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Recent obituaries in Woodsville, New Hampshire.

Christie G. Hersey

Christie G. Hersey

Dec 7, 2014

Groton, VT- Christie G. Hersey, 82, a former longtime resident of Montpelier, VT and currently of Glover Road, died unexpectedly at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Christie was born on February 8, 1932, in Ryegate, VT to Kenneth and Jane (Heath) Murray. She was a graduate of Groton High School and...

Raymond Frederick Nickles, Jr.

Raymond Frederick Nickles, Jr.

Dec 7, 2014

West Newbury, VT- Raymond Frederick Nickles, Jr., 55, of Snake Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT. Raymond was born in New Haven, CT, on June 11, 1959, the son of Raymond F. and Rita (Miller) Nickles, Sr. He graduated from Oxbow High School, class of 1978. Raymond married Laura...

Bruce Wayne Gaylord

Bruce Wayne Gaylord

Dec 7, 2014

Newbury, VT- Bruce Wayne Bones Gaylord, 61, of Romance Lane, died following a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at his home. Bruce was born in Bristol, CT, on September 27, 1953, to Irving R. and Corrine (Brousseau) Gaylord. He attended Bristol Eastern High School, Bristol, CT. Bruce entered the U.S. Navy in 1972 where he trained...

Caroline B. "Kelly" French

Caroline B. "Kelly" French

Dec 4, 2014

Piermont, NH Caroline (Batchelder) Kelly French, 94, died Thursday, December 4, 2014, at The Pines, Lyndonville, VT. She was born in Haverhill, NH February 26, 1920, a daughter of William and Martha (Clifford) Batchelder. Kelly, as she was known to many, lived in Piermont for many years where she was active in the community. She volunteered her time, energy, and...

Jean Hooker Hollar

Jean Hooker Hollar

Dec 2, 2014

Wells River, VT Jean Hooker Lanphere Hollar was born at home in the Village of Wells River on May 30, 1924, the daughter of Adelaide Hooker Lanphere and Charles Henry Lanphere. She died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, after a period of failing health at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH surrounded by her family. Jean s education began...

Edward R. Lupien, Jr.

Edward R. Lupien, Jr.

Dec 2, 2014

Warren, NH- Edward Rowe Lupien, Jr., 86, a lifelong Warren resident, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH. Eddie was born on August 26, 1928 in Warren, to Edward Rowe and India M. (Elliott) Lupien, Sr. He attended Warren Elementary School and Orford High School then went to school in Kansas City, MO for mechanics. He...

Eugene "Gene" Weston Puffer

Eugene "Gene" Weston Puffer

Nov 30, 2014

Monroe, NH- Eugene Weston Gene Puffer, 85, of Woodsville Road, died following a period of failing health, on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Gene was born in Haverhill, NH on October 5, 1929, to Lorimer and Alice (Welch) Puffer. He was a graduate of Groton High School, Class of 1947 and attended Arnold College...

Roger L. Ruggles

Roger L. Ruggles

Nov 29, 2014

Woodsville, NH- Roger L. Ruggles, 89, a long-time Woodsville resident, died after a period of declining health on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville. Roger was born in Lisbon, NH on January 12, 1925, to Harry and Esther Belle (Morse) Ruggles. He married Iona A. LeMay on November 16, 1946. Roger worked in various jobs at the East...

John Freeman Thresher

John Freeman Thresher

Nov 29, 2014

Peacham, VT- John Freeman Thresher, 74, of Farrow Farm Road, passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, November 29, 2014. John was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 28, 1940, to Albert Babe and Ellen (Snow) Thresher, Sr. He was a graduate of Peacham Academy, Class of 1958. Following graduation, he served in the US...

Doris Eva Frigon

Doris Eva Frigon

Nov 28, 2014

Barre, VT- Doris Eva (Ricker) Frigon, 69, of Church Street, died on Friday, November 28, 2014 at her home. Doris was born in Topsham, VT, on September 8, 1945 to Rupert H. and Dorris (Keenan) Ricker. She graduated from Groton High School, class of 1964. Doris married Michael Frigon on October 15, 1966. She worked many years as an LPN...

Joyce L. Frost

Joyce L. Frost

Nov 26, 2014

South Ryegate, VT Joyce (Lackie) Frost, 84, of Frost Road, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, while wintering in Dade City, FL. She passed gracefully, cradled by love, in to the arms of her Lord and Savior. The dignity of her departure matched the dignity of the life she led. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, April 24,...

Evelyn C. Bigelow

Evelyn C. Bigelow

Nov 19, 2014

North Haverhill, NH- Evelyn Cynthia Bigelow passed away peacefully at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the age of 94. Evelyn was born on October 28, 1920 in Websterville, VT to Ernest and Helen (Sykes) Cross, and later became the stepdaughter of Harry Chapman. She graduated from Haverhill Academy in 1938, from Brightlook...

Ruth (Gibson) Emmons

Ruth (Gibson) Emmons

Nov 18, 2014

Monroe, NH Ruth (Gibson) Emmons, 87, formerly of Coppermine Road in Monroe, and previous to that Anderson Street in Barnet, VT, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. She was born in Monroe, NH, September 23, 1927, a daughter of Frank and Jennie (Moore) Gibson. Ruth graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of...

Irene E. Vielleux

Irene E. Vielleux

Nov 17, 2014

Newbury, VT- Irene Edith Vielleux, 85, formerly of Wallace Hill Road, died on Monday, November 17, 2014, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, St. Johnsbury, VT. Irene was born in Haverhill, NH on March 11, 1929, a daughter of Ray and Helen (Crowe) Powers. On October 22, 1949, she married Frederick L. Vielleux. Irene was a school teacher for...

Irving W. Thayer

Irving W. Thayer

Nov 15, 2014

North Haverhill, NH Irving Wayne Thayer, 88, of Briar Hill, died on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH. He was born in North Haverhill, January 1, 1926, a son of Forrest and Eva (Collins) Thayer. Irving was a lifelong Briar Hill resident where he operated his registered Holstein dairy farm, the Giant Elm Farm, until his retirement....

Armon Wayne Thurston

Armon Wayne Thurston

Nov 9, 2014

Corinth, VT- Armon Wayne Thurston, 69, died peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014 following a courageous battle with cancer at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare in Hanover, NH. Armon was born in Corinth, VT, on August 18, 1945, the son of Clarence and Olis (Claflin) Thurston. Armon attended Cookeville School in Corinth. He worked several years as a mechanic for Rossi...

Glenda E. Welch

Glenda E. Welch

Nov 5, 2014

Newbury, VT- Glenda Welch, 78, of Swamp Road, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, and has now been reunited with her soul mate Virgil and daughter Cathy. Glenda was born on April 3, 1936, in Newbury, to Robert O. and Amy (Downing) Burroughs. She was a graduate of Newbury Town Central School . Glenda married Virgil...

Mary Elizabeth Bliss

Mary Elizabeth Bliss

Nov 3, 2014

Barton, VT- Mary Elizabeth Bliss, 62, formerly of Groton, VT, died on Monday, November 3, 2014, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, VT. Mary was born on March 29, 1952, in Randolph, VT, the daughter of Richard Fred and Earline Alice (Bundy) Bliss. Mary graduated from South Royalton High School. She spent most of her life in Tunbridge,...

Robert C. Blodgett

Robert C. Blodgett

Oct 30, 2014

Woodsville, NH -- Robert C. Blodgett, 89, a longtime Woodsville resident died Thursday, October 30, 2014, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A complete obituary notice will be published in the coming days. Please continue to check back.

William Chester "Bill" French

William Chester "Bill" French

Oct 29, 2014

Piermont, NH- William Chester Bill French, 68, a lifelong Piermont resident, died at his home on October 29, 2014. Bill was born in Orford, NH on August 2, 1946, to Chester L. and Caroline (Batchelder) French. He attended schools in Piermont and graduated from Bradford Academy. Following graduation he served in the US Army. He continued his service to our...

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