Allen Naves
Jul 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Allen L. Naves, DDS (“Doc”), announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 80 at Concord Hospital, Concord, NH. Allen was born at Exeter Hospital on November 2, 1944, the only child of Harry A. Naves and Mary Lamprey Naves. He spent his youth in North...
John Tillotson
Jul 7, 2025
Sgt. John Edward Tillotson, U.S. Army, aged 70, Lancaster’s native son, has returned home to rest. He passed away at his home in Grantham, surrounded by his family on July 7, 2025. John served two tours of duty in the U.S. Army, as well as service in the National Guard. It was during his second tour of duty in Germany...
Calvin Colby
Jun 30, 2025
Calvin James Colby, age 77, of Lunenburg, Vt passed away after a long battle with ALS on May 30, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington, NC. Calvin was born in Lancaster, NH to the late Lee Colby and Margaret (Monahan) Colby. After graduating high school Calvin worked in many different jobs. He was a diesel mechanic by...
Ardeane Ruth Rines
Jun 20, 2025
Ardeane “Deane” Ruth Leisy Glidden Rines passed into the arms of her Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home in McIntyre Apartments, Whitefield. She was born in Wisner, Nebraska November 27, 1928, the youngest daughter of August and Elma Leisy with older sisters Kathryn, Charolette, and Margaret. August and his four daughters all...
Kathleen Susan Rosser
Jun 16, 2025
Kathleen “Kate” Susan Rosser,77 of Guildhall, Vermont passed away at home on June 16, 2025. Kate was born to John & Susan (Park) Bryan on September 14, 1947 in Fareham, England. Predeceasing Kate in passing are her parents; Son, Michael Nault Rosser and her husband, Richard “Dick” Rosser. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11am on, Friday, June 27th...
Catherine Fontaine
Jun 13, 2025
Cathy J. Fontaine(Gooden), 69, of Lost Nation Road, Groveton passed away peacefully with family at home. She was born to Robert & Virginia (Pillotte) Gooden on November 12, 1955 in Whitefield. Cathy was a graduate of White Mountain Regional High School, class of 1973. After retiring from SAU36, Cathy enjoyed her life at her leisure. She enjoyed visiting with family...
Aurore M. Hood
Jun 9, 2025
Aurore M. Hood, 89, of Lancaster, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 9, 2025. Born “Marie Hughette Aurore Daigle”, in Coaticook, Quebec, to Antonio and Eugenie Daigle, she spent her early childhood in Connecticut and at age 13 rode with her brothers in the rumble seat of an old Ford when the family settled on a dairy...
Myra Edna Emerson
Jun 8, 2025
Myra Edna Emerson, 91, of Lancaster, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Just days earlier, she had joyfully celebrated her 91st birthday in the company of all five of her children and many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born on May 31, 1934, the daughter of William and Edna (Holly) Manson. Myra...
Robert "Bob" Stiles
Jun 7, 2025
Robert “Bob” Stiles, 90, of Whitefield, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025 after a period of declining health. A devoted husband, proud father, U.S. Army veteran, and hardworking entrepreneur, Bob lived a life defined by a spirit of optimism, generosity, service, and deep gratitude. Born to John and Mable Cantle Stiles, Bob graduated from Whitefield High School...
Annette King
Jun 6, 2025
Annette L. King, 58 of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away peacefully at home on June 6th, 2025. She was born to Andrew & Claudette (Runew) Bergin on October 10th, 1966 in Lancaster. Annette will be remembered for her love and family, especially her grandchildren. Spending time with family and hosting family gatherings were dear to her. She was known to...
Sheryl Bennett
Jun 6, 2025
Sheryl Lea Bennett of Worcester, Massachusetts, formerly a longtime resident of Lancaster and Groveton, New Hampshire, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 6th. She was 70. She was predeceased by her parents, Doris Evelyn (Corrigan) Bennett, who died in 2013, and Curtis Willard Bennett, who died in 1963. She is survived by her brother Larry E. Bennett of Groveton; her sister...
Francis Gardner
Jun 5, 2025
Francis Roy Gardner Jr., 66, of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. Francis was born to Francis Sr. & Claudette (Cantwell) Gardner on May 6th, 1959 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Known as both “Good Looking” and a real life MacGyver, Francis was a man who loved to create, build and understand challenges. He enjoyed taking things apart...
Joseph Orzech
May 27, 2025
Joseph Miller Orzech, 75, passed away on May 27, 2025, following a stroke and an unexpected cancer diagnosis. He bore his illness with his characteristic sense of humor and steadfast faith in God’s providence amid hardship. Born on January 18, 1950, in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph was the son of Joseph P. and Frances (Miller) Orzech. At the age of six,...
Wayne Switser
May 22, 2025
Wayne Clyde Switser, 91 of Littleton passed away on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. Wayne was born on January 19th, 1934 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to Clyde & Edith Inez Switser. He attended grader school in Dalton and graduated from Whitefield High School. For three years, Wayne served in the United States Army. While active in the Dalton & Littleton communities...
Roxanne Ball
May 15, 2025
Roxanne Ball passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1962 to Baline and Mary Hartlen. Roxanne is survived by her devoted husband, Charles Ball Sr., and his children, Charles Ball Jr. (Jessica), Jennifer Ingerson(Fred) and Steven Keinson (Allison). She was also a caring step-grandmother. She is also survived by her beloved...
Delmar Noland
Apr 28, 2025
Delmar Noland, 96, passed away on April 28, 2025 in the loving care of his son and daughter-in-law. Delmar was born on October 12, 1928 to Cassius "Clay" and Alta (Spradling) Noland, in Middletown, Ohio. When Delmar was young, his family relocated to Kokomo, IN where he was raised along with 7 sisters and a brother. Delmar attended Kokomo High...
Cheryl Stebbins
Apr 22, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Stebbins, 69, of Lancaster, NH died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at her home. Cheryl was born on September 6,1955 in Woodsville, NH to William and Thelma Stebbins. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Bryan Stebbins and her nephew James Keenan. She sadly left behind her sisters Wendy Stebbins, Sheila Catterell, Cathy Besaw and Angela...
Georganna Dow
Apr 21, 2025
Georganna Winfred Dow, 77, of Lunenburg, VT. passed away on April 21st in her home. She was born on June 20, 1947 in Concord, VT to James W. and Mary (Morse) Grant. She attended schools in East Concord and Concord and graduated in 1965 from Concord High School. She always enjoyed getting together with her classmates at class reunions through...
Paul Moore
Apr 21, 2025
Paul C. Moore, 89 of Dalton, NH passed away at home on April 21, 2025. Paul was born on November 4, 1935 in Lowell, MA. After growing up in the Plaistow area he served in the Airforce and went on to become a certified airline mechanic. He worked several years for Northeast Airlines where he enjoyed his travel advantages. He...
Susemarie Swenson
Apr 15, 2025
Susemarie Schwarzman Swenson was laid to rest on April 16, 2025 where she passed on at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, N.H. after her health declined. Susemarie was born on November 16, 1941 in Hamburg, Germany, where she was raised with her three siblings at that time. She went to finishing school in England after completing her secondary education...
