obituaries

Jun 5, 2024

North Haverhill, NH- Dennis William Smith, 74, passed away at the Grafton County Nursing Home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Dennis was born on February 9, 1950, to William J. Smith Jr and Rita (Greenwood) Bixby in Haverhill, NH.

In his younger years he owned and operated his own business, Dennis's Mowing and Landscaping out...

Jun 3, 2024

Hartford, VT – George A. Beaulieu, 73, passed away at Genesis in Lebanon, NH, on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Danbury, CT, on February 13, 1951; he was one of 13 children of George and Maria (Duval) Beaulieu.

After graduating from Danville High School, George joined the US Army, where he spent 6 years,...

Jun 1, 2024

St. Johnsbury, VT - Roland Baillargeon, 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT.  He was born in Springfield, MA on August 2, 1953, to Henry R. Baillargeon Sr. and Theresa (Provencher). Roland enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school.  He worked hard his whole life, as a...

Jun 1, 2024

Cleora "Cindy" (Porter) Simonds, 89, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at the home of her daughter in North Haverhill, NH.  She was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire on September 18, 1934, to Mary Frances and Frank Porter and lived her childhood years in White River Jct., VT with her two brothers Robert Porter and Perry Porter.   She...

May 30, 2024

North Haverhill, NH – Paula A. (Riley) Volk, 82, passed away at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill NH on May 30, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She resided at Grafton County Nursing Home for almost five years, receiving excellent and compassionate care. She was formerly a resident of Groton, VT although spent many years...

May 28, 2024

Mark MacDonald, "Mr. Mac", 66, Woodsville, died at his home with family at his side on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT to John and Helen (Vance) MacDonald on Saturday, September 22, 1957 Mark graduated from Woodsville High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 26, 1975.  His service to...

May 17, 2024

Haverhill, NH- Frank J. Serer "Gramps", 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 17th, 2024.

Frank was born on January 1, 1966, to Frank Serer Sr and Joanne Crampton in New Haven, Connecticut.

He met the love of his life Diane Farrar while living in Connecticut. They married on Saturday, September 3,...

May 11, 2024

Monroe, NH - Duane Chester Cate, 92, died at his home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1932, in Woodsville, NH to George H. and Ruth (Edmonds) Cate, the 2nd of 3 boys, and grew up on the family farm, known as Cates Corner in Bath, NH. Duane attended Lisbon Regional High School. Duane...

May 11, 2024

Wells River, VT – Donald "Don" "Pops" R. Waterman, 75, passed away at home in the loving presence of his family on Saturday May 11, 2024. He was welcomed into the world by his parents, Leona (Brousseau) and Asa Waterman, on May 24, 1948, in Attleboro, MA.

Don had a busy childhood with four brothers:  Asa, Robert,...

May 10, 2024

Jack Louville Bradley, 81, of Thornton, passed away peacefully at Morrison Nursing Home on May 10, 2024.  He was born August 2, 1942, in Niskayuna, NY to Bernard and Dorothy (Corkum) Hammond.  Dorothy later remarried Richard "Dick" Bradley, who adopted her children Dave and Jack. The love within this family cannot be overstated. Jack graduated from Lincoln High School...

May 9, 2024

On May 9th at 9:20 pm Bonnie Lee Cox Emerson left this earth peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Bonnie was born on June 23rd 1942 in North Woodstock NH to Parker James and Helen Thelma Adams Cox. She attended the Lincoln Woodstock School District where she met the love of her life, her...

May 8, 2024

Northfield, VT – James Arthur Gray, 77, passed away in Hospice Care at the Four Seasons Care Home in Northfield, VT, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, following a 6 week stay at Central VT hospital in Berlin, VT. He was born at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH on November 2, 1946, to Arthur Kendall Gray and Eleanor Clara Chapman...

May 5, 2024

Virginia S. Bailey, 90, of East Barnet, VT, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, after a short stay at the Francis Atkinsons residence in Newbury, VT.

Virginia grew up in East Topsham, VT the daughter of Angie (Gilman) and Harley Smith.  She attended schools in Topsham and was a member of the graduating class of 1951...

May 2, 2024

Marie Spencer, 80, Warren, NH, passed on Thursday May 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by family after a period of failing health. She was born in Plymouth, NH to Fred and Irene (Eldridge) White on April 24, 1944. She attended Plymouth High School and Empire Cosmetology School in Laconia, NH. She married Edward "Butch" Spencer in Orford, NH...

May 2, 2024

Janice (Robinson) Estes passed peacefully in her home on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her children and beloved dog. Janice was born on May 15, 1946, to Charlotte (Camp) and John F. Robinson. Janice was raised in New Haven, CT. She attended the Eli Whitney trade school where she learned the art of sewing. She turned her trade into...

May 1, 2024

Pike, NH – Georgia L. Swanson, 95, formerly of North Apollo, PA, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Parks, Armstrong County, PA, on October 16, 1928.

She was the daughter of the late George and Olive Baustert. She was preceded in death by her husband Maurice "Bob"...

Apr 30, 2024

Pike, NH – Michael Raymond Penkert (Bullit), 76, loving husband, son, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Michael was born on May 3, 1947, in San Diego, CA, to Ray and Jeanette Penkert.

Michael had a passion for cycling all through his life, he...

Apr 28, 2024

Ryegate, VT- Mike N. Chamberland, 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

He was born on April 27, 1972, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Nestor C. Chamberland Jr. & Linda H. (Morin) Chamberland.

Mike loved music, he was the bassist, singer, drummer, & sound guy in his band, The Beer...

Apr 28, 2024

Newbury, VT – Charles B. Emerson, 84, passed away at home on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1939, in Newbury, VT, to Edith (Bartlett) and Charles "Warren" Emerson.

Charles married the love of his life, Marilyn (Powers) on July 30, 1958, and they had four children, Carl, Alan, Neil, and Janice. Over...

Apr 24, 2024

Joseph T. Webb Jr, 79, of Haverhill, NH, went to his heavenly home on April 24th, 2024, at the White River Veterans Hospital with family by his side. He was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on November 19, 1944, to Joseph T. Webb Sr & Marjorie (Whitney) Webb. He joined the Navy and served from 1963 to 1969. After the...