Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Rosalie I. Leonard

Rosalie I. Leonard

Dec 17, 2023

LANCASTER – Rosalie I. Leonard, 85, of North Road, died of a sudden illness at home, Sunday, December 17, 2023. Rosalie was born in Nashua, NH on January 1, 1938, the daughter of Col. Bradley M. Cooper and Conradine (Bowen) Cooper. She was the wife of the late Allvin “Whitey” Leonard who predeceased her in 2012. Devoted to her community,...

Robert E. Comeau

Robert E. Comeau

Dec 16, 2023

DALTON - Robert (Bob) Comeau was born on December 4, 1953, in Jamaica Plains, MA to Virginia (Nantel) Comeau and Robert E Comeau. During his high school years Bob’s family moved from Berkley, MA to Lancaster, NH where Bob graduated from White Mountains Regional High School in 1972. Bob met his wife, Nancy Severance, when he was playing in a...

Millard Frederick Martin, Jr. "Sonny"

Millard Frederick Martin, Jr. "Sonny"

Dec 13, 2023

Sonny Martin, 78, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 13th, surrounded by close family and friends. He bravely fought pancreatic cancer for 15 months. Sonny was born on August 29, 1945, in Lancaster, NH to the late Millard Martin, Sr. and Louise (Hodgdon) Martin. Their Holstein farm, known to the family as “The Farm,” was where he began learning...

Hazel L. Wood

Hazel L. Wood

Dec 11, 2023

LANCASTER - Hazel L. Wood, 105, formerly of Gilman, VT, passed away Monday evening, December 11, 2023, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster. Hazel was born in Lunenburg, VT, on September 20, 1918, the daughter of Frederick and Lila (Nichols) Whitehead. In 1936 she married Kenneth Wood, and they resided in Gilman for many years. Hazel was a loving...

Wayne Marshall

Wayne Marshall

Dec 9, 2023

Wayne passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023. He was born July 14, 1929, in Lancaster, NH to the late Chester Marshall and Mildred Munn. He joined the Navy the day after he turned 17 years old. He was In the Navy 4 years …. first on the Wilkes Barre, but most of his time was on the USS Manchester....

Joan I. Breault

Joan I. Breault

Nov 25, 2023

GUILDHALL, VT – Joan I Breault, 92, died at her home Saturday afternoon, November 25th, 2023, after a period of declining health. Joan was born in Lancaster, NH, on June 18, 1931, the daughter of Oliver C. and Gladys (Booth) Gilcris. In 1948 she graduated from Groveton High School, and she started working in her teens for the Wyoming Paper...

Peter A Whitney

Peter A Whitney

Nov 23, 2023

LANCASTER – Peter A. Whitney, 67, of Summer Street, died Thursday morning, November 23, 2023, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center after several months of failing health. Pete was born in Lancaster on January 29, 1956, the son of Burleigh and Melvina Clara (Huntington) Whitney. He graduated from White Mountain Regional High School and served four years in the US...

John David Chessman

John David Chessman

Nov 18, 2023

LANCASTER – On November 18, 2023, John David Chessman passed away at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, NH surrounded by family. He was 94. John was born in Lancaster on November 2, 1929, and raised in Guildhall, VT on the Chessman farm up on what was then called Guildhall Hill on Fellows Road. His parents were Frank Chandler Chessman and Lillian...

Connie J. Brocuglio

Connie J. Brocuglio

Nov 16, 2023

DALTON, NH - Connie (Constance which she hated) Joan (Masci) Brocuglio, 85, born June 24, 1938, passed peacefully on November 16, 2023, at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center, Lancaster, NH. Connie previously lived in Bristol, Hartford and Bloomfield, Ct and was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church Bristol, Ct, St. Patrick's and St. Anthony’s church in Hartford, Ct and Christ...

Brad Alan Way

Brad Alan Way

Nov 5, 2023

EMBDEN, MAINE – Brad Alan Way, 46, of Fahi Pond Road, died suddenly in Kingston, NH, on November 5, 2023. Brad was born in Lancaster, NH on May 7, 1977, the son of Harold and Ann (Cullen) Way and was a graduate of White Mountain Regional High School. He worked most of his life as a carpenter, he particularly enjoyed...

Ray C. "Bud" Willey Iii

Ray C. "Bud" Willey Iii

Nov 3, 2023

JEFFERSON – Ray C. “Bud” Willey III, 60, of Meadows Road, died of a sudden illness at home, Friday afternoon, November 3, 2023. Bud was born in Lancaster, NH, on October 4, 1963, the son of Ray Carl Willey II and Janet E. (Bailey) Willey. He was raised in Whitefield and at an early age started working in the logging...

Stella Paschal

Stella Paschal

Oct 31, 2023

JEFFERSON – Stella Paschal, 100, a lifelong resident of Jefferson died at her home on October 31, 2023 Stella was born in Jefferson on January 20, 1923, the daughter of Albert and Helen (Page) Ingerson. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and went on to attend Plymouth Teachers College where she acquired a bachelor's degree. She taught elementary...

Bruce John Rymszewicz

Bruce John Rymszewicz

Oct 22, 2023

JEFFERSON, NH – Bruce J. Rymszewicz, 72, of Bailey Road, died of a sudden illness at his residence Sunday morning, October 22, 2023. Bruce was born in New Bedford, MA on November 16, 1950, the son of Stephen and Julia (Fournier) Rymszewicz. He was a longtime resident of Freetown, MA, and the surrounding area and a graduate of Apponequet Regional...

Arthur Dennis Harriman

Arthur Dennis Harriman

Oct 12, 2023

WHITEFIED – Arthur Dennis Harriman, 71, of Pleasant Street, died Thursday afternoon, October 12, 2023, at the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester. Dennis was born in Littleton, NH, on May 15, 1952, the son of William and Katherine Dorothy Mountain Harriman. Dennis loved being outdoors and outdoor activities like biking, hiking, camping, and riding his motorcycle. He also loved good music;...

Betty S. Mccullough

Betty S. Mccullough

Oct 12, 2023

WHITEFIELD, NH - Betty S. McCullough, 89, of Farmington, CT passed on to eternal life Thursday, October 12, 2023. Betty was born in Bebee Quebec, Canada on September 14, 1934, and soon after lived in Vermont. For the past several months Betty lived with her daughter in Lancaster, New Hampshire and was a resident at The Morrison skilled Nursing Facility...

Rebecca E. Bernard

Rebecca E. Bernard

Oct 11, 2023

GROVETON – Rebecca E. Bernard, 71, of Lost Nation Road, died of a sudden illness at her home on Wednesday evening, October 11, 2023. Rebecca was born in Lancaster on September 17, 1952, the daughter of Ralph Everett Hersom and Clara May Ball Gregory. She was a longtime homemaker, and her favorite time was with her littles and at camp....

Sandra Dawson

Sandra Dawson

Oct 9, 2023

LANCASTER - With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandra "Nanny" Dawson, who left us on October 9, 2023. Nanny, as she was better known, was born on February 27, 1939, and her brief time spent with us was filled with warmth, love, and cherished memories. Her radiant smile and nurturing nature will forever be etched in our hearts....

Judith L. Freddette

Judith L. Freddette

Oct 9, 2023

LANCASTER, NH – Judith L. Freddette, 79, of Portland Street, passed away in the early hours of Monday morning, October 9, 2023, at The Morrison in Whitefield. Judith was born in Portsmouth, NH, on July 29, 1944, the daughter of Fay S. Kane Sr. and Helen A. (Quirk) Kane. She attended St. Pat’s school and graduated from Portsmouth Senior High...

Allen Mitchell Perry

Allen Mitchell Perry

Oct 9, 2023

DALTON, NH - Allen Mitchell Perry, 69, died unexpectedly on Oct. 9, 2023. Better known as “Mitch,” he was born on Jan. 26, 1954 in Salem, MA. He was raised in Marblehead, MA where he developed a love for the ocean and the natural world at an early age. He attended Holderness School where he met his passion for alpine...

Nathaniel William Carmen

Nathaniel William Carmen

Oct 9, 2023

Nathaniel W Carmen 1930-2023 Nate Carmen loved life! He and his wife of 45 years, Mary-Ellen Morris-Carmen, have deep roots in our beautiful north country and know full well how fortunate they are to live here for the past 36 years. As a young man, Nate enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving a tour in Korea and two...