Obituaries

Carleton D. Thatcher

Sep 10, 2023

Carleton David Thatcher, 61, affectionately known as “Scrappy” by his family and friends, passed away on September 10, 2023. David resided in Amherst, New Hampshire most of his life and recently resided in Burnsville, North Carolina. David was the son of Evelyn Jean Thatcher and Carleton Richard Thatcher.

David’s persona cannot be overstated! Though his...

Carl M. Marcucci

Aug 31, 2023

Carl Michael Marcucci, passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the age of 79. Carl was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on November 12, 1943, to the late Primo Marcucci and Stacia Krugla. He graduated from then Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester, New Hampshire and went on to study at Southern New Hampshire University...

Patricia D. Sullivan

Aug 29, 2023

Patricia Delores Sullivan (née Love) born on March 17, 1931, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Grammie. Patricia was a devout member of her Catholic faith serving as a Eucharistic minister, president of the Women’s Guild, supporter of Project Rachael, and faithful Secular Franciscan (SFO). Patricia showed...

David A. Waris

Aug 24, 2023

David A. Waris, 82, longtime resident of Amherst, NH died on August 24, 2023 at the Crestwood Nursing Center, Milford, after a period of declining health.

He was born on March 11, 1941 in Fitchburg, MA a son of the late Kalervo and Eva (Blomsted) Waris.

David was raised and educated...

Phyllis L. Abraham

Aug 23, 2023

Phyllis Lee Abraham, 86, died peacefully at home in Brookline NH, on August 23, 2023.

Phyllis was born on September 25, 1936 in Brooklyn NY, to Emmanuel and Bertha Popowsky. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, Phyllis went to work for Chase Manhattan Bank. She married Leonard Abraham, her husband of 66 years, on...

George A. Delgado

Aug 21, 2023

George A. Delgado, 77, resident of Milford, NH died peacefully at his home after a period of declining health on August 21, 2023. He was a long-term resident of Arlington, Massachusetts for over thirty-years. He was born on December 6, 1945 in Guayaquil, Ecuador and was the son of the late Pablo Delgado and Mary Gloria (Verduga) Cabral.

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David C. Flynn

Aug 20, 2023

David Flynn, former longtime resident of Wilton, NH, currently of The Villages, FL, died on August 20, 2023 after a period of declining health surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 14, 1941 in Peterborough, NH a son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Baldwin) Flynn.

David was...

Byron G. Gayman

Aug 9, 2023

Byron G. Gayman, 82, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died on August 9, 2023, at Bedford Falls, Bedford, NH.

He was born on October 21, 1940, in Brownsville, PA, the son of Glen and Catherine (Dietz) Gayman. Byron was raised and educated in Marianna, PA, having graduated from West Bethlehem High School, Marianna, PA, Class...

Rita C. Pelrine

Aug 8, 2023

Rita C. Pelrine, 99, resident of Amherst, NH died at her home on August 8, 2023.

She was born on July 12, 1924 in Cambridge, MA, a daughter of the late Morris and Monica (Gallant) Berry.

Rita was raised and educated locally in Cambridge, MA. Following high school, she worked a...

Donna M. St. Germain

Aug 7, 2023

Donna Mary St. Germain, 69, of Amherst NH, passed away after a short illness in Sarasota, Florida, on August 7, 2023.

She was the daughter of Andrew St. Germain and Ida DeLibertus St. Germain, both of whom predeceased her. She was the beloved wife of the late Mary Louise Comins Crozier. She is survived by...

Gillyan C. Cunningham

Aug 4, 2023

Gillyan C. Cunningham, 86, longtime resident of Mont Vernon, NH, died on August 4, 2023 at the Sullivan County Nursing Home after a period of declining health.

She was born on July 29, 1937 in London, England.

Gillyan was married to the late Robert B. Cunningham who predeceased her in 2022....

David L. Grantz

Aug 4, 2023

David L. Grantz, 82, resident of Wilton, NH, died on August 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 13, 1941, in Lowell, MA, the son of John J. Grantz and Mary Clarice (Savard) Grantz. David was raised and educated in Lowell, and graduated from Lowell High School, Class of 1958.

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Dawn M. Andrews

Jul 30, 2023

Dawn M. Andrews, 54, resident of New Boston, NH died on July 30, 2023 at her home after a period of declining health.

She was born on November 25, 1968 in Worcester, MA a daughter of the late Calvin and Anne (Bey) Raucci.

Dawn was raised and educated in New Boston,...

Debra J. Keenan

Jul 30, 2023

Debra J. Keenan, 68, a longtime resident of Mason, NH died on July 30, 2023 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 28, 1955 in Greenfield, MA, a daughter of the late André and Anna (Krejmas) LaPalme.

Debra was raised...

Judith "Judy" Salmon

Jul 27, 2023

Judith “Judy” Salmon, 84, longtime resident of Milford, NH died on July 27, 2023, after a period of declining health. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her husband of 56 years, Herb (Chip) Salmon, son Scot Salmon, daughter Shona Daley, son in-law Lincoln Daley, and two grandchildren Seth and Kaye. Her daughter-in-law, Anita Salmon, and grandson Grant...

James "Eddy" Wells

Jul 25, 2023

James (Eddy) Edward Wells passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born in Sumter, South Carolina. Eddy lived in many different states and made New Hampshire his home for the last 26 years.

He is survived by those that loved him most. His loving wife Heather, his three daughters Lauren, Kacie, and Sydney, his...

William F. Wright

Jul 15, 2023

On July 15, 2023, William F. Wright was reunited in heaven with his little boy Andrew. Bill was born in Marlborough, MA on December 11, 1954, to David and Corrine Wright. He enjoyed telling stories about his “Leave it to Beaver” like youth spent in Hudson, MA with his three brothers David, John and Richard, who he maintained a...

George J. Charland

Jul 14, 2023

George J. Charland, 85, resident of Leesburg, FL died on July 14th, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a period of declining health.

He was born August 2, 1937, in Manchester, NH, son of the late Leonide and Cecile (Rivard) Charland.

George served honorably in the US Army Reserves...

Lt. Col. James W. Neely Jr.

Jul 6, 2023

Lt. Col. James W, Neely, Jr., USAF (Ret.) 85, resident of Amherst, NH, died on July 6, 2023 at The Arbors of Bedford after period of declining health.

He was born on August 10, 1937 in Akron, OH, son of the late James W Neely Sr., and Pauline (Riggs).

He is...

Ronald R. Violette

Jul 3, 2023

Ronald R. Violette, 86, resident of Milford, NH died on July 3, 2023 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, surrounded by his loving family after a period of declining health.

He was born on March 31, 1937 in Van Buren, ME, a son of the late Robert and Virginia (Labbe) Violette.

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