The Daily News

Eleanor E. Fillebrown, 90, of Peterborough, NH passed away after a brief illness on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born in St. Stephen's, NB, Canada on December 8, 1931, the daughter of Fred and Cora (Jewitt) English. She grew up in Amesbury, Massachusetts and graduated from Simmons College in Boston. She was a pioneer for women working in the professional world, starting her career in the early 50s with RCA in Camden, New Jersey. Eleanor then took time off to raise a family in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. When her children were older, Eleanor returned to the professional world. She received an MS in Accounting from Drexel University and embarked on a 20+ year teaching career at Drexel...

Judith Margaret Morrissey, nee Johnson, died on July 2, 2022 from a series of respiratory and cardio-vascular events at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, in Lebanon, NH. She would have celebrated her 78th birthday in August. Judy was born on August 27, 1944 in Haverhill, Massachusetts to William R. and Florence M. Johnson. In 1962, she graduated from Haverhill High School and entered the Mary Hitchcock Memorial School of Nursing the following September. She married Anthony T.E. Morrissey in November 1963 and the couple had a son and daughter. Judy's professional career started in Boston at Children's Hospital with subsequent positions in Colorado, Missouri, Massachusetts, Virginia, and...

James Henry Bunnell Jr. passed away on May 30th, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 20th, 1942 in Amesbury, MA to James Henry Bunnell Sr & Lorraine Muriel Violette. James was known by many as Jim, and most famously, "Poppi". Jim grew up in a French-Canadian, Italian, and Irish family. He frequently reminisced on large family gatherings/dinners, along with his time growing up in Massachusetts and Pacoima, California. Throughout his life, Jim had a passion for Doo-Wop music. He loved sharing that passion with family and friends through his vast collection of records, CD's, and Jukebox. He was a man of many adventures and had a love of cars, especially his favorite car...

Arthur "Art" Leroy Martin, 83, passed away March 5th, 2022 at his home in Mirror Lake, NH with his children by his side. Art was born in Danvers, MA June 27, 1938, son of the late Francis G. and Marion F. (Connors) Martin. He grew up in Danvers and the family then moved to Middleton, MA where he resided until marrying Nancy (Sedler) Martin in 1961, moving to West Newbury, MA to raise their family. After a brief time back in Middleton to care for his dad in the late 90's he then moved to Mirror Lake, NH to be closer to his children. Art is a 1956 graduate of Holten (Danvers) High School and a graduate of Northeastern University. He spent the majority of his working career until his...

Steven Robert Roy Sr., 67, resident of Northfield, NH joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by his loving wife Cindi (Newell) Roy; son Scott Roy and wife Genevieve; daughter Staci (Roy) Loeffler and husband Thomas; son Steven Roy Jr. and wife Sonia Penalo; daughter Tara (Newell) Mardones and husband Corey; four grandchildren Alex Loeffler, Ashlee Loeffler, McKenzie Mardones and Sophia Roy; along with his four siblings Tom Roy, Kathy (Roy) Boucher, Lisa (Roy) Kay and John Roy and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Barbara (Ross) Roy; father Emilien Marcel Roy, and brother Michael Joseph Roy. ...

Choo J. Whyte, 74, of Newbury, MA passed away on January 30, 2022 in Portsmouth, NH. She was surrounded by loved ones and family. Choo lived an independent life full of adventures, and there was never a dull moment for those who knew her. She dedicated her youth to helping others, serving in the Peace Corps in Brazil and raising five wonderful children. She had a unique education beginning at Westlake High School (1965), and carrying on throughout her life atthe Fashion Institute of Technology (1967), the University of Maine, Orono (1993), and the Ringling College of Art and Design (2005). Her adulthood was spent searching for happiness that involved many exploits to include (but not limited...

James W. Patten, 71, of Merrimac, MA and Barefoot Bay, FL, passed away on December 31, 2021, from a glioblastoma. Jim grew up in Merrimac, MA and graduated from Pentucket Regional High School in 1968. He was drafted and enlisted in the Army in 1970. He was stationed in Asmara, Ethiopia before enrolling in journalism and public relations school at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. Following a brief stint at Fort Devens, MA, he was assigned to Tori Station in Sobi, Okinawa. During that time, he was editor of the base newspaper and worked on a community relations program. After six years in the Army, Jim retuned to Merrimac and worked at the Haverhill Gazette as a reporter and photographer...

Jeffrey Davey, of Bedford, NH, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the age of 52. He was born and grew up in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He graduated from the Art Institute of Boston with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Throughout his life, he resided in Boston, Somerville, Salem and Watertown, MA, but made his home in Bedford, NH, with his loving family: Bridget McAdams, James McAdams and his faithful dog Hooper. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, John Davey; and his grandparents, Pauline and Ludger Morrissette and his aunt Elizabeth Pence. He is survived by his mother, Ann Davey; his sister, Deanna Davey, and her children Amelia and Aaron; his uncle...

Gavin Thomas Ouellette became an angel on September 10,2021. Gavin was born on April 22, 2015 in Manchester, NH, the loving son of Thomas and Jennifer (Smith) Ouellette. He had just started first grade at Bow Elementary School, where he easily made many friends. Gavin has the spirit of a happy, funny boy- that smile! Gavin was always with his mom, errands during the day and cuddling at night. He loved wrestling and playing video games with his two older brothers, and following his dad around the football field as his assistant. Gavin and his older sister would act silly while she always cared for him gently. Gavin enjoyed playing soccer and t-ball with an eye towards becoming a "Bulldog."...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nicholas Thomas Ouellette. Nick passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021. He was born on April 21, 2005 in Manchester, NH, the loving son of Thomas and Jennifer (Smith) Ouellette. He was a junior at Bow High School, where he was a member of the Falcon football and basketball teams. Nick was enrolled at the Concord Regional Technical Center, studying Fire Science with the dream of one day becoming a firefighter. He loved his twin sister and two younger brothers with all his heart. Nick would wake up with a smile and wear it all day. A "goofy" guy with the kindest soul, loved by all who knew him. He had the spirit of...

88, died August 7, 2021, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Survived by her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Services were held at St. Vincent de Paul, Holiday, Florida.

Piermont, NH- Jeanne Alice French, 74, of Piermont, died on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the Lebanon Center with family by her side. Jeanne was born on April 25, 1947, in Newburyport, MA to Ernest and Yvonne (Roberts) Emond. She was a graduate of Amesbury High School, Class of 1965. On August 6, 1994, she married the love of her life, James Edward French. She was a member of the Acres of Hope Christian Fellowship. In her free time Jeanne enjoyed music and playing instruments. She attended many concerts and musicals. She loved spending time with her family and having cookouts and campfires with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, James Edward French; a daughter...

Hampton, NH - Willard (Will) Hall, 86 of Hampton and formerly of Northwood and Amesbury, MA passed away peacefully Friday June 4, 2021. Born in Newbury, MA, beloved son of George and Amy (Day) Hall. He was raised on the Day family farm in Dover before moving to Ipswich, MA. Will graduated from Essex Agricultural High School in 1953 and went on to work for Cherry Hill Farm, and numerous other dairy farms including Hood Milk. He served in the US Navy Reserve as a Sea Bee and he later went into partnership with his brother Gordon and together they built, owned and operated what became Hall Sheet Metal, a successful HVAC company that is still family operated today. Retiring from sheet...

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Fabian Harold Arthur Dandaneau of Hampton, NH, loving husband and father of 2 children, passed away at the age of 76. Fabian was born on June 3, 1944, in Lynn, MA, to Fabian, Sr., and Verda. He graduated from Lynn English HS and went on to study pharmacy at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He was an accomplished salesman, a licensed realtor, and owned his own property management business in Florida. On July 16, 1966, he married Shannon Coffey and together they raised a daughter, Laura, and a son, Stephen primarily in West Newbury, Massachusetts. Before his father died when Fabian was only 13, his father, who was an accomplished violinist, passed on his love...

Roy "Grampy" Erwin Nixon, 90, of Newbury, MA, died May 23, 2021. Born in Tarrytown, NY on November 17, 1930, he was the son of Fredrick and Isabella (McKnight) Nixon. Roy resided in Bedford, NH, Vero Beach, FL, and Newbury, MA for many years. During the Korean War, he served with the United States Army. He was also a Merchant Marine. Roy successfully owned and operated NiXon Auto Sales. Later, he was a deputy sheriff with the Hillsborough County Sheriff Office. Roy was a Freemason at the Masonic Temple Washington Lodge 61, Manchester for sixty-five years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #39, Vero Beach, FL. Roy was a loving and devoted father, husband, grandfather, brother,...

Margaret Ellen Gilman of Vero Beach, passed on Holy Thursday, April 1st, in her home of natural causes. She was born Margaret McGregor in Newburyport, MA on Holy Thursday 4/13/33. She was predeceased by her husband Alcide Gilman, and her daughter, Cheryl Gilman Neuberger. Margaret is survived by her daughter Karen Hope and her son Michael Gilman, both of Vero, her son Kevin Gilman of Steamboat Springs, CO, five grandchildren, a great granddaughter and a great-great granddaughter, and her brother Jimmy McGregor of Newburyport, MA. She was an active member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, and a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. A Funeral Mass will be held...

Joseph Normand Jutras (Norm) or J. Normand Jutras Of The Villages and Palatka, Florida; Tucson, Arizona; and Amesbury, Massachusetts. J. Normand Jutras passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home in The Villages with his wife and daughter at his side, following a brief, but courageous battle with gallbladder cancer. He was always supported by his strong faith in God and was grateful for his many blessings. Joseph Normand Jutras was born June 27, 1934 in Lewiston, Maine to Lucia (Bolduc) and Levis A. Jutras. He graduated from Lewiston High School and Portland Junior College, now part of the University of Maine system. Norm served in the Army National Guard. Norm was a...

Gilbert "Gil" D. Lane, 67, a long-time resident of Keene died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative Care in Lebanon. He passed peacefully while sleeping after a brief period of declining health. Gilbert was born the son of the late Catherine (Deihl) and Edward Lane on July 9, 1953 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He was educated in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School class of 1971. He has been with his devoted partner, Marilyn Nourse for twenty years. Gil worked at Syd's Carpet and Snooze Room as a furniture delivery person for fifteen years until his retirement in 2006. Prior, he had worked at Sterling Quality Carpets as a Carpet Care...

Thomas W. Daigle, 73, of Raymond, NH passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 in the Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA following a short battle with Leukemia. He was born in Amesbury, MA, a son of the late Thomas J. and Regina (Bellemore) Daigle. He had been a resident of Raymond for the past 15 years, formerly living in Amesbury. Mr. Daigle proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, serving during Vietnam. He worked for 25 years as a bus driver for the MBTA in Lynn, MA. Mr. Daigle like to work with his hands, he could fix just about anything and enjoyed auto mechanics and fixing cars. He enjoyed fishing and watching hockey, the Montreal Canadians were his...

Michael Schildcrout, 77, passed away on August 27, 2020 in Worcester, MA. Michael was born in New York City on February 6, 1943 to Benjamin and Sylvia (Bass) Schildcrout. In early childhood, Michael played handball, toured the state of New York in the summers and vacationed in Florida over winter break with his family. Tragically, in 1955, at the age of 12, Michael contracted polio. After enduring several surgeries and an extended convalescence, Michael emerged from his illness to later earn a B.A. in Physics from Hunter College in 1966, and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh in 1975. Michael lived in Silver Springs, Maryland and worked as a civilian employee for the...

Doris Ruth Tedford, 69, of Derry, New Hampshire, passed away on June 24, 2020. Doris was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on December 15, 1950, to the late Vincent and Doris Sherlock. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School in 1968. She continued her education at Saint Mary's School of Nursing and earned a Practical Nursing License. Most of her career was dedicated to serving patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Helping others was her calling and she dedicated her life to it. Doris and Lance were together for 25 years and finally tied the knot in 2016. Their favorite thing to do together was to go to Provincetown, MA at least once per year in the...