genakos, Karson Genakos, Dylan Jurta and Joey Jurta. He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Jimmy Jurta. Joe was a...
Tina Marie Smith
Oct 28, 2024
Tina Marie Smith, a beloved lifetime resident of Tilton, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28th, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on Saturday, September 7th, 1963, in Franklin, New Hampshire, Tina lived a life filled with love, family, and dedication. Tina worked as a skilled Pin Maker at Easter Seals, where her dedication and hard work touched the...
Leo Robert Sargent
Oct 25, 2024
Leo Robert Sargent 1932-2024 Franklin NH-Leo Robert Sargent passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 at the Concord Hospice Center, Concord, NH at the age of 92. Born January 13, 1932, in Franklin, NH, Leo dedicated his life to his family, community and Country. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, Franklin, NH Class of 1951. Upon graduation, Leo...
Joel Clark Bashaw
Oct 23, 2024
Joel Clark Bashaw, 61, son of David and Annette (Clark) Bashaw died Oct. 23, 2024 in Concord, NH as the result of a tragic accident. Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Melissa Bashaw, an aunt, Marie Clark of CT and cousins. Calling hours will be at the Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin, NH on Wednesday, October 30,...
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