Northfield Joy K. Tilton   Joy K. (Knauf) Tilton, 85, a former resident of Northfield for 50 years, died on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Ridgewood Center in Bedford after a long illness.  Joy was born in Haddonfield, NJ on July 2, 1934 the daughter of the late Wilbur and Florence (Mathis) Knauf.  A classically trained vocalist, Joy  moved to New York City at 19 to begin a successful career as Joy Marlene, performing at the Metropolitan Opera House, Radio City...

Sanbornton Thomas Ernest Murphy Jr. Thomas “Tom” E. Murphy Jr. 80, a resident of  Sanbornton since 1971, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Hospice House in Concord with family at his side.Tom was born in Laconia, May 18, 1939, son of Thomas H. Sr. and Arlene Rose Sylvestre Murphy. Tom was a Union Carpenter, with United Brotherhood of Carpenters, New England  Regional Council for over fifty years, the last 10 years for Thibco of Manchester. He worked on the...

Sanbornton Mark Edward Kelley Mark Edward Kelley, 61, of Sanbornton, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2020, doing what he loved the most, working outdoors at his beloved Broadview Farm.  Mark was born on February 3, 1958 in Montague, Massachusetts, the son of Edward and Margaret (Cook) Kelley.  Mark was a New Englander, through and through, living for many years in the South Deerfield, Massachusetts area before moving to Sanbornton in 2003, when he and his companion, Sharon...

Northfield Marion Lena Clark Marion L. (McDaniels) Clark, 88, a longtime resident of Northfield, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 11, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was born in Franklin on February 8, 1931, the daughter of the late Andrew and Elsie (Surette) McDaniels.  She has live in Northfield since 1980, moving here from Oxford, MA.  Marion worked for many years as an assembler at the former Tilton Endless Belt in Tilton.  She loved...

Sanbornton Calvin Wayne Clouse Calvin Wayne Clouse, 73, a longtime resident of Sanbornton, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Genesis Rehab in Laconia after a long illness.  Wayne, as everyone knew him, was born in Weymouth, MA on August 19, 1946, the son of the late Virgil "Jim" and Rita (Bowman) Clouse.  He worked for the Braintree, MA Highway Department from 1970 to 1990.  He moved his family to New Hampshire in 1990 after he and his wife started...

  Franklin Kristin William Meinhold  Kristin "Boris" William Meinhold, 72, a resident of Franklin for many years, went to meet Jesus on January 4, 2020 after a brief illness.  Kris was born on Feb. 5 1947 in Brockton MA to Frank and Gladys (Young) Meinhold of Hanson Mass.  Kris lived in Hanson until 1959 when he moved to Tilton NH, graduating from Tilton-Northfield High School in 1965.  He was active in the Boy Scouts and Explorers, and was a member of...

Franklin Linda E. Bean Linda E. Bean, 60, a resident of Franklin for the past 20 years, died at her home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Linda was born on July 21, 1959 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Forrest A. and Catherine H. (Bell) Elliott.  Linda was a graduate of Winnisquam Regional High School, class of 1977.  Following graduation she moved to Santa Barbara, CA, graduating from Santa Barbara City College with a degree in Business Administration.  She and her...

Gilford Roberta Dolores (Paradis) Cotnoir Roberta D. Cotnoir, 76,  a resident of Gilford since 2016, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a brief illness with her family at her side.   Roberta lived in Salisbury for many years before her move to Gilford.   She was born in Manchester, NH, September, 24, 1943, daughter of the late Albert and Flora (Paradis) Paradis.  She was a homemaker and loving mother and...

Patricia Osborne Stevens Patricia O. Stevens, 83, a former resident of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at The Golden Crest in Franklin.  Patricia was born on January 29, 1936 in Pittsfield the daughter of Nelson and Natalie (Pickard) Osborne.  She was a resident of Derry for several years prior to moving to Alton in 1972 where she lived before moving to Punta Gorda, FL for 17 years.  She and her husband were residents of The Golden Crest in Franklin...

Franklin-New Paltz, NY ANNA L (NADEAU) CHAPMAN Anna L. Chapman, 79, a resident of New Paltz, NY for over thirty years passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY following a period of failing health with family by her side. She was born in Worcester, MA on September 21,1940 to the late Melbourne Nadeau and Dorothy (Roberts) Lougee. Over the years, she spent time in the Laconia, Belmont and Franklin areas before she met her husband and moved to NY. She...