Brewitt Funeral Home-Raymond

George E. Cottrell passed away November 11, 2023 after a short term illness. He was predeceased by his son Derrick E. Cottrell in1993. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Cottrell, daughter Linda Cottrell Duquette, Rhonda Cottrell Purpura, son Clifton Cottrell, sister Lois Cottrell Dorrell, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He enjoyed watching his son and grandchildren play sports, his camp up north, his dogs, and spending time with his family. He worked at AT&T for approximately 35 years and then worked at Safeway where he drove a handicapped boy to school until the age of 70, and his family put an article in the paper for his wonderful care of their son. Services will be held...

Barry A. Roux, 72, passed away October 28, 2023 at his home in Raymond, NH after a period of declining health. He was born June 12, 1951 in Willimantic, CT., son of the late Roland Roux and Grace (Chamberlain) Kingsbury. Barry grew up in Willimantic, CT, and Manchester, NH before the family moved to Raymond, NH when he was in the seventh grade. He was a graduate of Raymond High School, Class of 1969 and from Hesser College in Manchester where he earned his associate degree in business in 1972. In 1969, several other major life events occurred. Barry earned employment with General Electric where he was hired as one of the first people at the Hooksett location. He worked every job you could...

Dorothy M. Hamel-also fondly known as "Dottie", 92, passed away on October 7, 2023 at Colonial Poplin in Fremont, NH. She was born July 14, 1931 in Brentwood, NH, daughter of the late Evelyn (Brown) Spaulding. Dottie grew up in Fremont, NH and was the oldest of three children in her family. She resided in Raymond for 50 years raising her family. Dottie was a hard worker all the way to age 77. She retired from the housekeeping department at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood. Previously, she was employed doing shoe work, picking apples, and at the tannery in Raymond. Dottie's father passed away at an early age, and Dottie worked at Spaulding and Frost to help the...

Anthony Allen Proctor, 70, died on September 29, 2023 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. He was born on November 29, 1952 in Caribou, ME, the son of the late John R. Proctor Jr. and Mildred (Strid) Proctor. Anthony (Tony) grew up in Connecticut and worked at General Dynamics Electric Boat for many years. Then worked many years in the Connecticut and New Hampshire Communities as a self-employed auto mechanic. Most currently he resided in Raymond, NH area as a caregiver to Charlene and Katie Greenwood, who will miss him dearly. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas Proctor and John Proctor III; and by his son Scott Proctor; and is survived by eight...

Raymond Paul L'Heureux, 80, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on September 9, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 1, 1943 in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Augustin J. and Jeannette L. (LeFrancois) L'Heureux. A resident of Candia, NH for the last 25 years, Raymond grew up on the west side of Manchester and was a 1961 graduate of St. Marie's High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1963 - 1966. While stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT he met the future love of his life, Sharon Marie Allen. They were married on January 7, 1967. Raymond spent much of his career as a truck driver before...

Kelly Jean Gallison, 59, passed away September 8, 2023 at the Exeter Hospital after a 5 year courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 9, 1964 in Exeter, NH, daughter of Leon F. Holmes Sr. and the late Pearl (Davis) Holmes. Kelly lived in Fremont until she married and moved to Kingston. She attended Ellis School in Fremont and was a graduate of Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston, NH, Class of 1982. Kelly worked in the office of Clark's Oil in Kingston, NH for many years and most recently in the banking industry. One of Kelly's greatest joys was spending time with her family-her parents, children and grandchildren. She was very proud of her children. Her beach...

Leslie Lowell Lipke 91 of Concord NH passed away peacefully on September 7th 2023 at the Concord Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on September 10, 1931 and was from Hancock Wisconsin. After graduating High School, he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War. On leave in NH, he met the love of his life. Les was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Daisy Mae (Chase) Lipke, his son Timothy and wife Wendy, granddaughter, Shawna Carroll and her husband Brian Carroll, grandson, Shane Lipke and his wife Lori, many brothers and sisters throughout the states, and his sister-in-law, Doris Sowards and...

Robert Arthur Nelson, also fondly known as "Bob", 84, passed away September 5, 2023 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA. He was born June 21, 1939 in Woonsocket, RI., son of the late Clarence Nelson and Gertrude H. (Walsh) LaDuke. Bob grew up in Woonsocket, RI and was the brother to Ronald and Diane. He was extremely athletic in his youth as he was a former Golden Gloves Champion in New York City, and had been scouted by the Boston Braves as a pitcher. Professionally, Bob worked as a truck driver mostly for St. Johnsbury Trucking and then later for S&J Trucking. He lived in Epping, NH for most of his adult life. Bob battled Parkinson's Disease for a longtime, but...

Kenneth L. Downing Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 10th at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH. He was born Sept. 17th 1939 in Exeter, NH He was the son of the late Kenneth L. Downing Sr and his wife Eunice. He was raised in Raymond, NH and he graduated from Raymond High School in 1957. He was a member of the varsity basketball team. He was the foul-shooting champion for the team and came in 4th place for the state championship, something of which he was very proud. In 1961, he enlisted in the US Army and served for 3 years, 2 of those spent in Germany. On Sept. 7th, 1963, he married the love of his life Nancy Cheney. They would have celebrated their 60th...

Cherishing the Memory of Alexander Stephen Genthner February 8, 2000 - August 5, 2023 With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our dear Alexander Stephen Genthner. On August 5, 2023, Alex left us all too soon in a tragic swimming accident, while he was simply living his passion - enjoying the water with his loved ones by his side. Born on February 8, 2000, Alex was a true gift to Christian and Deborah Genthner of Fremont, NH. He welcomed his sister, Jackie, into the world in 2001, and their bond was unbreakable. Alex was a member of the Fremont School District where his mother spent six years on the school board ensuring all students were welcomed as valued members of their...

Gary James Corbett, 64, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2023 at his home in Raymond, NH. He was born June 16, 1959 in Methuen, MA, son of Charles Paul Corbett and Doris (St. Pierre) Corbett. Gary leaves behind his wife, best friend, and soul mate, Kirsten Rundquist Corbett; brother, Brien Corbett, and brother-from-another-mother, William Payment; brother, Alan Corbett, and wife, Susan Corbett; brother David Corbett, and wife, Barbara Corbett; niece, Kendralee Corbett; nephew and Godson, Spencer Corbett; and cousin, Mark St. Pierre, and wife, Sandra St. Pierre, and their sons, Tyler, Michael, and Riley-James. He was predeceased by both parents and sister-in-law, Judi (Karlberg)...

Margaret Rae Arnold, fondly known as "Bonnie", 76, passed away peacefully July 6, 2023 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH after a period of declining health. She was born September 24, 1946 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of the late Raymond K. Grant and Margaret L. (Driscoll) Grant. Bonnie grew up in Auburn, ME and was one of five children in her family. Her family moved back to Bradford , MA and she attended Haverhill High School. Bonnie met the love of her life, Richard E. Arnold in 1964 and a year later on September 18, 1965 they were married. Her professional career revolved around teaching as she was an assistant teacher at Head Start in Derry, NH. Formerly, Bonnie worked...

Gladys R. Herbut, 94, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2023 surrounded by her family at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. She was born July 4, 1928 in Enfield Center, NH, daughter of the late James and Grace (Pecor) Miller. Gladys was raised in Enfield and Lebanon, NH and she was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1946. She married Theodore Herbut in 1948 and they resided in Manchester, NH until moving to Candia, NH in 1979. Gladys worked at CAR-GO, Noyes Tire, and Builders Insulation. After her retirement, she spent time doing flowers and vegetable gardening. She was also an avid reader. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband who passed away...

Marcia J. Emery, 83, passed away on June 20, 2023 at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood, NH. She was born on November 29, 1939, daughter of the late Charles Copp and Harriet (Hayes) Merrill. Marcia grew up in Fremont, NH and was one of five children in her family. She was a lifelong resident of Fremont, NH. She married the love of her life, Ernest E. Emery on November 17, 1956. Marcia was a devoted homemaker to her husband and her 7 children. Later she worked with her daughter, Pam at Sylvania and at a company doing home cleanings. She is survived by her 7 children, Peggy, Paula, Pamela, Patty, Michael, Mark and Billie-Jo, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 3...

Constance "Connie" Ann Stone, 92, passed away peacefully in hospice with her family nearby on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Connie was born September 25, 1930, in Boston MA, the only daughter of Chandler Eastman and Clara E. (Smith) Eastman of Concord NH. She was a graduate of Belmont High School (MA) and later received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1952. She was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. At university Connie met her husband of 58 years, the late Joseph E. Stone. She is survived by four sons, David Stone of Gordonsville, Virginia., Brian Stone of Cumberland, Maine, Peter Stone of Grafton and Jeffrey Stone of Laconia, and...

Constance "Connie" Ann Stone, 92, passed away peacefully in hospice with her family nearby on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Connie was born September 25, 1930, in Boston MA, the only daughter of Chandler Eastman and Clara E. (Smith) Eastman of Concord NH. She was a graduate of Belmont High School (MA) and later received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1952. She was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. At university Connie met her husband of 58 years, the late Joseph E. Stone. She is survived by four sons, David Stone of Gordonsville, Virginia., Brian Stone of Cumberland, Maine, Peter Stone of Grafton and Jeffrey Stone of Laconia, and...

Mary H. Maynard, 73, passed away with her family by her side on June 6, 2023, following a lengthy illness. She was born February 23, 1950, in Pittsfield, NH, and grew up on the farm on Center Hill Road in Epsom, NH. She was the youngest daughter of eleven children of the late Clyde H. Gauthier and Frances L. (Ambrose) Gauthier. She married her husband, Donald Maynard, on New Year's Day in 1973, and the couple celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. They resided in Newmarket, NH, before moving to her husband's hometown of Raymond, NH, where they have been longtime residents and raised their children. As her children were growing, Mary enjoyed going...

Paul R. Bickford, 80, passed away on June 6, 2023 at the Havenwood Nursing Home in Concord, NH. He was born April 16, 1943 in Rochester, NH, son of the late David Archie Bickford and Yvette Marie (Dube) Bickford. Paul grew up in Somersworth, NH and was a graduate of Somersworth High School. He earned his mechanical engineering associate degree from Wentworth Institute. It was in 1965, that he met his soulmate, Jacqueline Lovett and on June 22, 1968 they were married in Ansonia, CT. Initially, Paul worked as a mechanical engineer designing large boilers for Combustion Engineering in Windsor, CT while they were residing in CT. They moved to Bedford, NH in 1979 and lived there for...

William R. Weldy-fondly known as "Lee", 60, passed away suddenly in Exeter Hospital May 26, 2023. He was born April 8, 1963 in Haverhill, MA, son of Norman Weldy Jr. and Virginia (Uhlman) Weldy. Husband, dad, uncle, grandfather. Great grandfather, step father, son, brother & friend to many. He leaves behind a loving wife of 22 years Sharon Weldy, 2 daughters and their husbands Leighanne & Bobby Cameron, Erica & Joey Filippone & 3 step-children Danielle Kenney, Jennifer Langdon & Amanda Langdon, sisters Rhonda Crespo, Donna Boucher & husband Roland Boucher, brothers Michael Sullivan & wife Madeline Sullivan, & Fred Weldy & his wife, Cheryl, 12 grandkids...

Mary Lee Keech, 82, passed away on May 14, 2023, at her home in Deerfield, NH. She was born August 6, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter and only child of the late Charles H. Platt and Mildred (Reeck) Platt. After her high school graduation, Mary Lee earned her college degree in teaching. After meeting at a church event George Keech and Mary Lee were wed on January 24, 1960, in a ceremony in Brooklyn, NY. They settled in her family home in Deerfield, NH, to raise their three children. Professionally, Mary Lee was a devoted longtime teacher retiring from Highland Goff Falls in Manchester, NH, and previously taught in New York, Virginia, and Italy. Mary Lee was an active...

Marcia Ella McKinnon, 93, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at the Oceanside Center, in Hampton, NH. Marcia was born in Topsfield, MA, daughter of the late Francis Blodgett and Marcia (Springer) Blodgett. Marcia grew up in Topfields and Salem, MA, and was the third oldest of four children. Her late siblings were Francis Blodgett, Ernie Blodgett and Gloria Blodgett. Marcia went to vocational school to learn the sewing trade, following in the footsteps of her mother Marcia, who was a seamstress. In 1945, at the age of 16, Marcia was introduced to her future husband, Jim, at a "blind-date" Halloween party, in Salem, MA. Two months later the two were married. After Jim's discharge from the...