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Joan P (Newman) Collins, 78, of Derry, NH died July 3, 2021, peacefully at High Pointe House, Haverhill, MA surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Joanie grew up in Cambridge, MA and was raised in a Catholic family. Born March 12, 1943, the daughter of the late John Newman and Josephine Helen (Collins) D'Antilio. Joan worked for the IRS in Andover, MA for 15 yrs. and was a member of the Kingston Veterans Club Auxiliary in Kingston, NH. She was crafty & talkative, enjoyed playing Scrabble, doing puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She will be sadly missed. She is predeceased by former husbands, Demetrius Milonopoulos and Edward Collins. Joan is survived by...

Avis Eva Dellea (Butterfield, Greenwood), 81, passed away on June 10, 2021 at Rockingham County Nursing home after a period of declining health. She was born on March 28, 1940, daughter of the late Wallace Butterfield and Grace (Dearborn) Butterfield. Avis grew up and spent most of her life in Raymond, NH. She is often fondly remembered for working many years as a pre-kindergarten teacher at the Raymond Village Kindergarten located in the lower level the United Methodist Church on Main Street. Following her time as a teacher she worked many years the Rockingham County Nursing home in Brentwood as a CNA and the activities director. She then joined Seacoast Hospice (currently Compasses...

Walter Rothe, 79, died at his home in Hampstead NH on June 8th, 2021 of natural causes. He was born January 15, 1942 in Queens NY, the son of the late Walter G. and Loretta (Grant) Rothe. A former resident of Levittown and Central Islip NY, Walter was a family man and a jack of all trades. He was an army veteran, worked as a studio guitarist in NYC, taught guitar lessons in NH, and was a mechanical engineer for many years. Walter was a volunteer firefighter in Levittown NY and Hampstead NH, as well as a volunteer for New Hampshire Fish and Game, he was an instructor for their learn to fish programs and hunter safety. He was a member of the Southern NH Bass Fishing Club. In addition...

June Edwards age 66, formerly of Raymond NH, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2021 at her home in Sanford Florida. Born on January 25, 1955 in Exeter NH. She was the daughter of Dorothy (Edwards) Hamel, and the late Winston Edwards. She attended local schools and graduated from Sanborn Regional High School. She spent most of her life living in Florida. She loved the warm weather in Florida and it was there that she developed an appreciation for horticulture and went on to run a nursery. June was predeceased by her brothers Winston Edwards, Jr, and John Edwards and her sister Nancy Jeffress. She is survived by her mother Dorothy Hamel, and her sisters Joan Sutton of Marion Texas, Lisa...

Evelyn L. Schroeder "Ev", 74, passed away June 3, 2021 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH after a long illness. She was born in Manchester, NH, daughter of the late Edwin R. and Edna M. (Kolodziej) Schroeder. Evelyn grew up in Manchester, NH and was the oldest of three children. She graduated from Manchester West High School and the University of NH where she earned her Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Music Education. Evelyn was a longtime music teacher, starting her career in Massachusetts and teaching high school band. She spent many years at Southside Jr High in Manchester as the music teacher and Band Director, ending her teaching career at the...

Warren Cross, 80, died on April 19, 2021 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. A lifelong resident of Raymond, NH, he was born on August 2, 1940 in Exeter NH, the son of the late Albion and Rose (Anderson) Cross. Warren served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1966 and was employed for many years as a service technician for New England Telephone. He was a member of the Tucker Masonic Lodge and also the American Legion Post 90, both of Raymond. Warren was an avid reader who enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping and canoeing.He as predeceased by his wife Carol Ann (Foucault) Cross who died in 2002, and also his sister Janice Noel. He is survived by two daughters,...

Nathaniel Taylor Chesley Sliffe, 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2021. He was born the son of a military family on February 25, 1988 in Watertown, NY. He grew up in Raymond, NH and been a resident of Franklin for the last year. He worked many years painting houses, both interior and exterior. He was a talented bass guitar player, an avid motorcycle rider, and had a passion for Volvo automobiles. He was a proud and outspoken Libertarian who greatly enjoyed campaigning for the party. Most of all he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was predeceased by his father, Timothy Alan Sliffe; and is survived by his mother and stepfather, Shannon and Edward...

Margaret A. Desilets "Peggy", 78, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021 at her home in Raymond, NH. She was born February 18, 1942 in Cambridge, MA., daughter of the late Thomas A. Joyce and Abbie (Lee) Joyce. Just before she turned 2, she moved to Lawrence, MA. The whole Family moved to Amesbury, MA. in 1955. She attended St. Joseph School for 8th grade, and Amesbury High School, Graduating Class of 1960. In 1969 she married Norman C. Desilets. Peggy lived in Raymond, NH from 1969-1982, and then moved to Manchester, NH from 1982-1996 then moved back to Raymond, NH from 1996-2021. Peggy was a dedicated Mom, Friend, Nana and Worker throughout her life. She was Employed by...

Robert G. Rondeau "Bob", 85, of Danville, NH. He was born April 11, 1935 in Lawrence, MA. He passed peacefully on January 28, 2021. He was married to Cordellia M. "Dell" Rondeau, also leaves behind daughters Christy Rondeau Gutierrez, Cindy Keller, Sharon Weldy and sons, Russell "Bud" Kenney, Steve Kenney and Wayne Kenney, predeceased Deborah "Debbie" Hanson and Joanne Kenney, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild on the way, 1 great-great grandson, 1 great-great granddaughter. He was the son of Isabelle C. "Bell" (Lynch) Martineau and Father Phillip Martineau. In addition to, he has 4 siblings, brothers, Raymond J. Rondeau, David Rondeau and Joseph "Freddy"...

Catherine Andrea Riley, 23, of Raymond, NH was born October 29, 1997 to Andrew (Buddy) and Susan Riley. She died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on January 17th, 2021 in Randolph, VT. There are no words to describe the beautiful soul that was Catherine. Catherine loved the beach, was passionate about animals and nature, and championed sustainability. She loved to spend time with family and friends, dote on her plants, bargain hunt and thrift shop.She was shy and observant, cautious and thoughtful in her approach to life.She was sharp and funny with a quick wit and a careful eye. She attended Raymond High School where she served as President of the National Honor Society and...

Katherine Mary Arseneault, passed away December 12, 2020 in Ammon, Idaho. She was born in San Antonio,Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. The daughter of Donald Arseneault of Fremont, NH and Pamela Monahan (deceased). Kathy attended Crotched Mountain Center for several of her younger years to prepare her for a life with Cerebral Palsy. She attended schools in Colorado, Fairgrounds Jr. High and she graduated from Nashua High School. After high school she got an apartment and lived most of her years independently. She managed the Courtyard Apartment Complex for the handicapped in Manchester for several years. She was predeceased by her mother Pamela Monahan, sister Laurie Mitchell and...

Malcolm Oliver Clifford, 81, passed away November 25, 2020 at the Oceanside Skilled Rehabilitation in Hampton, NH. He was born February 6, 1939 in Waltham, MA, son of the late Warren L. Clifford and Lucy (Wass) Clifford. Malcolm grew up in Waltham, MA one of two children in his family. He graduated from Waltham High School and within a few years enlisted into the United States Air Force. He served honorably from 1959-1961 and was discharged as an Airman Second Class. He fell in love with Lily Greenwood and on June 13, 1964 they were wed. For the last 60 years, they were residents in Raymond, NH. Malcolm was a longtime educator often working multiple jobs at the same time. He earned his...

Paul M. Taylor, 89, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2020 at the Exeter Hospital. He was born October 20, 1931 in Deerfield, NH, son of the late Walter Taylor and Pearl (Denyou) Merrick. Paul grew up in various parts of New Hampshire and was one of four children in the family. He served honorably in the United States Army in the Korean War. On December 1, 1951 he married Lorraine Laprise and they have lived in Deerfield, NH for almost 70 years. They raised five children together. His whole life, Paul had been an extremely hard worker often times holding down several jobs at a time. Most people know him for his logging company, Paul Taylor & Sons which he has owned and operated...

Phyllis E. Bolduc (Burleigh) sadly passed away November 12, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born on July 31, 1925 in Fremont, NH to Jesse and Mabel (Holmes) Burleigh. Six sisters and three brothers followed. Phyllis was raised in and attended school in Fremont. She married the love of her life Joseph G. Bolduc, Sr. and was married 68 years before the passing of Joseph in 2011. Phyllis (Teet) spent her life raising and caring for her nine children. The neighborhood children would flock to Bolduc's home to play. Phyllis drove school bus in Fremont for 27 years accident free, a record that Teet was very proud of. Most of Phyllis' children, 18 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 14...

Geraldine "Gerry" Louise (Lawler) Rollins Young, 79, of Deerfield, NH passed away on November 6, 2020 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH. She was born on March 26, 1941, in Tewksbury, MA, daughter of the late Yvonne Louise (Surprenant) and Arthur Joseph Lawler. Gerry attended the George B. White School in Deerfield and graduated from high school in West Bridgewater, MA. After living in West Bridgewater for a few years, she moved back to Deerfield where she raised her family. Gerry was a Cub Scout leader, was active in the Sled Slammers Snowmobile Club, and was a past Deerfield Planning Board member. She worked as a real estate salesperson before becoming a self-employed...

Walter S. Markson, 87, passed peacefully the morning of October 29th at Riverside Rest Home in Dover NH. He was born in Candia NH to Father Sverre Ingval Markson and Mother Eleanor Brown Markson on August 14, 1933. He was pre-deceased by his sisters: Helen Markson Smith of Dover NH, Eleanor Markson Page of Phoenix Arizona and Lois Beverly Markson of Candia NH. He is also pre-deceased by his son Jason Royd Markson and stepson Brian Batchelder. The Markson children were born on Brown road in Candia NH in the "House by the Side of the Road" made famous in a poem by Sam Walter Foss. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara Jean Nixon Batchelder Markson. His sons, Alan Frederick Markson...

Clyde Blanchard Hiltz, 94, passed away October 21, 2020 at the Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH. He was born in a mining shack on September 14, 1926 in Torbrook, Nova Scotia, Canada, son of Hector Hiltz and Odessa (Craven) Hiltz. Clyde grew up in Torbrook, Nova Scotia, Canada and served in the Merchant Canadian Navy from 1944-1945 at the end of WWII. In 1950, he married Ruth White and they had two children. In 1963 they moved to the United States. Clyde's career was in carpentry and he worked as a supervising carpenter for the Joseph Bennett Co. in Needham, MA. The family resided in Brookline, Londonderry, and Goffstown, NH before spending their golden years in...

On Saturday October 10th, 2020 Russell Wayne Nedeau Sr., of Hampton NH passed away in his sleep at the age of 62. Russell was born September 10th, 1958 in Exeter New Hampshire. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, where he worked as a computer tech for the HAWK missile. In his later life he worked as an automotive mechanic. Russell was the type of person to do anyone a favor, lend a helping hand, or give you the shirt off his back all while never asking for a thing in exchange; except for maybe a conversation about Pink Floyd. He had a knack for storytelling, and a deep love for black coffee and a good read. He was proceeded in death by his father Richard Nedeau Sr; mother Arlene Perkins...

Marie A. West, 78, passed away on October 6, 2020 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA after a brief illness. She was born April 6, 1942 in East Kingston, NH, daughter of the late Ralph H. Buswell Sr. and Etta (Webster) Buswell. Marie was one of seven children in her family. She grew up in East Kingston, NH and was a graduate of Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, NH, Class of 1960. In 1964, she married the love of her life, Lincoln (Link) L. West. Marie was a successful real estate agent for over 20 years in NH. She and her husband were longtime residents in Chester, NH. Marie's passion was in traveling the world and hiking. She planned many trips for she and Link...

Mary Elizabeth Rottler, 72, of Raymond, NH, passed away September 30, 2020 after fighting a long battle of cancer. Mary was born to parents Blanche Mildred Sinkevich and Albin F. Nicgorski, on September 11, 1948 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mary graduated from Lawrence High School in 1966 and went on to pursue a career in Cosmetology and Healthcare. Mary worked as a Nurse Assistant/Receptionist for several years and retired in 1995. Mary enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, gardening, plants, painting, drawing, cooking, baking, reading and spending time with family and her beloved pets. Mary was a kindred spirit who loved all people she came in contact with and was always smiling. Mary...

Wayne R. Myer, 85, died on September 23, 2020 at his home in Raymond, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in New Castle, PA, on April 20, 1935, the son of the late Amos and Beryle (Shirk) Myer. A resident of Raymond for the last four and a half years, he formerly lived in Deerfield and Londonderry, NH. He graduated from Hiram College in Ohio with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, and also served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Boston. Wayne retired after ten years as Administrator of Purchase and Property of State of New Hampshire. He was previously employed in various roles as a leader in the manufacturing industry. He and Grace have had a handmade craft business,...