Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Nancy Cuddihy

Nancy Cuddihy

Sep 21, 2025

Nancy Cuddihy passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Nan was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on Feb. 25, 1948. Her father, William J. Walker (born in Quebec) and her mother Mildred E. Lynch (born in Colebrook, NH) shortly thereafter moved the family to Littleton, NH where Nan spent her childhood, graduating from Littleton High School...

Jacqueline Maher

Jacqueline Maher

Sep 15, 2025

Jacqueline Hamilton Maher, 87, of Whitefield, New Hampshire passed away on Monday, September 15th, 2025. Jackie was born to William & Anne (Carty) Hamilton on October 13th, 1937 in Port Gamble, Washington in a logging mill on an Indian Reservation. The doctor came by canoe to attend to the birth. Jackie grew up in Newport, RI and moved to Baltimore,...

Carol Thompson

Carol Thompson

Sep 9, 2025

Carol Jeanne Thompson, 75 of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. She was born to Joseph & Laura (Bernadette) Roukey on December 6th, 1949 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. She attended Manchester schools. In 1971, Carol married the late Thomas F. Thompson and they moved to the North Country in 1982. Carol enjoyed going to the casinos with her...

Jay Thietten

Jay Thietten

Sep 5, 2025

Jay Thietten died at home on September 5th 2025. Jay was born on November 17, 1950 in Twin Falls, ID. Son of the late Duane B. and Alce E. Thietten. He was a graduate of Salmon River High School in Riggins, Idaho and Boise State University. Jay retired as Director of Fire and Aviation for the Bureau of Land Management...

Brenda Ruggles

Brenda Ruggles

Aug 29, 2025

Brenda Ruggles,76 of Dalton, New Hampshire passed away in Portsmouth on Friday, August 29th. She was born to Napoleon & Marion (Fisher) Cormier on August 23rd, 1949 in Dalton. After graduation, Brenda went on to study at Dartmouth and earned an Associates Degree in Animal Husbandry. She proudly worked in the medical professions during her life, including serving with EMS...

Patricia Marshall

Patricia Marshall

Aug 27, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of Patricia (Merrow) Marshall. Patricia was the younger daughter of Lee and Zella (Washburn) Merrow. She was born in Lancaster, NH, on December 14, 1932. Patricia, or “Pat,” was never at a loss for something to do. During her high school years, she was actively involved in orchestra,...

Diane Bennett

Diane Bennett

Aug 24, 2025

Diane Jean Bennett (Braun) of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 78, while surrounded by her family and friends. Diane was born December 28, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois to Richard and Barbara Braun. She spent her early life in Michigan, where she developed a passion for animals. Licensed by the State of Michigan,...

Wendy Ann Williams

Wendy Ann Williams

Aug 5, 2025

Wendy Ann Williams was born May 6, 1967 and passed away on August 5, 2025, due to injuries caused by an accident she sustained on July 26, 2025. She will be forever loved and never forgotten. A celebration of her life will take place on October 25, 2025, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at the family home located at...

Lois Mcgee

Lois Mcgee

Jul 22, 2025

Lois S. McGee, 94 of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away at Weeks Medical Center surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. Lois was born to Earl & Mary Alice (Guilderson) Sinclair on September 30, 1930 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Lois attended Somerville Schools and was a graduate of Barre, Massachusetts High School. In 1952, Lois married Edward McGee and they...

Helene Rose Josselyn

Helene Rose Josselyn

Jul 21, 2025

Helene Rose Josselyn (Bergeron) of Jefferson, New Hampshire, passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by family in Clearwater, Florida.

Helene was born on December 13, 1953, in Berlin, New Hampshire, to Leo and Annette Bergeron. She grew up in Berlin and attended the local schools before earning her Registered Nursing degree from the New Hampshire...

Dorothy Hodgdon

Dorothy Hodgdon

Jul 21, 2025

Dorothy M Hodgdon “Naughty Dottie” – 70, made a beautiful and peaceful passing into the arms of our Lord on Monday morning, July 21st at The Jack Byrne Center at DHMC. Dottie’s loving family was by her side. Dottie was born on October 26, 1954, in Lancaster to Faye Emerson Hodge and Charles Hodge. She was born 6th of 7...

Theresa Smith

Theresa Smith

Jul 21, 2025

Theresa Smith passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Born on June 22, 1935 we were able to enjoy a lovely 90th birthday party for her. She leaves behind her children, Diane Brown of Dalton, NH; Nancy Loura Hughes also of Dalton, NH; her son, Sheldon Loura of Jefferson, NH and Yvette Carpenter of Dalton, NH. Theresa also leaves behind...

Donald Soule

Donald Soule

Jul 10, 2025

Donald C. Soule, 76 of Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster. A full obituary & details for a celebration of life will be available soon.

Abimael Medina, Jr.

Abimael Medina, Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Abimael “Abi" Medina Jr., 34 of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away at home on July 8th, 2025. Abi was born to Abimael & Leonardina (Perkins) Medina on August 14th, 1990. After graduating from White Mountains Regional High School, Abi went on to study history at New England College. He was well known as a history buff and loved looking up...

Allen Naves

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

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

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

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

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

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...