obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Woodsville, NH – Alfred "Fred" A. Garofalo, 77, passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023. He was born June 13, 1946, in Lawrence, MA, to Rose (Tennerella) and Salvatore Garofalo.  Fred Attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, MA, in 1963. He earned an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wentworth Institute in 1970,...

Jul 7, 2023

Edward F. Young, Jr., 96 years young of Woodsville, NH died peacefully in his home on July 7, 2023.

He was born on January 27, 1927, to Edward F. Young, Sr. and Sarah (Park) Young in Lyndon, VT, the youngest of 12 children.  He grew up in Lyndon, graduating from Lyndon Graded School and Lyndon Institute where...

Jul 4, 2023

Woodsville, NH.  Alcide Joseph Dube, 90, died on July 4, 2023, at Cottage Hospital. Alcide (Sid) was born in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, on September 1, 1932, to Herminiglide and Alice (Benoit) Dube.  He married Frances Shaw on November 14, 1953. They divorced on December 1, 1982. Sid held several jobs over the years, including farming, tannery, and mill work.  ...

Jul 1, 2023

Robert "Bob" Patrick Lennon, 61, of Haverhill Corner passed unexpectedly on the morning of July 1st. Bob was at home in a favorite spot overlooking the Connecticut River and valley.

Bob was born on July 10th, 1961, to John and Patricia (O'Neill) Lennon at Notre Dame Hospital in Central Falls, R.I. Bob grew up in Pawtucket with...

Jun 27, 2023

Paul Tracy Williams, 92, of Newbury, VT passed on June 27, 2023, in his home that he built with family at his side, four days before his 93rd birthday. He celebrated his birthday with many family members on Father's Day with his favorite strawberry cream cake. He was a loving caring, and generous family man with a great sense...

Jun 26, 2023

Monroe, NH – Eileen Ward passed away at the age of 75, peacefully at home in Monroe, NH, after years living with Alzheimer's. Eileen was born in St. Johnsbury on April 23, 1948, to Phil and Mae Astle. She lived in St. Johnsbury Center until 2nd grade then her family moved to West Danville on Joes' Pond. Eileen is...

Jun 26, 2023

Wanda J. (Rexford) Waugh, 71, Lyndonville, VT, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 23, 1951, to Ella Jay (Williams) and Reginald Claude Rexford in St. Johnsbury, VT. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1969 and later attended Vermont College with a degree in nursing in 1986.

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Jun 23, 2023

Robert Pushee, 79, of Woodsville, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 23 at 11:40 AM. Robert was born September 12, 1943, to Doris and Olyph Pushee in Hanover, New Hampshire and had two older brothers, Richard and Paul. He worked at the Copeland woodworking factory until he retired in the 1990's. For...

Jun 22, 2023

Newbury, VT.— Alfred Robert Joslyn, Jr. passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, June 22nd.

Al enjoyed spending time in the woods and pastures of Newbury, gardening, building rock walls, attending the local auctions, antiquing, and riding around the neighborhood on his red "convertible" Farmall tractor. He loved his grandchildren, especially spending time with his nearby grandson, Harlan,...

Jun 19, 2023

Gloria C. Blake, 96, Haverhill, passed peacefully at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill on June 19, 2023.  She was born in Groton, VT on November 22, 1926, to William and Addie (Frost) Cassady.  She attended the Groton Village School through grade 8, then continued her education at St. Johnsbury Academy, graduating in 1943.

The...

Jun 13, 2023

Lisbon, NH – Glennard "Glenn" John Stiles, 87, passed away in his long-time home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  Glenn was born on December 10, 1935, in Littleton, NH, to Alberta (Guyer) and Chester Stiles. He had three siblings: Chester, Jr., Ruth, and Wayne.

He joined the Air Force on...

Jun 13, 2023

North Haverhill, NH- Patricia "Pat" I. Hood, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at the Frances Atkinson Residence.  She was born in North Ryegate, Vermont on May 12, 1936, to Edward and Beryl (Whitehill) Bailey. She attended and graduated from Groton High School.

Pat married James Henry Hood on November 25th,...

Jun 11, 2023

John "Opie" Hamlin, 60, of Bath, New Hampshire died unexpectedly on June 11, 2023.  He was born on July 15, 1962, in Burlington, VT to Frank and Elaine (Murray) Hamlin.  He was later adopted by George Blass, who preceded him in death.  John was a true light to anyone he met, and was a teacher, mentor, and kind soul.  ...

Jun 8, 2023

Ruth Marie Jameson, of Woodsville, NH passed away at her home on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was surrounded by family and died peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Ruth was born in Boston, MA on July 23,1938. She is predeceased by her sister, Marilyn Laverdiere and daughter Diane Tyler. She is Survived by her son Brian Tyler...

Jun 7, 2023

Alan Raymond Towle, (lovingly known as "Bumpa"), Age 81, of Danville, Vermont passed away at home peacefully on June 07, 2023, after a courageous battle with liver and pancreatic cancer.

Alan was born on September 12, 1941, at home in Montpelier, Vermont to Elwin Raymond Towle and Natalie Helen (Brown).  Alan was raised in the Morrisville area...

Jun 1, 2023

Russell L. Keniston, 76, of North Haverhill, New Hampshire passed away on June 1, 2023 at his daughter's home in Monroe, New Hampshire surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.

Russell was born on May 31, 1947, in Woodsville, New Hampshire to Nathan and Mildred (Greenley) Keniston. Russell grew up in North Haverhill alongside...

May 29, 2023

Warren, NH- Richard "Dickie" Irving Smith, 76, of Lake Tarleton Road passed away at his home on Monday, May 29th, 2023.

He was born on September 4th, 1946, at the family home in Wentworth, NH to Stafford I. and June (Stevens) Smith.  He was invited to enlist in the United States Army after school.  Dickie remembered his...

May 27, 2023

Warren, NH – Margaret Lucille (Gove) Whitcher, 98, of Warren, NH, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side.  She lived a long, full life and was thankful for everything and everyone that was in it.

Margaret was born on March 28, 1925, in Plymouth, NH, to Viola C....

May 25, 2023

Diane Helen Kreis (Brown), 83, of Shorewood, Illinois, formerly of Groton, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital in Joliet, Illinois.

Diane was born on February 22, 1940, in Woodsville, New Hampshire. She spent her early years in Groton, Vermont before moving with her family to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Diane attended Ohio...

May 20, 2023

Francis "Franny" R. Berwick, 88, of Peacham, VT passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2023.

Francis was born June 10, 1934 in St. Johnsbury, VT to Leo and Stella (Ashford) Berwick. He attended Peacham schools and graduated from Peacham Academy in 1953. He was very active in sports at the Academy.

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