LACONIA --- James “Jim” Cowern passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at the age of 67 after a lengthy illness. Born during a massive snowstorm on February 16, 1958, in Bangor, Maine, Jim entered the world with a dramatic flair—delivered by his father, Richard—to parents Richard and Josephine Cowern. Jim grew up in the Bristol/Plymouth area of New Hampshire...
BRISTOL --- Ryan Christopher Berg, 21, of Bristol, New Hampshire, passed away tragically on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Ryan was born in July 23, 2004, and is survived by his father, Brian Berg; his mother, Angela Marino Boynton; his brothers, Austin Boynton, Riley Boynton, Brady Boynton; his Grandparents, Christopher and JoAnn Berg of Richmond, NH, and Grandparents Peter and Bonnie...
CAMPTON --- Timothy “Tim” E. Carrier, 61, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, after fighting the good fight with cancer. He was born on April 23rd, 1964, in Brattleboro, VT, the son of Edward H. and Ramona R. (Powers) Carrier. Tim graduated from Plymouth Area High School in 1982. He worked for...
ALEXANDRIA – Roger Eugene Young, Jr., 52, of Alexandria, NH passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Roger was born on April 21, 1973, in New London, New Hampshire to his loving parents, Nancy Anne Heinbaugh and Roger Eugene Young. In February of 2015, he married the love of his life, Christianna A. Malcolm. Roger was a devoted and loving...
MOULTONBOROUGH--- Corrine “Corie” Mary Davis–Sullivan passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 11, 1947, to John and Alice (Cannon) Maher, Corie lived a full and spirited life marked by courage, humor, and endless curiosity. She was predeceased by her first husband, James Davis, and her brother, Jack Maher, and...
MEREDITH---Stephen M. Stuart, 90, of Meredith, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 6, 2025 in Meredith, New Hampshire. Stephen was born to the late David and Sophie (Toback) Stuart on October 5, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts. Stephen graduated from Newton High School in 1953. After graduation, he served in the...
RUMNEY -- Douglas “Doug” George Willett, Jr., 78, of Rumney, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving Family. Doug was born on January 6, 1947, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to Barbara and Douglas Willett, Sr., and grew up alongside his sister, Sandra, and brother, Dean. Doug dedicated his life to family, community, and countless students...
WILDER, VT--- It is with profound sadness that the family of Steven A. Butts (66), announce his passing on September 24th. of Wilder, Vermont. Steve will be remembered for his love of music and playing his guitar. His great story telling ability, his hobby of prospecting for gold and he enjoyed the peacefulness of nature. Steve was a U.S. Army...
TAMWORTH--- Robert Wayne Guidi, lovingly known as “Bobbo,” passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at the age of 54 in Tamworth, NH, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his family, Bob left this world with love at his side. Born in Laconia and raised in Meredith, Bobbo carried with him the strong roots of the Lakes Region...
CENTER CONWAY -- Roger McIntosh “Pop Pop” of Center Conway, New Hampshire passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 11, 1933, to parents Robert Benjamin McIntosh and Mary Fuchela. After serving in the Navy during the Korean War, Roger studied at the University of Minnesota (Mathematics) and...
GILMANTON-Ernest Charles Bamford, Jr., 82, formerly of Manchester died on Tuesday evening, September 16th, 2025, at his home surrounding by his loving family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ernie was born in Manchester, NH on November 8, 1942, the son of the late Ernest C. and Bernadette (Sleeper) Bamford, Sr. Spending much of his life in Manchester...
PLYMOUTH --- Angelo Cavese, 26, of Plymouth, New Hampshire, passed away on September 11, 2025. Born on October 5, 1998, in Laconia, New Hampshire, Angelo brought light and laughter into the lives of all who knew him. From a young age, Angelo stood out for his boundless energy and magnetic personality. He had a heart as big as his smile—always...
MEREDITH --- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Murray E. Nickerson III, who passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Meredith, NH. He was 63 years old. Murray built a lifelong career in the Lakes Region’s homebuilding industry, where he was widely respected for his skill and craftsmanship as a finish...
THORNTON --- Mark Decoteau, 64, devoted family man, lifelong Army fan, and longtime town manager of Waterville Valley, NH, died on Saturday, September 6, at Tufts Medical Center, following complications from a heart attack. Born in Lewiston, Maine on July 29, 1961, to Theresa M. Marcotte and Roland P. Decoteau, Mark grew up in South Paris, Maine with his younger...
HEBRON -- Bryon Douglas Middlekauff, 78, of Hebron, NH, passed away on September 3, 2025, after a brief illness. Bryon is survived by his wife, Julie; daughters, Lari (Pat) Hayhoe and Amy (Dan) Jones; grandchildren, Nick (Chelsea), Beau and Olivia Hayhoe, Billy (Olivia) and Tyler Townes, Hayden Jones, and Chelsea Roberts; and great-grandchildren, Charlie, George, Margaret and Penny Hayhoe, Phoebe...
RUMNEY -- Charles “Chuck” Hanscom, 55, of Rumney, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 1, 2025. Chuck was born on February 21, 1970, to Diane (Baker) and Charles “Ray” Hanscom of Rockland, MA. He studied carpentry at the South Shore Vocational Technical High School and graduated in 1988. Over the next 15 years, he worked alongside his father as...
LACONIA --- Charles “Joe” H. Bonner, Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Charles was born in Laconia in 1948, son of the late Charles Bonner Sr. and Catherine Bonner of Meredith, NH. He attended Interlakes High School and was a lifelong resident of Meredith and Laconia, NH. Charles' work included employment in sales and as a job...
MELVIN VILLAGE --- Paul W. Kiah, 85, of Melvin Village, passed away peacefully Friday, August 29, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Born June 12, 1940, in Bangor, Maine, Paul attended Brewer High School where he played on state championship football and baseball teams. Paul became involved in Maine politics at an early age, inspired...
NORTH HAVERHILL --- Mildred Mae (Tyrrell) Barth, formerly known as Mildred Plaisted, 78, of North Haverhill, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully onTuesday, August 26, 2025. Mildred was born on November 24, 1946, in Holderness, New Hampshire. She was a supportive mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She especially loved knitting, sewing,...
MEREDITH --- It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Constance “Connie” Pauline (Berube) Smith, 80, who left us peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Ellenton, FL, with her family by her side. Born on February 17, 1945, in Lewiston, ME, Constance lived a life full of love and kindness. Connie moved to Meredith in 1975 where...