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Susan May Barker

Susan May Barker

Aug 15, 2025

Susan May Barker, 75, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side. Born on December 14, 1949 in Melrose, Massachusetts to the late Ralph and Dorothy Gile. Susan was a devoted wife of just shy one month of 55 years to Raymond L. Barker. Susan dedicated her life to nurturing young minds; both as...

Shirley Ann Brown

Shirley Ann Brown

Aug 12, 2025

Shirley Ann Brown, 90, formerly of Contoocook, NH passed away the evening of August 12th, 2025, in Norwood, MA. Shirley was the youngest of three children (Joanne and Edward), born to Mertie (Trinque) Croteau and Edward Croteau of Marlborough, NH on July 27th, 1935. After graduating from the Marlborough Public Schools in 1953, Shirley attended Plymouth State University in New...

Robert William Peck

Robert William Peck

Aug 4, 2025

Robert Peck passed peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025 with family by his side. His 95 years of life was defined by the love he had for his wife Carol, his family young and old and a love for a good Western movie. Uncle Bob, Poppy and Dad to many lived a peaceful and predictable life and our family grieves...

Mary Ann Gallagher Taylor

Mary Ann Gallagher Taylor

Aug 3, 2025

Mary Ann Gallagher Taylor, 86, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Hillsborough, N.H., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Suncoast Hospice, Pinellas Park, Fla. She was born in New York City to Roy Gallagher and Aura B. LaBrecque Gallagher, both deceased. Mary graduated from Hillsborough Deering High School in 1958. Following graduation she married Stewart Allen Taylor. Stewart’s career as...

Kathleen Iadonisi

Kathleen Iadonisi

Jul 30, 2025

Kathleen (McGonagle) Iadonisi, 73, passed away in her sleep July 30, 2025 after a three year battle with esophageal cancer. She was born in Brighton, MA on May 6, 1952, to the late John and Catherine (O’Donnell) McGonagle. She had a passion for tennis in her younger years and was an integral part of her school’s tennis club. Cathy graduated...

Walter George Bumford, Jr

Walter George Bumford, Jr

Jul 30, 2025

Walter G. Bumford, Jr., 96, of Henniker, NH, passed away July 30, 2025 with members of his loving family by his side. Jr., as he was known, was born June 22, 1929 to Walter G. Sr. and Gladys Bumford. He leaves behind his wife of 74 years, Cynthia M. (Cross) Bumford, three sons, Richard W. Bumford (Kris), William R. Bumford...

Carol E Pike

Carol E Pike

Jul 27, 2025

Carol E. Pike of Henniker, New Hampshire, passed away on July 27, 2025 in Keene, New Hampshire, in the company of her nephew David Currier and his wife Tonya Gamelin Currier. Born on January 19, 1943, to Beryl Cutting, She is survived by her sisters: Pearl Day of Platte City, Missouri; Linda Hobbs of Maine; Jane Serrato of Weston, Missouri;...

Barbara Marie Palicki-Kent

Barbara Marie Palicki-Kent

Jul 14, 2025

Barabara Palicki-Kent, age 89, of Contoocook, NH, passed away peacefully, with her sister, Christine, by her side on July 14, 2025 at Forestview Manor Assisted Living in Meredith, NH. Barbara was born in Toledo, OH on November 1, 1935 to Walter and Mary (Mruk) Palicki. She leaves to mourn her passing, her dear brother, Walter Palicki Jr., her loving sister,...

Sallie Knowlton Hill

Sallie Knowlton Hill

Jul 7, 2025

Sallie Knowlton Hill passed away at age 98, on July 7,2025, after 10 years of loving care at the Hillsboro House Nursing Home. Her big smile will be missed by all who knew her. Sallie was born on May 9, 1927 in Boston, Mass. She arrived in Hillsboro, NH at age 12 under the care of Hamilton and Barbara Rumrill,...

Grace Regina Rock

Grace Regina Rock

Jul 7, 2025

Grace Regina Gordon Rock, much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away July 7th, 2025. She was 82 years old. In her final moments she was surrounded by members of her loving family, including her husband of 60 years. Grace was born on August 21, 1942 in The Bronx, New York to Arthur and Grace (McCall) Gordon. She was...

Gregory Lofgren

Gregory Lofgren

Jul 4, 2025

Gregory E. Lofgren, age 56, of Washington, NH passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2025. Greg was a loving, funny, sarcastic man who was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Greg was born in Quincy, MA, the son of William L. Lofgren, Sr. and Ann Marie Caulfield Lofgren. He grew up in Wakefield, MA where he graduated Wakefield...

David F Whitney

David F Whitney

Jun 26, 2025

David F. Whitney 87, a lifelong resident of Hillsboro, NH., joined his bride Patricia A. (Wing) Whitney in Heaven Thursday June 26,2025. Born September 10, 1937 to Harry L. and Harriett S. Whitney at their home on Whittemore Street. David graduated from Hillsboro Schools in 1955. He continued his education at New England College and joined the N.H. Army National...

Jamie R Marinaccio

Jamie R Marinaccio

Jun 25, 2025

Jamie R. Marinaccio, 73, of Washington, NH, passed peacefully after a long period of declining health with her husband at her side on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH. She leaves behind her loving husband Ralph Marinaccio of 48 years. Services are under the care of Holt-Woodbury Funeral home. www.holtwoodburyfh.com

Marshall Miller Moyer, Jr

Marshall Miller Moyer, Jr

Jun 23, 2025

Marshall M. Moyer, 72, of Lowell, MA, passed away on June 23, 2025. Marshall was born on January 2, 1953, in Concord, New Hampshire, to the late Marshall M. Moyer Sr. and Olive Moyer nee Brown. He was an alumnus from both the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston where...

Andris Serzans

Andris Serzans

Jun 19, 2025

Andris Serzans, 87, of Contoocook, New Hampshire, passed away on June 19th surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born May 15, 1938, in Riga, Latvia, the son of Peteris and Lucija (Jakobsone) Serzans. He was a 1958 graduate of Natick High School, Natick, MA, and of Burdette College and Franklin Pierce College, earning a degree in Economics. Andris served...

Raymond Allen Houghton, Sr.

Raymond Allen Houghton, Sr.

Jun 10, 2025

Raymond A Houghton Sr., born April 22, 1943, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on June 10th, 2025. He started his career alongside his father and brothers as Houghton & Sons, which later became Windsor Construction Co. Inc. He then went out on his own as Raymond Houghton Carpentry which included chimney sweeping, where his daughter...

Deborah W Leavitt

Deborah W Leavitt

May 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Deborah (Wilkins) Leavitt, 74, of Francestown New Hampshire has been called to Heaven by our Lord on May 30, 2025. Deb was a loving, caring, ambitious, and spirited woman who passed surrounded by loved ones, just as she had lived- deeply connected to her family, and roots. Deb was born on...

Francis Ansel Hardy, Jr

Francis Ansel Hardy, Jr

May 23, 2025

Francis A. Hardy Jr., 93, passed in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family in Franklin, NH on May 23, 2025. Born a son to the late Francis A. Hardy Sr. and Ruth Mae Cooper on October 10, 1931 in Hopkinton, NH. Francis proudly served in the Army during the Koren War, later he served...

Karen Ann Dean

Karen Ann Dean

May 19, 2025

Hillsboro, NH Karen “Mookie” Ann Dean, 72, of Hillsboro, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Hospice House in Concord. She was born a daughter to the late Arthur Rash and Lenora (Paivo) on January 3, 1953 in Bristol, Rhode Island. Karen had worked for the United States Postal Service part...

James Frank Champagne

James Frank Champagne

May 13, 2025

James Frank Champagne, 89, of Bennington, NH, passed peacefully after a brief decline of health surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough. He was born a son to the late Charles J. Champagne and Myra (Cole) on August 24, 1935 in Chazy, NY. He attended school in Francestown and...

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