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James Michael Doucett

James Michael Doucett

Dec 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother “Jim the Yardman” Doucett. Jim was a kind and generous soul who would do anything for anyone. He loved life, his family, and his cat Dino. Jim would literally give you the shirt off his back – if you commented on his numerous t-shirts, he would say,...

Christina Sue Melick

Christina Sue Melick

Dec 25, 2023

Christina Melick, of Franklin, NH, died December 25, 2023, with loved ones at her bedside. She is the daughter of Jack and Martha Melick, and younger sister to Charles, George (deceased) and Jeff. Her family had roots in the Mid-West. She leaves behind her partner of twenty-five years, Laurence Anderson, her brothers, Chuck (Marcia) Melick of Atlanta, and three nieces,...

Erin A. Glenn

Erin A. Glenn

Dec 23, 2023

Erin M. (Anderson) Glenn “BOI” Erin peacefully passed from this earth on December 23, 2023, at the Hospice House in Concord, New Hampshire after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on February 13, 1937, on Galveston Island, Texas to Edward and Fletcher James (Randolph) Anderson. Erin remained a proud Galvestonian, (a very proud BOI, aka Born on the...

George J. Daigneault

George J. Daigneault

Dec 15, 2023

George "Joe" Daigneault 90, passed away at home with his family by his side. Joe was born on October 30, 1933, in Franklin, NH the son of Frank and Irene (Morin) Daigneault. He was a graduate of Franklin High School class of 1951. He married his high school sweetheart in 1954 they would have celebrated their 70-wedding anniversary in March....

Charles Edward Cilley

Charles Edward Cilley

Dec 11, 2023

Charles Edward Cilley, 87, of Winnisquam, NH, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1936, in Hill, NH. Charles was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and long-time partner to Margaret Dunn. Charles was known for his great sense of humor and love for country music. In his younger days, he earned the nickname "spaghetti legs"...

Kathryn Ruth Lavigne

Kathryn Ruth Lavigne

Dec 4, 2023

Kathryn R. Lavigne, 74, of Franklin, died at her home on Dec. 4, 2023. She was born in Franklin on Oct. 12, 1949 the daughter of Allen and Dorothy (Morrill) Cilley. Kathy was raised in Franklin and attended local schools later graduated from Franklin Pierce College. She enjoyed playing games at the Saturday family gatherings, taking walks, playing Bingo, and...

Carol Ann Cross

Carol Ann Cross

Dec 4, 2023

Carol Ann (Lamprey) Cross, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. She was born at home in Canterbury, NH on May 29, 1938 the daughter of Herbert and Ethel (Burleigh) Lamprey. Carol was one of ten children. Carol attended a one room school house in Canterbury through the eighth grade and later attended high school...

Michael Joseph Murphy

Michael Joseph Murphy

Dec 3, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce that Michael Murphy (71) went to his heavenly family on the most fitting day, his dad’s birthday, 12/3/23. He was born and lived in Manchester NH until 1982. A proud Navy Veteran that went on to become a copier service technician working for Toshiba for over 30 years. He volunteered for many civic, municipal, charitable,...

Dorothy Evelyn Brock

Dorothy Evelyn Brock

Dec 2, 2023

Dorothy Brock, 58, passed away December 2, peacefully after a period of declining health. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born April 4, 1965, in Franklin NH to Roger and Norma Laro. As a child, Dorothy grew up in Andover NH where she enjoyed playing with her younger siblings and her Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls. She...

Thomas Edward Jordan

Thomas Edward Jordan

Nov 26, 2023

Thomas E. Jordan,71, of Northfield, N.H. passed away on Sunday, November 26,2023 at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord after a six year fight with lung cancer. Tom was born on July 20,1952, the youngest of eight children born to William and Clara (Osgood) Jordan of Concord, N.H. Although Tom was only 15 when his dad passed away, he learned...

James Robert Beyer

James Robert Beyer

Nov 25, 2023

James (Buddy) Beyer of Franklin New Hampshire died on Nov. 25,2023 in his home. He was born in Manhattan, New York on June 6, 1949 son of Robert and Rita (Mc Cormack) Beyer. He grew up in Buffalo New York and later moved to Nashua, New Hampshire, where he graduated from the Nashua High School, he enjoyed being on the...

Rickie Mike Stone

Rickie Mike Stone

Nov 25, 2023

Rickie Mike Stone, Jr., 55, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Rickie attended Gilford High School. He is the son of the late Linda Place and Rickie Stone, Sr. He leaves behind his stepfather Thomas Place, his sister, Kim Daigneau, a brother Robert Stone, his two sons, Justin Stone and Jerrod Stone, his beloved ex-wife Mellise, best friend Mike...

Donna Lee Love

Donna Lee Love

Nov 24, 2023

Donna L. Love, 72, of Franklin, died unexpectedly at her home on Nov. 24, 2023. She was born in Concord on Sept. 2, 1951 the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Gullage) Love. Donna was raised in Concord and attended both the Concord and Bishop Brady School Districts. Donna worked for various companies throughout her life, most notably Sprague Electric, The...

Katherine Dawn Boucher

Katherine Dawn Boucher

Nov 24, 2023

Katherine Dawn (Lantz) Boucher of Northfield NH passed away in her home on Friday November 24th from colon cancer. Kate was born on September 10, 1975 in Millington TN. She graduated from Merrimack High School and went on to study computer science at Virginia Wesleyan University. While at Virginia Wesleyan she joined the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority where she made...

Alma T. Andrews

Alma T. Andrews

Nov 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Alma Teresa Andrews Alma Teresa Andrews, born on February 20, 1943, peacefully departed this world at Merrimack County Nursing Home on November 22, 2023. She was a native of Franklin, New Hampshire, born to Ernest and Gracia St. Pierre. Alma was one of six siblings, including three brothers, the late Robert St. Pierre, Frank St. Pierre...

Margaret Francis Spooner

Margaret Francis Spooner

Nov 20, 2023

Margaret Francis Ann (Shannon) Spooner died peacefully in her home in Northfield N.H. on the 20th of November 2023, she was surrounded by her family. She was 72 years old. Marge (as she was known) was born on September 1st, 1951, in Warwick, RI. The daughter of the late Joseph Shannon Sr. and Ruth Baker, she attended Saint Kevin elementary...

Bradley T. Haas

Bradley T. Haas

Nov 17, 2023

Bradley T. Haas, 63, died November 17, 2023 while on duty as a Security Officer at The New Hampshire Hospital. Brad was the son of Donald and Virginia Haas of Franklin NH. He grew up in Franklin NH, and attended Franklin High School. He went on to serve his country as a Military Police Officer in the US Army before...

Bruce Mcdonald

Bruce Mcdonald

Nov 13, 2023

Bruce E McDonald, Sr.,72, lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 13,2023. He was born September 7,1951 in Franklin, the son of Roland and Evelyn (Keyser) McDonald. He was an Employee for the City of Franklin for 20 + years until retirement. Everyone knows Bruce couldn't just sit around after...

Eugene A. Heighton

Eugene A. Heighton

Oct 31, 2023

Eugene Heighton, 78 passed away on October 31st 2023, at the NH Veteran’s Home in Tilton, NH. Gene grew up in Lexington, MA. Although he kept in touch with many of his classmates up until recent years, after high school he went on to Boston University. From there, he pursued his passion for flight at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute in Daytona,...

Robert C. Sherwell

Robert C. Sherwell

Oct 26, 2023

It is with great sadness the family of R. Craig Sherwell announce his death on Oct. 26, 2023 after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was born on Nov.19, 1947 in Salisbury, Md. He served in the US Navy as a submariner. Following his military service, he attended and graduated for University of Salisbury, Maryland, after which he...

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