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Bertram J. Pickess
Nov 12, 2016
Franklin Bertram James Pickess Bertram "Bert" J. Pickess, 95, a lifelong resident of Franklin died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Franklin Regional Hospital following a short period of failing health. Bert was born in Franklin, November 8, 1921, son of Bertram and Susanne (Whittaker) Pickess. Bert schooled in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin High School. He enlisted...
Benjamin "Ben" I. Evans
Nov 11, 2016
Franklin Benjamin I. Evans Benjamin "Ben" I. Evans, 81, a resident of Franklin, died on November 11, 2016 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen after a short illness. Benjamin was born in Franklin on November 5, 1935 the son of Benjamin and Stella (Messer) Evans. During the course of Ben's life he was employed as an Auto Mechanic...
Meaghan Michelle Aubut
Nov 9, 2016
Sanbornton Meaghan M. Aubut, a longtime resident of Sanbornton, made her journey into the arms of our Lord on November 9, 2016, surrounded by family. She fought cancer with persistence and resilience, winning every battle but ultimately losing the war. Meaghan was born in Laconia, June 13, 1997, daughter of Tracy Aubut and Michelle Beaudry. Meaghan attended, and was a...
Deborah Ann (Shaw) Pickering
Nov 9, 2016
Hill Deborah Ann (Shaw) Pickering Deborah Ann Pickering, 55, a resident of Hill for the past 23 years, died at her home, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, with her family at her side, following a battle with cancer. Deb moved to Hill from Franklin. She was born in Coram, New York, July 23, 1961, daughter of Richard and Antoinette (Easevoli) Shaw....
Dorothy "Dottie" Elizabeth (Curtis) Labrecque
Nov 1, 2016
Dorothy E. LaBrecque Sanbornton, NH Dorothy �Dottie� Elizabeth LaBrecque, 85, a longtime Sanbornton resident, went to be with the Lord on All Saints Day, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at The Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, following a period of declining health . Dottie was born in Lebanon, NH on November 10, 1930, the daughter of the late Wilfred and...
John Joseph Kuhns
Oct 31, 2016
Northfield John Joseph Kuhns John J. Kuhns, 67, a longtime resident of the Lakes Region Area died suddenly, Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Concord Hospital in Concord after being stricken ill on his way to work. " Big John" as he was known by many, was born in Philadelphia, PA, November 17, 1948, son of the late, John J....
William D. Stanley Jr.
Oct 20, 2016
Franklin William D. Stanley Jr. William D. Stanley Jr., 80, a longtime resident of Franklin died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Franklin Regional Hospital following a long period of failing health. Bill was born in Woodsville, NH the son of the late William D. Stanley Sr. and Beryl (Fearon) Stanley. He spent his youth and schooled in Woodsville and...
Jerry Lee Whitworth
Oct 14, 2016
Hill Jerry Lee Whitworth Jerry L. Whitworth, 62, a resident of Hill died suddenly at his home, Friday, October 14, 2016 following a period of failing health. Jerry was born in Springfield, Missouri, May 2, 1954, son of the late, Lynn and Laverne (Moses) Whitworth. He spent his youth and schooled in Springfield, graduating from Springfield High School. He served...
Ruth Hildur (Sahlin) Olsen
Oct 14, 2016
Sanbornton Ruth H. (Sahlin) Olsen Ruth H. Olsen, 92, of Maple Grove, MN and Sanbornton, NH, went to be with the Lord, Fri Oct 14, 2016. Ruth especially loved her family, her church, and playing the piano. She was preceded in death by her husband: Rodney Olsen and siblings: Clarence Sahlin, Alice Carlson, and Carl Sahlin. Ruth will be sadly...
Barbara A Lambert
Oct 13, 2016
Franklin Barbara A. (Warren) Lambert, 78, of Franklin, NH passed away peacefully on Thursday October 13 at the Presidential Oaks Rehabilitation. Barbara was born on August 23, 1938 to Arthur J. Dube and Yvonne V. (Fecteau) Dube. She was a graduate of Laconia High School class of 1956. After graduation she served in the Women's Army Corp. Barbara was an...
Arlene E. (Davis) Tilton
Oct 3, 2016
Franklin Arlene Edna (Davis) Tilton Arlene E. Tilton, 92, a resident of Franklin for most of her life, died Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen following a short period of failing health. Arlene was born in Franklin, January 3, 1924, daughter of Irving and Edna (Shepherd) Davis. She attended schools in Franklin and was...
Nancy L. (Wescott) Lilly
Sep 22, 2016
Franklin Nancy L. (Wescott) Lilly Nancy L. Lilly, 78, a resident of Franklin since 1970, died at her home, September 22, 2016 following a period of�failing health. Nancy moved from New Jersey to Franklin.�She was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, March 3, 1938. She worked as a Licensed Nursing Assistant at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, retiring...
Richard "Dick" G. Tuck
Sep 19, 2016
Franklin Richard G. Tuck Richard G. Tuck, 80, a longtime resident of Franklin died suddenly, Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Concord Hospital in Concord following a period of failing health. Dick, as most knew him by, was born in Franklin, February, 19, 1936, son of the late, Robert M. Tuck and Antoinette G. (Dussault) Tuck. He spent his youth...
Rachel Veronica (Poire) Manning
Sep 12, 2016
Laconia Rachel Veronica (Poire) Manning Rachel V. Manning, 93, a resident of 30 County Drive in Laconia died Monday, September 12, 2016. Rachel was born in Laconia,�February 19, 1923, daughter of Ernest and Laura (Guyer) Poire. She spent her youth in Laconia and attended school there. Rachel had been a resident of the Lakes Region for most of her life.�Prior...
Merton "Joe" Everette Hawkins Iii
Sep 5, 2016
Belmont Merton "Joe" Everette Hawkins III Merton "Joe" Hawkins III, 50, died at his home in Belmont, following several years battling with medical and physical issues. Joe, as he was known by most, loved traveling over the years with family and friends and his ex wife Sue. They lived in Sanford, ME, Florida, Belmont and Ashland, NH. He was an...
Murray A. Fay
Sep 5, 2016
Gilmanton Murray Allen Fay Murray A. Fay, 69, a resident of Gilmanton for over 16 years died Monday, September 5, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a period of failing health. Murray was born in Laconia, July 17, 1947, son of the late James and Arline (Meserve) Fay. He lived in the Northfield-Tilton area 53 years before...
John Ronald Hamilton
Aug 24, 2016
John �Ron� Hamilton, 68 of Franklin, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Genesis Mountain Ridge Center following a period of failing health. Ron was born on May 12, 1948, son of the late John and Jeannette (Emond) Hamilton. He spent his youth in Newmarket and attended Newmarket High School. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably...
Hilda M. (Morison) Greene
Aug 18, 2016
Hilda Greene of New Hampton, New Hampshire passed away at the age of 99 yrs. in Franklin on August 18 surrounded by family and friends. Hilda was an important influence and contributor to her community of New Hampton and beyond. She was loved by her friends, neighbors, music students and was a dedicated mother. A week before her passing she...
William "Bill" E. Hurd
Aug 18, 2016
Franklin William "Bill" Edward Hurd William "Bill" E. Hurd, 55, a lifelong resident of Franklin died at his home, Thursday, August 18, 2016. Bill died peacefully in the surroundings of his home that he so enjoyed over the years with family and friends. Born in New London, March 18, 1961, Bill was the son of Charles E. and Marilyn (Hazen)...
John S. Shepard Iii
Aug 18, 2016
Franklin John S. Shepard III John S. Shepard, 82, of Franklin died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Concord Hospital in Concord following a period of failing health. John was born in Northbridge, MA, July 7, 1934, son of John S. Shepard Jr and Ruth (Crockett) Shepard. John was raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1952....
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