All Obituaries

CENTER BARNSTEAD – Carl H. Woughter, 78, of Center Barnstead, NH passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 26, 1941 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Carl C. and Edwina (Rohan) Woughter. He was educated in the local schools, graduating from High School in 1959. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy. Carl and his wife Dorothy owned and operated the Thirsty Whale...

ALLENSTOWN – Barbara J. Caraway, 74, of Allenstown, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 12, 2019 following complications from an accident surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 2, 1945 in Goffstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Downing) Gaffney. Barbara was educated in the local schools and graduated from Concord Hospital’s School of Nursing, where she then worked for over 20 years as a registered nurse until retiring to Florida. Barbara...

CHICHESTER- Mr. F. Gerald “Gerry” Whitman Jr., 82, of Chichester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 10, 2019. Born in Concord, Gerry was the son of the late Frederick Gerald and Frances (Lawrie) Whitman.  He was raised and educated in West Concord and was a graduate of Concord High School. Prior to his retirement, Gerry was employed by Sprague Electric as an Electronics Technician, a position he held for 40 years.  He was a...

PEMBROKE – Mrs. Mary L. Nadeau, 87, of Pembroke, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born on July 23, 1932 in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Louise (Bean) Towle. Mary was educated in the local schools and a graduate of Pembroke Academy. She enjoyed working for many years at the Yarn Store at Thomas Hodgson Mill. She also worked at Sprague Electric and later at Chubb Life Insurance before her retirement. She was...

CONCORD & EPSOM- Joan M. Jesus, 89 of Concord and Epsom, NH went home with the Lord on September 3, 2019.  Originally from NY, she also resided in Allenstown, Pembroke, Concord and Epsom. Joan leaves behind not only her community legend, but her many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be widely remembered for her strong presence in the community and outstanding evangelical efforts. She will be laid to rest next to her parents as she wished in...

PEMBROKE – David E. Michael, 72, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 29, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 7, 1946 in Morrow, OH, he was the son of the late Earl and Eloise (Damrom) Michael. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. David worked for many years in the Insurance industry at AON Insurance. He enjoyed going fishing and spending time with family. David is...

Little Lady with a Big Heart: “Grateful for the Dance – Loved Life!”   If there’s a photo-op at the Pearly Gates, you can bet Carol Goward took full advantage of it as she transitioned from this world to the next. She would certainly have stopped to wave and smile down to those she loves—and who love her back. There are many who do: First and foremost, Bud, the light of her life and her husband of 53 years; their three daughters: Jill Spearman, Tracey...

CHICHESTER- Mr. John E. “Jack” Boyd, 74, of Chichester, passed away on August 26, 2019 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. Born on Long Island, NY on November 13, 1944, he was the son of Edmund (Ned) and Margaret “Peg” (McGrath) Boyd. He grew up in Long Island and in Northwood and Epsom. He had fond boyhood memories of living over the general store his parents ran on Northwood Ridge and of his boyhood horse on the farm in Epsom.  He...

EPSOM- Suzanne Lucille (Lesieur) Kimball, 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her family home in Epsom on Sunday, August 25, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born February 16, 1958, Sue was the daughter of Jeanne and Maurice Lesieur.  Sue was married to Wayne E. Kimball and they had one son, Daniel L. Kimball, both of Epsom. Sue graduated from Coe-Brown Northwood Academy in 1976 and worked at Johnson’s Dairy Bar in Northwood while in high...

PEMBROKE – Esther E. Perron, a lifelong resident of Pembroke, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Concord, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Esther was born on April 19, 1927 in Pembroke, the daughter of the late George S. and Aurore (Theroux) Woodward. She worked for over 30 years as a components inspector for General Electric until her retirement. She enjoyed trips to Hampton Beach, crocheting, quilting, sewing and...