CREMATION SOCIETY OF NH
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Our Obituaries
Matthew J. Woodard
December 20, 1978 - March 28, 2020
Matthew J. Woodard, 41, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home while listening to his favorite band, The Rolling Stones, after a long and valiant battle with liver disease. He was born on December 20, 1978 in Henderson, Kentucky.
Matthew graduated from Henderson County High School and took journalism classes at Henderson Community College. He previously resided in Nashville, Tennessee for over...
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Robert Thompson
October 5, 1931 - March 26, 2020
Robert S. Thompson, Sr., 88, formerly of Danville, NH, died on March 26, 2020 at Kirkwood Corners, Lee, NH, his home for the past 4 years.
Born October 5, 1931, in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of Alexander G. and Eleanor Thompson. He graduated from Haverhill Trade School, and served in the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War. While in the service, he met his wife, Rui Kataoka in Japan,...
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Richard Armitage Johnson
June 14, 1932 - March 24, 2020
Richard A. Johnson, 87, died Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at Colonial Poplin in Fremont, New Hampshire. He was born on June 14th, 1932 in Brattleboro, Vermont, the son of Herman E. Johnson and Doris M. Armitage.
He was the husband of Priscilla M. Seale (deceased March 28, 2012). They were married on October 9th, 1954 in Bellerose, NY.
Mr. Johnson graduated from Rutland High School in 1950 and...
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Joanne M. Stressenger
January 6, 1935 - March 24, 2020
Joanne M. Stressenger, 85, Passed away peacefully with family at her side on March 24, 2020. Born in Lawrence MA, predeceased by her parents Albert and Florence (Conley) Bergeron. She is survived by her spouse Sandra Koney, daughter, Lee Stressenger and spouse Nanette Leurant all of Manchester, In-laws Dorothy and Charles Cash of NC and many sisters in law, brother in law, nieces and nephews and...
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Gary Lee Post
December 14, 1947 - March 23, 2020
Gary L. Post, 72, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on March 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after suffering from a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the husband of Nancy (Lefebvre) Post who he married on July 21, 1972.
Gary was born in Nashua on December 14, 1947 and was the son of the late Medville and Lucille (Gauthier) Post. He attended Nashua schools and...
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Lawrence Robert Call, , Sr.
September 17, 1941 - March 22, 2020
Lawrence Robert Call, Sr. age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 22, 2020 after a long illness at home in Salisbury, NH. He was married to his loving wife, Cynthia (Bennett) Call for fifty-eight years.
He was born on September 17, 1941 in Concord and was the son of the late Robert Lawrence Call and Clara Bernice (Hoyt) Call.
He graduated...
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Richard F. Brown
February 9, 1961 - March 21, 2020
Richard F. Brown, 59, of Nashua, left us on March 21, 2020, due to complications from a car accident.
He worked in tool and metal fabrication during his adult life and, most recently, for ASM in Hudson, NH. Previously, he also enjoyed working for his uncle Ben in diamond tool manufacturing. Richard loved the outdoors, family clambakes, clam digging, the ocean, and fishing during his spare...
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Jason P. Butler
April 26, 1967 - March 21, 2020
After a long battle with cancer, Jason passed away on March 21 surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his parents, John and Karen Butler of Acton Maine, his wife Debbie, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, John and Dorothy Butler. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His hobbies included hunting, fishing,...
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Mary P. Coombs
March 24, 1925 - March 19, 2020
Our beloved mother, Mary Parsons (Perfect) Coombs passed away on March 19th, 2020 at home surrounded by love.
She lived a long, fun, and spirited life from her birth in Maplewood, New Jersey, to raising four children in Hampstead, New Hampshire. She loved her church family at the Hampstead Congregational Church where she was a constant member for over 65 years. She enlightened her surroundings...
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Ronald "Tiny" D. Tremblay
May 26, 1940 - March 19, 2020
Ronald "Tiny" D. Tremblay, 79, of Hooksett, NH, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Born in Manchester on May 26, 1940, he was son of the late George and Anita (Talbot) Tremblay.
Ronald attended local schools. He was the CEO and owner of Summit Sheet Metal and retired as Vice President of Northeastern Sheet Metal in Goffstown.
Ronald was an avid outdoorsman who loved...
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Carlton "Swede" Nelson
February 26, 1937 - March 19, 2020
On March 19, 2020, Carlton Arthur "Swede" Nelson, 83, of Fremont, NH, died peacefully at home following a three-year hard-fought battle with cancer.
Swede was born in Quincy, MA, on Feb 26, 1937 to parents Arthur and Ruth (Westhrin) Nelson. He graduated from North Quincy High School, where he played football and was the 1954 class president. He attended Northeastern University, graduating with...
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George S. COmtois
February 19, 1940 - March 15, 2020
George S. Comtois, 80, of Candia, died March 15, 2020, at Manchester VA Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Born in Glen Cove, NY on Feb. 19, 1940, he was the son of the late George Comtois Sr. and Neenah Comtois (née Reynolds). He served in the U.S. Army with the 193rd MP Company before receiving his BA in History from Vassar College in 1975 and then earning his MA in History...
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Cynthia Ann Foley
April 26, 1957 - March 14, 2020
Cynthia A. Foley, 62, of Hooksett, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at home after enduring years of pain from various medical conditions.
Cindy was born on April 26, 1957 in Newton, MA and was raised in Weare, NH. where she attended local schools and excelled in all sports with her "must win" attitude. She played center on the high school basketball team and surpassed the 1,000-point...
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Gerald L. Pilotte
May 25, 1933 - March 14, 2020
Private grave site burial at the Mt Calvary Cemetery pending.
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Leo G. Bell, Jr.
July 3, 1940 - March 14, 2020
Leo G. Bell, Jr., of Manchester, passed away quietly on March 14, 2020 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home, Goffstown, NH after a long illness
Born in Manchester on July 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Leo G. Sr. and Sonia (Giguere) Bell. He attended the Manchester School System. Leo was employed by the Hillcrest Nursing Home until his retirement.
An honorably discharged veteran,...
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Bruce W. Chamberlain
December 11, 1950 - March 13, 2020
Bruce Wayne Chamberlain, 69, of Troy, passed away on March 13, 2020 in Keene, NH with his family by his side.
He was born on December 11, 1950 in Keene, NH to Ernest William and Thelma Arline Chamberlain (Moody). He grew up in Chesham, NH, attended Wells Memorial Elementary School and then Marlborough High School. He worked for many years at Arthur Whitcomb in North Swanzey and then was a self...
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Albert Sexton
April 20, 1946 - March 13, 2020
Albert J. Sexton, Sr., 73, of Rochester, died March 13, 2020 in the comfort of his home, with his loved ones by his side.
Born on April 20, 1946 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry Sexton, Sr. and Elsie (McDaniel) Sexton. He was the husband of Sandra (Abbott). They were married on April 22, 1986 in Farmington, NH.
Prior to owning and operating his own plumbing company, Albee...
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Donna Hakins
January 27, 1955 - March 13, 2020
The full obituary for Donna will be published in the coming days. Please check back at your convenience. Thank you.
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Louis Jonathan Bobee
January 6, 1931 - March 11, 2020
Louis Jonathan Bobee,89, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home in Readsboro, VT. He was born on January 6, 1931 in Brattleboro, VT son of Albert and Minnie Bobee.
He was he husband of Nancy Bobee, they married on November 7, 1964 in Brattleboro. Louis enjoyed being with his family. He enjoyed playing harmonica, fishing, reminiscing about the good old days.
He was predeceased by...
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Dennis J. McGuire
August 30, 1951 - March 11, 2020
Dennis (Bucky) John McGuire, 68, of Amherst, New Hampshire passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on March 11th, 2020 and was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven. Born in Lawrence, MA on August 30th, 1951, Dennis was the son of the late Rene and Cecelia McGuire. He grew up in Lawrence where he attended St. Augustine Grammar School and was a 1969...
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Richard K. Wheeler
June 19, 1932 - March 10, 2020
Richard "Bubba/Grampa" K. Wheeler
Manchester- Richard "Bubba" K. Wheeler of Manchester passed away despite the valiant efforts of numerous surgeons at DHMC, on March 10, 2020.
Born in Bennington, NH on June 19, 1932, he was the son of Ethel and Horace "Ed" Wheeler.
A graduate of Peterborough High School, he joined the Army National Guard and served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954...
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Beth Phillips
December 29, 1952 - March 10, 2020
Beth Louise Phillips, 67, of Nottingham, NH died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, surrounded by her family at the Elliot Hospital, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Beth was born Dec. 29, 1952, in Medford, Mass., the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Heartquist) Phillips. After her graduation from Medford High School, Beth worked in a variety of fields, including as a paralegal....
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Constance Cecile LaPerle
October 1, 1944 - March 10, 2020
Constance "Connie" C. (Lacerte) LaPerle, 75, of Manchester, passed away suddenly at her residence on March 10, 2020.
She was born in Manchester on October 1, 1944, the daughter of the late Herve and Violet (Lacourse) Lacerte Sr. She had worked for Osram Sylvania for 25 year. She was the widow of Andrew "Chuck" LaPerle. Connie loved her cats and enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and taking...
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Seth Perry
December 12, 1934 - March 7, 2020
Seth Perry, 85, of Alstead, died at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, March 7, 2020.
He was born in North Conway, NH, the third son of Errol and Priscilla Benson Perry. For most of his childhood the family lived in Durham and he attended Dover High School. At the University of New Hampshire, he earned a degree in geology which included a period of data collection in Norway. After two...
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Marie Di Risio
March 21, 1933 - March 7, 2020
Marie Di Risio, 86 of Manchester, NH passed away after a brief illness on March 7, 2020. Marie was born in Paterson, NJ, on March 21, 1933 to Joseph and Jennie (Monfiletto) Fernandi.
She moved to Alton, NH in 1969, where she and her husband, Carl ran a five and dime, and later opened Cindy's Hallmark Center in Sanford, Maine. After selling the business the couple moved to Manchester, where they...
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Roger Champagne
September 7, 1930 - March 7, 2020
Friends and family will be saddened to learn of the death of Roger (Rog) Champagne of The New Hampshire Veteran's Home. He passed on March 7th, 2020 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born and raised in the White Mountains of New Hampshire which he always held dear to his heart.
Roger was the son of Edward Champagne, Alberta Champagne and stepson to 'Gramme...
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Sally J. Hillsgrove Silver
October 14, 1948 - March 5, 2020
Sally Hillsgrove Silver of Concord, NH passed away March 5, 2020 at 71 years of age. She was born in Concord, NH on October 14, 1948 to the late Raymond and Eleanor Hillsgrove.
Sally received an associate's degree from Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island (near Providence) and then worked many years as a Real Estate Paralegal and Marketing Secretary in Marblehead, Salem, and Boston...
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Joseph L. Engel
March 8, 1937 - March 5, 2020
On March 5th, three days before his 83rd birthday, Joseph Engel finished his earthly journey after a 16-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
He was born to George B. Engel and Edna Ashbridge Engel on March 8, 1937 at home in the coal region of Pennsylvania. Following the death of his father at an early age, his mother moved her growing family to New Jersey where she lived the rest of her life...
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Charles T. Rosmus
August 8, 1947 - March 5, 2020
Charles T. Rosmus, 72, passed away peacefully on March 5,2020 from cancer.
Charles or known to his friends and family as Moose, was born on August 8,1947 and was the son of Raymond S Rosmus and Anita (Steger) (Rosmus) Lagasse. He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 50 years Estella F. (Torrey) Rosmus and his daughter Torrey Anna (Rosmus) Demanche, and his brother Ronald R. Rosmus.
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Toby Young Gill
September 20, 1940 - March 3, 2020
Toby Ann (Young) Gill, 79, passed quietly Tuesday morning March 03, 2020 at Southern NH Medical Center after succumbing to her battle with Alzheimer's.
She was born to Milton and Georgia (Gunnerson) Dixon September 20th, 1940 in Fitchburg, MA. Toby was a graduate of Caribou High School Class of 1958 where she lettered in basketball, served in Glee Club, Chordettes, President of Tri-Hi-Y and...
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Geraldine LaRose
November 24, 1934 - March 2, 2020
Geraldine "Gerri" M. (Watson) LaRose, 85, of Pembroke, passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born on November 24, 1934 in Lancaster, NH to Roy Watson Sr. and Stella (Buck) Watson. She was married to Almond LaRose for 61 years.
She is survived by her children, Gail (LaRose) Davis and her husband Roger of Candia, NH; Pamela (LaRose) Gagnon and her husband Paul of Pembroke, NH; Becky (LaRose)...
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Neil F. Wetherbee , Sr.
July 21, 1939 - March 1, 2020
Neil F. Wetherbee Sr. devoted husband, father and grandfather, of Amherst NH, died peacefully Saturday, March 1st , 2020 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, surrounded by his family. He was born July 21st, 1939 in Quincy, Massachusetts, the son of Annie H. Jones of Pelham, NH and Frederick B. Wetherbee of Braintree MA.
Raised in Quincy, MA with his father absent early in his life, he...
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Frank R. Mooney
October 15, 1930 - March 1, 2020
Frank Mooney passed away March 1, 2020, at the age of 89. Frank was born to Libby and Thomas Mooney and was a lifelong Resident of Nashua. He was married to the late Pauline (Noel) Mooney on May 1, 1954. He worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service. Frank is preceded in death by his wife Pauline (Noel) Mooney, an Infant son Patrick Mooney & Son Timothy Mooney.
Frank was a...
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Guillermo Larrea
March 26, 1934 - March 1, 2020
Guillermo "Memo" Larrea, 85, of York, ME passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020, surrounded by loving family and compassionate nursing staff at Durgin Pines in Kittery, ME.
Memo was born on March 26, 1934 in Mexico City. He was the seventh of eight children of the late Rosendo and Clara (Martinez) Larrea.
Memo came to New England from California in 1966. He started as a machinist...
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