Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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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...

Joseph James Smith, Jr.

Joseph James Smith, Jr.

Aug 22, 2024

Joseph James Smith Jr was born in Lancaster NH to Celeste E.(Phelps) Smith and Joseph James Smith SR. He attended all schools in Groveton NH. Joseph joined the Army and was stationed in Hawaii where he got his GED. A short stay in California but he missed his mountains. He worked at various places before a career moving for Normandeau...

Blayne Pond

Blayne Pond

Aug 19, 2024

Blayne Lorenzo Pond, 92, originally of Lunenburg, Vermont passed into the hands of the Lord on August 19th, 2024 at John Forsythe Good Sheppard Hospice in Auburndale, Florida. Blayne was born to Delmar William Pond Sr, & Dorothy Louise Leighton Pond on November 2nd, 1931 in Lunenburg. Blayne served his country on the front lines in the US Army during...

Susan Flynn

Susan Flynn

Jul 31, 2024

Susan M. Flynn, 74, of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away on Thursday, July 31st, 2024. Sue was born in Lancaster on March 18th, 1950 to Thomas & Lillian (McLain) Flynn. She would go on to graduate from White Mountain Regional High School. In her younger years she enjoyed hunting and fishing with her parents and was an active 4-H leader...

James Hadley Fullerton

James Hadley Fullerton

Jul 27, 2024

James Fullerton passed away on July 27, 2024, in Lancaster, New Hampshire., at the age of 70. He was born on October 3, 1953, to Donald and Barbara (Reed) Fullerton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Kami, son Joshua, and sister Donna and her daughter Jovaun and all of his aunts and uncles. He is survived...

Michael Dow

Michael Dow

Jul 21, 2024

Michael Fay Dow, 78, of Lunenburg, VT. passed away on July 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14, 1946 in Montpelier, VT. to Fay and Mildred (Fahner) Dow. He attended schools in East Concord and in Waterbury, VT., where his family moved when he was in graded school. He was married to...

Elaine T. Downes

Elaine T. Downes

Jul 19, 2024

Elaine T. Downes (Pegg) , 80, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024. She was born in Acushnet, Massachusetts on October 28th, 1943, to Benjamin and Dorothea Pegg. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Anothony Downes. A Graveside Service will be held at 10am on Wednesday, September 18th, at Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster.

Shelia Stinson

Shelia Stinson

Jul 19, 2024

Shelia Stinson passed away on July 19, 2024 at the age of 65, surrounded by her loving family. She had fought a long battle with pancreatic cancer, first diagnosed in 2008. She had been in remission since 2022. Shelia was a great lover of the outdoors. A lifetime member of the NRA, she was a staunch believer of the right...

Elaine C Russell

Elaine C Russell

Jul 18, 2024

Elaine Colby Russell passed away on Thursday afternoon July 18, 2024 at Morrison Nursing Home. Elaine was born to Freeman Colby Sr. and Ellen Ramsey Colby on August 24, 1928. She graduated from Colebrook Academy in Colebrook NH in 1946 and then Wilfred Academy of Cosmetology in Boston MA. She got her first job hairdressing in Whitefield NH in the...

Victor St. Cyr

Victor St. Cyr

Jul 18, 2024

Vic(tor) St Cyr of Dalton, NH passed away suddenly at his home on July 18, 2024. Vic was born on June 3, 1956 to Leo and Dorothy (Stevens) St Cyr. He was a graduate of WMRHS. Shortly after graduating he worked for the Town of Dalton with his Uncle. He then worked at the Gilman Mill (23) until it closed,...

Carmen Garcia

Carmen Garcia

Jul 13, 2024

Carmen Garcia, born Jan 11th 1940 in Brejo, Spain, passed away on July 13 2024 surrounded by her family. At the tender age of 14 Carmen met Jose a local young man who would go on to become her husband and forever best friend - They welcomed their only son Juan in September of '63. Together they ventured to America...

Carol Cormier

Carol Cormier

Jul 11, 2024

Carol A. Smith Cormier, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on July 11, 2024. Carol, a life-long resident of the North Country was born on January 5, 1951 to Herbert Francis and Shirley Mae (LaFrance) Smith. Carol enjoyed traveling, a nice meal with family and friends, and motorcycle riding with her husband and friends. Carol treasured her family;...

Wayne A. Sterling, Sr.

Wayne A. Sterling, Sr.

Jul 11, 2024

Wayne A. Sterling Sr., 78, of East Concord. Vermont passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2024 with his three sons and brother. He was born on September 9th,1945 to Arthur & Harriet Sterling in Concord, Later, he would graduate from Concord High School. After High School, Wayne proudly served his nation in Vietnam. Upon returning to the States, he became...

Carol Cushing Frizzell

Carol Cushing Frizzell

Jul 4, 2024

After sharing over fifty-two joyous years with her husband Doug, Carol Cushing Frizzell died on July 4 at her home in Whitefield after seven months living with inoperable pancreatic cancer. This daughter of Robert and Delia Cushing was born in Keene, NH, on November 1, 1947, to celebrate her parents' first wedding anniversary! Carol was raised in North Stratford, NH,...

Rose Perham

Rose Perham

Jul 3, 2024

Rose Perham passed away on July 3, 2024 after a period of failing health. She was born on October 16, 1945 in Burlington VT. She has ties to Colebrook NH and Littleton NH. She has one son. She is predeceased by her husband Leonard Perham in 2017. Rose was a complicated women, she was sassy, opinionated, and could be loud....

Douglas A Beaton

Douglas A Beaton

Jul 3, 2024

Douglas A. Beaton passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2024, surrounded by his children. He was born on April 28, 1933 in Lancaster, NH, the sixth of nine children to Reta (Newell) and Phillip E. Beaton. Doug was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, graduating from Lancaster Academy in 1952. He was a member of the 1951 State...