Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Evangeline E. Hertell

Evangeline E. Hertell

Jul 4, 2013

LANCASTER - Evangeline E. Hertell, 84, formerly of Whitefield, died Thursday July 4, 2013 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center. Mrs. Hertell was born in Fargo, North Dakota on February 7, 1929 the daughter of Leonard and Emma (Wentz) Hertell. A memorial service will be held at Country Village Gensis Eldercare, Lancaster on August 14 at 2:00 PM.

Nathan F. Huntoon

Nathan F. Huntoon

Jul 1, 2013

Whitefield- Nathan F. Huntoon, 79, passed away peacefully in the arms of his daughter with his granddaughter Tanisha by his side; on July 1, 2013 at Littleton Regional Hospital. He was on in Bethlehem on April 17, 1934 a son to the late Forrest and Leola (Virge) Huntoon. Mr. Huntoon was raised in Bethlehem until he was six years old...

Darwin 'Buddy' Kay

Darwin 'Buddy' Kay

Jun 21, 2013

LANCASTER - Darwin Charles Kay, more commonly known as Buddy, passed away in his home on June 21, 2013.  He was born in Lancaster, NH on July 7, 1942 to Robert "Bob" Kay and Phyllis Hurlburt.   He lived most of his life in the Lancaster area, with temporary residences in Manchester, NH and Big Lake, AK. He is survived by...

Bethany May Edney

Bethany May Edney

Jun 14, 2013

MEREDITH - Bethany M. Gessner Edney, 91 of Meredith and Lancaster, NH passedaway on Friday June 14th at Forestview Manor, Meredith, NH surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lancaster, NH, April 16, 1922 to Jason and Effie (Stickney) Gessner. Beth graduated from Lancaster Academy and attended Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing. Beth and her husband Herb enjoyed...

Genese M. Blanchette

Genese M. Blanchette

Jun 12, 2013

Morgan, VT/ Treasure Island, FL-Mrs. Genese M. (Pelletier) Blanchette, 70, of Morgan, VT and Treasure Island, FL has gone home to be with Our Lord. She passed away at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL on Wednesday morning, June 12, 2013. Genese was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on May 1, 1943, the only child to the late Robert and...

Leighton Pratt

Leighton Pratt

Jun 11, 2013

Lancaster - Leighton C. Pratt, 90 died June 11, 2013 at The Morrison in Whitefield, NH. He was born in Hartford, CT on April 23, 1923, the son of Calvin and Jessie (White) Pratt. He was predeceased by his four brothers and four sisters. He spent his youth in Worcester Vt. and graduated from Montpelier VT High School. He was...

Joseph J. Hoey

Joseph J. Hoey

Jun 11, 2013

Lancaster- Joseph J. Hoey, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 11, 2013 in Lancaster. He was born on March 14, 1940 in Boston, MA the only son of Joseph and Bertha (McGary) Hoey. Mr. Hoey worked for the paper mill in Groveton. He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his wife Margaret (Leahy) Hoey of Lancaster....

William C. 'Willie' Brown

William C. 'Willie' Brown

Jun 6, 2013

LANCASTER - William C. "Willie" Brown, 79, of Riverside Drive, died at his home Thursday morning June 6, 2013 surrounded by his family. Mr. Brown was born in Berlin on February 14, 1934 the son of Elwin and Lindall (Call) Brown. He was raised and attended schools in Berlin and Lancaster.  For many years he worked for Jay Gould and...

Griffin Kenison

Griffin Kenison

Jun 4, 2013

STRATFORD - Griffin Donald Kenison born June 4, 2013 and ascended to heaven to be an Angel on June 4 2013 after succumbing to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Griffin's arrival was highly anticipated by many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He was greatly loved and will be missed but always remain in everyone's hearts. Griffin is survived by...

Elizabeth 'Betty Watkins' Egli

Elizabeth 'Betty Watkins' Egli

May 30, 2013

Dalton, NH- Elizabeth Louise Egli "Betty Watkins", 59, passed away on Thursday May 30, 2013 at Weeks Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, CT on February 19, 1954 a daughter to John Wilbur Watkins and Elsie Mary Erickson. Mrs. Egli grew up in New Haven, CT, resided and raised her family in Boston, MA and later moved to Dalton,...

Arlene R. Morin

Arlene R. Morin

May 24, 2013

LANCASTER - Arlene Mary Ridgwell Morin passed away at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, on May 24, 2013 following a brief illness. Born on July 19, 1942 in Lancaster, she was the first child of Kenneth I. and Garnet Hayes Ridgwell. Following graduation from Groveton High School she graduated from New Hampshire College in Manchester.  She was an employee of Public...

Robert Dee Milligan

Robert Dee Milligan

May 22, 2013

Arlington, VA- Robert (Bob) Dee Milligan (KI4MB) passed away on 22 May 2013 in Arlington, VA He was born 27 February 1935 in Loogootee, IN to Richard C. and Vangie (Lyon) who predeceased him. He attended school in Loogootee, before joining the Army in 1950. He earned the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star while in Korea and spent...

Jean J. Hilliard

Jean J. Hilliard

May 15, 2013

Lancaster, NH- Jean J. Hilliard, 86, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Presidential Oaks in Concord, NH. She was born in Groveton, NH on September 4, 1926, a daughter to the late Harold B. and Mae (Blais) Johnson. Mrs. Hilliard was raised in Groveton and later in Lancaster graduating from Lancaster High School in 1943. She went on...

Richard H. Ragle

Richard H. Ragle

May 13, 2013

St. Johnsbury-Richard H. Ragle. 89, passed away on Monday May 13, 2013 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.  A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Linda Gail Simonds

Linda Gail Simonds

May 13, 2013

GROVETON - Linda Gail Simonds, 76, died May 13, 2013 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a period of declining health.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Simonds was born in Lancaster on April 14, 1937 the daughter of Clarence E. and Gladys L. (Rich) Nourse. Gail was raised in Lancaster where she attended local schools. ...

James L. Irish

James L. Irish

May 6, 2013

JEFFERSON - James Louis Irish, 86 of Jefferson NH, died on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover NH. He was born in Auburn, Maine on November 12, 1926, the son of Miriam Downes and Arthur Irish. He and his sister Peg experienced a childhood full of the joys of living among the mountains and lakes...

Charlotte Ann Cornell

Charlotte Ann Cornell

May 4, 2013

Lunenburg- Charlotte Ann Cornell, 67, passed away on Saturday May 4, 2013 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Lancaster, NH on August 30, 1945 the daughter of Harry and Karlene (Colby) Silsby. Charlotte grew up in Lunenburg and graduated from Concord High School. She worked wallpapering and painting in numerous local homes and businesses. She liked...

Algenia B. Merrow

Algenia B. Merrow

May 1, 2013

Lancaster- Algenia "Jean" B. Merrow, 84, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center in Lanacster. She was born on October 28, 1928 the only child of Allen and Edder (Collins) Mailman. Jean was a lifelong Lancaster resident graduating from Lancaster Academy. She worked at Hoovey's Market and for the Red and White Market. For...

Arlene M. Corrigan

Arlene M. Corrigan

Apr 24, 2013

OBITUARY NOTICE ARLENE M. CORRIGAN Lancaster- Arlene Mabel Corrigan, 85, of Lancaster, NH passed away peacefully on April 24, 2013 at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster. Arlene was born February 11, 1928, the daughter of Irving and Marion Grace Jones of Gorham. Arlene graduated from Gorham High School. Shortly thereafter she met the love of her life Thomas Corrigan of...

James E. 'Tubby' Mcdade

James E. 'Tubby' Mcdade

Apr 15, 2013

MAIDSTONE, VT - James E. "Tubby" McDade, 62, died April 15, 2013 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon. Mr. McDade was born in Lancaster on May 4, 1950 the son of Neil and Winona (Allen) McDade.  He was a lifelong North Country resident and lived in many years in Groveton and later Maidstone. His working life was dedicated to the...