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Mim died at the Merrimack County Nursing Home on April 13, 2024, with her son and daughter holding her hands. She was born in Melrose Mass. on November 5,1924 to Glenna (Towner) Flagg and Arthur S. Flagg. Raising her family in Reading, Mass., Mim was a busy and active mother to her children Jane P. Libbey (Byard), Susan Phillips-Young (Michael), and Stephen Clark Phillips (ex- wife Shirley). She was a loving grandmother to 7 Grandchildren: Ginger Clark, Brian Phillips Young (deceased), Matthew Young, Christine Gray, Daniel Gray, Andrew Milano, and Nick Milano, as well as 7 great-grandchildren. She remained very close to her many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A graveside...

Surrounded by those he held dear, Robert L. Wickham died April 12, 2024, at the venerable age of 96. He loved his family, his country, music, animals and small children. Born in Canandaigua, N.Y. on Sept. 29, 1927, Robert joined the Army Air Corps after high school. He served in Frankfurt, Germany, as an air traffic controller during the Berlin Air Lift. Returning home, he attended Rochester Business Institute in upstate New York, and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Willer, in 1950. They raised two daughters, Kelley and Shawne, and Dad doted on his girls, hauling them to their sports games, scouting, play rehearsals and music concerts. A proud veteran, he worked for the...

Matthew LaBrake, age 58, of Weir Road passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born in Saranac Lake, NY the son of the late Lloyd J. and Lulu B. (Goff) LaBrake. He graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1983 and then received his associates degree from SUNY in Canton, NY. Matt grew up on a dairy farm in northern NY, (Adirondacks) with 7 older brothers and sisters, 1 bathroom and a long list of chores to do daily. It was a great life but it was not easy. He learned from his parents and siblings how to work hard and get the job done right. He was the ultimate tinkerer brought about by necessity on the farm, and he would spend countless hours repairing cars, toys,...

James Edward Wimsatt, 89, passed away on March 20th after a period of declining health. He was born on May 26, 1934, in Bardstown, Kentucky, one of 13 children of John Bradley and Mary Theresa (Yates) Wimsatt. Jim began his life as a Kentucky farm boy. At the age of 6 he was assigned 5 cows to milk and he worked hard to help his family raise tobacco as a cash crop and live off the land. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. In 1956 while stationed at Pease Air Force Base he went on a blind date set up by fellow airman, Bob Martel, and met the love of his life, Pauline Marie Louise Desmarais. They married within a year, and embarked on their Air Force life, which included...

Yvonne (Claveau) Regan, 83, passed away peacefully at Granite VNA Hospice House on March 13, surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne was born on April 19, 1940, in Plymouth, New Hampshire to Gustave and Blanche (Prescott) Claveau. Yvonne was a 1958 graduate of Plymouth High School. She went on to attend Concord Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1962. Yvonne worked as a nurse for over 50 years in a variety of settings including Concord VNA, Pittsfield Medical, Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Family Care of Concord, where she excelled given her gentle and empathetic nature. Yvonne was an avid reader and loved to sit outside in the sun with a good book. She...

Sister Theresa of Jesus, O.C.D., Theresa Marie Marguerite Horth, entered eternal life Wednesday March 6, at Saint Joseph Residence in Manchester, New Hampshire . She was born October 18, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts, the fifteenth child of Paul and Elizabeth LeBrasseur Horth. She grew up in the midst of that large family who welcomed two more girls. She outlived all of her siblings, commenting occasionally that she was the last one. After her High School graduation in Lynn, Massachusetts, Theresa entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston. She pronounced her first vows and taught at one of their schools. While discerning a vocation to Carmel, she applied, was accepted, and entered the...

Melinda N. Brotherton, age 87, of Clearview Drive, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Concord Hospital. She was born in Worcester MA, daughter of the late Wright and Selina (Hamill) Turner. She was a 1955 graduate of Classical High School. Here she mastered in all things musical: Choralettes, Girls Glee, Band, Orchestra, and Chorus. She received her associate degree from Michigan State University and went on to receive her bachelor's degree, majoring in Psychology-Sociology, from the University of New Hampshire. Melinda met her husband Bob while working at State Mutual Life Assurance Company of America in Worcester, MA. Melinda was a wonderful wife and homemaker and also...

Ken Rosso, 56, of Concord, NH died unexpectedly at home on February 9, 2024. He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island. He is survived by his daughter Evelyn and his wife of 29 years, Jeanna Walsh. Ken studied history at Trinity College in Hartford, CT and subsequently received his JD from Syracuse University. He practiced law in a variety of settings, including private practice and as a clerk to the New York Court of Appeals. His career culminated in the Onondaga County District Attorney's office, where he prosecuted both special victim crimes and homicides. His knowledge of the law was vast, and combined with his ability to think swiftly on his feet, he proved a formidable prosecutor. He...

Ken Rosso, 56, of Concord, NH died unexpectedly at home on February 9, 2024. He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island. He is survived by his daughter Evelyn and his wife of 29 years, Jeanna Walsh. Ken studied history at Trinity College in Hartford, CT and subsequently received his JD from Syracuse University. He practiced law in a variety of settings, including private practice and as a clerk to the New York Court of Appeals. His career culminated in the Onondaga County District Attorney's office, where he prosecuted both special victim crimes and homicides. His knowledge of the law was vast, and combined with his ability to think swiftly on his feet, he proved a formidable prosecutor. He...

Sheila A. Hoglund (Mauro) of Bow, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, a few days after her 63rd birthday. Sheila was born on January 31, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her lifelong love of art evolved from a young age when she took Saturday classes at the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh. After graduating from high school in West Mifflin, PA, Sheila earned her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University in 1983. This is also where she met John, her beloved husband of almost forty years. They moved to New England and Sheila continued her studies, attaining an MFA with teaching certification from Boston University in 1989. She taught art to first through eighth...

Eloise Grace Bartley, 91, of Concord, NH, passed away quietly surrounded by her loving family on January 18, 2024, the anniversary of her mother's passing. Eloise was born in Cabot, VT, in July 1932, the oldest daughter of Raymond and Jessie Batchelder. Originally living in northern Vermont, she spent most of her childhood in the Springfield, VT, area. Suffering the loss of her father while she was in high school, her mother Jessie had the strength and determination to keep the family together, raising her six children alone. Eloise graduated from Springfield High School in 1950 and then met her future husband Richard, also from Springfield. They married in 1951 while he was a Marine...

Colin Morrison, age 76, of Concord, NH, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Beth Israel Hospital. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT son of the late Wesley and Lillian (Darling) Morrison. Colin was a veteran of the US Air Force. He worked as a Plant Manager for Blake's Creamery for over 40 years until his retirement. Colin was an avid golfer and belonged to Duston's Country Club, he was a fan of many sports and enjoyed playing cards. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie (Sanborn) Morrison of Concord; and his children, Brenda Stuart and her husband Tim of Springfield, VA, Barbara Hawks and her husband Bruce of Andover, NH and Scott Morrison of...

Dorothy P. Baker, age 85, of Prosperity Drive passed away on December 17, 2023 at Parkland Medical Center. She was born in Manhattan, NY the daughter of the late Elias and Olga (Savas) Luouzis. She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. Dorothy worked for many years as a receptionist at Berkshire, Hathaway and Verani. Dorothy Loved spending time playing with her grandson, Alexander. She also loved cooking and watching Jeopardy. She was a member of the Red Hats Club. She was known for making jokes and dressing up, whether formally or in costume. Survived by her son Jim Baker and his wife Heidi and their son Alexander of Derry; and her brother, Nick Liouzis of Pittsfield; and 3...

Jennie Goley Boone, age 100, of Bow, passed away on December 11, 2023 at Granite Ledges in Concord. She was born in Hooksett on Christmas day 1922, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Zabreska) Goley. She was the youngest and last surviving member of her family. She attended school in Hooksett and was a graduate of the class of 1940 of Pembroke Academy and a graduate of Hesser Business College. Jennie was employed as a bookkeeper by Radio Service Laboratory until her marriage to Allen Boon of Manchester during World War II. She lived in Louisville, KY to be near her husband who was stationed at Fort Knox, until he was sent overseas, then then returned to NH with her infant son,...

Leslie Ann Cronin Boylan, 74 of Bow, NH passed away peacefully on Thursday December 7, 2023 next to her loving husband Michael after battling a prolonged illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 30, 1948 and the eldest of four children for Agnes and Richard Cronin. She was fiercely independent, a voracious reader of books, a lifelong learner, a passionate New York sports fan, and a dedicated law enforcement officer. She started her career in law by becoming a police officer with the Nassau County Police Department retiring as a Sargent after 20 years. Upon retiring, she and her husband Michael relocated to Bow to continue to raise their children. Leslie continued to serve her community...

Daniel E. Nyhan, 83, of Concord, NH passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 surrounded by family, after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. Dan was a lifelong resident of Concord. Born on August 1, 1940, he was a graduate of St. John's High School (class of 1958), and UNH (class of 1964). After graduation he married his wife, Rita "Midge" Nyhan before traveling to Fort Sill, OK where he was stationed in the Army. They were happily married for forty-eight years until her passing on August 23, 2012. Dan would go on to serve in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War as a First Lieutenant in the First Infantry Division, 197th Field Artillery Unit. After his...

It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Spring announce his passing on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Jim lived a life full of family, friends, and adventure. He was a devoted family man and a loyal friend to many. Jim is predeceased by his parents, Arthur Francis Spring and Margaret (Dockx) Spring. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Diana (Thorp) Spring, his brother Gerald Spring and his wife Jean, and dozens of cousins. He was loved by his children, Joni (Spring) Menard and her husband Roger, Jeffrey Spring and his wife Dawn, Lee Anna (Crittenden) Bruzga and her partner Jim, and Shawna (Crittenden) Coyer and her husband Tracy. Jim had seven grandchildren...

Paul O. Boucher age 76 died Wednesday November 1st at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 25, 1947 in Lebanon NH, son of the late Paul R. and Phieline B. (Ploof) Boucher. He was rasied in Claremont and was graduate of Stevens High School class of 1965. After graduation Paul served his country in the United States Air Force as a Military policeman serving during the Vietnam War. After his service he attended and graduated from the Police Academy having a long and distinguished career as a NH State Trooper from 1969-1994. He continued to stay busy after leaving the troopers he worked for over 10 for Banks Chevrolet driving around the state for the parts department. When...

George "Rusty" Cofrin, aged 65, of Concord, NH, sadly passed away on October 26th after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. Rusty was born to William and Gertrude Cofrin on February 19, 1958. He graduated from Mount Greylock High School in 1976 and earned a BA in Psychology from Springfield College in 1980. That same year, he married Shirrill Prunier of Methuen, MA. After their marriage, Rusty and Shirrill moved to NH to build their careers and life together. Driven by his love for education, Rusty's career began at Pembroke Academy, where he taught mathematics. He later enjoyed an extensive tenure at Concord High School, continuing to teach mathematics until his retirement in...

Paula Marie Higgins age 65 of Bow, passed away on Tuesday October 17th. She was born on October 23rd 1957 in Brooklyn, NY. Daughter of the late Bernice and William Higgins. Paula was a devout mother, wife and friend. Paula grew up in Lowell MA, where she attended the Academy of Notre Dame and Saint Joseph High School. She received her associates degree from Burdett College, in Secretarial Studies. Paula enjoyed her childhood by traveling with her family and spending time with her cousins. Paula dedicated over 20 years of her life to the Mclean Hospital and Nashua Counseling Center, working as an administrative assistant and climbing the ladder to work in triage. She was known for her...

Harriet "Casey" Louise (Cass) Lynch died October 11, 2023, at Granite Ledges in Concord, NH following a period of declining health. She was surrounded by family. She was 84 years old. Casey was born on December 10, 1938, in Belmont, NH to Albi David Cass and Rita A. (Grover) Cass. She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, William J Lynch, Jr., her father, Albi Cass, her mother, Rita Cass, her infant brother David Cass, her sister Betty Leclerc, and granddaughter Amanda Gordon. She began life in Canterbury, NH. In 1941, The Great Fire of Canterbury destroyed her family's home, and she was placed into the care of relatives. She settled in Concord, NH with her aunt Almeda Sherburne...