Obituaries

Mar 27, 2023

Vicki Diana (Olexa) Durzy died peacefully on March 27, 2023 surrounded by her family after a valiant fight against a long illness. She had a life well lived. Those who knew Vicki knew that she could tell a long and often rambling story. She would want those left behind to know who she was and, more importantly, what she...

Mar 26, 2023

Mark Cleaves, 60, passed away on March 26, 2023 surrounded by his family and close friends. Mark was born in Nashua, NH to Sandra and Maurice Cleaves. He attended Wilton Schools and always worked in this area.

He was predeceased by his parents Sandra (Calderara) Cleaves, Maurice Cleaves, his sister Nina Soucy, a nephew Mark...

Mar 24, 2023

William J. Coughlin, 63, resident of Milford, NH died at his home after a sudden illness on March 24, 2023.

He was born on December 20, 1959 in Lowell, MA, a son of Claudette (Vercontaire) Coughlin and the late James E. Coughlin Sr.

William was raised and educated locally and graduated...

Mar 21, 2023

Suzanne Renee Cole, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21st 2023. She is survived by her husband Mark, her two sons, Justin and Jack, her English Bulldog Rudy, two cats Oliver and Amelia, and too many friends to name.

She grew up in Hubbell Michigan and as an adult, called Nebraska, Florida, Ohio, Texas,...

Mar 16, 2023

Malcolm F. Shea, 85, longtime resident of Milford, NH died on March 16, 2023 at the Bedford Hills nursing center after a period of declining health.

He was born on May 17, 1936 in Nashua, NH a son of the late John and Katherine (Davis) Shea.

Malcolm was raised and educated...

Mar 15, 2023

Michele E. Putnam, 64, resident of Mont Vernon, NH died on March 15, 2023 at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH.

She was born in Watertown, MA on March 8, 1959. Michele graduated from Hollis Brookline High School, Class of 1977. She made her home in Mont Vernon since 2005 and formerly lived in Milford, NH...

Mar 15, 2023

Darrel Gibson, 57, resident of New Ipswich, NH died at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 after a sudden illness.

He was born on August 25, 1965 in Burlington, Vermont.

Darrel enjoyed hunting, fishing, storytelling and watching movies. He was also an avid history buff and was a strong supporter...

Mar 15, 2023

Gary S. Crooker, 72, lifetime resident of the Wilton, NH area, died on March 15, 2023 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH.

He was born on September 6, 1950, in Nashua, NH, the son of Wesley and Lillian (Elliott) Crooker. Gary was raised and educated in Lyndeborough, and graduated from Wilton High School,...

Mar 14, 2023

Ellen M. Works 67, longtime resident of Milford, NH died on March 14, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Manchester, NH on April 19, 1955, a daughter of the late Edward T. and Frances C. (Thompson) Threlfall.

Ellen was raised and educated in Amherst, NH and graduated from Milford...

Mar 12, 2023

Alice E. “Ali” True, 85, resident of Mont Vernon, NH, died on March 12, 2023 at Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH.

She was born in Haverhill, MA on April 2, 1937, the daughter of Everett and Dorothy (Severance) Milne. She was raised and educated in Milford, NH and graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1955....

Mar 5, 2023

Sunday, March 5th, marked the passing of John William “Sonny” Beaulieu of Grantham, NH. Sonny was born December 13,1947 in Van Buren, Aroostook County, Maine. He was the eldest son of John L. and Geraldine (Poitras) Beaulieu. He was predeceased by his parents and his youngest brother, James. Sonny leaves his loving wife, Diane (Bellew) Beaulieu, whom he cherished,...

Mar 5, 2023

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Susanne (Sue) Ellen Carter, at the age of 79, died peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was the daughter of Robert and Edith (Gaskin) Jackson.

Sue was born on April 30, 1943 at Chester Hospital. She grew up with her brother and sisters, Bob, Julie and Nancy...

Mar 1, 2023

Frederick G. Douglas III, 40, lifelong resident of Lyndeborough, NH went to his Heavenly Home from his earthly home, peacefully on March 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to Lynda (Bates) and Frederick G. Douglas Jr. on February 3,1983.

Freddi was born with...

Feb 28, 2023

Edward D. French, 84 of Gilford, NH passed away on February 28, 2023, with family by his side at Concord Hospital.

Ed was born in Manchester, NH on January 24, 1939, and was raised in Amherst, NH. He graduated from Milford High School and went on to become a member of the US Naval Reserve...

Feb 27, 2023

Donna L. O'Connell, 76 of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly

on February 27th at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

Donna was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She lovingly raised her

family in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where she resided for over 30 years.

After a career as a real estate appraiser, she retired...

Feb 27, 2023

Richard L. Carl, 87, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on February 27, 2023, at Ledgewood Bay, Milford.

He was born in Buffalo, NY on December 24, 1935, the son of William and Mabel (Alderman) Carl. Richard was raised and educated in Cheektowaga, NY.

He owned and operated Nashua Vending Inc....

Feb 16, 2023

M. Gladys Fino, 96, longtime resident of Milford, NH died on February 16, 2023 at Ridgewood Center in Bedford, NH.

She was born in Everett, MA on July 10, 1926, a daughter of Clifford and Mary G. (Burke) Longueuiel. Gladys was raised and educated in Everett, MA and graduated from the Whidden Memorial School of...

Feb 14, 2023

Ronald Leo Pomerleau of Amherst, NH, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed peacefully at his home with his wife of 60 years, Nancy (Norwood) Pomerleau, and his two daughters, Anne and Susan Pomerleau, by his side.

Ron was born in Rochester, NH on January 9, 1935 to Beatrice (Turmelle) and Edward...

Feb 13, 2023

Bonnie Wells (74), a lifelong resident of Milford, NH passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born in Concord on October 12, 1948.

Bonnie leaves behind her daughter Amanda, her husband Dan and their 3 daughters, Raven, Annalisa and Emma, a son Michael, sister Betsy Payne, brother Scott Kirby and...

Feb 11, 2023

David A. Berkebile, 56, resident of Wilton, NH died on Saturday, February 11, 2023 after a period of declining health.

He was born on October 5, 1966 in Memphis, TN a son of the late Deanna (Ringler) and Paul Berkebile of Amherst, NH.

Dave was raised and educated in the Amherst...