Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Joyce A. Willey

Joyce A. Willey

Jun 30, 2024

Joyce Marie Austin Willey passed peacefully at the age of 87 on June 30, 2024, in Littleton, NH, with her family by her side. In the last few months of her life, she and her family were supported by the team at North Country Home Health and Hospice. Joyce was born on February 18, 1937 at the Brightlook Hospital in...

Emmett E. Towle

Emmett E. Towle

Jun 30, 2024

Emmett Everett Towle passed away on June 30th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones, at the age of 87. He had a long battle with diabetes that lasted 36 years. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his love of horses and his sense of humor. His family cherished the time they had with him....

Edward D. Shufelt Sr.

Edward D. Shufelt Sr.

Jun 26, 2024

LUNENBURG, VT – Edward D. Shufelt Sr., 82, of Walker Pit Road, died suddenly at his home Wednesday, June 26, 2024, after a time of failing health. Mr. Shufelt was born in Littleton, NH on March 27, 1942, the son of George E. and Anna (Choate) Shufelt. Ed served his country for 9 years as a Staff Sargent in the...

Jason Christopher Ball

Jason Christopher Ball

Jun 26, 2024

Jason Christopher Ball was born in St. Johnsbury. VT on December 7. 1973. He died in a car accident at age 50 on June 26, 2024. He was the son of Myrlin (Buddy) and Gail Ball of Lunenburg, VT. In his youth he enjoyed swimming, water skiing, Nordic Skiing, fishing and hunting. He was involved with the 4-H and he...

Janet Martin

Janet Martin

Jun 26, 2024

Janet Martin, 82, of Somersworth, died peacefully June 26, 2024 at Langdon Place, Dover, NH, from cancer. The daughter of Millard and Louise Martin, she was born July 13, 1941 in Lancaster, NH where she grew up on her parents’ dairy farm. In 1952, she barely escaped injury when the farmhouse kitchen caught fire. Interviewed by a Coos County Democrat...

Phyllis Mary Williams

Phyllis Mary Williams

Jun 24, 2024

LANCASTER – Phyllis Mary Williams, 86, of Lancaster went home to be with The Lord and Savior on Monday, June 24th, at Weeks Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 1st, 1938, in Mystic, Connecticut to Madeline (Kinney) and Herman Anderson. Later, she would graduate from Stonington High School in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Phyllis would go on to meet and marry...

Robert Gordon Farmer

Robert Gordon Farmer

Jun 23, 2024

Robert Gordon Farmer was born on July 22, 1930 in Queens, NY, to Cecil G. Farmer and Mabel J. (Reichert) Farmer. As an only child, Robert spent his early years fishing, riding bikes and enjoyed many adventures with a group of boys from his neighborhood. From the ages of 12 to 18, he delivered newspapers, worked in the dairy department...

Edythe Wagner

Edythe Wagner

Jun 13, 2024

Edythe Wagner, 103, of Concord, New Hampshire passed away on June 13th, 2024. She was born to John & Frieda (Dietrich) Blake on December 11, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, Edythe was married to her late husband, Joseph Wagner. During her career she was a Manager of Personnel & Benefits at the St. Joseph Minerals Corporation. Her ashes will be...

Betty Reed

Betty Reed

Jun 8, 2024

Betty R. Reed, 85 of Lancaster passed away peacefully on June 8th 2024 at her home in Lancaster NH, surrounded by her family and close friend (Peggy Silver). Betty was born to Blanche I. (Smith) Algier and Parker C. (Bud) Collins on September 7th, 1938. On June 30th, 1984 Betty married the love of her life, Claude H. Reed. They...

John Garrison

John Garrison

Jun 8, 2024

Lancaster, NH – John A Garrison passed away peacefully June 8, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. John passed while in the amazing care of the staff at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, NH. John was born Jean-Albert Jacquet in Chateauroux-Sur-Indre, Indre France. John later immigrated to the US in approximately 1956. After graduation John enlisted in the US...

Michael J. Sigouin

Michael J. Sigouin

May 31, 2024

LUNENBURG – Michael J. Sigouin, 65, of Pond Hill Road, died peacefully at his home Friday May 31, 2024, after a time of failing health. Michael was born in Lancaster, NH, on September 28, 1958, the son of Roland and Rose-Anne Yvette (Bilodeau) Sigouin. He was a lifetime resident of Lunenburg. He worked various jobs during his life, and for...

Stacie Hickey

Stacie Hickey

May 30, 2024

Stacie Hickey, loving partner of Dean DeMers, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by those who loved her on May 30, 2024. She was 48 years old. Stacie was born on August 26, 1975 to James and Janet Hickey at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. She was a graduate of Groveton High School in 1993. Stacie leaves behind...

Thomas James Monahan

Thomas James Monahan

May 29, 2024

Thomas “Tom” James Monahan, 88, of Whitefield, NH, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at Morrison Nursing Home. Tom was an engaged and loving husband, father and grandfather, and a caring older brother and son. He was a North Country treasure, educating and coaching generations of kids, serving his country in the military, and, in his later years, volunteering...

Richard Hart

Richard Hart

May 25, 2024

Richard (Dick) D. Hart, age 72, of Groveton, passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2024, at his home. Dick was born in Groveton on August 13, 1951. He was the son of Royden and Ida (Cote) Hart. He was a lifelong resident of Groveton. Dick was married to the love of his life, Doreen (Goulet) Hart on October 4, 1975....

Barbara Sweet

Barbara Sweet

May 22, 2024

Barbara Jean Sweet, 76, passed away May 22, 2024, due to complications from surgery. She was born in Concord, VT on April 22nd, 1948, to Clement Sullivan and Annabelle (Morse) Sullivan. Barbara graduated from Concord High School in 1966. She worked a short time in Waterford, VT and at St. Johnsbury Trucking, before working at Littleton Coin Company. Barbara made...

Richard S. Wernig

Richard S. Wernig

May 20, 2024

On Monday, May 20, 2024, Richard S. Wernig, age 59, of Dalton, N.H. passed away peacefully at home after losing his battle with cancer. Rick was born on January 29, 1965, in Queens, NY. His parents were the late Charles and Marion Wernig. Rick grew up in Whitefield, N.H. and attended White Mountains Regional High School. As a teenager, Rick...

William L. Joyce

William L. Joyce

May 14, 2024

STARK, NH - William (Bill) Lloyd Joyce, 80, died, May 14, 2024, at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, NH with his loving wife and several friends by his side. He was born on August 17, 1943, in Prince Georges Maryland, the son of William Sr. and Ruth (Schubert) Joyce. Bill was a graduate of Keene State College where he majored...

Joseph P. Vaughan

Joseph P. Vaughan

May 10, 2024

Joseph P. Vaughan, 92, of Twin Mountain, NH passed away on May 10th, 2024 surrounded by his family. Joseph was born on 2/24/1932 to parents, Michael Vaughan and Marie (Dunleavy) Vaughan, who immigrated from Ireland. He grew up in Somerville, Mass with 5 brothers and 2 sisters. After graduating Malden Catholic High school, he went on to get a business...

Remington Mead Smith

Remington Mead Smith

May 10, 2024

Remington Mead Smith, age 25, of Twin Mountain passed away unexpectedly on May 10th as the result of an automobile accident. Born in New Haven, CT in 1999 he is survived by his parents Bryan Smith and Brooke (Lukaniec) Smith, a brother Kyle Smith; maternal gandparents Pat (Howard) Drake,and Paul (Kristi) Lukaniec; paternal grandparents Bill and Lee Smith; great grandparents...

Judith Ann Labrecque

Judith Ann Labrecque

May 8, 2024

Judith Ann (Malboeuf)Labrecque, 83, of Gilam, VT passed away on May 8th, 2024. Judith was born to Henry & Mary (Denehey) Malboeuf on May 3rd, 1941 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. She later graduated from South Hadley High School. In 1961, Judith married her husband of 63 years, Gary W. LaBrecque in Gilman. Together they had four children. Judith worked for The...