All Obituaries

Andria Fellows born August 1928 passed peacefully to the Lord on May 29, 2026. She was a wonderful woman with an incredible laugh and delightful personality. Andria was loved by all who knew her. Andria’s early life was lived at the Laconia State School. This experience was not a good one for her, but her faith and resilient personality got her through. After Laconia State School, she lived for over 40 years in Ashland where she was very much a part of the community. Andria could be ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, and Papa, Patrick Abear, 61, of Ashland NH, on April 9, 2026. Patrick was born on September 20, 1964, in Plymouth, New Hampshire, to Carleton Abear and Patricia (Savage) Abear. Patrick was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He was a busy man with many talents and had a remarkable ability to “fix anything.” He graduated from Ashland High School in 1983 and went on to proudly serve in ...

   Karen Sue Hall, 73, passed away on May 20, 2026, with family near her side.  She was born on October 20, 1952 to James and Gloria (Grey) Gerrish of Walpole, Massachusetts. After high school, she went on to Newton Wellsley Hospital of Nursing, and graduated in 1973 with her RN.  She had a long career as a Registered Nurse at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon. Karen enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was great fun to be with and was cherished ...

Dorothea Geneva (Burhoe) Zimmer of Holderness passed away peacefully, from a sudden illness, surrounded by the love of her family on May 20th, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1952, at Speare Memorial Hospital, Dorothea was the daughter of Freeman and Phyllis Burhoe. She grew up in the small town of Thornton, New Hampshire, attended Plymouth Regional High School, and spent many years raising her kids in Holderness. She relocated to Evans, Georgia, where she had resided for the past 6 ...

  Muriel C (LaFreniere) Smith, 85, died on May 9, 2026 in Concord, New Hampshire.  She was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on Oct 5, 1940, the daughter of Arthur and Jeanette (LaCourse) Lafreniere. Muriel was raised in Manchester, and was a graduate of  St Marie’s High School. After her graduation, she was married to Thomas Smith in Manchester New Hampshire on May 30, 1966 and she enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage. She resided in the Manchester/ Hooksett Area ...

Sidney Berry Gore, Jr (Sonny) died on October 18, 2025 at Dartmouth/Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Sonny was born in Sceva Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, New Hampshire on August 28, 1946, the son of Sidney Berry Gore and Shirley E. Gore (Gardiner). He attended Plymouth Area Schools and was a “Multi-Sport Standout.” Sonny enlisted in the United States Navy.  After serving his Country, he began a career in construction that lasted nearly 50 ...

Davey Vernon Hazelton December 8, 1969 – April 20, 2026 David “Davey” Hazelton, 56, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1969, to David and Barbara (Kelley) Hazelton. Davey was known for his hardworking nature, kind heart, and deep love for his family. Davey dedicated many years of his life working at Wicks Lumber and also spent time working for Crowley Foods. He was a certified crane operator, a role that reflected his skill, focus, and strong work ...

Rev. William James Torrey (Bill) passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on July 31, 1928, to Roy Welty Torrey and Florence May Martin, Bill was raised on his grandmother’s farm near Vassar, Michigan. Life on the farm was behind the times even for back then, with no electricity or running water until he was 16. As an only child, Bill spent much of his time exploring the farm on his own, forming a lifelong love of outdoors and horses. Bill attended a one-room ...

Anna Amy (George) Thompson, nickname (Annie Oakley),88, died on April 12, 2026 in Concord Hospital – Laconia following a sudden illness.  Anna was born in Wolfeboro on August 6, 1937, the daughter of Russell and Hazel (Cochran) George.   She graduated from Inter-Lakes High School as Salutatorian of her class in 1955. Anna enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, sewing, knitting and canning – making pickles. And her grandchildren most of all. She was predeceased by her ...

  Marilyn (Barden) Wixson, of Plymouth, N.H., died peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026, on the third anniversary of the passing of her beloved husband, Eldwin “Ed” Wixson. The last few weeks of her life were gratefully spent in the loving company of her cherished family and friends.  Marilyn was born in Providence, Rhode Island, July 6, 1944, the daughter of John W. Barden and Hazel (Dean) Barden. She grew up in North Scituate R.I. on the Barden Family Orchard, a popular ...