The Milford Cabinet

Dorothy Hope Lindon, 74, of Milford, NH passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 after a long illness. She was born April 3, 1947, at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC to parents Jack Nickles and Marjorie Hope (Soule) Lindon. On her maternal side she leaves a large extended family, which includes uncles, aunts and numerous first and second cousins. Her Soule ancestry has been traced to the landing of the Mayflower. She was especially close to her first cousin Kathleen Soule who was involved in her later care. Dorothy graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School, Wakefield, MA and Lowell State College, Lowell, MA majoring in voice and education. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing....

Joseph M. Champagne, 63, of Milford, NH, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born June 6, 1958, in Rochester, NH to parents Marcel Champagne and Carrie (Hussey) Vanderwerf. Joseph married the love of his life, Hoan Kim "Mihn" Thi Hoang, on November 26, 2009, and they loved the time they spent together until her passing in 2018. Family was very important to Joseph, and he enjoyed visiting family and having family come and visit him. He was a hard worker and worked as a Maintenance Technician at CoorsTek in Milford for many years. He was a Patriots fan and enjoyed watching their games on TV as well as many cooking shows. Joseph will be sincerely missed by those who knew...

Gertrude (Duquette) St. Cyr, age 101, died on August 28, 2021 at Crestwood Nursing Home in Milford, NH. She was the youngest of three children and was born in Nashua, NH in 1919 to Daniel & Angeline (0ullette) Duquette. As a young woman Gertrude worked as a housekeeper, seamstress, in the Amoskeag Mills, and in later years at Velcro, USA. She was talented in and enjoyed doing fiber arts and learned loom weaving in her later years. She was also an avid quilter. She was never happier than when she was surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her husband Paul St. Cyr, her son, Richard St. Cyr, and two brothers Sylvio & Robert. She is survived by two daughters, Denise Cedras...

Paul Francis Antonelli, Sr. passed away quietly at home on August 1, 2021 with his family at his side following a long, fulfilling life. Paul was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on December 5, 1927 to Stephen and Christine (Stella) Antonelli, and he was the eldest of five brothers (Paul, Stephen, Frank, Joseph, and Michael). Paul grew up in Medford, Massachusetts and attended the Medford Vocational School, studying electronics. He worked in the Boston Naval Yard prior to enlisting in the Navy in February 1945, near the end of World War II. After the war ended, he resumed his high school education, graduating from Medford High School in June 1947. Following graduation, Paul immediately...

Douglas Alan Heck, 61, of Temple, NH passed unexpectedly in his home on Saturday May 8, 2021. He was born in Angola, IN on February 12, 1960 to parents Barbara Jean Thomas Heck (deceased) and George Heck, presently of Bedford, NH. When Doug was a child, the Heck family moved to a small farm in Temple NH where Doug tended animals, raised vegetables, and repaired buildings and equipment. Doug attended Temple Elementary School and ConVal High School. In his early career, he went to work with some local long-distant trucking companies, and then traveled the U.S. installing office furniture. These travels took Doug to Amarillo Texas where he won The Big Texan's "72oz Steak Challenge" and has his...

David Paul Gagnon, 64, of Milford, NH passed at home after a long battle with cancer on Thursday April 29, 2021. He was born May 28, 1956 in Nashua, NH to parents Albert and Pauline (Arel) Gagnon. David was a total outdoorsman. He lived to fish, he loved to go fly fishing and had several favorite spots up north to go. In the winter he enjoyed ice fishing and entered numerous derbies, with his kids when they were young, then later on in life as well. He got his love of fishing from his mom, who was an avid fisher herself. Him and his wife LeeAnne enjoyed camping together, all around the state, but especially up north in Errol, NH. David also enjoyed kayaking, really anything that involved...

Robert Edgar Breton, age 85, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Gilford and Milford, NH, died on March 9, 2021, at Hope Hospice Care Center, Cape Coral, FL, after a short illness. "Bob" as he was known to his family and friends was born June 6, 1935, In Laconia, NH, the son of M. Yvonne (Morin) and Aime E. Breton. Bob was a member of the Class of 1954 Laconia High School, Laconia, NH and worked as a welder-fitter in the structural steel industry for many years. He was very talented in home and custom repair and his logo "Don't fret, call Bret" was most appropriate. Bob was a communicant of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Community of Cape Coral, and former communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes...

Donald E. Vandenburgh, age 97 of Concord, NH died peacefully on Sunday, December 27th at his daughter's home in Columbus, OH. Don was a loving husband, a dedicated father and a proud grandfather and great grandfather. A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Concord, NH, Don was also a skilled mechanical engineer, a WWII veteran, and a passionate outdoorsman, who loved skiing, tennis and hiking until the age of 89! One of Don's last great pleasures was walking in the woods with his dog Charlie. A person of great integrity, inspiring dedication and remarkable love and empathy, Don helped so many others in his quiet and unselfish way. Born and raised in Mechanicville/Troy, NY, Don was a...

Jake Cameron Bourdon, 25, of Wilton, NH passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born, October 27, 1995 in Derry, NH to parents Bruce and Robin (Jones) Bourdon. Jake grew up in Wilton, attending Florence Rideout Elementary School then going on to attend Wilton Co-Op High School as well. As a child, he played "pee-wee" football for two years with the Amherst and Milford "Patriots" teams. He also played basketball and eventually went on to play for his high school's team. In addition, Jake played baseball with the annual Wilton area recreational teams. One of his most loved passions was flying. He soloed for the first time at Boire field in Nashua, NH on April 7th,...

"When a loved one becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." John Philip Foss was our treasure, cherished by his family, friends, fellow educators, former students, and community members. He will be remembered for his generosity, friendship, and unfailing kindness. His good humor, quick wit, and fun-loving nature made all our days brighter. John Foss passed on December 5th, 2020 at the age of 72 after a valiant fight with cancer. He faced his diagnosis with openness, grace, and strong faith, the same way he approached life in general. He counted his blessings each and every day and shared those blessings freely. People mattered to John. He could strike up a conversation with anyone...

Harold E. Larro, 94, a long time Keene resident died on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Jaffrey Rehabilitation & Nursing Home. He passed peacefully after a period of declining health. Harold was born the son of the late Annie (Hackler) and Clarence Larro on July 17, 1926 in Keene. He was raised in Marlborough and graduated from Marlborough High School in 1944. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served on the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. Chicago CA-136 during WW II in the Pacific. Harold was present in Tokyo Bay during the formal Japanese surrender ceremony. He was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Area Medal. He was honorably...

Theresa M. Martel, 87, of Milford, NH passed peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the Crestwood Nursing Home, Milford, NH. She was born January 6, 1933 in Winchendon, MA to parents Charles and Marie (Roy) Beletete. Theresa was known most for her love for her family. She left school in 9th grade to care for her siblings. She went on to marry the love of her life Paul Martel on April 16, 1955 and they lived a happy life together until his passing in 1997. She worked as an assembler at St. Gobain Ignitor Products in Milford, while also raising her family. In her free time she liked to make hook rugs and could always be found watching Judge Judy on TV. Theresa loved everybody no matter...

Thomas Levi Hartshorn, Sr, passed away peacefully at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack on Saturday October 24, 2020. After being surrounded by loving family members for a week, he was called home after his family had an opportunity to say their goodbyes. Born on January 4, 1946 in Lexington Virginia, Thomas resided most of his life in Amherst NH at a family homestead. He was predeceased by his mother Julia Mae Clark and his father Frank Hartshorn. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Marie Elizabeth Hartshorn, as well as his children Marilyn Goddard and her husband William of Wilton and Thomas Jr and his wife Christine of Amherst. He also leaves behind his dedicated...

Walter H. Houghton, Sr., 74, died on October 7th surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. Walter was born in Grasmere, NH in 1946 and was the son of Arthur E. Houghton, Sr. and Doris M. (Blanchette) Houghton. Walt (or Wally to many) grew up in New Boston with 3 brothers and 2 sisters and spent most of his life there. Walt was known for having an incredible work ethic. He worked for many years at Hitchiner Manufacturing in Milford. During his time there, he had the unique opportunity to travel internationally and because of his expertise spent several months in India, England, Germany and the former Yugoslavia training plant personnel on technical processes. Walt was known for...

Leon E. Stillwagon, loving husband, father, poppy, brother, uncle, world traveler, wine connoisseur, art critic, sports enthusiast, dedicated coach, food critic, clam chowder expert, sailboat captain, intrepid skier, mediocre golfer and all-around good guy passed away September 26, 2020. Leon was born in Newark and grew up in Succasunna, New Jersey. He graduated from Roxbury high school in 1964. He is a 1968 graduate of Rutgers University school of engineering and furthered his education at the University of Michigan school of business executive program. Leon started his career as a ceramic engineer at Howmet Corporation in New Jersey, Martin Metals in Illinois, Precision Founders in...

Alvan William Hicks, 87, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and longtime Milford resident, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020 at home, where he and his beloved late wife Nancy raised four children. Alvan was born in Lynn, MA on March 18, 1933, son of the late Alvan P. and Alice M. (Crowley) Hicks. He and Nancy were happily married for 62 years until her passing in 2017. Alvan was raised and educated in Lynn, graduating from Lynn Classical High School. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University in 1955, and his Masters of Business Administration from Northeastern University in 1963. Alvan moved to Milford in 1959 to join Hitchiner Manufacturing....

Julian James Dean Valdez was born on March 19, 1991 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH to Romulo Valdez, Jr. and Kimberly A. Dean. He was the youngest child of three. Julian attended High Mowing School, Wilton, NH and attended University of Massachusetts - Boston and Manchester Community College, Manchester, NH. He was a horticulturist and worked at various farms and nurseries in NH and MA. Julian's last place of employment and home was at the Kimstead Farm, Pepperell, MA. He was a poet, singer/guitarist, artist, reader and had a curious mind. He had a deep interest in Buddhism and the Native American Tradition. Julian was a Naturalist, loving animals and being in the wilderness....

Richard E. Gooden, a resident of Amherst, NH, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on June 28, 2020, with his partner Linda Michael at his side. He was 74. Born in Whitefield, NH on April 16, 1946, he was the son of Lawrence and Charlotte Gooden and one of 7 children. Dick was a self-employed carpenter for 40 years and the owner of RG Remodeling. He was a graduate of Whitefield High School. Dick loved golf and was a member of the Amherst Country Club where he made many friends over the years and played as often as he could. He loved music, playing his guitars and especially loved the Eagles band. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his willingness to...

Mark R. Johnson, 63, passed away in Newbury, NH on June 18, 2020. Born July 31, 1956 in Worcester, Massachusetts to David Johnson of Georges Mills, NH and Sylvia (Cossar) Johnson of New London, NH, Mark was a good, decent man who loved his family, and worked hard his whole life; an endlessly loyal employee in the printing industry for over 40 years. A gifted athlete, he excelled in track, basketball, and golf in Hopewell Junction, NY and Satellite Beach, FL during his middle and high school years. Moving to Amherst, NH in 1973, Mark became starting center for MASH's 1973-1974 winning basketball team. After graduating from Milford Area Senior High in 1974, he walked-on to the 1975 Syracuse...

Eric Hampton Nickerson passed away peacefully in his home on June 10, 2020, at the age of 73 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was a 14-year resident of Milford, NH and a 28-year resident of Amherst, NH. He was born on May 13, 1947 in Greenwich, CT to Robert Edward Nickerson and Mary Jane Caldwell Nickerson. Eric predeceases his mother, a resident of Candler, NC. Eric is survived by his wife, Marie Labrie Nickerson; his children, Lisa Nickerson and her former husband, Mark McGonagle and their three children, and her partner Robert Cramer of Wayland, MA; Robert Eric Nickerson and his wife Lori Nickerson and their three children of Hopkinton, MA; his former wife and mother...

Caryl ("Jeri") Christine Johnson McIntire, 95, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Stewart McIntire. Born on June 8, 1924, in Arlington, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Frank D. and Jennie (Perham ) Johnson. Caryl was a 1942 graduate of Woburn High School (Massachusetts). She was a lifetime member, troop, and council leader for the Girl Scouts. Caryl worked as a welder for the Boston Navy Yard in World War II and was also an air raid warden. She worked as a singing cowgirl and rider with the Roy Rogers World Championship Rodeo. She was also a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club,...