Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

Serving Lancaster, NH

Patricia Ann Gilman

Patricia Ann Gilman

Apr 27, 2023

Patricia A. Gilman November 26, 1938 - April 27, 2023 It is with a heavy heart that the family of Patricia Ann (Buteau) Gilman (84) of Lancaster NH, announces her passing after a period of declining health at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH surrounded by her adoring family. Patty was born on November 26, 1938, to Adolphe and Arline...

Floyd John Kenney

Floyd John Kenney

Apr 25, 2023

LANCASTER – Floyd J. Kenney, 88, died Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023 at Weeks Medical Center, after a recent illness and a long period of declining health. Born May 1st, 1934 in Harrietstown, NY, Floyd was the son of Peter C. and Catherine (Thomas) Kenney. In 1952 he graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and from 1954 to 1958 he served...

Timothy L. Bilodeau

Timothy L. Bilodeau

Apr 23, 2023

GRANBY, VT – Timothy L. Bilodeau, 40, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Granby, VT. Timothy was born on August 5, 1982, to Leonard and Cindy Bilodeau. He was their youngest child. He has two older sisters Lisa Ware of East Burke and Tina Stewart of Northfield. He was a loving father to his daughter Taylor Bilodeau and his...

Chad Michael Walter

Chad Michael Walter

Apr 23, 2023

DALTON – Chad M. Walter, 48, died at his home, Sunday, April 23, 2023, after a recent illness. Chad was born in Lancaster, NH, on July 26, 1974, the son of Dennis G. and Cathy A. (Pond) Walter. He lived most of his life in Dalton where he attended Dalton Elementary School and White Mountain Regional High School. His favorite...

Patricia H. Rogers

Patricia H. Rogers

Apr 14, 2023

Patricia H. Rogers, 79 of North Road died April 14, 2023 at her home after a period of failing health and dementia with her family and caregiver at bedside. Pat was born in Winsted, CT on June 30, 1943, the daughter of Merritt H. and Mary Anne (Newell) Holcomb. She spent part of her youth in Connecticut until her family...

Delia Marjorie Cushing

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...