Carolyn Dahr Johnstone of Little Sunapee Road and Chatham, MA, died peacefully on May 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on April 26, 1932 in Conshohocken, PA, the daughter of Beatrice and Fridtjof Dahr. She is predeceased by her sister, Frances Shoup of Moultonborough, NH and husband, David Johnstone, whom she met while skiing back in the days of the rope tow. They were married for 63 years. Carolyn and David moved to New London in 1972 where they raised their four children. She embraced life with enthusiasm, optimism and adventurous spontaneity. After raising her children, Carolyn worked as a realtor in NH, VT and Naples, FL. She loved her work and was also...

Louise Hammond Bailey, 94, of Pine Hill Road, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home. She was born in Paris, ME the daughter of Charles H. and Pauline E. Hammond. She graduated from Paris High School and Mass Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing in Boston, MA where she received her RN. Louise was in the US Cadet Nurse Program during WWII. Louise married Floyd P. Bailey in 1947. She worked in Boston and the family moved to New London in 1953. Louise was a RN at New London Hospital and the William P. Clough Extended Care Center for 30 years. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of New London, past president of the Baptist Women's Fellowship and member of many organizations. ...

(Great golf partner and teacher; gentle soul) Edward F Ladouceur, (Eddie) left this world peacefully as he slept on April 28, 2021. Born on December 31, 1932 to Edward F and Mary (Marie) Ladouceur in Manchester NH. Eddie attended New London Central School and after graduating he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in the Korean War as an airplane mechanic. While he was stationed in London, England, he met a beautiful, young British girl, Dorothy (Dottie) Bull. It was love at first sight and they soon married Their love story was one of true devotion. Upon returning home to the US with their daughter Vicky in tow, they settled in the town of New London where their...

On April 17, 2021, Gwain Homer Gillespie, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather after a self-proclaimed wonderful life, died in New London, New Hampshire, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years of age. Gwain was born on December 7, 1931, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, son of Homer and Ruth (Auker) Gillespie. Gwain was one of eight siblings and, after the family moved to Owatonna MN, he graduated from high school there. Among his accomplishments, he was president of the senior class, voted "Most Likely to Succeed" and excelled in athletics, rising to become the captain of the football team. Gwain's accomplishments in high school foreshadowed his success in...

Jay Herbert Anderson passed this life on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the age of 90 after a period of declining health. He was born on October 8, 1930 in Lynn, MA in an era when the streets were plowed by teams of horses after a winter's storm. He grew up and went to public schools in Swampscott, MA where he developed a lifelong passion for football (and allergies to animals of all kinds). Jay also found great joy in his early friendships, with several ending up as classmates at Dartmouth College. He was known to keep a file with clippings of his friend's and colleague's accomplishments, correspondence and obituaries. Jay finished Swampscott High School in 1948 and entered Dartmouth...

On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Phyllis Mae Katz passed away in Coventry, Rhode Island at the age 80 after a long hard battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Everett, MA on March 13, 1941, she was the first born daughter of Samuel and Mildred Cohen. She graduated from Bennington High School in Bennington, Vermont and then Lasell Junior College at which time she married Robert Katz. Her and Robert were happily married for 54 years before his passing. Phyllis would eventually go on to receive her Masters degree in science. Her love of science started when she broke her leg skiing and began a bachelor's degree at Merrimack College. Despite her injury, her love of skiing started then as well. ...

Katherine J. Long went home to Jesus on Friday, April 9, 2021 at age 66. Katherine was born on December 8, 1954 in Malden, Massachusetts. As a child, she enjoyed training and showing horses. She graduated from Malden High School and attended Eastern Nazarene College as well as Ohio State University. Katherine was an active member of the United Church of Warner and found comfort in her weekly bible study group. She held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. Katherine joins her parents, George A. Small, Sr, and Barbara J. Small (Jones), and her husband Fred "Burt" Burton Long, III in Heaven. She is survived by her brother George A. Small, Jr and...

Priscilla F. (Randall) Drake, 95, of New London and Delray Beach, Fla., died peacefully Sunday, April 4, 2021, surrounded by her family at the Jack Byrne Center for palliative care. Priscilla was born February 8, 1926, in Lynn, Mass. during a blizzard. She was the second child of Perley Edward and Alice (White) Randall. She went through the Swampscott, Mass. public schools, graduating in 1943, and attended Bridgewater Teachers College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching in 1947. She was employed in Swampscott and Marblehead, Mass. as a 2nd-grade teacher until her marriage to Dr. Thomas J. Drake, a dentist in Swampscott, in 1951. Priscilla was a volunteer at Salem...

Mrs. Eleanor Marie (Brieant) Alleman, 90, of Sutton, died peacefully April 2, 2021 in New London, NH. Mrs. Alleman was born October 28, 1930 in Ossining, NY to Albert and Florence (Cotton) Brieant. She grew up in Ossining and graduated from St. Mary's School, Peekskill, NY in 1948. She received an RN from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing (New York City) in 1952. She worked in some form of nursing all her life. She is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Dudley Alleman, Jr. and her brother, The Rev. Charles H. Brieant. Mrs. Alleman is survived by her children: Elizabeth Alleman Peterson (Jon) of Chestertown, MD; Dudley Welles Alleman (Sharon) of Granby, CT; Kathryn Louise Alleman...

It is with great sadness we announce that Wayne Arnold Keup passed away on March 28, 2021 at the age of 73. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he was a kind, brilliant, and friendly man who worked incredibly hard to provide those he loved with every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment. Raised in Watertown, SD he attended the University of Southern California on a Navy ROTC scholarship. After his time in the Navy, as an attorney, he was a partner at several prominent firms in DC before opening his own practice. He delighted in his family and his 5 "grandgirls" gave him particular joy in his last 10 years. He is survived by his wife (Paula), his son and daughter (Chris and...

A graveside service for Patricia "Patty" Theall, 59, who died on March 17, 2021, will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Pine Grove Cemetery, Grafton, NH.

Patricia "Patty" Theall, 59, of Razor Hill Road, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Covina, CA on September 30, 1961 the daughter of Joseph P. and Angela P. (Leone) De Vincenzo. Moving to Rockland, MA at a very young age, Patty returned to CA living in San Diego and graduated from Chula Vista High School. She married Charles "Chuck" Theall the summer of 1985. They moved to Virginia that year, then on to NH and for the past 30+ years have lived in the Newport, Sutton, Newbury area before moving to Grafton in 2008. Patty was a stay-at-home Mom and helped her kids in all of their endeavors. She was active in the...

Robert William Bentley, 88, died on March 2, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born in Natick, Massachusetts, on March 26, 1932, to Norman Robert Bentley and Marion (Eaton) Bentley. He moved to Salisbury, NH, in 1936, and then to Sutton, NH, where he attended school, and later served on the fire department. He moved back to Salisbury in 1954, after discharge from the US Army, and operated the Benmour Egg Farm with his business partner, John Seymour. He served on the Salisbury police department in the 1970s, and worked at Universal Packaging in Bow for many years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruthann (Murrin) Bentley, son John and his wife Cheryl Bentley, daughter...

On Friday, February 19, 2021 our loving mother, Marcia Jane St. Clair, was called home by her Savior. She passed away peacefully after a battle with dementia surrounded by loving family. Born in Carlisle, Massachusetts on March 14, 1938. She is predeceased by her parents Merrill Allison and Faustina Nancy Brown, her husband David L St. Clair and her only brother David R. Brown. She is survived by her three children, her son Nathan St. Clair and his wife Connie of Weare, her daughter Heidi Aucoin and husband Danny of Henniker and her daughter Lisa St. Clair of Fulks Run, Virginia. She was lovingly called Gima or Grammie Marcia by her 13 grandchildren and her many great...

Jody Ann Joseph passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2021 at the New London Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Jody was born to Frank Kisel and Nancy (Migliore) Kisel on June 1, 1953 at Dobbs Ferry Hospital, Dobbs Ferry, NY. She attended Sacred Heart School from the first through eighth grades and graduated from Our Lady of Victory High School in 1971. Both schools were located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. After graduating high school, she began working in advertising sales for the Gannett Newspapers in White Plains, NY. She eventually left the advertising field for a career in food service, as cooking was her first love. Jody worked in many areas of food service from catering to...

A graveside service for Donna M. (Carpenter) Decato, 63, of Claremont, NH, will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12:00 Noon in Pine Hill Cemetery, Wilmot, NH.

Donna M. (Carpenter) Decato, 63, of Walnut Street, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. She was born in New London, NH on August 7, 1957 the daughter of the late Earle W. Carpenter, Jr. and Hazel (Lewis) Carpenter. Donna graduated from Stevens High School in 1977 and had been employed by Mary Messer in New London doing domestic work. She worked for William P. Clough Extended Care Center in New London for a short period of time and had been employed by Rich's Department Store in Lebanon as a clerk. Donna lived in New London before moving to Lebanon in 1985 and then to Claremont where she worked for Walmart, Kentucky Fried Chicken and delivered newspapers for the Eagle Times. She was previously...

Janice Moore-Rowell leaves this world with a legacy of kindness, joy and laughter trailing behind her; flowing through all who were fortunate enough to meet her. She celebrated her 75th birthday on 2/9/21 and departed us to reunite with her true love, Buster (Edmund Rowell) on 2/13/21. She nurtured three children: Scott Briggs, Susan Montminy and Shawn Rowell with much love, laughter and wisdom. Janice spent her free time crafting beautiful poetry. She then proceeded to chambermaid for Birch Lane, Newbury; followed by working many years for Cricentis/Hannafords, New London where she found joy in making others smile. Janice retired to lavish her grandchildren, Logan and Corbin Montminy...

Janette Anita (Larrabee) LaBounty Gardner 97, of Bog Road, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home. She was born in Lebanon N.H on August 3,1923 the daughter of James and Rebecca (Macy) Larrabee . Janette was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. Janette worked for various firms including Carters and Thermal Dynamics. She retired with Thermal Dynamics at the age of 67. Five years after her husband passed, Janette met George Miller of Lebanon NH. In Janette's younger years she enjoyed fashion,dancing and country music. Janette was notorious for ordering a CC and ginger. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary . She cherished crafting with her daughters and her son's humorous...

Karen Robin (O'Keefe) Hayes Carruth, 75, of Whitney's Way, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 at her home. She was born in Boston, MA on February 8, 1946, the daughter of Pauline (Whitman) O'Keefe and James C. O'Keefe. She was graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School, received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and Law from Bunker Hill Community College and a Bachelor Degree in Education from Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH. Karen moved to NH in 1981 and with her three sons owned and operated "Remick's Country Store" in Tamworth, NH. After moving to Epsom, NH Karen became a meter maid with the Concord Police Dept. Her career ended with her favorite job, as a high...

Veda May (Whipple) Hosmer, 85, of Newell Road, died Monday, February 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born in Newport, NH on February 1, 1936 to Ralph J. and Emma (Eastman) Whipple. She attended Sutton Schools through grade 8, graduated from New London High School in 1954 and studied accounting for a year at Concord Commercial College. Veda married Charley Hosmer on Nov. 11, 1956 and spent their lives together in Newbury. She worked at Kingsbury & Davis Machine Company in Contoocook, NH and then was employed in the Newbury Selectmen's Office and the Bradford Selectmen's Office. Veda was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots Fan. She enjoyed reading, crafts and mind...