obituaries

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...

Apr 18, 2024

Russ Haviland passed away peacefully in North Haverhill, New Hampshire on April 18, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1941, in Brattleboro, Vermont to E. Randall Haviland and Gretchen (Shaw) Haviland. Russ's time was a life well-lived in the mountains of Vermont, fulfilling his dream of raising a big family with his wife of 50 years, Margaret "Peg"...

Apr 16, 2024

Stephen A Crocker, 76, East Ryegate, VT, died at his home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  He was born in Whitefield, NH on May 7, 1947, to Chester A Crocker Jr. and Julia H. (Foster) Crocker.  The family moved to Massachusetts in his childhood, and he graduated from Norwood High School. Steve enlisted in the US Navy on December...

Apr 15, 2024

Woodsville, NH - Harold "Jack" John Graham, 95, passed away at his home on Monday, April 15, 2024, with family at his side.  He was born in his family home on Savage Hill in Lisbon, NH on November 4, 1928, to Sterling "Sternie" H. Graham and Gladys M. (Greenlay) Graham, who had moved here from Sawyerville Quebec.

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Apr 7, 2024

Barnet, VT – Donald "Don" Francis Easter, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He was born on June 23, 1937, in St. Johnsbury, VT, to Edith (Shastaney) and Floyd Easter. Don grew up in St. Johnsbury with his seven siblings. He attended school in St. Johnsbury and went to the Trade School...

Apr 7, 2024

Scott Alden Brown, age 53, passed away on April 7, 2024. Born on September 11, 1970, Scott lived a life filled with dedication, hard work, and love. He graduated from Saint Johnsbury Academy in 1988 before bravely serving his country in the United States Navy aboard the CV-67 USS John F Kennedy Aircraft Carrier during the war in Iraq...