5/27/06 through 6/2/06
Obituaries
Obituaries are not available by e-mail, fax or on the Internet.
Back copies of the Valley News can be ordered by calling the circulation department at (603) 298-7739.
Saturday, May 27
Eleanor O. Harper
Rockport, Mass. -- Eleanor (O'Neil) Harper, 86, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at her home in Rockport.
Susan H. Sohlberg
Topsham, Vt. -- Susan H. Sohlberg, 74, of Topsham, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at home, 10 ½ months after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Craig W. Trischman
South Corinth --Craig Warren Trischman, 66, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 24, 2006.
Sunday, May 28
William T. Kieffer Jr.
Wilmot, N.H. --William Tolbert Kieffer Jr., 78, died Monday, May 22, 2006, after a courageous struggle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at his studio and home in Wilmot.
Jeanne C. Farley
Strafford -- Jeanne (May) Campbell Farley, 78, died late Wednesday evening, May 24, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.
Normand J. Berube
Claremont -- Normand J. Berube, 80, of Whitcomb Lane in Claremont, died peacefully on Friday morning, May 26, 2006, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with lung cancer.
Patricia D. Robbins
Cornish -- Patricia Donohue Robbins, 53, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at her home in Cornish after an eight-year battle with breast cancer.
Vicki L. Lavertue
Springfield, Vt. -- Vicki Lynn Raymond Lavertue, 57, of Olive Street in Springfield, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after several long illnesses.
Harold J. Eastman
Quechee -- Harold J. Eastman, 94, of Quechee, died yesterday, May 27, 2006, at Genesis Eldercare in Lebanon after a long illness.
Katherine T. Pare
Charlestown -- Katherine Terrell Brenton Pare, 57, of Cheshire Avenue in Charlestown, died Wednesday morning, May 24, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Monday, May 29
Isabell F. Patten
Pike, N.H. -- Isabell Florence Patten, 77, died at her home in Pike, on Friday, May 26, 2006.
Cynthia E. Bailey
Charlestown -- Cynthia Elaine Bailey, 74, of Old Claremont Road in Charlestown, died of cardio pulmonary arrest Saturday morning, May 27, 2006, at Cheshire Medical Center, in Keene, N.H.
Beatrice G. Belisle
Lebanon -- Beatrice G. Belisle, 101, a long-time resident of West Lebanon died on Saturday May 27, 2006 at Hanover Terrace Health Care Center.
Tuesday, May 30
Peter F. Mazzilli Sr.
Orford -- Peter "Pete" F. Mazzilli, Sr., 63, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after several months of declining health.
Harold J. Eastman
Quechee -- Harold J. Eastman, 94, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Genesis Eldercare Lebanon Center in Lebanon after a long illness.
Ramona Adams
Stockbridge, Vt. -- Ramona Adams, 72, of Stockbridge died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Merten's House in Woodstock.
Janet A. Gerald
Colfax, Calif. -- Janet Armstrong Gerald, 73, formerly of Bethel, died Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Colfax after a courageous battle with cancer.
C. Elaine Bailey
Charlestown, N.H. -- C. Elaine Bailey, 74 died Saturday, May 27, 2006, of cardiopulmonary arrest at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, N.H.
Wednesday, May 31
Mildred H. Courtemanche
Newport, N.H. -- Mildred H. Courtemanche, 83, formerly of Claremont and more recently of the McCoy Home for the Elderly in Newport, died Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Valley Regional Hospital.
Tyler A. Blain
Enfield -- Tyler Anthony Blain, 28, died Monday, May 29, 2006.
Townes M. Harris Jr.
New London --Townes M. Harris Jr., 80, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at New London Hospital.
Thursday, June1
Ralph S. Reynolds
Bethel -- Ralph S. Reynolds, 72, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. Arrangements are pending at Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
Douglas G. Pixley
Burlington, Wash. -- Douglas G. Pixley, 56, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, Wash.
Betsy M. Coburn
Chelsea -- Betsy M. Coburn, 64, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at her home in Chelsea.
Ann Butler Reed
Castle Rock, Colo. -- A memorial service celebrating the life of Ann Butler Reed, who died on Jan. 29, 2006, at age 101, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Thetford. A reception will follow the service.
Helen R. Hall
Lockport, n.y. -- Helen R. Hall, 75, died May 10, 2006, at Mount View Health Facility in Lockport.
Christopher J. Sherlock II
Hartland Four Corners -- Christopher J. Sherlock II, 17, died Sunday, May 28, 2006, at home in Hartland Four Corners.
Wendy A. Sherlock
Hartland Four Corners --Wendy A. Sherlock, 41, died Sunday, May 28, 2006, at her home in Hartland Four Corners.
Mabel C. Hurd
Springfield, Vt. -- Mabel C. Hurd, 99, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Springfield Hospital.
Friday, June 2
Ralph S. Reynolds
Bethel -- Ralph Stewart Reynolds, 72, of Bethel, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
Edward G. Boisvert
Naples, Fla. --Edward G. Boisvert, 92, a former longtime Lebanon resident, died yesterday, June 1, 2006, at Manor Care Lakewood in Naples. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.
Virginia Sturtevant
Lebanon -- Virginia Sturtevant, 74, of Lebanon, died yesterday, June 1, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.
Elsie L. Walton
Berlin, Vt. -- Elsie L. Walton, 62, a former resident of Bethel, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center, where she had lived for the past few years.
George H. Smith
Charlestown -- George H. Smith, 90, of East Street in Charlestown, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Haven Health Center in Claremont.
Allen M. Breault
Claremont -- Allen M. Breault, 58, died suddenly Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at his home in Claremont.
Jules H. Pellerin
Croydon -- Jules H. Pellerin, 75, of Cash Street in Croydon, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at his home, following complications from a stroke which occurred three years ago.
Wilber C. Maker
Hartland Four Corners -- Dr. Wilber C. Maker, 84, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at his home in Hartland Four Corners.
George M. Gamble
Bethel, Maine -- George M. Gamble, 79, formerly of Hanover, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Maine Medical Center, after a courageous 12-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Obituary Index Archive
The Valley News publishes obituaries of local interest as a public service. There is no charge. All obituaries are subject to editing.
For verification purposes, submitted obituraries must carry the name and phone number of the funeral home or cremation society handling the arrangements. The deceased's connection with the Upper Valley and the name and phone number of the person submitting the obituary must also be noted.
Obituaries may be sent by e-mail to obits@vnews.com or by fax to (603) 298-0212. All obitiuaries should be followed by a phone call to the news desk, (603) 298-8711 ext. 217 to ensure that they have been received.
