obituaries

Oct 21, 2018

Danville, VT-  Edward Robert "Tim" Somers, 88, of Brainerd Street, died at his home on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

Tim was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on September 16, 1930, to Edward A. and Belle (Parker) Somers.  He was a graduate of Peacham Academy, Class of 1948.  Following a stint in the Vermont National Guard, he served...

Oct 18, 2018

South Ryegate, VT – Determined to leave on his own time, wrapped in the love of his family and friends and guided by the excellent support provided by the Jack Byrne Center  for Palliative and Hospice Care, Thomas C. "Lefty" Elliott, Sr., 75, passed away on October 18, 2018, in Lebanon, NH, following a period of declining health.

Oct 13, 2018

Peacham, VT-  Kenneth Edward Dow, 65, died unexpectedly on October 13, 2018, at his home.

Ken was born on September 19, 1953, in Waterville, ME, to Carlton and Alice (Gooding) Dow.

For many years, Ken worked as an optician in both Vermont and Maine.  In 2013, he retired to West Barnet and last year he...

Oct 12, 2018

Bradford, VT-  Deni Ann Clogston, 73, of Cross Road, died on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH.

Deni was born on January 24, 1945, in Burlington, VT and was adopted at 10 months of age by her parents, Glen and Doris (Kittredge) Lowery.  She was a graduate of Montpelier High School. Deni was the...

Oct 10, 2018

Barnet, VT- Marilyn Elizabeth-Georgia Stevenson, 61, of Anderson Street, died at her home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

She was born on December 13, 1956, to Gayten and Barbara (Lodge) Verge, in Montreal,Canada and was raised by Milton and Rena (Begin) Percy, of St. Johnsbury, VT.

For many years,...

Oct 9, 2018

Topsham, VT-  John Eugene Emerson born March 2, 1932 to Charles and Luvia Emerson of Topsham, VT the youngest of nine and proud to be called the "spoiled little brat" that his older sisters made him into, and has continued this tradition to this last day of October 9, 2018 which only one remaining sibling,...

Oct 4, 2018

Plainfield, NH-  Lawrence Boyce "Lonnie" Aldrich, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at his home.

Lawrence was born in Whitefield, NH on September 3, 1930, the son of Bliss E. and Zepherine (Landry) Aldrich.

Lonnie grew up in Whitefield, NH and graduated from the Whitefield High School, class of 1949.  He served...

Oct 2, 2018

North Haverhill, NH-  Samantha "Sam" Lynn Manning, 31, of Briar Hill Road, died unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH.

Sam was born on April 11, 1987, in Stoughton, MA and graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 2006. Growing up, Sam was a natural athlete. She especially enjoyed softball,...

Sep 27, 2018

Woodsville, NH – Daniel S. George, 60, of Mill Street, died Thursday, September 27, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Woodsville August 3, 1958 to Ernest Preston George Sr. and Helen June (Brown) George along with his fraternal twin Deborah J. George, Dan was one of ten children. In his younger...

Sep 20, 2018

St. Johnsbury, VT – Annette Elsie (Robinson) Hokes, 85, of River Road, died Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH, surrounded by her loving children, nieces, nephews, and family.

She was born in Burlington, VT, April 15, 1933, a daughter of Charles H. and Elsie (Westover) Robinson....

Sep 17, 2018

Thornton, NH – Robert Fletcher Day, 88, of Waterthorn Road, died Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Peabody Home, Franklin, NH, where he was currently residing.

He was born in Cranston, RI, June 13, 1930, the son of Robert N. and Dorris Day.  He served in the U. S. Navy Seabees during the Korean Conflict.  He was...

Sep 15, 2018

Woodsville, NH- Erwin Clarence Fenoff, 95, of Central Street, died on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville.

Erwin was born in Lisbon, NH on February 1, 1923, to Winfield and Wyllian (Chase) Fenoff.  He lived most of his childhood in Lyman, NH and worked his own...

Sep 13, 2018

North Haverhill, NH-  Claire Jeanne Kalil, 67, of Brushwood Road, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

Claire was born in Lowell, MA on January 13, 1951, to Albert and Rachel (Massicotte) Vaillancourt.  She married Francis C. "Frank" Kalil on July 7, 1973.  In 1996, they moved from Lowell to North Haverhill.

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Sep 6, 2018

Bath, NH – Nancy Lou Burbank, 63, of West Bath Road, died Thursday, Sept 6, 2018, at her home after enduring a long battle with cancer.

Lou was born in Pineville, Louisiana, August 21, 1955, a daughter of Lawrence "Bud" Mardin and Lois (Locke) Mardin.  She had worked locally at the former Ames Store in North Haverhill...

Sep 2, 2018

Orford , NH- Frank Farrington Stevens, III, 78, died on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at his home.

Frank was born on March 22, 1940, at the Forest Hills General Hospital, Boston, MA, a son of Frank Farrington Stevens, II and Mary (Carroll) Stevens.

Frank served with the U.S. Navy.  He was a self employed driver...

Sep 1, 2018

South Ryegate, VT -- Calvin Robert Frost, 93, a lifelong resident of South Ryegate died peacefully, on Saturday, September 1, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones, at the Atkinson Residence in Newbury, VT, where he resided for the past two years, and  received attentive, compassionate, and loving care from the staff.

Calvin was born in South Ryegate...

Aug 16, 2018

Benton, NH-  Gary D. Munson, 81, formerly of Coventry Road, died on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH.

Gary was born in Geneseo, NY, on June 8, 1937, to Dale and Mary (Frew) Munson.

He received his Mechanical Engineering certificate from Alfred State College in Alfred  , NY. ...

Aug 5, 2018

North Haverhill, NH – Alice Evelyn Bigelow, 87, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her home following a brief illness.

She was born in Haverhill, NH, October 24, 1930, a daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Eastman) Smith, and was a lifelong resident.

Over the years, Alice worked at the Lake Tarleton Club in the laundry...

Aug 5, 2018

Woodsville, NH- Clifford Justin Ashford, 86, of Ralston Road, and formerly a long-time resident of Groton and Wells River, VT, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Cliff was born in Groton on April 21, 1932, to Justin H. and Mary Gertrude (Emery) Ashford.  He served in the US Army during...

Aug 2, 2018

Lisbon, NH-  Cheryle Ann Cummings, 52, of Main Street, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

Cheryle was born on June 21, 1966 in Burlington, VT.  She was the daughter of Lawrence H. "Punky" and Sandra L. (Elliott) Laleme.  She graduated from Lisbon Regional School, Class of 1985.  On October...