CREMATION SOCIETY OF NH
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Our Obituaries
Gary David Burr
August 8, 1954 - April 15, 2021
Gary D. Burr, 66, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his home in Loudon, NH. He was born on August 8, 1954 in Concord, NH, to the late Robert Burr Sr. and Muriel (Dutcher) Burr.
Gary attended Loudon Elementary School and graduated from Merrimack Valley High School in 1972. He entered the US Coast Guard following graduation. After his service he was a truck driver for many years and...
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Ronald Albert Tardiff
February 13, 1943 - April 15, 2021
Ronald (Ron) Albert Tardiff, 78, of Manchester, NH passed away after a period of declining health on April 15, 2021. Born in Concord, NH on February 13, 1943, he was the son of late Albert and Lorena (Cote) Tardiff. He shared over 51 years of marriage with his loving wife, Mary (Szopa) Tardiff.
Ron attended Manchester Central High School. He then served in the Air Force from Feb 14, 1964 to...
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Michael Eugene Ryan
October 25, 1946 - April 14, 2021
Michael Eugene Ryan, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in his apartment at the Meetinghouse Supportive Care Home in Manchester, NH. He was born on October 25, 1946 in Binghamton, NY, the son of Michael James Ryan and Marguerite Cline Ryan, and resided in Brooklyn, NY, followed by Hartsdale, NY, for most of his upbringing.
Michael graduated from the University of NY at New Paltz...
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George Robert Stewart
February 1, 1930 - April 11, 2021
George R. Stewart, 91, of Manchester, NH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 11, 2021. Born in Manchester, NH on February 1, 1930, he was the son of the late Roy B. and M. Frances (Salls) Stewart. He graduated Manchester West High school in 1948, and soon after enlisted in the Navy reserve, and then the Navy, and spent three years on the USS Shadwell. When he...
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Robert "Bob" Watson Smith
July 8, 1922 - April 10, 2021
ROBERT "BOB" WATSON SMITH
Robert Watson Smith ("Bob") passed away on April 10, 2021, after a brief illness at the North Pointe (Hospice) House – Haverhill, MA – with his family at his side. He was pre-deceased by MJ Westervelt-Smith, his wife of nearly 75 years, in January.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bob grew up in Summit, New Jersey, and enjoyed sports throughout his youth. He...
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Robert L. Davis
June 21, 1937 - April 9, 2021
Robert L. Davis was born in Bangor, Maine June 21st, 1937. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1955. Mr. Davis served in the United States Air Force for twenty-two years and retired as a Senior Master Sargent in February 1977.
Before his retirement, from the Air Force, Mr. Davis graduated from the University of New Hampshire in December 1976 with a degree in Business Management.
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Elizabeth Finnemore
May 3, 1965 - April 9, 2021
Elizabeth "Liz" C. Finnemore (Lehmuller), age 55, of Manchester, New Hampshire passed away Friday morning, April 9, 2021.
Liz graduated from Locust Valley High School on Long Island in 1983. She moved to the Boston area in 1985 where she worked in the insurance industry for 16 years. She met her loving husband of 23 years, Stephen, in July of 1996, eventually moving to New Hampshire....
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Betty E. McKinnon
September 16, 1941 - April 8, 2021
Betty (Furlong) Mackinnon age 79, died on 4/8/2021, at home, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Boston Massachusetts to Beatrice and George Furlong.
Raising 3 spirited daughters she loved to have fun – she loved to laugh, read, learn and had a zest for life. She was never afraid to try new things, whether it was trying hot dog diets, holding belly dancing classes, teaching ceramic...
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Sally A. Andrews
September 4, 1942 - April 5, 2021
Sally A. Andrews, 78, of Northfield died Monday, April 5, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer
Sally was born in Burlington, Vermont September 04, 1942. She worked at Insulfab Plastics for more than 10 years with her husband Richard Andrews who pre-deceased her on October 11, 2004, before semi-retiring while being employed at the deli at Hannaford Supermarket in Franklin until she fully...
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Elizabeth A. (Delyani) Cote
April 29, 1962 - April 5, 2021
Elizabeth A. Cote (Delyani), 58, died April 5th, 2021 at Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH. She was born on April 29th, 1962 in Everett, MA, the daughter of Anthony Delyani and Mildred Delyani (Morey).
She was the wife of Steven J. Cote. They were married on October 29th, 1983. She grew up in Hudson, NH and attended Alvirne High School. She received her Master's Degree at Southern New...
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Mark D. Willey
December 29, 1946 - April 4, 2021
Mark D. Willey of Alton, NH died on 4 April 2021. Born in Concord, NH, he attended local area schools and graduated from West Virginia University in 1968 and received his masters from Michigan Technological University in 1976.
Following 20+ years of distinguished military service as a command/instructor pilot, combat veteran, aircraft squadron commander and combat operations/acquisition staff...
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Arthur W. Gauthier
May 3, 1950 - April 4, 2021
Arthur William Gauthier, age 70, of Epping, NH died on April 4, 2021 from complications due to dementia. Arthur was born in Lewiston, Maine on May 3, 1950, the son of the late Edmond and Helene Roy Gauthier.
He was a graduate of Lewiston High (Class of '68) and in the Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971. He worked many jobs in his twenties from taxi driver to putting down rails in the Midwest, but...
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Charles "Vic" Victor Gouger, Jr.
September 12, 1933 - April 3, 2021
Charles V. Gouger, Jr (Vic), 87, Formerly of Hodgdon Rd, Northfield, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Vic was born in Auburn, Maine on September 12, 1933, to the late Charles V. Gouger Sr and Albina (Marcous) Gouger. He was a proud graduate of the 1951 class of the Edward Little High School and enjoyed attending alumni gatherings...
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Denis Compagna
March 20, 1952 - April 3, 2021
Denis James Compagna, age 69, of Manchester, NH, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021. Denis was born in Manchester, NH on March 20, 1952. He was the son of Raoul "Ralph" and Yvette "Vicki" Compagna.
Denis attended St. Anthony Grammar School and graduated from Memorial High School in 1970. After attending the University of New Hampshire, Denis worked for the city of Manchester in a...
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Joel D. Vallee
March 16, 1969 - April 3, 2021
Joel D. Vallee, 52 of Merrimack, NH passed away on April 3, 2021 at Lahey Clinic Hospital with his family by his side. Joel was born in Newburyport, MA on March 16, 1969, the only child of Judy (Dodge) Blanchette and the late Louis Vallee. He grew up in Newburyport and Byfield, MA and graduated from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School class of 1988.
In 1991, he enlisted in the U...
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Abigail Foley Moore
June 3, 1934 - April 3, 2021
Reflections of Abigail Foley Moore
Our mother died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 3rd. She was 86 years of age. She was born in Canonsburg, PA, the only daughter of George and Margaret Foley. She was raised in a town south of Pittsburgh, PA known for its historic education center, nearby coal mining and railroad economy. She was the last surviving member of the Foley family...
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Brian J. Arsenault
September 12, 1947 - April 3, 2021
Dr. Brian J. Arsenault, 73 of Sandown, NH passed away peacefully after a long battle with metastatic bone cancer at High Point Hospice House in Haverhill, MA on Saturday, April 3, 2021.
He was born in Methuen, MA on September 12, 1947 son of the late Dr. Joseph Arsenault and the late Ann (Forrest) Arsenault. He grew up in Dracut, MA, graduated from Dracut High School in 1965. He then followed...
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Paul H. Poor, Sr.
December 6, 1959 - April 3, 2021
On April 3, 2021 Paul Poor succumbed to his battle with cancer. Paul graduated from Whittier Vocational Technical High School. After school he worked at Brentwood furniture. He then went to work at Haverhill Paperboard for 27 years. His final years were battling cancer and being retired. He spent his time working on motorcycles and riding his bike.
In 2011 Paul was diagnosed with leukemia,...
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Cortney Ann Pedro
November 27, 1982 - April 2, 2021
Cortney Ann Pedro, 38, of Woodsville, NH passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, April 2, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 27th, 1982 in Providence, RI. Cortney graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 2002, where she made many fond memories and lifelong friends.
Cortney was on the New Hampshire Special Olympic team for four years. She participated...
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Michael Joseph Yeaton
April 7, 1955 - April 2, 2021
Michael Joseph Yeaton, age 65, of Rochester, NH died on April 2, 2021. Mike was born on April 7th, 1955 in West Point, New York; the son of Leon G. Yeaton and Clare T. (Suing) Yeaton. He was a graduate Dover High School. He managed the housekeeping and laundry departments for over thirty years at various hospitals before changing careers to servicing equipment in some of the best area...
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James E. Spear
August 26, 1939 - April 1, 2021
James E. Spear, 81, of Deerfield NH, passed away in his home April 1st, 2021 from complications related to heart disease. The son of late Anna and Everett Spear, James was born August 26th,1939 in Hudson Massachusetts. Here he resided with his parents and three brothers Leonard, Richard and Robert.
James graduated from Marlboro Highschool in 1958 and continued his education at Northeastern...
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Cynthia Lee Brothers
March 19, 1943 - March 30, 2021
Cynthia was born March 19, 1943 to Rema and Lillian Diotte in Newport, NH. She was eldest sister to Brenda. She graduated from Towel High School and soon thereafter, married Thomas Ballou.
She lived in Croydon, NH raising three children Michelle, Roderick and Amy and operating the Coniston Store with Tom in the mid-seventies through the eighties.
Later, she attended the dental hygiene...
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Charles J. Duggen
July 10, 1953 - March 29, 2021
Charles J Duggen, 67, passed away March 29, 2021at the Elliot Hospital. He was born July 10, 1953 to the late Mary and Charles Duggen.
He graduated from West High School and was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He retired from JJ Nissen after 30 years of employment.
Charles was a practicing Jehovah's Witness and was rooted in his faith. He enjoyed traveling and...
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Marc D. Soucy
May 28, 1967 - March 24, 2021
On March 24, 2021, Marc David Soucy passed unexpectedly to a better place. He was born on May 28, 1967. In his short fifty-three-year visit with us, he gave great love and compassion to all. He loved to be called Uncle Marc and playing with the children. He had an infectious smile and a wonderful laugh. He will be greatly missed but will always live on in our hearts and minds.
Marc was...
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Thomas Jeffrey Ginter
March 17, 1967 - March 22, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas J. Ginter announces his sudden passing from a heart attack, on Monday, March 22, 2021, at the age of 54 in Franklin, NH. Thomas (Tom) will be lovingly remembered by his girlfriend of 9 years, Patti Sullivan and her son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Nikki Sullivan and their children, Deegan and Evan, who called Thomas, PePa. Tom is also survived...
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Kenneth G. Sargent
February 18, 1951 - March 22, 2021
Ken Sargent aged 70 years of Bedford New Hampshire, died peacefully after a long period of declining health.
Ken was born in Lynn MA, on February 18th, 1951 to George and Ethel Sargent. He was a Graduate of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary where he attained a Master of Theology. He then worked as a flowmeter technician with General Electric and later Ametek Aerospace in Wilmington MA where...
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Violet "Vi" (Lopilato) Dupuis-Gugliotta
February 13, 1928 - March 21, 2021
On Sunday March 21st, 2021 at 2:15 p.m. Violet "Vi" Madeline Dupuis-Gugliotta (Lopilato) passed away peacefully at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones.
Violet was born on February 13, 1928 in Woburn, MA to the late Mary Catone and Anthony Lopilato, who immigrated here from Italy. She was the youngest of seven siblings, now all deceased. Violet loved cooking, ballroom dancing, playing the...
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Jean Scammon Hyland
January 12, 1926 - March 20, 2021
Jean Scammon Hyland passed away March 20, 2021 at Langdon Place of Exeter, NH after a brief illness. She was 95 years old.
Born in 1926 in Minneapolis, MN to Julia (Simms) Scammon and Richard E. Scammon, education was central to Jean's life from the very beginning. Her father was Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School, and her mother was one of the first women to graduate from the...
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Allan "Al" K. Lavery
December 16, 1950 - March 20, 2021
Allan Kenneth Lavery passed under the care of Catholic Medical Center on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 following an extended period of failing health.
"Al" or "Lav", as he was lovingly referred to, was born in Manchester, NH on December 16th, 1950 to Robert and Marion Lavery. Al was an avid lover of golf and pool. Throughout is life he was a jack of all trades until his health issues forced an...
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Suzanne Amman
November 8, 1946 - March 19, 2021
Suzanne Amman, 74, made her journey to heaven on Friday March 19, 2021 with her daughter by her side at Greenbriar Terrace in Nashua, NH. She gracefully fought dementia for over 12 years.
Suzanne was born on November 8, 1946 in Mt. Lebanon, PA a daughter of the late Ross Dannals and Edna Harriet Shearer (Moon).
She was a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Interior Design...
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Denise M. Curtis
April 20, 1952 - March 19, 2021
Denise M. Curtis, 68, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021, with her family by her side.
Dee grew up in Boston and moved to Londonderry, NH where she spent most of her life.
She married her best friend and the love of her life Paul Curtis in 1995. They spent the last 25 years falling in love with each other more and more every day. Dee and Paul were snowbirds who spent winters in...
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Major F. Leddy
May 7, 1928 - March 19, 2021
Major F. Leddy, 92, of Manchester, died at Community Hospice House in Merrimack March 19,2021.
Major was born May 21, 1928 in Lowell, MA, to John and Margaret (Kelly) Leddy and he was a graduate of Keith Academy. Major worked his entire career for the US Air Force at Hanscom Field as a service technician. He was parishioner at St. Joseph Cathedral and enjoyed traveling, fishing, making puzzles...
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Robert E. Ramalho
July 30, 1939 - March 19, 2021
Robert (Bob) Edwin Ramalho, 81, a resident of Litchfield NH passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Marsha L. (Southworth) Ramalho with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.
Bob was born on July 30, 1939 in Lowell, MA to the late Frank and Gladys (Miller) Ramalho. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division earning his...
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James Hal Cowan, Jr.
May 1, 1944 - March 18, 2021
James Hal Cowan Jr., died on March 18, 2021. He was born in San Mateo, California on May 1st, 1944. He liked to mention that he was born in the same hospital as Tom Brady. He grew up in Sacramento, California, the son of James Hal Cowan, Sr. and Janet (Overturf) Cowan. His father was a Special Agent with the FBI, and later an attorney. His mother was a homemaker. He had four sisters, at least one...
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Kevin Wayne Moore
November 15, 1955 - March 18, 2021
Mr. Kevin Wayne Moore, age 65 of Manchester, NH passed away Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving wife and children after a long battle with Parkinson's and dementia.
Kevin was born November 15, 1955 to the late Paul & Joyce Moore. Other than his parents, Kevin is preceded in death by his granddaughter Makenzie.
Kevin is survived by his wife of 22 years, Joanne;...
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Henry C. Barney
April 3, 1932 - March 16, 2021
Henry C. Barney, 88 died March 16, 2021, with family by his side all day, at Mountain Ridge Center in Franklin NH. He was born on April 3, 1932 in Woodstock, VT. Henry was the son of Guy Barney/Leslie Braley and Elizabeth Braley. He was the husband of Marlene Barney (1933-1966) and Patricia Barney (1942-2013). He attended Penacook High School and worked at the Concord Police Department, Loudon...
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Nancy Bruns
September 10, 1936 - March 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Nancy Bruns, 84 of Manchester, NH on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
Nancy was a long time resident of Manchester and those who were fortunate enough to meet Nancy would agree that she was like a sweet tiny pixie fairy zipping around as fast as she could, bringing a smile and happiness to everyone she met. Nancy was so...
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