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Sumner A Dole, Iii
Jan 7, 2025
Sumner Alvord Dole III of Canterbury, NH passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on January 7th, 2025 at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 38 years, Kathy (Glines) Dole of Canterbury, NH, his three daughters Rebecca Yohe (Kevin) of Bow, NH, Kathleen Bartholomew (David) of Benson, VT, and Molly...
George Vangilder Shirley
Jan 3, 2025
George VanGilder Shirley, 79 born May 23, 1945, died suddenly at home on Friday January 03, 2025. George was a longtime resident of Franklin NH. He is predeceased by his father George Crocket Shirley and his mother Jean VanGilder Shirley. He is survived by his wife of 55 yeas Janet (Livingstone) Shirley, his son Stefan Livingstone Shirley and wife Kristin...
Tia Jean Reed
Dec 30, 2024
Tia Jean Reed, 29, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Concord Hospital Laconia. Tia was born in Franklin, NH and remained local in the community. Tia will always be remembered as a social butterfly. She had many passions and interests such as her love of motorcycles, snowmobiles, horses and spending time with family and friends. She leaves...
Timothy Howe
Dec 29, 2024
Timothy C Howe passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 74 after a short but courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family. Tim is a lifelong Sanbornton resident and is survived by his wife, Valerie of 43 years, his three sons: Jeremy and longtime girlfriend Christina (Franklin,NH), Justin and wife Abby (Sanbornton, NH) and Kevin and wife...
Charles Fredric Ake
Dec 28, 2024
Charles (Charlie) Fedric Drake, formerly of Berwick, ME, later of Alton Bay, NH, and most recently residing at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, passed away on December 28, 2024. Charlie was born in Dover, NH on December 8, 1939 to parents Tenison C. and Alice M. (Podvin) Drake. Charlie graduated from Dover High School (class of ’57) and...
Geraldine Iliff
Dec 26, 2024
Geraldine (Arnow) Iliff, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2024 after a long illness. She was born in Stamford, Connecticut on May 24, 1943, the daughter of Raymond V. Arnow and Lorraine (Hanks) Arnow. Geraldine married the love of her life, Roger E. Iliff, in 1961. They later moved to Milford, Connecticut, and retired to Franklin,...
Sharon Smith
Dec 22, 2024
Tilton---Sharon Lee (Nelson) Smith, a life-long resident of Tilton and Northfield passed away suddenly on December 22, 2024 in Boston Massachusetts. Born the first of six children on December 27, 1953, Sharon was raised in Northfield by her loving parents, Leon and Mary Nelson and was married to her husband Dennis, for 53 years. A graduate of Tilton-Northfield High School,...
Mary Ellen Turner
Dec 17, 2024
Mary E. Turner, of Franklin NH died on 12/17/24, just weeks shy of her 101st birthday. She lived a full life by all measures. Mary was born in Hopkinton NH on 1/9/1924. At the age of 17, during WWII, having just graduated from high school, she asked her mother if she could go to CT and help the war effort...
Morris C. Dodge, Iii
Dec 15, 2024
Morris C. Dodge III, of Franklin and Pittsburg, NH, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2024, at the age of 77. Morris was a lifelong member of the Franklin community, cherished for his kind heart, passion for the outdoors, and deep love for his family. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to the New Hampshire Interscholastic...
Donna Jean St. Onge
Dec 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Jean St. Onge, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, partner, grandmother, and friend. Born on December 30, 1949, in Malden, Massachusetts, Donna passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at Concord Hospital - Laconia. Donna dedicated her professional life to Northeast Delta Dental, where she served as a Mail...
Caroline A. Cook
Dec 4, 2024
Caroline A. Cook “Mimi,” 82, of Sanbornton, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 surrounded by her family at home. She had a long life of quietly helping others and always searching for a bargain. Prior to retiring to Sanbornton, NH in 2008, Caroline was a member of the Boston Edison, local 369. One of her preceding and favorite jobs...
Derek S Hunt
Nov 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Derek S. Hunt, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Derek, aged 52, of Tilton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, on a chilly Thursday, February 24, 1972, Derek moved to Tilton, New Hampshire,...
Ralph Daniel Graham
Nov 23, 2024
Ralph Daniel Graham Ralph D. Graham passed away on November 23rd, 2024 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Frances W. Graham, his daughter and son in-law Kimberly A. Graham and Mark F. Jewell, two sister's in-law and their families, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ralph was born on October 9th, 1933. He grew up in...
James E. Young, Sr.
Nov 22, 2024
James (Jim) Edward Young Sr., 83, a lifetime resident of Franklin, passed from this life peacefully at his home on Nov 22nd 2024, after a battle with cancer. Jim loved sports and was a passionate supporter of the Patriots and Celtics. As a baseball fan, his unwavering loyalty since a young boy, belonged to the Tigers, for which he was...
Dolores A. Genest
Nov 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores A. Genest, a cherished resident of Franklin, NH, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on a warm Saturday, July 10th, 1937, in her beloved Franklin, NH, Dolores was the daughter of the late Wilfred J. Genest and Annie...
Robert Allen Mcnamara
Nov 16, 2024
Robert Allen McNamara, a cherished resident of Tilton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on July 2nd, 1945, in Norwood, MA, Robert, known affectionately as Bob, lived a life full of warmth, adventure, and devotion to his family and friends. Bob was the beloved husband of Deborah L. (Braley) McNamara,...
Lucy May Carlson
Nov 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucy May Carlson, a cherished former resident of Franklin. Lucy peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at the graceful age of 92. Born on Saturday, February 27th, 1932, in Fairfax, Vermont, she lived a life filled with love, strength, and dedication, touching the hearts of many....
Pauline Smith
Nov 8, 2024
Belmont, NH - Pauline Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on Sunday, March 7th, 1943, in Concord, NH, Pauline filled her life with love, laughter, and joy. Pauline was the devoted daughter of the late Paul and Edna Scarponi and the loving wife...
Jean Mary Brown
Nov 8, 2024
Franklin, NH – Jean Mary Brown, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in Groveton, NH, on January 24, 1930, Jean lived a life of grace, warmth, and kindness. Jean dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker, creating a nurturing and loving home....
Brooks Elliott Young, Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
Brooks Elliott Young Jr. May 10, 1982 - November 8, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brooks Elliott Young Jr. on November 8, 2024, at the age of 42. Brooks was born on May 10, 1982, in Concord, NH, to Kacey Cochrane and Brooks Young Sr. He went through the Concord school system...
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