obituaries

Nov 1, 2016

Belvah "Belle" King of Groveton passed away on November 1, 2016 at Weeks Medical Center Hospital in Lancaster following a brief illness just four days before her 92 birthday. Belle was born in Lancaster on November 5, 1924 the daughter of Harry and Rilma (Prince) McGuire, the third oldest of nine children....

Oct 28, 2016

LORRAINE P. SOULE, 92 , formerly of North Stratford and most recently Lancaster, died peacefully October 28, 2016 at Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster were she had been a resident for the past two years, surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren.

She was born on February 20, 1924 in Alburg, Vermont...

Oct 26, 2016

JOHN ARTHUR McCORMACK, 93 , formerly of Rich Street in Groveton, died peacefully October 26, 2016 at Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown where he had been a resident since 2012.

He was born on May 20, 1923 in Lancaster, NH to James and Irene (Miller) McCormack. John grew up in Groveton...

Oct 24, 2016

GEORGE ADELARD "PETE" GOULET, 95, of Melcher Court, Groveton died peacefully on Monday October 24, 2016 at Country Village Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster where he had been a resident since April 2016.

"Pete" was born on January 9, 1921 in Island Pond, Vermont a son of Joseph and Mary (Morrison) Goulet. He was...

Oct 22, 2016

DALE ALAN LAMBERT, 56, of Manchester died unexpectedly on Saturday October 22, 2016 in Manchester. Dale was born on October 17, 1960 in Ransomville, New York a son of Marilyn (Goodwin) Lambert and Richard Lambert. Marilyn married Edwin Shannon Dale's step-father and after Marilyn and Ed's passing, Jane Shannon became "Mom". Over the years, Dale worked for Paul Valley...

Oct 14, 2016

Littleton

Lorraine Champagne,88, of Littleton and formerly of Whitefield died peacefully on October 14, 2016 at the Lafayette Center in Franconia after a lengthy illness. Lorraine was born on September 2, 1927 in Walden, VT a daughter of Charles Henry and Kate Alice (Sanborn) Kittredge. Lorraine and her husband Roger owned and operated grocery stores...

Sep 20, 2016

Bonnie Ardita Hull , 64, of Franconia, NH passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2016.

Bonnie was born on April 11, 1952 in Sterling, Michigan.

She leaves behind her parents Louis V and Roma Jo (Allen) Fisk; her husband William Hull, two children Christian Ardita and wife Betsy, Jessica Cheek and husband Matthew...

Sep 2, 2016

GERARD ARCHIE "FUGI" AUBUT, 65, of Lancaster Rd., Northumberland died peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a lengthy illness, with his family by his side.

"Fugi" was born on January 28, 1951 in Berlin, NH a son of Edward and Irene Mary (Houle) Aubut. He was a graduate...

Sep 1, 2016

PETER RALPH COLLINS, SR., 73, of Egan Road, North Stratford died peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a sudden illness.

Peter was born on January 19, 1943 in New London, CT a son of Ralph A. and Dorothy (Carter) Collins and has been a resident of North Stratford...

Aug 18, 2016

RICHARD "RICHY" THOMAS HYSLOP , 36, of Goulet Street, Groveton passed away at his home on Thursday August 18, 2016.

Richy was born on June 2, 1980 in Laconia, NH the son of Gerald and Ruth (Boyd) Hyslop. Originally from Gilmanton, NH; Richy was a Master Carpenter, whom in his free time enjoyed fishing, biking,...

Aug 14, 2016

CAROLYN H. (MILES) BENWAY 78, of Groveton died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster with her loving family by her side.

Carolyn was born in Groveton, NH on June 27, 1938 and has been a resident of Groveton all of her life.  She was a graduate of Groveton High...

Aug 4, 2016

SHIRLEY M. MILES , 80 of Hillside Ave. Groveton died peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a lengthy illness with her loving family by her side.

Shirley was born in Barton, Vermont on June 28, 1936 and has been a resident of Groveton most of her life.  She...

Jul 19, 2016

JANICE ANNE ROGERS , 80 years old of Stark, NH passed away on July 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

Janice was born in Lancaster, NH on March 19, 1936 the daughter of Howard and Elsie (Bryant) Merrow. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1954.  She was one...

Jul 2, 2016

JUANITA F. MERRILL , 68, of Groveton passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Lancaster, NH on June 18, 1948 the daughter of Fay K. Hawksley and Alberta (Astle) Hawksley. She lived in Groveton all her life.

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Jun 30, 2016

MILLARD ALLEN "BOBO" SWIFT ; 88, of Stone Drive, Stark and formerly of Groveton, died peacefully on June 30, 2016 at Maine Medical in Portland, ME after a brief illness with his loving family by his side.

"BoBo" was one of eleven children born to Perley and Mary (McMann) Swift; he was born in Groveton,...

Jun 20, 2016

BARBARA MAY (STEWART) PLATT, 83, the daughter of Ruby (Pierce) and Edgar Stewart was born on January 11, 1933 in Lancaster, NH.  After a courageous four year battle with cancer she went to her final resting place on the Summer Solstice, June 20, 2016.

Barbara worked for many years at the Gilman Mill and for...

Jun 18, 2016

RONALD "GATOR" IRWIN SMITH , 66, formerly of Groveton died peacefully at his home in Fountain Inn, South Carolina on June 18, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side.

Ronald was born on February 2, 1950 in Shreveport, Louisiana the son of Oscar Irwin and Callie (Graham) Smith. He...

Jun 5, 2016

BRADLEY EARL MOREY, 65 of Theberge Road, Stratford died suddenly on June 5, 2016 after a brief illness.

He was born on August 27, 1950 in Sutton, VT a son of the late Alvin and Gertrude (Degreenia) Morey.  He was raised in Sutton and was a 1968 graduate of Lyndon Institute. He lived for many...

Jun 3, 2016

LISA MARIE HART , 39, of Groveton died peacefully June 3, 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a lengthy illness with her family by her side.

She was born June 26, 1976 in Lancaster, NH. Lisa was a caring person with a very big heart. She was the best mother to her fur...

May 12, 2016

GORDON GUY "GORDY" HAWES , 68, of Eames St., Groveton, died peacefully Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH with his family by his side.

Gordy was born on February 12, 1947 in Lancaster, NH a son of Guy Gordon and Bertina Mauve (Collins) Hawes.

Gordy was raised in...