Delia Marjorie Cushing
Apr 9, 2023
BETHLEHEM, NH - Delia Cushing passed away at her home on April 9, 2023, shortly after celebrating her 100th birthday. A blizzard on March 26, 1923, prevented Delia’s doctor in his horse and sleigh from reaching the farm to deliver Delia. Fortunately, nurse Delia Hapgood arrived in time, hence Delia’s name. Delia grew up in Stratford, New Hampshire, the daughter...
Sandra S. Ramsdell
Apr 2, 2023
MAIDSTONE, VT - Sandra S. (Page) Ramsdell died peacefully Sunday morning, April 2, 2023 at Morrison, Whitefield, after battling Dementia/Alzheimer’s. In her final days, she was surrounded by her family and friends. Sandra was born in Lancaster on September 17, 1943 the daughter of Fred and Thelma (Congdon) Page. She was raised in Whitefield and was a graduate of Whitefield...
Christopher M. Corliss
Mar 12, 2023
LANCASTER, NH – Christopher M. Corliss, 47, of North Road, passed away suddenly at his home on March 12, 2023. Chris was born in Lancaster on February 5, 1976, and graduated from White Mountain Regional High School in 1995. He was a longtime employee of the Forbes Farm in Lancaster. As a child, Chris enjoyed roller skating at his grandparents’...
Herbert Douglas Richardson, Jr.
Mar 7, 2023
Herbert Douglas Richardson Jr. 12/25/50 - 3/7/23 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hebert Douglas Richardson Jr. 72, of Lancaster NH. Born on December 25, 1950 in Pelham, NH, “Herbie” loved his Moxie, gambling, dirty jokes, all of the local breakfast spots between Groveton, Jefferson and Whitefield and always being the only “no” vote, but can...
Brian C. Baker
Mar 3, 2023
Brian C. Baker, “Bake”, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster NH, on March 3, 2023, after fighting a lengthy 6-year battle with Gastrointestinal Stomal Tumor (GIST) Cancer. Bake was born on December 20, 1963, to Wally and Prudy (Gray) Baker in Springfield Massachusetts where the family lived while Wally worked as a...
Douglas L. Smiley
Feb 26, 2023
LUNENBURG, VT – Douglas L. Smiley, 76, of East Main Street, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center, after a long battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis & Congestive Heart Failure. Douglas was born in Hanover, NH, on May 28, 1946, the son of Paul Milton and Norma Jane (Lane) Smiley. He was raised in...
Robert Colebank
Feb 22, 2023
Robert “Bob” Colebank, 64, of Brunswick, VT, left this earth on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a long hard courageous battle with cancer, at home with his wife and pup by his side. Bob was born the third child to Emily (Peabody) and Leo Walter Colebank in Kankakee, Illinois, on August 23, 1958, moving with his mom and family to...
Nathan Norris Friend
Feb 22, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Nathan Norris Friend. After a 13-year battle with Sarcoma cancer, he passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 22, 2023 Nate was born June 18, 1955 in Bangor Maine to Gilman and Joyce Friend. He grew up in Newport ME, where he attended school through the...
Beverly Mildred Wright
Feb 21, 2023
STRATFORD – Beverly M. Wright, 82, died at her home Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a period of failing health. Mrs. Wright was born in Guildhall, VT, on June 28, 1940, the daughter of Irving and Lilla (Masters) Boudle. She was the wife of Stanley E. Wright who predeceased her in 2018. She was a devoted Christian and was an...
Joyce R Roy
Feb 12, 2023
GILMAN – Joyce R. Roy, 97, of Baptist Hill Road, died Sunday morning, February 12, 2023, at the Surrogate Son Hospice in Concord, VT. Joyce Reynolds Harkelrode Roy was born in Rochester, NY, on February 20, 1925, the daughter of Frank William and Madeline (Clark) Reynolds. Joyce had a lifetime love of music. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the...
Richard Gordon Beattie
Feb 12, 2023
WHITEFIELD – Richard Gordon Beattie passed away peacefully at his home in Whitefield, NH with his wife at his side and best friend “Tippy” by his feet. Richard was born in York, Maine to Bernice (Smead) and Russell Beattie. After eloping with his wife in 1965, they had a wonderful life owning various businesses. The famous “The Cookstove Restaurant” in...
Laurence R Gates
Feb 8, 2023
Laurence R. Gates, formerly of Lancaster and Manchester, New Hampshire died on February 8, 2023 at the age of 88. Larry was a resident of the Havenwood Heritage Heights Senior Community when he passed away. Larry was born on November 23, 1934 to John Randall Gates and Charlotte Ann (Lafayette) Gates. He grew up in Harvard, Massachusetts and graduated from...
Alicia C. Woodburn
Feb 1, 2023
Alicia C. (Handrahan) Woodburn, 91, of Whitefield, died peacefully on February 1, 2023 at her home of 55-years surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 4, 1931 at home in Pisquid, Prince Edward Island, as a British Subject, she was the youngest of six sisters and a brother, to Francis and Gertrude (Gillian) Handrahan. Her roots and traditions ran...
Roger A. Snell
Jan 29, 2023
Roger Snell peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. For those who knew Roger, you will recall that he never fully lost his “out east” accent. It was a factor that played a prominent part in so many wonderful stories about his life, whether from his time in university and the military, his marriage and family life or his...
Randy Allan Hand
Jan 28, 2023
GROVETON – Randy Allan Hand, 35, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2023 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster. Randy was born December 8, 1987 at Weeks Hospital to his parents Donald and Norma Hall Hand, and lived his whole life in Groveton. As a teenager Randy worked at Burts General Repair and State Line Auto, learning the magic of...
Donald W. Hutchinson
Jan 28, 2023
GROVETON, NH- Donald W. Hutchinson, 78, died peacefully at his home Saturday morning January 28, 2023, after a period of failing health. Don was born in Lancaster on March 3, 1944, the son of Warren and Blanche (Carter) Hutchinson. Donald resided most of his lifetime in the North Country, including Lancaster, Whitefield, and for the past 42 years, in Groveton....
Douglas H Brown
Jan 27, 2023
EAST CONCORD, VT – Douglas H. Brown, 61, died Friday evening, January 27, 2023, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH. Douglas was born in Concord, VT, on May 14, 1961, the son of Fredrick and Alyce (Howland) Brown and has been a lifetime resident of East Concord. Working with wood most of his life, Douglas was previously employed with...
Bernice Avis Martin
Jan 24, 2023
LUNENBURG – Bernice A. Martin, 92, of South Lunenburg Road, passed away Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster. Mrs. Martin was born in Columbia, NH, on November 18, 1930, the daughter of Briar and Cassandra (Legge) Hartlen. Bernice was raised in the North Country of New Hampshire and attended Groveton High School. While working at...
Opal L. Bronson
Jan 14, 2023
JEFFERSON – Opal L. Bronson, 83, of Stag Hollow Road, died at her home Saturday, January 14, 2023. Opal was born on July 21, 1939 in Richford, Vermont, the daughter of H. Alvin and Pearl (Perry) Gross. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School and has been a longtime resident of Jefferson. For 52 years she served as the...
Christian James Fahlbeck
Jan 7, 2023
Christian James Fahlbeck, 28, of Littleton, NH, passed away suddenly at the home of his caregiver. Christian was a ray of sunshine in every life he touched. One of God’s special souls, he lived a life full of challenge that never dimmed his amazing smile. Hi sweet nature, love of music and desire to see everyone “SMILE!” gave those that...
