All Obituaries

Laura Bell Shaw 75, died at home following a period of declining health on May 16, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Franklin on September 8, 1946, the daughter of Ethel Griffin.  Laura went peacefully knowing that her children and grandchildren loved her dearly. She was employed in food service at the Tilton School and the New Hampton Prep School for many years, eventually working alongside her son David. She will be most remembered for her cooking and the...

Brittany R. Holt passed away on February 17, 2022 at the age of 40 after a courageous battle with cancer.   She was born in Laconia, NH on November 21, 1981 to Dale and Kim (Brace) Holt.  Brittany was raised in Ashland, attending Ashland Schools and was a graduate of Plymouth Regional High School, and Empire Beauty College.  Brittany was working on her nursing degree from Mid-State Technical College while raising her son in Wisconsin.  Her plan was to become a nurse,...

With her family at her side, Huguette Dumont of Connector Road passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home following a five year battle with cancer.  She was 82. Born on April 23,1938 in St. Marguerite, Quebec, she was the daughter of Ovide and Maria (Deblois) Dumont. She was employed as a delivery driver for Neighbor Care in Concord, New Hampshire. Known to many as “Mimi”, she touched so many lives and was always the life of the party.  She enjoyed shopping and...

Russell Albert Page, 78 died suddenly at Speare Memorial Hospital on April 29, 2022.  A lifelong Ashland resident, he was the son of Albert and Mildred (Suffill) Page, Jr.  Russell was born on March 8, 1944.  He attended the Ashland Elementary School and was a graduate of Ashland High School.  Russell was employed at LW Packard Woolen Mills, Inc for many years as a Dresser.  He also worked at Freudenberg NOK.  He was a member of the National Guard.  ...

Robert Merrill age 77 of Holderness passed on April 22, after a lengthy illness. Robert was born July 4, 1944, in Holderness, NH, the son of James H. and Gladys [Whittemore] Merrill Sr. and grew up on Mt. Prospect Road. He recently just moved back to Mt. Prospect Road on the same piece of land where he grew up. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Gloria [McCormack] Merrill, also sons Glenn of Plymouth, Tim and wife Sue of New Hampton, three granddaughters, Tasha, Kacey, and Sarah; a...

Lillian Edith Lees 94 at Concord Hospital Franklin on April 12, 2022, following an extended period of declining health. She was born in Whitefield on March 25, 1928, the daughter of Everett and Ruth [Blodgett] Hanks. Lillian was the youngest of 7 children. Lillian grew up on a farm and she often shared stories about summers past. One of her favorite stories to tell was when her father would bring the corn up from the fields and give the children a snack. She also had a beloved sheep dog...

- Barbara J. MacDonald, 69, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on April 1, 2022. Barbara was born October 20, 1952, to the late Armand J. and Phylis E. (Burke) Laramie. She worked at Golden View Health Care Center for over 30 years in the kitchen as a dietary aide and cook but was always willing to fill in wherever she was needed. Barbara loved her family with all of her heart and more. Her most precious title was “Gram”, given to her by her grandson...

Grace Osterhout Beattie 81, of Campton, NH died on March 30, 2022 at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.  She was born on August 11, 1940 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Howard and Pauline (Skoczylas) Osterhout.   Grace was educated at Northeastern University graduating with National Honor Society, year three and four, in 1958.   Following her education, she was employed by RH Stearns Department Store as a...

William (Bill) D Wright, 71 died unexpectedly at home on March 9, ,2022 with his loving wife Mary by his side.  Bill was born on April 23, 1950 in Plymouth, New Hampshire, the son of Herman and Dorothy (Vintinner) Wright. As a young boy he was raised by his parents in Campton and at the age of 17 he moved to New Hampton where he made his life long home with Mary and Cliff. Bill’s earlier days were spent bowling where he appeared on the TV Show “Stars and...

Carolyn Ober Plante 74, died at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth on February 6, 2022 following a brief illness.  She was born in Plymouth on July 6, 1947 to Carroll and Jean (Knowlton) Ober.   Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Ashland.  She attended the Ashland Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Ashland High School.   Following her school years, she was employed at LW Packard in Ashland as a Spinner for many years and later at Keepsake Quilting in Center...