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Carolyn M. Rollins passed away on May 18, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1935 in Newport to the late Raymond and Ellen (Koivisto) Murgatroy. Carolyn married the late Robert Rollins and they enjoyed 53 years together before his death in 2006. Carolyn was employed at the Newport Middle High School cafeteria. During the early years, Carolyn became a "second mother" to many of Skip's and Pete's friends with her Pleasant Street home being the first stop after school or games. Carolyn got involved with younger kids and teenagers. She was a former Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, leader in 4-H, and Treasurer and then President of the Booster Club. She worked at the Newport Senior...

James R Roy, 66, of 93 Sullivan Street in Claremont died unexpectedly on May 16. He was born in Berlin NH on April 27, 1956, the son of Donald and Doris (Jutras) Roy. The family moved to Claremont in 1963, and Jim attended St Mary Grammar school and La Salette Seminary in Enfield NH before graduating from Stevens High School in 1974. Jim was active in sports year-round as a student, excelling at hockey, baseball and soccer at La Salette and Stevens. Jim was a jack of all trades after graduation, collecting lifelong friendships and collaborations as he tried his hand at various vocations including train conductor, roofing foreman, factory worker and construction laborer. In 1994 Jim...

Grantham, NH: Ronald R. Leone, 86, of Grantham, passed away the morning of April 1, 2022. Ronald was born on August 11, 1935, in New London, to Ralph H. Leone and Florence (Goodeill) Collins. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force, spending some time at a base in England. He earned his Bachelor's degree as an electrical engineer. He worked for various places, including Yankee Barn and Dartmouth Printing. He not only did machine maintenance, but also helped with many other tasks since he also had great knowledge of construction. He built his own house, worked on his own cars, and fabricated things he needed. Ronald was a big fan of western films and World War II documentaries or movies...

Newport, NH: Howard Leonard Archibald, 72, passed away on March 31, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Howard was born in Claremont, NH on January 30, 1950 to the late Everett Archibald and Roselba (Dubois) Archibald. He attended Windsor High School, then joined the Army. He spent some time in Germany as part of his service, and was very patriotic throughout his life. He worked in grocery retail his entire career, working at Jiffy Mart and managing Violette's Supermarket in Newport. At one time he ran his own store in Northwood, NH. On September 26, 1970, Howard married the love of his life, Nancy Fontaine. Together they raised two beautiful children, and made a home in Newport...

Newport, NH-Leslie C. Hamilton, 74, of Second Street, died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Concord Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Newport on February 18, 1948, the son of Henry and Marion (Colburn) Hamilton. Les graduated from Towle High School in Newport in 1966 and served in the US Army from 1967-1970 and was stationed in Germany. He lived in CT and was a tractor trailer driver for UPS in Stratford for 38 years retiring in 2009 when he moved back to Newport. He really enjoyed working on his 1968 Pontiac car and also being a cannoneer with his brother firing the Legion Post #25 Civil War Cannon at various places. He liked playing horseshoes at the Veterans Club and...

Robert Earl Ransom, age 70, known as Bob, passed away March 11, 2022 in his home in Croydon, NH. He was born in Claremont, NH on October 18, 1951, the youngest of 5 children of the late Daniel Parke Ransom and Jane Ann (Zigman) Ransom. He grew up in Claremont, NH and graduated from Stevens High School in 1969 and later from Keene State College. Bob joined the Peace Corps and spent some time in Africa. He then worked for private contractors, primarily as a teacher of communications for the United States and Saudi Arabian military. At the conclusion of hostilities in Iraq, he accepted a position as a professor of literature at an Iraqi university for a year for the US State Department. ...

Vorn "Dizzy" R. Swain, 78, of Unity Road, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Newport on February 16, 1943 the son of Arthur and Ruby (Chamberlain) Swain. Dizzy graduated from Stevens High School in Claremont and then went to work at the Shoe Shop. He also was employed at the Gulf Station and the Newport Fire Department before going to Sturm Ruger where he worked for 38 years retiring in 2011. There were many relatives in the family and he always included everyone. Dizzy loved spending time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. He liked to keep busy and was an especially good woodworker making furniture and toys...

Charles F. Rich, Jr., 81, passed away at the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington on January 20, 2022 after a period of declining health. He was born on October 14, 1940 in Newport, NH to the late Charles Rich, Sr. and Hazel (Thurber) Rich. Charles graduated from Towle High School with the class of 1959. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years stationed aboard the aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise. After military service, he returned to Newport and spent many years working as a firearms inspector at Sturm-Ruger before retiring in 2006. Charles loved the outdoors. He liked to go hunting and fishing and enjoyed collecting all sorts of things. He will be missed by his...

Velma "Tina" May Newton, passed away on January 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 20, 1946 in Newport, NH to the late Herman Walker, Sr. and Emma (Laforest) Walker. Tina married Randolph "Gig" Newton and they shared 56 years together. Tina was very family oriented. Her world was spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was very loving and caring and took in many people over the years who came to think of her as "Mom". Tina also had a feisty side at times with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed flowers, birds, yard sales and music, especially Elvis. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Surviving...

Nancy Jachim passed away on January 10, 2022. It's not often that life brings us someone as special as Nancy Jachim. I feel more than fortunate to have had her as my bestie and loving spouse. It was painful to say goodbye after her long struggle with gallbladder cancer. Nancy was a treasured teacher, fervent feminist, avid tennis player, a horticulturist and a warm friend who oozed kindness. Her warm infectious smile and gentle jovial manner easily won hearts and changed minds. Nancy had a song for every situation and wasn't shy about singing it, no matter how obscure it may have been. Her singing made life with her like a living musical. The world will be a darker place without the...

Keith Robert Fulton, 86, of Lempster, NH died peacefully in New London on December 22, 2021. Keith was born at his home in Mexico, Maine on January 9, 1935, the son of Hugh Joseph and Velma (Spaulding) Fulton. Keith loved to work hard and spent his early years delivering papers for the Lewiston Daily Sun, working at J.C. Penney and First National Supermarket, and as a logger with his grandfather, Walter Spaulding. He worked briefly for New England Concrete in Springfield, MA before settling in Connecticut where he was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and then began working construction with Daddario and DeFonce, Inc., participating in the construction of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge...

My Aunt Donna has left us down here and joined a lot of her favorite people up beyond. That party up there I am sure is getting pretty crazy. Man she fought hard over the past few years. She was fiercely independent and determined. A Beatles lover, a dog lover, a Patriots die hard fan and a kind soul who loved unconditionally. She leaves behind a lot of extended family but she's in a better place, no longer in pain. I'll miss her calling me Joshie. I miss her calling me a little stinker when I did something mischievous but I have so many fond memories of her growing up and as an adult. We didn't get to talk about the Beatles Documentary Get Back. But I'm telling you, I don't think Yoko...

Walter "Sonny" Truell, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Claremont on November 29, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1956 in Newport, NH to the late Walter and Geraldine (Emerson) Truell. Sonny grew up in the Newport area where he has lived his entire life. Always a hardworking man, he was a manager at Ruger for 29 years before starting his second career owning and operating Truell's Painting for more than 20 years. Sonny was a very kind man, fun-loving, and was loved by many. He loved spending his quiet time enjoying all things sci-fi related, doing puzzles, reading his favorite books, or even rewatching classic movies. He thoroughly enjoyed sharing his stories and knowledge...

Eunice A. (Collins) Proper, 74, died on November 16, 2021 in Claremont, NH. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 29, 2022 at 1 PM at the Newport Moose Club. Burial will follow in Eastman Cemetery on North Road in Sunapee.

Eunice A. (Collins) Proper, 74, died on November 16, 2021 in Claremont, NH. Her family takes comfort in knowing she's back with her beloved husband, Jerry Proper, who passed away on September 7, 2020. Eunice was born in Newport, NH on June 11, 1947 to the late Richard Collins and Doris (Bashaw) Blair. She attended Sunapee grade school and high school and lived in the Newport/Sunapee area for most of her life. Always a hard worker, Eunice spent many years working for Encore Shoe, Hartford-Eichenauer, McManus Dentistry, Linda Johnson Remax Real Estate, Health from the Sun, and Media Duplication. Eunice was a kind, sweet lady with a great love for animals. She could often be found...

After a long journey with cancer, Kathleen "Kat" Barton Barrell died peacefully at her parents' home on November 11, 2021 in Newport, NH. She was 51 years old. Kat was born on March 16, 1970 in Claremont, NH to Douglas and Nancy Barton. She graduated from Newport High School in 1988 and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Boston University in 1992. Marrying Christopher Barrell in 1997, they made their home in Newport, one that Chris built and finished himself. In 2002, they welcomed their one child into the world, Brett Douglas Barrell. Kat had a varied career in marketing communications, serving LaValley Building Supply, PC Connection, Conference Management...

Earl E. Duff, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Lebanon, NH on September 30, 1945 the son of Earl W. and Kathryn (Berry) Duff. Mr. Duff attended Lebanon schools and was a lifelong resident of the Upper Valley. He was honorably discharged from the US Amy after 6 years of service before beginning his career at Dartmouth College where he retired after 25 years. He is survived by his former spouse of 33 years, Eva Duff, and their three children: Earl Duff, Jr. and his spouse Krissey; Tami Duff and her spouse Karen both of Grantham, NH, and Lucas Medina-Duff and his spouse Paige of Clearwater, FL. His...

Victoria Lynn Kelley, 55, passed away on August 19, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1966 and was raised and attended school in Newport, NH. Vicky was the youngest of six. She was predeceased by her mother, Joan M. Kelley. Surviving family includes her father, Glen G. Kelley, two sons, Travis and Trevor Kelley-Ricard, her new grandson, little Leo, sisters, Cheryl A. Martel, Tammy M. Aubert and her husband Ron, Donna J. Kelley, and Crystal M. Knightsbridge and her husband, Rob, her brother, Michael J. Kelley, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special thank you to her friend, Dave Werner. There will be a Celebration of Life on September 5, 2021 at 133 Sam Page Rd. Acton, ME. A...

Nathaen Dunham, 36, of Newport, NH went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born in Hanover, NH. He leaves behind his parents, Todd and Cindy Dunham, his fianc?, Kimberlee Boutin, and their daughter, Abigail Grace Dunham, his sister, Shaena Dunham of Morrisville, NC, aunt, Brenda Moran, uncles, Danny and Roger Rollins, nephew, Michael Sharon, as well as many other family members and friends. Nathaen loved hockey and the Boston Bruins as well as the great outdoors. He was a painter by trade but his love of music made him a musician. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Phoenix House, 106 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431. A memorial service will be...

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Virginia "Ginny" Miller, loving mother of three and proud grandmother and great grandmother of 19, passed away at the age of 87. Ginny was born on December 15,1933 to Maxwell and Harriet Sherman as the second of five children. She graduated from Towle High School in Newport, and later married her husband of 48 years, Arthur Miller, on September 13, 1952 and became the step-mother of one daughter. Together they had two children, Andrew John in 1956 and Coleen Ann in 1958. Over the years Ginny worked in a shoe shop, a dress shop as a seamstress, and later as a CNA for the VNA. Ginny's love of the ocean was second only to her love for her family and friends. Ginny...

Edward J. Andersen, 78, of Brook Road, died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at The Seasons at Summercrest. He was born in Baldwin, LI, NY on August 26, 1942 the son of Edward J. and Anna M. (Gilligan) Andersen. He lived on Long Island until moving to Goshen in 1982 and had been employed by Wonder Bread in NY and NH retiring in 2006 as branch manager. Funny and outgoing, Ed was a people person and loved to tell jokes and one of his favorites to tell was the three rings in marriage. He served as a selectman for Goshen and had also been the transfer station attendant. He liked hunting and fishing and wearing his Red Sox baseball hat. Ed was so loving and kind and had a terrible time saying "No"...