Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Aurore M. Hood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gloria Mclaughlin

Gloria Mclaughlin

Apr 10, 2025

Gloria Catherine McLaughlin, 93 of Lancaster, NH passed away at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, NH on April 10, 2025 with family by her side. She was the daughter of Norman McLaughlin and Catherine (Powell) McLaughlin, born on October 5, 1931 in Lancaster, NH. She attended Lunenburg schools where she lived her childhood years. She graduated from Mt. Saint...

Vanessa Irene Knott

Vanessa Irene Knott

Apr 2, 2025

Vanessa Irene Knott, 92, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster, New Hampshire, where she had lived for many years. During her time there, she made many dear friends and was a beloved part of the community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Vanessa was born in...

Marie Noyes

Marie Noyes

Apr 1, 2025

JEFFERSON - Marie Ann Noyes passed away on April 01, 2025 in Lancaster, NH. She was born in Berlin on April 14, 1938, and live in Jefferson since May 1941. "She was one of a kind," many said. Marie loved hunting and fishing. In her later years, she especially loved hunting with Marc Miller, and she shot her last deer...

Jeffrey Edward Smith, Sr.

Jeffrey Edward Smith, Sr.

Mar 19, 2025

Jeffrey Edward Smith Sr., 59, of Lancaster, NH, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2025. Jeff was born in Lancaster on January 7, 1966, to Frederick and Kathleen Smith, was a well-known and beloved community member. Infamously known by his many friends as “Smag”, when the 74’ Cuda came rolling by with the tunes blaring, they knew there was a...

James Edward Styles

James Edward Styles

Mar 19, 2025

James “Jim” Edward Styles, 68, of Northumberland, NH lost his battle on March 19th, 2025. Known to many as the Old Goat, Jim was born on July 15th, 1956 in Lancaster, NH to Thomas S. and Pearl I. (Breault) Styles of Northumberland, NH. Jim graduated from Groveton High School with the class of 1974 and remained close with many classmates....

Ronald W. Hanson

Ronald W. Hanson

Mar 18, 2025

Ronald W. Hanson, a retired police officer of the Town of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away on March 18, 2025, due to complications from COVID. Ron played hockey for Wakefield High School and graduated in 1957, and after a short time joined the U.S. Navy. He was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. SARATOGA, CVA-60, in the eastern Mediterranean. Next, he...