Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Ralph Donald Bent, 87, lifetime resident of Brookline, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2024.

Ralph was born on February 19, 1937 to Arthur and Eva (Devine) Bent, Sr.

He was married for 69 years to the love of his life, Sandra (Mason) Bent. 

Ralph was a wholesale florist which included making Christmas wreaths and...

Sep 18, 2024

Thomas Patrick Herlihy, 81, of Wilton, NH, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Jane and daughter Lori by his side.

Tom was born in Ft Bragg, NC and moved with his mother to Michigan shortly after he was born. They lived with her parents in Ypsilanti MI until his mother remarried when he was 5.

Webberville, MI was then home...

Sep 17, 2024

Mason, NH – Keith Brian Williams, 54, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, unexpectedly at his homestead.

Keith was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 18, 1969, the son of Donald Sorrows and Mary Ann (Neill) Williams.

Keith was raised in Addison County Vermont since the age of eleven months by his mother Mary Ann Williams and adoptive father, David Williams...

Sep 16, 2024

Leonard Domenic Mannino, SR of Wells, Maine and formerly of Milford, NH, 89 years old, passed away on September 16th 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Leonard was born at home on March 27th, 1935 to Santo and Sebastiana (Annie) Mannino. 

He attended public school in Milford, NH and graduated from high school in 1953. He then attended the University of New...

Sep 15, 2024

Louise Yvonne Heald, 71, lifelong resident of Manchester, NH, died on September 15, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Manchester, NH, on July 3, 1953, a daughter of Richard B. and P. Claire (MacDonald) Heald. Louise was raised and educated in Manchester and graduated from Manchester Central High School, Class of 1971. In her earlier years, she worked as...

Sep 13, 2024

Our beloved daughter, Elizabeth Margaret Noble, passed away September 13th, at the age of 23, after a long battle with depression. She is survived by those who loved her most, including her father John Noble, her mother Laura Noble, her brother Ben Noble, her grandmother Katherine W Belmont and her aunt Leanne B Valade.

Elizabeth was a beautiful, sensitive, loving soul...

Sep 13, 2024

Anne Marie Caulfield, 89, resident of Bedford, NH, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2024, at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester NH. 

 Anne was born on September 15, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Josephine (Ward) O’ Connor. She was raised and educated in Brookline, MA, and graduated from Brookline High School. 

 Anne married John (or Jack as he was...

Sep 13, 2024

September 13, 1944- September 13, 2024 

David Michael Duncan Sr, age 80, of Hollis New Hampshire, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2024, on a beautiful sunny day while hiking, surrounded by friends celebrating his birthday. 

David was born on September 13, 1944, in Malden Massachusetts; he was the son of Ordway Duncan and Buema Swim Duncan. He was one of seven...

Sep 8, 2024

John David Bianchi, 79, resident of Nashua, New Hampshire passed away at home of natural causes on September 8, 2024. 

 He is survived by his children Jonatha McCarty, John Bianchi and Andrew Bianchi as well as his grandchildren Aurora and Stella. 

 John grew up in Milford, New Hampshire and graduated from Milford High School before joining the army reserves. After attending basic...

Sep 7, 2024

Dr. Alan Roger Siebert passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. Alan was born on July 16, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio the second son of Walter and Lillian Siebert. He attended Fenn College and received his BS in Chemical Engineering in 1951. He went on to graduate school at Case Western Reserve University where he received his PhD in Chemistry...

Sep 6, 2024

Dr. Jeanne M. Rodier Hayes, 79, beloved wife of James Hayes of Milford, NH, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, with family by her side. She struggled with heart disease for the past several years. 

Any stranger who spoke with Jeanne would learn about the many loves of her life. The very first...

Sep 2, 2024

Sharman Alice Haskell, 74, formerly of Plainfield, NH passed away peacefully on 9/2/24 surrounded by her daughters Jennifer, Katherine and Kimberly.

Sharman was predeceased by her husband Gerald of Plainfield NH. Sharman is survived by her twin daughters Jennifer Richardson of East Kingston, NH and Jerilyn Wilder of Miami Beach FL as well as her younger twin daughters Katherine Makris of...

Sep 1, 2024

Linda Duclos, 51, lifelong resident of Milford, NH, died on September 1, 2024 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH.

She was born in Nashua, NH on March 23, 1973, a daughter of Robert C. & Marylouise (Smith) Michalowski.

Linda was raised and educated in Milford and graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1991.

She had been a beloved employee for Aetna...

Aug 30, 2024

Jeanne M. Jacques, 94, resident of Milford, NH, died at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home, Manchester, NH, after a period of declining health. 

She was born on July 23, 1930, in Milford, NH, a daughter of the late Leon and Vera (Stoddard) Jacques. 

A lifelong resident of Milford, NH, Jeanne attended Milford schools, graduating from Milford High School, Class of 1948. She...

Aug 22, 2024

Marie Mack, daughter of John Marden and Mary Doldt and beloved wife of Frank Mack passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 84 on August 22, 2024.

She was born on May 22, 1940 in Brookline, Mass. growing up in nearby Reading as she was voted “The Most Popular” by her high school...

Aug 21, 2024

Allan Orville Fessenden, 88, longtime resident of Brookline, NH and Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully in Nashua on August 21.

Allan was born on May 22, 1936, in Fitchburg, MA to Nason and Elsie (Beaubien) Fessenden Sr. Raised in Brookline and a graduate of Nashua High School, Allan joined the U.S. Air Force and served overseas in Asia until he was...

Aug 16, 2024

On August 16, 2024, Arthur L. Sennott III passed into spirit at 56 years of age, joining his mother, Leslie Brook (Jenkins) Sennott. He is survived by his father, Arthur L. Sennott Jr.; his uncles, Stephen Gerard Sennott and Edward John Sennott; and his aunt, Mary Ellen Sennott.

Arthur's legacy in the martial arts world is unparalleled. His unique approach, blending...

Aug 15, 2024

Robert W. Grogan, 71, resident of Milford, NH, died at his home on August 15, 2024, after a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on July 7, 1953, in Portsmouth, NH, a son of the late Robert and Pauline (Watson) Grogan.

An avid outdoorsman, Robert loved wildlife, the woods, spending time with family and...

Aug 12, 2024

Stephen Kenton Blanchard, 77, of Wilton, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 12, 2024.

 Steve was born on February 20, 1947 in Nashua, NH at Memorial Hospital to Isaac Kenton Blanchard and Winnifred (Dupell) Blanchard. He attended Wilton Elementary and Junior High. He finished his high school years at High Mowing where he graduated...

Aug 7, 2024

Russell “Russ” Edgar Dickerman, 94, of Milford, died peacefully on August 7, 2024 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH.

Russ was born on August 1, 1930 in Cambridge, MA. He was the son of the late Edgar and Ethelyn (Adams) Dickerman. He moved from his home in Somerville, MA to Milford, NH at the...