Obituaries

Obituaries

Nancy A. Walsh

Nancy A. Walsh

Apr 2, 2012

Nancy A. Walsh, 73, resident of Brookline, NH, died April 2, 2012 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH. She was born in Pawtucket, RI on October 4, 1938, the daughter of John M. and Hilda G. (Gregory) Doll. Mrs. Walsh made her home in Brookline for almost 40 years. She was a graduate of Bryant College in RI...

Rosamond E. Buchanan

Rosamond E. Buchanan

Apr 1, 2012

Rosamond E. “Roz” Buchanan, 88, resident of Amherst, NH, died on April 1, 2012, following a brief illness. She was born in Fitchburg, MA on January 10, 1924, a daughter of Thomas H. and Ruth C. (Grant) Eckfeldt. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1945. She married Creeley S. “Buck” Buchanan in...

Robert C. Halliday

Robert C. Halliday

Mar 25, 2012

Robert C. Halliday, 81, devoted husband of Dorothy R. (Chapman) Halliday, died on March 25, 2012 at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH. He was born to Charles and Lena (Chawgo) Halliday on April 20, 1930 in Watertown, New York, where he was raised and educated. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas. A...

A. Marion Manoogian

A. Marion Manoogian

Mar 17, 2012

A. Marion “Mimi” Manoogian, 89, resident of Buckridge Drive, Amherst NH, died March 17, 2012 at the home she lovingly created with her family for over 42 years. She was born in Providence, RI on December 11, 1922, the daughter of Armen and Marie Garoian. She attended Henry Bernard School, a progressive private school and graduated from Hope High...

Thomas F. Rigney

Thomas F. Rigney

Mar 16, 2012

Thomas Francis Rigney, age 61, of Amherst, NH died at home at 12:05 PM on March 16, 2012 from liver disease. Tom was born on August 10, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Rita Auth Rigney. He married Jeannine M. Weber on January 29, 1972 in Hamilton, Ohio. He and Jeannine have resided in...

Rachel E. Ladd

Rachel E. Ladd

Mar 10, 2012

Rachel E. Ladd, 87, resident of Wilton, NH, died March 10, 2012 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Addison, Vermont on June 18, 1924, a daughter of Howard and Katherine (Sheldon) Trudeau. Mrs. Ladd resided in Wilton for several years and formerly lived in the Milford area for many...

Frances P. Tocher

Frances P. Tocher

Mar 7, 2012

Frances P. Tocher, 90, resident of Milford, NH, died March 7, 2012 at Crestwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Milford. She was born in Winthrop, MA on May 20, 1921, a daughter of Shanly and Frances (Colbert) Curtin. Mrs. Tocher resided in Milford for the past five years and formerly lived in Fort Pierce, FL for over 20 years. She...

Michael N. Couturier

Michael N. Couturier

Mar 5, 2012

Michael N. Couturier, 51, resident of Milford, NH, went into the loving arms of his Lord Jesus on March 5, 2012 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nashua, NH on May 6, 1960, a son of Marcel Couturier of Nashua and Margaret (Wilmot) Gibbons of Milford, NH. Mike...

Marie J. Clark

Marie J. Clark

Mar 2, 2012

Marie J. Clark, 86, resident of Milford, NH, died March 2, 2012 at Crestwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Milford, surrounded by her family. She was born in Milford, NH on December 27, 1925, a daughter of Earl and Mary (Caccivio) Stimson. She was a lifelong resident of Milford and graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1946. Mrs. Clark...

Richard G. Blackmar

Richard G. Blackmar

Mar 1, 2012

Richard G. Blackmar, 86, resident of Tilton, NH, died March 1, 2012 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton. He was born in Haverhill, MA on October 20, 1925, a son of Horace and Alice (Murphy) Blackmar. Mr. Blackmar resided at the NH Veterans Home for a short time and formerly lived in Hillsborough for 10 years and...

Lucille B. Kopf

Lucille B. Kopf

Feb 25, 2012

Lucille B. "Lucy" Kopf, 73, of Amherst, died February 25, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Nashua on February 4, 1939, the daughter of Leo and Noella (Gagnon) Bernier. She attended the Presentation of Mary Academy, graduated from St. Georges High School and attended Notre Dame College in Manchester. After moving to the Boston area, she...

Emilie M. Willard

Emilie M. Willard

Feb 23, 2012

Emilie M. Willard, 90, resident of Amherst, NH, died February 23, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH, following a brief illness and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lancaster, MA on December 2, 1921, daughter of Fred L. and Gladys E. (Tyler) Richards. Mrs. Willard resided in Amherst for the past 6 years and formerly...

Deborah A. Moran

Deborah A. Moran

Feb 17, 2012

Deborah A. Moran, 55, resident of Hollis, NH, passed away February 17, 2012 at the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. She was born in Arlington, MA on January 30, 1957, a daughter of the late David J. and Grace L. (McNamee) Dawson. Deborah was raised and educated in Arlington, MA and made her home in Hollis, NH for the past...

H. Roy Bentley

H. Roy Bentley

Feb 13, 2012

H. Roy Bentley, 83, resident of Wilton, NH, died February 13, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Liverpool, England on April 25, 1928, a son of Frederick and Gertrude (Smith) Bentley. He earned his Master’s Degree from Balliol College, University of Oxford, Oxford, England. Mr. Bentley served in the British Army from...

Lorraine G. Williams

Lorraine G. Williams

Feb 12, 2012

Lorraine G. Williams, resident of Nashua, NH, died February 12, 2012 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, surrounded by her family. She was born in Waltham, MA on January 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Leo and Gladys (Borthwick) Cormier. Mrs. Williams resided in Nashua, NH for the past 45 years. She devoted her life to serving...

Rolfe H. Smith

Rolfe H. Smith

Feb 11, 2012

Rolfe H. Smith, of Natick, MA, died Saturday February 11, 2012. Mr. Smith was in his 90th year of life. He was born September 8, 1922 to William and Nita (Barchard) Smith of Melrose, MA and attended Melrose High School prior to joining the United States Army in 1942. He served in the Army during World War II, and...

Diane M. Ingalls

Diane M. Ingalls

Feb 11, 2012

Diane M. Ingalls, 66, resident of Peterborough, NH, died February 11, 2012 at Pheasant Wood Care and Rehabilitation Center, Peterborough. She was born in Cambridge, MA on May 24, 1945, a daughter of Antonio and Rafaela (Rella) Zaccagnini and was raised and educated in Wilmington, MA. Diane resided in Peterborough for a short time and formerly lived in Nashua,...

T. Miriam H. Guidmore

T. Miriam H. Guidmore

Feb 10, 2012

T. Miriam H. Guidmore, 84, lifelong resident of Amherst, NH, died February 10, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH. She was born in Amherst, NH on September 7, 1927, a daughter of Simo and Martha (Kulmala) Heino. Mrs. Guidmore attended Milford High School. She was an avid gardener, a member and former president of the Milford Garden Club...

John R. Buffington

John R. Buffington

Feb 5, 2012

John R. Buffington, 88, resident of New Ipswich, NH, died February 5, 2012 at The Elms Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Milford. He was born in Valley View, PA on November 22, 1923, a son of John A. and Eva M. (Heller) Buffington. Mr. Buffington resided in New Ipswich since 1988 and formerly lived in Milford for many years and...

Gary R. Wisausky

Gary R. Wisausky

Jan 27, 2012

Gary R. Wisausky, 68, resident of Milford, NH died suddenly on January 27, 2012, at Saint Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH. He was born in Waterbury, CT on April 30, 1943, a son of the late Vincent “King” and Helen (Selfors) Wisausky. Gary grew up in Oakville, CT and graduated from Watertown High School, Class of 1961. He was an...