Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH
Serving Lancaster, NH
Ray C. "Bud" Willey Iii
Nov 3, 2023
JEFFERSON – Ray C. “Bud” Willey III, 60, of Meadows Road, died of a sudden illness at home, Friday afternoon, November 3, 2023. Bud was born in Lancaster, NH, on October 4, 1963, the son of Ray Carl Willey II and Janet E. (Bailey) Willey. He was raised in Whitefield and at an early age started working in the logging...
Stella Paschal
Oct 31, 2023
JEFFERSON – Stella Paschal, 100, a lifelong resident of Jefferson died at her home on October 31, 2023 Stella was born in Jefferson on January 20, 1923, the daughter of Albert and Helen (Page) Ingerson. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and went on to attend Plymouth Teachers College where she acquired a bachelor's degree. She taught elementary...
Bruce John Rymszewicz
Oct 22, 2023
JEFFERSON, NH – Bruce J. Rymszewicz, 72, of Bailey Road, died of a sudden illness at his residence Sunday morning, October 22, 2023. Bruce was born in New Bedford, MA on November 16, 1950, the son of Stephen and Julia (Fournier) Rymszewicz. He was a longtime resident of Freetown, MA, and the surrounding area and a graduate of Apponequet Regional...
Arthur Dennis Harriman
Oct 12, 2023
WHITEFIED – Arthur Dennis Harriman, 71, of Pleasant Street, died Thursday afternoon, October 12, 2023, at the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester. Dennis was born in Littleton, NH, on May 15, 1952, the son of William and Katherine Dorothy Mountain Harriman. Dennis loved being outdoors and outdoor activities like biking, hiking, camping, and riding his motorcycle. He also loved good music;...
Betty S. Mccullough
Oct 12, 2023
WHITEFIELD, NH - Betty S. McCullough, 89, of Farmington, CT passed on to eternal life Thursday, October 12, 2023. Betty was born in Bebee Quebec, Canada on September 14, 1934, and soon after lived in Vermont. For the past several months Betty lived with her daughter in Lancaster, New Hampshire and was a resident at The Morrison skilled Nursing Facility...
Rebecca E. Bernard
Oct 11, 2023
GROVETON – Rebecca E. Bernard, 71, of Lost Nation Road, died of a sudden illness at her home on Wednesday evening, October 11, 2023. Rebecca was born in Lancaster on September 17, 1952, the daughter of Ralph Everett Hersom and Clara May Ball Gregory. She was a longtime homemaker, and her favorite time was with her littles and at camp....
Sandra Dawson
Oct 9, 2023
LANCASTER - With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandra "Nanny" Dawson, who left us on October 9, 2023. Nanny, as she was better known, was born on February 27, 1939, and her brief time spent with us was filled with warmth, love, and cherished memories. Her radiant smile and nurturing nature will forever be etched in our hearts....
Judith L. Freddette
Oct 9, 2023
LANCASTER, NH – Judith L. Freddette, 79, of Portland Street, passed away in the early hours of Monday morning, October 9, 2023, at The Morrison in Whitefield. Judith was born in Portsmouth, NH, on July 29, 1944, the daughter of Fay S. Kane Sr. and Helen A. (Quirk) Kane. She attended St. Pat’s school and graduated from Portsmouth Senior High...
Allen Mitchell Perry
Oct 9, 2023
DALTON, NH - Allen Mitchell Perry, 69, died unexpectedly on Oct. 9, 2023. Better known as “Mitch,” he was born on Jan. 26, 1954 in Salem, MA. He was raised in Marblehead, MA where he developed a love for the ocean and the natural world at an early age. He attended Holderness School where he met his passion for alpine...
Nathaniel William Carmen
Oct 9, 2023
Nathaniel W Carmen 1930-2023 Nate Carmen loved life! He and his wife of 45 years, Mary-Ellen Morris-Carmen, have deep roots in our beautiful north country and know full well how fortunate they are to live here for the past 36 years. As a young man, Nate enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving a tour in Korea and two...
Bonnie L. Wright
Oct 7, 2023
WHITEFIELD – On Saturday October 7, 2023, Bonnie Lee Wyatt Wright lost her battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 47 years, Stanley C. Wright; her daughter Jennifer Wright; her son Russell W. Wyatt III; and grandsons Nicholas and Benjamin Hatfield. Bonnie worked at McDonalds in Littleton handling...
Rosalind Ekman Ladd
Oct 6, 2023
Rosalind Ekman Ladd, 89, of Lancaster, NH and Providence, RI died Friday October 6, 2023 at Weeks Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of Nathan & Sonia (Litvin) Ekman. She was raised in Manchester and graduated from Wheaton College and earned her MA and PhD in Philosophy from Brown University...
Matthew Derek Keenan
Oct 3, 2023
LANCASTER – Matthew D. Keenan, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster, after a time of failing health. Matthew was born in Brighton, MA, on August 14, 1941, the son of Henry Joseph and Dorothy Christina Murphy Keenan. He was raised in Reading, MA, and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School....
Paul P. Samson, Sr.
Sep 29, 2023
LANCASTER – Paul P. Samson Sr., 87, of Water Street, died Friday morning, September 29, 2023, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Paul was born in Jefferson on October 27, 1935, the son of Philip J. and Lucille M. (Clevette) Samson. He was raised in Jefferson where he worked on local farms including his family’s farm. He married May E. Fraser of...
Isabella J. Scott
Sep 28, 2023
LANCASTER – Isabella J. “Bella” Scott, 60, died Thursday evening, September 28, 2023, at her daughter’s home on Summer Street, after a period of failing health. Bella was born in Bremerton, WA, on March 25, 1963, the daughter of Derald T. and Lorraine A. (Walmsley) Scott. She was raised in California and was a graduate of Twenty-Nine Palms High School....
Donald B. Williams
Sep 26, 2023
LANCASTER, NH – Reverend Donald B. Williams, 89, of Summer Street, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday evening, September 26, 2023, at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center, Lancaster. Rev. Williams was born in Kenyon, Rhode Island on March 2, 1934. He was the son of Lloyd and Clara (Bodo) Williams. He was raised in Rhode Island where...
Thomas L. Mcvetty
Sep 24, 2023
DALTON - Thomas Lindsey McVetty was born on June 15th, 1953, in Lancaster, NH to Beverly Mae Smith and George Irving McVetty Jr. He was the second of three children. Tom lived his entire life in Dalton, NH. As a child he attended Dalton Elementary School. He graduated from White Mountains Regional High School in the class of 1971. Upon...
Edith Worcester
Sep 19, 2023
WHITEFIELD – Edith “Edie” Worcester, 66, longtime resident of Whitefield, passed away on September 19, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband Mark Worcester; son Warren Lenehan and wife Crystal of West Virginia; daughter, Hannah Emmons and husband Joseph of Williston, VT; a grandson Jameson Lenehan; and step-grandchildren Piper Smith and Macee Smith. Edie was the seventh of ten...
Juliette H. Grondin
Sep 18, 2023
LANCASTER - Juliette H. Grondin, 89, died peacefully at her home, Monday morning, September 18, 2023. Mrs. Grondin was born in Biddeford, Maine, on March 22, 1934, the daughter of Rosario and Rose Eva (Manseau) Demers. She was raised in Biddeford ME and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. As a young woman, Julie's high school teachers recommended...
Pearl I. Styles
Sep 17, 2023
NORTHUMBERLAND – Heaven gained another angel when Pearl I. Styles, 90, of Marietta Lane, passed at her home in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 17, 2023. Her loving daughter and longtime caregiver Tamie was by her side. She was born in Guildhall, VT, on July 8, 1933, the daughter of Felix and Florence (Parrish) Breault. She attended a...


