Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH
Serving Lancaster, NH
Karie Bresnahan
Apr 11, 2026
Karie Lee Bresnahan, 66, of Conway, and formerly of Northumberland, New Hampshire passed away surrounded by family on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a family whose lives she shaped with quiet strength, boundless love, and a wit that could light up any room.
Karie was many things to many people - a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, but to...
Joe Paschal
Apr 11, 2026
Joe Paschal, 53, of Jefferson, New Hampshire passed away on Saturday, April 11th. Joe was born to Wayne & Judith(Mackillop) Paschal on August 5th, 1972 in Ft. Gordon, Georgia.
Survivors include his parents; two children, Rikki Hines(Matt) & Zach Paschal (Jasmine) as well as four grandchildren, Alana Paschal, Matthew Hines, Lacey Hines & Colton Hines. Also surviving are two siblings, Tom...
Sylvia Aldrich
Apr 9, 2026
Sylvia E. Aldrich, 90, of Lancaster NH passed away on April 9, 2026. She was the daughter of Roger and Eta (Ramsdell) Evans. She was predeceased by her husband George T. Aldrich, daughter Sara Spinelli, and son Christopher Aldrich. Also by her sister Priscilla (Gerard) Truchon, brothers Franklin (Peggy) Evans, Samuel Evans, nephew Keith Evans, brother in-law Elwin Falkenham, niece...
Virginia "Ginny" Pippin Clifford
Apr 8, 2026
Virginia "Ginny" Pippin Clifford, lovingly known as "Mem" to many, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and deep devotion to family and community.
Ginny was born on November 4, 1931, in Easton, Maryland, the daughter of James Olin Pippin and Margaret Baxter Pippin. She was raised in Centreville, Maryland, where she graduated from Queen Anne's County...
Norman Darwin Brooks
Apr 7, 2026
Norman Darwin Brooks, 71, of Stewartstown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 in Colebrook, New Hampshire. Norman was born in West Stewartstown on September 11, 1954 to Darwin & Agnes (Benoit) Brooks. He lived his entire life in the Stewartstown/Colebrook area, eventually building his home on land from his grandfather’s farm.
Norman worked hard throughout his life. He specifically...
Amos Colby
Apr 6, 2026
Amos C. Colby, 88 of Lunenburg passed away at his home surrounded by all his children on April 6, 2026. He was the son of Howard and lola Colby born at the Bobbin Mill in Lunenburg, Vermont. He attended Lunenburg schools and the Lancaster Academy. He married Mary Jane (McLaughlin) in 1959. During their 66 year loving marriage, they had...
Jessie Wood
Apr 4, 2026
Jessie M. Wood, 99 passed away on April 4, 2026 in Lancaster, New Hampshire.
Jessie was predeceased by her husband Russell E Wood in August 1994. She will be buried with her husband at the Cushman Cemetery in Dalton.
They have 5 children, Albert E Wood, Allan R Wood, Jessie D (Wood) Mason, Roger L Wood, and Linda S Wood. She has...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Dunn Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
Robert (Bob) Joseph Dunn, Jr, age 68 of Lancaster, NH passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lafayette Center Nursing Home in Franconia.
Bob was born July 17, 1957, in Dexter, Maine to Robert Dunn and Nancy (Prescott) Dunn. They moved shortly after his birth to Billerica, MA, where Bob grew up affectionately...
Bruce Pepler
Mar 19, 2026
Bruce E. Pepler, 74 of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at Weeks Medical Center surrounded by family. A full obituary will be posted soon. To leave a message for the family, please sign the guestbook below.
Ann Downs
Mar 14, 2026
Ann Downs, 81 of Lancaster died Saturday March 14, 2026 at Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown after a period of declining health.
Ann was born in Rochester NH on October 26th, 1944, to LeRoy C Wiggin and Dorothy J. (Wiggin) Wiggin. She grew up in Dover NH and graduated from Dover high school in 1962. She married Lawrence A...
Sally Colby
Mar 5, 2026
Sally A. (Forbes) Colby, 73 of Lunenburg, VT passed away at her home on March 5, 2026 with her family by her side. She fought a courageous battle with cancer maintaining dignity and grace throughout, always concerned with how everyone else was doing.
She was born on September 13, 1952 in Lancaster, NH, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary...
Ruth Lewis
Feb 27, 2026
Ruth has led a full life since she was born on June 21", 1937. She graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1956, and from New England Baptist school of nursing in 1959. While attending high school, Ruth accompanied her father, Life minister Rev. George Duke, as he ministered to his flock at the Errol, Wilsons Mills, Magalloway, and Kidderville Churches by...
Joseph A Saturnia
Feb 14, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Saturnia, 86, of Whitefield, New Hampshire and formerly of Johnson, New York, passed away on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster.
Joe was born September 10th, 1939, to Anthony Patrick Saturnia and Blanche Marie (Dunn) in Dover, New Jersey. In 1979 he met and began dating his long-time companion and spouse, Denise. In 1997 they...
Scott Tessier
Feb 6, 2026
Scott T. Tessier, 60, passed away at the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, on February 6, 2026.
Scott was born in Nashua, NH, October 5, 1965, the son of Paul A. and Rita V. (LaRouche) Tessier.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Country working many years as a woods jobber, driving truck and logging. He loved everyday life including snowmobiling in...
Roberta E. McGee
Feb 6, 2026
TWIN MOUNTAIN, NH - Roberta E. McGee, 88, passed away at her home Friday morning, February 6, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Roberta was born in Lancaster, NH on January 26, 1938, the daughter of Murray and Phyllis (Sheridan) Merrow. She was the widow of John R. McGee Sr. who predeceased her...
Susanne Ball
Feb 1, 2026
Susanne Ball, 74 long time resident of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at the Morrison in Whitefield, New Hampshire. Sue was born on October 8, 1952 to Otis and Rita (Grenitch) Kinney in Lithuania Germany.
In the early 1970’s, Sue moved to the North Country, where she started her family and a long career at Weeks Medical Center....
Heidi Ann Driscoll
Jan 27, 2026
Heidi Ann Driscoll, 60, of Lancaster, NH, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Weeks Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born on November 7, 1965, a daughter of the late Edward Driscoll and June Probst. She shared nearly 25 years with her partner, Terry Hodgdon.
Heidi graduated from White Mountain Reginal High School in 1984, where she enjoyed...
Patricia Lee
Jan 23, 2026
Patricia is resting peacefully in the Heavenly Father's care now. Her precious heart was broken beyond repair. She was 79 years old.
She knew she was loved and cared for. When her dear friends would stop by, she knew they loved her too and appreciated each one of them dearly.
Patricia loved her home and always said there was no place else...
Bruce Hutchings
Jan 20, 2026
Bruce Hutchings passed away on January 20th due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was a Lancaster resident from 1998 -2016 before moving to Ossipee, NH. While in Lancaster, he served as a town selectman and volunteer with the fire department.
Bruce was born on May 2, 1951 in Winchester, Massachusetts. From a young age, he and his father would watch...
Kyle Martel
Jan 20, 2026
Kyle E. Martel, 35 of Victory, Vermont died peacefully at home on January 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Kyle was born to Raymond and Tracey Martel in Willimantic, CT on April 29, 1990. Kyle loved outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling with his dad. Kyle also enjoyed tractor pulling at the fall fairs.
Kyle ‘s largest accomplishments included long...



