CREMATION SOCIETY OF NH
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Our Obituaries
Willard Louis Steele
August 12, 1949 - December 1, 2020
Willard "Bill" Louis Steele became a New Yorker on August 12,1949. In many ways, Bill was like a great cup of coffee. Coffee has long symbolized intellect, creativity, and a touch of revolution. Since he was, without a doubt, all of these things one could not be in his company without having an "oh shit" moment. His confident stance, the way he never backed down, and his sheer authority will not...
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Donald V. Hurt
December 27, 1931 - November 30, 2020
Donald Vincent Hurt passed away at home on November 30, 2020 after a lengthy period of decline. He was born on 12-27-1931 in New York City to Gladys and Vincent Hurt. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1955 including time stationed on the Pine Tree Line in Armstrong Ontario Canada. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fitchburg State College and retired from Raytheon...
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Jean-Claude Trudel
December 5, 1931 - November 29, 2020
Jean-Claude Trudel, 88, died of complications from COVID-19 on Nov 29, 2020 at the NH Veteran's Home. He was born Dec 5, 1931 during the Great Depression, in St. Guillaume D'Upton, Quebec, Canada, son of Origene and Yvonne (Pelissier) Trudel. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was two, and he was raised until age 10 in an orphanage in Nicolet, Quebec, when he and his brother were taken in...
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Sherman E. Stickney
July 6, 1927 - November 28, 2020
Sherman E. Stickney, 93, of Boscawen passed away peacefully on Saturday November 28th, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.
Sherman was born in Concord, New Hampshire on July 6th, 1927, the first of six children born to Sherman and Flora (Potter) Stickney. He attended Concord High School, class of 1946. He worked at Page Belting Company in Concord for over 20 years. He worked for a short...
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Thomas C. Sfinas
July 26, 1927 - November 27, 2020
Thomas C. Sfinas of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27th surrounded by his loving family at the home of his daughter and son-in-law of Methuen, MA. He was 93 years old.
He was born on July 26, 1927 and educated in the Manchester School System before enlisting in the Armed Forces for 25 years. He served proudly in the US Army in WWII, and the U.S.A.F. in the Korean...
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Patricia Jean Petrasek
October 12, 1941 - November 26, 2020
Patricia Jean (Capers) Petrasek, 79, passed away peacefully in her home in Hollis, NH, on Thursday, 26 November 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was born on 12 October 1941 in Bellefonte, PA, the daughter of Burnside and Jane (Harris) Capers. Pat graduated from Woodstown High School, NJ and received her Associates degree from Wilkes University, PA. Pat met her future husband, Emil...
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Allen Roy LaPlante
November 25, 1955 - November 26, 2020
Allen Roy Laplante, 65, passed away Thursday, November 26th, 2020 at his home in Warner NH. He was born in Worcester MA to late Leroy LaPlante and Florence (Allen) LaPlante on November 25th, 1955. Allen earned an associate degree in Culinary from Johnson & Wales University. Allen enjoyed using his culinary skills to cook for potlucks as an active member of both Seacoast Gay Men in Kittery ME, and...
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Zella Miner
September 16, 1948 - November 26, 2020
Zella Francis (Dillon) Miner, 72, of Bennington, NH, passed away on November 26, 2020 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack. She was born on September 16, 1948 in Switzer, West Virginia to Dorsey and Virginia Dillion.
Zella was a single mother of two who worked at Bridgton Community Hospital as a housekeeper when she met Russell Miner. They were married in April of 1976 in New Jersey before...
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Curt D. Anthony
September 2, 1962 - November 26, 2020
On Thursday November 26, 2020, Curt Anthony, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 58.
Curt was born on September 2, 1961 in Kaiserslautern, Germany to Jesse and Annemarie's Anthony. On December 1, 1984, he married Debra Shaw. They raised two daughters, Jennifer and Ashley, and one son Nicholas.
He worked at G.S. Precision after graduating from Brattleboro Union...
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Anne Mastin Egner
January 29, 1930 - November 26, 2020
Anne Mastin Egner, age 90, of Hanover, NH, died at her home on Thursday, November 26, 2020 following an extended illness.
She grew up in Midland Park, NJ, the oldest of five children, plus three older half siblings. She had a very happy childhood.
After attending the local public schools, she attended Lasell College, near Boston, and attained an Associate Degree of Arts. She worked for five...
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Janice "Jan" Germaine Harris
October 24, 1960 - November 25, 2020
Janice Germaine (Gagnon) Harris, 60, of Manchester, New Hampshire, died November 25, 2020 in Manchester. She was the wife of Steve Lejeune with whom she shared the last sixteen years enjoying life together.
She was born on October 24, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Richard N. and Freda J. (Tucker) Gagnon. Jan attended Pembroke Academy. She adored her grandchildren, fishing,...
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John Eric Wallace
April 18, 1935 - November 22, 2020
John Eric Wallace passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Lebanon at Genesis Healthcare Facility. He was born on April 18, 1935 in Stirling, Scotland to Mary Laird Millar and adopted by James and Marion (McDonald) Wallace
He spent his childhood and school days in Queezieburn, Scotland with his family and upon graduating from the local school at 16, he worked for a short time in the nearby...
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Cathy Ellen Westphal
May 31, 1960 - November 20, 2020
Cathy Ellen (Stybe) Westphal, 60, died peacefully at home on November 20, 2020 after a long courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. Cathy was born on May 31, 1960 in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The daughter of Eugene Stybe and Valerie (Bradford) Stybe. Cathy worked as a crossing guard at Potter Road School in Framingham for many years and her love of helping others shone through in...
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Rebecca Becky Mitchell
May 24, 1953 - November 20, 2020
Rebecca (Becky) Mitchell, 67, of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov 20, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Miles G and Barbara McCuistion of Hixson, TN.
Becky was an excellent seamstress and her quilts were award winning. She was a talented cook and baker as well. Everything she created was made with the upmost care and quality. She worked...
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Sandy (Vermette) Cote
April 1, 1949 - November 20, 2020
Sandra (Sandy) Marie Cote 71, of Somersworth NH, peacefully passed away after failing health at the Hyder House in Dover on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born on April 1, 1949 in Dover, N.H., she is the daughter of the late Marie and Albert Vermette of Rollinsford, NH.
Sandy grew up in Rollinsford, N.H., graduated from Dover High School class of 1967, and married Marcel Cote.
Sandy had a love...
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Herbert H. Hunt
October 8, 1925 - November 19, 2020
HERBERT H. HUNT
SUGAR HILL, NH -- Herbert H. Hunt, 95, a lifelong resident of Sugar Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 19th after a brief period of declining health.
"Herbie" was born October 8, 1925 in Streeter District, Sugar Hill to George and Mattie Hunt. He attended Dow Academy through his senior year when World War II forced him to remain at home to work on...
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Anna R. Herdlein
November 18, 2020
Anna Regina Herdlein, age 30, died peacefully in New Hampshire in the early morning hours on November 18th, 2020. After a brief but heroic battle with an extremely aggressive cancer, she chose to spend the last weeks of her life focusing on the quality of the time she had left. Anna was able to hospice at home with the help of her two angels, Russell Pandres and Sally Risk. While every death is...
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Raj K. Bhatia
May 20, 1934 - November 18, 2020
Raj K. Bhatia, 86, of Weston, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2020 after a period of declining health, but with a consistently sharp mind and with his loving wife Sadhna by his side. Born on May 20, 1934 in New Delhi, India to Radhey Shiam & Leelavati Bhatia, Raj emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1965 and the United States in 1967, where he and his wife built a life together...
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Todd A. Sleath
June 1, 1966 - November 18, 2020
Todd Alan Sleath, 54, of Bedford, NH passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, November 18th at Bedford Hills Center, Bedford, NH.
Born in Middletown, CT on June 1, 1966, Todd grew up in Andover Massachusetts and moved to Bedford, NH in 1979, where he attended McKelvie Middle School. He attended Trinity High School in Manchester and later graduated in 1984. He was captain of his football team and...
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Joyce Dukette
October 31, 1948 - November 17, 2020
Joyce Ann (Ashland) Dukette, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020 at Pleasant View Center after a long period of declining health.
Joyce was born in Bellows Falls, VT to the late Donald and Gloria (Lovering) Ashland. She grew up in Loudon, took dance lessons as a young girl and graduated from Concord High School.
Joyce worked for Hoyt Electrical, Beede Electrical and...
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Tami J. Hutchins
December 25, 1971 - November 16, 2020
Tami J. (Pearson) Hutchins, 48, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at home in Concord, NH.
Tami was born on December 25, 1971 in Concord, NH, the daughter of Daniel Pearson and Cheryl Staples. Tami Graduated Penacook High School in 1990 and after pursed a college education. She was married to Peter Hutchins 1999-2004. Throughout the years Tami worked as an aid for those in need within the...
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David Lothrop Coldwell
February 5, 1947 - November 16, 2020
David L. Coldwell, 73, of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home. He was the long-time companion of his beloved and best friend, Ramona Jordan. They shared twenty-five years together and loved to travel. They especially liked the Caribbean and trips to Aruba, Jamaica and Hawaii.
He was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on February 5, 1947...
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Jean E. Perrin
November 13, 1921 - November 14, 2020
Jean Elizabeth (Wood) Perrin of Avon, NY and more recently Nashua, NH, 99, died at home on November 14, 2020. She was the widow of Royal T. Perrin. They were married for 60 years.
The daughter of Fremont and Johanna Wood, Jean was born and raised in Leroy, New York, and graduated from Leroy High School. After completing a secretarial course she met Royal while working at Rochester Insulation...
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Charles H. Varnum
December 17, 1943 - November 13, 2020
Charles H. Varnum Jr., 76, of Loudon, passed away on November, 13, 2020 at Pleasant View Center in Concord. He was born on December 17, 1943 in Portland, Maine to the late Charles H. Varnum Sr. and Marjorie (Blake) & Stepson of Bertha Varnum.
He is the loving husband of Hazel (Frawley) Varnum of Loudon. The two were married on June 15, 1995.
Charles graduated from Concord High School and...
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Stephen Waible
May 18, 1962 - November 12, 2020
Stephen Paul Waible passed away at age 58 on November 12, 2020 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack NH, with his loving wife and children by his side.
Stephen was born on May 18, 1962, at Saint Albans Hospital in New York City to Jane and Leo Waible II. He graduated from Virginia Tech where he received a Bachelor's degree in Geology. He then began his 34 year career at Raytheon, later...
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Virginia L. Denoncourt
May 7, 1956 - November 11, 2020
Virginia Lee Denoncourt, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH after a long battle with Breast Cancer. She was born on May 7, 1956 in Weymouth, MA the daughter of the late Hatherly Souther and Merial Bonney.
Virginia was known as a loving wife, supportive mother/grandmother, caring friend and one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She...
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Dawn O'Dell
January 29, 1945 - November 11, 2020
Dawn O'Dell, of Manchester, passed away on November 11, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her son, Dan, and his loving partner, Sherry, by her side.
Born in Berlin, NH on January 29, 1945, Dawn is the daughter of the late George and Pauline Birt.
Dawn will be most remembered for her number paintings that she so loved to do.
Dawn is survived by her three sons, Daniel O'Dell and his...
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Robert L. Dunn
February 12, 1929 - November 11, 2020
Robert (Bob) Dunn was born on February 12,1929 in Nicholson, Pa. and raised in Tunkhannock, Pa. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School. He set many track records including the county broad jump record that remained unbeaten for over 30 years. In later years he took home first place trophies in the 10k Goffstown Gallop many times in multiple age groups.
After marrying Elizabeth (Salter) he...
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Maurice Haynes Benson, Jr.
November 5, 1940 - November 10, 2020
Maurice Haynes Benson, Jr. passed away on November 10, 2020 at the age of 80 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hanover, NH on November 5, 1942 to Daisy and Maurice Benson, Sr. He spent much of his youth, working his family farm and showing their prize cattle in local county and state fairs. Maurice graduated from Plymouth State College with a Bachelor's in Education and spent over 40...
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Warren E. Howland IV
October 23, 1955 - November 10, 2020
WARREN E. HOWLAND IV
BETHLEHEM, NH -- It is with great sadness that the family of Warren E. Howland IV announces his sudden death on Tuesday November 10, 2020, at the age of 65.
Warren was born October 23, 1955 in Yarmouth, MA to Warren E. Howland 3rd and M. Frances (Ellis) Howland. He was raised in Yarmouth and graduated from Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School in 1973. He married and...
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Charles N. Blake, Jr.
May 30, 1933 - November 9, 2020
Charles N Blake, Jr. born May 30, 1933, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2020. He was 87.
Charlie grew up in Belmont, MA. He served in the Army as a communications officer during the Korean War, where he traveled and spent time in Japan. He graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He was employed as an accountant for Western Union, AVCO and retired...
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Janet A. (McQuade) Plamondon
October 21, 1943 - November 8, 2020
Janet A. (McQuade) Plamondon, 77, a lifelong resident of Manchester, NH passed away on November 8, 2020 after a period of declining health. Janet was born on October 21, 1943, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Belair) McQuade. She attended Manchester schools, graduating from St. Joseph's High School. Janet was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Gerald R. Plamondon, also of...
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