Robert D. Smith, 75, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bob's family was paramount in his life. In 1965, Bob married the love of his life, Paula. Together, they built a life overflowing with happiness and love, welcoming six...
Hunter Edward Burke, 18, of Merrimack, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA surrounded by his family following a brief illness.Born in Manchester, he is the son of Kathleen (Sweeney) Hilliard and the late Edward Burke, Jr. A 2018 graduate of Merrimack High School, Hunter played hockey from the time he was five through...
Scott T. Griffis, 62, of Dunbarton, NH passed away on August 18,2018. His funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Kyle Charles Collins, 17, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 17, 2018 at the Boston Children's Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born in Manchester on September 11, 2000, he was the oldest son of Sean and Sandra (Arbo) Collins. Kyle was a proud 2018 graduate from Goffstown High School, and he worked at Clean Look...
It is with great sadness that the family of Rene R. Charpentier, 67 of Hooksett, announces his passing on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.Rene was born on June 3, 1951, in Manchester, NH the son of the late Roland and Theresa (Cote Lamarche) Charpentier. He grew up in Manchester and attended local...
Barbara Kingsbury, 89, died on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born Barbara May Jones on July 17, 1929 in Massachusetts to Richard and Mary Jones, she later moved to New Hampshire marrying Theodore J. Ficek, residing in Auburn and becoming the mother of six children; son, Ken Ficek with wife Sharon and daughters Beretta and Brooklyn of Concord and son Matthew;...
Barbara (McAulay) Harden, 96, of Wellesley, MA, formerly of Manchester, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Elizabeth Seton Residence, Wellesley, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Manchester, she is the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Bishop) McAulay. Raised and educated in Manchester, Barbara dedicated herself to a life of selfless service to others. For many years she...
Paula L. Ryan, 86, devoted and loving mother and grandmother, died in Hinsdale, NH on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Paula had deep roots in New England; she was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on December 14, 1931 and had the lovely, lilting accentâparticular vowels and dropped "r"sâto prove it. It was there, in third grade, where she met her life-long,...
Helene (Ducharme) Drapeau, 71, of Claremont, NH died Tuesday, August 14, 2018.Helene was born in Fall River, MA on June 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ducharme. She was raised in Fall River, MA, attended local schools, and worked primarily in retail. Helene married Robert H. Drapeau and the two spent 44 years together. They raised...
Henrietta Labrecque, 77, passed away at her home on August 13, 2018. Born in Paterson, NJ on April 15, 1941, she was daughter of the late John and Grace Driesse. She enjoyed 42 years of marriage with her late husband, Robert Labrecque. Henrietta spent most of her life in the Manchester area, graduating from Central High School and going on...