Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation - Woodsville

Hebron, NH - Barbara A. LaFlamme, 91, passed away on April 29, 2025. Barbara was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, on December 6, 1933, to Franklin Miner, Sr., and Irene (Murphy) Miner. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Earl LaFlamme of Hebron, NH; she is also survived by their children, Roger LaFlamme and wife Joanne of Florida, and Teri Pillar and husband John of Connecticut; four beloved grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy Lanning of Knoxville, TN. Barbara came from a large and loving family and is predeceased by six of her siblings; her son, Dale LaFlamme; and a great-granddaughter. She had a long and successful career and retired as an...

Richard Boch, beloved patriarch of the Boch family and a visionary in the automotive industry, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on April 18, 2025. Known affectionately as "Grampy," he was the kind of grandfather everyone wished they had?devoted, generous, and larger than life. Richard was a cornerstone of Boch Automotive, helping build and lead one of the most recognized and successful automotive groups in New England. Through hard work, grit, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence, he played a major role in shaping the dealership into a household name. His passion for the business was matched by his leadership, integrity, and ability to connect with people?from customers to...

Judith "Judy" Louise Sellinger, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She went to be with her Valentine, "Bill." Judith was born in Staten Island, NY on February 20, 1940, the daughter of Edythe & Harold Giddes. She graduated from business school in Staten Island and worked for RCA Communications in New York City. She married the love of her life on May 22, 1960, and lived and raised her three children in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Judith enjoyed her sewing group with her friends in New Jersey and being involved with her husband, Bill in his deep sea fishing business and running an ice business. In 1979, she moved to Haverhill, NH and continued her life working at the Grafton...

Richard G. McDanolds, 95, North Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a period of failing health. He was born in Woodsville, NH on October 05, 1929 to Roe and Althea (Gilcrest) McDanolds. He graduated from Haverhill Academy and then from the University of New Hampshire. He met Inka Koski while a student at UNH and they married on October 10, 1953 in Newport, NH. He married Liela Wirkkala on February 29, 1996. Richard and Inka moved to the family farm in North Haverhill where they raised their family. Richard was a founding board member of the North Haverhill Fair Association, which he served for over 75 years. He taught 4-H tractor driving and was a...

Katherine E. Davis died peacefully on January 8, 2025, after suffering a stroke on Cape Cod. She was born on April 12, 1955, to Irving Kirk Smith and Eva Muller Smith in Bergen County, New Jersey. A private Celebration of Life will be held in June 2025 for family and friends. To offer the family an online condolence, please visit www.rickerfh.com Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Monroe, NH - Mary B. Thorne-Thomsen died peacefully on December 22nd, 2024, surrounded by loving family and friends at Christmastime. She was 46 years old. Affectionately known as Mary B. or B., Mary had a clever sense of humor and loved to sing and socialize. Her favorite moments were spent conversing in her own language with whomever she could tempt with a cheerful "how are you?" Mary lit up her world with an exuberant spirit and endured her hardships with resilience. She thought sneezing was hilarious and had perfect singing pitch. Mary lived her early years with her parents, Catherine (Kit) Harwood and John Thorne-Thomsen, Sr., her sister Laurie, and her brother John in South...

(Revised obituary) Edward W. Davie, most recently from Concord, New Hampshire, passed away on December 3rd, 2024. He was 96. Ed, known to his Forest Grove United Methodist Church friends as the "Gentle Bass", was born to Harold and Christine (Lamphere) Davie on April 11, 1928, in Hornell, New York. After graduating from Alfred State University in Alfred, NY, with a degree in Ceramic Engineering, he married his first wife, Rosalie (Lee) Ruth (Morgan) Davie, settling shortly thereafter on a "gentleman's farm" in Bainbridge, NY. He was employed by Bendix, Corp. (Amphenol) in the small town of Sidney, NY. His focus there was in Metrology (measurements, calibration and QC) and there he remained...

Edward W. Davie, most recently from Concord, New Hampshire, passed away on December 3rd, 2024. He was 96. Ed, known to his Forest Grove United Methodist Church friends as the "Gentle Bass", was born to Harold and Christine (Lamphere) Davie on April 11, 1928, in Hornell, New York. After graduating from Alfred State University in Alfred, NY, with a degree in Ceramic Engineering, he married his first wife, Rosalie "Lee" Ruth (Morgan) Davie, settling shortly thereafter on a "gentleman's farm" in Bainbridge, NY. He was employed by Bendix, Corp. (Amphenol) in the small town of Sidney, NY. His focus there was in Metrology (measurements, calibration and QC) and there he remained until his...

Josephine Grace Leonard, 2 months, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where she was born on September 5, 2024, to Dylan and Kylee (Powers) Leonard. Josephine is predeceased by her grandfather, Randy C. Morrison. She was loved and will be missed by her parents Dylan and Kylee Leonard of Haverhill, NH; grandparents, Cassandra J. Morrison of Wentworth, NH, Kathleen M. Powers of Haverhill, NH, and Brian D. Powers of Gilford, NH; great-grandparents, Jacquelyn N. Kirk of Wentworth, NH, Nancy L. Cochran of Tilton, NH, and Thomas C. Powers of Rogersville, MO; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends. Calling hours will be Saturday...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Lawrence "Larry" Arthur Wilcox, 76, on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home in Piermont, NH. Larry was born in Jamestown, NY on February 8, 1948, to Richard and June (Bates) Wilcox. Larry was a graduate of Chautauqua Central School in 1966 where he participated in band, French Club, and the Senior Class play. He graduated from Geneseo State University (SUNY at Geneseo) in 1970. Larry retired in 2016 after 38 years as Project Manager at The Cheviot Corporation, Needham Heights, MA. In 1988 Larry and Jane made their home in Newton, MA, with a vacation home in Piermont, NH. They relocated to Piermont during COVID. Larry and Jane enjoyed many...

Robert James Mawson, 89, Bath, NH, died at home with family at his side on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born September 18, 1935, in Lawrence, MA, the son of Gordon and Catherine (Nauiokas) Mawson. He was educated in Salem, NH, and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1953. Following high school, he attended Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, NH for one year where he played three sports, did janitor work for the headmaster, and on his 18th birthday he met his future wife, Elinor. He received his bachelor's degree in education from Plymouth State University, where he played varsity baseball. In 1968, he earned his master's degree from Northeastern University. His teaching career began...

Christa Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Piermont on October 22nd, 2024 at the age of 63. She was born in Hanover, NH to Christa (Lehman) Harris & Beverly Harris. Christa's mother was remarried in 1968 to Clyde "Bud" Blanchard, and both predeceased her. Bud adopted Christa and her brother Greg and is who she knew as her dad. Christa attended Woodstock Elementary and Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock, VT before moving south and living in Douglasville, GA. She later moved to Chesterfield, VA where she met and married David Davis in 1979. Together, they had two children, Melissa and Wes. They moved north to North Hartland, VT, but found their forever home in...

Marcia Edith Bridge, 79, Ryegate, VT, formally of Providence, RI, died on October 10, 2024. For complete obituary and service information please visit www.rickerfh.com

Gail Irene (Cook) Rehm, 84, a longtime resident of Arlington and Rockport, MA, passed away on the morning of September 27, 2024. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts and was the daughter of William Cook and Irene Slater. After graduating high school, she married Robert Rehm. Gail was a school administrative assistant and retired from the Lexington School system after a long career. Gail and her husband enjoyed a retirement on the small ocean town of Rockport Massachusetts where she was active in the local arts scene often volunteering and attending performances at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Gail is survived by her only daughter Gayle-Ann Rust and her husband David of Bath, NH, his...

Robert Joseph Rehm, Jr., 89, a longtime resident of Arlington and Rockport, MA, passed away on the morning of September 11, 2024. He was born in Melrose, MA to Pearl and Robert Rehm Sr., on January 12, 1935. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy, followed by an enlistment in the Air Force. After the military Robert worked as a truck driver, plumbing specialist, and transit bus driver. Robert and his wife enjoyed a retirement on the small ocean town of Rockport Massachusetts where he took many walks downtown and played cribbage at the local American Legion. Robert is survived by his wife Gail, his only daughter Gayle-Ann Rust and her husband David of Bath, NH, his...

Lucas Dean Davidson took his own life on August 27, 2024, at the age of 32, Luke was the son of Perry and Dina Davidson. He was born on December 26th, 1991, in Concord NH. Luke spent his short life in Auburn, New Hampshire with his loving family. Luke is survived by his mother Dina Davidson, brother Jacob (Rachel) Davidson, Ean Davidson, and his only niece Karmella Mae Davidson. His grandmother Helen Page, his aunts, Maria Trombley, Krista Trombley, Monika (Rich) Williams and Christal Millette. His uncles Phil (Annette) Davidson, and Tommy Davidson. Luke was loved and will be missed by his many cousins. Luke is preceded in death by his father Perry Davidson, his grandparents, Dean...

Fred C. Donald Jr., 88, died after a short period of failing health on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Berlin, VT. He was born in Graniteville, VT on July 14, 1936, to Fred C. and Emily (King) Donald. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1954 and attended the University of Vermont. Fred married Judith Hobbs, on January 12, 1971, in Montpelier, VT. He went to work for the Agency of Transportation in Vermont after college. He retired as a project supervisor after 42 years. In retirement he worked as a consultant for Peters Construction for several years. Fred and Judie wintered in Cape Coral for over 20 years. He was an avid Duplicate Bridge...

Ryegate, VT - Louis Brugliera, Jr., died at the Jack Byrne Center on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 85. He was born in Brockton, MA on September 16, 1938; his parents were Josephine (Tribulauskas) and Louis Brugliera, Sr. Louis and his two brothers, Raymond and Joseph, were raised in Mansfield, MA. He graduated from Boston Trade School in 1959, he worked for himself and his family. He volunteered for the Norton Rescue Squad and enjoyed the civil service so much that in 1966 he joined the Norton Police Department. He retired in 1986 as a Detective Sergeant. He married Catherine (Morison) and they had two sons. They moved up to Ryegate, VT and built a home there. Louis and his wife loved to hunt...

Janice (Robinson) Estes passed peacefully in her home on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her children and beloved dog. Janice was born on May 15, 1946, to Charlotte (Camp) and John F. Robinson. Janice was raised in New Haven, CT. She attended the Eli Whitney trade school where she learned the art of sewing. She turned her trade into a career through her work as a seamstress in alteration shops and bridal boutiques. She later started her own business doing alterations and making American Girl doll clothes. Janice could be found at craft fairs throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, where she enjoyed selling her doll clothes to a large following. Janice met her husband of 60 years, Paul Estes in...

Russ Haviland passed away peacefully in North Haverhill, New Hampshire on April 18, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1941, in Brattleboro, Vermont to E. Randall Haviland and Gretchen (Shaw) Haviland. Russ's time was a life well-lived in the mountains of Vermont, fulfilling his dream of raising a big family with his wife of 50 years, Margaret "Peg" Haviland, serving his community as an educator and farming the land. Russ was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, Keene State College, and Fitchburg State College, where he pursued advanced degrees to prepare him for a long career in education. Russ also proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964, where he was stationed in Germany....

Age 55, of Newbury, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH. Born in Quincy, MA, on September 17, 1968, to Allan M. Gurney and Claire L. Gurney. Lisa attended Oxbow High School, Franklin Pierce University NH, and Springfield State College MA Lisa was a dedicated worker and when she committed to something she could be tireless...she held a variety of jobs, all of which involved dealing closely with the public, usually in charitable work, such as with the Upper Valley Press, Easter Seals, and the Upper Valley Haven for 13 years. She was crucial in helping to establish and run the family's businesses, most famously their small chain of Superior Video...