obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

North Haverhill, NH – Ruth M Ranno, age 80, went to be with her Heavenly family on Monday, December 25, 2023, with her family at her side after a courageous battle with Interstitial lung disease. Ruth was born in Woodsville, NH, on November 8, 1943, to Helen (Winship) and George Ranno. She grew up in Wells River, VT, along...

Dec 22, 2023

Wendy McReynolds Somers, 64 of Danville, VT passed away suddenly on the 22th of December 2023 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Mass as a result of complications from the influenza virus. Wendy was the oldest child born to Russell McReynolds and Nancy (Cahoon) Hale in St. Johnsbury, VT.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and active and respected...

Dec 20, 2023

Paul Hatje, 89, a longtime resident of North Haverhill, NH died peacefully at home on December 20, 2023.  He was born in New Haven, CT on February 13, 1934. Following high school, Paul joined the Marine Corps and then went on to college to become a teacher.  He was often remembered by his students long after graduation when they...

Dec 19, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Roy, 78, North Haverhill, NH, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Grafton County Nursing Home.  She was born in Newbury, VT to Harry J Cushing Sr. and Doris Meader on January 29, 1945.  She attended Newbury VT schools. Betty enjoyed playing BINGO, and scratch tickets, spending time outdoors fishing, and had a knack for finding...

Dec 17, 2023

Bruce Reynold Jacobs, loving son, brother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  He was born on June 29, 1964, in Bridgeport, CT, and spent most of his childhood in Newbury, VT, along with his 2 brothers, where the family enjoyed being active community members.

Bruce graduated from Oxbow High School, and then moved to...

Dec 16, 2023

Todd Kent Adams, 61, of Franconia, NH, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, with family by his side after a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on July 27, 1962, in Hanover, NH to Raymond R. Adams and Beverly V. (Ladeau) Dyke.

He graduated from Hartford High School in 1980 and moved...

Dec 12, 2023

Vincent (Vinnie) Joseph Aliberti 89, of Wells River, Vermont, died at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, after a 20-year struggle with dementia.

The son of Italian immigrants, Vinnie was born on August 21, 1934, in Willimantic, CT to Antonio Aliberti and Foresta (Caroti) Aliberti. He was a 1954 graduate of Boardman Trade School in New...

Dec 10, 2023

Susie May McGuire, 74, Barnet, VT, died at her home on Sunday December 10, 2023.  She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on October 21, 1949, to A. Francis and Doris (Moore) Roy. Susie graduated from McIndoe Academy in 1968 and went to work at the Grafton County Nursing Home where she earned her nursing degree while working.  She...

Dec 8, 2023

Bath, NH- Louine M. (Tene) Knighton/Lackie, 94, passed away on Friday, Dec 8, 2023, at the Grafton County Nursing Home.

She was born December 21st, 1928, to Perley A. Knighton Sr and Bertha B. (Hutchins) Knighton.

She married James C. Lackie Sr December 31st, 1947, and they enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling, eating out, and visiting friends,...

Dec 7, 2023

Te Jay Thomas, 46, Manchester, NH, formerly of Woodsville, NH, was tragically taken from his family on Thursday, December 7, 2023.  He was born in New Haven, Connecticut to George and Catherine (Warden) Thomas on March 22, 1977.

In 1985 his family moved to Woodsville, NH where he attended Woodsville High School.

In his free...

Dec 5, 2023

Woodsville, NH- Hattie Jane Williams, 19, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. She was born on June 25th, 2004, to Ryan Williams and Susan Siewertsen in Woodsville, New Hampshire.

She attended Woodsville Elementary School through to Woodsville High School and graduated in 2022. While in school she was the JAG president....

Dec 5, 2023

Mary D. McKelvey, 91, died on December 5, 2023, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, New Hampshire.  Mary Therese Downs was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on September 12, 1932, to Frank J. Downs and Alice M. Cunningham. Mary graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1950 and then graduated from Notre Dame College in Manchester, New...

Dec 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that our family is announcing the passing of Paul F Trussell, the husband of Lois (56 years) and father to three children: Elizabeth, Peter, and James on Sunday December 3, 2023, at his home in Piermont.  He died from complications of Alzheimer's Dementia at 85. Paul was born in 1938 – a 5 lb...

Dec 2, 2023

Barnet, VT- Christian Henry Curschmann III, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2023, at his home. Born April 4, 1955 in Peekskill, NY to Christian Henry Curschmann, Jr. and Marie Sholan (Ackermann).

He graduated from Lakeland High School and went on to attend a vocational school.  In 1974 he joined the Air Force where he...

Dec 1, 2023

Clarence E. Thayer Jr. "Junior", 77, Woodsville, died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with family at his side.

He was born on September 10, 1946, in Woodsville, NH to Clarence E. Sr. and Mabel (Brill) Thayer. Junior grew up in Woodsville, graduating from Woodsville High School with the class of 1965.  He...

Nov 30, 2023

James "Big Jim" P. Emery Sr, 58, of Piermont, NH, passed away on Thursday, November 30th at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with family by his side.

He was born on July 2nd, 1965, to Robert and Jane (Downey) Emery in Norwood, MA. He was raised in Dedham, MA, and attended Dedham High School. After school he worked...

Nov 29, 2023

Woodsville, NH - In loving memory of Bernice Anne Shutt.

In celebration of a life lived fully, we honor a beautiful and extraordinary woman who embodied independence, adventure, love, resilience, and faced life on her terms – for the love of her family.

Known as Gram to us and Bea to you, she filled every...

Nov 29, 2023

Duane H. Perry, 94, Wells River, VT, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home.  He was born on October 16, 1929, at Mt. Ararat Farm, Port Deposit, MD, a port on the Susquehanna River, to Ellery W. and Evelyn (Sargent) Perry.

He lived in Maryland until 1940 when his family moved to Randolph Center, VT.  ...

Nov 28, 2023

Pike, NH – Shirley Mae (Pettis) Grimes, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was the daughter of Doris (Miller) and Freebon Pettis, born on the 14th of September 1935, in Thetford Center, VT.

Shirley was a graduate of Lisbon High School. She married William Roy Grimes, Jr., on September 27, 1953. They were blessed...

Nov 25, 2023

Ai B. Metcalf, 53, of Piermont, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Ai was born on July 25, 1970, to Abby (Johnson) and John Metcalf in Woodsville, NH. He grew up in Piermont with his two siblings, Asa and Abigail. He graduated from Orford High School in 1988 and went on...