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Carlton R. Antrim

Carlton R. Antrim

May 25, 2023

Carlton R. Antrim (Bob) age 84, passed away at home on May 25, 2023 after a period of declining health. Born July 22, 1938 in Allentown, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Carl R. and Beverly (Bowers) Antrim. He was a man whose bark was way bigger than his bite. He was a kind hearted soul that...

Gloria A. Davis

Gloria A. Davis

May 3, 2023

Gloria A. Davis, 78, of Franklin, died unexpectedly at Concord Hospital on May 3, 2023. She was born in Laconia on April 14, 1945 the daughter of Armand and Rita (Garneau) Menard.  Gloria was a lifelong resident of Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1963. Gloria was formerly employed at the Sears store in Franklin and later worked...

Marjorie F. Norris

Marjorie F. Norris

Apr 23, 2023

Marjorie F. Norris of Webster died in Concord at the tender age of 93.  She was born in Manchester on Dec. 4, 1929 the daughter of Allen and Evelyn (Frost) Norris. In 1963 she took a housekeeping position at The Austin Home in Webster.  She worked there until her retirement and decided to stay where she lived out the rest...

George Franz, Jr.

George Franz, Jr.

Apr 21, 2023

George Franz, Jr. passed away 21 April, 2023 due to complications from a stroke that he suffered in August. He died peacefully with his wife Ann and family at his side. George was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts on 22 December 1935 to George and Margaret Franz.  He graduated from the University of Massachusetts (BS-1960, MA-1962), and he served in the...

Patricia Prince

Patricia Prince

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia (Varney) Prince passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 after a long period of declining health. She was born in Franklin, NH and lived there her entire life. "Pat" graduated from Franklin High School in 1947. She worked many years at Franklin Savings Bank and retired from there in 1994. After retirement, she volunteered at Franklin Hospital gift shop...

Robert A. Morrison

Robert A. Morrison

Apr 8, 2023

On April 9, 2023 Robert A. Morrison, surrounded by his family, went home to be with Jesus. Bob was born November 16, 1948 to Robert and Doris (Heman) Morrison. Bob leaves his wife and soulmate of 51 years, Anna (Laughy) Morrison, his dearly loved children, Melina and Brian LaValley, Patrick and Lauren (Boutin) Morrison and Adam Morrison. His precious grandchildren,...

Greg M. Pabst

Greg M. Pabst

Apr 5, 2023

Greg passed away on 04/5/2023 after a long and hard-fought battle with Covid. Greg was born on 10/07/1963 in Cornwall, NY, the fourth of five sons of George & Elaine Pabst.  He moved to NH with his family and graduated from Franklin High School in 1981.  While in school, he enjoyed playing football and competing in track and field. After...

Gary Chip Laroche

Gary Chip Laroche

Apr 5, 2023

We lost a great friend today - someone honest, with strong principles.  Chip was born in Franklin in 1954 to Odias and Gloria (Puffinburger) Laroche.  He owned and operated Thunder Small Engine, where he sold and repaired lawn mowers, snow blowers and just about anything with an engine.  Many depended on him - and he always delivered.  Like his Dad,...

Carol A. Burdick

Carol A. Burdick

Apr 2, 2023

Carol A. Burdick 80, a Franklin resident for many years, died at the Merrimack County Home on April 2, 2023. She was born at home in the middle of a snowstorm, in Springfield, N.H. on February 18, 1943 daughter of Marion and Norman Macie Sr. She leaves her five children; a son Robert Burdick Sr. and wife Nancy; a daughter...

Robert Joseph Perron

Robert Joseph Perron

Mar 23, 2023

Robert Joseph Perron, 69, was born to the late Rene Wilfred Perron and the late Pauline Gaudette Perron on May 8, 1953. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, MA, attended Southern NH University and Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He was a veteran of the US Army, achieving the rank of Spec 4. Bob was a...

Raymond C. "Razor" Cilley

Raymond C. "Razor" Cilley

Mar 20, 2023

Raymond C. "Razor" Cilley, 66, of Tilton died at Concord Hospital on March 20, 2023. He was born in Franklin on March 15, 1957 the son of Howard A. Cilley, Sr. and Valerie (Bighley) Cilley.   Ray was raised in Tilton and later also resided in North Carolina and Maine. He was a self-employed tattoo artist. He enjoyed riding the "bikes",...

Valerie Laura Cilley

Valerie Laura Cilley

Feb 27, 2023

Valerie Laura (Winters) Cilley, 82, of Hill, New Hampshire, died at her home Monday, February 27, 2023. Valerie was born December 9, 1940 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Augustine "Gus" Winters and Gertrude (Beaumont) Winters. In addition to her parents, Valerie was predeceased by her sister Gail (Winters) MacIver and her brother Michael Winters. Valerie leaves behind her...

Janet K. Young

Janet K. Young

Feb 27, 2023

Northfield ... On Monday the 27th at approximately 5:30 pm Janet K. Young entered the clearing at the end of the path. She passed away peacefully with her best friend Lucy by her side. Lucy and Janet reconnected after both losing their husbands and soulmates around the same time, developing a relationship more akin to sisters than friends. She was...

William "Bill" Laflamme

William "Bill" Laflamme

Feb 25, 2023

William (Bill) LaFlamme, 66. of Franklin passed away on Feb. 25 2023.  He was a longtime resident of Franklin, and part of the graduating class of 1976 of Franklin High School. He worked at Watts (Webster Valve) for 38 years. Also, delivered Meal on Wheels to the elderly for more than 10 years. He was a Cub Master for pack...

George "Babe" M. Manyan

George "Babe" M. Manyan

Feb 24, 2023

JAMESTOWN, RI - George M. Manyan, 84, died Friday, February 24, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Jamestown, RI. Born on February 22, 1939, in Providence, RI, he moved to Salisbury with his family at the age of seven.  He was the son of George and Gladys (Nalbandian) Manyan. George, known as Babe to family and close friends,...

Florence E. Leblanc

Florence E. Leblanc

Feb 17, 2023

Sanbornton... Florence (Partridge) LeBlanc, 78, passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and friends.  Her spirit was released from her worn out shell of a body thanks to her love of Winston 100's, and is now reunited with her loved ones.  More than likely, she is sitting at a slot machine pulling the handle...

Madeline Joyce

Madeline Joyce

Feb 17, 2023

Pembroke Madeline (Daigneault) Joyce, 80, of Pembroke, passed away on Feb. 17th at Peabody Place in Franklin. Madeline has gone home to be with her Lord. She was born in Franklin on June 12, 1942 to Yvonne (Rheault) and Arthur Daigneault. She grew up in Franklin, graduated from Franklin High School in 1960.  Her working years were spent at Merrimack...

Rachel E. Caroll

Rachel E. Caroll

Feb 14, 2023

Franklin, NH - Rachel E. Carroll of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 12, 2023. Born in Franklin NH on April 4,1931. Rachel was the daughter of the late Alfred H. and Roseanna Boudreau Marceau. Rachel attended and graduated from St. Mary Catholic School in 1945 and graduated from Franklin High School of Franklin NH...

George H. Anderson

George H. Anderson

Feb 10, 2023

George H. Anderson, 98, of Londonderry, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2023 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown.  He was born in Brockton, MA the only son of Herman and Edith Anderson. He was a WWII veteran having served the US Army. He attended Bentley College in MA and also earned a real estate broker's license.  George retired...

Jeannette Theresa Kollar

Jeannette Theresa Kollar

Jan 22, 2023

Jeannette Theresa (Hebert) Kollar of St. Petersburg Florida died January 22 after a period of failing health.  She was born November 7, 1930, in Franklin, New Hampshire, daughter of Henry and Mathilda (Gagne) Hebert.  Jeannette graduated from Franklin High School in 1948.  She married Bernard A. Kollar on August 23,1949 at Saint Paul's church.  He predeceased her in 2003 after...

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