All Obituaries

LOUDON – Stephen J. “Steve” St. Cyr, 67, of Loudon, passed away on March 21, 2019 as the result of a sudden illness, with his loving and devoted wife, Linda, at his side. Born on July 13, 1951, he was the son of the late, Louis A. St. Cyr, Sr. and the late Cecile (Mitchell) Laferte. Steve worked in the aggregate industry for most of his life, retiring from Plourde Sand & Gravel in December 2018. He was hard working, and gifted in his abilities as a do it your-selfer....

Center Barnstead – Mary L. Frost, 72, of Center Barnstead, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 following a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. Born on June 2, 1946 in Pittsfield, she was the daughter of the late Carl Plummer and Winnie (Whitcomb) Thorpe and stepdaughter of the late Jim Thorpe. Mary worked for Cindy’s Hair Affair for 20 years and was best friends with the owner Cindy Demeritt. Mary put her family before all else and loved the time she spent with...

PEMBROKE- Mrs. Bernadette T. (Rheault) Laverdure, 91, of Pembroke, passed away at the Merrimack County Nursing Home on March 19, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born in Saint-Flavien, Quebec, Canada, Bernadette was the daughter of the late Elphege and Ophilia (Plante) Rheault.  She was raised and educated in Canada before coming to New Hampshire at the age of 18, where she resided for the rest of her life. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a sterile preparation...

PEMBROKE – Dakota Myan Ordway, 21 of Pembroke, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 from complications due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Born on July 20, 1997 in Concord, she was the daughter of David Ordway of Concord and Casey Holley of Concord. Dakota was a graduate of Pembroke Academy, Class of 2015 and was enrolled in NHTI with hopes of becoming a Paralegal. Dakota loved to try new things, in junior high she played basketball, tball and baseball and in High school it...

ALLENSTOWN – Charles P. Hempfling, Jr. 53 of Allenstown, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his residence. Born on October 9, 1965 in Evansville, IN, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Barbara E. (Thompson) Hempfling, Sr. Charles was employed by New England Sheet Metal, a 15 year member of the Union Local 17 and 8 years with the Laborers Union 668. He was a free spirit with a big heart who would help anyone who needed him. A movie connoisseur and a comic book fanatic,...

CONCORD- Mr. Richard R. “Dick” Simonds, 70, of Concord, passed away on March 10, 2019 at the Manchester VA Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born in Nashua, Dick was the son of the late Herbert and Eva Simonds.  He was raised and educated in Nashua.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, Dick was employed as an auto mechanic for over 52 years for After Hours...

ALLENSTOWN – Melissa J. Driesse, 44, of Pembroke, passed away at the Elliot Hospital on March 10, 2019 following a lengthy illness. Born on April 3, 1974 in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Morissette) Driesse. Melissa worked for many years at Ran All Metals in Hooksett.  Melissa was through and through, a people person. She enjoyed seeing other people happy and was known for her smile. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by...

Christine E. Marsh, 69, of Concord, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving and adoring family. Christine was born in Concord, daughter of the late Martin and Pauline (Audet) Marsh.  She was a graduate of Bishop Brady High School Class of 1967.  After graduating high school, she worked for Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield for many years.  She was a loving and devoted caregiver to her mother for many years following her working career. Christine loved...

PEMBROKE- Mr. David R. Wein, 81, of Pembroke, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2019 at Concord Hospital from injuries sustained in a fall. Born in Needham, MA, David was the son of the late Richard B. and Helen P. (Stranahan) Wein.  He was raised and educated in Meredith.  Upon graduation, he attended the University of New Hampshire. Prior to his retirement, David was employed as a mortgage officer at the Concord Savings Bank.  He was a 50 year member of the Eureka Lodge...

ALLENSTOWN- Mr. John R. Tynan, 52, of Allenstown, passed away at the Elliot Hospital on March 9, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Lowell, MA, John was the son of Richard and Dorothy (Daley) Tynan.  He was raised and educated in Billerica and resided in Allenstown for the past 10 years. He most recently worked as a forklift operator for UPS. John was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed the Red Sox and Patriots. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister,...