Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH
Serving Lancaster, NH
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...
Carol A. Collins
Jan 6, 2023
LANCASTER- Carol A Collins, 83 passed away peacefully, January 6, 2023 at the Jack Byrne Center with her daughter Mary and Granddaughter Alyssa by her side. She was the daughter of David Stone and Maryann Ramsdell, and was born in North Stratford, NH. She was predeceased by her husband Parker C Collins Jr and her son David J Collins. She...
Edith Halpin
Jan 4, 2023
LUNENBURG – Edith Halpin, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, following a period of declining health. Edith was born on September 30, 1927, to Herbert and Mae (Fuller) Silver and lived her entire life in the Lunenburg/E. Concord area. She married Norman “Paddy” Halpin on December 15, 1949, and they celebrated...
Lawrence A. Downs
Jan 1, 2023
LANCASTER – Lawrence A. Downs, 79, of Mechanic Street, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home after a long illness. Larry was born in Dover, NH, on October 3, 1943, the son of Fred and Leonie Downs. He attended St. Mary’s Grammar School and Dover High School graduating in 1962. He earned an apprenticeship cutting meat at the A&P...
May E. Samson
Dec 19, 2022
LANCASTER – May E. Samson, 82, of Water Street, died at her home Monday morning, December 19, 2022, after a long period of failing health. She was surrounded by her loving family. May was born in Lancaster on December 7, 1940, the daughter of Kenneth F. Fraser Sr. and Georgia I. (Libby) Fraser. She was a lifetime resident of Lancaster...
Lois A Pepler
Dec 18, 2022
LANCASTER - Lois A. Pepler, 69, of Depot Street, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, after a long illness. Lois was born in Lancaster on June 22, 1953, the daughter of Warren D. and Eva C. (Bassett) Phillips. She was a lifetime resident of Lancaster, graduating from White Mountain Regional High School in 1971. Through...
Arlene Ruth Lewis
Dec 14, 2022
LUNENBURG - Arlene "Gig" Lewis, 95, of South Lunenburg Road, died Wednesday morning, December 14, 2022, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster, after a brief period of failing health. Arlene was born in Lancaster, NH, on October 7, 1927, the daughter of John and Emma (Goulet) Gunther. She grew up in Gilman, VT and went to work in the...
Arlene Florence Defosse
Dec 13, 2022
Arlene Besaw Hall DeFosse, 84, of Lunenburg, VT, passed away peacefully after a decline in health at Weeks Medical Center. Arlene was born in Littleton, NH, the daughter of Delos Besaw and Ruby (Stannard) Besaw. She enjoyed her last years with her son and daughter-in-law on their back deck watching the wildlife, taking pictures, and puffing her smokes. She spent...
John E Ford, Sr
Dec 10, 2022
John E Ford Sr., 78, of Whitefield, NH, passed away on December 10th 2022. John was born on October 3, 1944, in Methuen, MA, the son of John and Mary (Lawlor) Ford. He was raised in Methuen and attended Methuen High School. After high school, John joined the United States Navy where he served his country proudly. He was honorably...
Mitchell Ryan Emery
Dec 9, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mitchell Ryan Emery. After a ten year courageous and brave battle with glioblastoma, he passed away peacefully knowing he was loved deeply by his family and friends on December 9, 2022. Mitchell was born on May 5, 1986 in Lancaster, NH. He was the son of Lynn and Roger...
Neil A. Gross
Dec 4, 2022
JEFFERSON – Neil A. Gross, 88, of Israel River Road, died Sunday morning, December 4, 2022, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster. His family was at his side. Neil was born in East Richford, VT, on May 14, 1934, the son of Homer A. and Pearl E. (Perry) Gross. He was raised in Danville, VT, and Newry, ME, eventually...
David Owen Libby
Nov 26, 2022
LANCASTER – David Owen Libby, 79, of Mechanic Street, died peacefully at his home Saturday, November 26, 2022, after a sudden illness. David was born in Norway, Maine, on December 3, 1942, the son of Edgar and Beulah (Levere) Libby. He was a long-time equipment operator for the Groveton Paper Board. While employed there he made many friends who lived...
Onorato Brandi, Jr.
Nov 19, 2022
Ono Brandi, Jr., 52 of Bethlehem, NH departed this life on November 19 after a long struggle with alcohol addiction. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Ono and Barbara (Grasser) Brandi and is survived by his sister Brenda (Jeff) Dupont of Whitefield, NH and brother Chuck (Robin) Brandi of Whitefield, NH and San Diego, CA....
Linda Rose Way
Nov 6, 2022
LANCASTER – Linda Rose Boudle Way, age 74, went home to our heavenly Father on November 6, 2022. A daughter of Howard Irving and Madeline Muriel (Bourassa) Boudle who predeceased her 1988 and 2003 respectively. She is survived by her five children, who made up the entirety of her world, Richard Frank Way Jr., David Brian Way, Kimberly Rose Reid,...
Edward Charles Dowland
Nov 5, 2022
GROVETON – Edward C. Dowland, 78, of York Street, died at his home, Saturday evening, November 5th, 2022, after a period of failing health. His family was at his side. Edward was born in Holland, VT, on October 29, 1944, the son of Bernard and Gertrude (Weatherbee) Dowland. He resided most of his lifetime in Groveton working as self-employed building...
Marie A Perkins
Oct 22, 2022
OBITUARY MARIE A. PERKINS BETHLEHEM, NH – Marie A. Perkins, 60, of Log Cabin Lane, died Saturday morning, October 22, 2022, at the home of her caretakers, Eugene and Charlene Miles, after a recent illness. Marie was born in Connecticut on January 24, 1962, the daughter of Leonard B. Perkins Sr. and Rosemary J. (Pritchard) Perkins. She was raised in...


