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Bruce E. Dutch

Bruce E. Dutch

May 17, 2018

Bruce E. Dutch, 69, a resident of NH Veterans Home in Tilton, died unexpectedly on May 17, 2018. He was born in Salem, MA on Nov. 16, 1948, the son of the late Lawrence and Judith (Boober) Dutch. Bruce received his elementary education in the  Manchester school system and graduated from West High School, Class of  1966. Bruce served in...

Ethel M. Dion

Ethel M. Dion

May 14, 2018

Franklin, NH Mrs. Ethel M. Dion, 85, of Franklin, died at her home on May 14, 2018. She was born in Franklin on Nov. 4, 1932 the daughter of Frank and Katina Churas. Ethel was a lifelong Franklin resident and graduated from Franklin High School. She enjoyed singing and dancing and motorcycle rides with her late husband, James Dion who...

Gloria M. Clark

Gloria M. Clark

May 8, 2018

CONTOCOOK - Mrs. Gloria Mae Clark (Swift) 81 of Contoocook, New Hampshire died at her daughter's home surrounded by love on May 8th, 2018 at 3:24 p.m., the hour of Our Lord's death. She was born in Groveton, New Hampshire, the daughter of Louise (Trempe) & Kendall Swift, who died when she was young.  Joseph Berube of Wentworth Location was...

Richard Blair Nilsen

Richard Blair Nilsen

Apr 30, 2018

Richard "Dick" Blair Nilsen, 85, of Tilton, died at Concord Hospital on April 30, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Damariscotta, ME on March 2, 1933, the son of Lorain Marion Nilsen and Helen Shirley (Blair) Nilsen.  Dick was a graduate of the Lincoln Academy in New Castle, ME.  He served in the Army during the Korean...

Lyn A. Rowell

Lyn A. Rowell

Apr 26, 2018

Lyn A. Rowell, 56, of Chichester, died at her home on April 26, 2018. She was born in Franklin on July 7, 1961 the daughter of Lawrence and Cecile (Morrell) Rowell. She resided in Franklin and lived in Chichester  for several years. Lyn was a kind and gentle lady.  She had beautiful blue eyes and was independent and empathic with...

Theresa Y. Laroche

Theresa Y. Laroche

Apr 25, 2018

HILL, NH Theresa Yvonne LaRoche, 81, formerly of Sanbornton, NH, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home on April 25, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born in Lowell, MA on May 25, 1936 the daughter of David and Loretta (Gregoire) Valorose.  Theresa attended the Keith Hall School in Lowell, MA, and later graduated from the Concord School...

Sean David Mallory

Sean David Mallory

Apr 21, 2018

BELMONT - Sean David Mallory, 29, formerly of Belmont, succumbed to a long battle with addiction and passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. We ask that family and friends open their hearts and offer compassion without judgment for Sean and many others who still struggle with addictions. We not only grieve for the loss of Sean's life but also...

Roseamond Rayno

Roseamond Rayno

Apr 20, 2018

Tilton ,NH Mrs. Roseamond R. Rayno, 100, of Tilton, died at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia on April 20, 2018 following a brief illness. She was born in Franklin on Feb. 28, 1918 the daughter of Clifton and Lucy (Montgomery) Richie. She was raised in Sanbornton and was a graduate of Franklin High School.  She was employed at Arwood...

Celina A. Bonney

Celina A. Bonney

Apr 19, 2018

Mrs. Celina A. Bonney, 73, of Franklin, passed away surround by her family on April  19, 2018 following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Woburn, MA on June 5, 1944 the daughter of Guy and Loretta (King) Gangi. She grew up in New York City, then moved to New Hampshire where she lived for most of her...

Mary Ann Leifester

Mary Ann Leifester

Apr 11, 2018

Mary Ann Leifester, 62, of Franklin, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on April 11, 2018. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on Jan. 9, 1956 the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Litten) Levine.  She was raised in Olanta, PA and lived in Sandown NH before moving to Franklin. She formerly worked as a Dept. Mgr. at Bradlee's and...

Gregory A. Clark

Gregory A. Clark

Apr 10, 2018

Gregory A. Clark, 62, of Northfield, died at his home on April 10, 2018. He was born in Lynn, MA on May 21, 1955 the son of Albert P. Clark, Sr. and Eileen (Watson) Clark. Greg worked for 14 years as a correctional officer at the state prison in Concord, NH. He was currently employed as a mail handler at...

Tiffany Clarissa Ew - Yost

Tiffany Clarissa Ew - Yost

Apr 3, 2018

MANCHESTER - Tiffany Clarissa Drew-Yost, 44, returned to her heavenly home on April 3, 2018 after struggling with a long illness. Tiffany was born on August 7, 1973 in Concord, NH and is survived by her parents Robert K. Drew and Susan K. Sheppard. She attended Goffstown and Central High Schools. She went to Michael's School of Hair Design and...

Timothy W. Burke

Timothy W. Burke

Apr 1, 2018

Alexandria, NH Timothy W. Burke, 55, of Alexandria died on April 1, 2018 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Laconia on June 16, 1962, the son of Charles and Roberta (Price) Burke. Tim was raised in Franklin and attended local schools. He was employed for 27 years as an electrician with Florence Electric in...

Wanda Patricia Jordan

Wanda Patricia Jordan

Mar 20, 2018

Mrs. Wanda Patricia (Lepianka) Jordan, 92, of Northfield, died at Concord Hospital with her family by her side on March 20, 2018. She was born in Lowell, MA on March 17, 1926 the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (Witalis) Lepianka.   Wanda was raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1943. She was employed at JP Stevens Co....

Katherine V. Vangjel

Katherine V. Vangjel

Mar 17, 2018

Franklin -  Katherine V. Vangjel (Big Gramma), 89 of Franklin, passed away at her home on Saturday,  March 17, 2018, after a short period of failing health. Katherine was born in Northfield to parents James and Irene (Higley) Vangjel and grew up in Northfield attending Tilton - Northfield schools.  Katherine raised her daughter in Concord and was a homemaker and...

Fred Leon Hooper, Iii

Fred Leon Hooper, Iii

Mar 10, 2018

Fred Leon Hooper III "Tawny" Fred was born April 22nd, 1951 in Franklin, NH.  He passed peacefully in the early hours of March 10th 2018 at his childhood home in Hill, NH surrounded by his loving family. An only child to Irene and Fred Hooper Jr, he lived in Hill Village and neighboring Franklin for 40 years before his profession...

Barry K. Schroder

Barry K. Schroder

Mar 10, 2018

Barry K. Schroder, 54, of Tilton, died surrounded by his family on March 10, 2018 after a sudden illness. Barry loved life and enjoyed skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, golfing, and hanging around the fire with family and friends. He was truly blessed with all the family and friends that loved him. Barry was employed at Webster Valve in Franklin for the...

Clifton Carr Bartlett, Jr.

Clifton Carr Bartlett, Jr.

Feb 21, 2018

Webster, NH-Clifton C. Bartlett Jr., known as Skip Bartlett of Webster, NH, formerly of Concord, NH., passed away on Feb. 21, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 7, 1940 to Clifton (Cliff) C. and M. Doris (Dot) (Maxfield) Bartlett Sr. formally of Concord, NH.  He is survived by his beautiful, loving wife of 57 years,...

Elizbabeth Adams

Elizbabeth Adams

Feb 20, 2018

Tilton, NH Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Adams, 74, of Tilton, died at Mtn. Ridge Healthcare in Franklin on Feb. 20, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Pittsfield on May 11, 1943 the daughter of Joseph & Jennie Weydemann.  She and her husband resided in Tilton for many years. Liz was formerly employed at Winnisquam Regional Middle School in...

Geraldine Haney

Geraldine Haney

Feb 16, 2018

Franklin, NH Geraldine (Barry) Haney, 78, of Franklin, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Feb. 16, 2018. She was born in Franklin on April 20, 1939 the daughter of Steve and Kaini (Gihomes) Barry. Gerry was raised in Franklin and attended local schools. Family includes a son, John S. Haney, a sister, Georgianna Manley, and nieces and nephews. Burial in...

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