MASON - Laila (Suominen) Washburn passed away on February 4, 2021, in the loving care of her daughter Heidi and son-in-law Dr. John Haley, just shy of her 102nd birthday. Laila was the daughter of Karl J. and Amanda M (Sillanpaa) Suominen who immigrated from Finland and settled in the Bronx, New York where Laila was born on March 3, 1919. At the age of 11, Laila and her family moved to New Ipswich, NH, where they operated a dairy and layer hen farm. In 1937 she met and married Guy Porter Washburn and moved to Mason where she called home and raised her six children. Laila was very active in her community and the Mason Congregational Church, where she was the oldest member. Laila was...

Clinton Chase Jr., known by his friends and family as Junior, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife Betty, two daughters Cheryl and Christine and his faithful companion Lily (Chihuahua). Junior was a devoted husband and father. He and Betty (Paquette) were married for over 58 years. They have two daughters, Cheryl Keeler who is married to Edward Keeler and have 3 sons, Steven, Matthew, and Gregory. His younger daughter, Christine Graham is married to Donald Graham and have 2 sons John and Chase. Chase is Junior's 4th grandson and was named to carry on the family name. Junior was born on August 20, 1936 to Clinton Chase Sr. and Elizabeth...

Daniel Christian Smith, 33, of Swanzey, NH passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born June 7,1987 to parents Doug and Linda Smith. Dan grew up in Swanzey and graduated from Monadnock Regional Jr./Sr. High School where he especially enjoyed and excelled at chorus and the school musicals. He participated in Track and Field events as well as Lacrosse. He was an enthusiastic Boy Scout and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Dan went on to graduate from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design. While there he earned certificates in Culinary Arts and won a prestigious student activities award. He earned his Master of Science:...

Keith E. Bogle, 69, of Milford, NH, passed unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1951, in Troy, NY. Keith grew up in New York and after high school went on to join the Army where he served for several years. He went on to marry the love of his life Robin (Jones) Bogle on November 25, 1977 and they lived a wonderful life together. In his free time, Keith loved to go to casinos, Foxwoods in CT was his favorite. He was always had good luck with the slot machines. Him and his wife could often be seen playing bingo together whether locally in Manchester or down at Foxwoods where they would travel to most weekends. He was fun to be around and will be missed by all...

Doris Foss Wallach exited the stage on December 29 2020. Born in 1930 in Ballston Lake, NY, she was the youngest of six living children of Emily and Otto Foss. As a child, her best friend was Ruthie and she played the clarinet. After high school she worked as a secretary for GE and paid for her own braces and bought her dad a tv. She attended airline training school in Worcester and worked as a stewardess for Eastern Airlines out of Charlotte, NC. Doris then moved to NYC where she worked for a diamond dealer and met future husband Jacques Burton Wallach through mutual friends. Jacques was a pathology resident. They soon married and rented an apartment in Jackson Heights where they had 3...

David Jonathon Skinner of Reading, MA, passed peacefully on December 24th, 2020. He was 82. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol Ann Durell Skinner.. Together they have 8 children. Craig, Heidi, Robert, Adam, Alyson, Joshua, Amanda, and Ashley. Collectively he had 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. David was born in Reading, MA to William Skinner and Vera Davidson Skinner. He was one of nine children. David was predeceased by his son, Craig, his grandson Ammon, as well as both of his parents William and Vera, his sisters, Alma Gardner, Nancy Skinner, and his brother William "Bill" Skinner. He graduated from Reading High School and went on to further his education at...

Theresa (Santerre) Creteau age 96 of Nashua, NH died peacefully at the Fairview Nursing home on 12/23/2020. Born in Nashua, NH on July 10, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Hormidas G and Wildred L Santerre of Pennichuck Street, Nashua, NH. She is survived by her son Gregory Creteau, his wife Christine and two grandchildren Tyler and Ryan all from Winchester, KY. She is also survived by her brothers Elmer Santerre of Wilton, NH and George and his wife Margaret Santerre of Nashua, NH. Theresa was pre-deceased by daughters, Shelly Creteau and Celeste Jean Creteau and brothers Robert, Reginald, Guy, Leo and her sister Celeste Santerre. A celebration of Theresa's life will be...

Jake Cameron Bourdon, 25, of Wilton, NH passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born, October 27, 1995 in Derry, NH to parents Bruce and Robin (Jones) Bourdon. Jake grew up in Wilton, attending Florence Rideout Elementary School then going on to attend Wilton Co-Op High School as well. As a child, he played "pee-wee" football for two years with the Amherst and Milford "Patriots" teams. He also played basketball and eventually went on to play for his high school's team. In addition, Jake played baseball with the annual Wilton area recreational teams. One of his most loved passions was flying. He soloed for the first time at Boire field in Nashua, NH on April 7th,...

Roger William Foisy, 81, of Hudson, NH passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones on December 8, 2020. He was born September 6, 1939, in Marlborough, MA to parents Edgar and Philinda (Tambling) Foisy. Roger married the love of his life, Marie (McQuade) Foisy on October 13, 1956 and they built a wonderful life and family together. Roger worked as a rigger for 25 years at Raytheon followed by another 24 years at Diggins & Rose, both jobs he truly enjoyed. He was also an active minister in the Hudson, NH Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He and his wife enjoyed volunteering on many ministry trips to places such as Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Downeast Maine,...

Carrie S. DeBell, daughter of Robert & Susan S. DeBell of Ithaca, NY, came into this world on September 26, 1956. She lived with immense inner strength, radiating Faith, Hope and Love, joyfully embracing all the beauty and goodness in life. During her most challenging times which included recurrent and, ultimately, terminal cancer, she bestowed endless compassion and kindness to others, forever exhibiting an abundance of grace and humility. She continually surprised those around her with her humor and sharp wit. Time spent with family and friends was very precious. She cherished each moment while creating wonderful memories for all. Gatherings with cousins at the cottage were truly...

Joey Leighton Marden, 35, of Lyndeborough, NH passed unexpectedly on November 30, 2020. He was born on February 15, 1985 in Georgetown, SC, Joey was a true outdoorsman and that was clear to see by anyone who knew him. He loved to fish and shoot guns. Some of his favorite things to do was to go to camping, four-wheeling and in the winter go to camp in Maine snowmobiling. Truly anything that could be done outdoors he was all for it. He had a big heart. He was the kind of person that stops to help anyone in need . Joey worked as a construction laborer for D&M Construction out of Middleton, MA. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Joey is survived by his parents, David...

On Monday, November 30th, Jon Pearson passed away peacefully at his home in Mason, NH. Jon made his living as a stone mason but was skilled in many aspects of construction and mechanics. What he did not know how to do he figured out, often using ample amounts of duct tape and colorful language in the process! As a mason, he brought an incredible amount of attention to detail and pride to his trade. He always favored doing a job right versus cutting corners and maximizing profits. It was common for people to hire him again and again to do jobs at their homes once they got to experience the quality work he produced. It is safe to assume that many of the projects he did for innumerable...

On Monday, November 30th, Jon Pearson passed away peacefully at his home in Mason, NH. Jon made his living as a stone mason but was skilled in many aspects of construction and mechanics. What he did not know how to do he figured out, often using ample amounts of duct tape and colorful language in the process! As a mason, he brought an incredible amount of attention to detail and pride to his trade. He always favored doing a job right versus cutting corners and maximizing profits. It was common for people to hire him again and again to do jobs at their homes once they got to experience the quality work he produced. It is safe to assume that many of the projects he did for innumerable...

Ramona Mary Nita, 81, of Wilton, NH, died Nov. 27, 2020, at her home with her family be her side. Ramona was born on Aug. 13, 1939, in Nashua, NH. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Hennessy) Kulas. Ramona married her husband Albert on Nov. 26, 1959, Thanksgiving Day. They just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year. Together they raised their 3 children. Ramona worked as an electric assembler at SemiKron in Hudson, NH, and later worked for Frye's Measure Mill in Wilton, NH, until she retired. Ramona was a great baker and loved to cook for her family. She always looked forward to family gatherings where she could visit with her grandchildren. She was a very good...

"Love yourself. Embrace your life, with tender care." These are the words often spoken by dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Anna Margaret Faiello. Born on October 15, 1934 in East Boston, Anna was a dedicated artist starting her first art studio as a child in her grandfather's basement. Anna earned a BA in Ceramics and Sculpture from Massachusetts College of Art, becoming the first woman in her family to obtain a degree. Anna lived and worked in Brookline, then moved in the 60s to New York where she kept a large studio. She taught ceramics in Manhattan and frequently held salons for artists at her East Village home where she shared the unique and special feature of a lovingly cared for...

Theresa M. Martel, 87, of Milford, NH passed peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the Crestwood Nursing Home, Milford, NH. She was born January 6, 1933 in Winchendon, MA to parents Charles and Marie (Roy) Beletete. Theresa was known most for her love for her family. She left school in 9th grade to care for her siblings. She went on to marry the love of her life Paul Martel on April 16, 1955 and they lived a happy life together until his passing in 1997. She worked as an assembler at St. Gobain Ignitor Products in Milford, while also raising her family. In her free time she liked to make hook rugs and could always be found watching Judge Judy on TV. Theresa loved everybody no matter...

Thomas Levi Hartshorn, Sr, passed away peacefully at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack on Saturday October 24, 2020. After being surrounded by loving family members for a week, he was called home after his family had an opportunity to say their goodbyes. Born on January 4, 1946 in Lexington Virginia, Thomas resided most of his life in Amherst NH at a family homestead. He was predeceased by his mother Julia Mae Clark and his father Frank Hartshorn. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Marie Elizabeth Hartshorn, as well as his children Marilyn Goddard and her husband William of Wilton and Thomas Jr and his wife Christine of Amherst. He also leaves behind his dedicated...

Thomas Stott McCulla, born August 31st, 1937, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at the age of 83. Tom was a longtime resident of Rhododendron Road in Fitzwilliam, NH, and passed away there in the loving presence of his three children. Tom spent the majority of his childhood and adolescence in Crookston, Minnesota to parents Royal "Mac" McCulla and Dorothy Stott McCulla. He had one sister, Mary Wold from Boulder Creek CA, who passed away 10 months before him. Tom met and married his former wife, Beverly (Seeker) McCulla from Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1964. Tom was an excellent speaker and moderator, and attended Brown Institute Broadcasting School in Minneapolis,...

Leonard "Lenny" R. Migneault, 81, of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, after a long illness. He was born April 6, 1939, in Nashua, NH, to parents Roger and Lillian (Daigle) Migneault. Born and raised in Nashua, Leonard graduated from Nashua High School in 1956. He went on to join the Marine Corps Reserve's infantry unit in 1957 where he served for several years. He married Theresa (Ayotte) in 1958 at the Infant Jesus church in Nashua. In December of 1962 he joined the NH State Police where he worked as a State Trooper, eventually earning the title of Detective Sergeant. He retired from the police force in 1985. Lenny farmed all his life and owned...

Chester A Coulombe, Sr., 84, of Nashua NH passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2020. Born in Nashua, Chester was the son of the late Armand A and Adela M (Roy) Coulombe. Chester is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley A Coulombe. Sons, Timothy Coulombe, Bruce Coulombe, Chester Coulombe Jr and partner Jennifer Campbell. His daughters, Carolyn (Coulombe) Monasky and husband David Monasky, Tina (Coulombe) McClintock and husband Craig McClintock and daughter-in-law Patricia Coulombe. His 11 grandchildren, Alysha Maynard, Chelsi Coulombe, Taryn (Coulombe) Bushey, Ashley (Battle) Capistran, Madison Gannon, Spencer Battle, Jordan & Alex Coulombe, Hailey McClintock and...

Ernest Edward Parmenter, 85, passed peacefully at his Greenville home on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was born July 6, 1935 in Hudson, MA to parents Ernest and Irene (Brault) Parmenter. Ernest grew up in Hudson, MA, graduating from their high school in 1954. He went on to live a very fun filled life. He met his wife Claudette in Times Square when they both happened to be on a bus trip there at the same time. They went on to marry on April 22, 1974. He also worked at the Warwick Mills, retiring in 1998. Ernest and Claudette shared a love of travel and visited places all around the U.S. and Canada with some of their favorite spots being, New York City, Niagara Falls, Nashville, TN, and...