Stephen J. Demers
Apr 27, 2022
Stephen J. Demers, 56, of Tampa, FL died on Wednesday April 27, 2022 after an illness.He was born in Manchester, NH on September 21, 1965 to Rene & Judith (Orzechowski) Demers. He attended Manchester schools and was a proud member of the Memorial class of '83 where he was a 3 sport athlete. Steve excelled in Soccer, Track and Baseball....
James E. Chaney
Apr 26, 2022
James E. "Jim" Chaney, PhD, 82, of Manchester, NH died April 26, 2022 at his home after a brief period of declining health. He was born in Richmond, KY on February 17, 1940 to Walden and Beulah (Marion) Chaney. He lived in Long Island, NY, Lexington, KY, Nottingham, MD and Hollis, NH before moving to Manchester five years ago. He...
Joseph Paul Duchesneau
Apr 25, 2022
Joseph Paul Duchesneau, 85, formerly of Goffstown NH, passed away on April 25, 2022 at CareOne Redstone East Longmeadow MA. He was the son of the late Wilfrid and Alexina Duchesneau.He served honorably in the US Air Force from 1956-1960. He was an accountant at Associated Grocers of New England. He was predeceased by his siblings Raoul, Roger, Marie Randall...
Elinor Cheney Thurber
Apr 25, 2022
Elinor ("Ellie") Cheney Thurber, 89, of Manchester passed away April 25, 2022 after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester, NH January 1933, she was the daughter of Charles Henry and Madeline (Rollins) Cheney. She graduated from Concord High School, class of 1951, where she was an active member of the National Honor Society. Her husband,...
Donna (Jean) Robinson
Apr 23, 2022
Donna (Jean) Robinson, 73, of Goffstown, went to be with her beloved husband Kenneth Sr. and son Kenneth Jr. on April 23rd, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Manchester, NH on September 23, 1948, she was the oldest of six children of the late Martin J. and Helen J. (Callahan) Jean. Donna was a 1967 graduate of...
William R. Plante
Apr 22, 2022
William R. "Bill" Plante, Sr., 81, of Manchester died unexpectedly on April 22, 2022, at his residence.Born in Littleton on May 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Natalie Plante. He was a graduate of Libson High School and worked as a machinist for many years before retiring from Texas Instruments in 2001.Bill loved to garden and to...
Soultana Mokas
Apr 22, 2022
It takes a village to raise a child and it is far more comforting to lay a parent to rest with a village behind you. It is time to put down in writing the story of Soultana Zioze Mokas, our much-loved YiaYia. Hopefully it will be spoken forever. Soultana Zioze Mokas was born May 10, 1926 in the small village...
John J. DiStaso
Apr 21, 2022
John DiStaso, the most experienced political writer in New Hampshire and often referred to as the "dean" of the state's political press corps, has died after a prolonged illness. He was 68. DiStaso was a native of Paterson, New Jersey, where he attended public schools before graduating from Villanova University in 1975. He received his master's degree from William Paterson...
Edward H. Farrell
Apr 20, 2022
Edward H. Farrell, 96, of Manchester, died April 20, 2022 at Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center after a brief period of declining health. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on March 20, 1926 to Gordon and Winnifred (Eastwood) Farrell. He served in the Canadian Navy. He lived in Clearwater, FL and Kingston, Ontario, Canada for many years before...
Michael J. St. Pierre
Apr 18, 2022
Michael J. St. Pierre, 71, of Manchester died April 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on June 16, 1950, he was the son of Roland J. and Beatrice Ann (Devine) St. Pierre. An Eagle Scout, he graduated from Bishop Bradley High School and attended West Point Military Academy. Prior to retirement, he had been a successful...