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ADDARIO, Sara Jane
CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Sara Jane Addario, 65, died November 25, 2006. She was born September 2, 1941 to Raymond A. and Ida Walker Tremblay. She was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. She was a retired social worker with the State of New Hampshire Division of Elderly and Adult Services with 25 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Italy. She is survived by her husband, Joseph S. Addario; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Christina Addario of Baldwinsville, NY; 2 grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Walker Tremblay. Arrangements were entrusted to Stringer Funeral Home.

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AMETLLER, Jose
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Jose Ametller, 86, died August 11, 2006. He was born October 8, 1919 in Banolas, Spain to the late Joseph and Josefa Ametller. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Gary Dunetz of Hollis, and Vivienne and Al Pollakusky of Baldwin, Long Island, NY; and 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Moldauer Ametller. Interment was at Edgewood Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.

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AUSTIN, Alice
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Alice Nute Austin, 79, died September 18, 2007. She was born October 31, 1927 to the late Alexander and Cleopatra Nier Crooks. She was a graduate of Colby College. She retired from NH Insurance (AIG), and attended the First Congregational Church, where she was a member of the Dorcas Circle. She was a sports fan. Family members include five children, Hugh Austin (Joyce) of Derry, Jeff Austin (Jennifer) of Portland, OR, Sandra Nute-Aupi (Fermin) of Branford, CT, and Roger Austin and Douglas Nute, both of Manchester; her companion, John Sargent; a sister, Cleo MacArt of Dekalb, IL; and 9 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two husbands, Walter Gilman Nute and G. Fred Austin; and a brother, Bruce Crooks. Services were held at the First Congregational Church. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery by Goodwin Funeral Home.

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AYOTTE, Irene
WOODSTOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Irene Ayotte, 87, died January 13, 2008. She was born June 10, 1920 to the late Clifford and Charlotte Young Amos. She worked at the Woodstock Post Office. She was a dedicated member of Pemi Valley Church. She was a member of the Ladies' Auxillary of the Woodstock Fire Department, and enjoyed knitting, sewing, bird watching, and playing the organ. Family members include three sons, Wilfred and Diane Ayotte of Littleton, and Donald A. and Yvonne Ayotte, and Clifford and Dauna Ayotte, all of Woodstock; a sister, Hope French of Plymouth; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Ayotte. Interment was at Woodstock Cemetery with arrangements by Edmund Fournier Funeral Home.

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BENEDICT, Margaret
GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Margaret M. Benedict, 64, died November 6, 2001. She was born October 9, 1937 to Peter E. and Catherine J. Flynn Baird. She was a former sales clerk at K-Mart, and was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes parish. Family members include three sons, Peter E. (Meg) Nelson, David P. Nelson, and Ronald (Julie) Nelson, all of Gilford; two daughters, Catherine (Duane) Wall of Brooksville FL, and Deborah A. (Cliff) Vachon of Belmont; two sisters, Johanna Coy of Andover, MA, and Helen Baird of Lawrence, MA; 9 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde M. Benedict. Services were held at Our Lady of the Lakes Church. Urn burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Simoneau and Lambert Funeral Home.

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BENGTSON, Helen
WEST STEWARTSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Helen M. Bengtson, 91, died April 3, 2007. She was born November 19, 1915 to the late Irving Spencer and Ethel Buck Spencer. She was a self-employed cook in private homes, churches, and schools. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Marion Bengtson of Columbia; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Bengtson; two brothers; and a sister. Interment was at East Cemetery in Manchester, CT under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home.

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BLANCHETTE, Doris
BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Doris J. Blanchette, 65, died September 21, 1989 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1924 in Berlin, NH to Arthur and Betrice St. Hilaire Chenard. She was a former stitcher at Converse Rubber Co., and had also worked at the Coos County Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Kieran's Parish and the VFW Ladies' Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Gary Blanchette of Berlin, Richard Blanchette of Shawnee, and Roger Blanchette of Louisiana; and 7 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis J. Blanchette. Services were held at St. Kieran Church. Arrangements were handled by Fleury Funeral Home.

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BOULANGER, Richard
SOMERSWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Richard E. Boulanger, 69, died November 3, 2002 at the Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center. He was born March 17, 1933 in Somersworth to Albert J. and Leonide Bouchard Boulanger. He had worked as a carpenter for almost 30 years, and was a member of Carpenters' Union Local #1996. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He was a former Scoutmaster. Family members include his wife, Mona Hill Boulanger; two sons, Richard and David Boulanger, both of Somersworth; a sister, Rita Thurston of Rochester; a brother, Raymond Boulanger of Somersworth; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services were held at St. Martin Catholic Church. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Somersworth by Bernier Funeral Home.

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BRADISH, Raymond
CHARLESTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Raymond Verne Bradish, 75, died November 19, 2005. He was born April 24, 1930 to Verne D. and Marion Prescott Bradish. He worked with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran with 14 years of service, and was a life member of the Sullivan County Law Enforcement Association and Claremont Area Regional Emergency Services. Survivors include a son, Randolph S. Bradish of Houston, TX; two sisters, Ruth Kinson of Charlestown, and Dorothy A. Lewis of Dover; a brother-in-law, Kurt H. Foshey of Enfield, NH; a granddaughter; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Foshey. Interment was at Forest Hills Cemetery by Stringer Funeral Home.

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BUTLER, Elisabeth
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Elisabeth M. Butler, 74, died October 31, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Karl P. and Elisabeth Gramatsky Moutin in Aachen, Germany. She retired from the bakery department of Alexander's Grocery Store. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and romance novels. She was a member of the Harmonica Saints and the Nashua Seniors. She is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Jutta and Vito Tropiano of Bedford, Ursula Howe of Hudson, and Rita Sullivan of Hampton; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Arrangements were handled by Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home.

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BYRON, Charles M.
HILLSBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Charles Matthew Byron, 79, died November 3, 2008. He was born February 23, 1929 to Christopher Charles and Meta Brendel Byron. He was a general contractor for Rule Construction, and built boats, houses and aircraft. He was a seaplane pilot, and volunteered with the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program. Survivors include his wife, Janet Helen Lyko Byron; a daughter, June Marie Tokash (John) of Piscataway, NJ; a son, Charles Peter Byron of Milltown, NJ; a sister, Patricia Moncur; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home.

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CAPOZZOLI, Joyce
NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Joyce M. Capozzoli, 67, died July 30, 2010. She was the daughter of James and Dorothy McDonough Olivier. She was a former dispatcher with the New England Telephone Company in Providence. She enjoyed hiking, skiing, dancing, dogs, reading, dining out, her sports car, and world travel with her best friend, Mary. Family members include a stepson, David Capozzoli of West Warwick, RI; two nephews, Michael C. Walsh of East Greenwich, RI, and William L. Walsh, Jr. of Rehoboth, MA; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Our Lady of the Mountains Church. Interment was at St. Ann's Cemetery in Cranston, RI by Furber and White Funeral Home.

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CARRIER, Malcolm
MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Malcolm I. Carrier, 65, died June 3, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. He was born June 29, 1926 to Medrick and Blanche Jelley Carrier. He had owned Mal's Mobil Court since 1959, and also owned Video Sensations in Hudson for seven years. He was a longtime employee of Nashua Corp. Survivors include his wife, Cora Owen Carrier; a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Cathy Carrier of Fiskdale, MA; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sally Anne and Randy Goetz of Round Rock, TX, and June Manthieson of Nashua; two stepchildren and their spouses, Wayne and Becky Goodwin of Punta Gorda, FL, and Hollie and Daniel Dustin of Auburn; a sister, Barbara Duffy of Westport, CT; 5 grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at St. Louis de Gonzague Cemetery under the direction of Anctil-Rochette and Son Funeral Home.

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CHAUVETTE, Annette
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annette T. Chaput Chauvette, 77, died December 4, 2009. She was born December 24, 1931 to Leopold and Beatrice Blais Chaput. She enjoyed playing bingo. Family members include three daughters and sons-in-law, Francoise and Kenneth Callison of New Boston, and Denise and Robert Roy, and Michele and Lawrence Shaw, all of Goffstown; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Susan Chauvette, and William and Jacqueline Chauvette, all of Goffstown; three sisters, Claudette Chauvette of Florida, and Cecile Lapron and Lorraine Carey, both of Manchester; two brothers, Richard Chaput of Goffstown, and Donald Chaput of Weare; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; her cousins; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald J. Chauvette. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Phaneuf Funeral Home.

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CHENARD, Frank, Jr.
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Frank X. Chenard, Jr., 57, died May 26, 1992 at Nashua Memorial Hospital. He was born June 19, 1934 in Nashua to Frank X. Chenard, Sr. and Gertrude Y. St. Laurent Chenard. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include a daughter; a brother, Andrew Chenard of Hollis; three sisters, Simone Farland of Hudson, and Pauline Hawkins and Jeannine LaJoie, both of Nashua; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at St. Louis de Gonzague Cemetery under the direction of St. Laurent Funeral Home.

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CILLEY, Clara
ASHLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Clara M. Cilley, 81, died May 25, 2005. She was born August 8, 1923 to Samuel D. and Emma Cross Marcroft. She was a graduate of the Concord College of Business, and was a retired librarian at the Ashland Town Library. She had also been employed as a secretary in the office of Dr. Samuel Fiener, and was an Avon representative. She was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a former member of the Ashland Women's Club, and a Girl Scout leader. She attended the First Free Will Baptist Church of Ashland, where she sang in the church choir and taught Sunday School. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Cilley; a daughter, Janet Sherburne of Rumney; a son, Alan Cilley of New Hampton; a brother, Arthur Marcroft of Ashland; several nieces and nephews; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at the First Free Will Baptist Church. Interment was at Green Grove Cemetery by Dupuis Funeral Home.

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CODY, Gertrude
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Gertrude L. Blackwell Cody, 79, died March 17, 2009. She was born April 30, 1929 to the late James and Josephine Barrett Blackwell. She enjoyed cooking and trips to Hampton and Salisbury Beach. She attended St. Patrick's Church, and formerly worked for the church's cemetery department. Survivors include a daughter, Mary-Jo Howe (Ron) of Dracut, MA; a son, John M. Cody of Nashua; a sister, Shirley Keegan of North Andover, MA; a brother, John Blackwell (Claire) of Seabrook; 3 grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Cody. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church. Burial was at St. Patrick's Cemetery under the direction of Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home.

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COLGATE, Ellis
ANDOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Ellis Franklin Colgate, 72, died February 14, 1957 at a Clearwater, FL hospital. He was a member of the Unitarian Church in Franklin. Survivors include his wife, Flora Gertrude Addison Colgate; and three daughters, Mrs. Frederick Fillmore of Laconia, Mrs. James Brann of Ithaca, NY, and Mrs. Walter Pyle of Vermont. Interment was at Wildwood Cemetery in Wilmington, MA. Arrangements in Florida were handled by Moss Funeral Home.

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COLVIN, Norman
EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Norman A. Colvin died October 5, 2009. He was born December 14, 1917 to George and Mabel Colvin. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Ray Desmarais of Eaton; 2 grandsons; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Anne Colvin. Interment was at Conway Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg, ME.

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CONNOLLY, Francis G., Jr.
AMHERST, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Francis G. Connolly, Jr., 73, died December 25, 2000. He was born December 15, 1927 in Pepperell, MA to Francis Connolly, Sr. and Beatrice Hamley Connolly. He owned the Derry Water Well for 26 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Florianne (Marcelline) Connolly; two daughters, Debbie Connolly of New Ipswich, and Sonia Connolly of Amherst; a stepdaughter, Danielle Letterman of Haywood, CA; three sisters, Margaret Tokarz, Dolores Cross, and Anne Grant; and two brothers, Jimmy and Joseph Connolly, both of New Hampshire. Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of New Hampshire.

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CRETE, Theresa
HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Theresa Angelina Crete, 66, died February 16, 2005 at the VA Medical Center in Manchester. She was born July 7, 1938 in West Stewartstown to Edward and Simonne Gelinas Biron. She was an Air Force veteran, and attended St. John the Evangelist Church. She enjoyed painting, ceramics and reading. Survivors include her husband, Adrian Crete; A daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne M. and Alan Semple III of Litchfield; five sons and daughters-in-law, Robert S. and Laurie Crete of Laconia, Ronald F. and Leslie Crete of Litchfield, Richard R. and Paula Crete of Woodbridge, VA, and Daniel E. and Sheila Crete, and David Crete, all of Hudson; her mother, of Colebrook; two sisters, Sadie Guy of Stewartstown, and Rita Gervais of Colebrook; a brother, Edward Biron, Jr. of Epping; 10 grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Arrangements were handled by Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home.

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CUNNINGHAM, Sister Mary Borgia
WINDHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Sr. Mary Borgia Cunningham died September 28, 1978 at the Frances Warde Center. She was born in Williamstown, County Galway, Ireland to Michael and Catherine Neary Cunningham. She had been with the Sisters of Mercy for 59 years. She served in various New Hampshire locations, including Laconia, Manchester, Keene, Berlin, Franklin, and at Mount St. Mary College in Hooksett. She also served in Gloucester, MA. Survivors include a brother, John Cunningham; two sisters, Catherine Copan and Ann O'Dwyer; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of Mercy. Arrangements were handled by Goundrey Funeral Home.

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DESHARNAIS, Adrien
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Adrien R. Desharnais, 88, died September 23, 2008. He was born February 8, 1920 to Raoul and Yvonne Cote Desharnais. He was the retired owner of Roger's Supermarket, and also worked as a bank examiner for the U.S. Treasury Department. He was a graduate of the New Hampshire College of Accounting and Commerce, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a gifted pianist. Survivors include two nephews, Paul Desharnais and Donald Desharnais; and his caregivers and friends, Robert Prince, Bernard and Sophie Poltack, Michael Poltack, and Sharon Caswell. Services were held at St. Anthony Church. Interment was at St. Augustin Cemetery with arrangements by Connor-Healy Funeral Home.

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DIONNE, Charles
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Charles Dionne, 80, died December 10, 1977. He was born October 11, 1897 to the late Thomas and Alexina Migneault Dionne. He worked at White Mountain Freezer for 15 years, and had also worked as a cardtender at Nashua Manufacturing Co. for about 15 years. He attended St. Louis de Gonzague Church. Survivors include his wife, Adele Dionne; a son, Norman O. Dionne of Nashua; a daughter, Therese (Roger) Cote of Nashua; six sisters, Marie Louise Malenfant, Rose Anna Delisle, Bernadette Dionne, Rose de Lima Gauthier, Alice Dumas, and Eva Belanger; a brother, Amedee Dionne; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at Holy Infant Jesus Church. Arrangements were handled by Anctil Funeral Home.

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DOLESCHAL, Eugene
SILVER LAKE, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Eugene Doleschal died October 23, 2009. He was born December 7, 1931 in Prague, Czech Republic. He grew up in Austria. After coming to America, he attended Benedictine College and Columbia University. He worked for the Rutgers Library and the New York Public Library, as well as for The National Council on Crime and Delinquency in Hackensack, and O'Sullivan Menu in Carlstadt. He enjoyed ancient and modern history, linguistics, reading, and hiking, and led hikes with the Harriman Hikers for 20 years. He is survived by his fiance, Adriana Marton; two daughters, Claire Keller and Eve Purcell; his sons-in-law, Robert Keller and Kevin Purcell; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at St. John's in the Wilderness in Stony Point, NY. Arrangements were entrusted to Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg, ME.

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DUVAL, Henri
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Henri P. Duval, 84, died January 31, 2007. He was born December 15, 1922 to Auguste and Rose Bouchard Duval. He was co-owner of Kilton's Wholesale Meat Service Co. Inc. and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had also worked at a funeral home. He enjoyed landscaping, and was a member of the League of 1000 Men of the Monastery of the Precious Blood. Family members include his wife of 61 years, Therese (Cormier) Duval; two sons, Roger Duval of Bedford and Paul Duval of North Carolina; a daughter, Carmel Charron of Goffstown; a sister, Julie Hebert of Florida; two brothers, Raymond Duval of Florida and George Duval of Manchester; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; his cousins; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannine McGuire; two sisters, Lucy Lemay and Grace D'Amour; and three brothers, Ross Duval, Lionel Duval, and Albert Duval. Services were held at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery with arrangements by Lambert Funeral Home.

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ECCLESTON, Eleanor
PITTSFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Eleanor M. "Sugar" Eccleston, 49, died January 29, 2008. She was born October 18, 1958 to Alfred Ayotte and John and Irene Plante Maxfield. She worked as a cloth inspector for Pittsfield Weaving. She enjoyed gardening and lawn care. Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Eccleston; two stepchildren, Charles Eccleston of Pittsfield, and Ann Eccleston of Concord; and a brother, Thomas Ayotte of Florida. Arrangements were handled by Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home.

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ELLINGWOOD, Lucille
EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Lucille E. Ellingwood, 86, died October 24, 2008. She was born March 19, 1922 to the late Harry and Jennie Daughenbaugh Groetz. She and her husband were co-owners of Ken's Garage in North Hampton, and she did bookkeeping for the business. She was a member of St. Michael Church. Survivors include a sister, Margaret "Peggy" Groetz of Exeter; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; and a sister, Kathrine Groetz. Services were held at St. Michael Church. Burial was at Center Cemetery in North Hampton with arrangements by Brewitt Funeral Home.

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FAXON, Dorothy
DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Dorothy M. Faxon, 87, died May 8, 2005. She was born August 17, 1917 to the late W. Herbert and Maude G. Moody Rand. She formerly worked at Birchwood Nursing Home, and attended Calvary Bible Church. She was the founder of the Sunshine Committee for the Senior Saints in Derry, and served as chaplin of the Derry chapter of the AARP. She is survived by two nephews; a niece; a grand-niece; her grand-nephews; and her church family. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Frank "Butch" L'Etoile and Harold W. Faxon. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Peabody Funeral Home.

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FINSON, Walter
MILAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Walter R. Finson, 67, died June 15, 2007. He was born November 19, 1939 to John L. and Ethel Shepherd Finson. He worked for James River Corporation, Brown Company, Crown Vantage and PPA. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Church. Family members include his wife, Rita Cote Finson; a daughter, Christine Krambeck of Dubuque, IA; a son, Eric Finson of Dover; his father; a brother, Maurice Finson of Milan; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Bryant Funeral Home.

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FLANAGAN, Esther
STRATHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Esther L. Flanagan, 88, died January 4, 2003 at the Dover Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Antwerp, Belgium on March 26, 1914 to Harry and Maria F. Lucassen Williams. She grew up in Fort Lee, NJ. She graduated from Pace College. She retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and also operated an antiques shop. She enjoyed speed skating, and was a member of the Peerless Skating Club. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. Survivors include a daughter, Susan L. Ellis (Brian) of Hawaii; two sons, Michael Flanagan of Stratham, and James Flanagan (Peggy) of Dover; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick F. Flanagan; and a daughter, Lisa. Services were held at St. Michael's Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Newmarket under the direction of Brewitt Funeral Home.

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FLEURY, Walter
PEMBROKE, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Walter L. Fleury, 87, died August 23, 2007. He was born January 29, 1920 to Charles and Lena Desmarais Fleury. He was a retired tractor trailer driver for Auclair Transportation with over 30 years of service, and was a member of Teamsters Union Local #633. He also worked for the Town of Allenstown at the Armand R. Dupont School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the New Hampshire Veterans' Association. He is survived by four children and their spouses, Denise and Dennis Call of Chichester, Richard and Mary Fleury of Allenstown, and Lorraine and Michael Young, and Larry and Lee Fleury, all of Pembroke; two brothers, Victor Fleury of Pembroke, and Eddie Fleury of Allenstown; a sister, Cora Hurd of Pembroke; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Irene Crevier Fleury. Services were held at St. John the Baptist Church. Burial was at St. John the Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Petit Funeral Home.

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FOURNIER, Paul
HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Paul "Pepe" Fournier, 78, died November 17, 2005. He was born June 27, 1927 to the late Pierre and Edna Bergeron Fournier. He worked at Raytheon for over 30 years. He was an assistant coach for several Little League, Pop Warner, and recreational basketball teams. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lauren and Steven Erickson of Hudson, and Pattye and Arthur Franz of Boxborough, MA; a son and a daughter-in-law, Len and Judith Fournier of Hudson; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Rose Lyons of Hudson, Edna and John Mullen of Tyngsboro, MA, Gertrude Defero of Lawrence, MA, and Lorraine and Carl Martin of Maine; a brother and a sister-in-law, Louis and Phyllis Fournier of Lowell, MA; 10 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Shea Fournier; a daughter, Paula Dufresne; a sister; and six brothers. Services were held at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial was at St. Patrick Cemetery with arrangements by Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home.

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FREITAG, Hans
SANDOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Hans Freitag, 60, died April 22, 2004. He was born in Germany, and came to the United States as a child. He earned a master's degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and worked as a counselor at Salem High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Psychological Association. He enjoyed photography and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Camille Parrella Freitag; a son, James Freitag of Salem; his mother, Lilo Hoerning; a sister, Marion Reilly; a nephew; and a niece. Interment was at Center Cemetery under the direction of Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home.

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GLINES, Wendel
MONROE, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Wendel Roy Glines, 77, died September 24, 2009. He was born December 23, 1931 to Archie N. and Rose L. Childs Glines. He worked for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a former state archery champion, and enjoyed snowmobiling, dogs, and hunting. He was a New York Giants and Boston Red Sox fan. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Barbara Glines; a daughter, Dawna (Steven) Summers of Granger, IN; a son, Steven (Melody) Glines Littleton; a sister, Diana Hendricks of Riverside, CA; two uncles, Herbert and Stanley Glines; 6 grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Glines and his twin brother, Kendel; and a sister, Ruth Roe. Interment was at Monroe Village Cemetery under the direction of Ricker Funeral Home.

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GORTON, Dorothy
LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Dorothy C. "Dot" Gorton, 81, died September 7, 2005. She was born August 11, 1924 to Lester and Bertha Teague Lewis. She worked for AT&T in North Andover, MA for 33 years. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, and the Red Sox. Survivors include two sons, William Gorton of Raymond, and Alfred Gorton of Manchester; two daughters, Dianna Guthridge of Lancaster, and Elizabeth Gorton Chase of Cape Naddick, ME; a brother, Ralph Lewis of Candia; 5 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gorton; two sisters, Gladys Beauregard and Evelyn Lewis; two brothers, Lester Lewis and Carl Lewis; and her parents. Interment was at Great Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home.

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GOULET, Sister Noella
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Sr. Noella Goulet, CSC, 94, died August 22, 2004 at Holy Cross Health Center in Manchester. She was born December 24, 1909 in Somersworth, NH to Aurore and Lydia Nadeau Goulet. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1927, making her final profession of vows in 1935. She was a member of the Congregation for 77 years. She held a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame College in Manchester and a master's degree from the University of Montreal. She taught French literature at Notre Dame College in Manchester for nearly 30 years. She had also been a school teacher in Quebec, as well as in Attleboro and New Bedford, MA. She also taught at the Scholasticate of the Sisters of Holy Cross in West Franklin. Survivors include a sister, Irene Huppe of Dover; her nieces and nephews; and her religious community. Services were held at the chapel at St. George Manor. Interment was at St. Augustin Cemetery by Lambert Funeral Home.

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GOULET, Yvonne
GORHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Yvonne Cloutier Goulet, 73, died September 6, 1989 at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover. She was born November 19, 1915 in Livermore Falls, ME to Hypaullette and Adelade Gastonguay Cloutier. She was a member of Holy Family Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She had been a Gorham resident since 1951. Survivors include a daughter, Ann (Leo) Croteau of Berlin; a son, Thomas Goulet of Shelburne; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at Holy Family Church. Interment was at St. James Cemetery in Island Pond, VT under the direction of Bryant Funeral Home.

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GRAHAM, Melba Dell
NORTH HAVERHILL, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Melba Dell Graham, 87, died September 16, 2008. She was born September 15, 1921 in Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada to Sternie Harold and Gladys Mary Greenlay Graham. Survivors include a brother, Harold Jack (Teresa) Graham of Woodsville, NH; two nephews; a niece; two grand-nieces; and three grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Graham; and her parents. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery with arrangements by Ricker Funeral Home.

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GRAMATIKAS, Fortis
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Fortis G. Gramatikas, 89, died April 3, 2008. He was born January 10, 1919 in Yolo, Thessaly, Greece to George F. and Iphigenia Pseras Gramatikas. He was the owner of Frank's Supermarket, and served as a lieutenant with the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. He was a member of Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. He was a Mason and a member of the NOA Club. He enjoyed bowling, swimming, golfing, basketball, gardening, and bird watching. Family members include a son, George F. Gramatikas of Orlando, FL; two sisters, Mary Kelly of Hampton, and Barbara Papathanasiou of Dallas, TX; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Patsas Gramatikas. Services were held at Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. Burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Goodwin Funeral Home.

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GUEST, Frank
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Frank Phillip Guest, infant son of Frank and Bernice McLaughlin Guest, died March 19, 1934. Burial was at St. Patrick's Cemetery under the direction of P. Barry and Son Funeral Home.

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HARDY, Ruth
HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Ruth Arlene Hardy, 85, died October 23, 2004. She was born December 29, 1918 to the late Ornam S. and Hattie Mortlock Campbell. She was a babysitter for over 40 years, and enjoyed flower gardening. She was a member of the Nashua Mineral Society, and attended Hudson Community Church. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Loren Hardy, and Donald and Joan Hardy, all of Hudson; 2 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Hardy. Arrangements were entrusted to Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Horne.

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HEATH, Haven
PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Haven R. Heath, 82, died August 27, 2008. He was born November 19, 1925 to the late Regional V. and Ruby Gualt Heath. He was a mechanic and master electrician, and formerly worked as a tool repairman at Trapper Brown. He was a former member of the Plymouth Elks Lodge, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing guitar and harmonica. Family members include three sons, Darrryl Heath of Myrtle Beach, SC, Charles Heath of Bridgewater, and Haven "Bruce" Heath of Rumney; two daughters, Joan Smart of Bristol, and Debra Heath of Plymouth; a brother, Arthur Heath of California; two sisters, Marjorie Joyce of New Jersey, and Norma Fallensbee of Lebanon; his former wife, Jorene (Reed) Gagnon of Plymouth; 7 great-grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Heath; and a daughter, Susan Tanguay. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery by Edmund Fournier Funeral Home.

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HEDSTROM, Mildred
JAFFREY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mildred H. Hedstrom, 83, died December 3, 2007. She was born July 28, 1924 to the late Horace and Bernadette Levesque Couturier. She attended Stevens Business College in Fitchburg. She was a founding member of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Whalom, MA, and served on the building committee both there and at the North Street School in Leominster, MA. She was a former past president of the Jaffrey-Rindge Senior Citizens, and also a past PTA president. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish, and enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, crewelwork, traveling, and making dolls. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis F. Bates of Henderson, NV, and Diane B. Hedstrom of Jaffrey; three sisters, Lucille Robillard of Leominster, MA, Pauline Lemoine of Ashburnham, MA, and Jeannette McMaster of Worcester, MA; a brother, Maurice Couturier of Gardner, MA; a grandson; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth L. Hedstrom. Services were held at St. Patrick Church. Interment was at Green Bower Cemetery in Gardner MA with arrangements by Cournoyer Funeral Home.

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HIER, Suzanne
HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Suzanne Nadeau Hier, 57, died December 17, 2008. She was born March 13, 1951 to Gerard and Marguerite Desjardins Nadeau. She earned a degree in French from Rivier College, and worked at Nashua Corp. for over 20 years. She enjoyed antiques. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, George Hier; a son, Andrew Hier of Hudson; her parents; a sister and a brother-in-law, Patricia and Donald Huot of Kingston; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Katherine Nadeau of Bedford, David and Susan Nadeau of Marco Island, FL, and Denis and Susan Nadeau, and William and Christina Nadeau, all of Hudson; her aunts and uncles; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Hier. Arrangements were handled by Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home.

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HUGHES, John C., Jr.
ASHLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE: John Cutting Hughes, Jr., 64, died December 20, 2009. He was born March 21, 1945 to John C. Hughes, Sr. and and Barbara Ashley Hughes. He worked as a self-employed logger. He enjoyed maple sugaring, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Hickey Hughes; a daughter, Alyn Hughes of Concord; a son, John Hughes of Pelkey, NC; two stepdaughters, Olivia Janson of Charleston, SC, and Lisa Piper of Laconia; two brothers, eighteen sisters; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Brandon Hughes; his parents; and a grandmother. Services were held at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Dupuis Funeral Home.

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JACKSON, Justine
LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Justine G. Jackson, 81, died September 30, 2005. She was born November 3, 1923 to Jason J. and Effie Stickney Gessner. She was a bookkeeper, and was worked for Lancaster National Bank, Connecticut Valley Dairy, and accountant Hugh Galbraith. She enjoyed ice skating and bowling. Family members include her husband of 56 years, Raymond A. Jackson; two sisters, Bethany Edney and Geraldine Swanson; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stanton J. Gessner. Burial was at Summer Street Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.

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JAKOLA, Roseanna
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Roseanna E. Jakola, 85, died May 5, 2002. She was born July 16, 1916 to the late Louis T. and Mary Boucher Normandeau. She owned the Sandy Rose Salon in Nashua for nearly 40 years, and was a member of the Nashua United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Lee Greenwood of Lilburn, GA; two sons, Gerald Boucher of Nashua, and Thomas Boucher of Hudson; a brother, Wilfred Normandeau of Phoenix, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Normandeau, Philip Normandeau, and George Normandeau; and four sisters, Ida Kelley, Albertine Paradis, Rachel Parker, and Alice Flanders-Bliss. Following cremation, interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery by Peabody Funeral Home.

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JAWORSKI, Agnes
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Agnes Jaworski, 93, died December 10, 2003. She was born October 3, 1910 to John and Mary Ann Nieradka Koziel. She graduated from Paterson College with a teaching certificate. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Passaic, NJ, and sang with the church choir. She was also a member of the Polonaise Polish Club. She is survived by a son, John J. Jaworski of Nashua; two sisters, Helen Trzcinski and Jean Szymanski, both of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John Jaworski; and a son, Robert Jaworski. Urn burial was at St. Michael's Cemetery in Lodi, NJ by Lambert Funeral Home.

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JOHNSTON, Howard
HOOKSETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Howard Johnston, 81, died September 22, 2000 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH. He was born in 1918. He retired from the Peterborough Basket Company, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He had lived in Hooksett since 1985. Services were held at St. Catherine Church. Interment was at St. Patrick Cemetery in Jaffrey by McHugh Funeral Home.

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JOYAL, Edward
LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Edward Logan Joyal, 86, died June 9, 2005. He was born April 14, 1919 to the late Charles F. and Sadie Colby Joyal. He retired from Scott & Williams with 35 years of service, and also worked at Morin Mills and the Allen Rogers Corporation. He served with the CCC and aided in the construction of the Gunstock Recreation Area. He was the 1972 State Cribbage Champion. He attended St. Joseph Church in Laconia, and was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include three sons, Rodney Joyal of Brewer, ME, and Robert Joyal and James "Jim" Joyal, both of Laconia; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Couture Joyal; seven sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at St. Joseph Church. Burial was at St. Lambert Cemetery with arrangements by Simoneau-Paquette Memorial Home.

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KARAM, Margaret
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Margaret Karam, 86, died February 6, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Buckley Dahood. She enjoyed cooking. Survivors include a son, Peter Karam of Merrimack; two sisters, Ruth Reynolds of Lompoc, CA, and Jeanette Poppe of Concord; two brothers, G. Michael Dahood of Concord, and Robert Dahood of Contoocook; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abraham Karam; a son, Robert Karam; a sister, Rose Smetana; and four brothers, John Dahood, Edward Dahood, Samuel David, and Nicholas David. Interment was at Blossom Hill Cemetery.

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KAZMIRCHUK, Marie
DALTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Marie Kazmirchuk, 86, died July 15, 2006. She was born April 24, 1920 to Joseph and Elizabeth Gaudette Pilotte. She formerly worked at Sanders Sawmill, and Sweets Brush and Handle. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the Grange, and the Dalton Historical Society. Family members include two daughters, Brenda Kazmirchuk of Manchester, and Elaine Duranty of Portsmouth, RI; a sister, Philomen Pilotte of Dalton; a niece; 2 nephews; 3 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Kazmirchuk. Interment was at Cushman Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.

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KEYSER, Dorothy
NORTH HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Dorothy M. "Dottie" Keyser, 79, died January 2, 2003 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY to Gustove R. and Elly Steenberg Borger. She was a former 1940s fashion model in New York City, and had worked at the Sperry Gyroscope Company during World War II. She was a former resident of Amherst, MA, where she was a member of the Engineering Wives at the University of Massachusetts. She had been involved with the local Republican Party in Amherst. She came to New Hampshire in 1975, and was past president of the North Hampton Woman's Club. Family members include three sons, Paul Keyser (Wendy) of West Newbury, MA, Peter Keyser (Sarah) of Amherst, MA, and Mark Keyser (Terry) of New Milford, CT; and 5 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Carl "Kelly" Keyser. Arrangements were handled by Remick and Gendron Funeral Home.

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KOTEKAS, Evangeline
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Evangeline S. Kotekas, 94, died February 28, 2008. She was born December 22, 1913 to Victoria and Stavros Pavlidis. She and her husband owned Rosebud Supermarket. She formerly worked at the J.F. McElwian shoe factory, and enjoyed needlework and flower gardening. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Family members include a son, Lewis C. Kotekas; a brother, Vissaltos Pavlidis of Manchester; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kotekas. Services were held at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery by Lambert Funeral Home.

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LACHANCE, Normand
LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Normand Ralph "Norm" Lachance, 67, died August 11, 2009. He was born January 19, 1942 to the late Ralph and Rachel Nadeau Lachance. He was retired, and formerly worked for Baron Machine Company, Eptam Plastics, and Jorgensen Tool and Stamping, Inc. He attended Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include his wife, Irene Beaudoin Lachance; two daughters, Michelle Crumb (Clint), and Susan Kearney (Peter), all of Laconia; a son, Robert Lachance (Shelli) of Gilford; and 9 grandchildren. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home.

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LAONA, Alice
MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Alice Willis Laona, 62, died January 25, 2005. She was born May 6, 1942 to the late William and Rosetta Willis. She worked for the North Middlesex School System, and later went into periodical sales for academic and corporate libraries. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Buckley (Greg) of Dedham, MA, and Elizabeth Laona of Watertown, MA; a brother, William Willis (Darlene) of Venice, FL; and a granddaughter. Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of New Hampshire.

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LAVERTUE, Lois
BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Lois A. Lavertue, 73, died April 8, 2009. She was born August 20, 1935 to Gerard E. and Bridgette H. Roy Laforce. She retired from the Holiday Center. She was a co-owner of La Bon Appetite, and also worked at Morrison Cleaners. She attended St. Kieran Church (now Good Shepherd Parish), and was a member of the DAV Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. Family members include her husband, Raymond E. Lavertue; two sons, Gerard Lavertue (Margo) of Milan, and Wayne Lavertue (Debra Fraser) of Georgia, VT; four sisters, Gerry Parks of Fayetteville, NC, and Peggy Qualls, Molly Olmstead (Keith), and Esther Gilbert, all of Gorham; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her cousins; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Lavertue, Jr.; and her parents. Services were held at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Interment was at St. Kieran Cemetery by Bryant Funeral Home.

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LeBLANC, Irene
EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Irene G. LeBlanc, 81, died August 1, 2009. She was born December 18, 1927 to the late George and Florida Barnabe Hebert. She worked in the lunch program at the Exeter School System. She attended St. Michael Church, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Survivors include three daughters, Debra Demeule of Merrimac, MA, and Carolyn "Mikki" LeBlanc and Ellen Martin, both of Exeter; a sister, Evelyn Belanger of Portsmouth; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George. Services were held at St. Michael Church. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery by Brewitt Funeral Home

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LEWIS, William
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: William S. Lewis, 67, died March 24, 1987 at Nashua Memorial Hospital. He was born April 3, 1919 to the late Robert E. and Katherine Sexton Lewis. He was a U.S. Air Force pilot, and served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA, and had lived in Nashua for 25 years. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston. Family members include his wife, Martha Von Zitway Lewis; a sister, Mary Beegle of Pittsburgh, PA; a brother-in-law, Garbor Lorant; a cousin; a nephew; and a niece. Arrangements were handled by Davis Funeral Home.

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MacGREGOR, Marion
GOFFSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Marion Norcott MacGregor, 89, died March 9, 2010. She was the daughter of Karl D. and Ione M. Stevens Norcott. She attended the Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing, and was a member of the first class of nurse anesthetists. She worked at Moore General Hospital and Women's and Children's Hospital of Boston. She was treasurer and president of the Garden Club, and a member of the Goffstown Mothers Club. She was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, and was active with the founding of Goffstown Junior Baseball. In 1958, she saved the life of a 2-year-old child from Whittle Brook. Family members include two children, Beth M. Wagner of Dover, and David B. MacGregor, Jr. of Manchester; a granddaughter; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, David B. MacGregor; a son, Rob Roy MacGregor; and a brother, Kendall S. Norton. Services were held at the First Congregational Church of Manchester. Interment was at Westlawn Cemetery by French and Rising Funeral Home.

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MARCUS, Bessie
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Bessie Borwick Marcus died March 15, 2011 at the Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth. She was born in Trochenbord, Poland on February 9, 1914 to Anna Shuster Borwick and Philip Borwick. She came to the U.S. in 1921, and was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with degrees in Spanish and French. She was active with Hadassah and the Temple Israel Sisterhood. She enjoyed traveling and reading, and after losing her sight, listening to books on tape. For the past five years, she resided at the Edgewood Centre, and enjoyed visits with family and friends, including daily visits from her friend, Florence. Survivors include a daughter, Rita (Stanley) Robbins; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a niece and nephew, Robin and David Wallace; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris "Murray" Marcus; her parents; a brother, Jack Borwick; a sister, Ida Belostock; and a granddaughter, Michelle Robbins. Services were held at Temple Israel. Arrangements were handled by J. Verne Wood Funeral Home, Buckminster Chapel.

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MIKULA, Richard W.
ROLLINSFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Richard William Mikula, 65, died April 26, 2009. He was born February 8, 1944 to the late John and Mary Barilla Mikula. He was a retired computer technician at Janco Electronics with 30 years of service, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed photography and fly tying, and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include a daughter, Wendy Mikula Dowaliby (Dennis) of Rochester; a brother, Eddie Mikula of Hazelton, PA; 3 grandchildren; a niece; a nephew; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kennamer Mikula; a sister, Anita Mikula Keithline; and two brothers, John and Joe Mikula. Arrangements were entrusted to R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home.

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MINARELLI, Raoul
MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Raoul R. Minarelli, 90, died December 29, 1998 in Nashua. He was born October 11, 1908 to Saverio and Alice Borghi Minarelli. He worked at J.F. McElwain Shoe Company in Nashua for 45 years, and had lived in Milford for 35 years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Madolyn M. Lovejoy and Charles Moore of Milford, and Ann and John Bilodeau of Campton; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Interment was at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson under the direction of Smith and Heald Funeral Home.

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MOISAN, Joanne
BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Joanne Sevigny Moisan, 68, died March 4, 2007. She was born November 12, 1938 to Pamphile and Florence Dubord Sevigny. She enjoyed oil painting, knitting, and reading. She is survived by a daughter, Marguerite Lampron of Berlin; a son, Raymond Lampron of Manchester; and a brother, Paul Sevigny of Farmington, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henri Moisan; a brother, Roger Sevigny; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home.

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MONTMINY, Wilfred
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Wilfred J. Montminy, 84, died February 10, 2002. He was born October 26, 1917 to Ovila and Anna Grandmont Montminy. He was a retired truck driver for Robert's Express and Quinn Freight Lines. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local #633, and retired from Local #191. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and the Alpine Club, and was past president of the Twentieth Rifle Club. He attended St. Marie Church. Family members include his wife of 56 years, Madeline (Lafond) Montminy; two sons, Maurice R. Montminy of Londonderry, and Gerald W. Montminy of Treasure Island, FL; three daughters, Luanne Raymond of Manchester, Lucille Shea of Hooksett, and Debra Lemay of Methuen, MA; three sisters, Constance Gagnon of Bedford, Florence Dube of California, and Gertrude Smith of Bloomfield, NM; two brothers, George Montminy and Normand Montminy, both of Manchester; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Marie Church. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Lambert Funeral Home.

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MONTUORI, Frank
NEWPORT, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Frank James Montuori, 64, died November 6, 2005. He was born March 10, 1941 to William B. and Helen Stocker Montuori. He worked at L&M Concrete Form Company. He also worked for Graziano Concrete in Braintree, MA, and as a truck driver with Bay State Trucking. He is survived by his longtime companion, Mary Ann Gendron of Newport; and a sister, Betty Webber of Bourne, MA. Arrangements were handled by Stringer Funeral Home.

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MULCAHY, Sister Mary Petronilla
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Sr. Mary Petronilla Mulcahy died March 29, 1939. She was a New Hampshire native and a member of the Order of Mercy for 45 years. She had been a teacher in Dover, Portsmouth and Nashua.

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NOVAK, Bennie J., Jr.
LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Bennie J. Novak, Jr., 59, died July 22, 2010. He was born October 31, 1950 to Bennie J. Novak, Sr. and Ora Cormier Novak. He retired from the Lakeview Golf Club, and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Laconia Rod and Gun Club and the American Legion. He was a Red Sox fan. He is survived by two sisters, Claudette R. Saunders of Gilford, and Lorraine T. Benoit of Laconia; a brother, James J. Novak of South Carolina; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home.

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O'MALLEY, Sister Mary Patricia
HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Sr. Mary Patricia (Bernadette) O'Malley, 87, died March 27, 1983 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA. She was born March 17, 1896 in Magog, Quebec, Canada to James and Lucy Ann Dunn O'Malley. She entered the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1925. She taught school in Quebec and Ontario, as well as in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Moral Purcel of Santa Monica, CA and Albina Haines of Merchantville, NJ; her nieces and nephews, including Rev. Leonard O'Malley of Barrie, Ontario, Canada; and her religious community. Arrangements were handled by Dumont Funeral Home.

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PATENAUDE, Phyllis
DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Phyllis Patenaude, 96, died June 24, 2008. She was born April 3, 1912 to Joseph Herman and Annie Wright Ham. She was a graduate of Plymouth Normal School, and worked as a schoolteacher with the Dover School System for almost 40 years. She is survived by several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duaine T. Patenaude; a sister, Dorothy Ham; a brother, Carlton W. Ham, and her parents. Interment was at Henniker New Cemetery with arrangements by Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home.

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PELLETIER, Ernest
MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Ernest Pelletier, 88, died February 25, 2002 at Harborside Healthcare-Milford. He was born March 23, 1913 in Nashua to the late Alfred and Amanda Lafrance Pelletier. He had worked at Sanders Associates and International Shoe Co. He attended St. Louis de Gonzague Church. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Carlton-Larouche Pelletier; two daughters, Margaret Goodspeed of Nashua, and Lorraine April of Merrimack; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul Pelletier of Merrimack, and Ernest Pelletier, Jr. (Michelle) of Amherst; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Cecile Dolbec and Beatrice and Louis Thibault, all of Nashua; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Anctil-Rochette and Son Funeral Home.

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POPLIN, Mary
JAFFREY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mary Elizabeth Risden Poplin, 73, died April 23, 2012. She was born March 20, 1939 in Dillonvale, OH to Wetzel Risden and Aileen Markie. She was an artist, and had shown her work at the Jaffrey Civic Center and the Sharon Arts Center. She enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her husband, James F. Poplin; her children, Courtney Farley of Rochester, and Mark Earley of Malden, MA; a brother, Raymond Risden of Ohio; a sister, Muriel Best of Ohio; 4 grandchildren; and her friends. A memorial service was held at All Saints Church in Peterborough. Arrangements were handled by Cournoyer Funeral Home.

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POULSEN, Cyril
PLAISTOW, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Cyril C. Poulsen, 86, died August 20, 2007. He was born April 21, 1921 to the late James H. and Mabel Collings Poulsen. He was employed by the Raytheon Corporation for 25 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Georgetown, MA, and served as branch president and bishop. He was the librarian and co-director of the Family History Center for over 20 years. Family members include his wife, Ether Marion Nelson Poulsen; his children, Elissa Jayne Ranney, Sandra Lee Nason, and Verlie Ann Grotenhuis; a brother, Leroy Poulsen; his sisters, Genevieve Shields, Ila Coons, Glenda Thornberg, and Anne Osborne; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Exeter. Interment was at the Plaistow Cemetery under the direction of Stockbridge Funeral Home.

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RAINVILLE, Louise
COLEBROOK, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Louise A. Covell Rainville, 78, died May 28, 2004. She was born June 17, 1925 to the late Wilfred and Marion Reed Covell. She enjoyed gardening and reading, and was an artist. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Rainville of Colebrook, and Kent and Roslyn Rainville of Mossy Head, FL; four sisters, Carol Berry of Andover, Pat Kenny of Lunenburg, VT, Geri Covell of Hornell, NY, and Faye Harris of Northampton, MA; and 5 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Rainville. Arrangements were entrusted to Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home.

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RICH, Mary
GROVETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mary Louise Kenney Rich, 68, died August 19, 2006. She was born December 3, 1937 to Harold and Edna Monahan Kenney. She was a former office worker at Groveton Papers, and enjoyed gardening, birds, and growing and selling pumpkins. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, John Rich, Sr.; a daughter, Kathy (Andre) Dubois; a son, John Rich, Jr.; a brother, Harold Kenney, Jr. of Lunenburg, VT; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Northumberland Cemetery with arrangements by Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home.

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ROSE, John G.
WARNER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: John G. Rose, 95, died September 20, 2008. He was born November 28, 1912 to Peter G. and Catherine Brown Rose. He was a mechanic, and retired from Rose's Garage. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion. He attended St. Theresa's Church. Survivors include a daughter, Carol A. Neville (George) of Webster; 4 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Rose; and a son, Charles J. Rose. Services were held at St. Theresa's Church. Burial was at Riverdale Cemetery with arrangements by Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home.

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ROWE, George
KINGSTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: George M. Rowe, 77, died July 27, 2004. He was born February 10, 1927 to the late George C. and Louise Marie Marion Rowe. He worked as a boilermaker with Local #29 in Quincy, MA, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed boating, and was a former drummer in a band. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include three daughters, Dawn Chestnut of Allenstown, and Melody Stauff and Ruby Parziale, both of East Boston; four sons, George Rowe of Manchester, Norman Rowe of Florida, Mark Dover of Maine, and Clayton Rowe; four sisters, Lucille Fannon of McComb, MS, Maryann Keith of Winthrop, and Edith Gallagher and Dorothy Rowe, both of Wakefield, MA; a brother, Paul "Mike" Rowe of Wilmington, MA; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne Kilroy Rowe. Interment with military honors was at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Brewitt Funeral Home.

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RUMERY, Mary
DANVILLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mary A. Hanley Rumery, 77, died January 14, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Hanley, Sr. and Mary Griskiewicz Hanley. She and her husband owned the former Hi-Dees Drive-In, and Arbor Homes. She formerly worked at Hadco, and Western Electric Co., and was a bookkeeper and assistant manager at J.J. Newbury Co. She enjoyed traveling and scrapbooking. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Bernard E. Rumery; a daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Kevin McPhelim of Freeport, ME; a son and daughter-in-law, Dwight D. and Rosa Rumery of Wolfeboro; a sister, Carol Mosley of East Kingston; a brother, Robert J. Hanley of Warwick, RI; 2 grandchildren; her cousins; several nephews; and a niece. Services were held at St. Anne's Church. Interment was at Center Cemetery.

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SAMPSON, Bernadette
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Bernadette Sampson, 88, died April 13, 2009. She was born in St. Cyrille de Wendover, P.Q., Canada, and was the daughter of J. Donat and Odila Chandonnet Proulx. She was a member St. Anthony Parish, the Sodality of St. Anne, and Catholic War Veterans Louis Ramsey Post #1624. She enjoyed playing darts and cards. Family members include two daughters, Pierrette S. Cassidy (Kenneth) of Goffstown, and Colette M. Sampson of Manchester; 2 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland R. Sampson. Services were held at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial was at St. Augustin Cemetery under the direction of Lambert Funeral Home.

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SMITH, Philip
PLAISTOW, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Philip A. Smith, 82, died January 13, 2008. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service with over 30 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed clam digging, yard work, and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Rogers Smith; six daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Steve Valliere of Exeter, Marie and David Earnshaw of Methuen, MA, Jenny and Ted Coppola of Anchorage, AK, Dorothy and Richard Julian of Rochester, Alice Smith of Manchester, and Brenda and Rip Philibert of Fremont; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Wilson. Interment was at Willow Grove Cemetery by Brookside Chapel and Funeral Home.

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STEARNS, Rosanna
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Rosanna Girouard Stearns, 69, died December 14, 1943. She was born January 8, 1874 in Nashua. She was a member of St. Louis de Gonzague Church. She was survived by her nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Aloysius Church. Arrangements were handled by P.N. Anctil Funeral Home.

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ST. GERMAIN, Roland
HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Roland C. St. Germain, 78, died July 22, 2010. He was born November 26, 1931 to the late Roch and Alice Proulx St. Germain. He was a graduate of the New England Linotype School. He was a retired typesetter for the Portsmouth Herald with 43 years of service, and also worked in maintenance at the Dearborn House. He was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #5093, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Family members include his wife of 53 years, Jeannine G. Bellavance St. Germain; a daughter, Marianne J. Warner (Douglas) of China, ME; four sons, John R. St. Germain of Plaistow, Robert St. Germain (Linda) of East Wakefield, Roland C. St. Germain (Gwen) of Barrington, and Donald St. Germain (Diane) of Wolfeboro; four sisters, Fern Creeden (Jerry) of Amesbury, Jeannine Guzinski of Nokomis, FL, Theresa Reisinger of North Port, FL, and Gil Holak of Amesbury, MA; a brother, Raymond St. Germain (Rita) of Lawrence, MA; 5 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry St. Germain; and a sister, Lucille Moran. Interment was at High Street Cemetery by Remick and Gendron Funeral Home.

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TACK, Phillip
CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Phillip G. Tack, 69, died July 29, 2008. He was born November 7, 1938 to Melvin and Louise Tottle Tack. He is survived by a brother, Robert Tack of Epsom. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Crane Tack. Inurnment was at Hartland Village Cemetery in Hartland, VT. Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of New Hampshire.

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TARTE, Edward
LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Edward W. Tarte, 71, died September 3, 2002 at Lakes Region General Hospital. He was born August 30, 1931 in Woburn, MA to Howard and May Hodge Tarte. He worked as a machinist for Baron Machine. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, and attended St. Joseph Church. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, and his friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Ostrander; and two brothers, Wallace Tarte and Harold Tarte. Arrangements were handled by Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home.

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TENNEY, Nancy
CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Nancy B. Tenney died September 2, 2006. She was born April 1, 1931 to Richard and Helen O'Donnell Brodrick. Survivors include her husband; three daughters; a son; two brothers; a half-sister; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Union Cemetery under the direction of Stringer Funeral Home.

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THISTLE, Harry
WOLFEBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Harry G. Thistle, 88, died May 25, 2010. He was the son of Adam Chesley and Gladys King Thistle. He retired from Commercial Union Insurance of Boston, and owned an insurance broker business. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a longtime active member of the Army Reserves. He enjoyed traveling, ballroom dancing, and music, including marching bands. He was a church chorister, and played the trombone and harmonica. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alma Bradbury Thistle; a daughter, Lynda L. Thistle Elliott; three sons, William H. Thistle, George C. Thistle, and Robert B. Thistle; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence "Joe" Thistle and Warren Thistle. Interment with military honors was at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery with arrangements by Bennett Funeral Home.

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TSATSA, Mary
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mary Tsatsa, 79, died December 13, 1959. She was born September 1, 1880 in Greece to the late George and Mary Agouros. She was a member of the Church of the Annunciation. She was survived by a daughter, Rose Granger of Nashua; three sons, John Tsatsa of Nashua, and Robert and Andrew Tsatsa, both of Manchester; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Church of the Annunciation. Arrangements were handled by Michaelonis Funeral Home and funeral director Stanley P. Zis.

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VALLIERE, Dora
BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Dora L. Vaillancourt Valliere, 88, died July 29, 2009. She was born January 19, 1921 to Joseph and Rose Anna Vaillancourt. Family members include a son, Reginald Valliere (Olive) Corriveau of Summerville, SC; a daughter, Diane Theriault (Richard) of Raymond; a sister, Alice Albert of Laconia; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland John Valliere. Interment was at St. Anne Cemetery under the direction of Bryant Funeral Home.

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VIOLETTE, Thomas F., Sr.
LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Thomas F. Violette, Sr., 76, died January 2, 2009. He was born January 15, 1932 to the late Louis and Mabel Cole Violette. He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with 30 years of service, and was a U.S Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed traveling, reading, history, camping, hiking, fishing, and walking his dogs. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Frances Cappello Violette; a son, Thomas F. Violette, Jr. of Londonderry; two daughters, Deborah J. Pierce (Bruce) of Derry, and Lisa M. DiBerardinis (John) of Kingston; 3 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Rose Souther. Interment was at Pillsbury Cemetery with arrangements by Peabody Funeral Home.

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WHATMOUGH, Wendel H., Sr.
BRENTWOOD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Wendel H. Whatmough, Sr., 66, died July 11, 2010. He was born August 21, 1943 to the late Harold and Bertha Jacobson Whatmough. He held a business degree from the University of New Hampshire, and was a credit manager for Agri-Mark. Family members include his wife of 44 years, Marsha A. Desilets Whatmough; a daughter, Wende Bickford of Brentwood; a son, Wendel H. Whatmough, Jr. of Stratham; a sister, Nancy Noyes of Derry; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at the Brentwood Cemetery under the direction of Stockbridge Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Gwendolyn
LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Gwendolyn E. White, 85, died December 21, 2003 at the Belknap County Nursing Home. She was born January 7, 1918 in Ashland, NH to Clifton and Doris Beaman Morrison. She retired from Beede Electric, and enjoyed reading. Family members include two daughters, Linda Quiet of Tilton, and Sandra Pandora of South Windham, CT; three sons, Edmond White of Laconia, Gary White of Concord, and Alan White of Bedford; three sisters, Phyllis Robinson of Sanbornton, Muriel Huckins of Meredith, and Rita Lott of Ashland; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. A commitment service was held at Green Grove Cemetery in Ashland with arrangements by the Cremation Society of New Hampshire.

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WIEDEMAN, Marguerite
EAST WAKEFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Marguerite E. Wiedeman, 93, died September 20, 2009. She was born in Waterford, Nova Scotia on September 21, 1915 to the late Earnest and Laura Cassaboom Gilliland. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and crewel work. Survivors include four children, Frederick E. Wiedeman, Jr. of Medway, ME, Gail Garland of Sanbornville, and Richard C. Wiedeman and Robert C. Wiedeman, both of East Wakefield; a sister, Barbara E. Connor of Little River, SC; 3 grandchildren; a great-grandson; 2 nephews; and a niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E. Wiedeman. Arrangements were entrusted to Peaslee Funeral Home.

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WORMWOOD, Edwin
GRANTHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Edwin Bertan "Ed" Wormwood died July 24, 2010. He was born February 8, 1928 to Ernest Wormwood, Sr. and Marsha Delaittre Wormwood. He was an aeronautical engineer and private pilot, and worked in technical fields. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed reading and music. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Ellen Beaudette; his children, Wendy, Michael, Juliann, and Ellen; five siblings, Geri, Gwen, Earle, Ernest, Jr., and Everett; and his grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Chadwick Funeral Service.

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ZEMAN, Margaret
LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Margaret Shavatoski Zeman, 86, died March 15, 2005. She was born April 23, 1918 to the late Stephen and Mary Sengstock Shavatoski. She retired from the photography division of General Motors, and attended St. Mark the Evangelist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann O'Brien of Londonderry; two sisters, Mildred Flisnik of Westland, MI, and Theresa Skelton of East Point, MI; 3 granddaughters; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Stephen A. Zeman; two sons, Gary Zeman and James Zeman; two brothers, Arthur Shavatoski and Jerome Shavatoski; and a sister, Irene Nemick. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery.


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