Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Lancaster, NH

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Wendy Ann Williams

Wendy Ann Williams

Aug 5, 2025

Wendy Ann Williams was born May 6, 1967 and passed away on August 5, 2025, due to injuries caused by an accident she sustained on July 26, 2025. She will be forever loved and never forgotten. A celebration of her life will take place on October 25, 2025, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at the family home located at...

Jeffrey Edward Smith, Sr.

Jeffrey Edward Smith, Sr.

Mar 19, 2025

Jeffrey Edward Smith Sr., 59, of Lancaster, NH, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2025. Jeff was born in Lancaster on January 7, 1966, to Frederick and Kathleen Smith, was a well-known and beloved community member. Infamously known by his many friends as “Smag”, when the 74’ Cuda came rolling by with the tunes blaring, they knew there was a...

William E. Watkins, Jr.

William E. Watkins, Jr.

Oct 14, 2025

BLOOMFIELD, VT - William (Bill) E. Watkins, Jr., 76, died peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025. William “Bill” Watkins, Jr., a devoted family man, veteran, diesel mechanic, paramedic, and firefighter, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on December 7, 1948, in Washington, DC, to William and Katherine “Kitty” (Wedge) Watkins. Shortly after...

Rodney Rexford

Rodney Rexford

Oct 13, 2025

Rodney Dale Rexford, 87, of Dalton, New Hampshire passed away on Monday, October 13th surrounded by his family at home. Rodney was born on January 28th, 1938 to Carroll (Carl) & Myrtle (Danford) Rexford. He completed the 8th grade in Whitefield. He went to work with his father on the farm and cutting wood. He later bought a truck to...

Paul Martin Laduke

Paul Martin Laduke

Oct 10, 2025

Paul M. LaDuke, 92, of Whitefield, New Hampshire passed away on Friday, October 10th in Concord. Paul was born on August 31st, 1933 to Walter & Josephine (Lamere) LaDuke in Whitefield. Beginning in 1951, Paul proudly served in the Army as an MP. In 1962, he married his wife of 63 years, Frances (Daggett) in Lancaster. Paul studied at St....

John Covey

John Covey

Oct 3, 2025

John Robert Covey, 84, of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away on Friday, October 3rd, 2025 at Country Village Center. John was born to Burt & Bessie (Sargent) Covey on September 14th, 1940. John will be remembered for his passion for hunting, fishing and enjoying the outdoors with his dog, Raven. Predeceasing John in passing are his parents and wife, Shelia....

Michael R. Nolette

Michael R. Nolette

Sep 28, 2025

Michael R. Nolette passed away at his home in Florida on September 28 from a sudden cardiac event. He was born in Lancaster, the son of Alfred (Fred) and Rita Cloutier Nolette. He attended school in Lancaster and graduated with the Class of 1969 from WMRHS. Mike served with the Army Security Agency for four years after which he relocated...

Nancy Cuddihy

Nancy Cuddihy

Sep 21, 2025

Nancy Cuddihy passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Nan was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on Feb. 25, 1948. Her father, William J. Walker (born in Quebec) and her mother Mildred E. Lynch (born in Colebrook, NH) shortly thereafter moved the family to Littleton, NH where Nan spent her childhood, graduating from Littleton High School...

Jacqueline Maher

Jacqueline Maher

Sep 15, 2025

Jacqueline Hamilton Maher, 87, of Whitefield, New Hampshire passed away on Monday, September 15th, 2025. Jackie was born to William & Anne (Carty) Hamilton on October 13th, 1937 in Port Gamble, Washington in a logging mill on an Indian Reservation. The doctor came by canoe to attend to the birth. Jackie grew up in Newport, RI and moved to Baltimore,...

Carol Thompson

Carol Thompson

Sep 9, 2025

Carol Jeanne Thompson, 75 of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. She was born to Joseph & Laura (Bernadette) Roukey on December 6th, 1949 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. She attended Manchester schools. In 1971, Carol married the late Thomas F. Thompson and they moved to the North Country in 1982. Carol enjoyed going to the casinos with her...

Jay Thietten

Jay Thietten

Sep 5, 2025

Jay Thietten died at home on September 5th 2025. Jay was born on November 17, 1950 in Twin Falls, ID. Son of the late Duane B. and Alce E. Thietten. He was a graduate of Salmon River High School in Riggins, Idaho and Boise State University. Jay retired as Director of Fire and Aviation for the Bureau of Land Management...

Brenda Ruggles

Brenda Ruggles

Aug 29, 2025

Brenda Ruggles,76 of Dalton, New Hampshire passed away in Portsmouth on Friday, August 29th. She was born to Napoleon & Marion (Fisher) Cormier on August 23rd, 1949 in Dalton. After graduation, Brenda went on to study at Dartmouth and earned an Associates Degree in Animal Husbandry. She proudly worked in the medical professions during her life, including serving with EMS...

Patricia Marshall

Patricia Marshall

Aug 27, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of Patricia (Merrow) Marshall. Patricia was the younger daughter of Lee and Zella (Washburn) Merrow. She was born in Lancaster, NH, on December 14, 1932. Patricia, or “Pat,” was never at a loss for something to do. During her high school years, she was actively involved in orchestra,...

Diane Bennett

Diane Bennett

Aug 24, 2025

Diane Jean Bennett (Braun) of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 78, while surrounded by her family and friends. Diane was born December 28, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois to Richard and Barbara Braun. She spent her early life in Michigan, where she developed a passion for animals. Licensed by the State of Michigan,...

Lois Mcgee

Lois Mcgee

Jul 22, 2025

Lois S. McGee, 94 of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away at Weeks Medical Center surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. Lois was born to Earl & Mary Alice (Guilderson) Sinclair on September 30, 1930 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Lois attended Somerville Schools and was a graduate of Barre, Massachusetts High School. In 1952, Lois married Edward McGee and they...

Dorothy Hodgdon

Dorothy Hodgdon

Jul 21, 2025

Dorothy M Hodgdon “Naughty Dottie” – 70, made a beautiful and peaceful passing into the arms of our Lord on Monday morning, July 21st at The Jack Byrne Center at DHMC. Dottie’s loving family was by her side. Dottie was born on October 26, 1954, in Lancaster to Faye Emerson Hodge and Charles Hodge. She was born 6th of 7...

Theresa Smith

Theresa Smith

Jul 21, 2025

Theresa Smith passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Born on June 22, 1935 we were able to enjoy a lovely 90th birthday party for her. She leaves behind her children, Diane Brown of Dalton, NH; Nancy Loura Hughes also of Dalton, NH; her son, Sheldon Loura of Jefferson, NH and Yvette Carpenter of Dalton, NH. Theresa also leaves behind...

Donald Soule

Donald Soule

Jul 10, 2025

Donald C. Soule, 76 of Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster. A full obituary & details for a celebration of life will be available soon.

Abimael Medina, Jr.

Abimael Medina, Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Abimael “Abi" Medina Jr., 34 of Lancaster, New Hampshire passed away at home on July 8th, 2025. Abi was born to Abimael & Leonardina (Perkins) Medina on August 14th, 1990. After graduating from White Mountains Regional High School, Abi went on to study history at New England College. He was well known as a history buff and loved looking up...

Allen Naves

Allen Naves

Jul 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Allen L. Naves, DDS (“Doc”), announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 80 at Concord Hospital, Concord, NH. Allen was born at Exeter Hospital on November 2, 1944, the only child of Harry A. Naves and Mary Lamprey Naves. He spent his youth in North...