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Theodore Olson

Theodore Olson

Feb 7, 2017

Theodore G. Olson, 79, was called to God on Feb. 7, 2017 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, near his home in Franklin, after a long battle with cancer. Theodore Gunnar Olson, was born on Jan. 5, 1938 in Concord, the son of Gunnar and Emily (Hall) Olson. He graduated from New Boston High School and joined the Navy...

Ruth Clifford

Ruth Clifford

Feb 7, 2017

Ruth E. Clifford, 90, formerly of Northfield, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home on Feb. 7, 2017. She was born in Northfield on July 21, 1926 the daughter of George and Rose (LaPlante) Clifford. Ruth previously worked as a homemaker at Merrimack County Nursing Home. She greatly enjoyed music and was a beautiful singer. Ruth was a member of the...

Charles Graham

Charles Graham

Feb 2, 2017

Charles J. Graham, 88, of Northfield, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Feb. 2, 2017. He was born and raised in Boston (Roxbury) on Aug. 7, 1928 the son of Arthur and Katherine (Stemler) Graham. He was one of nine children and is survived by three sisters, Dorothy McGarity, Pauly Higgins, and Barbara Woods, all of Massachusetts. Charles graduated from...

David Williams

David Williams

Jan 31, 2017

Biography David Williams was born Sept. 3, 1964 to Mary Williams of Brooklyn, NY. He attended New York Public Schools and later moved to New Hampshire. On Jan. 31, 2017, at 3:08 am, the Lord summoned David to his eternal home. He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Mary Williams of Brooklyn, NY, a devoted friend, Melissa Geddis of...

Brian Martin

Brian Martin

Jan 31, 2017

Biography Brian Robert Martin grew his angel wings on January 31, 2017 passing peacefully at his home in Franklin NH, at just a young age of 46. He joins his recently deceased beloved father Richard P. Martin. He leaves behind his beloved mother Rita DiStefano and step-father Joseph DiStefano. His brother Dennis Martin and wife Julie Martin, his sister Linda...

John Pastuszak

John Pastuszak

Jan 25, 2017

John M. Pastuszak, 87, of Franklin died on Jan. 25, 2017. He was born in Franklin on June 30, 1929 the son of Michael and Antonia (Krauze) Pastuszak. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin and attended local schools. He also attended trade school in Boston training as an auto body mechanic. John served in the US Navy from 1946...

Jennifer Mccusker

Jennifer Mccusker

Jan 20, 2017

Jennifer R. McCusker, 36, formerly of Northfield, died on Jan. 20, 2017 in Everett, MA. She was born in Malden, MA on Aug. 2, 1980 and was raised in Chelsea, MA and Northfield. Jennifer attended schools in Chelsea. Personal lines: Jennifer was a loving and caring person. She loved the beach and taking her children there. But most of all...

David Dufield

David Dufield

Jan 11, 2017

Biography David Allen Dufield, sr., 62, of Salisbury, passed away at his home suddenly on Jan. 11, 2017. He was born in Lebanon the son of Clarence L. Dufield, Sr. and Lucille (Lower) Dufield. David was a graduate of Merrimack Valley High School in 1972. He worked at Webster Valve in Franklin for 27 years and later at Continental Machine...

Tina Houten

Tina Houten

Jan 11, 2017

Franklin... Tina (Doucet) Houten, 49, of Franklin, died at her home on Jan. 11, 2017. She was born in Normandy, MO and resided in Franklin most of her life. Tina graduated from Franklin High School in 1987. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Lorraine (Stone) Doucet. Tina formerly worked at Diamond Lumber in Laconia, Grossman Lumber in Gilford,...

Fred Higgins, Iii

Fred Higgins, Iii

Jan 11, 2017

Biography Fred D Higgins lll, 50 of Franklin NH formerly of Seabrook and Northfield NH, passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 11th 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Franklin the son of David D Higgins Sr. and Judy (Lemner) Metzger. Fred was employed at Watts Technologies before becoming ill. Fred enjoyed fishing and hanging...

Phyllis Kerkawich

Phyllis Kerkawich

Dec 28, 2016

Mrs. Phyllis J. Kerkawich, 83, formerly of Hill, NH, died at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen on Dec. 28, 2016. She was born in Irvington, NJ on May 5, 1933 the daughter of John and Constance (Michalski) Gorley. Phyllis was raised in New Jersey where she resided until moving to Hill in 1989. She was employed for several years...

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Dec 25, 2016

Tilton, NH ... Mark "Mickey" F. Hilliard, 68, of Tilton, died at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury, MA on Dec. 25, 2016. Mickey was born in Franklin on Dec. 12, 1948 the son of Eldon and Anita (Morrill) Hilliard. He lived most of his life in the Tilton area and was a 1966 graduate of Tilton-Northfield High School....

Frances Dwyer

Frances Dwyer

Dec 25, 2016

Mrs. Frances M. Dwyer, 89, of Northfield, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Dec. 25, 2016. She was born in Millville, NJ on July 31, 1927 and is the daughter of Frank and Mary (Rich) Heston. Frances was raised in Pennsylvania moving to Hopkinton, NH in 1954. She later lived in Cape Coral and Ft. Myers, FL before returning to...

David Carr

David Carr

Dec 24, 2016

David J. Carr, 64, recently of Tilton, passed away on Dec. 24, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital of complications related to ALS. Son of Constance "Connie" (Haslam) Carr and the late Robert John Carr, he was born on Jan. 19, 1952 and raised in Hanover graduating from Hanover High School in 1971. He had resided in Cornish, NH and...

Norma French

Norma French

Dec 24, 2016

Biography Mrs. Norma French, 84, of Franklin and Bradenton, FL, died at the Peabody Home on Dec. 24, 2016.She was born in Northampton, MA the daughter of Clifford and Mary Violet (Teale) Nash.She is survived by her husband, Peter French of Bradenton, a daughter, Laura Raymond, and a son, Howie French.Funeral services will be private.

Florence Fleury

Florence Fleury

Dec 14, 2016

Mrs. Florence M. Fleury, 83, of Franklin, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Dec. 14, 2016. She was born in Hartland, VT on May 6, 1933 the daughter of Philip Jackson Downes and Daisy Belle (Sawyer) Downes. Her family moved to Cilleyville, N.H. as a child where she was raised. Florence resided in Franklin for several years. She was employed...

Ronald Godbout

Ronald Godbout

Dec 11, 2016

Northfield, NH Ronald E. Godbout, 73, of Northfield, died of brain cancer on Dec. 11, 2016. Ron was born in Augusta, Me. on March 3, 1943 the son of Clement and Germaine (Berube) Godbout. He was raised in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School in 1960. Ron has resided in Northfield since 1987. He served in the US Air...

Chester Keyser

Chester Keyser

Dec 10, 2016

Biography Northfield, NH Chester B. Keyser, 83, a resident of Northfield, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon on Dec. 10. 2016. He was born in Sanbornton on May 4, 1933 the son of Lewis and Etta Mae (Smith) Keyser. Chet was raised in Sanbornton and resided in Northfield for several years. Years ago, he was employed by Weeks Dairy...

Patricia Bradley

Patricia Bradley

Dec 9, 2016

Mrs. Patricia Betty Bradley, 85, of Franklin, died at Franklin Regional Hospital on Dec. 9, 2016. She was born in Swanton, VT on Nov. 16, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Warner) Quebec. Pat was raised in Swanton moving to Concord following her marriage where she lived until moving to Franklin in the early 50's. Several years ago, she...

Eleanor Dunn

Eleanor Dunn

Dec 6, 2016

Mrs. Eleanor Frances (Walker) Dunn, 84, of Campton, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on Dec. 6, 2016. She was born in Center Harbor on Sept. 15, 1932 the daughter of Benjamin and Margaret Walker. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Arnold C. Dunn of Campton, six children: David Daoust, Deborah St. Jean, Donna Jones, Gary Daoust,...

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