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Melanie Nevills of Jackson, New Hampshire passed from this world on March 4th, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on May 19th, 1968, in Stafford, Kansas. She attended school in Hesston, Kansas and graduated from High school there in 1986. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Finance and Real Estate from Wichita State University, graduating with high honors. She married Kyle Nevills on August 17th, 1990; they were married for 33 years. From this marriage they had two sons?Parker and Hayden. Melanie was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and was active in her congregations. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt. She was...

Carole Ann (Laga) Litchko passed away following a very long and courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Parkinson's Disease. Carole Ann has joined her husband Donald Litchko in heaven, and is survived by four children, their spouses, and eight grandchildren: Brian Litchko (Tiffany); grandsons Jackson and Aidan of Mansfield, Texas. Johanna Barnes (Brian); grandchildren Kara, Meghan and Kyle of Arlington, Texas. Laura Hash (Richard); grandchildren Joshua, Zachary and Benjamin of Mansfield Texas. And son Lucas of Conway, New Hampshire. She is further survived by the families of two sisters and a brother: Diana Yow and husband David, Sandra Lee and husband Jim, and David Laga and...

Irene Anna Parent (DiMeco), formerly of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, passed away on February 24, 2024, at the Merriman House in North Conway, NH. Irene was born July 19, 1930, in Keene, NH. She was predeceased by Her father, Angelo Giacinto DiMeco, her mother, Erminia Maddalina Cenerizio DiMeco, and her brother, Edward Anthony DiMeco. Irene is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Bruce E. Parent, and four sons and their families: Kevin B. Parent and his wife Brenda, Scot E. Parent and his wife Karen, Mark J. Ross-Parent and his wife Susan, and Brian M. Parent, and her sister-in-law, Coralee DiMeco (Gilmore). Irene loved her family and photos of her grandchildren and great...

Richard M. Grout Born March 3, 1948-Died January 26, 2024 Richard (Dick) Martin Grout of North Conway, NH died on January 26, 2024, at the age of 75 after a long illness. Dick was born on March 3, 1948, in Melrose, MA the first son to Merle (Kelsey) and Kenneth Grout. Growing up in Greenwood, MA in a home built by the family, he enjoyed the fun of imagination and adventure along with his sister and brother exploring the wooded area around his home. While attending Wakefield High School, Wakefield, MA, he achieved phenomenal success in athletics. Loved the indoor/outdoor track team. His crowning achievement was winning the Massachusetts All State Pole Vault championship in 1966. His record...

Mr. Philip Carter Lawson passed away peacefully at St. Vincent's de Paul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berlin, New Hampshire, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 99. Phil was born on August 22, 1924, in Medford, MA, to Warren P. and Rena M. Lawson. He attended Moses Brown High School and graduated from Colby College, Waterville, Maine, where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. A World War II Veteran, Phil served in the Air Corp as a flight engineer. Phil, served as an inspiration to his children and grandchildren, fostering a love for family, the outdoors, and skiing. An avid hunter, fly fisherman, but most notably, skier, he volunteered for the Eastern Slope...

Mary Carolyn Crosby, 96, of Conway, NH passed away peacefully on January 23rd. Born in Taunton, MA February 7, 1927, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Josephine Cronan. Carolyn attended Taunton High School graduating in 1945. Later, in her 50s she went on to earn a degree in business at Fisher Junior College. Carolyn enjoyed many years working in the Public Relations Department at Morton Hospital in Taunton MA, where she made numerous lifelong friends. Following her high school years she met Arthur upon following a recommendation from her father to seek car repair services from Crosby's Garage. Outgoing, vivacious, and chatty, Carolyn was the balance to Arthurs level headed, hard...

Pamela Sharon (Wolf) Fox, of Glen, New Hampshire, died on November 7, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was born on June 12, 1949, in Buffalo, New York, to Albert J. and Shirley H. (Patton) Wolf. She passed away after a short illness that followed her last trip with her beloved husband, I. Gary Fox, to Crete, which she remembered for its pink beaches, amazing salad, sweet cakes, kind people, and the inspiring ruins of Knossos. Pam was proud of her work in the anti-war and labor movements of the 1970s; her participation in care for people with HIV during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s; her commitment to scientific investigation, hospital safety, and infection control in nursing and...

Pauline Lacourse at age 86 passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of November 6, 2023. She is the daughter of Alfred and Flora Lacourse, sister of Maurice, Cecile, Jean D'arc, Alice, Therese, Omer, Claire, Victor, George, Roger, Flora, Donald, Julian, Claudette, and her beloved twin, Paul. She will be remembered always by her children Joanne, Jeannine, Paul, Debra Jean and Linda. She will also continue to love her nieces, nephews and friends and her husband and soulmate Romeo Frechette has surely already welcomed her to the big house they will share with everybody in Paradise. Services will be held at Furber and White Funeral Home on November 10th 11am-1pm visiting hours...

Beverly V. Villetta October 1, 1943 - October 2, 2023 80 Years Old Obituary Beverly V. Villetta, 80, of Freedom NH passed away in her home of natural causes. Beverly was born in Lawrence MA to James H. And Winifred-Winnie (McCusker) Maginnis of Lawrence MA. She is survived by a daughter Nance-Ann (Villetta) and son in law Scott B Law of Sandown NH. Grandsons Scott J and Nichole Law from Sandown, NH. Jordan Law and Chloe Brett from Northwood, NH. Great-Grandchildren Lucas, Lincoln and Taytum Law also of Sandown, NH Beverly enjoyed making her special Baklava, Whoopi's pies, FaceTiming with her grandchildren. Beverly was also a dedicated wife and care giver; she was predeceased by her...

Yannone, Kenneth J, 81 of North Conway, NH, formally of Brockton, MA passed away surrounded by his children on Sunday April 23, 2023, after being cared for by his companion Holly Frost. He was the son of the late Arthur and Norma (Sally) Yannone. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia (Pat/Patty). Ken enjoyed golfing, hunting, snowmobiling, riding his Harley and spending time with family and friends. He leaves behind his children, Pamela Yannone and fianc? Richard Bersani, Kenneth Yannone Jr., Richard Yannone and his companion Lorrie Getchell, Roberta Delaney and her husband Matt, John Yannone and his wife Robyn, as well as his stepchildren April Gonzales and Sean Cantwell. He is also...

George Boyajian of Bartlett, NH died peacefully on March 11, 2023 at 91 years old. George leaves behind the love of his life; his wife Peggy Donabedian, and their dog, Bailey. He is survived by his brother David, and his wife Ann of Longmeadow, MA and he is survived by his children; Artemis Boyajian of S Yarmouth, MA, Arsha Henckens and her husband Rob of The Netherlands, Chuck Boyajian and his wife Cheryl of Nashua, NH, Armene Boyajian of Medford, MA and Peter Boyajian of Arlington, MA. He has six grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. George is predeceased by his mother Artemis (Kazanjian) of Lowell, MA, his father Ketch of Armenia, and his brother Ron of...

Lewiston Maine: Margaret McCluskey, 71, died February 12, 2023 at D'Youville Pavilion following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Peg was born in Boston MA on September 7, 1951, the eldest daughter of John and Margaret "Margie" Cummins. Peg graduated from Dedham High School, class of 1969, attended Bentley University and completed the degree program in photography at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Her professional career focused on retail sales working for companies including Sears Roebuck, Filenes Basement, Bass Shoes, and Verizon Wireless. Her last position at Verizon Wireless was District Manager for Agent Stores in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. While at Verizon...

Lewiston Maine: Margaret McCluskey, 71, died February 12, 2023 at D'Youville Pavilion following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Peg was born in Boston MA on September 7, 1951, the eldest daughter of John and Margaret "Margie" Cummins. Peg graduated from Dedham High School, class of 1969, attended Bentley University and completed the degree program in photography at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Her professional career focused on retail sales working for companies including Sears Roebuck, Filenes Basement, Bass Shoes, and Verizon Wireless. Her last position at Verizon Wireless was District Manager for Agent Stores in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. While at Verizon...

Robert Joseph Malvesta, 81, of Eaton died September 9, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway. He was born in Quincy, MA on October 26, 1940 to parents Daniel and Angelina Malvesta. Bob graduated from Quincy High School in 1958 before attending Northeastern University for undergraduate and then University of Vermont Medical School. Bob served in the Army from 7-1-1971 to 6-22-1973 as Chief of Pathology at the United States General Leonard Wood Army Hospital in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. After leaving the Army, Bob and family moved to Bangor, ME where he joined Dahl, Chase Pathology Associates working there until he retired from medicine in 1995. Bob married Nancy A. Pray of Weymouth, MA...

John Chernick, 94, of Intervale, NH, peacefully passed away at home on October 29, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on June 15, 1928, to Fred and Anna Chernick of Amesbury, MA, he graduated from Amesbury High School. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard, servicing Coast Guard aircraft. Following his Coast Guard service, John graduated from Wentworth Institute, completing a field of study in machine work and tool making. He pursued a professional career for forty years, holding engineering positions at various companies, including Graydon Smith Engineering, Brush Instruments, Honeywell, RCA, and retired in 1990 as a consultant engineer with Digital Equipment Corporation. A highly...

Peter G. Hastings, an attorney, community leader, and beloved friend to many, died on March 5th at his home in Fryeburg. He was 86. The youngest of seven children of Judge Hugh Warren Hastings and Martha Fifield Hastings, Peter was born in Fryeburg on July 23, 1935 at his parents' home on Oxford Street. An active youth, Peter enjoyed baseball, skiing, hunting, and horseback riding. He was an Eagle Scout and later became a Scout Master for Troop 154. At the age of seven he learned to drive a truck while helping out with the haying. Around the same time, he started riding his horse from Fryeburg to Conway to visit his grandmother. Peter's love of the outdoors was kindled early in his...

Sylvia Young 78, died on January 16, 2022 at home in Glen NH with her loving husband Jack by her side. She endured over a decade long battle with Myelofibrosis. Sylvia was born in Brewer Maine and moved with her family to Castine Maine in 1952. She attended Castine grammar school and graduated from Bucksport High School Bucksport Maine. Sh? graduated from Maine Medical Center School of Nursing, Portland Maine in 1965. Sylvia was adventuresome and loved life. She maintained many friendships, some going back to childhood in Castine, with whom she communicated this past Christmas. She was excellent at celebrating relatives and friends' birthdays. Sylvia possessed an altruistic quality...

Donald Philbrick, 87, passed away peacefully after a long illness. Don is survived by Patricia, his wife of 53 years, his daughter Kimberly of Alexandria, VA; his brother Kenneth Philbrick and his wife Marty of Jericho, VT; his brother Robert Philbrick and his wife Lucy of Conway, NH; and many nieces and nephews that he loved very much. Don is predeceased by his parents Raymond and Susie Philbrick. Don was born in Conway, NH on August 14, 1934. He was a graduate of Kennett High School in Conway, NH. Don then went on to study electronics at DeVry Institute in Chicago before joining the Air Force in 1954. He served in the Air Force for 22 years. Don had the honor of being deployed at Andrews...

Linda Susan Mason, with her husband of 21 years at her side, passed on June 15, 2021 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Linda was born on June 26, 1947, in Lawrence, Massachusetts to William and Elizabeth (Tuttle) Case. She warmly remembered her childhood, spent in Newton, New Hampshire, attending local schools and graduating from Haverhill High School in 1964. While raising her children, she built a career as a pre-school teacher beginning at Bunnies and Blocks in Madbury, New Hampshire and then Bean Sprouts in Hampton, New Hampshire. Later, she worked at Robin's Child's Place in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, where she was particularly well respected....

Raymond Joseph Kelley, Jr., 74, retired Pawtucket Fire Captain, born May 8, 1947 in Pawtucket to Raymond J. Kelley, Sr. and Helen Louise (Smith) Kelley, went to heaven May 28, 2021 after a brief illness. Ray is survived by wife Nancy (Rosser); son Raymond David and daughter-in-law Elizabeth and their children Lily Grace, Aidan Bethany, and Joseph Raymond. Ray was predeceased by his parents. Ray was a faithful servant of God, devoted son, loving husband, supportive father, proud grandfather, hard worker, dedicated fire fighter, and passionate union member. He was proudest of the accomplishments of his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the fire service...

Raymond Joseph Kelley, Jr., 74, retired Pawtucket Fire Captain, born May 8, 1947 in Pawtucket to Raymond J. Kelley, Sr. and Helen Louise (Smith) Kelley, went to heaven May 28, 2021 after a brief illness. Ray is survived by wife Nancy (Rosser); son Raymond David and daughter-in-law Elizabeth and their children Lily Grace, Aidan Bethany, and Joseph Raymond. Ray was predeceased by his parents. Ray was a faithful servant of God, devoted son, loving husband, supportive father, proud grandfather, hard worker, dedicated fire fighter, and passionate union member. He was proudest of the accomplishments of his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the fire service...