Union Leader Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)
All Memorials and Obituaries (10103)
Search
Manchester, New Hampshire Joyce M. Maxfield 2024 Joyce M. Maxfield, 64, of Manchester, died July 1, 2024, at Bedford Hills Nursing Home. Born in Goffstown on January 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Talbot) Barry. She was educated in Manchester, attended West High School and worked for CMC and Goodwill. Manchester, New Hampshire Claire D. Rivard 1928 — 2024 With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Claire Doris Rivard of Manchester on June 30, 2024 at Mount Carmel Rehab and Nursing Center after a period of declining health. She was 96. Her life was defined by love, dedication and service in her community. Claire was born in Manchester on January 19, 1928, the daughter of Edmond and Jeannette (Marcotte) Desmarais. She lived in Manchester her entire life, graduating from Sacred Heart School and working at McQuade's Department Store for many years. In 1966, she joined the Union Leader Classified Advertising Department and enjoyed a 30-year career. In 1989, Claire received an award of merit and appreciation for 23 years of dedicated service to... Manchester, New Hampshire Eileen V. Rainville 2024 Eileen V. Rainville, 90, of Manchester, NH, died June 30, 2024. Born in Providence, RI on March 17, 1934, she was the daughter of Fred and Rose (Fortier) Rainville. She graduated from Manchester High School West, Class of 1952. She earned a degree from Mount Saint Mary College in 1956. Eileen was a dedicated educator who loved watching children learn and grow. Until her retirement, she taught in Cranston, RI. In 1990, she was awarded Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Eileen led a life filled with faith, love, and compassion for others. Devoted to her Catholic belief, she was a communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Manchester, NH. She loved shopping. She had a deep... Manchester, New Hampshire Edward J. Lafond 1939 — 2024 Edward "Ed" J. Lafond 85, lifelong resident of Manchester, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Manchester on February 14, 1939, Ed was the son of the late Romeo and Ida (Charron) Lafond. He was a graduate of Central High School. Ed went on to work and manage for Jordan Marsh for many years and later became a regional manager for Singer Corp. After much consideration, in 1984, Ed went back to school and became a compassionate registered nurse. He worked for Elliot Hospital for over 25 years, mainly with geriatric patients. In his retirement, Ed was an avid walker and enjoyed traveling, especially the two cruises he took to Alaska and the Mediterranean. He... Hillsboro, New Hampshire Priscilla E. Donahey 1932 — 2024 Priscilla E. Donahey 92, of Hillsboro, NH died on June 29, 2024, at the Hillsboro House Nursing home in Hillsboro NH. She is survived by her son William Donahey and grandchildren Emma and Matthew Donahey. Born April 02, 1932, in Lexington MA to Harry and Jane Nissen, Priscilla, or Puffy as her family and friends called her, lived in Lexington before moving to Hillsboro at the age of 4. She graduated from Hillsboro High School and then from UNH with a BS in chemistry. She completed her MS in food science at Purdue University. Puffy loved to cook and work in her garden. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family, Folk Dancing, and Scottish Country Dancing with her husband. At... Griffin, Georgia Doris Rogers 2024 Abraham Lincoln once said, "All I am and all I hope to be, I owe to my mother." I can say the same about my mom; she embodied a level of humility, selflessness, and unwavering love that I can only hope to someday possess. She will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Having lived a full life, Doris Rogers, 95, of Manchester NH, Rutland VT, and Weare, NH passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024. She was born August 23, 1928 in Manchester NH, the daughter of Robert W. and Elizabeth (Therriault) Freese, Sr. Growing up during the Great Depression and WWII, Doris graduated from Manchester Saint Joseph High School in 1945, after which she worked at a local department... Hooksett, New Hampshire Paul J. Roberge 1940 — 2024 Paul J. Roberge passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1940. He attended Manchester schools. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 4 -7 p.m. at Cremation Society of NH, 243 Hanover Street, in Manchester, NH Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301. Cremation Society of NH is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to https://csnh.com/ Epsom, New Hampshire Sylvia Oudheusden 1937 — 2024 Sylvia (Ort) Oudheusden, 87, died Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH. She was born on May 28th, 1937 in Indonesia, the daughter of Johannes Ort and Vera Van Koetsveld. She was the wife of Johan Albert Oudheusden. They were married on October 8th, 1959 in the Netherlands. Her interests included sailing, golf, skiing, driving her sports cars, and having her 5 oundefinedclock scotch. She is predeceased by her brother Rob Ort. Sylvia is survived by her daughter Vera Lacasse; son Johan Oudheusden; grandsons, Johan Oudheusden, James Lacasse, Dean Lacasse, and Jake Oudheusden; granddaughter Sarah Oudheusden; great grandsons, Lincoln Lacasse, Decland Lacasse; and... Warren, New Hampshire Nancy L. Shattuck 1955 — 2024 Nancy Lee (Clinton) Shattuck, 69, of Warren, NH, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 at Portsmouth Hospital. She was born on February 26, 1955 in Manchester, NH, the daughter of Paul L. Clinton and Yvette M. Clinton. Nancy graduated from Memorial High School in Manchester, NH and obtained an Associates degree in Accounting. Nancy enjoyed a 30 year career at General Electric in Hooksett, NH before retiring in 2014. Nancy is survived by her life partner Sonny (Jacques) Rousseau, daughter Belinda Pelletier and husband Bill, son A.J. (Albert) Shattuck Jr. and wife Michelle, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five sisters, and two brothers. A celebration of Nancy's life... Merrimack, New Hampshire Jason P Kimball 1975 — 2024 Jason P. Kimball, 49, lifelong resident of Merrimack, NH died Tuesday June 25, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital Nashua, NH after a sudden illness. He was born in Nashua, NH on Jan. 15, 1975 a son of Maurice K. Kimball II of Merrimack and the late Jeanne P. (Keuenhoff) Kimball who died March 25, 1991. Jason attended Merrimack schools and was a graduate of Merrimack High School Class of 1994. He was very active in the sport of wrestling and had made it up to the semi-pro level. He was also had been employed with the Dept. of Public Works in Merrimack for several years. Members of his surviving family includes two brothers, Shawn Kimball and his wife Amy of Merrimack and Maurice Kimball III and his... Bedford, Massachusetts Ramon Arocha 1936 — 2024 Ramon Arocha, a 20-year career Air Force Veteran and another 20-years as a Civil Service Employee for the VA Administration in Manchester, NH. Ray passed away peacefully and is now with his best friend, love and wife Mary. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please visit https://csnh.com/. Bow, New Hampshire Anne Margaret Skeffington Predergast 2024 Anne Margaret (Skeffington) Prendergast, 90, of Bow, NH died June 24th, 2024 after a sudden illness. Born in Manchester, NH. Anne was the daughter of the late Michael and Gladys (Cheney) Skeffington. After graduating from Manchester Central High School in 1951. Anne went on to earn her certification in nursing in 1954 from the Nashua Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where she was the recipient of the Florence Nightingale medal of honor. When she wasn't caring for patients at the Concord Hospital, the NH Hospital, or the NH Odd Fellows Home, Anne and her husband John Patrick Prendergast (married in 1954) raised (6) children in Concord, NH. Eileen McGuirk (Douglas) of Danvers, MA,... Pembroke, New Hampshire Leo A. Lavin, III 2024 Mr. Leo A. Lavin, III, 66, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Concord Hospital on June 24, 2024 after a long period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Pembroke, Leo was the son of Marlene Fritz and her husband Arthur of Penacook and the late Leo A. Lavin, Jr. He was raised and educated in Pembroke and was a graduate of Pembroke Academy. Leo was a longtime employee of Everett J. Prescott, Inc. in Concord, having recently celebrated his 45th anniversary. He held many positions throughout his long career, most recently as an inside marketing representative. An avid fisherman, Leo also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Red Sox. He was known... Bedford, New Hampshire Elizabeth Louise Fein 1985 — 2024 Elizabeth Louise Fein, 39, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She is the wife of Clayton Otis Anderson, whom she shared 17 years of marriage with. Elizabeth was born in Fairfield, CA on May 30, 1985, and is the daughter of Edward Fein and Laura (Jerrel) Garner. Elizabeth received her BA from UC Berkeley where she was the president of the Asian Studies association. She moved from the East Bay of California to Bedford NH in 2020 with her family. Elizabeth most recently worked as a paraprofessional at Riddle Brook Elementary School in Bedford, NH. She loved working with special needs students. Elizabeth enjoyed art and photography. Elizabeth was proud to be a mother of two daughters and... Goffstown, New Hampshire Claire Lucianne Burnett 1933 — 2024 Claire Lucianne Burnett, 91, of Goffstown, NH, passed away at Elliot Hospital on June 23, 2024. Born in Pinardville on March 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Delphis and Marie (Beland) Lamontagne. She was married to the late Douglas J. Burnett Jr. Claire was raised in Manchester and worked for both the Pandora Factory and Carol Cable for many years before returning to school at age 55. She became a Licensed Nursing Assistant and worked for Hillsborough County Nursing Home until her retirement. She enjoyed shopping, bonding with her pet dogs over the years, and socializing with family and friends, and especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. Claire is survived by her... Berlin, New Hampshire Patricia L. Bennett 1934 — 2024 Mrs. Patricia L. Bennett, 89, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Coos County Nursing Home after a period of failing health. She was born in Lincoln, NH on November 28, 1934 the daughter of the late Floyd and Catherine (Ayer) Ramsey. She attended Nursing school in Cambridge, MA, graduating in 1954. She moved to Milan in 1968. Patricia was a long time member of the St. Kieran Alar Guild, an active CCD teacher and communicant of St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Daniel H. Bennett of Berlin; daughters Stephanie Giunta and husband Richard of Landaff, NH and Danielle Gagnon and husband David of Berlin; son Sean P. Bennett... Greenfield, Massachusetts Charles P. Amyot 1937 — 2024 Attorney Charles P. Amyot, 87, originally of Manchester, N.H. died on June 22, 2024 at the Regal Care at Greenfield. Born in 1937 in Manchester, he was the son of Atty. Omer H. and Gilberte Boivin Amyot. Charles was predeceased by his brother, Gilbert and sister-in-law Claudette , their son Gilbert, Jr. and his brother-in-law Blaise Russaouen and survived by his brothers Paul (Nicole), Robert (Louise), his sisters Judith Russaouen and Madeleine Sanchez-Santiago (Emilio), his nieces Suzelle Amyot, Michele Amyot Whaley, Nicole Amyot, Stephanie Amyot, Gabriela Sanchez Bennett, Cristina Sanchez Dudnik and his nephew Robert Amyot. He also leaves several grandnieces, nephews and cousins. ...
Deciding not to publish an obituary is #perfectlynormal in grief. If publishing an obituary in the paper or online feels (or felt) wrong to you - perhaps drawing unwanted attention or sharing on a level beyond what's comfortable - that's OK. There is no one right way to honor someone you love.
While a funeral service has more to do with an orderly and often spiritually-defined event, a memorial gathering or celebration of life is an event that honours and celebrates the deceased, in a way that is less somber and serious than other types of gatherings.
A memorial is a service or statue dedicated to someone who died. A memorial service celebrates the life of the deceased. Something written about the dead person can also be called a memorial, and you could say donating to a dead friend's favorite cause is a memorial to them.
In both cases, memorial services and funerals include religious elements, a eulogy, readings, prayers, songs, and reflection. They both also follow a similar order of services although there is no wake before a memorial service.
A memorial service is a ceremony that memorializes and honors the deceased after the body has been cremated or buried. A memorial service has the same meaning of any other type of funeral service; honor and pay tribute to the deceased.
Introduction: My name is Greg O'Connell, I am a delightful, colorful, talented, kind, lively, modern, tender person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
We notice you're using an ad blocker
Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you.
