Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

Serving Lancaster, NH

James 'Jim' Burt

James 'Jim' Burt

Dec 26, 2015

DALTON - James "Jim" Burt of Whitefield, NH died of a sudden heart attack on December 26th, 2015. He was born in Lynn, MA on June 3rd, 1949 to Lawrence and Ethelyn Burt. Jim was raised in Lynn, but had an early, heartfelt connection to the North Country, spending summers at his family's camp in Jefferson and with extended family...

David S. Dana

David S. Dana

Dec 22, 2015

DALTON, NH - David Dana, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 22 after a prolonged illness. His life was marked by loyalty, devotion and generosity. Mr. Dana was 84. Mr. Dana was born June 5, 1931, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in New York City and Wilton, CT.  He attended Staunton Military Academy...

Louisa S. Lamontagne

Louisa S. Lamontagne

Dec 21, 2015

ROCHESTER, NH - Louisa S. Lamontagne, 93, formerly of West Stewartstown and Colebrook, died Monday evening, December 21, 2015, at Colonial Hill Center in Rochester. Mrs. Lamontagne was born in Quebec City on May 11, 1922 the daughter of Edouard and Florida (Chouinard) Morin. For many years she resided in West Stewartstown with her late husband Joseph L. Lamontagne.  She...

Betsy A. Ladd

Betsy A. Ladd

Dec 21, 2015

WHITEFIELD - True love is an act of the will-a conscious decision to do what is best for the other person instead of ourselves. - Billy Graham Betsy A. Ladd, 68, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Littleton Hospital after an unexpected sudden illness. She was born on January 4, 1947 in Boston to Sumner H. Peck...

Dean Gray

Dean Gray

Dec 19, 2015

LANCASTER - Dean Gray, 81, of Garland Road, died Saturday morning, December 19, 2015 in Lancaster. Mr. Gray was born in Lancaster on August 6, 1934 the son of Clifford "Joe" Gray and Phyllis (Smith) Gray.  He has been a lifelong resident graduating from Lancaster High School. Dean enjoyed attending the Lancaster Fair and sharing his knowledge with fellow fairgoers. ...

E. Ann Dow

E. Ann Dow

Dec 15, 2015

LANCASTER - E. Ann Dow, 87,died Tuesday evening December 15, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center. Mrs. Dow was born in Berlin, NH on January 24, 1928 the daughter of Austin and Wilma (Eastman) Buckley. For many years she was a bookkeeper at New England Pine Sales in Londonderry and Allen Rogers Wood Turning in Laconia.  Ann enjoyed camping,...

Arthur B. Cassady

Arthur B. Cassady

Nov 30, 2015

LANCASTER - Arthur B. Cassady, 80, of Ice Pond Road, formerly of Whitefield, died Monday, November 30, 2015, at The Morrison in Whitefield. Mr. Cassady was born in Ryegate, VT, on September 3, 1935 the son of Arthur A. and Amanda (Locke) Cassady.  He attended Littleton Schools and served for a time on the Franconia Fire Department while residing there....

Mason A. Cliche

Mason A. Cliche

Nov 29, 2015

LANCASTER -- Mason A. Cliche, 21, was taken from us on Sunday morning, November 29th, 2015 to continue his journey and join his sister, Olivia Ann, our angel in heaven. Mason was born in Lancaster on March 25, 1994, and is the son of Andy and Margo (Fitch) Cliche. He was a 2012 graduate of White Mountains Regional High School...

Yvette Soucy

Yvette Soucy

Nov 22, 2015

LANCASTER, NH - Yvette (Pelletier) Soucy peacefully left us on November 22, 2015 at the age of 95. She was born November 1920 in St. Hilaire, New Brunswick, Canada to Joseph and Eva (Chasse) Pelletier. A longtime resident of Nashua, she had recently come to reside In Lancaster at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Kurt Johnson....

Loretta M. Colby

Loretta M. Colby

Nov 17, 2015

GILMAN - Loretta M. Colby, 72, died suddenly at home on Jefferson Avenue on November 17, 2015. Loretta was born in Lancaster on July 9, 1943 the daughter of Alfred J. and Yvette (Lussier) Morin.  She was the widow of the late Blaine E. "Bud" Colby.  Together they had 6 children and resided for many years in Lunenburg. Family was...

Shirley E. Smith

Shirley E. Smith

Nov 12, 2015

LUNENBURG - A strong, loving woman left the world on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Shirley Edith Smith (Rolfe) of Lunenburg, VT died in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. The world is a little darker without her here. She brought sunshine to everyone she met. Her life revolved around her family. Like her love of flowers, she nurtured...

Winston Page Martin

Winston Page Martin

Nov 11, 2015

TUCSON, AZ - Winston Page Martin of Tucson, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.  The son of John P. and Bertha Martin, Winston was born in Lancaster, NH, on May 4, 1924, the seventh of eight children.  He attended classes at the one-room Great Rock Schoolhouse, and when it closed he transferred to Lancaster Academy, from where...

Pearl J. Phillips

Pearl J. Phillips

Nov 6, 2015

LANCASTER - Pearl J. Phillips, 85, of Prospect Street, died Friday morning, November 6, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Phillips was a lifetime resident of Lancaster born there on July 22, 1930 the daughter of Albert D. and Gladys M. (Palmer) Flynn.  She has lived at the same home since she was 13 years old.  Pearl...

R. Floyd Luckey Jr.

R. Floyd Luckey Jr.

Nov 5, 2015

LANCASTER, NH - R. Floyd Luckey Jr., 85, passed away after after a long illness at his home in Lancaster on November 5, 2015.  He was born on November 18, 1929 in LaBelle, Florida the son of the late R. Floyd Luckey Sr. and Florrie Myrle (Kennington) Luckey. Immediate family members include his daughter Sarah Patricia "Patty" Rohman of Florida;...

Patricia M. Pierce

Patricia M. Pierce

Nov 5, 2015

LANCASTER - Patricia M. Pierce, 86, of Grandview Drive, died Thursday evening November 5, 2015, at The Morrison in Whitefield after a lengthy illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Pierce was born in Lancaster on December 31, 1928 the daughter of Reginald Patrick and Dora (Hardy) Monahan.  She was a longtime Lancaster resident working for a time...

Susan A. Tendler

Susan A. Tendler

Nov 4, 2015

LANCASTER - Susan A. Tendler passed unexpectedly in her home Nov. 4th 2015. Susan was born October 30, 1953 the daughter of Helen (Zegulich) Mclain and Andrew Mclain of Milan NH. She lived the majority of her years in Milan and Stark N.H. She graduated 3rd in her class from White Mountains Community College with an Associate degree in Social...

Ruth E. Mclean

Ruth E. Mclean

Oct 30, 2015

LANCASTER, NH - Ruth E. (Bees) McLean, 80, died Friday October 30, 2015 peacefully in her sleep at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long battle with COPD. Her parents, Frederick T.S. Bees and M. Elsie Smith Bees, predeceased her. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who loved to sew, crochet and garden.  She was a very...

Mark L. Lapierre

Mark L. Lapierre

Oct 29, 2015

LANCASTER - Mark L. LaPierre, 58, passed away Thursday morning, October 29, 2015, in Lancaster, NH, after a long illness. Mark was born in Berlin, NH, on May 13, 1957 the son of Nelson and Patricia (Parent) LaPierre.  He grew up in Gorham and lived many years in Bartlett before moving to Lancaster. He enjoyed music (all types), going to...

Royce L. Hutchinson

Royce L. Hutchinson

Oct 20, 2015

LANCASTER - Royce L. Hutchinson, 65, died Tuesday afternoon October 20, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long illness. Mr. Hutchinson was a lifetime resident of Lancaster, born there on September 23, 1950 the son of Leon and Marjorie (Baker) Hutchinson.  In 1969 he graduated from White Mountain Regional High School and went on to serve with the...

Richard M. St. Onge

Richard M. St. Onge

Oct 14, 2015

STARK - Richard M. "Rick" St. Onge, 47, died at his home Wednesday October 14, 2015 after a sudden illness. Rick was born in Nashua, NH on December 18, 1967 the son of Richard R. and Dorothy J. (Porter) St. Onge.  He was raised in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School. In his early 20's he moved...