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Ellen Elizabeth Tracy-Scannell, 66, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Manchester, NH, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 16, 1956, in Arlington, Virginia, she is the daughter of Dr. Charles and Sara (York) Tracy. Ellen was raised in Belmont, MA, along with brothers and sisters Cathleen, Charles, Sara, Robert, and Ann. Ellen attended Fairfield College and Boston College, where she graduated with a Master's Degree in English Literature. She taught at several New England colleges over her career. Most recently, Ellen taught English as a second language with the Sisters of Mercy in Manchester. She highly valued education and never stopped learning throughout her life....

Richard M Harrington of New Boston NH passed away peacefully following a brief Illness on May 15 2022. He was born on May 7 1945 in Peterborough NH to Walter and Natalienne (Blake) Harrington of Hancock NH . Richard grew up in Hancock and held the spot of his family home close to his heart. He was drafted into the army in 1965 where he served in the Vietnam war until 1967. Richard married his wife Christine Bauer in 1979 and worked as Head Groundskeeper for the Conval school district for twenty-seven years until he retired in 2007. Richard loved being outside and found joy as an avid gardener and outdoorsman. He had an unmatched sense of humor and a gift of recounting unique anecdotes...

David Jackson Moore of Bedford, NH, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2022 at his home. Son of the late Elizabeth and Harvey Moore of Boston, MA. Beloved husband of Michelle (Goulet) Moore for 39 years. Dear and devoted father of David B. Moore of Bedford, NH and Nathaniel P. Moore of Burlington, VT. David was survived by his sister, Betsy Mills, and brothers Peter and Gregory Moore and their families. Faithful son-in-law of JoAnn P. Goulet, of Bedford, NH. He was the loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. David attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School before attending The University of New Hampshire majoring in Business Administration. He then obtained his Master's Degree at Boston...

Lorenzo Joe Perry passed away on May 6, 2022 at the NH Veterans Home at the age of 97. Born on February 19, 1925 in St. Sabastian, Quebec Canada. Joe was a proud WWll navy Seabee serving in the South Pacific on Eniwetok, Saipan and Tinian in the Marshall Islands. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Campaign ribbon with 3 battle stars, the American campaign ribbon and the victory ribbon with campaign medals. Joe was a life member of the navy Seabees of America and a chapter member of island X-16 of Florida. Joe was director of public works in Greenville Maine and director of public works in Goffstown New Hampshire for 23 years. He retired in 1987. Joe was predeceased by his 1st wife of 38 years...

Melony L. Kaylor, 44, passed away on Monday May 2, 2022 in Concord, NH. Born on April 17, 1978 in Manchester, NH she is the daughter of Gregory and Sidney Kaylor. Melony worked as a Licensed Nursing Assistant for many years. She enjoyed coloring, being in nature, traveling, and spending time with family. She is survived by her Daughter Mikayla Cochran and son Caiden goode, Father Gregory Kaylor, brother Ian kaylor, sister in law Mollie Kaylor, and nephew Logan Kaylor Calling hours will be held on Friday May 13, 2022 from 3pm to 6pm at the French and Rising Funeral, 17 S. Mast Street Goffstown, NH 03045. Private funeral services will ne held at the convenience of the family. For more...

The Rev. William E. Exner (Bill), born 8 April 1954, died peacefully in his sleep on 24 April 2022. He was the son of the late Elizabeth (Myers) Exner and Edward Exner of Fairport, NY. Rev. Exner grew up in upstate New York, graduating from Fairport High School, where he met his future wife of 46 years, Jane Bluhm. An avid, lifelong athlete, Bill was on the varsity hockey and soccer teams before graduating in 1972. He went to college at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he played hockey for two years before transferring to Ithaca College (BA in Sociology). In 1982, he received his Master of Divinity degree from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA. His first position...

Richard Eldon Townes, 66, of Weare passed away on April 19th after a 7-year battle with early onset Alzheimer's. He grew up in Weare and attended Weare Schools. He worked mostly with his father Eldon for EJ Townes + Son Construction for several years, then ran it for several years as Townes Excavation Corp. with his son Eldon. He raced snowmobiles with his Uncle Roy, and in 1979 he won the USSA World Series. He was a driver with his dad for the Sassy Massey pulling tractor, and they also raced mini sprint cars. He loved to coach his 4 sons, and other kids in soccer and basketball, and camping with them. He then became an avid bicyclist. Surprise- he raced those too! He and Lynda...

Born in Manchester, NH on October, 29 1934. Richard had lived in Goffstown for most of his life before moving to Weare 30 years ago. He was the son of Frank and Louise (McLean) Hamblett. Mr. Hamblett worked for several garages in the Manchester area. Dick worked for the Standard Fence Co. as a welder and small engine mechanic for 18 years. He also worked for Lakeside Lanes and the Bowl-O-Drome as an automatic pinsetter technician. His hobby was trout fishing and trap shooting. Dick was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Helen (Little) Hamblett in 2004. He was also predeceased by his sister Pearl Durant. This family includes one son, Richard Hamblett Jr. of Hillsboro, three daughters...

Elaine C. Emerton, 94, passed away on April 1, 2022 Manchester, NH. She was born in Warner, NH on October 4, 1927, the daughter of Addison and Elsie (Morton) Colby. She was predeceased by her 2 sisters, Madeline Fuller and Jeanette Smith, and 1 brother, George Colby. Elaine graduated from Simonds Free High School in Warner, NH and Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA with a degree in nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Concord Hospital, Concord, NH, Moore General Hospital in Goffstown, and The Lemire Nursing Home, Goffstown. After her nursing career, Elaine worked for the Town of Goffstown for over 20 years, first as the Deputy Town Clerk and then was elected as the Town...

On Tuesday, March 29th, Palmer "Brandy" Lynn Mitroff (75) died peacefully in the arms of her daughter listening to her favorite tunes. Special thanks to Dan MacDonald and the EMT crew and to the ladies in the Caregiver group in New Boston, who all helped support Brandy and helped her feel more comfortable in her final weeks. Also to Elliott Hospital medical and care teams, for helping to guide her daughter in carrying out Brandy's wishes. Hardworking, passionate and devoted...Brandy demonstrated these three words repeatedly throughout her life to her daughter, her husband, family, animals and to her town. Brandy was born in Dacator, GA. Throughout her young life, she lived in various...

Lori Beth, age 60, a resident at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough, NH passed away Tuesday, March 29th, after a period of declining health battling Dementia. Lori was born in Goffstown, NH on June 13th, 1961 daughter of Richard and Claire Hunter. She graduated from Weare High School. She spent the majority of her life in Northfield, NH and she worked in Franklin at Paul Smith Elementary School as a Speech Assistant. She loved to do crafts and made homemade gifts for her friends and family for every holiday. She also enjoyed Country music and country line-dancing. Family and friends were the most important thing to Lori and it showed every time she was around them! She was...

Christopher Allen Powden passed away on Thursday March 24th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with illness. He was 64. Chris was born on February 18th, 1958 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Charles and Doris Powden. As one of 7 children Chris had long been a family man. One of Chris's biggest joys was raising his three children Casey, Marykate, and Michael with his wife Beverly. One of Chris's proudest moments was adding an additional daughter to the family when Michael married his wife Laura. Recently, Chris had discovered the joy of being a grandparent to the light of his life, Jax. As a long time resident of Goffstown Chris enjoyed bringing joy to everyone he encountered...

Margaret V. (Lagace) Bournival, 102, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long ilness on March 16, 2022 at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH. Born on August 3, 1919 in Montreal, Canada she is the daughter of the late Julien & Elizabeth ( Guilbeault) Lagace. Margaret was raised in Connecticut and spent most of her adult life in New Hampshire, where she graduated from Manchester West High. She worked many years as a secretary at several local businesses where she met her future husband J. Maurice Bournival. Ending her career at Saint Anselm College in the dean of student's office. Continuing her close connection to Saint Anselm, Margaret earned a Bachelor...

Terry Lee Driscoll resident of Goffstown New Hampshire passed away on March 15th 2022. Terry was the son of Martin and Sheila Driscoll of Salem New Hampshire. Terry started his career as an HVAC technician and mastered his craft until he retired in 2015. Terry spent his retirement days doing what he loved to do, fishing, riding his motorcycle and above all spending time with a young boy he considered his grandchild. Terry is survived by his son Jason Mongeon, sister Cheryl Ann Story, life partner Cindy Loranger and her children Amanda, Matthew, Mark and grandchild Grayson. Terry will be put to rest next to his parents at Hillside Cemetery in Jefferson New Hampshire. Celebration of life...

Stan J Andrewski, Jr. 73 passed away on February 13, 2022 with his loving wife Lynn, by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 17, 1948, he resided in New Jersey until he relocated his family to Webster NH in 1978. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He owned and operated Stan's Gunsmithing from 1980 until 2013 and fully retired from Gunsmithing in 2019. He mastered his craft for over 50 years and was well renowned. He was featured in Machine Gun News and Small Arms Review. On several occasions he was contracted by the US Military to test and evaluate new weapons. He was a partner in LUSA USA Firearms, and operated LUSA for several years....

Michael N.Piacentini, Mikee P, 60, passed away on Friday Febuary 11,2022 in Manchester NH. Born on August 1,1961 in Norwalk Ct.He is the son of Frank and Marion(Roberts)Piacentini. Michael loved sports , especially the New England patriots, he was an avid golfer and loved to read . He is survived by his sister Lynne Clark and husband Guy, nephew Dalton Clark and wife Jocelyne, nephew. Eric Clark and wife Lisa, and niece Leigh Ranfos and husband Troy, and his three great Nieces and two great nephews. In lieu of flowers all donations to the Manchester food pantry.

Born April 1st 1945 , To February,9,2022 Leaving behide her loving husband Jerry Llyod Bailey Sr of Weare NH and Two daughters Marcia M Lambert of Manchester NH, Donna J Jordan of Manchester NH Four Grandchilren , Tabitha Jordan ,Nicholais P Bailey, Timothy A Lambert , Cheyenne L Jordan Two Great grandchildren, Ryan A Lambert , Autumn Rose Marie Lambert , Many in laws and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Hillside cemetery at a later date

Nathan Parker Collins 1987-2022, of Goffstown NH, formerly from Lyndeborough NH, left this world far too early. Survived by his parents David A, and Dora D Collins, by Brothers Jason, Grant and Adam Copeland. There will be no public service. He will be missed. He was loved. He will not be forgotten. His passion was to create new worlds for the games he loved. May he be at peace in a world his dreams inspired, riding off into the sunset on his off-road Segway. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.frenchandrising.com

Arlene Z. Lance 95, died February 3, 2022 following a period of declining health. Born in Woodsville OK, she was the daughter of Willis S. and Myrtis (Lawhorn) McDaniel. During her working career she was employed as a Credit Manager for Newport Hospital in VT and served as a Case Worker for the state of NJ. She was a devoted wife and mother and took great joy in her children and grandchildren. Arlene was predeceased by her husband Carroll Dean Lance and four siblings Katherine McDaniel, LaDean McDaniel, Imogene McDaniel and Willis McDaniel. She is survived by her sister La Rue Jones, daughter Linda Beaulieu and husband Dennis, daughter Robin Gagne and husband Bill, son John Lance and...

Arlene Z. Lance 95, died February 3, 2022 following a period of declining health. Born in Woodsville OK, she was the daughter of Willis S. and Myrtis (Lawhorn) McDaniel. During her working career she was employed as a Credit Manager for Newport Hospital in VT and served as a Case Worker for the state of NJ. She was a devoted wife and mother and took great joy in her children and grandchildren. Arlene was predeceased by her husband Carroll Dean Lance and four siblings Katherine McDaniel, LaDean McDaniel, Imogene McDaniel and Willis McDaniel. She is survived by her sister La Rue Jones, daughter Linda Beaulieu and husband Dennis, daughter Robin Gagne and husband Bill, son John Lance and...

Edna C. Hunter, 91, of Goffstown, NH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 1, 2022. Born on September 2, 1930 in Braintree, MA, she was the daughter of Joseph Krocker and Alice (Simon) Pottie. Edna worked as a teacher for the Boston Public Schools for many years until she retired to her favorite place on the Piscataquog River in Goffstown, NH. At her home she hosted many family and friend get-togethers where everybody enjoyed long boat rides, good food and laughter. Some of her favorite things were going to the theater, seeing the Boston Pops, gardening, fishing, swimming, quality time with her grandchildren, and enjoying watching the river roll by. She was a "master level" Trivial...