Local Obituaries
Marie "Rena" Alonzo
Dec 3, 2024
Marie “Rena” Alonzo, 93, of Gorham, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was born in Gorham on July 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Madeleine) Heath. Rena was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Gorham High School, where she played basketball. She worked at Woolworth’s as a cashier for several years....
Linda Gauthier
Dec 17, 2023
Mrs. Linda G. Gauthier, 54, of Gorham, NH, passed away on December 17, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Linda was born on May 21, 1969 in Berlin, NH the daughter of Paul and Cecile (Roberts) McKenzie and resided in the area all of her life. A graduate of Berlin High School and Granite State College, she...
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...
Linda A. Pivin
Jul 24, 2025
Linda A. Pivin, 64, of Berlin, passed away on July 24, 2025. She was born in Berlin on April 24, 1961 the daughter of the late Raymond G. and Gemma Y. (Daillaire) Bizier and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Berlin High School in 1979 and from Plymouth State University. She had been employed as a social worker for...
Dr. William W. Davis
Jul 17, 2025
Dr. William Wiant “Dave” Davis II passed away on July 17, 2025, on Mt. Washington, in New Hampshire, at the age of 79. Born on May 26, 1946, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he grew up in Westerville, Ohio. He led a life marked by intellectual rigor, public service, and deep personal commitment to his family and community.
Dr. Davis earned his...
Aaron S. Holt
Jul 17, 2025
Aaron Seth Holt was born on July 6, 1977, in Berlin, NH. He passed away on July 17, 2025.
A, as he was affectionately called by his siblings, had a big and generous heart, whether it was his time, his help with carpentry, his chosen profession, or gifts to those less fortunate than him. He also loved animals, especially his baby...
William Litvin, Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
William Litvin, Jr., 67, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2025. He was born in Berlin on July 29, 1957 the son of the late William Litvin, Sr. and Flora (Justason) Litvin and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Berlin High and had been employed as a welder for Crown Vantage. Billy enjoyed fishing, boating, the ocean,...
Peter J. Bergeron
Jul 14, 2025
Peter Bergeron, 76, of Gorham, NH, passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, with his wife Nita and his son Josh by his side. He was a gentle and kind soul who helped everyone he knew. His family meant the world to him and he would do anything to make them happy. Peter loved to travel. He went...
Priscille Alice Boucher
Jul 14, 2025
Priscille A. Boucher, 84, of Berlin, passed away at her home on Monday, July 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Berlin, NH on October 28, 1940 the daughter of the late Alcide and Alphonsine (Couture) Coulombe and lived in Berlin all of her life. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, Priscille was employed as a...