James K. Verdon, Jim, 96, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at Golden Crest Assisted Living. He was born in Lincoln RI and raised his family there. He also lived in Eastham and Douglas MA., as well as Tilton and Franklin NH. He worked for NE Telephone Co. for 40 years as a PBX Specialist and repairman. He served in WWII...
Ann Sibley Thomsen, of Meredith, NH passed away peacefully, alongside her family, on October, 1 2020. She was 89 years old. Ann grew up in Bennington, Vermont with her identical twin Harriet (Sibley) Lusty and older sister Debbie (Sibley) Eddington. Thanks to the support from close friends, the Allen family, she was able to attend George School in Newtown Pennsylvania,...
Ron Adams, 79, of Holderness, NH, died peacefully at home on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Ron was born in Teanack, NJ, on May 19, 1941 and grew up in New Jersey but he and Mary Ann joked that they "got out." Ron was a New Hampshire man through and through. Ron is preceded in death by his father Eugene Andrew...
Janet Elaine (Krunnfusz) Stearns went to her eternal home on September 23rd, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born the youngest child of Edna and Cleytus Krunnfusz in Elgin, Illinois. She was proceeded in death by her parents as well as her two siblings, Virginia Mae Hoffman, and Gordon Russell Krunnfusz and her daughter-in-law Lynda R. Stearns. Janet...
On September 23, 2020 we lost Patricia A Pettengill surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on October 20,1929 to Audrey Brough Savard (deceased) and Leon Simoneau (deceased) in Laconia, NH. Pat spent most of her early years in Lakeport, NH and Laconia, NH and then moved to Twin Tamarack Farm in New Hampton, NH when her mother married...
Ralph E. Reitsma, Sr. 83, of Campton passed away September 18, 2020 at the Genesis Rehabilitation Center Laconia, N.H. Ralph was employed by The Draper/Rockwell International Corp. for 32 years of service. Ralph was a Plumber, Electrician and Master Carpenter, a trade he enjoyed the most. He made several blanket boxes and beautiful kitchen cabinets. He was an avid gardener,...
Dorothy Hazel Drake, 91, of Meredith Center, died September 14, 2020, at Mountain Ridge Center, in Franklin, NH. Born in North Woodstock on April 22, 1929, she was the daughter of Charles W. Clark, Jr., and Arline (Blanchard) Schofield. Dorothy grew up in N. Woodstock and New Hampton. She resided in Meredith Center for many years, before moving to Meredith,...
Gertrude Faye (Schwartz) "Gert" Kropa, 94, died peacefully in her Meredith, NH home with her loving family by her side on September 12, 2020. Gertie was born on April 28, 1926 in Berne, Adams County, Indiana to Christian W.R. and Minnie (Sprunger) Schwartz she was raised on the family farm and was the youngest of six sisters and two brothers....
Jeremy Scott Zimmer, 47, of Holderness, died at his home on September 3, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born in Berlin Germany on March 3, 1973, he was the son of the late Philip J. and Dorothea "Dolly" G. (Burhoe) Zimmer. Jeremy grew up in Holderness and graduated from Holderness Schools. He also attended Plymouth Regional High School....
Odile Royea, 76, of Holderness, peacefully passed away August 29, 2020 at her home with her husband at her side, two days short of her 46th wedding anniversary. Odile was born on December 7, 1943 in Tullins, France, the daughter of the late Emile and Monique (Didier) Gorgeot. Odile loved to travel not only overseas to visit relatives, but around...
Richard "Dick" Khoury passed away peacefully at home in Plymouth, NH, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Dick was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 16, 1943 to Charles and Madell (Anthony) Khoury. He was the youngest of four children. Dick had many adventures throughout his lifetime that included singing and songwriting with his Doo-wop musical...
Knell, Cathleen Gail "Cathy", 75 of Moultonboro, passed away on August 27, 2020 after a brief illness. Cathy was born at Laconia Hospital on March 16, 1945, daughter of the late Harold E. "Ding" and Eileen F. (Pray) Martin. Cathy graduated from Inter Lakes High School in 1963 and received her nursing degree in 1965. She began her nursing career...
Joseph Norman Duval, 85, of Dorchester, NH, died August 24, 2020 at his home after a period of declining health. Born in Littleton, NH, on February 10, 1935, he was the son of Victor and Leah (Greenwood) Duval. Joseph grew up in Littleton and graduated from Littleton High School. He has been a resident of Dorchester for the past thirty-three...
Jason David Pulsifer, 45, was born to James and Marlene (Skjervem) Pulsifer on February 15, 1975 at Kincheloe AFB Hospital in Kinross Michigan. He died August 21, 2020 at his home in Campton, NH. Jason was a kind and gentle soul that enjoyed playing with and collecting Matchbox Cars, Legos, Baseball Cards, and playing Saxophone, Drums and Guitar. As time...
Rose Pearl Zimmer, 91, of Holderness, died at her home on August 19, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Holderness, NH, one of nineteen children, on April 3, 1929, she was the daughter of Frank L. and Stella (Smith) Avery. Rose was a life-long resident of Holderness and graduated from Ashland High School. Rose worked in the...
Sharon B. Reed, 70, of Holderness, died August 14, 2020 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, after a long battle with severe epilepsy. Sharon was born in Plymouth, NH on March 17, 1950, the daughter of Rudell and Ramona (Lindsey) Hawkins. Sharon grew up in and spent most her adult life in Ashland. She is a graduate of Ashland High School, class...
Susan Bucknam, 87, entered into the joy of heaven on August 13, 2020 while at home in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 28, 1933 to Charles W. and Dorothy A. (Jones) Bucknam. She grew up in Wakefield and Melrose, Massachusetts and graduated from Melrose High School. She graduated from...
Richard A. "Dick" Bleakney, 91, formerly of Tamworth, NH, died peacefully, August 9, 2020 at his home in Hickory, NC after a short period of declining health. He was born in Springfield, MA on October 9, 1928, the son of Robert G. Bleakney and Mildred G. (McLellan) Bleakney. He grew up in Springfield, Portland, ME and Needham, MA, graduating at...
Janice L. Mckim, 65, of Ashland NH, passed away on August 8, 2020. Janice was born in Foxboro MA to Bebe and Daniel (Deceased) McKim on February 18, 1955. She was a longtime partner of Ellen Shippee. She graduated from Foxboro high school receiving the New England Patriots award for her athletics and high honors. She was a 1977 graduate...
Virginia Atwood Crory, born July 2, 1925 passed away at her home, Whip Poor Will Farm, in Center Sandwich, with grace, on August 8, 2020. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. (Helen Parker) Eldridge Atwood and resided in Woburn, Ma. "Ginny" attended Kendall Hall in Peterborough, N.H, the University of New Hampshire, and then The Peter Bent Brigham...