obituaries

Feb 22, 2020

Monroe, NH-Steven "Smitty" F. Smith, 68, formerly of Newbury, VT, died on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Country Village Center in Lancaster, NH. He was born at Cottage Hospital on September 24,1951, the son of Helen (Bigelow) Lambert and Charles Smith. He went on to marry his former wife, Patti (Leonard) Smith, with whom he shared two children....

Feb 20, 2020

Barnet, VT-  Richard Michael Wallace, 77, died at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

Richard was born in Newton, MA on June 21, 1942, a son of Peter and Anna (Romaszklewicz) Wallace.  Following graduation from high school, he entered the US Army on July 26, 1959 and served honorably until discharge on January 25,...

Feb 20, 2020

Bethlehem, NH – Brenda Jean (Goodrich) Youngman, 60, died Thursday, February 20, 2020, at her home surround by her loving family.

She was born in Hanover, NH February 25, 1959, a daughter of Lewis and Edna (Gardner) Goodrich, Sr.  She grew up in Post Mills, VT and graduated from Thetford Academy.

For over 20 years,...

Feb 15, 2020

Groton, VT-  Harold Stanley "Buzzy" Eastman, Jr., 80 years young  , died at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2020 following a period of declining health.

Buzzy was born in Groton on June18, 1939 to Harold S. and Pearlene (Page) Eastman, Sr.  He was a graduate of Groton High School.  On August 29, 1959, he married Betty...

Feb 12, 2020

North Haverhill, NH - Barbara Joan "Dodie" Boutin, 87, formerly of Haverhill, NH died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, in North Haverhill.

Dodie was born in Haverhill, NH on June 18, 1932 to Leon Theodore and Barbara (Wallace) Pecor.

She was married to Wilfred R. Boutin for 55 years....

Feb 12, 2020

East Ryegate, VT-  Earlene Jane Wetherbee, 76, of North Bayley Hazen Road, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH.

Earlene was born on December 13, 1943 in St. Johnsbury, VT to Ulric and Della (Frost) Legare.  Over the years, she worked as a manager for Legare's fruit stand, at...

Feb 12, 2020

Piermont, NH-  Wendell George Oakes, 83, of River Road died at his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 following a period of declining health.

Wendell was born in Bath, NH on June 22, 1936 to Glen Weston and Lottie M. (Gates) Oakes.  Following his graduation from Bradford Academy, he worked on the family farm in Piermont. Then...

Feb 11, 2020

Piermont, NH – Helene Marie Fluette, 72, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the Genesis Healthcare Facility, Lebanon, NH.

Helene was born in Woonsockett, RI, on May 10, 1947, the daughter of Alfred and Rose (Pichette) Fluette.  She graduated from St. Claire High School, Woonsocket, RI.  Helene was a LPN at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital...

Feb 11, 2020

Haverhill, NH- Christopher Michael Risteen passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2020, surrounded by his wife, parents, and family.

Chris was born in Derry, NH on June 26 1984 to John Risteen and Kathy (Mosher) Davichik.

Chris was a graduate of Woodsville High School Class of 2002. He attended Lyndon State College, and enlisted in...

Feb 10, 2020

Monroe, NH – Patricia Ann "Pat" Smith, 82, of Littleton Road, died on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

Pat was born in Concord, VT, on April 27, 1937, the daughter of Merlin and Margaret (Mahoney) Bradshaw.  She attended Monroe School and graduated from McIndoe Falls Academy, class of 1955. In...

Feb 5, 2020

Groton, VT-  Rodney Roger Rood, Sr., 70, of Ricker Mill Road, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Berlin Health and Rehab in Berlin, VT.

Rodney was born on November 19, 1949 in Corinth, VT to Clifford Henry and Bernice (Comstock) Rood, Sr.

He served in the Army National Guard based in Bradford, VT...

Jan 26, 2020

Peacham, VT-  Kenneth Lyman Bean, 88, of Mack Mountain Road, died on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab, St. Johnsbury, VT.

Kenneth was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, November 7, 1931 the son of Venan H. and Mary (Dutton) Bean.  Kenneth graduated from Peacham Academy and also attended Vermont Technical College. He served...

Jan 20, 2020

North Haverhill, NH-  Leila I. McDanolds, 86, of Dartmouth College Highway, died on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill.

Leila was born in Unity, NH on January 12, 1934 to John Arthur and Irja (Koski) Wirkkala.  She was a graduate of Steven High School in Claremont and of Keene State...

Jan 2, 2020

North Haverhill, NH-  David Everett Dickey, 79, died on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

David was born in Haverhill on October 28, 1940 to Everett M. and Ethel I. (Philbrick) Dickey.  He was an infantryman and received his parachutist badge while serving in the US Army from March 11, 1958 through...

Dec 29, 2019

North Haverhill, NH – June Beatrice Piper, 92, formerly of Wolfeboro, NH, died on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the Grafton County Nursing Home.

June was born in Akron, NY, September 16, 1927, the daughter of Earl and Beatrice (Downing) Kenneson.

June was an office assistant for Goodall Opthalmology in the Lakes Region area.

Dec 28, 2019

North Haverhill, NH – Irving W. Marsh, 85, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH.

He was born in Orfordville, NH, December 2, 1934, the son of Walter and Gladys (Elliott) Marsh.

Irving served with the U.S. Air Force.  He was a long haul truck driver for many...

Dec 27, 2019

Fairlee, VT – Richard Earl Wheeler, 71, a longtime Fairlee resident, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at the care home where he resided on Route 5.

He was born in Bow, NH, April 9, 1948, a son of Earl and Beverly (Benson) Wheeler.

Richard was a self employed stone mason, and had been an avid...

Dec 25, 2019

Piermont, NH – Richard Andre` Fagnant, 85, formerly of Monroe, NH, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at his family home

He was born in Burlington, VT, June 16, 1934, the son of Alcide G. and Laurette (Paquette) Fagnant.

Richard married Annabelle M. Smith on May 19, 1956.  He was a graduate of Haverhill...

Dec 21, 2019

Piermont, NH – Ellen M. Simpson, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Ellen was born in Boston, MA on March 9, 1928, the youngest child of Horace and Mariana (Odlin) Morse.

She grew up in Medford, MA and graduated from Medford High School in 1946.

Dec 18, 2019

Newbury, VT – Gloria Fox, 84, a long-time resident of Bradford, who recently moved to Newbury, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born in Groton, MA on March 18, 1935 to Kenneth and Gladys (Johnson) Goodwin.

On December 13, 1969 she married...