Patricia J. DiPrete from Bow, NH died suddenly on July 9, 2021 at Concord Hospital's ICU after a very brief illness despite excellent, heroic nursing and provider care. Patty was born on October 19, 1952 in Lancaster, NH, the third child of Frederick J. and Margaret Tillotson Mills. She graduated from Groveton High School in 1970 and attended Concord Technical Institute. She spent the first couple decades of her career working at Blue Cross/Blue Shield and was proud of her advancement from an entry level clerical position into management levels by the time she left in 1987. She met her future husband at BC/BS and married Arthur T. DiPrete in 1975. They celebrated their 25th anniversary...

Colonel (Ret.) John Alan Richmond, M.D., of Concord, NH, died peacefully on April 9 with his family by his side. He was born in Nagoya, Japan in 1949, and grew up on Air Force bases around the world. He graduated from Goldsboro NC High School, Amherst College, and the University of Miami School of Medicine. He served in the U.S. Air Force as flight surgeon, and as psychiatrist in the U.S. Army. Following his military service John worked as consultant for St. Paul's School, and in community mental health and prison settings in New Hampshire. John's military career spanned assignments in the States and worldwide. He served in commander and deputy commander roles in humanitarian and...

Concord -------Marie Anne Douillette 86, of Downing Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Pleasant View Nursing Center. Marie was born on April 14, 1934 in Concord, daughter to the late Joseph and Delia (Drouin) Fournier. She had many sisters and brothers. She enjoyed working at the old Rumford Elementary School aiding special needs children. Marie also volunteered at the Salvation Army Thrift store for many years. Marie had a green thumb and was known for her beautiful gardens. She was a devout Christian and loved reading the bible. She also enjoyed playing the piano, baking, and bird watching her favorite TV shows. Marie is survived by two sons, Daniel...

Philip H. Gaige 62, of Bow, NH passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021. Born and raised in Concord, he is survived by his beloved wife Pattie (Clay) Gaige and adored cat Munson. Additionally, he leaves behind a sister, Holly Wentworth and her husband John of Concord, and brother Stephen Gaige and his wife Robin of Dover, all of New Hampshire - besides nieces, nephew, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl H. Gaige and Julia (Holley) Gaige. The 1978 Concord High School graduate made a home in Bow with Pattie for 30 years. Phil had a special eye for fine arts and focused his career in art and photography. He worked at McGowan Fine Arts for many years, and...

It is with deep sadness to inform you of the passing of Joseph P. White. He was the son of the late Everett and Rose White of East Boston. He was born on April 7th, 1942. He is survived by his son John Doyle and wife, Joanne; sisters Delores Urciuoli and Marie Giardina of East Boston; brother, Dennis White and wife, Carol of Lowell, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his daughter Donna White, his son PJ, his sisters Rose Marie Govosts and Alice McNulty, his brothers Kenny, Billy, Everett, Larry, Donald, Bobby and Jimmy White. Joe was a member of the Epsom Elks, with many friends, especially David Tyrone and his family and a longtime friendship with Lou Raymond. Joe has a...

Hillsboro ---- John William Miner, Sr., 70, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by family. John was born February 17, 1951, in Nashua, NH, son of the late Robert and Esther (Labombarde) Miner. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. John worked for many years at the Nashua Airport, refinishing aircraft. John was an entertainer who loved to sing and play the spoons. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cribbage, and running bingo for his friends, but above all, spending time with his children and grandchildren. John was affectionately known by several other names given to him by those closest to him, including; Johnny Rango, Papa, Papa Rango,...

Hillsboro ---- John William Miner, Sr., 70, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by family. John was born February 17, 1951, in Nashua, NH, son of the late Robert and Esther (Labombarde) Miner. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. John worked for many years at the Nashua Airport, refinishing aircraft. John was an entertainer who loved to sing and play the spoons. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cribbage, and running bingo for his friends, but above all, spending time with his children and grandchildren. John was affectionately known by several other names given to him by those closest to him, including; Johnny Rango, Papa, Papa Rango,...

Concord------Margaret Cynthia Stanton 90, of Havenwood passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. Margaret was born on November 16, 1930 in North Mimms, United Kingdom to the late James Edward and Phyllis (Ridgeon) Potter. Margaret enjoyed playing dominos, scrabble and was a talented knitter. She was and excellent cook and loved a good glass of chardonnay. Margaret was a loving, devoted enduring wife, and was devoted to Carl. Above all spending time with her loving family was most important. Margaret is survived by her sister, Janice "Jan" Whitley; niece, Lynn Alexanian and her significant other, John; great-nephews, Ryan and Tyler Alexanian all of Smithfield, Rhode Island. In addition to...

Herbert W. Hall, 91, passed away on February 23, 2021, after enjoying more than 6 years of residency at the Granite Ledges of Concord. He was born the fourth of five children to Ellis O. J. Hall and Ruth B. (Snell) Hall on December 19, 1929. He lived on the Ellis Hall Farm in Pike, NH, from birth until the summer of 1939 when the family moved to the Jack Wing Farm next door. He attended Pike Grammar School and the Haverhill Academy, where he excelled in academics and enjoyed playing on the high school basketball team. His first job experience came working summers as a golf caddie for the Lake Tarleton Club in Piermont, from the age of 10 through 17. Herbert left Pike after graduating in...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Marcus Hurn, 68. He passed away peacefully at his home in Concord, NH. He spent his summers in Provincetown, Massachusetts. In his own words: "I grew up in the Missouri Ozarks, a culture then still showing the better traces of feudalism and anarchy. After teaching law and practicing in Kansas City, I spent a year as a graduate fellow at Yale. Then I came [to NH], happily avoiding the pedantry, status obsessions and bureaucracy of the general run of law schools." For over 40 years, he taught at least 18 different courses and thousands of students at UNH Franklin Pierce Law in Concord. Professor Hurn taught a diverse group of courses that...

William Forst, 75, a lifelong Loudon resident passed away on January 11, 2021 after suffering a medical emergency. Bill loved spending time with family and friends and always had a joke to share when meeting new people. Known as "Wild Bill" he loved teaching and competing in Country Western dancing. He found fulfillment in bringing new life to old objects, and he never saw things as disposable which led to his love of flea markets. Bill saw the value in everyone and everything around him. He took pride in his mechanical engineering degree and in having been a member of Mensa. Bill leaves behind many wonderful friends including Ed with whom he shared many cups of coffee. He was a man with...

Jerome "Bruce" Kelley passed away peacefully in his Largo, Florida home on Friday January 8, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Patricia F. Kelley (2018), his mother, Mabel Ann (1997) and his father, Arthur Kimball (1985). Born and raised in Concord NH, Bruce served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. After his service he returned to New Hampshire to attend UNH and later New England College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1959. While at UNH he met and married the woman who would become his lifelong partner, Patricia Foster. Bruce's professional career spanned 34 years working as a civil engineer for the State of New Hampshire Highway department....

Edna Kinne Woodman, 93, passed away on 5 January 2021 two days before her 94th birthday at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen NH. Born 7 January 1927 in North Woodstock, NH, she was the daughter of Harvey and Laura Kinne. She attended Woodstock School and graduated in June of 1944 where she achieved perfect attendance for all 12 years. She went into nursing under the US Cadet Nurse Corps program and was able to attend the Margaret Pillsbury Hospital School of Nursing in Concord, NH. During that time Margaret Pillsbury Hospital and Concord Memorial Hospital merged and because Concord Hospital, so she graduated from Concord Hospital. However, all the students from Margaret Pillsbury...

Edna Kinne Woodman, 93, passed away on 5 January 2021 two days before her 94th birthday at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen NH. Born 7 January 1927 in North Woodstock, NH, she was the daughter of Harvey and Laura Kinne. She attended Woodstock School and graduated in June of 1944 where she achieved perfect attendance for all 12 years. She went into nursing under the US Cadet Nurse Corps program and was able to attend the Margaret Pillsbury Hospital School of Nursing in Concord, NH. During that time Margaret Pillsbury Hospital and Concord Memorial Hospital merged and because Concord Hospital, so she graduated from Concord Hospital. However, all the students from Margaret Pillsbury...

James "Jim" E. Jewell, 79, formerly of Loudon, died on January 4, 2021 at Merrimack County Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Jim was born August 7, 1941 in Concord, NH, and graduated from Concord High School in 1959. Jim worked for the United States Postal Service (USPS) for over 40 years as a letter carrier. Jim was also employed at Concord Dairy and New Hampshire Hospital prior to his employment with the USPS. Jim was a kind, quiet and simple man who was always there to help his family, his friends, his neighbors, and anyone in need. Jim accepted everyone and did not judge anyone. Jim also knew the secret to a good marriage ... two words he spoke often "yes,...

Daniel LaPlante, 35, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 20, 2020. Daniel was born in Concord to Donald and Cheryl LaPlante on January 18, 1985. He attended Manchester Community College and subsequently enjoyed a challenging career in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). His gifts of intellect, creative thought, and pragmatism were often exposed through his involvement in activities such as vehicle repair and home projects. Daniel will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, and friend with a magnetic personality that touched the lives of all who came to know him. Recreational activities were among his preferred pastimes, including bass fishing and motocross. Above...

Mary Elizabeth (Crouch) Robinson, a longtime Concord resident died November 12, 2020 after a short stay at Epsom Health Care Center. She was 91 years old. Mary Beth, known as MB, was born in 1929 in Grand Valley, Ontario, Canada to the Rev. William H. Crouch and Magdalene Mary "Madge" (Aubert) Crouch and grew up in Lancaster, NH where her father led the parish of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. MB was the eldest of four girls, and her father was keen that all his girls would go to college. MB was the first, attending UNH following her graduation from Lancaster High School. At UNH as a history major, she also learned about germs. She continued her education at the N.H. School of Accounting and...

Mary Elizabeth (Crouch) Robinson, a longtime Concord resident died November 12, 2020 after a short stay at Epsom Health Care Center. She was 91 years old. Mary Beth, known as MB, was born in 1929 in Grand Valley, Ontario, Canada to the Rev. William H. Crouch and Magdalene Mary "Madge" (Aubert) Crouch and grew up in Lancaster, NH where her father led the parish of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. MB was the eldest of four girls, and her father was keen that all his girls would go to college. MB was the first, attending UNH following her graduation from Lancaster High School. At UNH as a history major, she also learned about germs. She continued her education at the N.H. School of Accounting and...

Susan B. White passed on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born August 22, 1935 to Archie and Leona Ella (Paine) Grose. She graduated from Dixfield Maine High School and was in the Maine Medical Nursing School graduating class of 1956. In 1958 she married Richard White, settled in Concord, and focused on raising their four children. She instilled the qualities of love, strength, humor and the eternal hunt of a good bargain. In later life she returned to college, received a business degree from Franklin Pierce College and worked at the State of NH Health and Human Services. In her retirement, Sue was an energizer bunny. She enjoyed her workouts at Concord Hospital Cardiac Rehab...

Susan B. White passed on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born August 22, 1935 to Archie and Leona Ella (Paine) Grose. She graduated from Dixfield Maine High School and was in the Maine Medical Nursing School graduating class of 1956. In 1958 she married Richard White, settled in Concord, and focused on raising their four children. She instilled the qualities of love, strength, humor and the eternal hunt of a good bargain. In later life she returned to college, received a business degree from Franklin Pierce College and worked at the State of NH Health and Human Services. In her retirement, Sue was an energizer bunny. She enjoyed her workouts at Concord Hospital Cardiac Rehab...

Shirley Mae Hilliard 88, formerly of Pembroke, NH, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020. Shirley was born on October 12, 1931 in Dover, NH, daughter to the late Robert and Mabel (Forbes) Quint. She worked as an office manager for several medical offices in New Hampshire and Florida throughout her career. Shirley enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and shopping with friends. She loved the New England Patriots and the UNH Wildcats, having never missed a game. She also loved doting on her grand-dogs, Shelby, Winston, and Bentley whenever they came to visit. Above all, spending time with family and friends was most important to Shirley. Memories of traveling with her loving husband were...