Obituaries

Obituaries

John J. Faulkner

John J. Faulkner

Apr 20, 2025

John J. Faulkner, 60, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died at his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025, after a sudden illness.

He was born on August 1, 1964, in Saugus, MA, a son of Rose Mary (L’Abbe) Faulkner and the late Robert J. Faulkner.

John was raised and educated on the North Shore. He graduated from the North Shore Vocational Technical...

Ruth E. Covell

Ruth E. Covell

Apr 18, 2025

Ruth E. Covell, 90, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on April 18, 2025, after a period of declining health.

She was born on December 16, 1934, in Jefferson, NH, a daughter of the late Raymond and Alice (Messer) Summers.

Ruth was raised and educated in E. Concord, VT. Following school, she met and married Joseph Covell and together moved to Milford,...

Wayne G. Smith

Wayne G. Smith

Apr 17, 2025

Wayne G. Smith, 79, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on April 17, 2025, at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Goffstown, NH, on August 27, 1945, a son of the late George and Dorothy (Gagnon) Smith Jr.

Wayne was raised and educated in Milford and graduated Milford High School class of 1963....

Charles M. Fairchild

Charles M. Fairchild

Apr 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Charlie” Marsh Fairchild, who passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on October 20, 1934, in Derby, Connecticut, to Charles and Edythe Fairchild. At the age of 15, Charlie moved with his family to Milford, New Hampshire. At just 16 years old,...

Lois H. Sidway

Lois H. Sidway

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. Lois Sidway (nee Hobart), 95, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Milford, New Hampshire at the Ledgewood Bay assisted living facility where she lived for the final year of her life.

Born on July 20, 1929, in Hinsdale, Illinois, Lois was the daughter of a family that would shape her lifelong love of learning and creativity. She pursued...

Joseph Lipomi

Joseph Lipomi

Mar 17, 2025

Joseph Lipomi, 64, long-time resident of Milford, NH, died on March 17, 2025, after a sudden illness in Burlington, MA. He was born on February 17, 1961, son of the late Arasimo and Yvette (Boisvert) Lipomi, and one of thirteen children.

Joseph, or “Joe”, was raised and educated in Lowell, MA and soon after moved to Milford, NH. When Joe wasn't...

William "Bill" Phillips

William "Bill" Phillips

Mar 9, 2025

William “Bill” Phillips, 77, of Milford passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

Bill was born May 7, 1947 in Winthrop MA to Stephen and Marjorie Phillips.

Bill’s family moved to Exeter NH when he was just a young boy. It is here in Exeter where he forged strong friendships and showcased his many athletic...

Richard W. Albert

Richard W. Albert

Mar 9, 2025

Richard W. Albert, 80, longtime resident of Milford, NH, passed away on March 9, 2025 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH.

He was born on November 8, 1944 in Laconia, NH, the son of Walter and Cecile (Simoneau) Albert. Richard was raised and educated in Laconia, having graduated from Laconia High School, Class of 1963.

Richard was an US Army...

Ralph E. Paul Jr.

Ralph E. Paul Jr.

Mar 8, 2025

Ralph E. Paul Jr., 91, resident of Milford, NH, died on March 8, 2025, at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 10, 1934, in Oakland, CA, the only child of the late Ralph E. and Ethel (Adamson) Paul Sr.

Ralph grew up in Oakland, CA and loved the Bay Area. While growing up, he...

Louis A. Ovens Jr.

Louis A. Ovens Jr.

Mar 8, 2025

Louis A. Ovens Jr., 75, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died at the Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua, on March 8, 2025.

He was born on January 20, 1950, in Nashua, NH, a son of the late Louis A. and Eunice (Tyler) Ovens Sr.

Louis was raised and educated in Hollis, NH. He married Marjorie L. Ovens and together have made their...

Roger F. Bergeron

Roger F. Bergeron

Mar 6, 2025

Roger Bergeron, 86, a longtime resident of Mont Vernon, died peacefully after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his wife of sixty-two years, Thomasina (Donlan) Bergeron, his parents George and Lillian (Tellier) Bergeron of Lowell, Mass; his sisters-in-law, Maura Dadoly and Diana Donlan; his brothers-in-law, Joseph Patrick Donlan and James Michael Donlan; and his niece, Christina Donlan.

He is survived...

"JJ" Jayden M. Nolan

"JJ" Jayden M. Nolan

Mar 6, 2025

“JJ” Jayden M. Nolan 21, resident of Milford, NH, died on March 6, 2025.

He was born on July 23, 2003 in Derry, NH, the son of Jonathan Nolan and Catherine Joslin.

JJ was raised and educated in Milford, having graduated from Milford High School, Class of 2021.

He had been employed at Burger King as a supervisor and more recently at Walgreens.

JJ...

James A. Geleszinski

James A. Geleszinski

Mar 3, 2025

James A. Geleszinski, 81, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held on June 7, 2025, from 12 PM – 4 PM at Hampshire Hills in Milford, New Hampshire.

Born on June 6, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, James grew up in Cheektowaga and attended Maryvale Senior High School. After...

Cecile L. Hall

Cecile L. Hall

Feb 25, 2025

Cecile L. Hall, 90, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died on February 25, 2025, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua, NH.

 She was born in Nashua, NH on February 13, 1935, a daughter of Leo and Olida (Pelletier) Parent.

Mrs. Hall had been employed as a supervisor at Electro Mechanism Company in Nashua for many years. She met her longtime husband Carroll at...

Dennis G. Knowles

Dennis G. Knowles

Feb 22, 2025

Dennis G. Knowles 56, of Milford passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua New Hampshire. Dennis was born August 29, 1968 to Stephen and Linda (Caron) Knowles. Originally from Nashua, Dennis’ family moved to Milford when he was two years old. Dennis and his younger brother David would go on to attend...

James W. Sperry

James W. Sperry

Feb 20, 2025

James W. Sperry, 61, resident of Salisbury, NH, died at his home after a sudden illness on February 20, 2025. 

He was born on May 21, 1963, in San Antonio, TX, a son of the late Joseph and Patricia (Travis) Sperry.

James was raised and educated in Dracut, MA and Milford, NH.  He later attended Lowell Vocational School. He has resided in...

Gail D. Pinkerton

Gail D. Pinkerton

Feb 20, 2025

Gail D. Pinkerton of Springfield, MA, an amazingly smart, artistic, funny, faithful, steadfast, loving, adventurous lady with bull-dog strength and servants heart passed on to heaven on Thursday, February 20th at the age of 78.

She was the eldest daughter of Raymond Pinkerton and Margaret (Pompilio) Pinkerton of Springfield, MA. She graduated Suma Cum Laude from Classical (Bulldog) High in 1965....

Robert E. Johansson

Robert E. Johansson

Feb 20, 2025

Robert “Bob” Eric Johansson 1962- 2025, of Milford, NH passed peacefully on February 20th at home, with loved ones at his side. Born to Ralph A. and the late Doris E. (Carlson) Johansson on January 16, 1962 in Arlington, MA, Bob grew up in Arlington, attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, went to schools in Arlington and graduated from Minuteman Regional...

Ronald R. Fischer

Ronald R. Fischer

Feb 19, 2025

Ronald Robert Fischer, 65, resident of Merrimack, NH, died on February 19, 2025, in Boston, MA while undergoing treatment for cancer. 

Son of the late Robert and Rosemary (Pirie) Fischer, Ron was born on February 24, 1959, in Brooklyn, NY, and was raised and educated on Long Island, NY (Hauppauge High School, Class of 1977). He earned a bachelor’s degree in...

Kristen L. Inserra

Kristen L. Inserra

Feb 18, 2025

Kristen L. Inserra, age 53, a resident of Milford, NH, passed away on February 18, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 10, 1971, in Medford, MA, the daughter of William and Dolores Collins (Deb Rivera) of Milford, NH.

Kristen was raised and educated in Somerville, Massachusetts, and is an alumna of Somerville High School, graduating with the Class...