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Michael Lee Keddy, born July 16, 1944, in Holden, MA, passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester, NH on August 28, 2023. Mike grew up in Raymond, NH as the youngest son of James and Frances (Kelley) Keddy. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alberta (Brown) who he met and married in 1968. Their two daughters: Michele (Eric) Drew, Barrington, NH; and Pamela (Michael) LaRose, Rochester, NH as well as two granddaughters: Christine Drew of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Lauren LaRose of Rochester, NH. There will be a family interment service on October 5th at the NH Veteran's Cemetery in Boscawen, NH at 1:00 PM. Let us always remember to honor our Veterans--Semper Fi. In lieu of flowers,...

Raymond James Howard Sr., 90, passed away July 24, 2023 at the Spring Village Assisted Living in Dover, NH. He was born June 23, 1933 in Plaistow, NH, son of the late Lawrence Donald Howard and Josephine (Kline) Howard. Ray grew up in Plaistow and Newton, NH. He was one of five children in his family. In 1952, he married Lucille Gauthier and they resided their whole lives in the Rockingham County of NH. It was mainly in Plaistow and Atkinson where they raised their children. Ray was a longtime general contractor in the local area. He and Lucille built the Big-H function facility in Plaistow, which they owned and operated for many years. Ray and Lucille loved dancing and they...

Catherine G. Sourdif, 56, died on July 19, 2023 at Wentworth- Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH after a brief illness. She was born on July 16, 1967 in Manchester, NH and has been a resident of Lee since 2003. Cathy graduated from Manchester West High School in 1985 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Hampshire. Formerly of Portsmouth, NH, she worked as a Graphic Designer for Idea Outfitters in Eliot, ME before choosing to stay at home for several years to care for her children. She resumed her career as a graphic designer three years ago working for her alma mater, the University of New Hampshire. Cathy was a very creative person with a deeply magnetic...

James F. Johnson Jr., 66, died on July 9, 2023 at his home in Brentwood after a lengthy illness. He was born in Stoneham, MA on February 3, 1957, the son of the late James F. Johnson Sr. and June (Borland) Johnson. A talented hockey player, he was a graduate of Stoneham High School and attended Boston State College, where he played hockey. He was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a case manager for the Department of Transitional Assistance for 35 years. After his retirement, he worked briefly as a toll booth attendant for the NH Department of Transportation. He also played many years of men's softball for the MA State Welfare Department Team. James was very involved in...

Anita Hebert, 95, passed away on July 2, 2023 at the Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester, NH. She was born May 6, 1928 in Exeter, NH, daughter of the late Gerard Roy and Marion (Bernier) Roy. Anita grew up in Epping, NH and was a graduate of Epping High School. She worked during the WWII years for the telephone company and then GTE Sylvania until she retired and enjoyed much deserved relaxation on daily trips to Hampton Beach. When he returned from the war Anita married Gerard Hebert and they had two children together. Anita was devoted to her family, worked hard in the post war years to help build a good life for her family, and was among the few remaining people of...

Marguerite Vallone died after a brief illness surrounded by family members at The Pines in Newmarket, NH on May 27, 2023. She was born Marguerite Marie Fecteau in Epping, NH on February 21, 1924, the daughter of Thomas and Yvonne (Proulx) Fecteau. After graduating from Epping High School, she completed her studies at the Chamberlain School in Boston and went to work for Travelers Insurance. She met the love of her life, Andrew Vallone, on a blind date in Boston. The two married in 1950 and lived in Mississippi and Maine before settling in Epping. Marguerite raised two children, Susan and Mark, while managing her father's store, Fecteau's, in Epping. In 1972, she and Andrew bought the store...

Lorraine Nancy Bowley-Colman "Nancy", 84, passed away May 16, 2023 at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. She was born August 5, 1938 at the Mitchell Memorial Hospital in Brentwood, NH. Nancy grew up in East Kingston, NH and was one of eight children in her family. She graduated from the Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston, NH where she was a cheerleader and participated doing baton as a Majorette. Nancy took some bookkeeping classes post high school. Professionally, Nancy did shoe shop work, baby sitting, was a talented seamstress for George's Clothing Store in Manchester, NH. Nancy was also employed with the Internal Revenue Service in Andover, MA. On December 8, 2013, she...

Daniel (Dan) Joseph LeBlanc, 60, of Fremont, NH, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Boston Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lynn, MA on September 14, 1962, son of the late Henry Edgar Joseph LeBlanc and Theresa Marie (Gaudreau) LeBlanc. During his final days, Dan was surrounded with love from his wife, Rebecca (Theokas) LeBlanc, his 11 children, his siblings and close friends. He kept his quick wit and sense of humor right up until his final hours. Dan was a devoted husband and father who loved his children deeply and was immensely proud of all of their accomplishments. He found joy in the simple pleasures of spending time with his family, and...

Kim A. Sullivan, 75, died on April 15, 2023 at the Exeter Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 29, 1947 in Exeter, NH, the son of the late Clinton E. and Jeanne (LaPerlle) Sullivan. A lifelong resident of Epping, NH, he received a Bachelor's Degree in accounting at NH College in Manchester, and was a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves where he served for 28 years. He was employed as a comptroller and auditor for multiple companies including Tyco Industries, Kollsman, Inc., and National Visa Passport Center. Kim was very active in town affairs. He was a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustments in the town of Epping, and formerly served as selectman. He loved...

Sandra W. Foss "Sandy", 80, passed away April 7, 2023 at her daughter's home in St. Johnsbury, VT after a period of declining health. She was born May 25, 1942 in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Daniel O. Nash Jr. and Ruth (Gober) Nash. Sandy grew up and lived the majority of her life in West Epping initially on Holt Rd and later on Depot Rd. She was one of two children in her family and was a graduate of Epping High School. On August 30, 1963 she married her high school sweetheart, Larry B. Foss and they raised two children together. Sandy worked in the shoe manufacturing business as a top stitcher for many years and ended her career at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in their...

Theresa Helen Harrison, 83, of Raymond N.H. died surrounded by her loved ones at the Hyder Family Hospice House on December, 23rd 2022. She was born on March 10th, 1939 in Boston MA, daughter of the late John and Marie (Dolan) Powers and sister of the late Mary Meroski, John (Buddy) Powers and Neil Powers. She was happily married for 45 years to the late Bob Harrison. Together they raised their two daughters in Melrose, MA. Terry most enjoyed spending time with her family at their family cottage in Alton Bay N.H. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Robin and her husband John Gleason of Groveland, Ma, and Cheryl Linskey of Northwood, NH; four loving grandchildren Robert and...

Melanie Foster Robert, age 67 passed away December 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 19, 1955, in Newton, MA, daughter of the late James R. Foster and Winona (Mileham) Foster. Melanie grew up in Framingham, MA and was the youngest of three children in her family. She loved being at the beach and treasured summers in Wellfleet where her family owned a home. Her childhood memories became lifelong traditions she enjoyed with her husband and children. She loved walking the shores collecting heart shaped rocks and seashells. The ocean was her favorite place where she could unwind and read a...

Jennie L. Allen, 77, passed away peacefully December 11, 2022 at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood, NH. Jennie was born on February 8, 1945 in Grant Town, WV, the youngest of five children. Her parents were Ray and Linnie Straight. She graduated from Fairview High School and went to Fairmont State where she earned credentials to teach high school English and English literature. She taught at Fairview High School and then North Marion when it first opened. In 1968, she married Virgil Yost. Virgil passed away in 1985. In 1991, she married Charles Allen and moved to New Hampshire where she lived until her passing. ...

Frederick D. Hunt "Fred", age-87, passed away on November 1, 2022 at the Colonial Poplin Nursing Home in Fremont, NH after a period of declining health. He was born November 23, 1934 in Peabody, MA, son of the late Edward F. Hunt and Hanora (Dunne) Hunt. Fred grew up in Peabody, MA and was one of three children in his family. He graduated from Peabody High School and as a teenager worked caddying at the Salem Country Club. He served for 13 years in the United States Naval Reserve. In 1954, he married the love of his life, Mary Alice Dumas. They were longtime residents of Peabody raising their family until moving to Epping, NH in 1975. Fred worked at Almys in Boston and...

Donald E. Reynolds, Sr. "Don", 73, passed away on October 11, 2022, at Exeter Hospital after battling cancer and heart issues. He was born February 14, 1949, in Haverhill, MA, son of the late Herbert E. Reynolds and Florence (Hammond) Reynolds. Don grew up in Groveland and Haverhill, MA and came from a large family. At the age of 18, he enlisted into the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter gunner. He was proud of his service to our country, which fueled his passion towards veterans' organizations for the rest of his life. Don's professional career was mainly in construction as the longtime owner and operator of Reynolds & Sons, a general...

Lynn Regan, 78, died on September 7, 2022, at the Maplewood Center in Amesbury, MA after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 13, 1944, in Ridgewood, NJ, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Gibson) Schafer. A resident of Epping since 2007, she formerly resided in Hyannis, MA on the Cape and Center Hollis, ME. She earned a bachelor's degree from Earlham College in Indiana and formerly worked as a lab supervisor at Cape Cod Hospital. She also loved many outdoor activities including organic gardening and taking daily five-mile walks around town. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Richard Regan of Epping, NH; her stepchildren, Matthew Regan of Epping, NH and Catherine Regan...

Lynn Regan, 78, died on September 7, 2022, at the Maplewood Center in Amesbury, MA after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 13, 1944, in Ridgewood, NJ, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Gibson) Schafer. A resident of Epping since 2007, she formerly resided in Hyannis, MA on the Cape and Center Hollis, ME. She earned a bachelor's degree from Earlham College in Indiana and formerly worked as a lab supervisor at Cape Cod Hospital. She also loved many outdoor activities including organic gardening and taking daily five-mile walks around town. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Richard Regan of Epping, NH; her stepchildren, Matthew Regan of Epping, NH and Catherine Regan...

Charles (Charlie) Howard Goodspeed III passed away on August 5, 2022, after a series of health complications. Charlie was born in Braintree, Massachusetts in 1944, the son of Edith Marjorie Beck Goodspeed and Charles Howard Goodspeed Jr. He graduated from Deering High School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and University of Cincinnati where he earned his PhD. Dr. Goodspeed taught civil engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and then at the University of New Hampshire until his retirement in 2018. He created the Technology Transfer Center at UNH and worked with countless students throughout his tenure. He served as an Epping Fire Ward and also supervised rebuilding the Epping...

Dateline-Deerfield, NH Joanne Flint Wasson, died August 4, 2022 at her home in Deerfield, NH at the age of 97. She was born on March 16, 1925 in Manchester, NH, daughter of the late Esther Anderson and Philip E. Flint. She was a lifelong resident of Deerfield, attended the Deerfield one room schools, Manchester Central School and got her BA and MED from the University of New Hampshire. She taught for many years at Concord High School. A great interest was her love of local history and she was the author of several publications about Deerfield's past. She was the first woman to be elected as selectman in the town, early in 1959 and then for two terms, 1983 and 1989. In addition to her...

Ronald Clayton Levesque, 79, passed away unexpectedly May 3, 2022 at his home in Palm Bay, FL after a period of declining health. He was born in Exeter, NH on November 2, 1942, the son of the late Romeo E. Levesque Sr. and Bessie (McFarland) Levesque. Ron grew up in Raymond, NH and served in the United States Navy from 1963 - 1967 as a Radioman Second Class. He was employed for 23 years by Prudential Insurance Company of America before retiring as Regional Sales Manager. In his younger days, Ron attended Raymond High School and was very active in athletics, including the Soccer, Basketball and Baseball teams. Ron also worked at various jobs in Raymond including Lumbertown, Regis Tannery,...

Robin Louise Dahlbloom, 65, passed away April 15, 2022 at her home in Candia, NH. She was born June 18, 1956 in Arlington, MA, daughter of the late Saul Skersey and Helen (Hirshman) Christman. Robin grew up in Bedford, NH and had the fondest memories growing up on their family farm. Her life calling was always meant to be with animals as she loved all pets especially horses. From an early age and throughout her life, Robin loved riding horses. In 1996, this passion evolved into her starting her first pet store Get-A-Pet in Nashua. Her personality of being funny, personable, and smart helped her achieve success with her business so much she was able to expand and ultimately have 5 stores...