ANDOVER — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John J. Kaiser, Sr., age 80, who passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. John was born on December 31, 1944, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to the late Theodore and Ruth Kaiser. He was predeceased by his siblings, Theodore Kaiser, Jr., Ruth Fulham, and James […]
ANDOVER – Philip L. Abair, 70, of Stewart Street, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the New London Hospital. He was born in Lebanon, NH on February 13, 1954, the son of Edward Joseph Abair and Eunice E. (Mason) Eastman. Phil graduated from Kearsarge Regional High School in North Sutton, NH and took many classes […]
ANDOVER —- Wyatt Matthew Carleton, 17, passed away tragically in a car accident, on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Wyatt was born on September 21, 2007, in Laconia, the son of Jim and Crystal (Cole) Carleton. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, hiking and swimming, but was most passionate about skiing. He felt most at home and […]
Dedicated to group of One-Wheelers
The Andover One-Wheelers, November, 1992 Amid the balloons and bands and floats And all the tall buildings and crowds, They pedaled their way down Broadway, The whole avenue their stage. They wound downtown in amazing precision, With great big smiles on their faces. Little children shouted for joy! Everyone clapped and cheered to see the […]
Mary Lyn Ray explores children's love of nature
Celebrated author Mary Lyn Ray, of Danbury, has received numerous accolades, including Amazon’s Editor’s Pick for Best Children’s Books in 2024, for her just-released When You Find the Right Rock, with delightful illustrations by artist Felicita Sala. What could be better, in The Granite State, after all, than an award-winning children’s book about rocks? In […]
With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Williams Diven, age 92, on September 9, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was surrounded by her husband and children. Jane was born in Philadelphia to James Burnham and Dorothy Williams. She graduated from Germantown Friends School and Keuka College. Jane married George Diven in […]
EAST ANDOVER — Mark E. Thompson, 76, dad, grampa, friend, passed away peacefully at the Concord Hospital on November 15 with his family, friends, and companion at his side. Mark was raised and lived in East Andover throughout his lifetime. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1966. He married the love of his life, […]
SALLY GEORGE passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Merrimack County Nursing Home, on October 23, 2024, at the age of 61. Sally was born in Franklin, NH to Howard and Eleanor George of Andover. Sally grew up in Andover & lived in Danbury for many years later on in her life. Sally attended Proctor […]