obituaries

Mar 3, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" E. Adrien, 100, Newbury, VT, passed away at her home in Newbury on Monday, March 3, 2025, with family at her side.  Born on July 7, 1924, at 1 Deer Park, Lynn, MA, much of her adolescence was spent in Lynn.

Dot graduated from Classical High School in 1942 and started working for the Lynn...

Feb 28, 2025

Ralph Waldo Emerson Jr. 86, passed away peacefully in his home on February 28th, 2025.  He was born in Woodsville, NH to Ralph "Waldo" and Alice (Meyette) Emerson of Newbury, VT on February 7th, 1939.  He married Sharon (Downing) on May 7th, 1966, they were married for 58 years and had 3 children – Albert, Carol and Thelma. Ralph...

Feb 20, 2025

Tausha Lee Ames, 45, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2025. Tausha was born on October 19th, 1979, in St. Johnsbury, VT to Randy Lee Ames and Rita (Davidson) Ames.

Tausha grew up in Woodsville, NH, she graduated from Woodsville High School and attended Johnson & Wales University. In 2003 Tausha brought Logan Lee Ames into this...

Feb 18, 2025

On February 18th, 2025, Charles Edward Metz, Jr departed his home under the flag of the United States of America.  He was an architect by profession, an athlete, an artist, a writer, and a conservationist.  Though none of these roles compared with his passion for his family and his roles as brother, father, husband, grandfather, and friend.  He loved...

Feb 14, 2025

Stanley J. Beland passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 14, 2025, in Woodsville, New Hampshire. He was born on December 22,1955, in Woodsville, where he spent his life. Stanley is remembered by his daughter Samantha Lashua and son-in-law, Matt Lashua and their children Kylee and Levi Lashua of Canaan, NH; his son Joseph Beland and daughter-in-law, Lynn...

Feb 14, 2025

Haverhill, NH – Judith "Judy" Louise Sellinger, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025.   She went to be with her Valentine, "Bill."  Judith was born in Staten Island, NY on February 20, 1940, the daughter of Edythe & Harold Giddes.  She graduated from business school in Staten Island and worked for RCA Communications in New York City.  She married...

Feb 13, 2025

South Ryegate, VT – Jane Rita (Charland) Grimes, 90, went to live with Jesus and his mother Mary in Heaven on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born on June 11, 1934, at the older Littleton Hospital to Frank and Ethel (McLeod) Charland. She graduated from Bethlehem High School as a Valedictorian after attending St. Rose of Lima Catholic...

Feb 10, 2025

Clarke Ranslow Tabor Jr.  "Ranny" was born on March 17, 1937, to Clarke and Ruth (Lacailade) Tabor. He passed on February 10, 2025, at his home in Waits River, VT. He married Annette Amsden on September 2, 1956, in Panama where he was stationed while serving in the US Army.  He attended college at UVM.  He farmed, sold farming...

Feb 10, 2025

Gracelyn R. Blaise, 83, of Orange, VT, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, VT, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1941, in Groton, VT, the daughter of Rupert H. and Doris (Keenan) Ricker. A bright and accomplished student, Gracelyn graduated as valedictorian from Groton High School. Following graduation,...

Feb 8, 2025

Richard Reali, 77, of Bath, New Hampshire passed away on February 8, 2025, at Cottage Hospital after a short period of failing health. He was 77 years old and spent his final weeks in the loving company of his family and the compassionate hospital staff. Richard was born on September 21, 1947, to Charles Marius Reali and Eva Elizabeth...

Feb 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul "Butch" J. Gibson, 69, of Monroe, NH, who died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Butch was born on August 7, 1955, the first son and second of six children, to Elwyn and Theresa "Becky" Gibson. Raised on the Monroe family farm, Butch's...

Feb 8, 2025

Gary Ross Peters, 80, of Bath, NH, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New London, CT, on February 21, 1944, to Waldo V. "Buster" Peters and Shirley (Cushman) Peters. His family relocated to Bath, NH, where he spent his childhood on the Foothills Farm. Gary...

Feb 2, 2025

FINN, Daniel J., 100, of Benton, NH, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on February 2, 2025. Daniel (Dan) was born in Boston on July 3, 1924, to Daniel Joseph and Ellen (Nyberg) Finn. He was the youngest of four children and was raised in the Roxbury section of Boston. After graduating from English High, Dan enlisted...

Feb 2, 2025

Kevin Bruce Fuller, 67, passed away on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, surrounded by family, after a very long and determined fight against kidney disease. Kevin was born on February 15, 1957, in Woodsville, NH to Kenneth Eugene Fuller and Marilyn Ruth (Thompson) Fuller. He grew up on the family dairy farm on Fuller Road in Newbury, VT. He spent...

Feb 1, 2025

Newbury, VT - Elton Hunter Brinker, 69, died unexpectedly at his home earlier this year.

Born in Jacksonville FL, he was the son of Love Snow Brinker of Florida and Carroll Stanley Brinker, Sr. of Pennsylvania. The family lived in many different places on the East Coast. He attended Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH and graduated...

Jan 31, 2025

Barry Demers, 52, of Franconia, NH, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Lafayette Nursing Center in Franconia, NH. He was born on October 10, 1972, the son of the late Charles and Lorraine Demers of North Haverhill, NH. Barry was also predeceased by two brothers, Bruce Demers and John Demers, as well as his sister, Elaine...

Jan 30, 2025

Thomas Lloyd Rich, 66, of Woodsville, NH, passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on January 30, 2025. Tom was born on May 28, 1958, at Laconia Hospital in Laconia, NH, the youngest child of Nancy Graham Rich and Paul W. Rich Sr. He grew up and attended school in Laconia, where he developed a passion for skiing...

Jan 28, 2025

Pike, NH - Rose M. (Haddad) Smith, 69, of Pike, NH, was reunited with her beloved husband on January 28, 2025.

Born in Weymouth, MA on March 4, 1955, she was the daughter of Noel Haddad and Esther Strang. Rose was raised and educated in Brockton, MA, attending local schools. On September 8, 1972, she married her...

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara G. Thornton, 86, of Woodsville, NH, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1938, in Newbury, to Rex P. and Alice (Ricker) Burroughs.

Barbara graduated from Newbury High School and went on to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Vermont. She dedicated her life to...

Jan 16, 2025

Orford, NH – Frank Alexander McKinnon, 80, passed away quietly on January 16, 2025, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH after a period of failing health. He was born in Houston, TX on May 2, 1944, the son of Norma Marie Volkmann. Frank's uncle, Walter Volkmann, whom Frank lovingly considered his "father figure" stepped in and helped raise Frank...