All Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann (Wright) Cutter on November 21st, 2022, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all whose lives she touched. Born in Plymouth, NH, on September 6, 1943, the daughter of Herman Arthur Wright and Dorothy Ruth Vintinner. She attended Campton Elementary and graduated from Plymouth Area High School in 1961. Shirley met the love of her life, Richard Frank Cutter Sr, on a blind date in 1959. After...

James K. Barry peacefully passed away at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, NH on November 20, 2022.  James was born in Medford, MA on September 15,1942 and was the son of John and Hannah (Cox) Barry. Jim served his country as a Sargent in the US Air Force from 1965 – 1969.  After his service, he was a long-time employee of Polaroid Corporation in Waltham, MA working in design and development.  Jim loved to watch and go to the movies and was a fervent...

     Roland Ward “Mort” Moore, 88 died at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith, on November 15, 2022, following a period of failing health. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts on June 5, 1934, the son of Henry and Flora [Ward] Moore.  Mort spent his early years in Newton before relocating to Ashland, New Hampshire in 1948.      He attended the Ashland Schools, graduating from Ashland High School class of 1953....

Stephen A. Virgin passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2022 just 3 days shy of his 80th birthday, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Steve was born on October 24, 1942, in Concord, NH to Arthur L & Audrey (Hall) Virgin. He graduated from Concord High School in 1960 and then attended the University of New Hampshire where he graduated with a Civil Engineering degree in 1964. After graduating from UNH, Steve served in the United States Army for...

Gregory David Landroche, 74, died on August 25th following a period of declining health. Born in Plymouth on May 6, 1948, the son of Maxim R. and Madalene (Young) Landroche.  Greg was raised in Ashland and was a 1965 graduate of Ashland High School. In July of 1967 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged in 1969. After his discharge, Greg went to work at Waterville Valley as the J-Bar lift attendant.  It was there that he met his wife,...

Catherine Mary Small Philbrook went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2022, following a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.  Catherine, better known as Cathy, was born in Plymouth, NH on February 25, 1950, the oldest of five sisters growing up on a farm on the corner of Hicks Hill and Owl Brook Road in Ashland, NH. Cathy attended Ashland schools and graduated from Ashland High School in 1968. Cathy worked in NH at Sprague Electric, the NH Co-Op and local restaurants before...

     Susan Hathaway Longley 75, died at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth surrounded by her family on Saturday October 8, 2022, following a period of declining health. Susan was born on January 25, 1947, in Norwich, CT. the daughter of Lorenzo and Irene [Baldyga] Hathaway.      Susan was raised in Norwich Ct. She attended Norwich school and went on to college graduating with a teaching degree. She met her husband John C. Longley while he was...