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Walter Howard Crane
Feb 24, 2026
Walter "John" Howard Crane, 81, of Hillsboro, NH, passed away peacefully at home on February 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, Darline Crane (Wife), Natalie Crane (Daughter), Abigail VonDette (Granddaughter), Mitchell Crane (Son), Adam VonDette, and Kitterhi Durgin.
Walter was born to Roscoe and Katherine Crane of Washington, NH, on August 11th, 1944. Where he grew up on their...
Kris Norman Stewart
Feb 13, 2026
Norman Kris Stewart, 74, a lifelong resident of Francestown, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 13, 2026, following a sudden illness.
Kris was born on December 27, 1951, in Nashua, NH, the son of Norman James Stewart and Elizabeth Barnard Kittredge.
As a young child, Kris's interest in earth-moving equipment was sparked while driving to Florida, watching...
Heather Marino
Feb 12, 2026
Heather Christine Marino, 86, of Henniker, NH passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 after battling a long illness. Her children and extended family had precious moments with her during her final days.
Heather was born on March 17, 1939 in Malden, MA. She grew up in Malden with her late stepfather and mother Arnold and Florence Swanson and...
David Alan Edwards
Feb 4, 2026
David A. Edwards, 69 of Contoocook, NH, passed away sleeping peacefully in the early morning hours of February 4, 2026 at the Hospice House in Concord, NH.
David lived in Contoocook his entire life, attending Hopkinton schools. He worked in maintenance positions at several companies within the same building in Contoocook beginning with Converse Rubber in 1976 until his retirement...
Elizabeth Ottens
Feb 3, 2026
Elizabeth Ottens 82, of Hillsborough NH, passed unexpectedly on February 3, 2026.
Elizabeth who many referred to as Bettye or Betty Boop was born December 7, 1943 in Dover NH and was raised in Hillsborough NH by parents Dorothy M. Jordan who passed in 2008 and Harry Jordan Sr. who passed in 1987.
Elizabeth grew up and resided...
Edith Mary Karrmann
Feb 3, 2026
Just five months short of her 90th birthday. Edie Karrmann of Washington, NH, passed away February 3, 2026, at the Concord Hospital surrounded by family. A longtime resident of Washington, she loved the outdoor life, living off grid for many years, raising her own food, canning, and preserving what she grew in her gardens. She and her husband, Ed, took...
Thomas Arthur Riley
Feb 1, 2026
Thomas Arthur Riley, Jr. of Concord, NH, formerly of Bradford, NH, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, Feb 1, 2026.
Tom was a foundation rock for many throughout his 95 years, well known for his unwavering faith, inner and outer strength, his beaming smile, his "Riley sampler" sweet plates, and his ability to solve any puzzle, help...
William George Cleary
Jan 29, 2026
William Cleary, a lifelong resident of Bennington, NH, passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 83 after a long fight with cancer. He was a friend to all and, and in his final days, he was visited often by his many friends and family members and surrounded by love.
Bill was born in Peterborough NH on August...
Dennis Reed Cluche
Jan 25, 2026
Dennis Reed "Den," "Denny," "Grumpa" Cluche, 76, of Deering, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Born on July 15, 1949, in Goffstown, Dennis was the son of the late George and Eva (Chandler) Cluche. Den grew up in Goffstown surrounded by his siblings and an abundance of neighborhood friends. A salt-of-the-earth kind of man, he was hardworking,...
Bruce French
Jan 22, 2026
Bruce Raymond French, 72, of Antrim, passed away at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born on June 23, 1953, in Hillsboro, NH, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Occhionero) French.
Bruce grew up in Hillsboro and was educated through the Hillsboro public school system, attending ConVal High School. After graduating he moved to Santa Rosa...
Vivian Bohanan
Jan 18, 2026
Vivian Rose (Gleason) Bohanan, 71 of Hillsboro, NH passed away on January 18, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Vivian was born November 17, 1954, in Boston, MA. The daughter of Donald Kirk Gleason, Jr and Rose Frances (Brown) Gleason. Vivian graduated from Marlboro High School, Marlboro, MA in 1973.
Vivan worked for Hillsboro Police...
Robert P. Jones
Jan 13, 2026
Robert (Bob) P. Jones, 89, of Antrim, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026 after a brief illness.
Bob was born August 25, 1936 in Henniker, NH. He lived most of his life in Antrim. He also resided in Franklin and Salisbury, NH.
Bob grew up and stayed working outdoor jobs. With his hard-working ethics and chainsaw skills he started...
Barbara Ann Scarpino
Jan 11, 2026
Barbara Ann Scarpino passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with her
husband of 51 years by her side.
Barbara was born November 6, 1950, in Queens, NY to Eugene and Aune Laine. The family
lived in the Metro New York area until moving to northeastern Connecticut.
Barbara graduated from Killingly High School in Danielson...
Patricia Currier
Dec 26, 2025
Patricia May Currier, 93, of Hillsboro, NH, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Hillsboro House Nursing Home. Born on March 5, 1932, in Exeter, NH, Pat was the daughter of the late Merrill and Lena (Nelson) Gray.
Pat grew up in Bethlehem, NH, graduating from Bethlehem High School in 1950. After high school,...
Christie S Ellinwood Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Christie S. Ellinwood Jr.
"Chris"
August 17, 1939 – December 20, 2025
Christie S. Ellinwood Jr., known to all as "Chris" and to childhood family as "Tim," passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Keene, NH on August 17, 1939, Chris lived a full life marked by hard work, dedication to...
Donald William Dumais
Dec 20, 2025
Donald William Dumais, 92, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Hillsboro House Nursing Home after a period of declining health.
Donald was born on November 28, 1933, at the family home in Deering, New Hampshire. He was the son of the late William J Dumais and Louise J. (Putnam) Dumais. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60...
Donald Richard Ager
Dec 19, 2025
Donald R. Ager, of Hillsboro, NH, born March 26, 1934 in Racine, WI, passed away peacefully December 19 at home, surrounded by his immediate family. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Mabel (Meg) R. Ager, his four sons Donald Jr. (Karen), Alan (Jean), David (Martha), and Todd. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren....
Elisabeth "Betty" Ann Kemper
Dec 16, 2025
Elisabeth “Betty” Ann Kemper, 91, passed away peacefully after a brief period of declining health on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Havenwood Health Center in Concord, NH.
Betty was born in Ottawa, Kansas on March 7, 1934 to the late Paul D. Neidig and Mildred A (Ringey). Betty’s early life was spent in and around Kansas City, Missouri and in...
Julia Marianne Eccard
Dec 10, 2025
Julia M. (Fries) Eccard, 91, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at her daughter’s house in East Washington, following a brief period of rapidly declining health.
Julia was born on November 11, 1934, in Eschenz, Switzerland to Johan and Marie Fries. She lived in Switzerland until 1959, and then moved to East Washington to be with her soon-to-be husband, Hans...
Ashley Wendt
Dec 5, 2025
On December 5, 2025 Ashley Wendt got called home before her time and her beautiful journey came to an abrupt end.
She is survived by her mother Deb Wendt, father Scott Snell, grandmother Kathy Stlawence, grandmother Karen Snell, Stepdad John Lugtig and her two sisters, Brittnee Wendt and Kailie Lugtig. She is also survived by her niece Brooke Woodard, her aunt...
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