obituaries

May 5, 2022

Rosemary Elizabeth Collins (Maguire), 77 died peacefully May 5, 2022, with her family by her side after an extended illness. Rosemary was born September 10, 1944, in Lynn, Massachusetts to John J. Maguire and Rose (Teague) Maguire. In 1963 Rosemary met the love of her life, Fran Collins. After the birth of their two children, Christopher,...

May 3, 2022

Mark Edward Doucet, 71, originally of Woodsville, NH, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Cottage Hospital.

He was born on July 12, 1950, in Haverhill, NH to Lucien and Pauline (McCarthy) Doucet.

He attended and graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1968. Following High School, he went to California State University to...

May 2, 2022

Wells River, VT- Robert "Bob" Paul Wheeler, 88, died on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Bob was born in Haverhill, NH on February 25, 1934, to Burt and Blanche (Adams) Wheeler. On May 30, 1956, he married the love of his life Marilyn Placey.

Over the years, he worked on the road as a salesman for...

May 1, 2022

Westbrookville , NY-  Donald Edward Welcome,89, formerly of St. Johnsbury VT, passed away Sunday May 1 st at his home in Westbrookville  NY.

Donald was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on September 22. 1932, son of Albert Welcome and Lelia (Barrett) Welcome.

He married the one and only love of his life Izetta "Randy" Rand...

May 1, 2022

Wayne S. McDanolds, 66, North Haverhill, passed away after a period of failing heath on Sunday May 1, 2022, at the Grafton County Nursing Home.  He was born in Haverhill, NH on November 22, 1955, to Richard and Inka (Koski) McDanolds.

Wayne graduated from Woodsville High School in 1975 and enlisted in the US Air Force.  He...

Apr 30, 2022

Carol Whitcomb Smith died peacefully on April 30, 2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, departing a life well-lived that spanned more than nine decades. Born May 25, 1931, she was the second daughter of Harry D. Whitcomb and Doris Stymest Whitcomb of Bath, NH. The Bath Brick Store, which was owned by Carol's parents from 1931 to 1962, was...

Apr 29, 2022

Newbury, VT- Malcolm "Dovey" Arvid Wetherell, also known as The Country Gentleman, 75, of Main Street South, died on Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction.

Malcolm was born on June 14, 1946, in Lyndon, VT to Robert and Louise (Tulip) Wetherell. He joined the US Army on May 5, 1965,...

Apr 24, 2022

Pike, NH- Susan J. Lackie, 81, of Boucher Road passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Grafton County Nursing Home surrounded by family.

She was born on March 11, 1941, to John and Arlene (Rassmussen) Spinney in Portsmouth, NH.

After high school she went to UNH, where she met and married Frederick H....

Apr 21, 2022

Linda Burroughs Farquharson, 72, of Groton, Vermont passed away at home on Wednesday, April 21, 2022. She was born in Woodsville, NH on August 24, 1949. Linda was a graduate of Newbury High School class of 1967. Linda spent many years raising her children, working as a nursing assistant, and milking her cows at Pine Mountain View Farm. Linda...

Apr 19, 2022

Groton, VT- Amy Sargent, 70, of Seyon Pond Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1951 to David F. and Henriette Maria (Gigler) Burroughs in Stadtkrankenhaus, Achaffenburg Germany.

Amy was a graduate of Newbury High School, Class of 1970. She worked for many years as a caregiver at Grafton...

Apr 17, 2022

Woodsville, NH- Mary Whitley, 89, of Central Street, died on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Cottage Hospital.  Mary was born on September 2, 1932 in Piermont, NH to Bernard and Eva (Lewis) Horton.  She attended school in Piermont.

When married to her first husband, Hugh Keniston, who served in the US Air Force, Mary traveled both overseas...

Apr 12, 2022

Gerry Elwyn Brooks, 84, of Ryegate, VT and Englewood, FL, went to be with the Lord and sing with the angels on April 12, 2022. Gerry was born May 13, 1937, in Island Pond, VT, son of the late George Elwyn Brooks and Altha Renell Brooks Roy.

Gerry attended Lyndon State College and was an educator for...

Apr 10, 2022

North Woodstock N.H - Robert Endy Legare, "Bob", 63, of Houdes drive passed away on Sunday April 10, 2022, of complications of diabetes with loved ones by his side.

He was born to Richard Legare and Jennette (Lemieux) Legare on September 21, 1958, in Plymouth N.H. He was a lifelong resident of the Lincoln area. He loved...

Apr 10, 2022

Bruce Wood Millette, a beloved father, brother, son, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Bruce was born on December 9, 1977 in Littleton, NH. He was raised in Lisbon and Haverhill, NH. Growing up, he enjoyed camping with his Mom, skiing, and being outside in nature as often as possible; he was also a...

Apr 10, 2022

Lisbon, NH- Vance David Douglas unexpectedly died on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the age of 50.  Vance was born September 7, 1971, to David A. Douglas and Irene (Young) Breault in Woodsville, NH.  Vance spent some early years in Vermont before moving to live with his father in upstate NY.  Vance was a skilled carpenter and known for...

Mar 31, 2022

North Haverhill, NH- Carol Ann (Arone) DiCienzo, 77, of Brushwood Road, died on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Jack Byrne Center after a fifteen month battle with cancer. Carol was blessed to have been surrounded by many caring family members and friends. Her parents Mildred (Fitzpatrick) and Vito Arone welcomed her to the world on October 11, 1944,...

Mar 30, 2022

Mary Catherine (Rose) Baillargeon, 62, of Littleton, NH passed away on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, at home.  She was born on September 2nd, 1959, in Boston, MA to Gerald and Barbara (Hefferman) Rose.  She was married May 5th, 1995, at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Woodsville, NH to Roland Baillargeon.

Mary enjoyed needle point, and decorating shirts,...

Mar 29, 2022

Piermont, NH- Brian W. Markee, 60, of Sanborn Circle, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 29th after a long struggle with cancer.  He was born on July 31, 1961 in Meriden, Connecticut; the son of Dale and Nancy Markee of West Lebanon.  Brian graduated from Lebanon High School and attended UNH and Plymouth State College.

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Mar 26, 2022

Cynthia Ann Burroughs, 77, of Woodsville, NH, passed away on March 26, 2022. Born in Woodsville on May 23, 1944, to the late Rex and Alice (Ricker) Burroughs, she was one of nine children. Cynthia grew up in Newbury, VT and began her education at the Town Farm School House. After graduating from Newbury High School, Cynthia pursued post-secondary...

Mar 19, 2022

James Willard Gowen Sr. "Jim," 66 of Wentworth, NH, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was born to Willard C and Elsie M (Hoyt) Gowen on July 26th, 1955 in Amesbury, MA.  He resided in Amesbury Massachusetts until adolescence before moving to Wentworth where he lived the remainder of his life....