Tilton Philip Shepard Nichols Jr. Philip S. Nichols Jr., 86, a long time resident of Tilton, New Hampshire, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Peabody Home in Franklin.  Philip was born on March 30, 1932 in Cambridge, MA the son of the late Philip S.  Nichols and Beatrice (Power) Nichols.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean war from June 9, 1952 to June 8, 1956 earning the rank of Airman 1st Class. He was...

Franklin Robert C. Hoyt Robert C. Hoyt, 87, a longtime resident of Franklin died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord after a short, courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Concord on February 11, 1931 the son of the late Franklin and Carrie (Keniston) Hoyt.  Robert was a graduate of  Bristol High School with the class of 1950  He was employed as a Microwave Communications Manager and worked for New England Telephone for 36...

Franklin Marcia Ann (Laflamme) Abbott Marcia A. (Laflamme) Abbott, 67, a longtime resident of Franklin, died on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon after a courageous battle with cancer.  Marcia was born in Laconia on May 7, 1951 the daughter of Lawrence and Barbara (Hunt) Laflamme.  Marcia was a graduate of Bishop Brady High School in Concord with the class of 1969.  Marcia was currently employed as the Operating Manager for The Preserve at...

Franklin Margaret H. Tilton Margaret B. (Hill) Tilton, 91, a long time resident of Franklin, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home after a long illness with her family by her side.  She was born in North Conway on May 3, 1927 the daughter of Arthur and Geraldine (Dinsmore) Hill.  She grew up and was educated in the Bartlett School District and was a graduate of the Laconia Hospital School of Nursing. Margaret was employed as a registered nurse at the Merrimack County...

Franklin Lawrence R. Swett Lawrence R. Swett, 90, a longtime resident of Franklin, died on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Mountain Ridge Center in Franklin after a short illness.  Lawrence was born in Hill on May 24, 1928 the son of Nelson and Dorothy (Gray) Swett.  Larry was a graduate of Franklin High School with the class of 1946.  He was employed as an electrical Supervisor for Public Service of New Hampshire for 34 years, retiring in 1986.  He was a U.S. Army...

Tilton Thomas Leon Coletti Thomas L. Coletti, 83, a longtime resident of Peabody, MA died on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton after a long illness.  Thomas was born on July 5, 1935 in Lynn, MA the son of the late Cesidio and Rose (Mailloux) Coletti.  Mr. Coletti was a graduate of Fitchburg State with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He was employed by Raytheon (Bedford, MA) in 1967 and retired in...

Northfield Brian Scott Adams Brian S. Adams, 61, a longtime resident of Northfield, died on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his home, after a short illness.  Brian was born on October 1, 1957 in Heidelberg, Germany the son of the late William H. and Clara (Weide) Adams.  Brian was a graduate of the Tilton-Northfield High School with the class of 1975.  He was employed as a manufacturer of aluminum extrusions for Vitex in Franklin for many years.  He also worked as a...

Belmont Meredith Ann Stockbridge Meredith "Merry" A. (Hughes) Stockbridge, 71, a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Glencliff Nursing Home in Glencliff after a long illness.  Merry was born on December 18, 1946 in Meredith, the daughter of Francis M. and Elizabeth A. (Lyons) Hughes.  She was educated in the Laconia High School.  Merry liked to play board games, loved listening to country music and was a huge Elvis...

  Northfield Patricia Ann Campbell Tischa Ann Brassard-Campbell, 70, a longtime resident of the Lakes Region, died on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Baptist South Medical Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after a long illness.  Pat was born on October 18, 1948 in Franklin the daughter of Harold A. and Agnes P. (DeRose) Brassard.  Patricia was employed at Webster Valve in Franklin as a valve manufacturer and later worked in the kitchen at Franklin Hospital.  She was raised...

Franklin Richard Francis Tessier  Richard F. Tessier, 78, a longtime former resident of Franklin, died on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Wolfeboro Bay Center in Wolfeboro after a period of failing health.  Richard was born in Franklin on January 8, 1940 the son of Albert and Marie (Comtois) Tessier.  Richard was a graduate of Franklin High School with the class of 1958.  He was a proud member of the United States Air Force, serving 3 terms in Vietnam. After his tours...