Connie Lee Hurd
Oct 24, 2023
Franklin – Connie Lee Hurd, 67, passed away on October 24, 2023, at Concord Hospital. Born and raised in Franklin, NH, Connie was the daughter of the Late Warren R. Elliott & Virginia May Elliott (Rayno). Connie will be remembered for her kind heart and gentle spirit. She was a beloved and devoted wife and mother. She loved everyone unconditionally...
Thelma F. Moses
Oct 17, 2023
Thelma gained her angel wings on October 17, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born February 10, 1926, on Flaghole Road in Andover, NH to Nellie Lockwood and Harold Tilton Sr. She was the youngest of 12 children. Thelma married Glenn Moses on March 27, 1949 and they spent many happy years together in Sanbornton, NH. They raised...
Gaylene M. Sargent
Oct 12, 2023
"Gaylene “Lene,” “Mama” Marie Sargent, born on March 7, 1963, peacefully passed away in her sleep at her childhood home in Franklin, NH on October 12, 2023. She was a loving mother to her two children, Felicia Berube and Blair Berube, who were her entire world. Growing up in Franklin, NH, Gaylene graduated from Franklin High School in 1981. She...
Joan Stevens
Oct 12, 2023
Joan M. Stevens, 79, of Northfield, passed away after a brief illness at Mountain Ridge Center on October 12, 2023. She was born in Laconia on Nov 3, 1943 the daughter of John and Anna (Barczak) Ouellette. Joan lived her life in the Northfield area. Joan was employed at the DMV for many years. She loved to garden, her dogs...
Sandra Jean Matava
Oct 7, 2023
Sandy Matava, of Sanbornton, NH, passed away in the early morning of October 7, 2023 at Concord Hospital Laconia after a short decline of health. She is now joined with her husband Bruce Matava and many other relatives that she lost throughout the years. She is survived by her loving son Matt and wife Katie of Sanbornton and her three...
John H. "Jack" Reid Sr.
Oct 7, 2023
John (Jack), H. Reid, Sr. 94, of Alexandria, NH, died peacefully surrounded by his loving children on October 7, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Tilton, New Hampshire after a long illness. Jack was born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Roland Reid, Sr., and Marion (Sheerin) Reid. As a young man, Jack was an avid...
Brenda-Lee Cecile Lockwood
Sep 28, 2023
Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our older sister, Brenda. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity. We will miss our big sister, as will those she impacted throughout her life, from friends and family to her co-workers and all who were...
Chelsea Babe Young
Sep 27, 2023
Chelsea Babe Young died suddenly at her home in Northfield, NH on Thursday September 28th 2023. Chelsea Babe Young started her life on January 2, 1990 as the first baby born at Franklin Regional Hospital that year and was featured in the paper as such, coincidentally she was also born on her grandfather’s Frank “Babe” Cross’s birthday earning his nickname...
Virginia M. (Rezza) Staples
Sep 26, 2023
Virginia Mae (Rezza) Staples, 74, of Beverly, Massachusetts, passed away after a short illness. A graduate of Beverly High School (class of 1966), she was employed 45 years in the accounting field. Upon retirement, she became a very familiar face as the day time hostess at Sam and Joe's Restaurant in Danvers for many years until 2020. After moving to...
Henry Alan Hall
Sep 26, 2023
Henry Alan Hall, 80, of Tilton, New Hampshire, peacefully passed away in his home on September 17, 2023. He was born to John and Elizabeth Hall on June 19, 1943, in Sanford, Maine. Shortly after his father's return from WWII, they moved to Berwick, Maine, where much of his young life was spent helping on the family dairy farm. He...
Robert Howard Britt
Sep 23, 2023
Robert (Bob)Howard Britt, 88, of Franklin passed away peacefully, September 23, 2023, with his loving wife and family by his side. Bob was born on June 17, 1935, to the late Helen Katherine Britt Jones and the late Howard Jackson Britt in Orlando Florida. After graduating high school, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Miami...
Delores E. (Gilpatric) Robbins
Sep 20, 2023
Dolores E. Robbins, 74, was born in Frankin, NH on November 16, 1948 to Couronna (Bergeron) and Melvin Gilpatric. She passed away on September 20, 2023 at Concord Hospital. Dolores was a stitcher for various manufacturers in the area prior to her retirement. She was a communicant of St Paul's Church in Franklin and a member of the VFW. Dolores...
Robert Philibert Sr.
Sep 17, 2023
Robert was born in Fitchburg, Ma. To Mildred Whittier Philibert and Donald Philibert 12/09/1943. Robert passed away at home after a brief illness on Sunday, Sept. 17th. He was predeceased by his mother, Mildred and father Donald and his sisters Elaine, Lynn Philibert and Roberta Chambers. Also, his son Robert Philibert Jr. He is survived by his wife of 35...
Alan E. Kimball
Sep 14, 2023
Alan E. Kimball, 72, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, September 14th, 2023 after a period of failing health. A graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1970. Alan is the son of the late Harold C. and Doris L. (Houston) Kimball. In addition to his parents, he was also...
David R. Blais
Sep 10, 2023
David R. Blais,72, of Franklin, died comfortably on Sept. 10, 2023 at Pleasant View Center in Concord. He was born in Laconia on April 14, 1951 the son of Roger Blais and Ellen (Devoid) Blais. David Blais was a hardworking and loving grandfather, father, brother and friend. He was an avid outdoorsman, farmer and an" animal on the dance floor!"...
Constance "Connie" Forest
Sep 5, 2023
Constance (Connie) Forest, 92, died peacefully at her home, September 5, 2023. Connie was born December 31, 1930 to her parents Emma and Albee Philbrick in Sanbornton, NH at the home of her aunt and uncle Lumina and Edward LaCoursiere. She moved to Somerville, MA at the age of 8 and graduated from Somerville High School in 1948. She moved...
Annette Jacques
Sep 2, 2023
Annette Jacques, 59 years of age, passed on September 2nd 2023. Annette was survived by her mother Jennie; her siblings Alvin, Jennie, and Sarah; her husband Jeff; and her children Stephanie, Joseph, and Marcelle. Annette was born March 15 1964, and she is the youngest of her siblings. She was a lifelong New Hampshire resident. She worked at Century Magnetics...
Raymond C. Dorval
Aug 27, 2023
Belmont - Raymond C. Dorval Jr, 76 of Belmont died August 27th at his home. He was born in Franklin on September 30, 1946, the son of Raymond C Dorval and Rita I (Brouillard) Dorval. He graduated from Franklin High School. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Richard Dorval and Robert Dorval and his sister Bonnie Gates....
Raymond A. Defosses
Aug 22, 2023
Franklin, NH - Raymond Alex Defosses III, of Franklin, New Hampshire, born on September 30, 1987 in Franklin, New Hampshire, to Cindy Defosses and Raymond Alex Defosses Jr, passed away at age 35 on August 22, 2023. Raymond love to watch his favorite hockey team The Boston Bruins and football team the New England Patriots with his father. He also...
Anna Mayo
Aug 21, 2023
Anna (Kiloczki) Mayo, 97, of Franklin, died at Peabody Place on Aug.21, 2023. Born in Altoona, PA on July 16, 1926 the daughter of Stella and John Kiloczki. The family came to Franklin in 1932, she has resided in Franklin ever since. Anna attended St. Mary Parochial School and was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of '44. She...
