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& New York City, NY-Katherine K. Miller, 85, died, Friday, November 17, 2023, at The Birches at Concord after a valiant fight with dementia. A trailblazer from the very beginning of her life, she was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Dietrich) Klopfer. She was raised in Maryland by her grandfather, graduated from Chevy Chase High School and went on to earn a BS in Psychology from UNC and a Masters degree from UNH. With the luck of being in the right place at the right time, Katherine was present at some of the most monumental historical events. A weekend away in upstate New York where she witnessed Woodstock, a trip to DC garnered a place in the crowd for...

Formerly of Manchester-Loraine J. Morel, 85, died Friday, September 29, 2023. She was the wife of Albert Morel. A 25 year employee of New England Telephone/Verizon she retired in 1989. A Memorial Service will be held on October 9th at 11am at Emmons Funeral Home, Bristol. A complete obituary may be viewed at www.EmmonsFuneralHome.com

Raymond "Ray" Greenleaf, 83 of Cass Mill Road died on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, VT. Ray was born on August 30, 1940, in West Newbury, MA son to Arthur Greenleaf and Carolyn (Ordway) Fadden. He proudly served in the New Hampshire National Guard with the 744th unit. Ray worked as a machinist for various companies but retired from Webster Valve. Ray enjoyed eating ice cream, halo-halo, and shooting guns. He was very proud of his top gun sharpshooter certification that he obtained. He also loved to go boating and to work on his tractor. Ray is survived by his wife, Flora (Limas) Greenleaf; his children, David Lord, Seth Greenleaf, Gillian...

Robert 'Bob' Evans passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, June 28 at his favorite place in the world, Newfound Lake in Bristol, NH. Bob kept his sense of humor to the end: When his son asked Bob if he knew who he was as the end approached, his response was 'Yeah, a pain in the ass'. He passed away surrounded by his wife of 52 years, three sons and one of his granddaughters. He loved adventure and did not let lifelong medical issues stop him: cross-country motorcycle trips with friends, sky-diving, learning to fly a plane in his 50s, skiing into his 60s. A respiratory therapist at Jordan Hospital for decades, Bob is survived by the love of his life, Donna Evans (Parlee). The two met...

Columbus, OH - Alan Stuart Paterson passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his loving partner of 30 years, William H. (Bill) Myers; his dear parents, Ellsworth G. D. and Ethelind M. Paterson; and his beloved brother, Donald R. M. Paterson. He is survived by his nieces, Lucy Paterson LaRue of Flat Rock, NC, and Margaret Paterson Martinetti of Washington Crossing, PA; his nephew, Robert T. M. Paterson of Hainesport, NJ; his cousin, Kenneth Watkins of Agoura Hills, CA; and their families. Alan was born in New York, NY and spent his childhood in Eastchester, NY. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Princeton University in 1958 and was a...

Amber E. Parshley, 54, died Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Laconia Center-Genesis, after a period of declining health. Born in Laconia, June 22, 1968, the third of four daughters of Frank and Lillian (Sweeney) Parshley, she grew up in New Hampton. Following graduation in 1986 from Newfound Memorial High School, she moved around Belknap and Grafton counties. Most recently, she had returned to Laconia and attended Sacred Heart Church and was active in TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Amber was an advocate for those with disabilities. She helped to facilitate the closure of the Laconia State School and with the formation of People First in Concord, a program for people with disabilities. She...

Ruby Tower (Grace) 102 of Enfield, NH died April 23, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Nursingt Home in Franklin, NH. Ruby was born August 22, 1920. The daughter of Arthur and Josephine (Adams) Jones. She lived and went to school in Wentworth, NH. Her cheerful and outgoing personality was well suited for her employment in retail women's clothing. She was a woman of strong faith and devotion to her Lord Jesus Christ. Ruby enjoyed playing games and baking with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruby was the oldest of ten children and is survived by her brother Edward Jones of Goffestown, NH and Dale Jones of Somersworth, Ma.; five children: Ruth Fiske (Reggie) of Benington, Vt,. Jeanne...

Martha Hicks Ousback, 79, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Apr. 3rd, 2023 at Maine Medical Center succumbing to COPD after a 10+ year journey. Her husband Paul predeceased her November 9th, 2017, in Green Cove Springs, FL. Martha was born on Feb. 12th, 1944 to Melvin and Ruth(Alexander) HIcks in Boston. Martha and family enjoyed early days in Laconia, N.H. Before moving to Bristol, N.H. in 1955. Martha attended and graduated in 1962 from Bristol Memorial High School. While in school she was a basketball cheerleader, carnival queen contestant and also found her life-long love of dancing at the Country Belle. Martha was known in those days as a much disciplined individual never...

David A. Roberts, 83, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Malden, MA, to Carlton and Elizabeth (Huff) Roberts, he has been a longtime resident of Enfield Center, NH. David worked as an automotive mechanic for Chase's Automotive Salvage for many years. David loved everything to do with trains. He spent hours with model trains at his home and collecting train memorabilia. He also spent time as a pit crew member for Dick Chase racing. During his younger years, he enjoyed riding his Goldwing and was a former President and long time member of the Lion's Club of Canaan. Family members include daughters: Denise (Mark)...

Thomas Upperman, 73, died Monday, February 13, 2023, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, MA the son of John and Gabriella (Botelho) Upperman. At 14, the family moved to Westford where he graduated from Westford Academy. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force. While home on leave, his brother introduced him to his future wife, Marcia Adams, and they soon married. Upon completion of his service, they settled in Westford. Tom was known as a hard worker. He worked for Honeywell, which became Lockhead Martin, and finally BAE. He was employed for a total of 32 years, about 25 years in the Lexington offices and his final years in Nashua,...

James Harold Roberts III, 65 years old, of Danbury, NH, passed January 31, 2023 of natural causes. He grew up in Webster NH. Folks knew him as Jimmy, Jimbo, Jammy, Jim, and many other nicknames. He was a great storyteller and a dedicated logger, taking many pictures of his logging trucks over the years. He loved his gardens, his Huey Cats, the ocean, and nature. Jim was a caring friend and neighbor not scared to share what he could as well as help when he could. Jim wore his heart on his sleeve. He is survived by too many family members, friends, and neighbors to mention that meant the world to him. A burial and remembrance will be held in early June. For updated service information...

Thomas S. (Steve) Whitman, Jr. of Alexandria, NH and Black Point, Niantic, CT passed away on January 16 surrounded by his family. Born in Hartford, CT in 1940 Steve was the son of Thomas S. and Grace (Carver) Whitman. After a brief stint at Michigan State, where partying was a better activity than studies, Steve enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Saratoga during the Cuban Missile Crisis/Vietnam era. After his discharge he graduated from Babson College and began a 30-year career at The Hartford where he was the Office Manager in Richmond, Detroit, and Rochester before returning to Hartford in a variety of capacities. During the opening of The Hartford's Memphis Regional Office...

Thomas S. (Steve) Whitman, Jr. of Alexandria, NH and Black Point, Niantic, CT passed away on January 16 surrounded by his family. Born in Hartford, CT in 1940 Steve was the son of Thomas S. and Grace (Carver) Whitman. After a brief stint at Michigan State, where partying was a better activity than studies, Steve enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Saratoga during the Cuban Missile Crisis/Vietnam era. After his discharge he graduated from Babson College and began a 30-year career at The Hartford where he was the Office Manager in Richmond, Detroit, and Rochester before returning to Hartford in a variety of capacities. During the opening of The Hartford's Memphis Regional Office...

CONCORD-Alice Ann Estes Daugherty, 73, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Hospice House in Concord. Born in Bellows Falls, VT, Alice was one of three children of Frank and Marjorie (Wallin) Estes. The family moved to Concord while Alice was young, and she has been a lifelong resident since. She graduated from Concord High School in 1967 and went on to work for almost 20 years at the State of NH WIC office and later took a job in the kitchen at Granite Ledges. Alice was a member of Serenity Chapter #26, Order of Eastern Star and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Concord. For many years, she filled her free time with square dancing, belonging to local clubs and taking cruise excursions...

-Formerly of Portsmouth, NH, Carol (Rogers) Marvin, 79, passed away early Saturday morning, December 3, 2022, after a period of declining health. She was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire, the youngest of three children of Gideon and Ethel (Smith) Rogers of New Hampton, N.H. Carol was a 1961 graduate of Bristol High School and was attending a Post- graduate school in Concord, New Hampshire, when she met Addison L. Marvin, Jr., an Air Force Officer and Pilot. They were married on July 21, 1962, following her graduation. They began life together at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, and added to the family as Addison moved from base to base following his career, finally ending up in Portsmouth, New...

Virginia M. Wallace, 73, of Dana Hill Rd, died Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Jack Byrne Center after a period of declining health. Born in Waterbury, CT on February 8, 1949, Virginia was one of seven children born to Henry and Flora (Fisk) Webb. The family moved to New Hampton in 1959 and Virginia attended local schools. She worked as an EMT for Crumb Ambulance service in Meredith in the early 80s. Then went on to become a veterinarian technician at Stratham Tech in the early 90s. She also worked as an inspector at the LW Packard Woolen Mill in Ashland and raised four children. Ginny loved to garden and was always planting vegetables, flowers, and herbs. She often used the herbs to...

Ella L. Braley, 71, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lebanon the daughter of Wilfred and Verna (Morse) Bocash. She grew up in Grafton, later moving to Franklin and Bristol before settling in Danbury. She married Henry Shinn and was a stay at home mother until her children went off to school. Ella worked for many years as a machine operator and in assembly at the Calley & Currier crutch factory in New Hampton and later as a crossing guard for the Town of Bristol. Ella enjoyed growing flowers and gardening and then canning her produce at the end of the summer. Animals were important to her as well and she took care of many over the...

Formerly of Penacook-William L Perry, 82, died Saturday October 1, 2022, after period of declining health. He was born in Concord the son of William J. and Veronica (Cassavaugh) Perry. He attended local schools and lived most of his life in the Concord/Penacook area. William served in the US Marine Corps with the 2/6 Marine Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC. serving and assisting with the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 aboard the USS Cambria (APA-36). After he returned from the service, he married and settled in Concord. Taking a job with the City of Concord where he was a longtime employee working in the cemetery department. William continued his military service with the Concord National...

Ellen Phyliss (Carney) Paterson, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday August 18th. She was the beloved wife of the late Douglas F Paterson, Sr. She was born on October 25, 1929, in Providence RI to Edward and Elsie S. (Harper) Carney. She resided in Lincoln RI for 45 years before retiring to Alexandria in 1992. She received her BS from Rivier University and her Masters Degree from Nova University. Phyliss was a stay at home mom until her youngest child entered school. She then began her career as a teacher/director of St. Mark Lutheran Nursery School in Woonsocket RI from 1969-1978. After which she become the director of the Hamlet Avenue Early Childhood Learning Center in...

Marjorie Joan (Peck) Hallberg, 89, of Bridgewater, NH, passed away peacefully at home, after a long struggle with dementia, on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Joan was cared for by family and caretakers with the guidance of Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health. Joan was born in Braintree, MA, the daughter of Edson and Viola (Wynot) Peck, Sr. She was raised in North Reading, MA and graduated from Reading High School. Shortly after her marriage to Richard Hallberg they returned to North Reading. They formed Earth Inc. in 1961. In North Reading she maintained 1500 blueberry bushes, designed an addition to their home, refurbished another neighborhood house and served as a Girl Scout leader. In...

Ernest Ridgway Duncan, 80, was tragically killed while attempting to remove an obstruction on the roadway on I-93 on July 27, 2022. He was born in Boston, the only child of Ernest Watt Duncan and Phyllis M.B. Ridgway, who died during his infancy. Ernie was raised by his grandparents, James and Frances Duncan, as well as by his father and mother, Ernest and Margaret Clay Duncan, in Woburn, MA. In 1959, at the age of sixteen, Ernie graduated from Woburn High School, and then went on to higher educational pursuits at Lowell Technical Institute, Wentworth Technical Institute and Harvard. Ernie began his professional career at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois. He moved on to Cambridge...