Obituaries

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Norman J. Gauvin

Norman J. Gauvin

Aug 6, 2017

LANCASTER - Norman J. Gauvin was born October 9, 1923 in Berlin, NH, the youngest of 12 siblings. He went to work at an early age to help with family expenses. On March 4, 1943 he joined the US Navy and served his country during World War II. He was stationed aboard two ships, the USS Little Rock and USS...

Mary Ellen Gaudette

Mary Ellen Gaudette

Jul 30, 2017

Mary Ellen Gaudette ,53 , of Guyton, GA, passed away Sunday, July 30th, 2017 at Doctors Hospital burn center in Augusta Ga. A native of Wichita, Kansas , she was the daughter of Harold Way and Ann Collun. She leaves her husband Bruce Gaudette of Georgia ; one son, Nick Bishop of Whitefield; two daughters, Gale Bishop of New Boston,...

Walter A. Stone Sr.

Walter A. Stone Sr.

Jul 29, 2017

Walter A. Stone, Sr. 70, passed away on Saturday, July 29th at his residence in Littleton with family members close by his side. Walter was born in Stratford, NH and was the son of Mary (Portigue) and David Stone. He grew up in the surrounding towns. He was self-employed all his life, because, he said, that he loved to do...

Seth Joseph Savage

Seth Joseph Savage

Jul 29, 2017

GROVETON - Seth Joseph Savage, 11, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 29, 2017. Seth was born in Lancaster, NH, on April 30, 2006, the son of Randall Savage and Tiesha (Hartlen) Fontaine. He was a student at Groveton Elementary School where he excelled in basketball and also played baseball. Seth enjoyed swimming, four wheelers and driving anything with a motor....

Robin L. Dow

Robin L. Dow

Jul 29, 2017

LANCASTER - Robin L. Dow, 51, of Williams Street, passed away July 29, 2017 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster, after a period of failing health. Robin was born in Lynn, MA, on December 11, 1965, the daughter of James and Mary (Dion) Dow. For many years she resided in Lynn, MA, and was formerly employed at the West...

Richard W. Martin

Richard W. Martin

Jul 27, 2017

Richard William Martin passed away due to a farm accident at his home on Thursday, July 27th at the age of 73. Richard is survived by his wife of 38 years Muriel. He is missed by his children, Jennifer (Alex) in Richmond, RI, Peter (Katelyn) and Jacqueline in Guildhall as well as his grandchildren Cole, Brody, Katherine, and Liliana. He...

Robert Neil Milligan

Robert Neil Milligan

Jul 9, 2017

LINCOLN, NH - Robert Neil Milligan, 50, of Catlett, VA passed away suddenly on July 9, 2017 in Lincoln, NH after a fun filled day participating in Warren Old Home Days and riding with his ATV buddies. Robert was born on December 21, 1966 in Arlington, VA to Robert D. Milligan and Mary A. Maillet. He was a graduate of...

Barbara S. Chace

Barbara S. Chace

Jul 8, 2017

LANCASTER- Barbara S. Chace, 91, formerly of Portland Street, died Saturday July 8, 2017 at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown. She was born September 10, 1925 in Lewiston, ME the daughter of Walter C. and Alice Mae (Ablett) Scott Sr. In her earlier years, Barbara lived in Lewiston ME, and had attended schools there and Business College....

William M. Robarts

William M. Robarts

Jul 6, 2017

LANCASTER- William M. Robarts, 93, of Summer Street, died Thursday July 6, 2017 at the Country Village Health Care, in Lancaster. Born August 28, 1923 in Lake City Florida, he was the son of George Andrew Lites and Elizabeth (Engle) Robarts. He graduated from Lake City High School and went on to graduate from Maryville College in Maryville Tennessee with...

Chad Kenison

Chad Kenison

Jul 4, 2017

WHITEFIELD - Chad Kenison, 28, of Liberty Drive, died unexpectedly Tuesday July 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 18, 1988 in Lancaster the son of Gregory Kenison and Jodi (Smith) Rooney. A 2007 graduate of White Mountain Regional High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army soon after graduation, and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan...

Eleanor B. Stevens

Eleanor B. Stevens

Jun 25, 2017

WHITEFIELD - Eleanor Baker Stevens, 85 died Sunday Evening, June 25th, 2017 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster, NH, after a lengthy illness. Eleanor was born in Whitefield on July 8, 1931, the daughter of Leslie and Carlena (Holmes) Baker. She was the 2nd daughter of eight brothers and sisters; Leslie Baker, Dorothy Baker Johnson and Paul Baker all...

Donna J. Hodgdon

Donna J. Hodgdon

Jun 15, 2017

GUILDHALL - After a brief but vicious bout with pancreatic cancer Donna J. Hodgdon of Guildhall passed away on June 15, 2017. Her cancer diagnosis was complicated by congestive heart failure and a 30-year-long battle with lupus. "I'm fighting a triple wammy," she would tell family and friends; however, in all respects she managed the hand she was dealt with...

Ruth B. Vermette

Ruth B. Vermette

Jun 15, 2017

WHITEFIELD - Ruth B. Vermette, 80, of Highland Street, died Thursday morning, June 15, 2017, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Ruth was born in Rogersville, Tennessee the daughter of Gilbert and Bessie (Arnold) Ball, on February 17, 1937 and at 22 years old moved to Whitefield. She worked various jobs include Henchels Shoe Shop, Littleton, Roberts...

Bonnie R. Chancey

Bonnie R. Chancey

Jun 15, 2017

JEFFERSON - Bonnie Rae Chancey, 71, of Owls Head Highway, died Thursday morning, June 15, 2017, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Chancey was born in Winchendon, MA, on November 5, 1945, the daughter of George W. and Irene (Bowers) Hall. She was raised in Athol, MA, was a graduate of Athol High School, and attended Greenfield Community College for...

Robert Mann

Robert Mann

Jun 13, 2017

GROVETON - Robert Mann, 57, of Melcher Street, died June 13, 2017, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center. There are no services scheduled.

Wayne O. Haynes

Wayne O. Haynes

Jun 3, 2017

LAKELAND, FL - Wayne O. Haynes, 81, passed away Saturday morning, June 3, 2017, at his home, after a long illness. Mr. Haynes was born in Pittsburg, NH, on February 12, 1936, the ninth of ten children of Stewart and Hazel (Danforth) Haynes. Wayne was raised in Pittsburg and in 1958 he served two years active duty in the US...

Phillip L. Dionne

Phillip L. Dionne

Jun 1, 2017

LANCASTER - Phillip L. Dionne, 66, of Portland Street, died at his home Thursday morning, June 1, 2017, after a sudden illness. Mr. Dionne was born in Berlin, NH, on November 21, 1950, the son of Donatien Lionel Dionne and Lillian Matilda (Findsen) Dionne. He was raised in Berlin and attended school there up to his junior year. In 1968...

Ernest H. Martineau

Ernest H. Martineau

May 27, 2017

DALTON, NH - Ernest H. Martineau, 80, of Landry Road, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. Ernest was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on September 9, 1936, the son of Ernest J and Lillian (Paulette) Martineau. He was the youngest of seven children. Raised in Woonsocket, Ernie attended Mount Saint Charles Academy. For a time he...

Cecilia Horsler

Cecilia Horsler

May 25, 2017

LUNENBURG - Cecilia Horsler, 90, of Lancaster Road, died Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center. She is survived by Owen Horsler, middle son of Lunenburg, Vt, his daughters, Suzanne Mitton & husband Michael Mitton; their children {Cecelia great grand daughters} Holly & Krysta Mitton of Lunenburg. Owen's other 2 daughters Aimee & Roseanne Horsler of Lunenburg....

Maurice J. Frechette

Maurice J. Frechette

May 21, 2017

On May 21, 2017 we lost the most amazing and wonderful father, friend and teacher. There was nothing this man wouldn't do for family or friends. He would have been 100 in November. He passed away at St Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center after fighting years with Alzheimer's. Maurice was born in Tingwick, Quebec, Canada November 13, 1917 to Archille...