Lorraine A. Proctor
Nov 26, 2018
Lorraine A. Proctor, 94, formerly of Northfield passed away peacefully at Mtn. Ridge Center, Franklin on November 26, 2018. She was born in Northfield, NH on January 25, 1924 the daughter of Henry J. Ketchum and Eva M. (Theberge) Ketchum. She graduated from Tilton-Northfield High School in 1944. She worked for more than 35 years in the waxing department of...
Gwendolyn Hodgdon
Nov 16, 2018
Gwendolyn Hodgdon, 69, of Franklin, died at Mtn. Ridge Center in Franklin on Nov. 16, 2018. She was born in Bar Harbor, ME on Sept. 3, 1949 the daughter of Ralph and Betty (White) Hodgdon. She was previously employed at Seth Thomas, Rivco, Polyclad, and Freudenberg NOK prior to retiring. She is survived by 3 children, Robert Auprey of Sanbornton,...
Michael K. Cote
Nov 15, 2018
Michael K. Cote, 66, of Franklin, died unexpectedly at his home on November 15, 2018.Born February 2, 1952 to Armand J. Cote Sr. and Cecile M. (Drouin) Cote.  Mike, a lifetime resident of Franklin, was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended the University of New Hampshire's Thompson School. An avid golfer, for a time he was the Pro...
Florence D. Andrus
Nov 15, 2018
Florence Dorothy (Readyhough) Andrus passed away peacefully on November 15, 2018, while holding her daughter's hand. She was 86 years old. You probably knew her as Flo, but more likely as "Nana." She was born November 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Rose Mary and Edward George Readyhough, one of 10 children.Her early work in NH was at the Laconia...
Robert J. Brown
Nov 14, 2018
Robert J. Brown, 70, a longtime Franklin resident, died at Hospice House in Concord on Nov. 14, 2018. He was born in Franklin on Nov. 20, 1947 the son of Ernest and Frances (Cushing) Brown. Â Bob attended local schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1965 and attended NH Technical College.Bob entered the US Navy in 1968 and completed basic...
Edward F. Plizga
Nov 8, 2018
Mr. Edward F. Plizga, 91, a lifelong Franklin resident, died at his home on Nov. 8, 2018 He was born in Franklin on Nov. 17, 1926 the son of Peter and Caroline (Kulacz) Plizga and attended local schools. During World War II, he served in the US Army and was stationed in Berlin, Germany for 2 years. As a Master...
Robert L. Ball
Nov 5, 2018
On Nov 5 2018 LCDR Robert L. Ball USN Ret (SS) passed on to his eternal patrol, he was 84 years old. He was born in Hemple Mo. to parents Benjamin and Irmal Ball. In his final years he struggled with Alzheimer's disease. He was lovingly cared for by the amazing staff at the New Hampshire State Veterans Home in...
Jeannette N. Morency
Nov 5, 2018
Franklin, NH Miss Jeannette N. Morency, 92, formerly of Franklin, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen on Nov. 5, 2018. She was born in Franklin on Dec. 10, 1925 the daughter of Octave and Emelie (St. Pierre) Morency. She lived in Franklin most of her life and attended St. Mary School and graduated from Franklin High School in...
Teresa H. Ake
Oct 30, 2018
Concord, NH Miss Teresa H. Drake, 85, formerly of Concord and Bow, died at Pleasant View Health Center in Concord on Oct. 30, 2018. She was born in Danbury on July 13, 1933, the daughter of Howard and Estelle (Huntoon) Drake. Teresa was raised in Danbury and graduated from the former Andover High School in 1951. She was employed for...
Dorothy B. Keniston
Oct 28, 2018
Dorothy B. (Preble) Keniston, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 28, 2018 at age 94. She was born in Bristol, NH on June 7, 1924 the daughter of George E. and Dorothy (Littlefield) Preble. To her family, she was always known as "Tootie." Dorothy was raised in Bristol and graduated from Bristol High School with the Class of...
Jane M. Fredette
Oct 24, 2018
Jane M. (Lefebvre) Fredette, 89, of Tilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 24th at Merrimack County Nursing Home, following a period of failing health. She was born February 1, 1929 in Franklin. She was the daughter of Joseph and Aurore (Sylvestre) Lefebvre. She grew up in Franklin and was a 1947 graduate of Franklin High School. Jane worked for 27...
Esther M. Edwards
Oct 23, 2018
Mrs. Esther M. (Neuman) Edwards, 100, a lifelong resident of Manchester's West Side, died at the Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort in Franklin, NH on Oct. 23, 2018. She was born in Manchester on June 25, 1918 the daughter of Karl and Anna (Gansler) Neumann. Esther was raised in West Manchester where she resided for 98 years. She married Clarence...
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...
