Obituaries

Obituaries

Richard F. Fischer

Richard F. Fischer

Jul 13, 2019

Richard F. “Dick” Fischer, 83, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Englewood, NJ, a son of James B. Fischer and Julia (Cattelona) Fischer. Following graduation from Dwight Morrow High School, he enlisted in the US Army and served during the Korean War era. Dick...

Robert W. Lorette

Robert W. Lorette

Jul 12, 2019

Robert W. Lorette, Sr., 96, resident of Mont Vernon, NH, died on July 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lynn, MA on February 1, 1923, a son of James E. Lorette and Marion A. (Clark) Lorette. He was raised in Greenfield, NH and educated in Peterborough, NH. He made his home in Mont Vernon for the...

Michael J. Kass

Michael J. Kass

Jul 9, 2019

Michael “Mikki” /”Mik” J. Kass, 51, resident of Bedford, NH, died on July 9, 2019 at his home. He was born in Nashua, NH on February 29, 1968, a son of Kenneth A. and Helen “Pat” (Stevens) Kass of Chandler, AZ. Mik was raised and educated in Milford, NH and graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1986. He...

Brian H. Rawlinson

Brian H. Rawlinson

Jul 4, 2019

Brian H. Rawlinson, 84, resident of Milford, NH died on July 4, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua, NH. He was born in Preston, England on February 17, 1935, a son of Harold and Anne (Babbit) Rawlinson. He came to the United States in 1963 and made his home in Milford since 1971. Brian had been employed as a...

Anne Marie "Mickey" Bianchi

Anne Marie "Mickey" Bianchi

Jun 27, 2019

Anne Marie “Mickey” Bianchi, 74, of Nashua NH, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack NH. She was born in Quincy MA on July 31, 1945 to the late Alfred and Violette (Boudreau) Consigli. Mickey grew up in Milford NH with her two sisters, Valerie and Jolene, where she enjoyed music including...

Mary Lou Tuttle

Mary Lou Tuttle

Jun 27, 2019

Mary Lou Tuttle, 87, longtime resident of Wilton, NH died on June 27, 2019 at Birch Hill Terrace, Manchester, NH. She was born in Wilton, NH on September 18, 1931, a daughter of Lawrence M. and Alyce J. (Butler) Paro. She was raised and educated in Wilton and graduated from Wilton High School, Class of 1949. Following graduation, she...

Ronald L. Lockwood

Ronald L. Lockwood

Jun 26, 2019

Wise, witty and warm-hearted are just a few ways those who knew him best describe this devoted husband, loving father, friend and mentor to many. Ronald Louis Lockwood of Milford, New Hampshire was born the eldest son of Louis and Bessie on July 24, 1936, in Utica, NY, and died peacefully at home on June 26, 2019. In 1955...

Mary T. Tempone

Mary T. Tempone

Jun 23, 2019

Mary T. Tempone, 88, resident of Francestown, NH, died on June 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New York City on February 6, 1931, a daughter of Cornelius F. and Helen M. (O’Shaughnessy) Lyons. She has made her home in Francestown since 1970. Mrs. Tempone was a homemaker and her greatest...

Nancy P. Day

Nancy P. Day

Jun 23, 2019

Nancy P. Day, 90, lifelong resident of Wilton, NH died on June 23, 2019 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilton, NH on March 10, 1929, the youngest child of George and Ivy (Balmforth) Proctor. She graduated from Wilton High School, Class of 1947. In her earlier years, she...

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...