obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

Edwin "Eddie" Paul McKearney, 56, of Groveton died at Weeks Medical Center on December 15, 2021, due to COVID-19 infection. Eddie was born in Lancaster on November 6, 1965, the son of Arthur F. McKearney and Leona A. (Potter) McKearney.

During his younger years Eddie worked construction and enjoyed going to the races and sitting by the...

Nov 30, 2021

ROBERT "BOBBY" LUCE SIMPSON , 73, of Jefferson, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA due to complications of COVID-19.

Bobby was born on February 28, 1948, in Lancaster, NH a son of the late Arthur Roland and Stella Alice (Morrill) Simpson. He has been...

Nov 19, 2021

BRADLEY "BRAD" PERLEY BALL, 81 of Dalton and formerly of Stark died at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster on Friday, November 19, 2021, due to surgical complications.

Bradley was born on April 25, 1940, in Whitefield, NH a son of the late Howard Lovejoy Ball and Avis Leona (Huntoon-Scott) Ball. Bradley was a 1958 graduate...

Nov 15, 2021

BLANCHE EVELYN (CHEEVER) SCOTT, (Mom, Nana, Nan) 87, of North Stratford, joined her beloved husband of 66 years in heaven, Ronald Scott Sr., on Monday, November 15, 2021. Her brief illness was made easier through the loving care and support of her children, their spouses and grandchildren.

Blanche was one of 11 children, born to...

Oct 23, 2021

Minnie Evelyn (Whitehead)White, 91, formerly of Groveton, died peacefully at Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord where she has been a resident for the past 6 years. Minnie was born on May 10, 1930, in Kirby, Vermont the daughter of Frederick and Lila (Nicholas) Whitehead. Before retiring in 1986, Minnie worked for the Regional Medical Professionals Association. She...

Oct 21, 2021

TIMOTHY MICHAEL FARROW, 55, of Bog Road, Stratford, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a brief illness.

Timothy was born on April 20, 1966, in Nashua, NH a son of Henry Aime and Joyce May (Smith) Farrow. He was a resident of the Stratford area most of his life....

Oct 20, 2021

WAYNE DOUGLAS "HAMMER" HAND, 64, of VT-RT 102, Bloomfield, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

"Hammer", as he was lovingly known by his family and friends, was born on September 4, 1957, in Lancaster, NH a son of Frederick Charles and Doris Vivian (Maguire) Hand.

He attended Stark Elementary...

Oct 19, 2021

Retired Major Doris E. Woodward of Tampa, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2021. Major Woodward served in the United States Air Force. During her 20 years of military service, she spent time as a clinical nurse in Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star for Bravery. She will always be remembered for her strong faith, her tenacious spirit,...

Oct 13, 2021

ELIZABETH ROSE SPRAGUE, infant daughter of Cory L. Sprague, Sr. and Wendy E. (King) Sprague went to Heaven on October 13, 2021, at Littleton Regional Hospital.

She is survived by her parents of North Stratford; her sister Amie Weagle and Ryan Moran of Somersworth; four brothers Patrick Weagle; Davey Weagle; Skyler Sprague; and Cory Sprague, Jr. all...

Oct 11, 2021

JAMES JOSEPH "JOE" MORSE, SR. , 80, of Fiske St., Groveton, died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 11, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

"Joe" was born on November 21, 1940 in Lowell, MA. A son of Elliot S. and Mary E. (Cosgrove) Morse. He grew up in Wilmington and South...

Oct 9, 2021

EVELYN MARIE (DONOVAN) GAGNON, 94, of First St., Groveton, died peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Country-Village Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster.

Evelyn was born on May 10, 1927, in Groveton, NH the daughter of Edgar Donovan and Eleanor (Beliveau) Donovan. She lived in Norton, VT as a small child and moved back...

Oct 8, 2021

DEBRA ANN "DEBBIE" MONTGOMERY , 64, of Brooklyn St., Groveton, died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on April 12, 1957, in Lancaster, NH the daughter of David Ernest Woodward and Romona "Mona" Hazel (Gonyer) Woodward.

Debbie was a lifelong resident of...

Sep 29, 2021

KEITH LARRY COVILL, 48, of Brown Rd., Groveton, died unexpectedly on September 29, 2021, in Stratford, due to undiagnosed heart issues.

Keith was born on July 8, 1973, in Lancaster, NH the son of Larry Covill and Judy Ann (Robinson) Covill Farrow.

He was a graduate of Groveton High School,...

Sep 19, 2021

WILLIAM FREDERICK "BILL" LARAMEE , 64, of Melcher Court in Groveton, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Bill went to be with his mom and dad, when he heard God calling his name.

Bill was born on September 2, 1957 in Colebrook, NH a son of the late Wilfred...

Sep 7, 2021

THOMAS "TOM" GERALD SOUZA, 74, of Lost Nation Rd, Groveton died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, after a lengthy illness with his loving wife and children by his side.

Tom was born on September 14, 1946, in New Bedford, MA a son of Joseph and Eva (Oliveira)...

Aug 28, 2021

DEREK DAMIEN DELINE, 29, of Stratford died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Claremont where he had been a resident until moving to Stratford two and a half years ago. Derek was born on January 31, 1992, in Claremont a son of Shay M. Deline-Small and the late John Anderson.

Derek worked as a machinist; enjoyed...

Aug 23, 2021

WILFRED "WILL" JOSEPH GAUDETTE, 76, of Hill Ave., Colebrook, died on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home after a sudden illness.

Wilfred was born on June 13, 1945, in Norton, Vermont a son of Denis Joseph Gaudette and Mary (Potter) Gaudette. He was a lifelong resident of the Groveton/Colebrook area.

Over the...

Aug 18, 2021

MELODY ERMA "MIMI" (LAROCQUE) BROCHU , 64, of Gorham, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at her home.

Melody was born on April 6, 1954 in St. Johnsbury, VT the daughter of Donald and Mona (Stetson) Larocque.

Melody was passionate about her job as a peer...

Aug 16, 2021

MICHAEL PATRICK GIBSON , 51, of Cumberland St in Groveton, died suddenly on August 16, 2021, of natural causes while walking his dog.

Michael was born on September 2, 1969, in New Haven, CT a son of Dennis and Gloria (Glenn) Gibson. He lived in Meriden, CT until his family moved to Groveton in 1978....

Aug 13, 2021

LEON JOSEPH "JOE" LACROIX, AKA: Grampa-Joe; Ranger-Joe; Poppa-Joe; and Harley-Joe, 81 years old died on Friday, August 13, 2021, after a lengthy illness at the Corner Stone Hospice-House in The Villages, FL.

He was born on March 28, 1940, in North Stratford, NH the youngest of six children to Alphonse and Alfredine L....