Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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J.D. Roberts

J.D. Roberts

Dec 7, 2024

John (JD) Roberts III, 63, long time resident of Lancaster NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2024. He graduated from White Mountain Regional High School in 1980. From there, he became part owner of Robert’s & Sons and then spent over 30 years building a lifelong career at the Mt. Washington Hotel. JD left...

Jessica Savage

Jessica Savage

Dec 1, 2024

Jessica Frank Savage passed away in the late hours of December 1, 2024 at her home in Gorham, NH due to heart complications. She was born in Lancaster, NH to Frank Savage and Penny (Whitney) Buckalew on June 17, 1987. Jessica attended Lancaster Elementary School and White Mountains Regional High School. She was one of a kind–always checking in on...

Susan D. Carlson

Susan D. Carlson

Nov 26, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Reverand Susan D. Carlson announces her passing on November 26, 2024, at the age of 78. Susan was a highly educated, well-read, outspoken woman who dedicated her life to social justice causes. Susan received her RN from Hartford’s School of Nursing in Connecticut. Equipped with her degree and courage she moved...

Elaine Cormier-Harris

Elaine Cormier-Harris

Nov 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Elaine Cormier-Harris, 67 of Gilman, VT. After a short battle with liver cancer, Elaine passed away at home on November 22, 2024. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt. On April 24, 1957, to Martin E. Cormier and Jean (Downer) Cormier of Danville, Vt. Elaine spent her entire childhood in...

Bennett Brooks

Bennett Brooks

Nov 20, 2024

Bennett Brooks, born December 21, 2004, son of W. Timothy Brooks of North Stratford, NH, died instantly in a car accident Wednesday evening November 20th in Bow on his way to class. Bennett, also known as “Son-Son” and “Benny Boo”, attended Stratford Public School until 8th grade and then attended and graduated from Canaan Memorial High School in 2023. Upon...

Charles A. Hagopian

Charles A. Hagopian

Oct 24, 2024

Charles “Charlie” A. Hagopian, 68 of Whitefield, New Hampshire passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Charlie was born to Mynas & Elizabeth (Henshall) Hagopian in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Skilled and handy in all areas, Charlie worked in maintenance before moving to New Hampshire in the mid 2000’s. Charlie is predeceased in passing by his parents and siblings Leslie Conley &...

Corinne Comeau

Corinne Comeau

Oct 22, 2024

Corrine Comeau, 91, of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024. A full obituary is pending. To leave condolences for the family, please select the "Share a Memory option"

Donald L. Cross

Donald L. Cross

Oct 22, 2024

Donald L. Cross passed away on October 22nd, 2024. He was preceded in passing by his husband Robert F. Hollinshead, originally from South Braintree, Massachusetts as well as his father & mother, John & Emily Cross from Colebrook, New Hampshire; brother John Jerald Cross (Joe) of Colebrook; & Alfred Cross of Colebrook. Don was born in Colebrook, New Hampshire and...

Robert F. Briggs Sr.

Robert F. Briggs Sr.

Oct 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” Briggs, Sr., 92, of Lunenburg Vt passed peacefully on October 11, 2024, at North Country Center in Lancaster, NH after a period of declining health. Both his wife Pat and Son Gary were at his bedside just hours before his passing. Bob was born on June 28, 1933, in East Concord, Vermont…one of 3 children born to Ralph...

Phyllis Blay

Phyllis Blay

Oct 11, 2024

LANCASTER – Phyllis Rose Blay, 67, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at her sister’s home in Lancaster NH. Daughter of Roy Blay Jr. and Lula Mae (Bolduc) Blay of North Stratford NH, Phyllis was born October 12, 1956. Surviving family include her sister, Susan MacKillop, along with husband Jim MacKillop; her niece Stephany Stinson and her nephews, James Mackillop Jr.,...

Jean Ella Whitney

Jean Ella Whitney

Oct 11, 2024

LANCASTER, NH – On October 11, 2024, Jean Ella Whitney, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 7, 1935, in Lancaster, the daughter of Arthur Gould and Ethel Gould Hodge. Jean grew up “Out East”, went to school and graduated twelfth grade in 1953. On July 11,...

Ilse Altherr

Ilse Altherr

Oct 3, 2024

With great sadness we wish to inform you of the passing of Ilse M. Altherr. She passed peacefully in her home on October 3 surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old, born in Germany but emigrated to Bogota Colombia as a WW2 refugee. She came to the United States in her twenties via her employment with the airlines....

Evelyn Smith

Evelyn Smith

Oct 1, 2024

Evelyn Joyce Smith, age 94, of Whitefield, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 1st, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1930, in Littleton, New Hampshire. As a resident of Dalton NH, Evelyn graduated from Whitefield High School in Whitefield NH in 1950. After high school she went on to work at various hotels and...

Roger Girouard

Roger Girouard

Sep 30, 2024

Roger Girouard, 71 of Jefferson, New Hampshire passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 30th, 2024. Roger was born to Rene & Jeanne (Sigouin) Girouard on June 27, 1953 in Lancaster, New Hampshire. He was a graduate of Milford Regional High School and later studied at Nashua Votech to become a machinist. In 1974, Roger moved back to...

Glenn Nolette

Glenn Nolette

Sep 28, 2024

Glenn Curtis Nolette. 61, of Groveton, New Hampshire passed away on Saturday, September 28 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Glenn was born on March 3rd, 1963 to Leo & Mary Nolette in Taunton, Massachusetts. Glenn is survived by his wife Elizabeth French-Nolette and his step daughter, Denise Wheeler(Joe). He also leaves behind four grandchildren. A private Celebration of Life will be...

Nels Philip Nelson, Iii

Nels Philip Nelson, Iii

Sep 27, 2024

Nels Philip Nelson III, better known as “Poppy the Ole Cowboy”, 83, passed away peacefully in his farmhouse on Friday, September 27th. Pop started his journey in Guildhall, VT in 1971 when he migrated from New Jersey. He lived a great life surrounded by those who loved him. A long list of lasting friendships from high school, as well as...

George Goulet

George Goulet

Sep 19, 2024

George Alexander Goulet, 81 of North Stratford, went home to be with his Lord on September 19, 2024 at his home by his loving wife by his side. George was born in West Stewartstown, NH on January 5th, 1943. He attended schools in Groveton and Berlin, graduating in the class of 1962 from Stratford High School. After graduating high school...

Judith I. Murray

Judith I. Murray

Sep 14, 2024

WHITEFIELD – Judith I. Murray, 97, formerly of Montpelier, VT, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 14, 2024, at The Morrison, Whitefield, after a recent period of failing health. Judith was born in Worcester, MA, on March 12, 1927, the daughter of Milton H. and Nellie (Wheeler) Crooker. She was educated in public schools in Worcester, Westbrook College in Portland, Maine,...

Althea J Donovan

Althea J Donovan

Sep 10, 2024

Althea Joy (Snell) Donovan, age 93, of Lancaster, NH, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, NH, following a brief illness. Althea was born on August 25, 1931, in Lowell, MA, the daughter of Walter Snell and Beaulah (Joy) Snell. A lifelong resident...

Thomas Barrett Woods

Thomas Barrett Woods

Aug 29, 2024

Thomas Barrett Woods, 73, of Jefferson New Hampshire passed away on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Tom was born to Philip & Dorothy Woods on February 10th, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin. Later, Tom lived in Long Island, New York and Newark, Delaware. In 1971, Tom moved to New Hampshire and in the same year, married his wife of 53 years, Adele...