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...

Betsy Ross Delevan (born October 26th, 1925) passed away on September 30th, 2020. She is survived by her children: Peggy Moses, Timothy Delevan, and Caleb Delevan, sister Gayle Lent, daughter-in-law Sally and her beloved grandchildren: Sheri Redcloud-Owen, Tracey Farrigan, Sarah, Aerum and David Delevan and great-grandchildren: Elias, Kyle, Amber and Gabriel. Betsy was a truly loving and generous person, her attitude and personality overflowing with the joy of life and love for others. She was always ready to tell a joke, fill a need, or give a hug. True to the end, she was full of gratitude and grace, confident in her faith that we will meet again, blissfully, on the other side. Thank...

Pittsfield----Karen Lee Greenwood 70, of Cameron drive passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Karen was born February 26, 1950 in Concord, NH, daughter to James and Phyllis (Wombolt) Weeks. She was a loving homemaker. She was a member of the Hooksett American Legion Post 37. Karen also volunteered at the Pittsfield Elementary School and was affectionately known as "Grammy G" Karen enjoyed NASCAR, sewing, cooking, camping traveling and motorcycle trips with her husband. Above all, spending time with her family was most important. Karen is survived by her husband of 51 years, David Greenwood; son David Greenwood Jr.; daughter, Brandy...

BOW, NH - Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Soule) (Wenzel) Lamontagne, 83, passed-away Friday, August 21, 2020 after declining health at her home under the care of Concord VNA hospice. Ginny was born in Manchester, NH, June 11, 1937 and raised in Candia to Charles and Pearl (Pixley) Soule. She moved to Manchester at the age of 18. She graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1955. She began work at NH Fire Insurance Company and during that period was selected as Miss NH Fire Insurance. She continued her career at Manchester VNA, followed by work at several local banks as teller and eventual head teller. In 1984 Virginia married Robert A. Lamontagne. They lived in Merrimack where she began...

BOW, NH - Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Soule) (Wenzel) Lamontagne, 83, passed-away Friday, August 21, 2020 after declining health at her home under the care of Concord VNA hospice. Ginny was born in Manchester, NH, June 11, 1937 and raised in Candia to Charles and Pearl (Pixley) Soule. She moved to Manchester at the age of 18. She graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1955. She began work at NH Fire Insurance Company and during that period was selected as Miss NH Fire Insurance. She continued her career at Manchester VNA, followed by work at several local banks as teller and eventual head teller. In 1984 Virginia married Robert A. Lamontagne. They lived in Merrimack where she began...

Clarence "Sonny" Nelson Jr. 88, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 in his home surrounded by his four daughters. Sonny was born on March 21, 1932 in Pittsfield NH. Son to the late, Clarence Nelson Sr. and Dorothy Vinez (Bailey) Nelson, pre deceased by his sister Shirley L. Pearsall and husband William of Seattle, WA and survived by sisters Nancy L. Towle and husband Carroll of Nashua and Barbara J. Nelson of Concord. Pre deceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Beverly A. (Potter) Nelson, survived by four daughters, Deborah A. Curtis and husband Douglas of Concord, Lynda D. Nelson of Concord, Zandra A. Fillmore of Canterbury, Jennifer B. Dusavitch of Concord, seven grandchildren,...

Patricia Caroline Roody passed on from this world on August 14, 2020 after courageously living with multiple sclerosis for many years. Pat was born in Concord, NH on May 4, 1937, the daughter of R. K. Roody and Felicia G. (Pelczarski) Roody. When she died, she was a resident of Bedford Falls, an assisted living community in Bedford, NH. Raised in Concord, Pat attended Concord Public Schools and Simmons College before joining Concord Cleaners, the family business. She was an active golfer, bowler, figure skater, and swimmer enjoying many summers at the family camp on Lake Winnisquam. As a community member, she volunteered at Concord Hospital and Carlyle Place in Bedford (when her Dad...

Patricia Caroline Roody passed on from this world on August 14, 2020 after courageously living with multiple sclerosis for many years. Pat was born in Concord, NH on May 4, 1937, the daughter of R. K. Roody and Felicia G. (Pelczarski) Roody. When she died, she was a resident of Bedford Falls, an assisted living community in Bedford, NH. Raised in Concord, Pat attended Concord Public Schools and Simmons College before joining Concord Cleaners, the family business. She was an active golfer, bowler, figure skater, and swimmer enjoying many summers at the family camp on Lake Winnisquam. As a community member, she volunteered at Concord Hospital and Carlyle Place in Bedford (when her Dad...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris J. Price, 99 on Aug. 5. at Cornerstone Assisted Living in Hampton, NH. Doris, also known as Dorsey or Dee, formally lived in Contoocook, NH for many years had a long life of building a beloved family and many happy memories along the river in Little Tookie. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. She was a communicant of Contoocook Methodist Church and a prolific volunteer at the Hopkinton Senior Center. The Price family has been (and still is) a positive influence in the Contoocook community. Doris Jennie Gray was born in Reading MA. on March 8, 1921, the ninth of thirteen children. She joins her husband,...