Julia Gendron Hodgdon died peacefully on March 23, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1942, the youngest daughter of and Elton and Hulda (Dahlsing) Gendron. She grew up in Cascade Flats with her siblings Pearl, Theresa, Carl, Verlie, Priscilla "Kelly", David and Ellen Jane. She is survived by her daughter Trish Ouellette; son-in-law Ron Ouellette; son Dr. Travis Hodgdon & wife Gretchen; and grandchildren Natty, Libby, Sam, Cooper, and Teddy. She was predeceased by her husband Russell "Casey" Hodgdon. Interment will be in the Lary Cemetery in Gorham. The Bryant & Fleury-Patry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

George H. Pelchat, 94, of Berlin, died February 9. He was born in Scot Junction, PQ, Canada on October 7, 1926 and came to Berlin as a child. He served in the US Army as a liaison between the French and American Armies and retired from the National Guard, after 30 years of service. Family includes his son Michael Pelchat and wife Heidi of Webster, NH; grandson Thomas Pelchat of Webster, NH and his fiancee Suzanne Boucher of Berlin, NH. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce (Bedard) Pelchat. Private Services will be held at the Bryant & Fleury-Patry Funeral Homes in Berlin on Saturday February 13 at 10 AM, which will be live streamed on George's obituary on the Bryant Funeral Home...

Anita Duchesne, 81, of Berlin, died on January 19, 2021. She was born in Berlin on February 11, 1939 the daughter of Leon and Laurette (McNeil) Hudon and had been employed as a secretary for Attorney James J. Burns and also at Berlin High School. Family includes her husband Ronald Duchesne of Berlin, NH; sons Brian Duchesne of North Conway, NH and Peter Duchesne of Kittery, ME; 2 grandchildren; siblings Rene Hudon, Normand Hudon and Lorraine St. Amant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday January 22 at 1 PM at St. Anne Church, which will be Live Streamed at facebook.com/bryantfuneralhomes. Interment will be in the St. Kieran Cemetery. Walk-Through visitation will be held on...

Donald E. Rich, 97, of Milan, NH passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Country Village Center in Lancaster. He was born in Berlin, NH on February 19, 1923, the son of the late Horace M. and Ida M. (Wambolt) Rich, and lived most of his life in Milan. Donald was a World War II Veteran. Donald was self employed in the construction business, and worked loading wood in the winter months in the woods. He was a longtime member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He worked his way through the local lodge, and later became Grand Master of the State of New Hampshire. Donald is survived by his daughter Susan Blais & husband Paul of Milan, NH; son Alan Rich & wife Betty of...

Larry S. Enman, 79, of Errol, NH, died on December 26. was born in Upton, ME on July 9, 1941 the son of Franklin and Katharine (Barnett) Enman and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, ME. Upon discharge from the US Air Force, he moved to Errol. Larry had been employed as a Customer Service Representative for Tri-County CAP and was also a selectman in the Town of Errol for nearly 50 years. Family includes his siblings Richard Enman and wife Sherry of Virginia, Jerry Wright of Errol, NH and Lila Plante and husband Dan of West Milan, NH; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. He was predeceased by siblings Shirley Staples, Ruby Edwards, Cynthia Eames, Lloyd Enman, Malcolm...

Robert B. "Chief" Robichaud, 87, of Berlin, NH passed away on December 14, 2020. He was born in Berlin, NH on September 9, 1933 the son of Joseph E. and Marianne (Bisson) Robichaud and has been a lifelong resident. He attended St. Regis Academy, was a US Air Force Veteran and had been employed many years for White Mountain Distributors. Family includes three sons, Steve Robichaud and his wife Jeanette of New Boston, NH, Richard Robichaud and his wife Carol of Gorham, NH and Peter Robichaud and wife Jodie of Henniker, NH; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Irene "Chick" Blais of Berlin, NH; his companion Doris Therrien; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will...

Jeannette C. Fortier, RN, 100, of Berlin, passed away on December 7, 2020 at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin after a period of failing health. She was born in Berlin on December 29, 1919, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Marie (Boucher) Cloutier and was a lifelong resident. Jeannette graduated Berlin High School Class of 1938 and the St. Louis Hospital School of Nursing in 1941. Her career as an RN was varied spanning over 40 years. Jeannette (Jean) was a life long member of St. Kieran Church (Good Shepherd Parish). Her volunteerism was extensive. She is survived by her son Paul E. Fortier and wife Terri of Milan; daughter Susanne M. Fortier and spouse Rev. Mary...

Ted A. Pelletier, 97, of Dummer, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the New Hampshire Veterans' Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH after a period of failing health. He was born in Nashua, NH on the son of the late Amedee J. and Nelida (Hebert) Pelletier. Ted served in the United States Marine Corps from 1942-1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in action in the Pacific Theatre and was medically discharged. After his discharge from the service, he entered the engineering field and was self-employed for many years. Ted was a long-time member of the Richard Demers Marine Corps League. Members of the family include his sons Michael Pelletier and wife Marie of...

Marion M. (Sheridan) Oleson, 91, of Berlin, died on November 28, 2020 in Berlin. She was born in Cascade, Berlin, on June 22, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Mary (Dolan) Sheridan and was a lifelong resident of Berlin. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed for 32 years for F.W. Woolworth Co. Marion was a member of Good Shepherd Parish and a former member of the Androscoggin Valley Country Club. Members of the family include sister Cecilia Watson; brother William Sheridan; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Frank A. Oleson, two brothers Robert Sheridan and Frank Sheridan and by three sisters Mary Cassidy, Frances Gadbois and Virginia Bourque. SERVICES: A...

Richard R. Labrecque, Jr., 54, of Berlin, NH, passed away on November 22, 2020. He was born in Manchester, NH on May 23, 1966, the son of Aggie Hudon and the late Richard R. Labrecque, Sr. Richard is survived by his son Jacob Labrecque of Great Falls, SC; siblings Sue Labrecque of Stark, FL, Ryan Chartier & wife Maggie of St. Petersburg, FL, Tracey Labrecque & husband Scott Twombley of Roseville, MI, and Lori Labrecque of Manchester, NH; mother Aggie Hudon & husband Peter of Merrimack, NH. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, two great-nieces, and one great-nephew. He was predeceased by his father Richard R. Labrecque, Sr. There will be no services. Those who wish...

Oneil J. Croteau, 93, of Gorham, ME, and formerly of Dummer, NH, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Gorham House in Gorham, ME. He was born in Berlin, NH on December 27, 1926 the youngest of 19 children of Elzear and Emiliene (Gosselin) Croteau, and the husband of Eloise Croteau. At 17 years old he joined the Merchant Marines and served as a Radioman during World War II. He owned and operated Croteau Dairy, and later founded an insurance company, Croteau Agency, Inc. He was also one of the founders of the Milan & Dummer Ambulance. Oneil was a town selectman in Dummer for many years, and worked on Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign. He was passionate about local...

Donald Enman, 99 years old, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, in Milan at the Enman Farm surrounded by his family. He was born in Milan on January 31st, 1921, the son of Daniel and Ellen MacDougal Enman. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1937, and for many years operated and owned the Enman Farm, and was employed in the Brown Company Woods and Security Departments from 1966-1986. Over the years Don belonged to numerous worthwhile organizations locally and nationally. Throughout his life he enjoyed nature, history, reading, writing, gardening, keeping up with current events and was a lover of God and Country. His family includes daughter Cynthia Northridge and husband...

Lionel "Ted" Roy, 90, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Berlin on April 26, 1930 the son of the late Isaie and Marie-Jeanne Roy. Lionel was the long time owner and operator of the Berlin Dairy, Northland Ice Cream, and Northland Restaurant and Dairy Bar in Berlin. Members of the family include his four children: Elaine Ruel of Berlin, Pierre Roy of Berlin, Rachelle Lyons of Saco, ME, and Claudette Buckley of Vernon, CT; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and several siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 1pm at St. Anne...

Lucille I. Nolin, 79, of Rochester, NH and formerly of Berlin, NH, died on November 7, 2020. She was born in Berlin, NH on March 17, 1941 the daughter of Ezelbert and Irene (Gosselin) Guay and graduated from Notre Dame High School and Becker College. She lived in Berlin until 2004, when she moved to Florida, where she resided until relocating back to Rochester, NH in May of 2020. Family includes her husband Russell I. Nolin of Rochester, NH; a son Eric Nolin of Kansas City, MO; a daughter Kimberley Tessier of Rochester, NH; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a brother Richard Guay of Berlin, NH; 2 brothers-in-law Carl Nolin of Concord, NH and Greg Nolin of Berlin, NH; a sister-in-law...

Rene R. Bouchard, 91, of Berlin, NH, died on October 13. Rene was born on March 24, 1929, the son of Lillian (Beaulieu) and Romeo Bouchard. Rene was employed by Red Wing Trucking and later Adley's Trucking and Yellow Freight Trucking for over 35 years. Upon retiring from long-distance travel, he worked summer months driving for Pike Industry and Gorham Brick and Block well into his 70s. Family includes wife of 72 years, Victoria (Lacasse) Bouchard, his daughters, Linda Arsenault and husband John, and Sylvia Scarinza, grandchildren, Paula Poirier and husband Rollie, Bethany Arsenault and wife Joanne, Arielle Arsenault-Benoit and husband Patrick. He was also blessed with four great...

THOMAS C. WALZ CAPE ELIZABETH, ME Thomas Caroli Walz died October 12, 2020, aged 92. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Annabelle Liggett Walz, son Philip Liggett Walz, daughter Jeanne Karlin (Walz) Gorham, son Michael Adolf Walz, daughter Caroline Steele (Walz) Carlson, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and his sister Doris Eugene (Walz) Titus. He is predeceased by his brother Hans George Walz and his sister Ursula Louise Walz. Tom was born September 2, 1928 at Arlington, Mass., to Adolf Walz and Gertrude Catherine (Karlin) Walz. He attended Belmont, Mass. schools, Univ. of Mass Amherst (BS), Lincoln College New Zealand (Fulbright Scholar) and Purdue University (MS,...

Violette M. (Martin) Moreau, 85, of Berlin, NH passed away on Friday evening August 21, 2020 at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center in Berlin. She was born in Berlin, NH on September 11, 1934 the daughter of Fidele and Marie Louise (Morneau) Martin and has been a lifelong resident. Prior to her retirement many years ago, she had been employed at Granite State Rubber Company. She loved bingo and doing puzzles and was a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Members of the family include her husband George R. Moreau, her daughter Cecilia Curtis, a son Kenneth Moreau, all of Berlin, NH; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and is also survived by several nieces,...

BERLIN-Wilfred M. LeBlanc, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin NH. Wilfred was the husband of the late Donna M. (McEwen) LeBlanc. Wilfred (Willie) was born on September 4, 1928 in Nashua, NH to John B. and Bertha (Bellavance) LeBlanc and Nashua was his home for many years. Wilfred was a WWII Veteran of the US Air Force and had been employed by Sprague Electric in Nashua and was then self-employed in the Nashua area before retiring to Berlin several years ago. While living in Nashua, Willie was a longtime member of St Patrick's Church and the Horse Pond Fish & Game Club. He had a remarkable zest for life. He enjoyed hunting and...

Karen J. Loven, 85, of Gorham, died on July 23 at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born in Berlin on February 7, 1935 the daughter of Fred and Hjordes (Anderson) Goodwin and was a lifelong resident of the area. Karen was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Gorham Woman's Club. Family includes her husband Robert A. "Butch" Loven of Gorham; sons William Loven and wife Janet of West Lebanon and John Loven and wife Jeri of Gorham; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a Private Funeral Service will be live streamed on Wednesday July 29 at 1 PM. Interment will be in the Old City Cemetery. A public walk thru visitation will...

Timothy C. Beaulac, 64, of Gorham, died on June 26. He was born in Berlin, NH, on July 28, 1955 and graduated from Berlin High in 1973. He worked as a Pharmacist for many local pharmacies, retiring in 2015 from WALMART in Gorham. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Riff) Beaulac of Gorham; his daughter Holly J. Beaulac of Rochester, NY; a sister Colette A. Foss of Clearwater, FL; brothers Robert M. Beaulac of Penacook, NH and Jon J. Beaulac of Saratoga Springs, NY; sister-in-law Donna Desilets of Concord, NH; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on June 30 at 10 AM at St. Anne Church in Berlin. Interment will be in the Holy Family...

Wayne R. Locke, 68, of Auburn, NH, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born in Manchester, NH to the late Joseph and Henrietta (Sidlik) Locke and graduated from Manchester Memorial High School. After graduating, Wayne fought in the First of the Seventh Cavalry as an infantry soldier in the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he worked for the B&M and LNS Railroad companies for over twenty years and raised a family in the Manchester area. After retirement, Wayne moved to Canaan, VT where he enjoyed being out in nature, hunting and fishing, playing harmonica and reading. He is survived by his son Joshua Locke and wife Emily of Stowe, VT; a grandson Ace Wayne Locke; and a...