All Obituaries

     Barbara J. Libby, 84 died on March 13, 2021 at the Lafayette Center in Franconia following a period of declining health. Born in Mexico Maine on December 20, 1936 she was the daughter of Charles A. and Iza [Doucette] Libby.  She  was raised and attended schools in Maine, eventually moving to Massachusetts and then on to Rhode Island.      Barbara moved to Ashland to be close to her brother Raymond.  She resided in Ashland for many...

Robert James McMahon 63, of Ashland died on February 20, 2021 at his home, following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Troy, NY on January 3, 1958.  He was the son of Robert Joseph McMahon and Claudia (Senecal) Willette. Robert was raised and schooled in Mechanicville, NY.  Following his school years, he was employed by Grand Union Champagne in their Warehouse.  In the early 1970’s he relocated to Ashland, where he was employed by Walmart, Freudenberg NOK, and...

Gary Charles Nelson, 79, died at home surrounded by his family on January 23, 2021.  He was born in Rutland, Vermont on March 20, 1941.  He was the son of William and Mary (Houston) Nelson.  Gary moved to Plymouth at a young age, attending Plymouth Elementary School, he then relocated to California with his family, returning to New Hampshire in 1965. Gary was employed for many years with E.D. Swett Construction, Beck & Bellucci, and Reed and Reed Construction.  He...

Anna Marie Smith (Mayberry) 73, of Bristol passed away on January 21, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.  Anna was born in Mechanic Falls, Maine on March 18, 1947 to Ernest Mayberry and Gladys (Lowe) Mayberry. Anna was a loving Partner, Sister, Mother, Nana and Great Nana.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with her family.  She loved traveling to Maine to visit her grandmother with a van full of family singing the whole way.  She enjoyed singing for...

After a hard fought battle with cancer, Donna M. Trombley (Crazy Aunt Donna) to her many nieces and nephews peacefully passed away at home on 1-17-2021 in Ashland, NH at the age of 58. She leaves behind her husband, David Trombley; her sons, John Fortune and Daniel Trombley. Donna was born on October 12, 1962 in Claremont, NH, to father Henry and mother Barbara Vashaw, who predeceased her. She grew up in a large, loving family with three sisters and one brother. Donna Graduated from Stevens...

James H Merrill Jr., 80 died at the Lafayette Center in Franconia following a period of declining health on January 17, 2021.  He was born in Plymouth on July 27, 1940.  He was the son of James H and Gladys (Whittemore) Merrill, Sr.   He lived in Holderness on Mt Prospect his entire life.  He attended the Elm School in Holderness, Holderness Central School and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1959   After high school, he served his Country in the US...

Lorraine Kristin (Sobstad) Mazur, 77, beloved Mom and Grandma, died at her home on January 14, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born on January 3, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY.  She was the daughter of Lorentz (“Larry”) Nickolai and Anna (Alber) Sobstad.   She attended school in Brooklyn and Long Island, New York, and graduated from Old Lyme, Connecticut. She was an avid horsewoman, animal lover, and worked with her family at their business Larry Sobstad Yacht...

Catherine Moran Shaw, 85, of Beech Creek, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on 8 December 2020 after a brief illness. Catherine was born in Fall River Mass on June 3, 1935 to William Banks Moran and Gertrude Sharples Moran. She was the widow of Mr. Malcom Shaw of Beech Creek, PA and formerly of Ashland. Cathy moved to Boston (Dorchester) with her parents at the age of 5. She was active in various dance classes and voice classes. She would sing and dance at the USO during WWII. Her...

James Andrew Gosse, of Ashland, New Hampshire, died at his home on December 4, 2020 at the age of 88 following a period of failing health. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of William J and Victoria (MacKeil) Gosse. Jim was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1949. Following his high school graduation, Jim served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army as a radar specialist. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Electrical...

Marie Lynn (Willette) Dame, 57, died in her home after a long period of declining health on November 26, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1963 in Saratoga Springs, New York, the daughter of David and Claudia (Sehecal) Willette. Marie spent her early years in New York before relocating to Ashland where she attended Ashland Schools and was a graduate of Ashland High School. She was employed as an LPN providing home health care. Over the years she was also employed by Plymouth...