Dr. Ralph W. Reynolds, of Holderness, New Hampshire, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2020. Dr. Reynolds was 94. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the son of Dr. Kenneth C. Reynolds and Ruth (Jones) Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds graduated from Phillips Academy-Andover in 1943 and went on to Columbia University where he received his undergraduate degree. He later received a...
Kathleen A. McIntire, 87, of Meredith, NH passed away on February 2, 2020. Kathleen was born on May 12,1932 in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of C. Lawrence and Irene (Maloney) Evans. She was a graduate of Regis College in Weston, MA where she received a B.A. degree in Journalism and later her master's degree in special education. She worked as...
Bernice S. Grossman, 90, formerly of Campton, died January 31, 2020, at Forestview Manor, in Meredith, after a period of failing health. Born in Canastota, New York on September 30, 1929, she was the daughter of Royal and Mary (Barden) Stevens. Bernice grew up in Canastota and was a graduate of Canastota High School. She has been a resident of...
Dorothy Josephine Lengel, of Newtown, CT, formerly of Plymouth, NH and Bethel, CT, went home to God on January 25, 2020. Dorothy was born on May 7, 1929 to Albert and Louise (Casper) Traub in Trumbull, CT where she spent her childhood. Dorothy was working at Commercial Credit in Danbury where she met George Andrew Lengel. They married in 1952...
Philip Nelson Wilcox, 78, left his beloved mountains on January 24, 2020 after a life filled with love for his family, his home, his travels, and the great outdoors. He faced his final illness with the same grace and quiet courage with which he lived his entire life, surrounded by his family and in the home that he built with...
Patricia "Trink" Jenkins Bird, 84, of Center Harbor, NH, died surrounded by her loving family on January 22, 2020. A beautiful and sensitive spirit who generously shared her joy in art and nature, she was a longtime resident of Meredith, NH. Born in January 1936, in Medford, MA, to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Jenkins, Sr., Trink is pre-deceased by...
Robert Gregory Hormell, 73 of Center Harbor, died January 15, 2020 at Lakes Region General Hospital, in Laconia, NH., after a courageous lengthy battle with several health issues. Born in Melrose Massachusetts on November 22, 1946, he was the son of Dr. Robert S. and Catherine (McManus) Hormell. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sister Jane...
Helen Batten Robinson passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13 at her home in the Taylor Community. Helen succumbed to cancer in the end, but her family is grateful that she passed with little pain or suffering. Her last weeks were filled with love from her family and many friends, as she was able to enjoy her last days among...
Joseph Peter Vaillancourt, Jr., 62, of Campton, NH, died suddenly on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Speare Memorial Hosptial, in Plymouth, NH. Born in Littleton, NH., on February 6, 1957, he was the son of Joseph Peter Sr. and Arlene L. (Moulton) Vaillancourt. Peter grew up in Campton and resided in Campton most all his life. He was a 1975...
Barbara Jean Ryea (Watkins), age 81 of Holderness, passed away Friday, January 10th, following a long illness, with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born October 12, 1938 in Hatboro, Pennsylvania and was the 4th of nine children (six sisters, two brothers) born to Joseph Watkins and Florence Watkins nee Duncan. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her...
Laurie Ann Porter, 69, lifelong resident of Moultonborough, passed away December 31, 2019, after a battle with cancer that she fought with the utmost grace and faith. Laurie earned her BS and MBA degrees at Plymouth State College while working full time as the Associate Director of Financial Aid. She worked at the college from 1981 until retiring in 2003....
Laconia, NH- Philip E. Moreau, 91, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, died on December 31st, 2019, after a very brief illness. The son of the late Joseph Francois Xavier and Elizabeth Isabel (Mason) Moreau, Philip was born in East Templeton, MA, on January 12, 1928. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII, serving in the Pacific theater. He...
Jane (Buxton) Donahue (first name Sylvia) took her last breath on earth during the evening hours of December 30, 2019. Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Joseph Raymond Buxton and Sylvia Jane (LeBlanc) Buxton. Jane graduated from St. Patrick School, Stoneham, Ma. and received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary of the Woods in Indiana....
Boulia, Donald R. of Moultonborough, NH. Donald Richard Boulia, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, extraordinary businessman, fisherman and sportsman, passed in peace on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee after a lengthy illness. He was cared for lovingly in his final days by his wife Janet, daughter Cathy, his sons Steve and Bill...
Louise Gibson age 98, died peacefully on December 27, 2019 at Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia, NH. She was born in Athol Massachusetts on March 14, 1921 to Eli and Marie Stewart. She married Earle Gibson in l943, and they were married for 27 years until his death in l971. She was predeceased by two sons, Eric, who died...
Fred Gerald Weeks, 95, of Moultonborough, Nh. died December 26, 2019 at Golden View Health Care Center, in Meredith. Born in Meredith, NH. on March 12, 1924, he was the son of Charles and Thelma (Bennett) Weeks. Fred grew up in Meredith and resided here for many years. He was a graduate of Meredith High School, in Meredith. He has...
Nancy A. Drechsel, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2019 at Mountain Ridge Center in Franklin, NH after a brief illness. Nancy was born on December 24,1936 in Plymouth, NH. Her parents were Cedric and Beatrice (Rutherford) Kelly of Lincoln and Campton, NH. Nancy was employed by Newberry's and Ames Department Stores as well as Plymouth State College....
Harold Eugene McMillen of Meredith, NH, died at Meredith Bay Colony Club on Friday 20 December 2019. Mr. McMillen was born on 18 November 1930 in Bradford, PA. His parents were Harold George and Katherine McMillen He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dolores, also of Meredith and his four sons, Stephen and his wife Diane of Nashua,...
Brianna Lynn Downing, 10, of Laconia, died Dec. 17, 2019 at her home, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Plymouth, NH on May 1, 2009, the daughter of Keith A. Downing and Beth L. (Borger) Jackson. Brianna grew up in Laconia and attended Woodland Heights School, in Laconia. Brianna enjoyed swimming and spending time with her grandparents...
Thelma "Blums" Lawson,93, a lifelong resident of Thornton, passed away peacefully in her home, with the help of family, the wonderful folks of Pemi-Baker Home Health and Mid-State Health. She had Alzheimer's Disease for many years but managed to feel lucky that she had it so good. Thelma was born Nov. 22, 1926 to Carl and Adele Sargeant. She was...