obituaries

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...

May 10, 2016

CORINNE NANCY (BENNETT) BLODGETT , 72, of Spur Rd, North Stratford, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH after a brief illness with her family by her side.

Corinne was born in Bloomfield, VT on July 27, 1943 a daughter of the late Brewster F. and Helen...

Apr 26, 2016

Bethany "Betty" Rilma Gould, 93 of 40 Stratford Road, Groveton, NH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Weeks Memorial Hospital after a brief illness with her family at her side.  Betty was predeceased by her husband and love of her life of 60 years, Jay J Gould in 2006.

Born on December 25, 1922...

Apr 22, 2016

Louis A. Boudrias, 76, of Railroad Street Lancaster, NH and longtime resident of Groveton, NH, died peacefully at his home on April 22, 2016.  Louis was born in Padoue, Canada, to Urgel and Adrienne Boudrias in 1939.  He, along with his family, moved from La Redemption to Groveton, NH in 1951.

After graduating from Groveton High School,...

Apr 18, 2016

DOROTHY "DOT" JOSEPHINE (BREAULT) BELIVEAU, 90, formerly of Brooklyn Street in Groveton, died peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster. Dorothy was born in West Stewartstown, NH on August 19, 1925 a daughter of Felix and Florence (Parrish) Breault. She was a resident of Groveton since 1959. She enjoyed Senior Meals and spending...

Apr 6, 2016

ROLAND HENRY ROBERGE, 88, of Cottage Street in Groveton, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster with his loving wife by his side.

Roland was born in Berlin, NH on June 27, 1927 a son of Lucien and Irene (Brien) Roberge.  He was a veteran of the...

Mar 16, 2016

BRENDA JANE GONYER , 67, of Country Village Road, Lancaster, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Country Village Genesis Elder Care Center where she has been a resident since 2008.

Brenda was born on July 24, 1948 in Lancaster a daughter of Robert Edward and Madeline Bell (Brigham) Gonyer. She grew up in...

Mar 13, 2016

MAURICE PLATT CONNARY, 89, of Birch St. Island Pond, VT died peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Newport Health Care Center in Newport, VT after a short illness.

He was born in Stratford, NH on January 15, 1927 a son of Howard C. and Anna K. (Platt) Connary. He was a graduate of Stratford High School...

Mar 11, 2016

HAZEL BEATRICE BEDELL , 83, of Paper Street, Groveton died peacefully on March 11, 2016 at her twin sister Helen's home in Stark after a lengthy illness with her family by her side.

Hazel was born in Groveton, NH on June 30, 1932 a daughter of Francis Hopps, Sr. and Blanche (Woods) Hopps and she...

Mar 5, 2016

PAUL PARKER FORTIN , 51, of Second Street in Groveton, died on Saturday, March 5, 2016 due to injuries received in a snowmobile accident.

Paul was born on January 24, 1965 in Brunswick, Maine a son of Joseph Fortin, Jr. and Geraldine (Gerow) Fortin and has been a resident of Groveton most of his life....

Feb 29, 2016

LORRAINE MARIE (GAGNON) BOURASSA , 70, of Rich Street in Groveton died peacefully at Littleton Regional Healthcare on February 29, 2016 after a brief illness.

Lorraine was born in Berlin, NH on May 28, 1945 a daughter of Roger Edward and Alice (Langlois) Gagnon. She grew up in Berlin and moved to Groveton in 1979.  ...

Feb 24, 2016

PATRICIA P. (HOPPS) LOCKE , 88,  of Marietta Lane, Groveton died peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Country-Village Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster after a lengthy illness.

Patricia was born on November 2, 1927 in Groveton, NH a daughter of Ralph and Edith (Hartshorn) Hopps. She was a lifelong resident of Groveton. She...

Feb 23, 2016

EDWARD JOSEPH "FRENCHY" GAGNON , 68 of Central Street, Lisbon, NH died peacefully at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a short illness on February 23, 2016.

"Frenchy" was born on July 15, 1947 in Berlin, NH a son of Roger Edward and Alice (Langlois) Gagnon.  He grew up in Berlin and lived most of...

Feb 21, 2016

CARLA STACY (LANGLEY) VAUGHAN, 43, of Ridge View Dr. Twin Mountain, died unexpectedly at her residence on February 21, 2016.

Carla was born on October 31, 1972 in Lancaster, NH a daughter of Dennis J. Langley and Rachel (Lacroix) Langley. She was a graduate of Groveton High School, class of 1990 and has been a...