Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Arlene Ruth Lewis

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Joan Laurette Lufkin

Joan Laurette Lufkin

Oct 20, 2022

WHITEFIELD – Joan L. Lufkin, 86, of Twin Mountain Road, died of a sudden illness at her home on October 20, 2022. Mrs. Lufkin was born in Amesbury, MA, on December 3, 1935. She was raised in Amesbury and was a graduate of Amesbury High School. She furthered her education and earned a degree in teaching. For many years she...

Perley Arthur Whipple, Iii

Perley Arthur Whipple, Iii

Oct 14, 2022

Perley A. Whipple, III, of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully October 14, 2022, of a glioblastoma brain tumor with family and a very close friend, Bonnie, by his side. Perley was born in Lancaster, New Hampshire, on October 26, 1948, the son of Perley A., Jr., and Rita Cyr Whipple. He graduated from White Mountains Regional High School in...

Allen Blakslee

Allen Blakslee

Oct 2, 2022

Allen Charles Blakslee, "Wiskers" 69, of Dalton New Hampshire passed away quietly at his home with his wife and family by his side on Sunday October 2. Allen was born February 27, 1953 in Whitefield, NH, he the son of the late Charles and Rita (Falkenham) Blakslee. Starting at a young age he worked at the family farm. Working side...

Elwin R Falkenham

Elwin R Falkenham

Oct 1, 2022

Elwin R. Falkenham, 90, of Lancaster, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully with his wife of 69 years by his side at the Morrison Nursing Home. Elwin was born at home, on the side of a muddy road in Dalton, New Hampshire on April 1, 1932. Being born on April 1st was always a joke, with many pranks played at his...

Judith G Guilmette

Judith G Guilmette

Sep 30, 2022

Judith Leane Guilmette (nee Goolsby), 83, of Boscawen NH passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday September 30, 2022. Judith was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 6, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (nee Drinkard) Goolsby. Judy was blessed to be married to the love of her life , Richard, for 60 years, who preceded...

Joy Laura Keddy

Joy Laura Keddy

Sep 25, 2022

STARK – Joy L. Keddy (Bacon), born August 21, 1939, lost her year long battle with pancreatic cancer on September 25, 2022. She was loved by many and survived by her sister Dotty, husband Francis Keddy, 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Joy was an avid crafter, decorator, and reader. She was known to read a novel in a...

Doreen J. Brado

Doreen J. Brado

Sep 24, 2022

It is with great sadness that Doreen Brado passed away on September 24, 2022 due to complications from Covid. Doreen was born in Lancaster, NH on February 15, 1959. She grew up in Dalton, NH and attended local schools, graduating from White Mountain Regional High School in 1976. Doreen then chose the health field as her career. She worked as...

Alfred Alphonse Gendreau, Sr

Alfred Alphonse Gendreau, Sr

Sep 23, 2022

Alfred (Fred) Gendreau Sr., 90, passed peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Twin Mountain, NH. He was the third son of Clement and Clarine (Laferriere) Gendreau and later became a big brother to their only sister, Theresa. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Ferns on October 10, 1953 and together raised eight...

Graceanne Discenzo

Graceanne Discenzo

Sep 13, 2022

DALTON - Graceanne Valentine Discenzo, 79 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She is survived by her two children, Darren Discenzo and Danielle Heeran, her grandchildren, Ashlee, Gracie and Andi, as well as six of her siblings; Skip Valentine, Anita Allen, Steve Valentine, Jeanne Hansen, Michael Valentine and Lori Gesing. Graceanne was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania,...

John Andrew Wilkinson

John Andrew Wilkinson

Sep 10, 2022

John (Johnny) Andrew Wilkinson passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 surrounded by his family. John was born on September 3, 1945 to the late Clarence and Margaret (Johnston) Wilkinson. He graduated from Concord High School in 1965 and married the love of his life, Beverly (Griffin), on September 10, 1966, celebrating their 56th anniversary this year. John was a...