All Obituaries

Merle M Richards, 91, passed away on July 21, 2021 at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH.  Merle was born on January 10, 1930 in Madrid, ME to Steven and Rose (Fournier) Richards.  Merle lived most of his life in Lincoln, NH working in various roles both at the Lincoln Hotel and Indian Head Resort.  Merle began working at Indian Head Resort at the age of 16 and remained an employee until his retirement at the age of 75.   Merle is well remembered for...

Obituary – Brian J Boland Brian Jeffrey Boland of Post Mills, VT died on July 15, 2021 at the age of 72.  Born on Long Island in Huntington, New York, he graduated from John Glenn High School in 1967. He received his bachelor’s degree in Art & Art Education from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY, attended Cornell University and returned to Pratt for his Masters Degree. As a thesis project Brian designed and built his first hot air balloon (as a large sculpture) and...

Kern Robert McCarty, 66, died peacefully in his home in New Port Richey, Florida on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. Survivors include his children, Kevin and his wife Kaitlin McCarty of Centerport, NY, Sean McCarty and his fiancé Jennifer Cournoyer of Montvale, NJ, and Kathleen McCarty of Charleston, SC, his sister, Sheila Woolley and his nephew Parker Woolley. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Shannon McCarty. Kern was born on December 15th, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son...

Newbury, VT-Mary Kimball Carson, 79, of Montebello Road died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home. She was born April 21, 1942 in Hopkinton, NH the daughter of Frank Kimball and Dorothy (Holmes) Kimball. She attended Hopkinton schools and was a 1960 graduate of Hopkinton High School. Mary attended the University of New Hampshire and later worked for several companies in the Hopkinton area. On June 8, 1962 she married Russell D. Carson in Concord, NH and they made their home in Newbury,...

Corinth, VT — Shirley Long Demetrules, 90, of Corinth VT passed away peacefully on June 18th 2021. She was attended by the quiet calm and professional care of The Jack Byrne Center in Hanover, NH. Birds were singing through the window.  Shirley's formative years were spent with Ralph and Luvia Emerson her maternal grandparents on their farm nestled in the hills of Topsham VT. Shirley graduated from Bradford Academy with high honors. While working at The Chimes Restaurant in...

Lynn Joy Goodrich passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21, 1951 at Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon, NH to George and Arlene (Clark) Goodrich. She grew up in Post Mills, VT with her seven siblings, graduating from Thetford Academy in the Class of 1969. Lynn was active in varsity softball, field hockey and the Glee Club. Lynn was married to Jack Norton in Bradford, VT, and during their marriage...

James Peabody November 25,1948 - June 13, 2021 James Peabody, 72, of Bradford, VT passed away in a swimming accident on June 13, 2021 in Newbury, Vt. He was doing one of the things he loved most on a lovely Spring day in a little town he loved. Jim was born in Sellersville, PA, to Grace and Richard Peabody, who lived in Hilltown Township, PA and later in Sugar Hill, NH. Jim always spoke fondly of living on “the farm” in Hilltown. He graduated from Pennridge High School and...

Pam Eaton of Newbury VT passed sway on 6/1/21. Pam was predeceased by her husband Tom Eaton. Pam is survived by her siblings Bill Parker and spouse Robin and Dan Parker. Children Christine Mayo and spouse Stanley Mayo, Heather Phelps, Jamie Eaton and spouse Joel Katz, April Gritsavage and spouse Mike and Tom Eaton. Grandchildren Cassandra Boyce and spouse Brandon, Dave Gritsavage, Andy Eaton and spouse Catherine, Abby Eaton, Sam Gritsavage and Alex Gritsavage. Great grandchildren Casey,...

Emily Cobb Lea, of Bradford, VT, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 3:50 P.M.  Emily was born May 7th, 1929 in Newbury, VT to Richard Bayley Cobb, Sr. and Lisle Southworth Cobb.  Emily was born in the home of her grandparents known as the Isaac Bayley house.  On her father’s side, Emily’s family roots were deeply embedded in the town of Newbury.  Tracing back to General Jacob Bayley founder of Newbury, VT who had...

Bruce K. Ordway Sr. passed from life on May 26, 2021 at his home.  Bruce was born December 15, 1953 to Franklin Ordway and Betty Huntley. He was predeceased by his father and stepmother Frank and Sue Ordway and by his mother and stepfather Betty and Larry Fairbrother.   Bruce’s brother Mike Ordway and by nephew Jacob Conrad also left this life before him. Bruce attended Fairlee School, East Topsham School, and Thetford Academy.  He married Beverly Smith on May 13,...