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Margaret E. Tedder, 75, a longtime resident of Salem, NH was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 52 years; John "Jack" W. Tedder III on Friday, July 16, 2021, with her loving daughters by her side. She was born in Lawrence, MA, daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret E. Davey. Margaret was a devout Catholic who was an active member of St. Joseph Church in Salem. She was the matriarch of her family. She loved her vacations with her family in Salisbury and her grandchildren were her angels in her life. She loved cocktails and dinner with her daughters. She had an amazing ability for turning life's simple moments into crazy and comedic adventures that will surely be...

Margaret E. Tedder, 75, a longtime resident of Salem, NH was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 52 years; John "Jack" W. Tedder III on Friday, July 16, 2021, with her loving daughters by her side. She was born in Lawrence, MA, daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret E. Davey. Margaret was a devout Catholic who was an active member of St. Joseph Church in Salem. She was the matriarch of her family. She loved her vacations with her family in Salisbury and her grandchildren were her angels in her life. She loved cocktails and dinner with her daughters. She had an amazing ability for turning life's simple moments into crazy and comedic adventures that will surely be missed. She...

The world lost a beloved wife, mother and grandmother Mary Tilton (90) on June 27, 2021. She was surrounded by her treasured family at the time of her passing and her strong and fighting spirit was clear to the end. Mary Louise (Boucher) Tilton was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts September 8, 1930, the daughter of Eugene Boucher and Linda A. (DeLotto) Boucher. Mary was always thankful that she moved to Salem in 1935 and she spent the rest of her life giving back to the town she loved. Mary was a member of the Woodbury High School class of 1948 and the friendships she and her classmates built there lasted her whole life. Mary was a Salem telephone switchboard operator before the town...

Donna Ann (Bochicchio) Ramsdell passed away at home in her bed on June 13, 2021 while sleeping. She fought a courageous battle with dementia. Donna was born on June 26, 1946 in Stamford Connecticut to Mary Margaret (Cappiello) and Joseph Anthony Bochicchio. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1965 and was so proud of attending classes with Jackie Robertson, Jr. She then attended Merrill Business College. Donna then was employed by CBS. Donna was also very proud of being employed at Digital Equipment Corp where she was known as "The Power Point Queen". She was very appreciative of the friends she acquired at DEC especially Deb Tuttle and Jay Wood. Donna loved to cook and be...

Eileen Marie Cummings, 61, of Raymond, NH passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home following a brave and lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Methuen, MA, she grew up in Salem, NH, the daughter of the late Harold F. and Mary V. (Lomastro) Cummings. A 1978 Salem High graduate, Eileen worked for Lucent in North Andover. She had been a resident of Raymond since 2007. A passionate animal lover, she also loved music, movies, Mustangs and Aston-Martins, and she was an avid reader and puzzler. Eileen was a strong and independent woman, yet caring and thoughtful. She enjoyed traveling and the beach, but what she loved most was laughing with family and friends. She is survived by two...

George Reasor, 90, died on March 12, 2021 surrounded by his family at the Southern NH Medical Center. He was born in Peru, Indiana. He served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Valley Forge aircraft carrier during the Korean War. In the Navy, he made many life-long friends and developed a pride in military service. He attended Valparaiso University and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, preparing him for a long career in technology just as the country was entering the space race. In 1967, as a member of the Apollo XIII Mission Operations Team, George received a Presidential Medal of Freedom for the efforts which transformed a potential tragedy into a dramatic rescue. George met his...

N. Carol (Ozman) Leslie, 74, of Salem, NH passed away on Jan. 11, 2021 in Marathon, FL with her daughter and son by her side. She grew up and was educated in Baltimore, MD. Carol enjoyed horseback riding and spending time with friends and family. She was an active member of AA and a sponsor to many. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Leslie. Carol is survived by her blended family and many friends. She is the mother and stepmother of: Lena, Bernie, Susan, Stephen and Chris; mother-in-law to: Bruce, Deeda and Kerry and grandmother of: Ariana, Kieran and Maeve. Visitation will be Saturday, May 15th from 11:00 - 11:30AM followed by a service at 11:30AM at Douglas & Johnson...

Glenn R. Suitter, 79, of Salem, NH and formerly of Woburn, MA passed away at his home on Thursday, Dec. 31st, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born "with a purty face" in Houlton, Maine, the 10th child of the late Hazel (Ellis) and Bert Suitter. He worked as a truck driver for Jaquith Grain Co., Ritter Trucking and then joined Wilmington Group as the office manager. In 1976, he married Donna and they relocated to Salem, NH. He became a driver for Coca Cola of No. New England for 14 years until his retirement in 2003. In 1989, Glenn and Donna moved to Londonderry, NH. They owned rental properties and together they maintained and landscaped these properties. As busy as he was,...

Robert Carlisle Clark, 91, died Tuesday, December 8th at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH, after a brief illness. Robert was born in Boston, MA, the son of the late Mary (Anderson) and Joseph Clark, Sr. He grew up in Dorchester and attended area schools. Robert served in the US Army during the Korean War from July 14, 1951 to March 7, 1953 with the 212th Ordnance Detachment (Explosives Disposal) and was honorably discharged with the rank of Master Sergeant. For his service, Robert was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. Returning to Boston, he attended Boston University, graduating in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in...

Terry (Martin) Curley, 62, passed away at her home unexpectedly in Salem, NH on Friday October, 9th, 2020. Terry was born July 12th, 1958 in Bangor, ME to Ron and Jan Martin. Terry graduated from John Bapst High School in 1976 and then received her degree at Thomas College. Terry went on to build a successful career in the insurance industry at CGI for 30 years. Terry took much pride being a loving mother to her children and "Mimi" to her grandchildren. She would light up whenever she was with them. She is best known for her vibrant and loving nature, making everyone she spoke to feel special and welcomed. Terry, a passionate and devoted Patriots fan, celebrated her 60th birthday at...

Thomas W. Daigle, 73, of Raymond, NH passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 in the Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA following a short battle with Leukemia. He was born in Amesbury, MA, a son of the late Thomas J. and Regina (Bellemore) Daigle. He had been a resident of Raymond for the past 15 years, formerly living in Amesbury. Mr. Daigle proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, serving during Vietnam. He worked for 25 years as a bus driver for the MBTA in Lynn, MA. Mr. Daigle like to work with his hands, he could fix just about anything and enjoyed auto mechanics and fixing cars. He enjoyed fishing and watching hockey, the Montreal Canadians were his...

Edward J. White, Sr., 91, of Salem, NH passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He grew up and was educated in Dorchester, MA, the son of the late Alice (Manning) and Frederick White. Edward worked in the maintenance department for several Boston colleges including Simmons, Emerson and Berkeley. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Edward was a talented artist and enjoyed painting and drawing. He was the ultimate handy man and could fix anything. Edward was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem. Edward will be sadly missed by his six children, Karen Bresnahan and husband Bob of Charlton, MA, Edward White Jr. of Nottingham, NH, Patricia White of Derry, NH, Kevin White...

Cheryl A. (Craddock) Lynch, 73, of Derry, NH passed away on Tuesday, July 21st at Parkland Medical Center. She grew up and was educated in Salem, NH the daughter of the late Dorothy (Foster) and Herbert Craddock. In her younger years, Cheryl was very active in the North Salem United Methodist Church. She worked in the Archive Library of the Lawrence Eagle Tribune from 1969 to 1986, then at the Lawrence Public Library from 1986 to 1989 and she then moved to the Derry Public Library as a reference librarian and became the Director of the Derry Public Library in 2001 until her retirement in 2013. She was also very active in the Derry community, serving on the Board of the Derry Historical...

Dr. Dorothy J. (Tinker) Powell, 94, of Salem, NH died peacefully Sunday, June 14th at Salemhaven. She grew up and was educated in Wilmington, DE and she graduated from Cornell University Medical School. Dorothy was a physician with the Green Mountain Clinic in Northfield, VT for many years. She was a member of Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in Salem, NH. Dorothy enjoyed singing and skiing. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her five children, Marjorie McManus and Mark LaRochelle of Salem, NH, John McManus and wife Liana of FL, Patricia Trimble of Broomfield, CO, Tod Parks and wife Sherri of SC and Jody Parks of VT; her sister, Irene Tinker and Milledge Walker of Portland, OR, her...

Richard W. Coleman, 86, of Salem, NH formerly of Pelham, NH passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in the Salemhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Nashua, NH a son of the late Walter and Grace A. (Chateauneuf) Coleman. Mr. Coleman proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He worked for many years in the Department of Public Works for the Town of Hudson, NH. Mr. Coleman was a communicant of St. Kathryn Church in Hudson, a member of the American Legion in Pelham, the VFW in Hudson and was a former member of the Pelham Rod and Gun Club. Photography was his passion and he also loved to camp. He is survived by his loving longtime companion,...

James J Donahue, Jr, 87, of Salem, NH passed away Monday, May 4 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA from complications due to pneumonia. The oldest son of the late James and Elinor (Krayczyck) Donahue, Jim was born and raised in South Lawrence, MA. Jim enlisted in the Air Force in 1951, served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as an EOD Specialist, and received numerous awards including the bronze star for meritorious service. He traveled the world in his 20 years of military service and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1971. After leaving the Air Force he began a new career with the IRS where he met his second wife, Sue. Jim was an avid fisherman and spent most of his...

Frederic I. Miner, 77, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 19th. Born and educated in RI, he was a son of the late Frederic and Helena (Ruuth) Miner. He attended the University of Rhode Island . He was a Captain in the United States Air Force, a fighter pilot with the 101st TAC Fighter Squadron from 1964 - 1973. Fred had a successful career as a mechanical engineer and technical sales professional in the fluid power industry. He worked for several companies before he founded Fluid Motion, Inc. Fred loved to spend time with his friends and family and listening to all kinds of music. He enjoyed cross country skiing, hiking, fishing, meditation, chess, golf and traveling with his wife. He...

Karen M. Proulx, 65, of Candia, NH passed away Saturday, February 29th at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Karen grew up in Lawrence, MA and Salem, NH and graduated from Salem High School, Class of 1972. She received her Associate's Degree from Hesser College. Karen had retired from Eaton & Berube Insurance Agency in Nashua where she worked as an insurance agent. Karen enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Her family was her passion and her grandchildren were her heart and soul. Karen will be sadly missed by her children, Janna Crawford and husband George of Rochester, NH and Adam Sicard of Candia, NH; her long time partner, Steven Lavoie of Candia, NH; her siblings, Theresa Lamirande...

Gale E. (Lewis) Smith, 79, of Salem, NH passed away Friday, Jan. 10th at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center. Gale was born and educated in Salem, NH and graduated from Woodbury High School. She was a nurse's aid at Lawrence General Hospital and she had worked at Mann's Orchard in Methuen. Gale enjoyed summering at Terrace Pines in Center Ossipee for over 50 years. She enjoyed photography. Gale is survived by her husband, Craig Smith of Salem and her nephews, Jamie and Danny Grant. She was predeceased by her parents, Natalie (Haigh) and Daniel Lewis and her sister, Faith Grant. Visitation is Wednesday, January 15th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St.,...

Marion E. (Chadwick) Winmill, 95, of Windham NH passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19th at Parkland Medical Center. Marion was born and educated in Salem, NH the daughter of the late Harriet (Cross) and Walter Chadwick. She graduated from Woodbury High School, Class of 1942 and the Felt & Tarrant Business School in Boston, MA. Marion and her husband Robert were the founders of Winmill Equipment Company, Inc. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and cooking. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them. Marion will be sadly missed by her children, Robert & his wife Linda of Hampstead, John of Windham, NH and William and his wife Katherine of Hampstead, NH; her 4...

John Calvin Marden, 82, passed away Sunday, September 15th at Mass General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born and educated in Quincy, MA the youngest child of Florence (Illingworth) and Arthur Marden. Jack was in charge of maintenance in the family operated real estate rental business. He was a member and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Pleasant Street United Methodist Church and he sang in the choir for many years and he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Millville Lake Protective Association. Jack enjoyed playing the organ, building and repairing clocks, building furniture and he made over 3000 biplanes which he sold worldwide. Jack was very involved in the...