Local Obituaries
Frederick L. Devoid
Jan 27, 2025
Frederick L. Devoid, 96, of Gorham, passed away on Monday January 27, 2025 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital. He was born in Berlin on April 28, 1928 the son of Edward G. and Bessie (Dowse) Devoid and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and had been employed by the...
Lorraine M. Rydin
Mar 27, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Rydin, a lifelong resident of Berlin, NH, passed away on March 27, 2025, at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital following a period of failing health at the age of 94. Born on May 15, 1930, to the late Azilda and George Roy, Lorraine enjoyed her early days in the White Mountains with her beloved six sisters by her side....
Walter D. Prescott
Feb 6, 2025
Walter David Prescott passed away at St Vincent’s nursing Home February 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Walter was born in West Milan NH on April 29, 1933. He attended West Milan schools and graduated a course for heavy equipment. His career included being a Union Linesman, traveled across the country, worked for West Milan, plowing roads, logging in...
Carl R. Ruel
May 31, 2025
Carl Raymond Ruel, 62, of Errol, passed away at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on December 27,1962 to Leo and Eleanor (Blanchard) Ruel.
Carl exemplified dedication to his profession, always taking pride in his work at NHDOT District 1, where his hard work, skill, and commitment to his...
Robert Leo Perry
May 29, 2025
Robert Leo Perry, 89, passed away on May 29th, 2025 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital.
Robert was born on April 3rd, 1936 in Berlin, NH son of the late Euclide and Josephine (McShane) Perry.
Robert served in the United States Airforce in his younger years. After leaving the Air Force he went on to work at the James River Paper Mill. Robert enjoyed...
Barbara A. Roy
May 28, 2025
On Wednesday evening 5/28/2025 we said goodbye to our dear Barbara. She passed away suddenly from complications of a quickly progressing end stage illness which surprised the whole family.
Barbara was a beloved partner, sister(in-law), aunt, daughter, niece, friend to many, and one of the best dog moms around. She was a gatherer of people either as host of wine club,...
James E. Tennis
May 21, 2025
James E. Tennis, 79, of Dummer, passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at his home. He was born in Berlin on April 22, 1946 the son of the late Carl and Maxine (Gendron) Tennis and lived most of his life in the area. He attended school in Berlin and was a US Navy Veteran. James had been employed by...
Donald M. Bisson
May 11, 2025
Donald M. Bisson, 88, of Berlin, passed away at the Coos County Nursing Home after a period of failing health. He was born in Berlin on April 16, 1937, the son of the late Louis and Laura (Turgeon) Bisson. Don graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1954 and worked as a teller for Berlin Savings Bank & Trust Co.,...
Pauline A. Lambertson
May 8, 2025
Pauline A. Lambertson, 101, of Gorham, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 8, 2025 at her granddaughter’s home surrounded by her family that loved her dearly. She was born in Berlin on May 31, 1923 the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Sullivan) Perry and had lived in Gorham, NH most her life. She then moved to Readfield, ME for several...
Lillian Mary (Hart) Osgood
May 6, 2025
Lillian Mary (Hart) Osgood departed for Glory on May 6, 2025 at Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin, NH surrounded by those who loved her, She was born on February 12, 1935 in North Paris, ME to Inez May (Estes) Hart and Arthur C. Hart.
Lillian married Francis (Frank) Osgood Jr and raised two children, Debra (Osgood) Page and David Osgood....
Gregory L. Norris
May 4, 2025
Gregory L. Norris, 59, of Berlin, passed away on May 4, 2025 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Lawrence, MA on May 12, 1965 the son of the late Lawrence and Diane (Runge) Norris and was raised in Salem, NH. He had also resided in Windham, NH prior to moving to Berlin several years ago....
Isabelle L Arsenault
May 2, 2025
Isabelle L. Arsenault, of Berlin, passed away on Friday evening, May 2, 2025, at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital, after a debilitating injury received from a bad fall at her home on March 5th. She was 92.
Born in Berlin NH on March 20, 1933, she was the daughter of Phillip and Rose (Nadeau) Bergeron, both of Berlin.
Isabelle attended the Guardian Angel...
Rene A. "Bo" Lafrancois
Apr 29, 2025
Rene “Bo” Lafrancois passed away at his home early on Tuesday April 29, 2025, following a battle with pancreatic cancer, with his family in his presence. The son of the late Rene and Elda (Nicoletti) Lafrancois, Bo was born in Berlin on February 11, 1953. He attended local schools, including St. Pat’s and Berlin High School, where he was a...
Beverly L. Bryant
Apr 28, 2025
Mrs. Beverly L. Bryant, 95, of Berlin, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born on March 2, 1930 in Wells, ME, the daughter of the late Lloyd Phillips and Margaret (McDonald) Phillips Allen. Bev grew up in Highpine, Wells, Maine and graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1947,...
Linda Diane Chaisson
Apr 27, 2025
Linda D. Chaisson, 77, passed away on April 27, 2025 after complications from diabetes and heart disease. Born in Berlin, NH on May 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. Ordway, Jr. and Doreen M. (Taylor) Ordway. She was also pre-deceased by infant son Jeffrey Letellier.
Linda was a lifelong resident of Berlin and a member of...
Darrell D. Suitter
Apr 24, 2025
Darrell D. Suitter passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2025 at the age of 77. He was born October 15th, in Houlton, Maine, the 14th child to the late Bert and Hazel (Ellis) Suitter.
He went to Houlton High School. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army, Vietnam War, 25th Infantry Division. He is a...
Michael P. Horne
Apr 22, 2025
Michael P. Horne, 73, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025. Born in Berlin on December 27th, 1951. Mike was the son of the late Robert and Catherine (Sgrulloni) Horne. A lifelong resident of Berlin, Mike graduated from Berlin High School and was a decades-long employee of the local paper mill before retiring several...
Margurita C. Burlock
Apr 18, 2025
Margurita C. Burlock, 82, of Berlin, passed away on Friday April 18, 2025 at her home. She was born in Lubbock, TX on March 30, 1943 the daughter of Savas and Rita (Cacais) Garza and was raised there. She moved to Berlin in 1988 after meeting her husband, Floyd. She was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, the Ryan-Scammon Post...
Helen D Marcou
Apr 17, 2025
Helen D. Marcou, 71, of Gorham, passed away on Thursday April 17, 2025 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Berlin on November 24, 1953 the daughter of Wilfred and Alice (Hurley) Gilbert and was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and had been employed...
Doris A. Taylor
Apr 16, 2025
Mrs. Doris A. Taylor, 93, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin after a period of failing health. She was born in Berlin on June 6, 1931 the daughter of the late Arthur A. and Marie Claire (Rochefort) Paquette and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Notre Dame High School,...
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