CREMATION SOCIETY OF NH
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Our Obituaries
Linda B. Kopans
April 19, 1939 - June 8, 2021
LINDA B. KOPANS
Kopans, Linda B. of Shrewsbury, Natick, Wellesley, and Brookline, MA; died on June 8, 2021, at home surrounded by her devoted husband and her loving daughters and son-in-law.
Linda was born on April 19, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Brookline High School. As a younger girl, she enjoyed swimming and horseback riding, and she treasured her time as a camp...
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Donald E. Harkins
June 7, 1943 - June 8, 2021
Donald E. Harkins, 78, of Manchester, NH passed away at home on June 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lewiston, ME on June 7, 1943, he was a son of the late Edward and Lucille (Bolduc) Harkins. He shared 29 years of marriage with his wife, Karen (Hennequin) Harkins.
Donald spent the first half of his life in Maine, living in both Lewiston and Small Point. In his younger years,...
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Wayne Allison Cheney
June 18, 1953 - June 7, 2021
On June 7th, Wayne Allison Cheney passed away peacefully, though too soon, at the age of 67 following an eight-year noble and humble battle with Parkinson's Disease. His wife Dale, of nearly 42 years was by his side as his mother's favorite hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross" sung by Alan Jackson played softly in his ear during his final breaths.
Wayne grew up in Bow and graduated from Concord High,...
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Robert "Bob" O'Donnell
August 9, 1948 - June 5, 2021
Robert "Bob" O'Donnell, 72, of Winchester, NH, originally from Havertown, PA, lost his battle with cancer June 5, 2021 at home with his loving family beside him.
He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Eleanor O'Donnell. He leaves behind his wife June O'Donnell of Winchester, NH; two daughters, Lori Mitchell of NJ and her two children Aaron and Katie Glidden, and her grandson Alex, and...
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Wendy and Craig Ford
June 5, 2021
Wendy Dawn Ford, age 51 and her son Craig Richard Ford, age 34 went home to be with the Lord together in UTV side by side accident On Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Auburn, NH.
Wendy was born on June 6, 1969, in Manchester, NH. She resided most of her life in Auburn, NH. She did professional house cleaning. Wendy was a determined person who could do anything she put her mind to. She was a lover of...
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Robert A. Zdrada
August 20, 1950 - June 4, 2021
Robert A. Zdrada passed away this week at 70 years old. He was born in Newark, NJ August 20, 1950 and died quietly in Atkinson, NH June 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Bob resided in Atkinson, NH for 42 years.
Robert was the only son of the late Alphonse and Genevieve (Filipek) Zdrada. He attended Parsippany High School and graduated from Virginia Tech. He spent many years as an...
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Theodore Russell Veale, Jr.
August 7, 1955 - June 4, 2021
Theodore Russell Veale, Jr., 65, of Barrington, NH, passed away at his home on June 4, 2021. Born in Saugus, MA on August 7, 1955, he was a son of the late Theodore Veale Sr. and Dorothy (Mercer) Veale. He shared 38 years of marriage with Berta (Gray) Veale.
Ted attended Marlborough New Hampshire Highschool and New Hampshire College (Southern New Hampshire University). He married Wilberta Gray...
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Jacques Robert Goulet
August 17, 1949 - June 4, 2021
Jacques Robert Goulet, 71, of Manchester, NH passed away at Nashoba Valley Medical Center on June 4, 2021. Born in St. Prosper, Quebec, Canada on August 17, 1949, he was a son of the late Real and Noella (Morin) Goulet. He shared 20 years of marriage with his wife, Katherine Sykes-Goulet, whom he married on May 25, 2001 in Manchester.
Jacques was a graduate of the Littleton, NH High School and...
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Robert Z. Hamelin
June 30, 1939 - June 2, 2021
Moultonboro-Robert Z. Hamelin, age 81, passed away suddenly at home on June 2, 2021, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was born June 30, 1939, in Laconia, NH to Joseph Z. Hamelin and Marjorie (Hughes) Hamelin. He attended Laconia Catholic schools and graduated from Laconia High School.
He worked as a young boy with the Laconia Police Dept in the Civil Patrol before joining the...
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Patricia Irene Duval
June 2, 2021
Patricia Irene Duval ("Pat"), 84 of Manchester NH passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation & Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of New Hampshire, born to Anita and Paul Paquette. Pat was a loving mother, sister, wife, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is predeceased by her parents, Anita and Paul Paquette; husband, Lafayette Pellarin; sister,...
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Arthur "Todd" Linscott
May 28, 1959 - June 2, 2021
Arthur "Todd" Linscott, 62, of Franklin, NH, formerly of Hudson, NH passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2021 at home.
Born in Fitchburg, MA on May 28, 1959, he was the son of the late Edward and Marjorie (Pell) Linscott and a graduate of North Middlesex High School, Class of 1978.
His life included many adventures, from serving his community (Hudson School Board, Hudson Community Playground...
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Betty Lou Metts
November 3, 1956 - June 2, 2021
Betty Lou Metts, age 64, passed away peacefully at home with her husband James by her side on June 2, 2021, ending her lengthy battle with renal failure. She was born November 3,1956 in Manchester, NH. Her parents, James & Beatrice White had preceded her in death. She was married to James Metts, in the Spring of 2006.
Betty was always happiest when she was giving. She took a lead role in...
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James B. Constant
November 4, 1952 - May 31, 2021
James B. Constant, born November 4th, 1952, the 5th out of 8 to be born to Alexander and Enid Constant, passed away on May 31st, 2021.
Being born into this big family provided him with many stories to tell. Whether it was a good story or one of complete mischief. They were all pretty entertaining!
James was more than just dedicated to his job at Kalwall. He was a fiercely loyal employee...
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Mark Fabian Molava
January 30, 1956 - May 31, 2021
Mark Fabian Molava, 65, of Northwood, NH, passed away May 31, 2021 at Hospice House in Concord after a 14-month battle against a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was born January 30, 1956 in Manchester, CT and was predeceased by his parents, Andrew Molava and Laura Getswick Molava, and sister, Andrea Molava.
Mark grew up in Manchester, CT and moved to New Hampshire in 2001. Mark worked as a field...
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Michael Anthony Pesce
February 5, 1961 - May 31, 2021
MICHAEL ANTHONY PESCE
Michael Anthony Pesce of Maine, (formerly Somerville, MA), passed away following an illness on May 31, 2021, at the much too young age of 60. Our beloved Michael was a cherished son and amazing caretaker to his surviving parents, Lena (Picardi) and Angelo Pesce of Maine; formerly of Somerville MA. Loving father to Ashley and Michael, and former husband of Lisa Pesce of...
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Keith R. Bishop
March 19, 1961 - May 29, 2021
Keith Robert Bishop (60) died on Saturday May 29th, 2021 in Wolfeboro, NH. after a prolonged illness. Keith was born on March 19,1961 in Manchester NH, the son of the late Robert Corey Bishop and Beverly (Petterson) Bishop.
He graduated from Manchester Central High School in Manchester and went on to attend NH Vocational Technical Institute.
Keith enjoyed spending time with his family and...
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Joan M. Johnson
November 29, 1940 - May 29, 2021
Joan M. Johnson, 80, of Lowell, MA, passed away at High Pointe Hospice on May 29, 2021. Born in North Adams, MA on November 29, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Anita (Leclair) Folts and Omar Johnson.
Joan was raised in Lowell. Prior to retirement, she worked for Care Cleaners pressing clothing. Joan enjoyed being with family, playing cards, doing puzzles and riding on motorcycles. A...
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Paul E. Wilson
April 11, 1940 - May 29, 2021
Paul Wilson was born April 11, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to Charles and Lillian (Pierce) Wilson. Paul was raised In Boston, enjoying summers with his grandmother Etta Scott of Salisbury, New Hampshire.
Paul served four years in the US Navy, performing tugboat duty, performing vessel escort. After his Military service, Paul joined Local 537, Pipefitters Union of Boston, Massachusetts.
Paul...
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Howard M. Strong
February 10, 1938 - May 28, 2021
Howard Merton Strong Sr. died peacefully at the age of 83 on Friday May 28, 2021 at Riverside Rest Home in Dover N.H. He was born on February 10, 1938 in Chardon Ohio to Harry and Virginia (Stull) Strong.
Howard was a loving husband and best friend to his wife of 56 years, Kathleen (Meehan) Strong, together they had two sons, Howard. Strong Jr. and his wife Vivian, and Hayden Beatham-Strong and...
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Ajay S. Khambadkone
July 20, 1976 - May 27, 2021
Ajay Khambadkone was born on July 20th, 1976 in Mumbai (then Bombay), India to Shrikar and Sharda Khambadkone. Ajay grew up in Bombay as the younger of two siblings.
Ajay loved his family deeply, and is survived by wife, Amitha (Alekal), daughter Kriti, and son Neel; his father and mother Shrikar and Sharda Khambadkone; brother Uday; his favorite pet dog Bella; and a loving extended family...
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Carol Ann Taylor
November 5, 1942 - May 26, 2021
A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00AM at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 65-97 Old Bedford Rd., Bedford, NH.
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Ruth Evelyn Dyke
July 22, 1927 - May 26, 2021
RUTH E. DYKE
GROVETON, NH – Ruth E. Dyke, 93, died on May 26, 2021, after a lengthy illness.
Ruth was born on July 22, 1927, the daughter of Russell and Ina Stevens of Franconia, NH. She lived in Littleton for many years before moving to Connecticut with her husband, Henry Dyke, where she resided for 50 plus years, before returning to New Hampshire to live with her daughter, Donna...
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Richard E. Owens
September 19, 1945 - May 24, 2021
Richard Edwin Owens, 75, passed to the other side on May 24, 2021. He lived life his own way and died with dignity on his own terms. Richard was born in Springfield, Illinois to the late William and Clara (Dasher) Owens on September 19, 1945. In 1962 he joined his beloved Marine Corps and served our country for eight years. After being honorably discharged, he joined the Springfield police...
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Dale M. Ritchey, Jr.
November 16, 1942 - May 23, 2021
Dale M. Ritchey Jr., age 78, of Manchester, NH passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Elliot Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and five daughters. He was born November 16, 1942 in Lowell, MA the son of the late Dale, Sr. and Alice Ritchey. He is predeceased by George Ritchey, Ronald Ritchey, Jane Roberts, Ralph Ritchey and Wayne Ritchey.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years,...
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Daniel David Jardin
February 1, 1933 - May 22, 2021
Daniel D. Jardin, 88 of Franklin, NH passed away at his home Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was lovingly cared for by his wife of 38 years, Joann (Koczi) Jardin and their son, Jay Terry.
Dan was born in Madeira, Portugal February 1, 1933, the youngest of 8 children born to Antonio and Isabel Jardin and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He deeply loved his 5 children, 13 grandchildren,...
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Idamae Harman
July 7, 1941 - May 22, 2021
Idamae Harman (Harlfinger) 79, of Rindge, New Hampshire passed peacefully on May 22, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on July 7, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts to Everett D. (Bud) and Loretta L. Harlfinger. Ida lived her life to the fullest and grew up in Hyde Park.
Ida leaves behind her four children: Joanne E. O'Brien and her husband William, Marylee Harman, James E. Harman...
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David Kimball
September 20, 1949 - May 22, 2021
David Doughty Kimball, of Goffstown, died May 22, 2021 in Concord, NH in his daughter's home due to COPD. Receiving hospice care and surrounded by loved ones, David passed peacefully in his sleep. He will be loved and missed by his two children; Ashley (Kimball) Ponce, her husband, and their son, Horatio; Amanda Kimball and her husband; his siblings, Marilyn Kimball and Jay Kimball; his extended...
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Catherine Smothermon
March 29, 1957 - May 22, 2021
Catherine Angela (Stoico) Smothermon, 64, passed away May 22, 2021 in Bedford, NH. She was born March 29, 1957 to the late Louis Stoico and Catherine (Fallavollita) Stoico.
She attended Lexington High 1971-1975 in Lexington, MA, and Castle College in Windham, NH 1997-1999. Catherine enjoyed making crafts, crocheting, and spending time with her dogs, Maggie and Heidi.
In addition to her...
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Ryan Scott Weeks
April 26, 1979 - May 21, 2021
Ryan Scott Weeks, age 42, of Brattleboro Vermont passed away May 21, 2021. Ryan was born April 26th, 1979 in Brattleboro, Vermont, the son of Raymond and Bonita Weeks.
Ryan graduated with a Graphic Design Degree from CCV and created amazing artwork and gifts for others. Ryan loved the outdoors and hiking with friends. He was a devout Red Sox fan and was a skilled player in his youth. Ryan...
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Nancy P. Poirier
March 7, 1937 - May 21, 2021
Nancy P. (Brennan) Poirier, 84, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Hanover Hill Health Care Center. She was born Mar. 7,1937 in Somersworth, NH and was predeceased by her parents, Violet E. Bisson and Steven Brennan, sister Shirley J. Exley and brother Steven Brennan.
Nancy was born and raised and lived her life in the Manchester area. She attended local schools and raised her five children...
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Natalie Miller
December 24, 1943 - May 19, 2021
Natalie Schoyen Miller, 77, of Hinsdale, NH, passed away after a period of declining health on May 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Long Island, NY on December 24, 1943 to the late Chester and Cecilia (Uszynski) Schoyen.
Natalie met and dated Charles Miller for 5 years before they married on June 24, 1972. He will never forget their first real date where they attended...
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Robert J. Gray, Sr.
May 23, 1969 - May 19, 2021
Robert J. Gray Sr, 51, of Concord, NH passed away on May 19, 2021 at Granite VNA Hospice House after a brief illness.
He was born May 23, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Karen (Enterline) Gray.
Rob enjoyed hunting, fishing, being out in the woods and spending time with family and friends. His favorite activity was routing on his favorite sports teams... Pittsburgh...
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Philip Shepard
August 15, 1925 - May 18, 2021
Philip R. Shepard, 95, died peacefully on May 18, 2021 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH, where he had resided since 2016.
Born in Laconia, NH, on August 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Tracy and Colista (Hackett) Shepard.
Upon graduation from Laconia High School, Philip enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps division where he served as Corporal from 1943 until 1946 as a...
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Susan Ann Moccia
September 4, 1927 - May 18, 2021
Susan Ann Moccia, 93, Windham, New Hampshire passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2021.
Susan was born on September 4, 1927 in the Boston's North End, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (Augello) Santangelo, where she married her childhood sweetheart, the late Alfred G Moccia.
Susan is survived by her only son, Salvatore J Moccia and his wife Rebecca...
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Edith G. Russell
May 3, 1934 - May 17, 2021
Edie (Edith) Gladys (Cameron) Russell passed peacefully in her home on Monday, May17th in Dorchester, NH at the age of 87 surrounded by her family after an illness.
She married Jack (John) (Firth) Russell in 1954 and lived in Salem, NH most of her adult life. Edie worked at Digital Equipment Corp. as an assembler in Salem until her early retirement at the age of 61. In 2010 she moved to Weare,...
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Richard C. Myette
May 17, 2021
Richard C. Myette, 74, of Hooksett, NH, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021. Son of the late Carl Myette and Agnes (McDonald) Myette, he grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Ludlow High School. Richard was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served his country. He was a Purchasing Agent for many years, retiring from C.B. Sullivan Co. in 2011. When not working, Richard enjoyed...
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Herbert Beck
November 8, 1935 - May 16, 2021
BECK, HERBERT H. "Herbie" of Tilton, NH, formerly of East Boston, MA, passed peacefully at NH Veterans Home, Tilton, NH on May 16, 2021 at the age of 85. He was the husband of the late Ruth Faiella.
An honorably discharged veteran, Herbie served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman during the 1950's.
He was the best stepdad imaginable and treated all his wife's children as if they...
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Shirley M. Stimpson
May 20, 1939 - May 15, 2021
Shirley Mae Stimpson, 81, passed on May 15, 2021 at Rochester Manor after a long and courageous battle with several years of failing health. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was born in Middletown, NY, the daughter of Raymond and Edna Babcock.
Mrs. Stimpson is survived by her 2 children, Cheryl Allen and her husband, Dan, and Paul DuFault and his wife...
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Viola M Lamprey
June 12, 1925 - May 15, 2021
Viola May Lamprey went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021 after passing away at the Dover Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Dover NH.
Viola was born on June 12, 1925 in Waynesboro PA to the late Henry Yeager and the late Laura Yeager ( Morganthall ) and was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Paul Yeager.
One of Violas favorite stories was that day the day she was born, the...
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Ariel Taylor
December 16, 1953 - May 14, 2021
Ariel Taylor ... so loved by her partner, John Gorman, her sisters Peri and Marcy, her brother Brad (married to Linda) her four nieces, Taylor (married to Daniel, with their son, Kaba), Alyssa, Jessamy and Kory and a "village" of close friends, passed on into the continuum of life on Friday, May 14, 2021. It's said she was riding on Pegasus.
Family and friends were with her day and night,...
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Cardin L. Corbit
June 14, 1932 - May 14, 2021
Cardin Lee Corbit, 88 of Nashua, NH sadly passed away May 14, 2021 due to complications of Covid‐19.
He was predeceased by his parents Ruth (Britton) and Charles Corbit Sr., his brother Charles Corbit Jr. his sister Claudette Narozny and his granddaughter Crystal Corbit. Cardin is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Shirley Corbit, his sister Barbara Breidenstein, his son Kevin Corbit...
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Ruth Alice Bergmann
April 4, 1928 - May 13, 2021
Ruth Alice Bergmann, 93, passed away in Keene on May 13, 2021 after a period of failing health. She was a cancer and covid survivor.
She was born on April 4, 1928 in Stafford, CT the daughter of Michael and Julia (Slivka) Previs. She was predeceased by Adolph (Bud) Bergmann, her husband of 55 years. Ruth received a BSN from Bridgeport School of Nursing in CT. She worked at Bridgeport Hospital...
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Lawrence "Larry" Toth
September 16, 1965 - May 13, 2021
Lawrence D. Toth "Larry", age 55, passed away peacefully at home in Nashua, NH, on Thursday, May 13, 2021, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Born in Winchester, MA, Larry grew up in Tewksbury, MA, and graduated in 1984 from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School. He joined the Air Force after graduation, and upon completing basic training went to Keesler AFB in Mississippi where he...
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Ileana Valentine
November 14, 1960 - May 13, 2021
Ileana Valentine passed from this life into eternal life on May 13, 2021. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on November 14, 1960 to her parents Pedro Luiz Rivera and Olga Rivera.
She is survived by her father Pedro Luiz; her devoted companion and husband Norman; her loving children Nathaniel, Daniel and Dominique as well as her children by marriage—Venus, Varone, Ravena, and Jason; four...
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