Local Obituaries
Janet Bouchard
Jul 29, 2024
Janet (Paquette) Bouchard, 89, of Berlin, NH passed away on July 29, 2024 while holding the comforting hand of her dear cousin, Lola Lambert.
Janet was born in Berlin, on May 5, 1935. As a young girl, she and her cousin Lola spent their time together enjoying neighborhood adventures. Many fond memories of her early life on Boulay St. were shared...
Gertrude G. Parent
Jul 28, 2024
Mrs. Gertrude G. Parent, 83, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Berlin on October 29, 1940 the daughter of the late Roland and Grace LePage. A graduate of Notre Dame High School class of 1959, she went on to work for Converse and Granite State Rubber...
Karen Newell Eitel
Jul 26, 2024
RANDOLPH – Karen Newell Eitel, 80, of Randolph, NH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Summit by Morrison with her family at her side, after battling Alzheimer’s for the last 5 years.
She was born on October 30, 1943 in Leesburg, FL, the daughter of Raymond and Jennie Newell. Karen grew up in Fruitland Park, FL with...
Alan C. "Papa Al" Hamilton
Jul 25, 2024
Alan Charles Hamilton, known affectionately as "Papa Al," beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Berlin, New Hampshire at the age of 90 with family at his bedside. He spent his life touching the hearts and minds of those around him with his kind demeanor, warm smile, and considerable...
Dennis W. Pednault
Jul 17, 2024
Mr. Dennis (peakbagger) W. Pednault, 64, of Gorham, passed away unexpectedly, of a pulmonary embolism, at his home and was found July 25, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1959 in Portland, ME, the son of the late George and Florence Pednault. A 1978 graduate of Deering High School in Portland, ME he went on to attend the University...
Romona T. Lamontagne
Jul 15, 2024
Romona T. Lamontagne, 69, of Berlin, passed away on Monday July 15, 2024 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH. She was born in Lancaster, NH on June 30, 1955, and graduated from Gorham High School in 1974. She attended the School of Lifelong Learning and had been a paraprofessional at Ed Fenn School and also had her own...
Stephen H. Woodward
Jul 12, 2024
Stephen H. Woodward, 79, of Dummer, passed away on July 12, 2024 at his home of natural causes. He was born in Berlin, NH on December 18, 1944, the son of the late Howard T. and Harriet E. (Ward) Woodward and graduated from Berlin High School in 1962. He graduated from UNH with a degree in Forestry and after graduation...
Patricia J. Leclerc
Jul 11, 2024
Patricia J. Leclerc, 87, of Berlin, passed away on July 11, 2024. She was born in Berlin on November 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Leopold and Leight (Patterson) Murphy. Patricia was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and a lifelong resident of the area. Prior to her retirement, Patricia had been employed as a Financial Aid Assistant...
Sharon D. Laroche
Jul 11, 2024
Sharon D. Laroche, 80, of Berlin, passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Berlin on March 3, 1944 the daughter of the late Lionel and Elliette (Treamer) Labbe and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from St. Patrick High School and had been employed in the office at the...
Laurette Couture
Jul 7, 2024
Laurette Couture, 94, of Gorham, NH, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital. She was born in Stoke, PQ, Canada on March 8, 1930 the daughter of Gregoire and Annette (Delorme) Pinard and has resided most of her life in the United States. She had been employed as a nurse’s aide at St. Vincent de...
Rita D. Bouthot
Jul 2, 2024
Rita D. (Roy) Bouthot, 94, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital. She was born in Upper Frenchville, ME on July 31, 1929 the daughter of Honore and Anna (Marquis) Roy and had been employed by Converse and Bass Shoe. She was a former member of Guardian Angel Church and of the Lionettes.
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Mildred A. Murphy
Jun 29, 2024
Mildred A. Murphy, 87, of Berlin, passed away on June 29, 2024. She was born in Groveton, NH on February 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Ernest and Neoma (Walker) Findley. Prior to her retirement, Mildred had been employed as the bakery manger at Butson’s Supermarket in Gorham for many years. She loved to read and crochet, and was...
Susan Ward Nagle
Jun 28, 2024
Susan Ward Nagle, 58, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Friday June 28, 2024 at her home. She was born in Hanover, NH on February 12, 1966 the daughter of the late Ernest and Nancy (Isaacs) Ward and grew up in East Montpelier, VT. She graduated from Montpelier High School and Bay Path College in Long Meadow, MA. She lived...
Todd K. Leeman
Jun 27, 2024
Todd K. Leeman, 50, of Gorham, NH, passed away on Thursday June 27, 2024 at his home. He was born in Lancaster, NH on February 20, 1974 and was raised in Gorham, NH. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1993 and had resided in Lebanon, NH for a time before returning to Gorham several years ago. He had been...
Ida M. Bagley
Jun 26, 2024
Ida M. Bagley, 85, of Albany Township, ME and formerly of Gorham, NH, passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after a period of declining health and surrounded by her family. She was born in Shrewsbury, WV on October 7, 1938 the daughter of the late Harold W. and Glenna F. (Paxton)Belcher and grew up...
Joan E. Lentini
Jun 23, 2024
Joan E. Lentini, 94, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday June 23, 2024 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 14, 1930 the daughter of Francis and Christine (Klinger) Rudtner and was raised there. She and her husband lived in New Jersey for many years and then moved to South Carolina where they resided for 20...
Patricia L. Bennett
Jun 23, 2024
Mrs. Patricia L. Bennett, 89, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Coos County Nursing Home after a period of failing health. She was born in Lincoln, NH on November 28, 1934 the daughter of the late Floyd and Catherine (Ayer) Ramsey. She attended Nursing school in Cambridge, MA, graduating in 1954. She moved to Milan...
Pamela J. Blais
Jun 18, 2024
Pamela J. Blais, 66, of Errol, passed away on June 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Manchester, NH on October 5, 1957, the daughter of the late Harold and Aurore (Compagna) Walsh. A graduate of Exeter High School, she had been employed by the state as a toll booth attendant for several years. Pam was an artist...
Yvette M. Daley
Jun 18, 2024
Yvette M. Daley, 58, of Franconia, NH, passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at her home in Franconia. She was born in Nashua, NH on November 19, 1965 the daughter of the late Roland and Ghyslaine (Roy) Turgeon and was raised and educated in Manchester, NH. She had been employed by the Elliot Hospital and prior to that, she...
David A. Stephenson
Jun 17, 2024
David A. Stephenson, 68, of Whitefield, NH, passed away on Monday June 17, 2024 at the Morrison Home. He was born in Berlin, NH on July 11, 1955 the son of the late Leslie and Arline (Arsenault) Stephenson and was a graduate of Gorham High School. David had a zest for life and living it to the fullest each and...