All Obituaries

Paul Edward Purcell, 65 died at his home surrounded by his family on December 17, 2022, following a period of declining health.    Paul was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 15, 1957, the son of Raymond and Frances (Neary) Purcell.  He was raised in Lowell, attended Lowell Schools. He relocated to Ashland in the mid 1980’s.  He was employed by LW Packard Woolen Mills in Ashland and also worked for many years for Cumberland Farms. Paul enjoyed sports...

Ellen K. Flatley of Ashland passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2023. Ellen was born in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of Bernadine (Reis) Flatley and Richard Flatley. She grew up attending St. Andrew’s Catholic School through eighth grade, Test Junior High School for ninth grade, and Richmond High School for her high school years. To pursue her interest in the medical field, she attended Indiana University and graduated with a degree in Respiratory Therapy. The Lakes Region of New...

Mark W. Ober, Sr, 73, of Ashland NH passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after a brief illness. Mark was born October 27, 1949, to Allen K. Ober and Marjorie (Fogg) Ober and lived his whole life in Ashland. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1968 and worked as a farmer until 1972 when he began serving his community as a member of the Ashland Highway Department. In 1978 he became the Town Road Agent/Public Works Director, a position for which he was highly respected and that he held...

Patricia Lee Murphy 54, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by her family on April 13, 2023.  She was the daughter of William and Catherine (Tompkins) Murphy born on June 4, 1968. Patricia spent her early years in Massachusetts and relocated to Northfield, New Hampshire in the 1980’s.  She was a 1986 graduate of Winnisquam Memorial High School. She started her family young, having 4 children by the time she was 23.  Motivated by her children, Patricia went on...

Marcia Louise Lyford, age 68, of Milton, NH passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of November 19, 2022. She had fought a fierce and ongoing four year battle with cancer and her resolve allowed her to continue working until the summer of 2022. Marcia leaves behind her loving son, Samuel Estes, who remained with her and was unswaying in his assistance to her throughout her ordeal. She also leaves behind nine siblings, and the many friends and colleagues she came to know during her...

Joseph Herbert “Joe” Morin,92, left this world on March 28, 2023, following a brief period of declining health. He will be sadly missed and will always be forever in our hearts. Born in Gilmanton on January 15, 1931, he was the son of Joseph and Arlene [Patten] Morin.  Joe resided in New Hampton for 66 years. He served his country in the US Army, following his service he was employed for 50+ years with...

Joseph B Coleman of Ashland, New Hampshire died on March 6, 2023, his wife Sandra, at his side.  Mr. Coleman was born September 10,1928 in Providence, R.I.  He was the son of the late Dr. George V Coleman and Anna (Burns) Coleman.  He attended LaSalle Academy in Providence, R.I., St Mary University in Baltimore MD.  After obtaining his degree at St. Mary’s, he spent the next four years at St. Mary’s School of Theology, also in Baltimore, MD.  He was...

Wayne George King, Sr, 86, of Ashland died on Feb 14, 2023 at home with his family by his side, following a period of declining health. He was born in Meredith New Hampshire on Dec 9, 1936, the son of Bernard and Lucille (Hamm) King. Wayne spent his early years in Center Harbor where he attended the One Room School House.   He was a graduate of Laconia High School. Following his school years, he was employed by Scott & Williams in Laconia; was a self-employed Logger for many...

John Nielsen passed away on January 3, 2023, at his home in Holderness surrounded by his family. John started life in Ashland, New Hampshire as the fifth child of Knud and Mary Elizabeth Nielsen. Knud was known for his furniture store on Main Street and Mary Elizabeth was a beloved Kindergarten and First Grade teacher at the Ashland Elementary School for many years. Throughout his childhood, John could be seen carrying his pet chicken around, making mischief, wherever he went. Later, the...

With sadness, we announce the passing of Sandra A. (MacDonald) Greenwood on December 4, 2022, age 83, a loving wife and mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all whose lives she touched. Sandra better known as Sandy, was born at home in Plymouth on September 11, 1939, the daughter of Alan P. MacDonald and Arline (Kimball) Macdonald. She attended local schools and graduated from Ashland High School in 1957.  Sandy attended Notre Dame School of Nursing and graduated in June of 1960....