Northfield Jill Phelps Griffin, 46, of Northfield, NH, passed away at her home on September 15th with her family by her side. She was born in Laconia, NH on January 15, 1973, the daughter of Edward and Nancy (Davidson) Phelps.  Jill graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School, class of 1991, and from the University of New Hampshire in 1995, with a degree in social work. After graduating college, Jill moved to Los Angeles and worked in a home for troubled girls, a job she found...

Dunbarton Estelle (Leclerc) Playdon Estelle (Leclerc) Playdon, 83, a longtime resident of Dunbarton, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Concord Hospital after a short illness. She was born July 31, 1936 in Berlin, NH, the daughter of Louis and Imelda (Dupuis) Leclerc. She graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1954. She received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from UNH, Durham in 1959 and her master’s degree in Mathematics from Union College in Schenectady, NY...

Tilton Irene Mary (Morin) Morrissette Irene M. Aubut-Morrissette, 69, a resident of Tilton, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Concord Hospital after a long illness.  Irene was born in Manchester on June 1, 1950, the daughter of Leon Morin.  She was a resident of Belmont prior to moving to Tilton 15 years ago.  She was employed for several years as the Business Office Manager for the  New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord.  Irene had many enjoyments in...

Sanbornton-Barnstead   Kathleen Whittemore LeBel   Kathleen W. LeBel, 74,  a longtime resident of Sanbornton, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at her home in Barnstead following a period of failing health. Kathy was born in Worcester, MA, July  31, 1945, daughter of the late Henry and Sadie (Russell) Whittemore. She moved from Grafton, MA to Sanbornton in 1972.  Kathy was a graduate of Millbury High School, Millbury, MA, class of 1963 and her nursing credentials...

Franklin Isabelle R. Stanley Isabelle R. (Simmons) Stanley, 92, a new resident of the Merrimack County Nursing Home died there Friday, August 23, 2019 following a period of failing health, with daughters at her side.  Isabelle was a resident of Franklin for most of her life and was born in Belmont, March 14, 1927, daughter of the late Elmer H. Simmons Sr. and  Beatrice A. (Brusseau) Simmons. Isabelle attended schools in Lochmere and Tilton. She was a longtime employee of the...

Laconia Earl Mark Flanders Earl M. Flanders, 76, a resident of Laconia and Plymouth, died, May 4, 2019 at the Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin following a period of failing health.  Earl was born and raised in Laconia, January 26, 1943, the son of the late Haven E. Flanders and Lily M. (Paling) Flanders.  Earl was a graduate of Laconia High School, class of 1961.  He was a Mason of the Mt. Lebanon Lodge #32 in Laconia where he served as Master in 1984.  He was a...

Franklin Dorothy C.  MacRae Kilburn Dorothy C. MacRae Kilburn died suddenly, surrounded by her loved ones, on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a sudden illness.  She was 98, a resident of Franklin, NH and affectionately known as Mame by her family.  Daughter of Maurice M. and Ella J. (Keniston) Calley, Dorothy was born in East Andover, NH, on July 28, 1921 and graduated from Andover High School.  After various...

Franklin Christopher Aaron Woodward Christopher Aaron Woodward, 50, a lifelong resident of Franklin died at home, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 with his parents by his side.  Chris was born in Laconia, October 19, 1968 son of Douglas R. and Beverly A. (England) Woodward.  He attended Franklin Schools and was a graduate of Franklin High School.  Chris loved life and was a friend to most.  He volunteered at Bread and Roses Kitchen and enjoyed assisting his Aunt Bette Elliott...

Franklin David Alan Hurst David A. Hurst, 78, a resident of Franklin passed away at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 after a year long battle with ALS.  David lived in Vermont before moving to Franklin in 1965.  David was born in Wolcott, Vermont on May 23, 1941 the son of Earl F. and Gertrude F. (Allen) Hurst. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy he worked for The Palazzi Corporation in Hooksett. David started as a...

Belmont Cheryl Ann Garrett Cheryl A. Garrett, 61, of Belmont died suddenly July 27, 2019. Cheryl was born May 17, 1958 in Everett, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Margaret (Paris) Garrett Sr.  She owned and operated Pauli's Bakery and Restaurant in Tilton for over 30 years,  where she made many friends and loyal customers. Cheryl loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling to many wonderful places.  She was predeceased by her father William...