Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory

On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Reverend John B. Finnigan was called to his rest and to the glory of the Resurrection promised by the Lord. He was 91 years old. Father Finnigan was born on August 7, 1929 in Nashua, New Hampshire the eldest of the six children of the late Patrick and Margaret (Cotter) Finnigan. He was ordained a priest on June 3, 1961 by the Most Reverend Ernest J. Primeau, D.D., S.T.D. at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. Father Finnigan studied at Saint Philip Neri Preparatory Seminary, Boston, MA and then attended Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He completed his ecclesiastical studies at Saint Augustine's Seminary in Toronto, P.Q.,...

Patricia M. Jordan, 91, of Whitaker Place in Penacook, NH, died peacefully at her daughter's home on May 19, 2021. Born August 9, 1929 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the daughter of James and Mary (Donovan) Burns, she was a 1947 graduate of St. James High School in Haverhill. Patricia worked for several years at her husband's family restaurant in Newmarket, and retired from Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack after being employed for 18 years as a lab technician. In 1986 she and her husband John moved to Vero Beach, FL, where they lived until moving back to New Hampshire (Concord) in 2003. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, John C. Jordan of Penacook; 4 children, Vincent Jordan of...

Joyce Adel Korn, 76, of Main Street, died peacefully on May 17, 2021 at Exeter Hospital. Born June 11, 1944 in Dublin, NH, she was raised by the most wonderful foster parents Jerry & Marge Janda. She also had two very influential people in her life Mr. William Bridgham the Police Chief of Keene and his wife Adel. While growing up she attended the Malborough School system. After high school she worked at Keene Co-Operative & National Bank where she met George. Later her career became transporting students with special needs, originally at Seacoast Learning Collaborative as a driver, dispatcher, and supervisor. After a bit of convincing George and Joyce started Safeway Training...

Francis (Frank) Daniel McCann, Jr., 82, historian of Latin America died on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 from complications related to a stroke. Frank was born December 15, 1938 in Lackawanna, NY, and grew up on Colton Avenue as part of a tight-knit community of friends and relatives, residing near the Basilica of Our Lady of Victory and in the shadow of Bethlehem Steel Mill. Frank was professor emeritus of history at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) where he taught from 1972 -2007. His scholarly life was devoted to the study of Brazil. He was fluent in Portuguese and spoke excellent portu?ol. At the university, he taught a wide range of courses on Latin American history and Native...

Francis (Frank) Daniel McCann, Jr., 82, historian of Latin America died on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 from complications related to a stroke. Frank was born December 15, 1938 in Lackawanna, NY, and grew up on Colton Avenue as part of a tight-knit community of friends and relatives, residing near the Basilica of Our Lady of Victory and in the shadow of Bethlehem Steel Mill. Frank was professor emeritus of history at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) where he taught from 1972 -2007. His scholarly life was devoted to the study of Brazil. He was fluent in Portuguese and spoke excellent portu?ol. At the university, he taught a wide range of courses on Latin American history and Native...

Eliot P. Bosinger, 83, of Brookside Drive and formerly of Newmarket and Lake Park, FL died peacefully on March 5, 2021 at his home in Exeter. Born January 23, 1938 in Boston, MA, he was the son of Henry and Mary (Martin) Bosinger. He graduated from Newmarket High School, Class of 1955, Plymouth State College with a BS, Class of 1965 and received his MS from New England College in 1972. Eliot served in the US Army from 1956-1959. Eliot was a teacher at Newburyport High School for 32 years and at Newmarket High School for 3 years. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Newmarket and was a forty-year member of the Port Golf League at Pease Golf Course. Predeceased by his siblings, Henry...

Margaret (Marney) Sumner, 90, of Durham Point Road died peacefully on February 20, 2021 at Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital in Woburn, MA. Born November 6, 1930 in Newport, she was the daughter of Mayo and Marion (Armstrong) Strong. She attended the Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing. Marney worked as a secretary for many years at Oyster River School District. In 1979, Marney transferred her DAR membership to Margery Sullivan Chapter in Dover, NH. She served as State Chair of DAR Schools and Ellis Island and is a member of NHSODAR Chapter Regents Club. She served as Chapter Regent 1985-1989. She was honored by the Gagnon Administration, NHSODAR, as their first NH DAR Profile...

Robert Lynn Wells of Nottingham, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021 unexpectedly due to complications from colon cancer. Robert, a beloved husband and devoted father, was born July 12, 1943 to Donald and Francis Wells of Sidney, Montana. He graduated in 1961 from Bend High School and then embarked on a challenging educational journey, earning a Bachelors (1966), Masters (1981) and PhD (1986) from the University of Oregon in Special Education and Rehabilitation. Robert served as a public school teacher and administrator, consultant and university professor at the University of Oregon, University of Illinois, and the University of New Hampshire, ultimately...

Edward A. Pelczar, 72, passed from this life to the next on January 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Born May 21, 1948 in Exeter, NH he was the son of Bernard A. and Madeline (Nason) Pelczar. In September of 1975 he married Helen Beairsto and they raised two sons, Michael A. Pelczar and wife Ashley and their children, Tobin (who passed in 2015), Nason and Maisy, and Mark E. Pelczar all of Newmarket. He is predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Helen Pelczar who died in 2020. Ed owned and operated Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home in Newmarket from 1986-2018. A public walkthru will be held on Sunday, January 10th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at...

Janet McBride-Smith, 56, of Newfields, NH and Rotonda West, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grand-Mother, Friend. Janet spent six years in the Navy working in Communications. She was an MBA graduate of UNH. Janet Smith was born in Lowell, MA on February 9, 1964, daughter of Raymond Landry and the late Barbara Roberts. She moved to Newfields where she became the Chairwoman of the Selectmen. She went on to become a Real Estate Broker and spent her career in Property Management. Janet was a firm believer that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. She is survived by her husband...

Janet McBride-Smith, 56, of Newfields, NH, and Rotonda West, FL, passed away December 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grand-Mother, Friend. Janet spent six years in the Navy working in Communications. She was an MBA graduate of UNH. Janet Smith was born in Lowell, MA on February 9, 1964, daughter of Raymond Landry and the late Barbara Roberts. She moved to Newfields where she became the Chairwoman of the Selectmen. She went on to become a Real Estate Broker and spent her career in Property Management. Janet was a firm believer that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. She is survived by her husband Gary D....

Theresa Beatrice Gendron Pinette (September 05, 1941 - November 11, 2020) Terri passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Amesbury Massachusetts predeceased by her parents William and Bertha Maryea Gendron and her siblings, Donald, George and Richard and by her husband Elmer Nicolas Pinette. She is survived by her friend Walter Fifield of Goffstown. Her five children~ Son Kevin G. Pinette and wife Kelly Frank Pinette of Franklin and their children. Kyle and Nicole Grant Pinette of Concord, and their children Hailey, Noah and Lydia. Kari Pinette Flournoy and husband Mitchell Flournoy of Boscawen and their children Paytin and Carter. Kristopher Pinette and wife Haley...

Dwight Webb, beloved professor in Counselor Education at the University of New Hampshire, passed away on September 11th. at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. During his distinguished 42 year career, he trained over 1000 counselors. Dwight was happiest around family and friends, singing harmonies and folk tunes. He traveled extensively and authored three books including: "Divorce and Separation Recovery", "The Soul of Counseling" and "Building Heaven on Earth," Dwight will be remembered for his warm smile and kind heart. Celebration of Life Service Oct.11th. 1-3 at the Browne Center, UNH. In his memory donations can be made to: UNH Foundation, 15 Strafford Ave....

Theodore (Ted) Metcalf peacefully slipped away from us on August 29, 2020, six weeks shy of his 102nd birthday. Ted was born in Rockville, CT, on October 9, 1918, the only child of Martin Van Buren and Emily (Hall) Metcalf. Growing up, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent many happy days at the family camp, known as The Mission. There, he developed a deep and lasting love for the beauty of nature, and the outdoors. As a young man, Ted excelled in science. He attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston, and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1940. He went on to pursue a Master's in Bacteriology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It was there that he met and married his...

Francis X. Cronin, 76, of Hall Road, formerly of East Kingston, died peacefully on July 4, 2020 at Exeter Hospital. Born May 27, 1944 in Medford, MA, he was the son of Francis R. and Mary H. (Dempsey) Cronin. He graduated from Medford High School and received his BS from Northeastern University. Francis served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He later worked as a Security Systems Coordinator for the State of New Hampshire. He was an active communicant of St. Michael Church in Exeter and member of the Knights of Columbus-4th degree. He also was an active member of many veteran and civic clubs in NH and FL. He was predeceased in 2014 by his wife Donna (Nordin) Cronin. He is...

Scott Bradley True, 57, of Lamprey Lane died peacefully on May 11, 2020 at his residence in Lee. Born November 22, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Melbern and Virginia L. (Cleveland) True. Scott graduated from Pinkerton Academy 1981, Political Science followed by a M. Ed at UNH. worked at Moharimet and Northwood Elementary School as a teacher, and also worked for Pearl Boys of D&R Painting. Scott was a devoted soccer player and fan. He was an Allstar Fullback for Pinkerton where his skills earned him honors from the NSCAA making the All New England High School Soccer Team. He continued to play Fullback for UNH all four years of his undergraduate making team Captain...

Edgar Edward Moisan Jr., 80, died peacefully on February 1, 2020 at Hyder House Hospice in Dover. He had resided in Dover for the past 15 years and lived in Pittsburg, New Hampshire for 10 years prior. Born August 21, 1939 in Exeter, he was the son of Edgar E. and Veryle (Carpenter) Moisan. Edgar graduated from Newmarket High School, Class of 1958,moving on to own and operate the family business of Rockingham Gas Company in Newmarket for over twenty-five years until 1985. His need for ambitious tasks and his meticulous nature were reflected in the projects that he undertook. At thirty years of age he built a 40' sport fisherman boat and later as his interests turned to antique...

Harold E. Snow 97, Passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 21, at Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood. Born January 4, 1923 in Saugus Mass. He was the son of Ezra and Hazel L. (Downey) Snow. He was a graduate of Saugus High School. Harold was Predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Virginia (Harmon) Snow, who passed away in October 2019. Harold served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Satterlee. He was a member of both the Kingston VFW, and Masonic Lodge. He was employed for Public Service in Newington for 28 years. Harold most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, hunting, fishing and Camping...

Kyle A. Barnett, 31, of Newmarket died unexpectedly January 15, 2020 from coronary artery atherosclerosis. Born April 18, 1988 in Manassas, VA, he was the son of Maury K. Barnett and the late Constance (Kolb) Barnett. A graduate of Londonderry High School, Class of 2006 he went onto Keene State College where he graduated with a degree in Safety Studies. While in college he excelled in sports as well as academics, playing defense for the Keene State College Men's Lacrosse team. In 2010, he was selected to play in the USILA North-South Senior game in Maryland. Kyle later played in The North American Lacrosse League (NALL) for the Boston Rockhoppers and in 2013 they won the North American...

Lawrence "Larry" Pickering, 72, of Ash Swamp Road, died September 2, 2019 at his home in Newmarket after a 5-year illness as a result of Melanoma. Born May 15, 1947 in Rochester, NH, he was the son of Eleanor (Beals) Pickering. He moved to Newmarket at the age of 8 and was a 1965 graduate of Newmarket High School. Larry lived a principled life, was quick with his humor, and was always willing to help someone in need. Larry was a very committed man. Committed to his work, with 35 years of service at Public Service of NH. Committed to his town, where he held multiple roles in the Newmarket town government including Town Council and Chairman, Town Moderator and Budget Committee. And...

Anne Hunter, 72, died September 1, 2019 at Hanover Hill Health Care Center in Manchester. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Stephen Hunter of Fremont; 1 son, James D. Hunter of Hampton and his children Sarah and Elizabeth; a daughter Cynthia A. Turkington and her husband Ryan of Fremont and their children Andrew and Brady; 2 brothers, David Holcomb of Newbury, NH and Charles Holcomb of Nashua, NH; 2 sisters, Beth Franzen and her husband William and Lynn Holcomb both of Westmoreland, NH; several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5th from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter Road (Route 108), Newmarket. Funeral Services...