Francis J. McManus Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

Francis J. McManus Jr., 89, of Milford, NH passed away peacefully at The Arbors at Bedford on July 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Boston MA, on August 20, 1935 to Francis Sr. and Margaret (Riley) McManus. He obtained a Bachelors and Masters Degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. He lived in Framingham, MA before...

Michael B. Bertrand

Jul 17, 2025

Michael B. Bertrand, 57, of Manchester, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1968 in Furth, Germany and was the son of Franklin Bertrand Jr. and Linda (Bohle) Muir.

Michael enjoyed reading, painting, hiking and ice climbing.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his step-father: George Muir; his sister: Melinda Bertrand; many aunts,...

Dr. John Robert Jacobs

Jul 17, 2025

Dr. John Robert Jacobs, 68, beloved husband of Melodie (Faucher) (Auger) Jacobs, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. John was born on March 30, 1957 in Manhattan, NY to the late Dr. Jack and Dr. Kathryn (Gilman) Jacobs.Dr Jacobs graduated from Harvard University and became an M.D. in psychiatry. Dr. Jacobs had a...

George M. Pratte

Jul 15, 2025

George Marcel Pratte, 84, of Manchester, passed away peacefully July 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Manchester on February 3, 1941, to Leopold and Angeline (Harbour) Pratte, he grew up on the West Side of Manchester and graduated from Bishop Bradley High School, before joining the U.S. Air Force. It was not long after that, he met the...

Nancy Y. Watson

Jul 15, 2025

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear family and friend Nancy Watson. 

She battled her health for years. She is at peace now with our Lord. 

She left behind her husband Bruce. Her brother Ray. She had 4 children and 6 grandkids. She truly will be missed.

There will be no services at this time.

Rose Anna C. Harrington

Jul 13, 2025

Rose Anna Carmelle Harrington, 87, of Goffstown, died unexpectedly, July 13, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Manchester on September 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Rosa (Bourque) Pinard. She was a graduate of St. Therese Grammar School and St. Anthony’s High School Class of 1956, and was a lifelong resident of the Manchester area. She...

Mari E. DeBlois

Jul 13, 2025

Mari Ellen DeBlois, 65, of Goffstown, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, with her beloved son by her side, following a brief illness.

Born on November 8, 1959, in Lebanon, NH, Mari was a proud graduate of Lebanon High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Consumer Studies with a minor in Merchandising from the University of...

Daniel J. McKenney

Jul 13, 2025

Daniel J. McKenney, 71, of Manchester, died July 13, 2025 at Elliot Hospital with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Pittsfield, MA on March 26, 1954 to James and Frances (Burgess) McKenney. He graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Pittsfield and Norwich University in Northfield, VT.

Daniel was a mortgage banker for many years. He owned and...

Anne M. Gilman

Jul 12, 2025

With grace and dignity, Anne (Grady) Gilman accepted her fate and succumbed to the waiting arms of her beloved husband Gary and her three boys Tim, Paul, and Sean on July 12, 2025, after battling head and neck cancer.

They are now reunited in eternal peace.

Anne was the second of three children born to Frank and Agnes Grady in Manchester, NH,...

Brenda Easton

Jul 11, 2025

Brenda Easton, 85, of Manchester, died July 11, 2025 after a period of declining health with her loving husband by her side.

Born in Methuen, MA on April 19, 1940, she was the daughter of James and Ruth Mellor. She was educated in the Methuen, MA school system. Following her high school graduation, Brenda was a librarian at the Methuen Library...