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Martha V. Jarvis-also fondly known as "Marty," 84, of Exeter, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. She was born on March 8th, 1941 in Woonsocket, RI, daughter of the late Richard and Pearl (Anderson) Van Dyke. Marty grew up in Millville, MA, one of two children in her family and graduated from Blackstone High School, class of 1959. Marty and Robert were classmates in school and eventually reconnected with Robert, whom she knew through church. While Bob was in college they started dating and were married on May 20th, 1967. Together they lived in Framingham, MA for about 5 years, and then moved to Westborough, MA from the early 1970's until 2018. She grew up a devout...

Carole McGee Merrifield of Exeter, NH, formerly of Lexington, MA, beloved wife of John F. Merrifield, died November 22, 2025. Born April 25, 1936, in Auburn, ME, Carole was the daughter of the late Frederick R. and Ora Bridgham McGee, and was predeceased by her sister, Lois McGee Gutmann. She is survived by stepdaughter, Martha Merrifield Martin and her husband Wes, of Sedgwick, ME, and stepson, Benjamin Merrifield and his wife Sarah, of Olympia, WA. She is also survived by grandchildren Luke Martin and wife Nina, Matthew Martin and fianc? Hanna, Anna and George Merrifield, great granddaughter Andie Martin, and niece Cynthia G. Morgan. Carole was a graduate of New England Deaconess Hospital...

Richard "Dick" LeBreux, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2025, in Brunswick, Maine. Dick's kindness, quiet strength, compassion, and generosity touched everyone who knew him. Family, friends, and community were at the foundation of his life. Steady and caring, he was always there to step in when someone needed help no matter how big or small the need. He was a constant and dependable source of warmth, guidance, and support and believed that the most meaningful way to make a difference was through simple, everyday kindness. Born on November 8, 1933, in Peabody, Massachusetts, Dick was the son of the late Ernest Alexander and Dorothy (Curley) LeBreux. He is...

Carole Lombardi Gaynor (DeeDee), 84, of Exeter and formerly of Brentwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Exeter, NH following a brief illness. She was born on December 20, 1940, in Everett, Massachusetts, the beloved middle child of the late John and Rose (Sferrazza) Lombardi. Carole was the devoted wife of the late John M. Gaynor, who predeceased her in 1989. A love story that began in high school, their family fondly remembers how Carole's charm, along with her stylish convertible and horn-rimmed glasses, first caught John's eye. The couple married in 1963 and made Brentwood their home in 1969, settling on Deer Hill Road, where Carole lived for many wonderful...

Clinton J Arnold Jr. (94) passed away on November 5, 2025, after a period of declining health. Clint was the son of Helen E (Ryan) Arnold and Clinton J Arnold Sr., born on August 27, 1931 in Danville, NH, above an old country store. He attended the Eaton School in Danville, followed by Sanborn Seminary in Kingston where he met his future wife, Carol. He graduated with the class of 1954 and participated in alumni reunions and Kingston Pizza alumni luncheons up until this Spring. Clint's high school years were interrupted to enlist in the U. S. Army, where he served in the Korean War as a Combat Medic and an MP at a POW Camp. He was wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart. In...

Thomas V.A. Kelsey Tom Kelsey passed away October 29, 2025 just a month shy of his 93rd birthday. Tom was finishing up the summer at his favorite place, his home on Squam Lake in Center Harbor, NH where he enjoyed hosting family and friends. After emergency surgery, he succumbed to post-operative complications. His three children were at his side. Tom was predeceased by his wife Liz of 61 years. Squam Lake was a constant in Tom's life. He first visited as a baby and spent his childhood summer vacations with cousins on the lake. Tom introduced his young family to the lake bringing them to Rockywold-Deephaven Camps, where his grandparents vacationed a generation earlier. Eventually, Tom and...

Mary Dupr? of Exeter, 96, died quietly in her sleep, after a long, full life, on October 27th, 2025 Born in Exeter, NH April 14, 1929, to John Wilburt Bentley and Signe Maria (Skogberg) Bentley she was a graduate of Newmarket High School and the University of NH. She earned a degree in anthropology with a minor in English. Mary is survived by brother John Bentley of Newmarket, NH, and children: Paul W. Dupr? of Newmarket, NH; Louise Dupr? of Pembroke, NH; Karen Dupr? and husband Frank Spiridigliozzi of Epping, NH; John Dupr? and wife Donna of Hudson, MA; Arthur Dupr? of Berlin, NH; Julie Gilman and husband Gregory of Exeter, NH; grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces, and...

Barbara J. Gallant, 66, of Newton, NH, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on February 10, 1959, in Exeter, NH, daughter of the late Roland and Bethel (Nicol) Estabrook. Barbara was raised in Newton alongside her brother, Steve, and was a 1977 graduate of Sanborn Regional High School. At just 15, she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Gallant. The two were high school sweethearts, and on January 28, 1978, they were married. They went on to share 47 wonderful years together, raising their family and making Newton their lifelong home. Barbara was hardworking, creative, and resourceful. Early in her career,...

Exeter, NH Jane M. Carbonneau (Phillips), the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Egan) Phillips, died peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Exeter NH. She was born in Lowell, MA on December 4, 1930. She attended Lowell public schools and then attended Regis College where she graduated with a bachelor's degree. Her family spend their summers at Hampton Beach where they all work to earn money for college. It was here she met the love of her life and future husband, Lionel (Junie) J Carbonneau Jr. They were married June 14, 1953, and begin their life together by living at Tilton School. Not only was she a mom to her 4 children but she was a mom to all of the students there. In 1965 the family...

Kevin M. Holmes-age 62, passed away suddenly on August 25, 2025 at his home in Fremont, NH after a period of declining health. He was born February 5, 1963 in Exeter, NH, son of the Leon Holmes Sr. and the late Pearl (Davis) Holmes. Kevin grew up and pretty much lived his entire life at 84 Sandown Rd. in Fremont, NH. He was one of three children in his family and he was a 1981 graduate of Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston. Right out of high school, Kevin started his own transportation business after buying a tractor trailer. He began by hauling dirt to Boston for Red MacDonald and later he bought a log loader allowed him to haul logs and then later he hauled trash. He also plowed for...

Dr. Lucius Tuttle Hill, Jr., known to his family and friends as Luke, died suddenly of an aneurysm in the early morning hours of July 22, 2025 at Riverwoods Exeter. He was 93 years old. Luke was loved and respected by his family, friends, and community. He was known to all to be warm, friendly, positive, and honest. Luke was born on March 23, 1932, in Boston to Helen Isham Hill and Lucius Tuttle Hill of Brookline, Massachusetts. He attended the Dexter School, Milton Academy, Yale College, and McGill University School of Medicine, where he graduated second in his class. He served his internship and residency in General Surgery at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Luke...

Dr. Lucius Tuttle Hill, Jr., known to his family and friends as Luke, died suddenly of an aneurysm in the early morning hours of July 22, 2025 at Riverwoods Exeter. He was 93 years old. Luke was loved and respected by his family, friends, and community. He was known to all to be warm, friendly, positive, and honest. Luke was born on March 23, 1932, in Boston to Helen Isham Hill and Lucius Tuttle Hill of Brookline, Massachusetts. He attended the Dexter School, Milton Academy, Yale College, and McGill University School of Medicine, where he graduated second in his class. He served his internship and residency in General Surgery at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Luke...

Long time New Canaanite passes Robert M. Henrici Passed away on April 17, 2025 Robert was born in Stamford, CT in 1937 He was the son of Susie Chase Henrici and Henry F. Henrici. Formally of New Canaan since 1942. He attended the University of Bridgeport and served in the US Army at Fort Dix, NJ and Fort Hill, OK. Robert was the owner of Henrici's Land Surveying business in New Canaan, CT. He was president of the Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors and also President of the New Canaan Lions Club. He served as Vice Chairman of the New Canaan Park and Recreation for 9 years. He and his wife Carol moved to Newburyport in 1988 and became very active in the Byfield Parish Church. He was...

Frank L. Datro, 78, passed away on March 9, 2025, after a period of failing health. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 33 years, Mary Jane Datro. Born in Hartford, CT, in 1946, Frank graduated from Hall High School and later entered the service. In 1973, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane Sumner, in North Attleboro, MA. They moved to Lancaster, OH, following his career path in retail management, eventually settling in Brentwood, NH, where they raised their family for the last 43 years. Frank was an avid sports fan, especially of his beloved New England Patriots and Ohio State Buckeyes, never missing a game. He cherished watching every game with his grandson by his side....

Frank James Kohari Jr. left this mortal plane on February 19, 2025 in Exeter, NH. Born in Roebling, NJ in December 1942, to Frank Sr. and Margaret, he enjoyed high school football and other small town shenanigans before being drafted and deployed during the Vietnam War to serve in the Air Force. He settled in New England, worked at Digital Equipment Corporation for 22 years, started a family, received a college degree, and began a second career as a quality systems auditor before retirement. Frank enjoyed the outdoors, neighborhood walks, and Sunday family dinners. He will be remembered for his affable and positive personality, catchphrases, and handyman skills. His spirit lives on through...

Conrad L. Magnusson (Connie), age 91, passed away February 3, 2025 at the All-American Assisted Living Facility in Kingston, NH after a period of declining health. He was born November 27, 1933 in Haverhill, MA, son of the late John J. Magnusson and Ruth (Stevens) Magnusson. In addition to his parents, Conrad was predeceased by his brother Theodore "Ted" Magnusson. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Magnusson, sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Mary Magnusson, Kevin and Lisa Magnusson, Bob and Kris Magnusson, son, Brian Magnusson; grandchildren, Erica Panton, Hannah Magnusson, Cori Magnusson, Dana Geraghty, Jedediah Magnusson, Grace Magnusson, Jake Doolittle; sister, Amy Magnusson and...

Richard B. Harden Jr., 77, passed away on January 9, 2025 at Exeter Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on August 21, 1947 in Rockland, ME, the son of the late Richard B. Harden Sr. and Erleen (Cates) Harden. He was a much-loved athlete, artist, veteran, friend, son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. A resident of Fremont, NH for the last 8 years, Richard, known as "Rick" or "Ricky" to his friends and family, grew up in the seaside town of Rockland, ME where he forged many strong friendships that lasted his whole life. He attended Rockland High School where he loved being part of the Rockland Tigers football team and graduated in 1965. He then...

Dare Paige Farrington 1937-2024 Mary Ellen "Dare" Paige Farrington, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, died peacefully at home on December 27, 2024, surrounded by family in the little house she cherished for eight years in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Born on September 20, 1937 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Timothy and Virginia Dare Paige, she was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts alongside her younger siblings Patricia, Carolyn, and Timothy, Jr. Dare's life was marked by her passion for family, education, simplicity, and love of nature. She graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1955 before matriculating at...

Jeanne Shirley Horrocks, age-97, passed away November 26, 2024 at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood, NH where her husband was administrator from 1974-1979. She was born November 9, 1927 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Charles Henry Williams and Mary M. (Wacker) Williams. Jeanne grew up on a vegetable farm in New York and she was one of twelve children in her family of which 10 lived to adulthood. Jeanne married the love of her life, Harold Hart Horrocks and they raised three children together, Patricia, William, and John. Jeanne was a graduate of the Kingston City Hospital, School of Nursing. She was a longtime nurse at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York, a surgical...

Richard Stevens, age 94, passed away peacefully after a long and full life. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Richard was known for his deep love of the outdoors and his adventurous spirit that kept him active well into his ninth decade. A proud lifetime member of the New Hampshire Grange, Richard earned an associate degree from the Thompson School of Applied Science at the University of New Hampshire despite losing most of his hearing in his late teens. He spent the first third of his life working on the Stevens Dairy farm in Brentwood, NH, and the physical demands of working on a dairy farm laid the foundation for a lifetime dedicated to hard work. After graduation...

Jared Eric Edwinson, 38, died at his home on November 10, 2024 after a long journey with a history of health issues, in which he displayed courage, strength and encouragement. He was born on March 12, 1986 in Portland, Maine, the son of John Edward Edwinson and Donna Marie (Phelan) Edwinson. Jared weighed in at a whopping 910 grams (2 pounds 1/2 ounce) and was the first patient at the Maine Medical Center NICU unit. The nurses referred to him as the pioneer. Jared's hometown will always be Danville NH, and he also lived, laughed and loved at Homecroft in Newmarket NH for 18 years. This home provided Jared and his roommates with their needs in a loving, joyful way each and every...