Lorraine T. Fortin
Oct 14, 2025
Lorraine T. Fortin, 92, of Manchester, died October 14, 2025 at Elliot Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Manchester, N.H. on March 4, 1933, Lorraine was the eldest daughter of Oscar and Jeannette (Therien) Martin. She was a graduate of Hesser Business College and worked as a private secretary for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. for many years until...
Sr. Marie Eva Couture, pm
Oct 14, 2025
Sr. Marie Eva Couture, pm (Sr. Emmanuel-Marie), 90, of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, died October 14, 2025.
She was born in Claremont, NH on July 1, 1935 to Archie Victor and Caroline Eva (Michaud) Couture.
She made her religious profession with the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary on February 2, 1963 and served in the congregation for 62...
Edward J. Spuler, Jr.
Oct 13, 2025
Edward J. Spuler, Jr., 86, of Manchester, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Hanover Hill in Manchester with his family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1939 in Neptune, NJ to the late Edward J. and Anne (White) of Freehold, NJ.
Ed was a good student and grew to be a very principled man with an...
Elsie A. Schmidt
Oct 12, 2025
Elsie A. Schmidt, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Rehab and Nursing Facility after a period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on October 6, 1934 to the late Joseph and Victoria (Janoz) Kosowicz.
Elsie graduated from Central High School and attended Hesser College. She worked many years as a financial assistant and helped...
Paul T. Adams
Oct 11, 2025
Paul T. Adams, 90, of Manchester, NH passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at home, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family, with the invaluable support of Hospice of Manchester.
The son of the late Tyler and Alvina Adams, he was born in Lowell, MA on December 9, 1934. As a young man, Paul served honorably...
Sr. Pauline Grenier, pm
Oct 9, 2025
Sr. Pauline Grenier, p.m (Sr. Suzanne de Rome), 96, of Sister of the Presentation Mary, died on October 9, 2025.
She was born on December 15, 1928 to Josephat and Corinne (Potvin) Grenier
She made her religious profession with the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary on February 1, 1958 and served in the congregation for 67 years.
Sr. Pauline earned her Bachelor’s...
Benjamin F. Dirgins, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Benjamin Francis Dirgins Jr., 89, formerly from Meriden and Westbrook, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in Bedford, New Hampshire on October 6, 2025.
Born and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, Ben graduated from his beloved alma mater, Norwich University in 1957, followed by two years in the Army Corps of Engineers. He dedicated over 35 years of his career as a Professional Engineer...
Arsha B. Alexander
Oct 4, 2025
Our beautiful Arsha Briana Alexander, 38, of Manchester, NH, passed away on October 4, 2025.
Born in Manchester, NH, she was the beloved daughter of Dr. Richard and Gale (Putur) Alexander. Arsha was educated in Manchester, graduating from Central High School, and attended college at Hofstra University in New York.
Arsha worked as a dedicated drug and alcohol counselor, deeply passionate about...
Oscar Ituarte
Oct 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Oscar Ituarte, 88, of Auburn, NH announce his passing on October 4, 2025. In his last days he was surrounded by his family and friends.
Born in Treinta y Tres, Uruguay, on October 5, 1936, he was the son of Rosa Ituarte. He served 13 years in the military while living in...
Philip E. Barnes
Sep 30, 2025
Philip E. Barnes, 96, of Manchester, NH, died peacefully on September 30, 2025, at RiverWoods Retirement Community.
Born in Teaneck, NJ on March 12, 1929, his birth mother was the late Anna LaForce Barnes, and he was raised by the late Charles Earle and Louie Farrant Barnes.
Philip graduated in 1951 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Perdue University. He served...