CREMATION SOCIETY OF NH
Thank you for inquiring about the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, New England’s largest family-owned cremation service provider. Please visit our website at www.csnh.com to learn more about the Cremation Society and what makes us so different from your local funeral home.
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If you have any additional questions that are not answered on our website or you would like more information, please call us at 800-493-8001 or send us an email at info@csnh.com
Our Obituaries
Laurie Cameron Zeiser
August 20, 1955 - September 16, 2019
Laurie Cameron Zeiser (64) passed away peacefully at her home in Easton, NH on Monday, September 16, 2019. Born August 20, 1955 in Washington D.C., Laurie was the fourth of five children of Bruce Hunter Zeiser and Carolyn Walker Zeiser. She grew up in Wellesley, MA and attended Walnut Hill School and Colby Junior College before entering a long career in education, first at Sandoe and Associates...
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Christine Edwards
December 14, 1963 - September 15, 2019
Christine Germain Edwards passed peacefully Sunday, September 15th surrounded by family and close friends. Christine has fought courageously against cancer since she was fourteen months old.
Throughout her lifelong battle she never lost hope and always remained positive. She has been an inspiration and source of light for everyone she encountered. Christine was born on December 14, 1963, in...
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Michael Keith Melim
August 3, 1976 - September 14, 2019
Michael Keith Melim, beloved Son, Father, Husband, Brother and Friend passed from this life too soon and unexpectedly Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born in Exeter, NH August 3, 1976 to Richard Melim and Marilyn Bixby, he was a graduate of Manchester West High School. He proudly served in the US Army as a Cavalry Scout and participated in Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. He also...
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Lois Pitkin Booth
June 14, 1922 - September 13, 2019
Lois Pitkin Booth, a guiding light for many and a powerful force of compassion, love, and good in the world, died peacefully on September 13, 2019, with family by her side. Lois was born in Epping, NH June 14, 1922 to Fred and Gertrude Pitkin. The family moved to North Andover, MA when she was a young child. She graduated from Antioch College in 1944.
Lois was working as a personal assistant...
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Eleanor Walsh Larson
February 2, 1943 - September 13, 2019
On Friday, September 13, 2019, Eleanor Walsh Larson passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 76. Ellie was born in New Haven, CT on Groundhog's Day in 1943 to Joseph and Mary Louise Walsh. She received her bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Wheaton College in 1964, went to work for the National Security Agency, where she met and then married Glenn Arthur...
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Charlotte Anne Keenan
September 8, 1937 - September 11, 2019
Charlotte A. Keenan, 82, of Penacook passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019 at Merrimack County Nursing Home. She was born on September 8, 1937 in Groveton, New Hampshire, the daughter of Rudolph Capen and Beatrice (Banfill)Capen Carrier. She graduated from Penacook High School, class of 1955. Following graduation Charlotte worked for the New England Telephone and Telegraph company in...
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Harold "Mike" Michael
December 19, 1925 - September 11, 2019
Mike passed away peacefully at his residence in Nashua, NH on September 11th 2019. He died, as he lived, on his own terms with dignity, integrity and grace.
Harold Lewis Michael was born in Amery WI, December 19th 1925 to Anna and Louis Michael. He graduated from the University of WI with two degrees, a BS in Political Science and a BS in Marketing.
Mike proudly served as a U.S. Marine...
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Steven M. Sullivan
March 24, 1960 - September 10, 2019
HAMPTON, NH – Steven (Sully) Sullivan, of Hampton, NH, 59, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 after a brief illness. Steven grew up in Stoneham, MA and was the son of Vertene Carter and the late Edward Sullivan. Steven graduated from Stoneham High School in 1978 and was an avid soccer and hockey player. He then went to Westfield State College and graduated in 1982. He started his career in...
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Jeannette 'Jan' Palmer
January 6, 1941 - September 10, 2019
Mrs. Jeannette C. Palmer (Chevalier), of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at the age of 78.
Jan was born to the parents of Conrad and Simone Frerichs on January 6, 1941 in Manchester, NH, their only daughter, and graduated from St. Joseph's High School. Jan went on to be a graduate of the Sacred Heart School of...
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Stephanie Joyce Kimball
January 18, 1964 - September 8, 2019
On September 8, 2019, Stephanie Joyce Kimball peacefully departed her family and the community she loved so much. She was surrounded by her loved ones, namely her spouse Tonya Trahan Hening, her sons Griffin and Braden, her sister Dawn Belmore-Stillings, stepdaughter Anona and Griffin's other parent, Melinda. Steph's parents Dorothy Walker Belmore and Robert Jewet Kimball and her stepfather...
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Linda Greenlees
August 19, 1920 - September 7, 2019
Linda Greenlees, 99, of Exeter, NH, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019, in Brentwood, NH.
She was born in Terryville, CT on August 19, 1920, the daughter of the late Frederick and Olga (Leide) Schwanka. She graduated from high school in Terryville, CT and went on to marry Charles Greenlees on May 1, 1948. She was a homemaker and an unconditionally dedicated member of her church,...
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Shirley Ann White
December 22, 1953 - September 7, 2019
Shirley Ann (Stephens) White, age 65, of Bartlett, NH, lost her battle with cancer in the afternoon of Saturday, September 7, 2019.
Shirley was born to Harold J. Stephens and Shirley A. (Doucette) Angelini on December 22nd, 1953. A graduate of North Reading High School Class of 1971. Shirley settled herself and her family in the peaceful mountains of Bartlett, NH, where she lived and worked...
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Karen Marie Hembrough
March 9, 1952 - September 5, 2019
Karen Marie (Zarella) Hembrough, 67, passed away on September 5, 2019 at Harris Hill Nursing Home in Concord, NH. She was born on March 9, 1952 in Dorchester, MA, the daughter of John and Phyllis Zarella. Early on in life she and her parents moved to Medford where she would reside throughout her childhood attending grade school, high school, and college at Rittners School of Design where she...
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Hazel Ruth-Mary Tremblay
April 23, 1949 - September 3, 2019
Hazel Ruth-Mary (McGoldrick) Tremblay, 70, of Weare, passed away on September 3, 2019 at Catholic Medical Center.
She was born in Wakefield, MA on April 23, 1949, the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Labonte) McGolderick. She had worked for the United States Postal Service for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed playing the piano and was a classical dancer in tap, ballet and pointe. She...
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Vitella A. Edmiston
November 22, 1922 - September 3, 2019
Vitella A. (Ilsley) Edmiston, 96, of Hollis, died at home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
She was born on November 22, 1922 in Weare, the daughter of Lewis C. and Mildred B.(Cram) Ilsley. Mrs. Edmiston lived in Weare for many years and was married in 1942 to Arthur J. Edmiston until his death in 2007. She later moved in 1959 to Londonderry to raise her family and retired to New Hampton in...
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Roland "Roly" Day
October 25, 1953 - September 3, 2019
Roland "Roly" Alfred Day of Franklin, NH, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2019 at the age of 65.
He was born in Exeter, NH, on October 25, 1953, to parents Lillian Crawford Day and Alfred "Bucky" Theodore Day.
Roly grew up in Danville, NH where, as a child, he enjoyed playing baseball, spending time with family, helping his father take care of racehorses, and as the only boy,...
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Patrice J. Bouchie
January 19, 1933 - August 31, 2019
Patrice Jean (Secord) Bouchie, 86, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Applewood Nursing Home in Winchester NH. She was born on January 19, 1933 in Lowell MA. Daughter of Minot P. Secord and Elizabeth M.Buswell
She was the wife of Edward J. Bouchie. They were married on May 15, 1965 in Winchester, NH.
She started school in Lowell, MA before her family moved to Winchester, where she...
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Paul C Aldrich
November 12, 1963 - August 31, 2019
Paul C. Aldrich, 55, of Manchester, passed away on August 31, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.
He was born in Boston, MA on November 12, 1963, the son of Robert Aldrich and Phyllis White. He had worked for over 20 years for Goodyear Tire Company. Most recently, he was the store manager at Monroe Tire. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed restoring old cars. He was also a...
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Joseph S. Machowski
December 16, 1941 - August 29, 2019
Joseph S. Machowski, of Marlborough, NH age 77, passed away at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene on August 29, 2019, following a sudden illness.
Joe was born in Winsted, CT on December 16, 1941 to Joseph Francis and Bernice (Tatro) Machowski.
While serving in the US Air Force in Omaha, NE he met Neloma Last and married her June 30, 1962. When he finished his eight years in the Air Force,...
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Matthew J. Olenski
January 16, 1951 - August 29, 2019
On August 29, 2019, Matthew James Olenski, of Strafford, NH passed away peacefully in his sleep after a 19 month battle with multiple myeloma.
Matt was a 1969 graduate of Vestal High School in NY and went on to letter in 3 sports at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Matt was a member of the 1971 NCAA Championship Lacrosse team, the Psi Upsilon fraternity, and was a US Lacrosse referee for...
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June B. Croissant
January 15, 1941 - August 28, 2019
June (Brooks) Croissant, 78, died unexpectedly at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Revere, MA, to Phillips and Amy (Ward) Brooks. She graduated from Exeter High School.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Richard Croissant; children Michael Croissant, Timothy Croissant, Andrea and husband Michael Burke; grandchildren Benjamin...
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Violet Jacqueline Arnold
February 11, 1926 - August 28, 2019
Violet Jacqueline Arnold, age 93, died August 28, 2019 at Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford. She was born on February 11, 1926 in Manchester, NH the daughter of Joseph P. Hamel and Hortense Hamel.
She was the wife of Thomas L. Arnold. They were married on September 29, 1945 in Manchester, NH.
In 1966, she founded and successfully operated Dixieland Florist and Gift Shop...
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Donna Brown
July 9, 1961 - August 28, 2019
Donna Jean (Boisclair) Brown, 58, passed away, peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Wednesday, August 28, 2019, with her son, Jacob, and her former spouse, Dana Brown by her side.
Donna was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on July 9, 1961 and resided in Weare, New Hampshire since 1988.
Donna was very active despite having physical disabilities. She loved bicycling, swimming, even skydiving...
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Maria Mancini
December 15, 1963 - August 28, 2019
Maria E. (Giroux) Mancini
Maria E. Mancini of Litchfield NH died peacefully at home on August 28, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.
Maria was a warm spirit that exuded joy, who loved life and spent her brief 55 years living it to the fullest. After graduating from Litchfield (CT) High School and The Culinary Institute of America (1984), she worked for many years in the hospitality...
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