Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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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...

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...