CREMATION SOCIETY OF NH
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Our Obituaries
Margaret A. Gordon
March 25, 1939 - August 3, 2020
Margaret A. (Bowman) Gordon, 81, longtime resident of Merrimack, NH, passed away August 3, 2020 at Catholic Medical Center due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 25, 1939, the daughter of Morgan and Dorothy (Ledford) Bowman.
Margaret was the beloved wife of Richard Gordon, mother to 2 children and grandmother of 3. She truly cherished times...
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Benjamin Wallace Tenney
October 9, 1977 - August 3, 2020
On August 3, 2020, after a valiant struggle, Benjamin lost his 36-year battle with cancer and its side effects. Born on October 9, 1977, Ben grew up on the family farm in Antrim, NH. Fighting for his life has defined Ben's life as he was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 6. He underwent cancer protocols and was thought to be able to confidently move forward with his life goals at the...
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Kristin Jean Fournier
July 2, 1964 - August 1, 2020
Kristin Jean Fournier, 56, of Manchester NH, passed away on August 1, 2020 at Elliot Hospital from Frontaltemporal Dementia.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years Tommy Fournier; her children, Ben Coutu, Jacob Coutu, Nicole Coutu, Charlene Conn-Fournier, Tyler Fournier, Andrew Fournier, Courtney Fournier and Stephanie Fournier; her grandchildren, Dylan and Aubrey Coutu; her parents,...
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Ralph James Butterworth
December 27, 1933 - July 31, 2020
On Friday, July 31, 2020, Ralph J. Butterworth of Washington, NH, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a long illness at the age of 86 years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris (née McCullough), sons Jim Butterworth, Kevin Butterworth and his wife Linda, daughter Christine Cordeiro and her husband Paul, grandchildren Alex Butterworth, Jacob Cordeiro, and Haley...
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Diana Rhoades Dunning
March 19, 1945 - July 30, 2020
Diana Rhoades Dunning, 75, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at home in Concord, NH. She was born on March 19, 1945 in Belfast, ME, the daughter of Roger and Juanita Rhoades. She was the wife of William "Bill/Skip" Dunning Jr. They were married on March 17, 1971 in Fryeburg, ME.
With nearly three decades of combined service to both the Concord Board of Realtors, followed by the New Hampshire...
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Michael J. Clark
October 27, 1956 - July 30, 2020
Michael J Clark, age 63, passed away July 30, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Michael was born on October 27, 1956 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada and moved to the United States in 1965. He grew up and lived most of his life in Wentworth, NH.
Michael spent most of his...
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William Kean
December 13, 1937 - July 30, 2020
The obituary for William will be published in the coming days. Please check back at your convenience. Thank you.
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Loretta Ann Hart
December 14, 1953 - July 29, 2020
Loretta Ann Hart, 66, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 29, 2020 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Born in San Antonio, TX, she spent her early years in Texas and then lived in Michigan and Virginia before settling down in New Hampshire. She shared ten years of marriage with her husband, Harold Hart.
Loretta attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts...
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Dorothy M. Robertson
June 13, 1944 - July 28, 2020
After a long beautiful life lived with faith, gusto, humor, grace and tenacity, Dorothy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the daughter of the late Florence M. Burke, and Richard Edward Burke, and the youngest of 7 children. She was the loving sister to brothers Edward Burke, Thomas Burke, and Joseph Burke, and the late Charles Burke. Her beautiful...
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Michael Barry Thibeault
November 20, 1960 - July 28, 2020
Michael Barry Thibeault, 59, of Boscawen passed away July 28th, 2020 at Concord Hospital. Michael was born on November 20th, 1960 to Laurette (Simard) Thibeault and the late Roland Thibeault Sr. in Nashua, New Hampshire. He graduated from Merrimack Valley Highschool in 1978. Michael enjoyed animals and was a talented artist who particularly loved woodworking and glass etching. In addition to his...
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Matthew Vose
January 18, 1958 - July 28, 2020
Matthew E. Vose, 62, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon on July 28, 2020, from complications arising from trauma caused by repeated falls.
He was born on January 18, 1958 in Raleigh, NC, and grew up from the age of four in Troy, NH. He graduated from Monadnock Regional HS in Swansey in 1976 and forever remained a Troy boy. He served in the US Air Force after high school.
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Kyoko Tremblay
March 31, 1941 - July 26, 2020
Kyoko Tremblay, 79, of Epsom passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 26, 2020. She was a "warrior" and fought strong and hard but sadly succumbed to her ailments. She was born to Kozaburo and Shizu Kato on March 31, 1941 in Chiba, Japan.
Kyoko married Leo W. Tremblay on August 8, 1966. They met while he was stationed on the United States Atsugi Naval Air Station in Japan and they...
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James Volner
May 23, 1980 - July 26, 2020
James J. Volner, 40, of La Jolla, CA, went Home on July 26th, 2020. He passed peacefully at his childhood home in Merrimack, NH from complications related to treatment for aggressive lymphoma.
James loved laughter and happiness above all else, and he spread them wherever he went. His purely good heart, joie de vivre, and love for others ensure that his spirit will live on in our hearts. He...
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Thelma Elizabeth Mortley
April 7, 1955 - July 24, 2020
Our mom was a proud immigrant from Bananera, Guatemala, she later became a US citizen in the mid-1990s. She had three children, Samuel (who awaits her in heaven), Roberto, and Daniel.
The only thing that meant more to her than her children and grandchildren, was her unwavering faith in God.
Always loved, she is survived by her sons, daughter-in-law Julia, her grandchildren, Lauren, Malcolm...
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Norma A. Doucette
May 9, 1941 - July 24, 2020
Norma A. (Reddington) Doucette, 79, of Litchfield, NH, formerly of Billerica, MA passed away peacefully on July 24, at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
Beloved wife of John E. Doucette, together celebrating 59 years of marriage on July 23.
Norma spent most of her life in Billerica, growing up at Nutting Lake and graduating from Billerica Memorial High School, Class of '59. ...
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Nancy L. Colcord
October 26, 1939 - July 24, 2020
Nancy Louise Ockert Colcord, 80 of Hopkinton, New Hampshire passed away peacefully at Merrimack County Nursing home in Boscawen, New Hampshire on July 24, 2020 after a long illness. She was born October 26, 1939 in Attleboro, Massachusetts to Dr. Raymond G. Ockert and Marion A. Lewis of Mansfield, Massachusetts.
She graduated from Mansfield High School in 1957, followed by a degree from...
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Thurston Merrell Egbert, Jr.
May 15, 1930 - July 18, 2020
GLEN, NH -- Thurston Merrell Egbert, Jr. ("Sam") died on July 18, 2020 at the age of 90 with his only regret being that he did not live to be 100! Barbara Decker Egbert, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 67 years, will miss him with all of her heart and cherish their long life and memories together. Thurston would be the first to tell you that he had a happy and lucky life filled...
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Eldon J. Townes
November 11, 1930 - July 18, 2020
Eldon Joseph Townes, 89, of Weare, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 following a period of declining health.
Eldon was born in Concord on November 11, 1930 to Ralph Edgar and Julia N. (Neil) Townes. He proudly served his country as Chief Petty Officer with the Navy Sea Bees for 18 years. He owned his own construction company for over 50 years and built Sugar Hill Manor Mobile Home Park,...
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Carolyn E. Hackett
December 7, 1953 - July 18, 2020
Carolyn E. Hackett passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 66.
She was born on December 7, 1953 in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts and moved with her family to Hollis, New Hampshire in 1962. Carolyn graduated from Hollis High School and Slippery Rock State College in Pennsylvania. She worked in childcare as a Nurses Aid and then moved to the Medical Records...
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Leola Lowder
February 22, 1935 - July 18, 2020
Leola Faye Lowder, 85, passed away on July 18, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1935 in Faith, South Dakota to Amos and Dora Walter.
When Leola was about 5 her family moved to Canton Ohio where she attended Lehman high school. She then attended college at Kent State University. After graduation she took a drove across the country in her new Buick special convertible...
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Virginia K. Ward
June 16, 1925 - July 17, 2020
Virginia K. Ward, 95, died at her home on July 17, 2020 after a long period of failing health. Born in Haverhill Massachusetts on June 16, 1925 to George Beal and Maybelle (Mansfield) Beal, she moved to New Hampton, NH at age 2 and spent her childhood there.
Virginia attended elementary school in New Hampton and graduated from Bristol High School. While working for the FBI in Washington DC...
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Graciela Ciprian Cortez
July 9, 1946 - July 16, 2020
Graciela Ciprian Cortez, 74, passed away at the Elliot Hospital on July 16, 2020. Born in Colima, Mexico on July 9, 1946, Graciela was a daughter of the late Primitivo Ciprian and Baudelia Cortez (Cordoba).
Graciela was raised and educated in Mexico, where she spent her younger years and raised her family. At the age of 40, she moved to the United States. She loved sewing, needlepoint,...
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Robert G. Oliveto, Sr.
March 23, 1944 - July 15, 2020
Robert G. Oliveto, Sr
Robert G. Oliveto, Sr, 76, of Moultonborough, NH, died July 15th, 2020 at his Moultonborough home with his loving wife, Donna, by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bob was born on March 23, 1944, in Medford, MA, to Frank and Florence (Forti) Oliveto. He attended Medford Vocational High School in Medford, MA and was a member of the Massachusetts...
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Christine Edith Trunca
May 29, 1939 - July 14, 2020
Christine Edith Trunca, 81, of Londonerry, NH and formerly a Plaistow, NH resident for over 20 years, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on July 14, 2020. Born in Concord, MA on May 29, 1939, Christine was a daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Thomas) Nelson.
Christine was raised and educated in Maynard, MA and was a graduate of Maynard High School. She worked for many years...
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Nancy P. Wilson
June 15, 1943 - July 13, 2020
Nancy Chagnon Wilson passed away July 13, 2020 at Riverside Rest Home, following a period of declining health. She was born in Dover, NH to Richard and Patricia (Redden) Chagnon on June 15, 1943.
She was a graduate of St. Mary High School and Mt. St. Mary College. She joined the Navy and made the rank of Ensign. While in the Navy, she met her former husband, Earl F. Wilson.
In addition to...
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Donna Marie Holmgren
October 28, 1953 - July 13, 2020
Donna Marie (Butler) Holmgren, 66, died July 13, 2020 in Concord, NH. She bravely fought pancreatic cancer and kidney failure for many years. In the end, she succumbed to cardiac arrest surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on October 28, 1953 in Brockton, MA, the youngest child of Edward and Shirley Butler. She married Paul Holmgren in 1971 and bore two daughters, Sara and Lauren.
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Carol Joyce Hostutler
January 16, 1934 - July 12, 2020
Carol "Joy" Miller was born in 1934 in Haddonfield, NJ, to Mabel and Norman Miller. She was the fourth of five girls, which gave her a good sense of humor and an enthusiasm for teamwork. This blossomed in Girl Scouts, her many deep friendships, and a vibrant life at church and school, and it rang throughout the home she created for her husband and daughters. She was a great lover of life who woke...
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Hope P. Heath
March 1, 1933 - July 11, 2020
Hope Crowley Heath passed away at home in Windham, NH surrounded by her family on July 11, 2020 at the age of 87 after a brief battle with cancer.
Hope was born in Old Orchard Beach, ME on March 1,1933 and was raised in Tower Hill in Lawrence, MA. She graduated from Lowell Teachers College and worked as an elementary school teacher until she married her sweetheart, Wallace J. Heath of Eau...
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Carolyn (Day) Prince
May 27, 1941 - July 10, 2020
Carolyn Harris Prince, age 79, passed away on July 10, 2020 at her home in Nashua, NH of congestive heart failure. She was born in Maine and moved to Nashua in 1967. Carolyn married her longtime friend and love, Eddy Donald Prince Sr., in 1985; he passed away in 2003.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Holly Harris, Violet Snow, and Alice Harris; her sons, Timothy and life partner Anne...
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Marlene Holladay
January 8, 1940 - July 10, 2020
Marlene Adele Holladay made her way to heaven to join her husband and youngest son on July 10, 2020. She died peacefully in the home she shared with her daughter in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Marlene is a native of southern California and was the widow of Charles E. Holladay. Together Marlene and Chuck had five children, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Marlene served her...
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Jacqueline Blaisdell
February 25, 1933 - July 10, 2020
Jacqueline Lorraine Blaisdell, 87, of Derry, NH passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family who will miss her greatly.
Jackie was born February 25, 1933 in Somersworth, NH where she grew up. She was predeceased by her parents James Sherman and Viola (Fournier)Sherman of Somersworth, NH.
She is a graduate of Somersworth High School in NH, raised a...
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Joan H. Bisson
May 15, 1931 - July 9, 2020
Joan Bisson, formerly of Berlin New Hampshire, passed away on July 9, 2020 at the young age of 89.
She married her high school sweetheart, Norman Bisson and together for 68 years built a strong foundation of love, respect, kindness, and devotion.
To all, Joan was the most gracious, decent, and humble woman anyone will ever know. In fact, she would tell you how blessed she was and how...
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Robert Holden
November 6, 1961 - July 8, 2020
Robert "Rob" Lewis Holden, born November 6, 1961, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 peacefully at his home in Hudson, NH surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of Robert A. Holden and the late Suzie Scemama Holden and is survived by four children, Jason, Sarah-Fay, Kelly, and Michael and several grandchildren. He was the oldest of...
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