John W. Twomey, 79, a resident of Northfield since 1975, died on July 2, 2014, at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a period of failing health. John was born on January 2, 1935, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the son of Mortimer and Gladys (Whidden) Twomey. He spent his youth in Danbury, graduated from […]
Lucille D. Gaudette, 81, a resident of Franklin for over 60 years, died on July 1, 2014, at the Peabody Home in Franklin surrounded by her family. Lucille was born in Edwards, New York, on February 16, 1933, the daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Langley) Braley. She grew up in Hill and Andover and graduated from […]
Ruth May (Peters) Courtemanche, 78, a resident of Franklin, died on June 30, 2014, at Concord Hospital following a period of failing health. Ruth was born in Wilmot on April 15, 1936, daughter of the late Fred and Hazel (Cilley) Peters. She spent her youth in Andover and was a graduate of Andover High School, […]
Barbara Sargent Upton, age 90, wife of George Thomas Upton, died on June 28, 2014 in Topeka, Kansas after enduring 12 years of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Barbara Lois Sargent on February 23, 1924 in Malden, Massachuesetts, daughter of Pearl Hallworth Sargent and Walter Sargent. Her family moved to Contoocook when she was seven […]
Still enrolling for summer camp and next school year
Our 2013-2014 school year ended with 12 graduates performing our own version of The Crayon Box that Talked, singing some songs about preschool and our upcoming hopes for kindergarten, and enjoying a small reception with our family and friends. We are so proud of you all! Summer camp has begun! We welcome Ms Georgia Grant for […]
Son of Patricia Moyer of Andover
Scott B. Pierce, 37, of Ludlow, Vermont, passed away on June 8, 2014. Scott was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 22, 1977, the son of Robert Pierce and Patricia Moyer. Scott grew up on the seacoast of New Hampshire, where he graduated from Exeter High School and attended Plymouth State College. Scott’s passion […]
Stepfather of Paul Kimball of Andover
Oscar L. Vezina, 90, of Franklin died peacefully at home on May 23, 2014, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on November 21, 1923, in Penacook, the son of Albert and Helen (Dragon) Vezina. Oscar was a lifelong resident of Penacook before moving to Franklin 14 years ago. He […]
Studied monkeys in Belize for eight years
Total raised for the blind: over $45,000
Ten years as the top individual fundraiser for the Blind Awareness Walk-a-thon has pushed Frank Haley’s total raised over $45,000. Frank is celebrating 10 years as the top individual donor to the New Hampshire Blind Awareness Walk-a-thon, which took place this year on June 7. The Walk-a-thon is a 3K walk throughout Concord’s historic district […]
Dean's List, graduations, and more
Henry Bendel was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Keene State College. Kayla Dansereau was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Vermont and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. Tenzin Dickinson earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with a psychology/cognitive neuroscience minor from Clarkson […]