Obituaries

Obituaries

John R. Taylor

John R. Taylor

May 31, 2025

John R. Taylor, 85, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died on May 31, 2025, at Hackett Hill Center, Manchester, NH.

He was born on June 12, 1939, in Montebello, CA, the son of Thaddeus Taylor and Bertha (Gordon) Taylor.

John was a US Air Force veteran, having served from 1956 to 1962. He had been employed by Wang Laboratories, Inc, for many...

Susan M. Dugdale

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

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

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

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...

Douglas R. Rebidue

Douglas R. Rebidue

May 21, 2025

Douglas R. Rebidue, 80, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on May 21, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on August 14, 1944, the son of the late Roy E. and Doris E. (McQuade). Doug was raised and educated in and graduated from Milford High School.  He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during...

Mary Ellen Quinn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gregory P. Hicks Jr.

Gregory P. Hicks Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of our son, brother, grandson Gregory.

Gregory Paul Hicks Jr. was born July 1, 1990, in Nashua, NH and passed away April 20, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua, NH, due to severe sudden complications due to asthma.

Gregory was a shining light in all our lives, and to know Gregory was to love...