obituaries

Mar 30, 2026

David "Dave" James Moody, 71 of Pike, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, from a long, courageous battle with Cancer.

David was born on April 28, 1954, to Marion (Bragdon) Moody and Melvin "Pete" Moody.  He grew up on the family farm on Moody Road in Pike.  David graduated from Woodsville High School in 1973.

Mar 24, 2026

Ronald James Howard, 83, of Landaff, NH, passed away March 24, 2026. Ron was born in Waterford, VT, on June 6, 1942, to Chet and Rita (Stuart) Howard. He married Maybelle (Butson) Howard August 31, 1968. They welcomed a daughter Robin Howard on October 28, 1971.

Ron was a carpenter and he remodeled and built many houses...

Mar 18, 2026

Newbury, VT – David R. Placey, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Grafton County Nursing Home with his beloved wife, Eleanor, and family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1943, in Hanover, NH, to Elnah (Runnels) and Freeman Placey.

David grew up in Newbury on the Placey Farm.  After graduating...

Mar 17, 2026

Fred K. Plaisted Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, one day after celebrating his birthday.  Fred was born on March 16, 1936, in Plymouth NH, to the late Fred K. Plaisted Sr. and Doris Plaisted (Bruso).  Fred proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He spent much of his...

Mar 10, 2026

Cheryl C. (Downer) Kozuch, 55, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Woodsville, NH, on March 10, 2026.

She will be remembered for many wonderful qualities, such as her love of riding her purple Harley, her infectious laugh and smile, her taste in music, and her love for all things magical and mystical. Cheryl would light up...

Mar 7, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patty) Louise Gadwah, 93, of Wells River, VT, on the evening of March 07, 2026, with family by her side. Patty was born in North Haverhill, NH, on April 29, 1932. She attended and graduated from the Haverhill school system. She married the love of her life...

Mar 6, 2026

WOODSVILLE, NH — Howard E. Southworth Sr., 93, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Grafton County Nursing Home.

He was born in West Fairlee, VT, on April 6, 1932, to Dewitt and Violet (Sumner) Southworth. He attended West Fairlee schools and began working in local mines after the 8th grade. Howard worked in construction and as...

Mar 6, 2026

Woodsville, NH and Aiken, SC-  Lawrence Percy "Larry" Corey, 76, formerly of Woodsville and most recently of Aiken, died following a period of declining health on Friday, March 6, 2026, with his family by his side.

Larry was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on September 23, 1949 to Reginald and Velma (Chase) Corey.  He grew up in...

Mar 3, 2026

It's with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Diane N. Bean, 78, of North Concord, VT who passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was born on December 30,1947 in Bangor Maine to Carroll Nadeau and June Boyd Nadeau.  Diane graduated from Bangor Highschool in 1965 and went...

Feb 27, 2026

Natalie Diane Astle Fuller of North Concord, VT, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, February 27th, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born August 7th, 1944, in St Johnsbury, VT, the daughter of Ralph and Tillie Astle from West Barnet, VT. Natalie enjoyed helping others. She served as a volunteer EMT for the town of...

Feb 27, 2026

Joyce Ann (MaGill) Ryder   1930-2026 Following a debilitating virus, Joyce Ann (MaGill) Ryder of McIndoe Falls, VT, quietly passed in Whitefield, NH, on February 27, 2026, with family at her side. Joyce was born on June 5, 1930, in Laconia, NH, into a vibrant extended family, the middle of five children of Eliza Atlanta "Ela" (Burt) and Norman Joseph...

Feb 24, 2026

Bath, NH – Long time resident of Bath, NH, Raymond Everett Poor, 85, passed away at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born January 21, 1941, to Edward and Ruby Poor at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, NH.

He grew up in Swiftwater, NH with his parents and six...

Feb 23, 2026

Rev. Steven Michael Seminerio of Concord, MA, and East Haverhill, NH, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Concord, MA, at age 100. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilyn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann DeSalvatore (Patrick) and Helen Goodwin (Ronald); sister and brother, Vincenzina and John, who each died as children; and a nephew, Robert DeSalvatore...

Feb 22, 2026

West Newbury, VT – Randall "Randy" L. Wheeler, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the University of Vermont Medical Ceneter. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on October 9, 1963, to JoAnne (Peavey) and James Wheeler.

Randy went to school in Newbury for grades 1 – 6, and then attended Oxbow for grades...

Feb 20, 2026

Glencliff, NH-  Dana Francis Leonard, 78, of High Street, died at his home, as were his wishes, on Friday, February 20,2026, with his family by his side. Dana was born in Stoneham, MA on July 29, 1947, to John Francis and Evelyn Ann (Strong) Leonard.  He graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1965.  On September 17, 1966, he...

Feb 19, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce that George G. (Skip) Gray, Jr., 80, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He leaves behind his loving wife of 21 years and friend for 55,  Jill R. Simmons.  They were residents of Bath, NH, a place that he loved very much. His life was defined...

Feb 17, 2026

Wayne B Paye, 75, passed away on February 17th at his home in Newbury, Vermont. Born on July 11, 1950, in Woodsville, NH, he was the youngest of six children to David Harold Paye and Mary Margaret (Benoit). Wayne married Bernice E. Smith on March 7, 1970, in Newbury, and together they raised Forrest, Carroll, and Tracy. He dedicated...

Feb 14, 2026

Senya (Krogstad) Gibson of Monroe, NH, passed away on February 14, 2026, at The Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH. She was 63. Born in Milton, MA, she eventually moved with her family to Woodsville, NH. Senya graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Harvard University Extension School. Those who have...

Feb 13, 2026

MONROE, NH – Norman Robert Ward, 78, of Monroe, died February 13, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on November 19, 1947, he was the son of Harold Norman and Eve Ann (Wilson) Ward. Norman grew up in Monroe and attended Monroe Consolidated School and McIndoes Academy. Norman was a man who believed in a...

Feb 11, 2026

Patricia A. (Reardon) Underhill of Haverhill, NH, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH, at the age of 78. Pat was born in Dover, NH, on April 27, 1947, to Lydia (Hanagan) and Herbert Reardon. Pat was raised on Echo Hill Farm in Rollinsford, NH, and was a graduate of Dover High...