Local Obituaries
Rose-Aline Kelly
Sep 11, 2025
Rose-Aline (Bourassa) Kelly, age 100, passed away on Thursday September 11, 2025 at the St. Vincent de Paul Nursing and Rehab Center in Berlin. She was born on July 27, 1925 in St. Hermenegilde, P.Q., Canada the daughter of the late Alfred and Amanda (Fortin) Bourassa and a has lived most of her life in Berlin. Her enjoyments were her...
Captain Edward C. Webster
Sep 9, 2025
Captain Edward Charles Webster, U.S. Navy (Retired), 88, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2025 in Berlin, NH. He was born in Columbus, OH on January 16, 1937, and dedicated his life to service, leadership, and family. Edward graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy as a Navel Engineer and received his Masters degree from George Washington University....
Gary A. Vaillancourt
Sep 8, 2025
Gary Allan Vaillancourt passed away suddenly at the age of 72, while being treated at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH on Monday September 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM. Gary was born in 1954 as the eldest son of Lionel Vaillancourt and Irene (Malasky) Vaillancourt. A lifelong resident of Berlin, NH, he grew up with his younger brothers, Mark, Brian,...
Brittany A. Bilodeau
Sep 7, 2025
Brittany A. Bilodeau, 27, of Gorham, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Berlin, NH, on February 9, 1998, the daughter of Patrick Bilodeau and Michelle (Couture) Bilodeau. Brittany was a lifelong resident of the area, attending both Berlin and Gorham schools.
You rarely saw Brittany without her phone...
Elijah B. Hewett
Sep 4, 2025
Elijah B. Hewett, 9, of Milan, passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after an illness. He was born in Lake Havasu City, AZ on August 17, 2016 the son of Skylar L. and Amanda L. (Freeman) Hewett and lived there until he was 2. The family then moved to the Milan area where...
Francis T. Morin, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Francis T. "Pidge" Morin, Jr., of Berlin, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Hartford, CT the son of the late Francis T. Sr. and Helen A. (Majeski) Morin. "Pidge" grew up in the Windsor Lockes area, graduating from Windsor High School and went into United States Air Force...
Brenda L. (Willard) Gibney
Aug 27, 2025
Brenda L. (Willard) Gibney, 35, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2025. She was born in Berlin on January 24, 1990 the daughter of the late Dana J. Bigl and Ena Mae Willard and lived in Berlin most of her life. She graduated from Berlin High School in 2009 and had been employed as a greeter at Walmart....
James R. "Jim" Blais
Aug 26, 2025
James R. "Jim" Blais, 76, of Manchester and formerly of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Elliot Hospital after a brief illness. Jim was born in Berlin, NH on November 23, 1948, the son of the late Raymond G. and Eleanor E. (Griffin) Blais. Jim entered the United States Army in 1968, serving during Vietnam. Upon...
Edgar E. Lafleur
Aug 19, 2025
Edgar E. Lafleur, 89, passed away on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at the Coos County Nursing Home, where he has resided with his wife, Anna. He was born in Berlin on March 28, 1936 the son of Helen Hupy (Oleson) and Elzear “Pete” Lafleur and attended school in Berlin, NH and Portland, ME and was a graduate of Berlin High...
Arleen J. "Babe" Coulombe
Aug 17, 2025
Arleen J. "Babe" Coulombe, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin surrounded by her family after a sudden illness. Arleen was born on March 9, 1946 in Berlin, NH the daughter of the late Paul and Adeline (Arsenault) Remillard. A lifelong resident, Arleen graduated from St. Patrick High School Class of 1964,...
Charles S. Sheldon
Aug 16, 2025
Charles Seward Sheldon, 65, of Millsfield, NH, died peacefully at home on August 16, 2025, following a short battle with lung cancer. He was born and raised in Concord, Massachusetts, and lived at Middlesex School with his family, where his father was Headmaster. He attended high school at East Hill Farm in Chester, Vermont, where his education was a combination...
Renate Belleau
Aug 14, 2025
Renate Belleau, 84, of Gorham, NH, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital. She was born in Germany on July 11, 1941 the daughter of the late France and Lydia Neudecker and came to the US in 1961, following her marriage in 1960, and has lived in the Berlin-Gorham area since then. She liked doing...
Clermont B. Drouin
Aug 11, 2025
Mr. Clermont B. Drouin, 84, of Gorham, passed away at his home, with his wife by his side, on Monday, August 11, 2025, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in St. Ephrem de Beauce, QC, on November 11, 1940, he was the youngest son of the late Philippe and Emerilda (Viger) Drouin.
At the age of 18, Clermont immigrated...
Jeannette E. Corrigan
Aug 11, 2025
Jeannette E. Corrigan, 91, of Randolph, passed away at her home on August 11, 2025. She was born in Berlin, NH on April 24, 1934, the daughter of the late Leland and Eva (Lavoie) Kenison. Jeannette was a graduate of Lancaster High School, and was the owner and secretary of Ken Corrigan. Inc. An avid golfer, she was a member...
Constance M. "Connie" Richards
Aug 10, 2025
Constance May Richards, 80, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Sunday evening, August 10, 2025, at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Berlin on September 25, 1944, the daughter of the late Lorette Wagoner (St. Hilaire) and Francis Dooen. Connie was a lifelong resident of Berlin. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School with...
Charlene F. Bellomy
Aug 4, 2025
Charlene “Charlie” F. Bellomy, 73, passed away on August 4th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Charlene was born on May 7th, 1952, daughter of the late Armand and Rita (Pelchat) Croteau.
Charlene left our world after a life richly lived in kindness, selflessness, and gentle spirit. Her warmth and compassion touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Her talents...
Normand Gerard Pouliot
Jul 31, 2025
Normand G. Pouliot, 70, of West Milan, passed away on Thursday July 31, 2025 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born in Berlin on June 20, 1955 the son of the late Marcel H. and Irene A. (Fortier) Pouliot and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a US Army Veteran where he was a paratrooper. Normand...
Jeannine R. Lessard
Jul 30, 2025
Jeannine R. Lessard, 88, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Notre Dame de Bois, PQ, Canada on September 24, 1936 the daughter of the late Armand and Lydia (Lambert) Pratte and was raised in Canada. She moved to the US in 1955 and has resided in...
Charles "Chad" J. Haynes, Jr.
Jul 28, 2025
Chad Haynes, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and unforgettable memories.
He was born on Nov. 11, 1969, in Manchester, Conn., and spent the majority of his life in Berlin, N.H., a community he held close to his heart.
Chad was the cherished son of Charles “Chip”...
Gary Maurice LaFlamme
Jul 27, 2025
BERLIN------Gary Maurice LaFlamme, 61, passed away on Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Gary was born on July 11th, 1964 in Berlin, son of Maurice “Bugger” and Huguette “Cookie” (Vezina) LaFlamme.
Gary graduated from Berlin High School in 1982. He worked as a stocker for Walmart prior to his illness which forced him to retire. He enjoyed...