Donald J “Donnie” Lavoie of Bethlehem, NH passed away peacefully in his home on November 29, 2023 at the age of 66, surrounded by those who love him. He died 10 days after being diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s Disease. He is survived by his wife, Meglyn (Bull) Lavoie, his daughter, Grace Anne Lavoie and her partner Daniel Shamberger of Lincoln, NH, stepson Declan Bull of Philadelphia, PA, and his sister Lorraine Lavoie and her wife, Lucie Bolduc of Wells,...

Earlene Hagan Patneaude, 58, of Littleton, NH current resident of Woodsville, NH passed peacefully in her sleep Monday November 27th at home after her courageous battle with liver and pancreas cancer surrounded by the people she loved most. Earlene was born May 29th, 1965, to mother Merlene F (Quimby) Hagan and Father John J Hagan SR. She is well known and loved in her community as the best bus driver around! Earlene spent many years driving a school bus for JPI Transportation and Linwood...

DJ GarneauDaniel Richard Garneau Jr. (DJ) passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2023.  He was born on March 6, 1982, to Daniel Richard Garneau Sr. and Jacqueline Ruth (Brodeur) Garneau of Twin Mountain.  DJ was a 2001 graduate of WMRHS.  DJ had his own business (DJ Garneau Landscaping) enjoying the finished products of his landscaping and driveways.  He found joy in the satisfaction he provided for his customers.  Starting at a very young age, DJ was a...

Natalie Bernadette (McGrath) Shaw, 82, Lyman, died peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born in Medford, MA, the daughter of the late Police Chief John C. McGrath and Clare (Murphy). Natalie lived in Medford, and Bourne, MA, prior to moving to Lyman in 2003. She was past regent and member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas – Court Bellfleur 1208, Littleton, member of the “Prayers for Life”, Medford, MA, and a member of the “Third Order of...

Gail L. Cady, 64. Dalton, NH, died after a short illness at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 28. She was born in New Brunswick, NJ, the daughter of Henry and Annette (Connell) Pychevicz. She was a graduate of Concord Vermont high school. She worked at Hitchners Manufacturing followed by Applebee’s restaurant as a hostess.  Gail met the love of her life, Bob, after a Porfido’s softball game and started their lifelong journey at the Publik house in...

David S. Dane Sr., beloved grandfather, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at his home in Franconia, NH. Dinger, as he was affectionately known, lived a life filled with fun and rowdy adventures. Those close to him knew of his kind and loving nature hidden beneath the surface. Raised in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Dave’s love of the outdoors was evident at an early age. He graduated from Norfolk County Agricultural School in 1977 where he gained a deep...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Harrigan, who peacefully left this world on October 13, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1929 in Littleton, NH, to Mabel and Tom Harrigan. She is survived by her beloved Siamese cats, Marlo and Holly, her loving family and her dedicated caregivers. Margaret Ann was raised in Bethlehem, attended Keene State then taught first grade for 41 years in Wallingford, Connecticut. She returned to her childhood home in Bethlehem every...

Craig Jay Ainsworth, 55, died suddenly in Claremont, NH, on Thursday, October 12. He was born in North Conway, NH, the son of George Ainsworth and Georgianna (Varney) Robichaud. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Kennett High School. Craig followed in his grandfather’s footsteps becoming an incredible Sous-Chef. He worked at many five-star restaurants in his career. He gave 30 years to The Wentworth Inn when it was owned by Fritz and Ellie.  He spent five years in...

  LYONS, John Joseph Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died peacefully, on September 29, 2023, at his home in Littleton, NH, surrounded by family after being diagnosed with glioblastoma last April. He was born April 8, 1940 to Rita Elizabeth (Goulet) Lyons and Francis Gerald Lyons. John is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Ruth (Taylor) Lyons, with whom he shared twenty-four years (marrying in 2005) together. They enjoyed an active lifestyle from Boxborough, MA...

Patricia Thomas D’Alessandro, 69, Littleton, died Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born in New York, NY, the daughter of John and Marie (DePalma) Iuculano. Patricia was raised in Long Island, NY. She studied education and received an associate degree. She was a teachers aid for Russell Elementary School in Rumney NH until her retirement. She married Paul D’Alessandro in 1981. She was kind, loving, funny, and smart. She loved music and art. She...