Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Ralph Donald Bent, 87, lifetime resident of Brookline, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2024.

Ralph was born on February 19, 1937 to Arthur and Eva (Devine) Bent, Sr.

He was married for 69 years to the love of his life, Sandra (Mason) Bent. 

Ralph was a wholesale florist which included making Christmas wreaths and...

Sep 18, 2024

Thomas Patrick Herlihy, 81, of Wilton, NH, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Jane and daughter Lori by his side.

Tom was born in Ft Bragg, NC and moved with his mother to Michigan shortly after he was born. They lived with her parents in Ypsilanti MI until his mother remarried when he was 5.

Webberville, MI was then home...

Sep 17, 2024

Mason, NH – Keith Brian Williams, 54, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, unexpectedly at his homestead.

Keith was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 18, 1969, the son of Donald Sorrows and Mary Ann (Neill) Williams.

Keith was raised in Addison County Vermont since the age of eleven months by his mother Mary Ann Williams and adoptive father, David Williams...

Sep 16, 2024

Leonard Domenic Mannino, SR of Wells, Maine and formerly of Milford, NH, 89 years old, passed away on September 16th 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Leonard was born at home on March 27th, 1935 to Santo and Sebastiana (Annie) Mannino. 

He attended public school in Milford, NH and graduated from high school in 1953. He then attended the University of New...

Sep 15, 2024

Louise Yvonne Heald, 71, lifelong resident of Manchester, NH, died on September 15, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Manchester, NH, on July 3, 1953, a daughter of Richard B. and P. Claire (MacDonald) Heald. Louise was raised and educated in Manchester and graduated from Manchester Central High School, Class of 1971. In her earlier years, she worked as...

Sep 13, 2024

September 13, 1944- September 13, 2024 

David Michael Duncan Sr, age 80, of Hollis New Hampshire, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2024, on a beautiful sunny day while hiking, surrounded by friends celebrating his birthday. 

David was born on September 13, 1944, in Malden Massachusetts; he was the son of Ordway Duncan and Buema Swim Duncan. He was one of seven...

Sep 7, 2024

Dr. Alan Roger Siebert passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. Alan was born on July 16, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio the second son of Walter and Lillian Siebert. He attended Fenn College and received his BS in Chemical Engineering in 1951. He went on to graduate school at Case Western Reserve University where he received his PhD in Chemistry...

Sep 6, 2024

Dr. Jeanne M. Rodier Hayes, 79, beloved wife of James Hayes of Milford, NH, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, with family by her side. She struggled with heart disease for the past several years. 

Any stranger who spoke with Jeanne would learn about the many loves of her life. The very first...

Sep 2, 2024

Sharman Alice Haskell, 74, formerly of Plainfield, NH passed away peacefully on 9/2/24 surrounded by her daughters Jennifer, Katherine and Kimberly.

Sharman was predeceased by her husband Gerald of Plainfield NH. Sharman is survived by her twin daughters Jennifer Richardson of East Kingston, NH and Jerilyn Wilder of Miami Beach FL as well as her younger twin daughters Katherine Makris of...

Aug 30, 2024

Jeanne M. Jacques, 94, resident of Milford, NH, died at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home, Manchester, NH, after a period of declining health. 

She was born on July 23, 1930, in Milford, NH, a daughter of the late Leon and Vera (Stoddard) Jacques. 

A lifelong resident of Milford, NH, Jeanne attended Milford schools, graduating from Milford High School, Class of 1948. She...

Aug 22, 2024

Marie Mack, daughter of John Marden and Mary Doldt and beloved wife of Frank Mack passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 84 on August 22, 2024.

She was born on May 22, 1940 in Brookline, Mass. growing up in nearby Reading as she was voted “The Most Popular” by her high school...

Aug 21, 2024

Allan Orville Fessenden, 88, longtime resident of Brookline, NH and Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully in Nashua on August 21.

Allan was born on May 22, 1936, in Fitchburg, MA to Nason and Elsie (Beaubien) Fessenden Sr. Raised in Brookline and a graduate of Nashua High School, Allan joined the U.S. Air Force and served overseas in Asia until he was...

Aug 16, 2024

On August 16, 2024, Arthur L. Sennott III passed into spirit at 56 years of age, joining his mother, Leslie Brook (Jenkins) Sennott. He is survived by his father, Arthur L. Sennott Jr.; his uncles, Stephen Gerard Sennott and Edward John Sennott; and his aunt, Mary Ellen Sennott.

Arthur's legacy in the martial arts world is unparalleled. His unique approach, blending...

Aug 15, 2024

Robert W. Grogan, 71, resident of Milford, NH, died at his home on August 15, 2024, after a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on July 7, 1953, in Portsmouth, NH, a son of the late Robert and Pauline (Watson) Grogan.

An avid outdoorsman, Robert loved wildlife, the woods, spending time with family and...

Aug 12, 2024

Stephen Kenton Blanchard, 77, of Wilton, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 12, 2024.

 Steve was born on February 20, 1947 in Nashua, NH at Memorial Hospital to Isaac Kenton Blanchard and Winnifred (Dupell) Blanchard. He attended Wilton Elementary and Junior High. He finished his high school years at High Mowing where he graduated...

Aug 7, 2024

Russell “Russ” Edgar Dickerman, 94, of Milford, died peacefully on August 7, 2024 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH.

Russ was born on August 1, 1930 in Cambridge, MA. He was the son of the late Edgar and Ethelyn (Adams) Dickerman. He moved from his home in Somerville, MA to Milford, NH at the...

Aug 6, 2024

Michael J. Hannigan IV, 44, resident of Franklin, NH died on August 6, 2024 at Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA, after a lengthy illness

He was born in Nashua, NH on January 24, 1980, a son of Michael J. Hannigan III and Margaret M. (VonIderstine) Hannigan of Lyndeborough, NH. He was raised and educated in Wilton, NH and graduated from Mascenic...

Jul 30, 2024

David K. Chapman, 70, resident of Milford, NH, died on July 30, 2024 at Crestwood Center, Milford, NH.

He was born on July 25, 1954 in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of Raymond and Betty (Horton) Chapman.

David had been employed as a machinist for Hitchiner Manufacturing, Milford, NH, for many years....

Jul 27, 2024

Jeffrey Caldwell Peck was born to Bernard and Peggy Peck of Needham, Massachusetts on April 24th, 1949. He passed away suddenly on July 27th, 2024, in Brookline, NH. Jeffrey is survived by his two brothers Richard Peck (of Hudson, MA) and Bernard Peck (of Medway, MA), and his three children, Michael, Jessica, and Timothy Peck. 

Jeffrey attended Needham High School where...

Jul 24, 2024

Gary C. Chamberlain (Charlie) of DeBary, Florida passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 64. 

He was born in West Stewartstown, N.H. to the late William A. Chamberlain and Audrey Hilliard Chamberlain. 

William and Audrey had thirteen children and Charlie was number eleven. Charlie lived in New Hampshire until 1985 when he moved to Florida. While living in Florida...