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Earle Clifford, 75, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 21, at his home in Pittsburg, while splitting wood, a job he loved to do every spring. Earle Everett Clifford was born June 23, 1947, to Everett and Cecile (Morin) Clifford, in Laconia. Growing up, he spent many happy hours in the woods and fields, lakes and rivers in that area. He graduated from Laconia High School in 1965, where he was an outstanding southpaw baseball pitcher, and played football and tenor saxophone. He also worked as a caddy at the Laconia Country Club, where he learned to play golf, a sport he enjoyed his entire life, was a familiar figure riding his Triumph motorcycle, and was an accomplished skier who served on...

Paul G. Martin, 70, of Pittsburg, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home. He was born in Cocoa Beach, Fla., on Sept. 20, 1952, a son to Fernand Martin and the late Doris (Poppre) Martin. Paul grew up in southern New Hampshire. Upon graduation from UNH he worked at a horse breeding farm in Epping where he became one of the top breeders in the state for standard-bred horses. He spent most of his career as a Finance Director at Elbit Systems of America (previously Kollsman) in Merrimack before retiring several years ago. As an avid fisherman, an occasional hunter, and an avid wildlife enthusiast, Paul truly appreciated the outdoors and started coming to Pittsburg in the...

STEWARTSTOWN - Brenda N. Carney, 75, of Stewartstown, died on Christmas morning, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Boston, Mass., with her loving family by her side. She was born to Norman and Evelyn (Mickelboro) LaPointe on December 28, 1946. She was a native of Canaan, Vt., living locally in the North Country all her life. She attended and graduated from Canaan Schools, and attended college for business in Concord, N.H. In 1966, she married Jesse Carney and together raised three daughters in West Stewartstown. Brenda was very involved in her community. She served as West Stewartstown's tax collector, ballot clerk, and auditor. She was one of the original members of the Stewartstown Day...

Sally A. Bunker, 78, of Colebrook, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, with her husband and daughter by her side after a year-long period of ill health. She was born on Aug. 12, 1944, in Laconia, N.H., the only daughter to the late James and Marion (Pelletier) Clough. Sally was raised and educated in the Laconia area. She worked several factory-type jobs in the lakes region before moving to Colebrook with her family in 1977. She then worked for a time at Manchester Manufacturing, Inc., and for 21 years she was a devoted and dedicated member of the housekeeping team at The Balsams from which she retired. Sally was an avid reader and loved to do puzzles. She also was a...

Michael B. Bresnahan, 84, died at his home early on Monday morning, Oct. 24, 2022, with his wife Shellie by his side. He was born in Grasmere, N.H., on Aug. 26, 1938, a son to the late Bernard B., and Frances (Roy) Bresnahan. He was a 1956 graduate of Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester, N.H. He became a licensed electrician in 1976, and later established MB Electric in Berlin N.H. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from the School of Life-Long Learning in 1983, and continued his education in various courses, specializing in veterans counseling. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the early 60s, serving honorably as a communication specialist and French...

Larry D. Mickelboro, 77, of Canaan, VT., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, March 27, 2022, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 26, 1944, in West Stewartstown, N.H., a son to the late Roy and Margaret (Mayberry) Mickelboro. Larry was educated in Canaan, then ventured off to barber school and began working at Raymond's Barbershop in Concord, N.H. In March 1980, he opened Larry's Barber Shop in Penacook, N.H., owning and operating it until his retirement. He always said, "It was better than having a job," referring to his many customers who become life-long friends along the way. He enjoyed traveling, golfing,...

Carl "Tom" Carlson, 90, released his death-grip on life on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the Jenkins &Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, N.H, and a funeral service will be held at the Pittsburg (N.H.) Fire Dept. on Monday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. The family requests that everyone attending the visitation or funeral wear a face mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. Interment with military honors will immediately follow at the Lake Cemetery in Pittsburg. A full obituary may be found, and condolences may be offered by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.

Carl "Tom" Carlson, 90, released his death-grip on life on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine. Born April 11, 1931 in Somerville, Mass., Carl first set his mother's teeth on edge at the ripe age of five, when he and a buddy decided to skip a day of kindergarten and were found wandering along the trolley tracks - the first of many teeth-gritting episodes for his mother. Carl had a fraught relationship with educators until he reached the middle grades, when he reached a truce with the principal who asked for Carl's belt to punish him. At nearly 6 feet tall, Carl declined, responding "Why don't you try to take it!" Outside the classroom,...

COLEBROOK - Jean Harding Maxwell, 94, died peacefully early on Friday morning, Aug. 13, 2021, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown. Jean was born in East St. Johnsbury, Vt., on July 9, 1927. Her early childhood was spent living "up and down the Connecticut River," always among a large, loving extended family. Though she ultimately settled in New Hampshire, she considered herself first and foremost a Vermonter. She graduated from Hanover High School, then blossomed at Keene Teacher's College. Following college, Jean taught for one year at Moore School in Candia, NH, before marrying the love of her life, Reg Maxwell, who she met at work, where he drove a school bus. The...

Demonstrating the quiet mettle which characterized her life, Mildred Alida (Andrews) Young, 98, completed her worldly journey on Monday evening, June 28, 2021, at her home in Pittsburg. With her mother's Bible resting in her hands and surrounded by her family, she passed peacefully into eternity. Born among the Canadian prairie wheat fields of Camrose, Alberta, in 1922, Mildred was the daughter of Jennie Matson and George Andrews. She was proud of her Swedish and Scottish lineage, but most of all to be an American citizen. She lived her life a continuous quest of serving to honor the ethics and values of her heritage. At the age of four, Millie traveled by train with her parents and her...

W. STEWARTSTOWN - Susan A. Havalotti, 75, of West Stewartstown passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday evening, March 15, 2021. Sue was born on April 23, 1945, in Worcester, Mass. She attended the Fanning Trade School in Worcester where she learned to be a chef. After school, she married the love of her life, Arthur Havalotti, on Feb. 6, 1965, and together they raised four children: Tammy, Danny, Chris and Tony. Sue and Art purchased an eatery called "The Umbagog Restaurant" in Errol, NH, in 1977, later moving to West Stewartstown where she became a cook at the Coos County Nursing Hospital for many years until she retired. Sue acquired her commercial driver's...

Frederick W. King, Sr., 91, of Colebrook died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Angels Among Us care facility, following a long period of failing health. Fred was born on March 14, 1929, in St. Albans, Vt., to Rupert and Marguerite (Snow) King. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, Vt., in 1946 and the University of Vermont in 1950 with a degree in Education and an ROTC Army Commission. He was married to Betty Jean Drake in St. Albans in 1951. He taught science and coached sports at Hyde Park. Fred was called to active duty as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Infantry in 1951 and served during the Korean Conflict in the 45th Division, where he earned a Bronze Star. After the...

Lois A. Judkins, 72, of West Stewartstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook. She was born on June 4, 1948, in Hartford, Conn., a daughter to the late Paul and Alice (Barton) Judkins. She was raised in Bow, N.H. with her siblings and later attended college to obtain a teaching degree. Lois only taught school in Canaan for one year, but her love of children and helping others was a life-long trait. She worked for several years as a certified nurse's assistant at the Coos County Nursing Hospital from which she retired. She enjoyed crafts and music, and she was very generous and involved in doing anything related to...

George (Bud) Maynard Demmons, Jr., 83 of Pittsburg, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and sons on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, after a long fight with cancer. Bud was born on May 1, 1937, in Newton, MA, to George Demmons, Sr. and Louise (Macdonald) Demmons. At age 10 his family moved to West Nottingham, NH, where his family operated Demmons General Store. Bud attended the Nottingham Elementary School and graduated from Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, afterward attending the Thompson School at UNH for Animal Husbandry, Class of '57. He then went on to work for the NH Soil Conservation and lived in Keene before joining the US Navy in 1958. Bud traveled the world and served...

CANAAN- William Dulude, Sr., 88, of Canaan, Vt., and formerly of Attleboro, died suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at his home. The son of Charles and Delia (St. Martin) Dulude, Bill graduated from Attleboro High School in 1950 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Attleboro and married Alice L. Allard in August, 1954. During that time, he worked at Fine's Farm on the Attleboro/Rehoboth line. Soon after, he joined the Attleboro Fire Department, serving 30 years. Bill also ran a coin shop in the center of Attleboro for a number of years, before moving to Canaan. Always an outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed farming, hunting, and forestry. He and his three...

Judith A. Patuto, 78, of Pittsburg, NH, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown after a long period of declining health. She was born in Lynn, Mass., on Dec. 5, 1941, a daughter to the late George and Laura (Matheson) Cunningham. Judy's career was as a caring registered nurse, working for many years at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill, Mass. In retirement, she and her husband moved to the north country of New Hampshire where they enjoyed more than twenty years. She loved animals, especially dogs. She was a beautiful and kind person, a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, and nurse to so many over the years. No one could ever...

Judith A. Patuto, 78, of Pittsburg, NH, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown after a long period of declining health. She was born in Lynn, Mass., on Dec. 5, 1941, a daughter to the late George and Laura (Matheson) Cunningham. Judy's career was as a caring registered nurse, working for many years at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill, Mass. In retirement, she and her husband moved to the north country of New Hampshire where they enjoyed more than twenty years. She loved animals, especially dogs. She was a beautiful and kind person, a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, and nurse to so many over the years. No one could ever...

Edward H. Rogers, 98, passed away peacefully at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. He was born in Nashua on May 1, 1922, a son to the late Normand and Erma (Clark) Rogers. His early years were spent in Marlborough, NH, where he graduated from Marlborough High School in 1940. He then attended Mount Herman Prep School and later graduated from Springfield College earning a Bachelor degree in social work with honors. Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the European theater during World War II. He was a member of the Croteau-Coutts American Legion. Edward's professional career of 35 years was spent as a director with the YMCA,...

Marshall Millard Scott, 83, of Concord, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House with his family by his side. Marshall was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Colebrook, a son to the late Millard and Arlene (Marshall) Scott. He was a 1955 graduate of Colebrook Academy. After graduation, Marshall enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served with honor during the Vietnam War. While in the Navy, Marshall served aboard the USS Stembel, USS Lowe, USS Claude V. Ricketts and the USS Tappahannock. In August of 1961, Marshall married Barbara (Brown) Scott in Pittsburg. They were married nearly 59 years. Together the couple had two children, Wanda, of Concord, and Douglas who predeceased...

Leon C. Boisvert, of Pittsburg, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown, one day after his 97th birthday. He was born in Hooksett on March 28, 1923, the son of the late Hector and Emma (Brouillard) Boisvert. He lived in Hooksett for most of his life before retiring to Pittsburg in 1985. Leon was educated at St. George parochial school and Central High School in Manchester. Following discharge from the Army, he attended Hesser College, receiving a BA in Business Administration. Leon served in World War II. He was a member of the NH National Guard and when war was declared, he enlisted when he was not yet 18 by giving an incorrect birth...

Laurence M. Rappaport, 79, of Canaan and formerly of Colebrook, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at his home after a long period of declining health and with his beloved wife and stepdaughter by his side. Larry was born in Brooklyn, NY, on Dec. 21, 1940, to the late Louis H. and Mollie (Collins) Rappaport. He was raised in New York City. He attended the University of Rochester and New York University earning degrees in Electrical Engineering and Economics. Larry joined the U.S. Army in 1968 following the tragic loss of his first wife, Gloria (Rouse) Rappaport and served with honor during the Vietnam conflict. Larry started his career as a broker, later becoming a hedge fund manager for...