obituaries

Nov 1, 2025

Roy Robert Belyea, 78, Piermont, NH, passed away suddenly on November 1, 2025, at his home.  He was born to loving parents, Ronald 'Babe' and Esther Jane (Anderson) Belyea, on May 5, 1947, in Warren, NH.

He graduated from Orford High, joined the US Navy, and was stationed on the carrier USS Ranger.  As one always looking...

Oct 29, 2025

West Topsham, VT - Brian John Germain, 68, of West Topsham, passed away on October 29, 2025, at Cottage Hospital of Woodsville, NH.

He was born to Edith Rose (Brunelle) and Joseph Hormidose Germain on February 13, 1957, in Woodsville, NH. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Maria Germain.

He...

Oct 27, 2025

Dorothy Cryan of North Haverhill, NH, passed peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, surrounded by family.

Dotty was born on September 21, 1938, in Waltham, MA, to parents Peter and Emily Arsenault. As a teenager, she worked in the family business, Pete's Cleaners, where she had the opportunity to meet some of her favorite Bruins hockey players....

Oct 25, 2025

Peter Brian Dooley died on October 24, 2025. He was 81. Born on August 1, 1944, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, to Doris Hawkins Dooley and Carroll Francis Dooley, Peter spent most of his childhood in Bermuda. As an undergraduate, Peter attended Yale University, where he left for a time to join the Marine Corps before finishing his...

Oct 20, 2025

Homer Lee May, Jr., 87, of Haverhill, NH, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the Grafton County Nursing Home.  He was born to Lizzie Miller May and Homer Lee May, Sr., on May 2, 1938, in Newport, Arkansas. Homer attended Newport, Arkansas, schools and then went on to the University of Arkansas, where he graduated in 1963...

Oct 10, 2025

North Haverhill, NH - Brandi Leigh Boucher, 48, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was a vibrant, strong woman who fought her cancer every step of the way and has left a legacy of love for her family to remember her by, and you can see it sparkle in the...

Oct 6, 2025

Tammy Marie (Page) Caccavaro, age 57 of Haverhill, NH, passed at home surrounded by family on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Born July 1, 1968, at Cottage Hospital to Kathleen Page and Dale Davidson. She married the love of her life James "Jim" Caccavaro of Haverhill on September 6, 2009, surrounded by love. Tammy spent 34 years as...

Oct 5, 2025

Kaylee Anne Bailey, 16, of East Corinth VT died in a tragic dirt bike accident on Sunday October 5, 2025, in Orange VT.

Kaylee was born on July 23, 2009, in Berlin, VT to Heather (Roberts) Bailey of Bradford, VT and Joshua Bailey of Orange, VT.

Kaylee had a deep love for life and her...

Oct 2, 2025

Steven Hoisington, 74, of White River passed away on October 2, 2025, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH, after a short illness.  He was born August 15, 1951, in Hanover, NH, the son of Freeman and Maxine Hoisington.  He grew up in Thetford, later lived in Ryegate, and for the past 14 years he had lived with...

Sep 25, 2025

James "Jim" Cilley of Groton, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

We want to remember the man he truly was, a beloved father, grandfather, fellow racer, and dear friend. He was a man with a huge heart, a humble personality, and a stubborn mind. And who taught us the value of learning from our...

Sep 25, 2025

Janet E. (Niewaidomski) Sisun, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 74 on September 25, 2025. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on January 31, 1951, to John and Stella (Owczarek) Niewaidomski. Janet spent her life caring for those she loved and creating a warm home for her family in Bath, NH, formerly of...

Sep 22, 2025

Helena Louis Smith, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born on June 10, 1948, in Lisbon, NH to Orison "Joe" and Helen (Rathburn) Smith, Helena's life was rooted in family, creativity, and the simple joys that made her happiest.

Helena grew up on the family farm and attended...

Sep 20, 2025

Arnold Stygles, 65, of Orford, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2025, doing what he loved, being at the racetrack.

Arnie was born on April 11, 1960, in Concord, VT to Ray and Eudora Stygles. Arnie later attended Oxbow High School in Bradford VT and in 1975 Arnie moved in with Ralph and Liz who raised him...

Sep 17, 2025

Michael Francis Furno, 70, of North Haverhill, NH, passed away at Grafton County Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after his battle with dementia. Mike was born on September 1, 1955, in Northbridge, MA, to Anthony and Lucille (Chaput) Furno.

Mike attended school in the Douglas school system and ended at the Blackstone Valley Technical School...

Sep 13, 2025

Annette Amsden Tabor passed away on September 13, 2025. She was born on October 22nd in 1938, in West Windsor, VT, to Marion ST. John and Errol Amsden. Annette was the youngest of 3 children and lived in Bethel, VT.

Ann married Clarke R. Tabor on September 2, 1956, in Panama, where Clarke was stationed. They remained...

Sep 10, 2025

South Royalton, VT – Rebecca Joyce (Dickinson) Nelson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. She was born on January 15, 1946, in Barnet, VT, to Dorothy (Comstock) and Robert Dickinson.

Rebecca attended school at East Ryegate Grammar School and Bradford High School. As a child she enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 10, 2025

Robin Lynn Heywood, 52, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, of complications directly related to Muscular Dystrophy with her loving husband of twenty-four years, Sean, by her side. Robin was born on July 15, 1973, in Woodsville, New Hampshire, to David G. Stimson and Judith L. (Robinson) Stimson. Robin was...

Sep 9, 2025

Kathryn Mary Mabey, 64, died suddenly on September 9th, 2025, after being hit while riding her bicycle.  Born March 23, 1961, in Framingham, MA. to Kenneth Thomas and Jacqueline (Houghton) Thomas. Kathryn grew up and attended school in Sherborn, MA.

Kathryn devoted her life to being a stay-at-home mom and wife. Caring for her family was of...

Sep 6, 2025

Susan (Sue, Susie) M. Spooner, age 76, of South Ryegate, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Miller McClure Respite House in Colchester on September 6, 2025. Sue was born on November 12th, 1948, in Woodsville, NH. She was predeceased by her mother, Margaret (Bartlett) Plummer; her father, Nelson Plummer; and his wife, Isabelle.

Sue grew...

Aug 19, 2025

Ernest R. Batchelder, 84, of Groton, VT, passed away peacefully with family by his side at his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born to Beatrice M. (Hackett) and Harold E. Batchelder on May 14, 1941, in Burke Hollow, VT. He met and married Deloris (Stocker) Batchelder on June 15, 1974. As a teenager, he worked at...