obituaries

May 20, 2026

Bruce William “Rooster” Darling, 81, of Ryegate, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. Born on April 14, 1945, Bruce lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a love for sports, racing, and community.

Bruce was the beloved son of the late Shirlie Ruth Haskell Darling and Gerald Russell “Tinker” Darling. Known affectionately to many as “Rooster,”...

May 19, 2026

Whitefield, NH – Ethel Clara (Champagne) Fillion, Cooper, 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Morrison Nursing Home. She was born on April 29, 1931, in Littleton, NH, to Lillian (Burgess) and Medrick Champagne.

Ethel grew up in the Littleton area and attended Littleton High School graduating class of 1949. She started her long and varied working career...

May 19, 2026

Chad Chalon Mitchell, 53, of Woodsville, NH passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. Born on June 27, 1972, in Manchester, NH, he was the only child of Glenn and Rebecca Mitchell.

Chad graduated from Woodsville High School in 1990 and continued to work for the family business, Mitch’s Mobile Homes, where he had worked since his teenage years. He had...

May 15, 2026

Harry Everett Simano, 85, died Friday, May 15, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born on October 17, 1940, in Exeter, to Harry Prosper Simano and Jennie Elizabeth (Smart) Simano Piper. He grew up in the Derry, Raymond, and Chester areas and graduated from Raymond High School in 1958.

While attending high school in Raymond, NH, he met the love of...

May 12, 2026

Cheryl Diane Bailey, 59, of Franconia, New Hampshire, passed away on May 12, 2026. Born on September 24, 1966, Cheryl lived a life defined by an unshakeable love of the outdoors, a fierce devotion to her family, and a spirit so bright and free that everyone around her felt its warmth. She was, in every sense, someone who chose to...

May 5, 2026

May 2, 2026

Philip P. Ricker, 74, of Collins, GA, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born on September 2, 1952, in St. Johnsbury, VT, he was the son of Paul N. Ricker and Patricia Page Ricker.

Philip graduated from Woodsville High School in 1970 and continued his education at Plymouth State. During his school years, he discovered a deep love for the performing...

Apr 30, 2026

Mary Gajewski, 77, of Woodsville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill. Born in Woodsville on February 22, 1949, she was the beloved daughter of Lyle and Barbara (Turner) Grimes. Mary graduated from Woodsville High School with the Class of 1966.

Mary spent many years working as a waitress at various local...

Apr 25, 2026

Joyce Linda Fadden, 77, Lebanon, passed peacefully at her home on April 20, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1949, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH. She was the daughter of Edward Fadden and Lois Henrietta (Bean) Fadden.

A 1967 graduate of Bradford Academy, Joyce continued her education at Northampton Junior College, where she graduated on June 6, 1969. Her...

Apr 25, 2026

Cheryl G. Mitchell, 79, of Newbury, VT, passed away on April 25, 2026, after a period of failing health. She was born August 2, 1946 in Lawrence, Ma., and raised in Salem, N. H., the daughter of Corinne (Dushame) and Robert A. Mitchell, 1964 graduate of Woodbury High School, Cheryl enjoyed a typical 1950's childhood of babysitting, delivering papers for...

Apr 23, 2026

Doreen Ida (Batchelder) White, 89, St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, after a period of declining health.

Doreen was born at home in East Burke, VT, on January 11, 1937, to the late Harold and Beatrice (Hackett) Batchelder. She attended Groton Village School, and while she left before graduation, she was incredibly proud to return to her...

Apr 22, 2026

Christopher “Chris” Roy, 42, of Newbury, VT, originally of Taunton, MA, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Born in Taunton, MA, on January 12, 1984, and raised in Pawtucket, RI, Chris was the son of the late William “Bill” Roy of Attleboro and Sharon Roy of Newbury. Chris was...

Apr 15, 2026

Charles H. Bailey, 90, formerly of Newbury, VT, most recently residing in Barre, VT, passed away at Central Vermont Medical Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1935, in Woodsville, NH, to Alice (Dodge) and Elmer Bailey.

He attended school in Newbury, class of 1953. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from the University...

Apr 5, 2026

Joyce Bailey, a lifelong educator whose career spanned four decades of service to Vermont’s youth, passed away on April 5, 2026, at Chestnut Place in Berlin, Vermont, at the age of 94. Formerly of Newbury, she had most recently resided in Barre. Born on January 27, 1932, in Woodsville, New Hampshire, she was the beloved daughter of Elmer and Alice...

Apr 3, 2026

Stephen Allen Whitney, 71 of Bath, passed away at his home on April 3rd, 2026. Born in Woodsville on June 30th, 1954, Stephen was the son of John Ash and Rachel M. (Knapp) Whitney. He grew up on a farm in Bath and graduated from Woodsville High School in 1972, afterwards receiving a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Plymouth...

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...