All Obituaries

Newport, NH: Shaina L. Maxham, 37, passed away on April 6, 2024 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a brief illness.  She was born on May 13, 1986 in Claremont, NH to Tammy (Bunker) Rizza and Alan Stoddard.   Shaina lived in Newport, NH through 8th grade before moving to Vermont and graduating from Randolph High School.  She moved back to Newport after high school and spent many years working at New London Hospital and Newport District...

Newport, NH: Stephen W. Swensen, 81, passed away peacefully at New London Hospital on April 3, 2024.  He was born on September 6, 1942 in Somerville, MA to the late Dudley and Mildred Swensen. Stephen was a longtime Newport resident.  He worked at Ruger for more than 40 years.  He and his wife, Priscilla, shared 45 years together before her death in 2022.  Surviving family members include his son, Robert Swensen of Newport; daughter, Deborah Ann Swensen of MA; step son,...

Charlestown, NH: Jessica Lynn Gosselin was born September 22, 1984 in Claremont, NH, where she grew up and graduated from Stevens High School. Jessica passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. She was a loving and adoring mother, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, friend and so much more. Her proudest title by far was being a mom. She loved fiercely and was always loyal. She would have given the shirt off her back for anyone. She was generous and always helping others. Jessica...

Christina “Missy” Alice (Daniels) Miles, 47, of South Sutton, NH passed away on Monday, March, 25th 2024. Missy was born in Claremont, NH on June 3, 1976 to Nancy Santti and David Daniels. She grew up and has resided in the Sunapee area the majority of her life. She attended Sunapee High School from which she graduated in 1995. Missy worked for many years as a nanny and pre-school teacher. She loved spending time with all of the children she cared for. Up until her passing, she...

Sunapee, NH: Susan (Sue) C. Barna, 76; born May 27, 1947 passed peacefully knowing the love of her family at The Sullivan County Nursing Home on March 24, 2024. Sue was born to the late Maurice and Fannie DuBois. She grew up in Charlestown, NH with the fondest of childhood memories. After graduating from Charlestown High School, she went off to the “big city” of Manchester, NH to attend The Houle’s Beauty School. It was during this time that she met her husband Nicholas...

Newport, NH: Barbara Mae Russell, 85, passed away peacefully at Sullivan County Healthcare on March 15, 2024.  She was born on May 8, 1938 in Newport, NH to the late Theodore and Phyllis (Johnson) Hooper.  Barbara grew up in Newport graduating from Towle High School.  She married Leon Russell and they spent more than 30 years together before his death in 1989.  Barbara worked at Holsum Bakery in Claremont for several years but spent most of her time raising children and...

Kellyville, NH: Robert "Bob" King, age 92, of Kellyville, New Hampshire, passed away on March 12th, 2024. Bob grew up and attended schools in Unity and North Newport. He joined the military on January 16th, 1951. He served three years in the Army, completing a tour of duty in the Korean War as a truck driver. He was employed at Joy Manufacturing for 25 years and Pike Industries for five years. Bob married Virginia and enjoyed 57 years of marriage before her passing on February...

Newport, NH: Mary Colby, age 88, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the New London Hospital. She was born March 7, 1936 to the late Stanley and Doris Nelson. Mary is predeceased by her sister Evelyn of Frankfort, Maine, and her brother Joseph Nelson of Goffstown. Mary enjoyed many hobbies. She had an incredible green thumb and could grow just about anything in her beautiful flower gardens over the years. She liked to listen to Country music, spent many hours...

It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Todd Seymour, a beloved husband, loving father, son, brother, uncle and great friend. Todd passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 38. Born on June 10, 1985, in Claremont, NH Todd grew up in Newport, NH and Graduated in 2003 at Newport Middle High School. Todd was a driven and ambitious individual who always sought to make a positive impact on the world. He served his country as a soldier in the Army for 20 years. He was...

Newport, NH - Brandon "Buck" Ash died unexpectedly on March 1, 2024 at the tender age of 44. Brandon was born in Claremont, NH on August 9, 1979 to Francis "Sam" Ash and Pamela Larriu (Miller). Brandon was predeceased by his mother Pamela, grandparents Helen and Henry Whittaker, grandfather John "Jack" Murphy, grampa Everett Ash, aunts Ethel Sebastian and Laura Ash. He is survived by his Grandmother Jewel "Judy" Murphy, his father Francis, his sisters...