Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Michael D. Challinor

Michael D. Challinor

May 19, 2006

JEFFERSON - Michael D. Challinor, 49, of North Road, died Friday May 19, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with scleroderma. Mr. Challinor was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on June 27, 1956, the son of Donald Challinor and Gloria (Tetrault) MacKenzie. Michael was a resident of Connecticut until moving to New...

Marilyn Berry Charlette

Marilyn Berry Charlette

May 12, 2006

GROVETON- Marilyn "Yo" Charlette, 47, of Maple Street, died Friday morning May 12, 2006, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon. Mrs. Charlette was born in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont on August 2, 1958, the daughter of Herbert and Marion (Boutwell) Berry. Marilyn lived in Newport, NH for 20 years before moving to Groveton in 1998. Yo worked as a crossing guard...

Jewelya Marie Brown-Perras

Jewelya Marie Brown-Perras

Apr 30, 2006

NORTHUMBERLAND - Jewelya Marie Brown-Perras, infant daughter of Anna May Brown and Joshua F. Perras, died Sunday April 30, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon. She had a strong heart and was surrounded by her loving family. Jewelya was born in Lancaster on April 28, 2006. She is survived parents of Northumberland; maternal grandparents Ray and Claudette Brown of Northumberland;...

Elelia Grace Allin

Elelia Grace Allin

Apr 20, 2006

LANCASTER - Elelia Grace Allin, 76, of Elm Street, died at her home Thursday afternoon, April 20, 2006. Mrs. Allin was born in Dummer, NH, on July 23, 1929, the daughter of Rosaire and Mabel (Magill) Frechette. Elelia was raised in the North Country but resided most of her lifetime in Peterborough, NH. There she was a full time homemaker...

Raymond Robert Hodge

Raymond Robert Hodge

Apr 20, 2006

GUILDHALL, VT- Raymond Robert Hodge, 85, died early Thursday morning, April 20, 2006 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hodge was born in Guildhall, Vermont on February 22, 1921, the son of John and Winifred (Daniels) Hodge. Raymond was educated at the Guildhall Village School and was a graduate of Groveton High School. He also attended...

Helen P. Savitkas

Helen P. Savitkas

Apr 1, 2006

LANCASTER- Helen P. Savitkas, 88, died Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Country Village Health Care Center, Lancaster, after a long illness. She is survived by, her husband Walter B. Satvitkas of Lancaster. Services will be private.

Norman B. Lawrence Sr.

Norman B. Lawrence Sr.

Mar 31, 2006

WHITEFIELD, NH- Norman B. Lawrence Sr., 77, died Friday March 31, 2006, in Danville, NH. Mr. Lawrence was born in Lowell, MA, on November 4, 1928, the son of Harold and Edna (Mitchell) Lawrence. In his youth he lived in Methuen, MA and finished his formal schooling at the Edward Searles High School. In the late 30's his family moved...

Auretta L. "Midge" Simonds

Auretta L. "Midge" Simonds

Mar 26, 2006

LANCASTER- Auretta L. "Midge" Simonds, 92, formally of McKee Inn, died Sunday March 26, 2006, at the Merriman House, North Conway. Mrs. Simonds was born in Jefferson, NH, on March 23, 1914, the daughter of Abel Largey and Lydia (Virge) Lombard. Midge was resident at the McKee Inn for 15 years, prior to moving to the Merriman House in 2000....

Norman Earl Rose Jr.

Norman Earl Rose Jr.

Mar 26, 2006

LANCASTER- Mr. Norman Earl Rose, Jr. 84, of the McKee Inn, died Sunday evening March 26, 2006 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Norman was born in Lexington, North Carolina on June 18, 1921, the son of Norman Earl and Daphne (Sink) Rose Sr. Mr. Rose was a native of Davidson County, he served in the Navy during WWII, as a...

Robert Maclean

Robert Maclean

Mar 25, 2006

WHITEFIELD- Robert MacLean, 63, of Highland Street, died March 26, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. MacLean was born in Berlin, NH on November 9, 1942, the son of Lyman and Irene (Wright) MacLean. During his life he worked for a time at the Lincoln Paper Mill and as a chef. Bob loved to travel and was very musical...

Mary M. Stinson

Mary M. Stinson

Mar 23, 2006

GROVETON- Mary M. Stinson, 78, of Melcher Street, died Thursday morning March 23, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Stinson was born in Groveton, on January 24, 1928, the daughter of James Henry and Sarah Anne (Emery) Cass. Mary was raised in Groveton and resided in Stratford for 46 years, originally at the Stinson Farm. In 1996 she returned...

Hilda Smith Kenison

Hilda Smith Kenison

Mar 19, 2006

JEFFERSON- Hilda Smith Kenison, 92, of Presidential Highway, died Sunday morning March 19, 2006 at the Morrison Nursing Home, Whitefield after a short illness. Mrs. Kenison was born in Jefferson on September 3, 1913 the daughter of Leon Elbridge Smith and Hazel (Brown) Smith. She was raised on a farm in Lancaster, along with twelve siblings, and resided most of...

Maria T. Widmayer

Maria T. Widmayer

Mar 18, 2006

LANCASTER- Maria T. Widmayer, 81, of Prospect Street, died Saturday morning March 18, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Widmayer was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1925, the daughter of William and Anna (Trurish) Robas. Maria was raised in Pennsylvania until the 1930's when her family moved to New York. In 1949 she married her husband of...

Marilyn C. Pond

Marilyn C. Pond

Mar 16, 2006

LUNENBURG - Marilyn Cora Colby Pond, 68, of West Main Street, died Thursday afternoon March 16, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Pond was born in Lunenburg on June 13, 1937, the daughter of Clifford Clark and Eleanor Cora (Morse) Colby. Marilyn worked at home for Henschel Shoe Company of Littleton, for several years. She also worked for the...

Kathleen A. Nelson

Kathleen A. Nelson

Mar 16, 2006

GUILDHALL - Kathleen A. Nelson, 60, of North Road, died Thursday evening, March 16, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long illness with diabetes. Mrs. Nelson was born in Morristown, NJ, on April 13, 1945, the daughter of Herbert and Annabelle (Tunnis) Neidel. Kathy was raised in New Jersey and was a 1963 graduate of Morristown High School....

Lillian E. Flynn

Lillian E. Flynn

Mar 11, 2006

LANCASTER - Lillian E. Flynn, 80, of Sand Street, died Saturday morning March 11, 2006 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Flynn was born in Guildhall, VT, on June 18, 1925, the daughter of Berton W. and Consuella (Burt) McLain. She was raised for a time in Guildhall later moving to Lancaster with her family to operate a farm on...

Richard I. Alexander

Richard I. Alexander

Mar 8, 2006

Rocky Hill, CT- Richard I. Alexander, 88, formally of Walsh Ave., Newington, CT, died Wednesday March 8, 2006 at Maple View Manor, Rocky Hill. He was born in Lancaster, NH, on January 8, 1918, son of the late Frank and Doris M. (Plaisted) Alexander and was a resident of Newington since 1956 moving to Rocky Hill in 1999. He was...

Joseph Portigue

Joseph Portigue

Mar 5, 2006

LANCASTER - Joseph Portigue A celebration of Joe's life will be held Friday afternoon, March 10, at 3:00, at the Mountain View Baptist Church, Lancaster.  Rev. Donald Williams, pastor will officiate.

Joseph J. Bodnar

Joseph J. Bodnar

Feb 25, 2006

GROVETON - Joseph J. "Doc" Bodnar, 63, of Lancaster Road, died Saturday evening February 25, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Bodnar was born in Bridgeport, CT, on August 18, 1942, the son of Joseph and Mary (Hiza) Bodnar. He was raised in Fairfield, CT, and moved to the North Country in 1974, residing first in Lancaster and later Groveton....

Rodney Tyler Allen Webster

Rodney Tyler Allen Webster

Feb 24, 2006

WHITEFIELD - Rodney Tyler Allen Webster, 14, of South Whitefield Road, died Friday February 24, 2006. Rodney was born in Littleton, NH, on December 22, 1991. He was an eight grader and active student at Whitefield School. He was the present class president and his involvement with sports included soccer, baseball and wrestling. For the years 2005 and 2006 he...