Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2021

Sanbornville, NH

Garrett Lear, affectionately known across America and parts of the world as The Patriot Pastor, died at his home in Sanbornville, NH on January 25, 2021 (where he had lived for 16 years) with his loving and devoted wife Kathi at his side.

He was born Joseph Albert Wills II on July 22,...

Jan 21, 2021

Farmington, NH

Robert Arthur Hefler, Jr., age 61, of Hornetown Road in Farmington, died January 21, 2021, at home.

Born August 7, 1959 in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada, son of Robert Arthur Hefler and Shirley (Pendergast) Hefler, he resided in Farmington, NH since 2007, having come from Gonic, NH.

Retired, he was employed with...

Jan 20, 2021

Alton Bay, NH

Zachary Dominic "Nick" Simone, Jr., age 34, of Sanctuary Lane in Alton Bay, died suddenly, January 20, 2021, at home, of natural causes.

Born April 4, 1986 in Methuen, Mass., son of Zachary Dominic Simone, Sr. and Kristine Marie (Locke) Simone, the family resided in Haverhill, Mass., until moving...

Jan 17, 2021

Farmington, NH Maynard Anson Morgan, 98, of Farmington, NH went home to be with Jesus on January 17, 2021 with his family at his side. He was a lifetime believer in Christ, our Lord, and would teach everyone about his abundant faith. Maynard lived his devotion daily, getting up early before the start of his day to sing, pray and...

Jan 14, 2021

Farmington, NH

Arthur D. Pike, age 71, of Spring Street in Farmington, died January 14, 2021 at Rochester Manor.

Born August 31, 1949 in Lebanon, NH, son of Charles C. and Betty (Schwotzer) Pike, he resided for many years in Lyme Center, NH, where he went to school, a graduate of Thetford Academy in Vermont. ...

Jan 13, 2021

Union, NH

Frances M. Cahill, 81, formerly of Union, NH, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the Rochester Manor.

Frances was born in Haverhill, MA on July 29, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Caltabellotta and Lorena Caltabellotta, and sister of the late Janice M. Ferreira.  She was a graduate...

Jan 11, 2021

Wakefield, NH

Mary Jean Nason, age 84, of Sanbornville, died January 11, 2021 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro.

Born August 19, 1936 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, daughter of George W. and Ellen (Monroe) Bailey, they moved to Sanbornville, NH in 1947. Mary resided in Sanbornville and Brookfield, NH for most of her life.

From...

Jan 9, 2021

Dover, NH

Lana Elaine (Harris) Black, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her children on January 9, 2021. She was born in Rochester, NH on April 4, 1941 to Lionel "Red" and Gladys "Mickey" (Reed) Harris.

Lana was raised in Union, NH and graduated from Nute High School in 1959. She moved to Dover...

Jan 8, 2021

Wilma Adelaide (Gamble) Norman of Alton Bay, NH passed away peacefully early on January 8, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. A wonderful mother to her children and loving wife to Alden, her recently deceased husband of 64 years, she leaves her children (Debbie, Todd, Ann, and Judi) their spouses (Paula, Jeff Sydow, Charlie Gagnon)...

Jan 5, 2021

Wakefield, NH

Derek Douglas Nicholson, age 33, of East Wakefield, NH, died unexpectedly, January 5, 2021.

Born August 29, 1987, in Methuen, Massachusetts, son of Pamela D. (Huddle) and Lynn Douglas Nicholson, he was raised in Salem, NH and moved to the Lakes Region in 2013.

Derek was an auto mechanic, he loved...

Jan 2, 2021

Wakefield, NH

Patricia Wortman, age 81, formerly of Wakefield, passed away quietly in her sleep on January 2, 2021 at Mountain View Community in Ossipee, where she most recently resided.

She was born on September 12, 1939 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the daughter of Byron and Marion (Richards) Clow.

Pat made many friends with...

Dec 29, 2020

David Earl Rich, age 79, died December 29, 2020, at Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH, where he most recently resided.

He was born in Cavendish, Vermont on April 30, 1941, son of Clarence Rich and Berinica (Doddy) Rich Law.

David was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a cook aboard the USS Galveston,...

Dec 27, 2020

Wakefield, NH

Martha Jane Towle of Wakefield, NH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 27, 2020, her wedding anniversary of 56 years to her husband, David Q. Towle.

Martha was born in Laconia, NH on January 5, 1940, daughter of William and Margaret (Lover) Filgate.  She graduated from Plymouth Teacher's...

Dec 27, 2020

Alton, NH

Madolyn A. Lawrence, age 84, of Alton, died quietly at home, while sleeping, on December 27, 2020.

Born December 1, 1936 in Rochester, NH, daughter of Victor and Louise (Rollins) Vernal, she was a lifelong resident of Alton, NH.

Prior to retirement, she had worked as a seamstress/stitcher at Wickers, Timberlake...

Dec 13, 2020

Alton,  NH

Lindsay O'Connell, age 34, of Alton, passed away peacefully on December 13 th after a nine-month courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born in Stoughton, MA on May 24 th , 1986, moving to Alton when she was three months old where she spent the majority of her life.  She graduated from...

Dec 13, 2020

Milton, NH

Catherine Lee (Derdock) Speidel, 61, of Milton, N.H., went home to our heavenly Father on Sunday, December 13, 2020, after a period of declining health. Her final days were spent at her home with her children and family.

She was born April 29, 1959 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late James...

Dec 12, 2020

Farmington, NH

Donna J. Willard, age 55, of Farmington, died December 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 30, 1965 in Rochester, NH, daughter of Frank and Joan (Libby) DuBay, she resided in Rochester most of her life, residing the past two years in Farmington with her daughter and family.

Dec 11, 2020

Farmington, NH

Richard M. Jones, age 83, of Farmington, died December 11, 2020 at Birch Healthcare in Rochester.

Born June 13, 1937 in Manchester, Connecticut, son of Ernest Milton Jones and Doris (Price) Jones, he was raised in Connecticut and resided in Farmington, NH since 1968.

Richard was a Finish Carpenter/Cabinet maker all...

Dec 10, 2020

Farmington, NH

Mark Allen Rabidas, age 52, of Farmington, died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA, due to heart failure.

Born in Rochester, NH, Dec. 5, 1968, the son of Patricia (Hooper) and Normand Rabidas, Jr., he was predeceased by his father.

Mark grew up in Farmington, NH...

Dec 8, 2020

Milton, NH

Edith Irene Byrd, age 90, a longtime resident of Milton, most recently resided at the Studley Home in Rochester, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

She was born February 6, 1930 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Silas Claude Hickman and Aretia...