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Barbara Ruth (Forrester) Baggaley passed away peacefully with her children by her side on April 1, 2024, after a wonderful life that led her in many directions. Barbara was born to Leander and Jimmie Forrester in Hazen, Ark. on Aug. 2, 1936. A few years later her sister Phyllis joined the family and it wasn't long before the four of them packed their bags for a new life in New Jersey where Leander and Jimmie both found jobs supporting the war efforts. Barbara graduated from Hamilton High School West in 1954 where she met her future husband, Jack (Jake) Baggaley. The two were married on Oct. 21, 1955 and Barbara began work in banking. Together they raised three children and made their home...

CONCORD, NH - Robert N. Robie, (87) died on March 4, 2024 at Granite VNA Hospice House. Born in Nashua, NH on November 2, 1936, along with his twin brother William H. Robie, he was the son of Edison F. Robie and Nancy J. (Hurd) Robie. Raised in Pelham, NH; Dracut, MA and Derry Village, he was a 1954 graduate of Pinkerton Academy and later attended court reporting school in Boston, MA. He was employed by the New Hampshire Air National Guard as a civil technician and also retired as a Master Sergeant from the Air Force and Air Guard and then attended the Stenotype Institute of Boston and became a certified court reporter in New Hampshire and had his own court reporting agency in Londonderry...

Born Pauline Isham Little on August 11, 1921, in Keene NH, daughter of Earl Wildridge Little and Ruth Jarvis Little. She graduated Keene High School 1939 and later graduated from the University of NH 1943 (member of Chi Omega sorority; Cheerleader). Pauline married Captain Robert B. King, 1943, who died in the Korean War, 1952. She later married The Reverend Clinton L. Morrill, longtime Rector of St. Paul's Church, Concord, who passed away in 1969 She married Dr. Frederick A. Waldron, longtime radiologist Concord Hospital, who passed in 1990 Pauline was a member of St. Paul's Church, Concord Garden Club, The Flower Mission, The Society of Companions of the Holy Cross, former President of...

Jeane R. (Carder) Hodgman-Ashland of Loudon, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2024. Born in Portsmouth to Rex and Florence (Brownfield) Carder. She attended Concord schools before graduating from Portsmouth High School (class of 1952). She worked at Blake's Turkey Farm, The Village Press and D. McLeod Florist before retiring as a supervisor, from the NH Dept. of Safety after 22 years. She was a longtime member of NH State, Pomona & National Granges, through Millville, Bow and Pembroke Granges. She had also been a longtime member of the Loudon Freewill Baptist Church and Granite State Bowling League. Jeane loved camping & RVing, travelling across the country with her...

Sally Stouten Hatch of Concord, NH, formerly of Boston, MA, and Buffalo, NY, died Monday, February 5, 2024. She was 75. She was the beloved daughter of the late David John Stouten and Mary Tornow Stouten. She was the loving, longtime partner of the late Paul Martel. Sally was the loving mother of Tamara Hatch Seiter and her husband, Paul, of San Diego, CA. She was the proud grandmother of Chase, Emily, Adam, Coleson, Macey, and Kara Seiter of San Diego, CA. She was the devoted sister of Molly Stouten and her husband, Steve Terrill, of Greensboro, North Carolina. Sally was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, where she graduated from The Buffalo Seminary. She graduated from Green Mountain...

Richard Allen Abrams, 80, of Contoocook, New Hampshire passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 3, 2024. Richard was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 5, 1943 to the late Eleanor and Barney Abrams. He is survived by his wife, Carol Abrams, two daughters, Donna Gilliatt and Lisa Cullinan and her husband Michael Cullinan. His two stepsons Bill Farese and Brian Farese, and his sister, Barbra Gradozzi and her husband Ronnie Gradozzi. He was also a proud grandfather to Marisa (Gilliatt) Al Sharif and her husband Taher Al Sharif, Taylor Gilliatt, Alec Gilliatt, Nicole Cullinan, and Joseph Cullinan. Richard held various job titles throughout his career at Milton Caterpillar,...

Donald C Davis, 89 of Concord NH, passed away peacefully on Friday February 2, 2024 at Concord Hospital with family by his side. Donald (Don) was born in Manchester, NH on May 2, 1934 to Albert and Ruth Davis of Chester, NH. Donald graduated from Raymond High School and went on to attend Tri-State College graduating in 1959 earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His career began at Sprague Electric located in Concord NH. In 1972, Don joined the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Air Resources Division as Chief Engineer, retiring in 1994. From 1994 to1999 Don spent his summers in Alaska and Winters in New Hampshire. Don took up residency in Fairbanks,...

Donald C Davis, 89 of Concord NH, passed away peacefully on Friday February 2, 2024 at Concord Hospital with family by his side. Donald (Don) was born in Manchester, NH on May 2, 1934 to Albert and Ruth Davis of Chester, NH. Donald graduated from Raymond High School and went on to attend Tri-State College graduating in 1959 earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His career began at Sprague Electric located in Concord NH. In 1972, Don joined the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Air Resources Division as Chief Engineer, retiring in 1994. From 1994 to1999 Don spent his summers in Alaska and Winters in New Hampshire. Don took up residency in Fairbanks,...

Dixie Ellen Perozzi of Concord, NH passed away on January 26, 2024 at the age of 69. Dixie was born on November 24, 1954 to RJ Waller and Sandra Barry. Dixie graduated from Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, CA and went on to receive her Associates degree from Hesser College in Manchester, NH. She later worked as a secretary and office administrator before becoming a homemaker. Dixie was a woman of many talents; cooking, sewing, and cross stitch to name a few. Dixie was a dedicated wife to her husband, Albert, as well as a loving mother and grandmother, and loyal friend. She could be relied on for anything, whether it be to help someone in need, offer love and compassion, or earnest...

CANTERBURY - Francis Frank Dow, Sr. (85) passed away on January 26, 2024. Francis was born in Bridgewater, NH on September 22nd, during the Hurricane of 1938. He was the son of Frank and Thelma (Atwood) Dow. Francis grew up in Canterbury, NH on the family farm. He loved his tractors and heavy equipment. He worked as a logger and in the construction business. He sub-contracted with the State of New Hampshire for many years. He owned and operated Canterbury Salvage. He also worked in New Mexico as a lumberjack. He loved traveling going to Alaska, Canada and many places across the country. Francis is survived by his significant other; Ellen Winch; sons; Francis, Jr., Gary Dow, a...

William R.C. Milne Jr. (Bill) of Derry NH, passed away the evening of January 10, 2024. He was 77 years old. Bill was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 3, 1946 to William R.C. Milne Sr. and Marjorie (Eddy) Milne of Stratford CT. Bill graduated from Frank Scott Bunnell High School, class of 1964 and went on to study briefly at Norwalk State Technical Institute. Bill later graduated from Franklin Pierce College in 1982 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He had a lengthy, 25 year career with Blue Cross Blue Shield of NH as the Lead Programmer/Analyst in the Systems and Programming Department. Bill moved to New Hampshire in 1971, which became his forever home. He enjoyed...

PITTSFIELD, NH - Scott William Paul, (57) passed away unexpectedly On January 8th, 2024. Scott was born on February 18th, 1966 in Concord, NH. The son of Maurice and Marguerite Paul (Nelson) Scott grew up in Hooksett, NH, attending Manchester West High School. After high school he served proudly in the United States Navy for 4 years. After returning home, he raised three brilliant sons. He enjoyed motorcycle rides, collecting cars, racing, and partying. He was a beloved father and friend. Scott worked for various trucking companies over a 28 year career. In his final months he switched careers, working with his best friend to learn the art of carpentry. While being an advocate for...

Lola K. Papaioanou, whose Depression-era youth in a cold water flat instilled a reverence for hard work, leading to a college romance that became a 70-year love story of enduring devotion, died January 6, 2024 at Concord Hospital with her children by her side. She was 92 years old. Lola was born Stavroula Kamaros on November 15, 1931 in Enfield, Connecticut. Her parents, Charles and Mary Kamaros, emigrated from the village of Agiasos on the Greek island of Lesvos. Lola met her husband Bob Papaioanou at American International College in Springfield, MA. After Bob graduated from Tufts Medical School in Boston, the couple moved their growing family to Amesbury, where Dr. Bob went...

Henry "Hank/Butch" B. Lupien III 82 of Bow, NH passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024 after a period of declining health. Hank was born April 11, 1941 in Manchester, NH to the late Stella (Auclair) Bartemus and Henry B. Lupien Jr. Hank graduated from Concord High School in 1959. Hank joined the Air force in 1960 and served until 1962. Hank began his career with Nynex for 30+ yrs.' before his move to Merrimack County Sheriff's Office for 20+ yrs, where he worked until his retirement. Hank enjoyed swimming, going to YMCA (70+ yrs.), both snow and water skiing, sports cars, trips to the ocean and spending time with family. Hank is predeceased by his step mom; Doris Lupien, step dad;...

Thomas Gregory Wright, age 81, of Hopkinton, New Hampshire passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Thomas was born on November 16th, 1942 to Gregory G. Wright and Harriet W. Wright. Tom could often be found tinkering with electronics, radios, and sound systems, always wanting to know how something worked. As a young adult he attended Dartmouth College where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics. He loved to drive through the White Mountains of New Hampshire where he was also fond of hiking, spending time outdoors and enjoying being in nature. Thomas is predeceased by his parents, his sister; Lucy Schutzius and his aunt; Lucy Merrill. He is survived by his sister;...

Our lives will never be the same with the unexpected loss of our wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, aunt, niece and cousin, Kierstin L. Newcombe, on December 15th, 2023 due to health complications. Kierstin passed away in Sugar Hill, NH where she owned the Sugar Hill Inn with her husband, Christopher Chesley. She was born January 10, 1984 in Concord, NH and was looking forward to celebrating her 40th birthday. Kierstin grew up in Manchester, NH and was a 2002 graduate of West High School in Manchester. She was in the National Honor Society and an athlete who excelled in swimming, softball, basketball and field hockey. Kierstin received her BA degree from the University of Vermont,...

Carolyn Anna Udaloy of Canterbury, NH passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at the Granite VNA Hospice House after several years of declining health. She was born and raised in Portsmouth, N.H., and was the only child of Ernest and Margaret (McKenna) Coleman. In her youth she spent many summers at her grandfather McKenna's home in Twin Mountain NH. It was here where she grew to love the north country and the White Mountains. She was an avid hiker, and hiked most of the 4,000 footers of New Hampshire. She graduated from Portsmouth High School, and promptly left for Washington, DC where she worked at the Commerce Department. After several years she moved to North Carolina where she...

Lorraine A. Greenwood, 85, of Loudon, NH, passed away surrounded by her immediate family on December 1, 2023. Lorraine was born on December 7, 1937 to Zena Marie and Martin Peary in West New Portland, Maine. In 1951, Lorraine met the love of her life, Dale Greenwood, Sr. They wed in 1954 going on to have four children, Cindy, Dale Jr., William and Scott. When they started a family, Lorraine dedicated her life to being a fantastic, wonderful wife and mother. Excelling at motherhood, she was the foundation of our family. She also enjoyed Ballroom Dancing with her husband and friends. As a Mom, she was very supportive in providing opportunities for music, theatre, sports and racing....

Marilyn "Mal" Tanny passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, at age 94. A sweet, happy mom and friend with a contagious smile, she was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Marion (Goodwin) and Frank Berridge. Her mother taught her to play piano and instilled in her a lifelong love of music. As a teen Marilyn played piano for the church choir and for many school music performances. She graduated from Boston University magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Music. Marilyn met her husband Burt in high school biology class. They married in 1950 after Burt returned from Europe at the end of WW II. They moved to Laconia, New Hampshire where they raised their three...

LOUDON - Donald E. Hall (70) passed away at home on November 2, 2023. Donald was born on June 28, 1953 in Amarillo Texas, the son of Herbert and Dorothy Hall (White). The family moved back to New Hampshire once Herbert's military duties were fulfilled. Donald went to Concord High School graduating in 1971 and attended New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, New Hampshire. He grew up spending his summers working on the family's dairy farm until his late teens. He loved snowmobiling, ATV's, tractors and big trucks. Don loved his "toys." Donald is survived by his wife; Dale Hall (Dow), his step-children; Scott Couch, Rhonda Couch and Jeff Storrs. His sisters; Debbie and her...

HILLSBOROUGH - Priscilla George, (89) passed away peacefully on October 31st, at Concord Hospital after a sudden illness. Priscilla was born on March 17, 1934 the daughter of Louis and Bunny Pierce (Conway) in Brockton, Massachusetts. Priscilla was raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, graduated from Brockton High School in 1949 and Houghton College, Houghton, New York in 1953. She went to work at Mass General Hospital in Boston as an arthritis research technician. She then went on to work as a customer service representative at the Peoples Heritage Bank in Bangor, Maine. She also worked as a substitute teacher in various elementary schools in Maine and New Hampshire. Priscilla married...