Obituaries

Obituaries

Stephen J. Meuse

Stephen J. Meuse

Jun 19, 2019

Stephen J. Meuse, 66, resident of Nashua, NH, died on June 19, 2019 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua. He was born in Melrose, MA on August 27, 1952, a son of the late Henry J. Meuse, Jr. and Virginia (Eaton) Meuse. He was raised and educated in Hollis, NH and graduated from Hollis Brookline High School, Class...

Karen G. Jarest

Karen G. Jarest

Jun 18, 2019

Karen G. Jarest, 74, resident of Wilton, NH died on June 18, 2019 at Crestwood Healthcare Center, Milford. She was born in Nashua, NH on September 19, 1944, a daughter of Lester E. and Georgia Mae (Waterman) Grant. She was raised and educated in Milford and graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1962. Karen resided in Wilton for...

Dawn L.  Lothrop

Dawn L. Lothrop

Jun 16, 2019

Dawn Lorraine (Welch) (Reeves) Lothrop 78, a resident of Mont Vernon since 1962, died on June 16, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH. She was born on January 25, 1941 in Malden, MA, a daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Mary Leona (Comeau) Lothrop. Ms. Lothrop was an active outdoors person, having had a home farm...

Martin H.  Beck

Martin H. Beck

Jun 15, 2019

Martin “Marty” H. Beck, 67, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, passed peacefully surrounded by family on June 15, 2019 at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA. He was born in Lynn, MA on February 6, 1952, a son of Joseph H. Beck and Mary T. (Deehy) Beck. He was raised and educated in Peabody, MA and graduated from...

Betty Ann Tardiff

Betty Ann Tardiff

Jun 5, 2019

Betty Ann (West) Tardiff, 83, resident of Milford, N.H., died June 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born January 5, 1936, in Portage Lake, ME daughter of the late Dana H. West and Rose Ann (Frazier) West. Betty had been a resident of Milford for the past seventeen years and had formerly resided in Washburn, ME for 45...

Jean E. Lyon

Jean E. Lyon

Jun 4, 2019

Jean E. Lyon, 93, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on June 4, with family by her side, while under the compassionate care of The Hunt Community and Home Health and Hospice staff. She was born in Waltham, Mass., on March 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Charles & Sarah J. (Buckle) Leishman. She was raised and educated in...

David Charles Douglas

David Charles Douglas

Jun 4, 2019

David Charles Douglas, 63 years old, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2019. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 25, 1955 to loving parents, Richard and Elizabeth Douglas. While growing up he had fond memories of helping his parents with the Amherst Flea Market. In 1975, David married the love of his life, Ann. Together they lived...

James B. Crocker

James B. Crocker

Jun 1, 2019

James B. Crocker, 49, beloved father, resident of Wilton, NH died on June 1, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lowell, MA on October 4, 1969, a son of Maryann (Farrington) Sanford of Milford, NH and the late James H. Crocker. Jim lived in Derry while in elementary school, later moving to Milford, NH and graduated from...

David F. Sweeney

David F. Sweeney

May 30, 2019

AMHERST, NH – David was born in Bristol, Connecticut on July 7, 1931 and died in Nashua, New Hampshire on May 30, 2019. David led an active life until his passing. After retiring in 1995, David traveled extensively with his wife Jean including trips to Australia, New Zealand and Africa. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his long-time...

Jean Prentiss Lawson

Jean Prentiss Lawson

May 27, 2019

Jean Prentiss Lawson passed away on May 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Arlington, MA on August 5, 1923 to Elsie and Russell Prentiss of Lincoln, MA. She had one brother, Russell Prentiss, of Woodstock, Illinois who predeceased her. Jean grew up in Lexington, MA before moving to Lincoln, MA where she completed her...

Joseph J. Galletta

Joseph J. Galletta

May 19, 2019

Joseph J. Galletta 77, resident of Wilton, NH, passed on May 19, 2019 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Belmont, MA on January 22, 1942, the son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Krill) Galletta. He graduated from Belmont High School, Class of 1959 and Bentley College, Class...

Roberta A.M. Randlett

Roberta A.M. Randlett

May 13, 2019

Roberta A.M. Randlett of Brookline, NH passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019. She was 84 years young, and joined the love of her life Richard, who passed away on May 3, 2019. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to George McFaul and Rajean (Roberts) McFaul and moved to Westwood, MA shortly after her birth. Family members include...

Janice Long Brown

Janice Long Brown

May 13, 2019

Janice Long Brown passed with peace and grace in her Florida home on May 13th with her family by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband Russell in 1997. Survived by their three sons Craig, Scott and Steven, her twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Janice grew up in the small town of Mont Vernon, NH and then resided...

Bruce M. Garvin

Bruce M. Garvin

May 11, 2019

Bruce M. Garvin, 85, longtime resident of Brookline, NH, died on May 11, 2019 at the Blaire House and Rehabilitation Center, Milford, MA. He was born in Weymouth, MA on August 13, 1933, son of Fred M. Garvin and Catherine (McCabe) Garvin. He was raised in Wellesley and graduated from Wellesley High School. He earned both his Bachelor’s and...

Mary Ann Harris

Mary Ann Harris

May 8, 2019

Mary Ann (Crisp) Harris, 89, of Amherst, died peacefully on May 8, 2019 after a brief illness. Mary Ann was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Henry E. “Bill” Harris Jr. in 2014, two brothers, Dr. Norman Crisp Jr. and Dr. Jack Crisp, a sister Charlotte Kulis, and two sister-in-laws, Betty Harris Munyon, and Elise Harris Bezreh. Born...

Edward P. Gartland, Jr.

Edward P. Gartland, Jr.

May 7, 2019

Edward P. Gartland, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2019 with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 20, 1939 in New York City, NY, the son of Edward P. Gartland, Sr. and Helen Leonard Gartland. Educated by nuns and brothers in all catholic schools, he graduated with honors from Chaminade High School. He...

Elizabeth G.  Wing

Elizabeth G. Wing

May 6, 2019

Elizabeth Gim Wing, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2019. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to a hard-working family, Elizabeth was the fifth child of eleven, lively children. “Liz” often shared stories about her childhood in Boston, especially about the time that she fell into the water at Boston Common and her sister Anne had to pull...

Richard R. Randlett

Richard R. Randlett

May 3, 2019

Richard Ross Randlett, age 87 passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was born on December 8, 1931 in Milton, Massachusetts to Frederick and Rose (Merrifield) Randlett. He leaves his devoted wife of 62 years, Roberta McFaul Randlett. They met and were married at the First Parish of Westwood United Church in Westwood, MA on June 2,...

Ronald Frazier

Ronald Frazier

May 2, 2019

Ronald Frazier (formerly Ewan) formerly of Wareham, MA and longtime resident of Brookline, NH passed away May 2, 2019 from a lengthy illness. Ron was a US Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening, and his dogs. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; brothers, Kevin and David; son, Ron;...

Lydia D. Johnson

Lydia D. Johnson

Apr 27, 2019

Lydia D. Johnson passed away peacefully on April 27th, 2019 at the age of 83 in Bedford, NH after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was in the loving hands of her primary caretaker Heidi at the time of her death. Lydia is survived by her children Paul Johnson of Nashua, NH (wife Wendy), Philip Johnson of Brookline,...