Obituaries
Obituaries
Frances M. Potter
Jun 2, 2025
Frances Margaret (Breen) Potter, 103, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on June 2, 2025 at Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua, NH.
She was born in Norwood, MA on September 25, 1921, a daughter of Thomas J. and Gertrude B. (Batchelder) Breen. She was raised and educated in East Walpole, MA and Pepperell, MA.
Frances enjoyed crocheting, crewel embroidery, reading the paper,...
Irene V. Burke Smith
Jun 2, 2025
Irene V. Burke Smith, 101, longtime resident of Wilton, NH, died at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, on Monday, June 2, 2025, she was surrounded by her loving her family.
She was born on December 30, 1923, in Woonsocket, RI, a daughter of the late Aime and Nelida (Lamarque) Groslouis.
Irene was raised and educated in Woonsocket, RI, until 1934, when...
Forrest (Cy) H. Wright
Jun 1, 2025
Forrest Herbert Wright, (Cy), was born February 27, 1936 at Memorial Hospital in Nashua, NH and passed peacefully at home on June 1, 2025 at 89. Cy was the youngest of 6 siblings and was the son of Milford historian and author Winifred A. (Bowler) and Raymond C. Wright of Willow Street, Milford. Cy was predeceased by the love of...
Susan M. Dugdale
May 31, 2025
Susan M. Dugdale, 72, resident of Amherst, NH, died on May 31, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Susan was born in Wilmington, DE, on August 2, 1952, a daughter of Frederick E. and Alda M. (Eldridge) Dugdale. She was raised and educated in Branford, Connecticut and graduated from Branford High School. She was a figure skater and competed in...
Susan L. Ingraham
May 30, 2025
Susan L. Ingraham, 72, a resident of Milford, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 30, 2025.
She was born in Fitchburg, MA, on April 14, 1953, the daughter of William and Ethel (Hartwell) Tapply. Susan was raised and educated in Lunenburg, MA, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Career Development from The College of Lifelong Learning. She...
Dionetta M. Gagnon
May 25, 2025
Dionetta M. Gagnon, 56, resident of Brookline, NH, passed away on May 25th, 2025 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. She passed on surrounded by her loving family.
Dionetta was born on March 6th, 1969, in Columbia, MO, a daughter of Lawrence Baughn and Cynthia (Strand) Kloss.
She was predeceased by...
Charles P. Kallfelz
May 22, 2025
Charles P. Kallfelz, 87, resident of Milford, NH, died on May 22, 2025, after a period of declining health.
He was born on November 23, 1937, in Camden, NJ, a son of the late Henry and Clara (Datz) Kallfelz.
Charles was raised and educated in Camden, NJ. He graduated from Camden Catholic High school. Following high school, he went on to attend...
Mary Ellen Quinn
May 19, 2025
Mary Ellen (Beaton) Quinn, 82 went to the Lord on May 19, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born on November 2, 1942 to her loving parents Elda (Annese) Beaton and Roderick Beaton Sr. Mary Ellen was predeceased by both of her parents, her older brother Roderick Beaton Jr., her son in law John Pepin and her loving husband...
James E. Mackie
May 18, 2025
James “Jim” Edward Mackie, 84, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at CareOne at Millbury, due to his terminal illness.
Jim was born on July 9th, 1940 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, son of the late John Mackie Sr. and Alice (Rajala) Mackie, and graduated from Fitchburg Memorial High School in 1961.
Shortly after...
Joanne A. Hayes
May 18, 2025
Joanne A. Hayes, longtime Milford, NH resident, died May 18, 2025 at Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough, NH, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born in Nashua, NH on December 10, 1941, Joanne was the youngest child of Dominic and Miriam Calvetti. Joanne was raised and educated in Milford, NH, where she graduated from Milford High School.
After high school, Joanne attended...
George S. Hyde
May 15, 2025
George S. Hyde, 72, of Rochester, NH, former resident of Lyndeborough, NH, died on May 15, 2025, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital, after a period of declining health.
He was born on August 16, 1952, in Nashua, NH, a son of the late John F. and Muriel (Scott) Hyde Sr.
George was raised and educated in Lyndeborough, graduating from Wilton High School....
Doreen Gibbons Conrad
May 11, 2025
Doreen Gibbons Conrad, 71, lifelong resident of Wilton, NH, died on May 11, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Nashua, NH, on October 17, 1953, a daughter of Bernard “Ba” and Marcia J. (Anderson) Gibbons. Doreen was a graduate of Wilton High School, Class of 1971. She earned her associate’s degree in nursing and had been employed as an...
Ronald Jurek
May 10, 2025
Ronald A. Jurek, 81, resident of Manchester, NH, died on May 10, 2025, at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home, after a period of declining health.
He was born on July 23, 1943, in Tacoma, WA, a son of the late Adam and Wanda (Adamowicz) Jurek.
Ron faithfully served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.
He worked for Eversource for over...
Cynthia E. Cox
May 7, 2025
Cynthia E Cox, 93, a near lifelong resident of Milford NH, died May 7, 2025, at St Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH, surrounded by loving family.
She was born on October 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Earle and Marion (Leonard) Randall.
Cynthia was raised and educated in Milford schools, graduating from Milford High School class of 1948. She continued her education...
Travis C. Sanborn
May 6, 2025
Travis C. Sanborn (GUSTO), 42, resident of Milford, NH, died on May 6, 2025, at his home after a sudden illness.
He was born on May 12, 1982, in Manchester, NH, a son of Craig Sanborn and Karin (Bunker) Choate.
Travis spent his childhood in Temple, NH. Where he attended grammar school and later continued his education within the ConVal Regional School...
Jon-Reed Hathaway
May 4, 2025
Jon-Reed Hathaway, 69 of Milford, NH, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025. He was a man of complexities—sometimes difficult, often independent, but always uniquely himself. A husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran, he lived his life on his own terms.
Born on August 27, 1955 in Rolla, MO, Jon joined the United States Navy right out of high...
James J. Kolasinski
May 1, 2025
James Kolasinski, 65, resident of Milford NH, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2025 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA surrounded by his family.
A loving husband to Margaret and dedicated father of daughters Katy, Shannon, and Sydney, James was known for his caring acts and service in support of the schools, sports, and community events that shaped the...
Loretta D'Alleva
Apr 28, 2025
Loretta (Buono) Lane, beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at her home in Milford, NH. She was the widow of the late Anthony D’Alleva and the daughter of the late Carlo M. and Eleanor (Sullo) Buono.
Raised in Somerville, Loretta was part of a large and loving family, including her late siblings Irene Rose, Loraine...
Philip O. Gendron
Apr 26, 2025
Philip O. Gendron, 86, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on April 26, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
He was born on June 27, 1938 in Plymouth, NH, the son of Ovila Gendron and Earlene (Greenwood) Gendron. Philip was raised and educated in Plymouth, having graduated from Plymouth High School, Class of 1955.
Mr. Gendron had formerly owned and...
Jeanne A. Coty
Apr 25, 2025
Jeanne A. Coty, a woman of deep faith, kindness, and unwavering love for her family, passed away peacefully in Milford, N.H. on April 25, 2025. She was born in Coaldale, PA, on April 24, 1938, to James and Georgene (Young) Furey.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Ernest Coty of Milford, NH; her sons, Michael Coty of...
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