Local Obituaries
Erwin Emerson Dr. Morse
Sep 30, 2014
Dr. E. Emerson Morse Berlina"Dr. Erwin Emerson Morse,98, passed away Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 in Berlin, NH after a brief illness. He was born October 6, 1915 in Willimantic, CT, son of Erwin Emerson and Julia Maude Lathrop Morse. He was graduated from Newton High School, Newton MA in 1932, Bowdoin College in 1936, cum laude. He received a Ph.D....
Lois Alger
Sep 30, 2014
Milan Lois Burgess Alger, 74, a 50-year resident of Milan, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, after a two-month effort to recover from a brain aneurysm. She was a former director and trustee of the Milan Public Library, a former columnist, reporter and editor for several North Country publications, and an award-winning freelance writer....
Gertrude F. Charest
Sep 29, 2014
Gertrude F. Charest, 94, of Berlin, passed away Monday September 29, 2014 at the Coos County Nursing Home. She was born in Berlin on October 13, 1919 the daughter of Edward and Florida (Audet) Lacroix and was a lifelong resident. She was a member of St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish, a former member of St. Kieran Church and...
Robert S. Platt
Sep 27, 2014
Robert S. Platt, 82, of Gorham, died on Saturday Sept. 27, 2014 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH. Born on Aug. 11, 1932 in Modesto, CA, he was the son of Lorel and Joan (Fautt) Platt. He was a 1950 graduate of Richmond Trade Technical School in Richmond, CA, and an alumnus of Healds Business College, Alan Hancock...
Olive I. (Bisson) Sullivan
Sep 21, 2014
Olive I. (Bisson) Sullivan, 98, passed away on Sept 21st, 2014 after an extended period of failing health. Olive was born in Berlin on June 3rd, 1916 the daughter of Francois and Maxima (Nadeau) Bisson. She was a lifelong resident of Berlin and took great pride in her community and her Franco-American heritage. Olive was one of 15 children and...
Andrew Welsh
Sep 19, 2014
Andrew G. Welsh, 55, born November 6, 1958 in Berlin, NH passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2014 leaving his family and friends with memories of his smile, charm and love for life. Andy loved life and lived it to the fullest never wasting a moment. He was an avid skier, hiker and loved to ride his Harley. The raising...
Colleen R. Goupil
Sep 18, 2014
Colleen R. (Sweet) Goupil, 87, of Gorham, NH, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin.Born in Berlin, July 30, 1927, she was the daughter of Harry and Iris (Jangro) Sweet. She graduated from Berlin High School and the Golden School of Beauty Culture in Portland, Maine. After a year working in Portland,...
Phyllis M. Crane
Sep 18, 2014
Phyllis M. Crane, 88, of Gorham, NH, passed away on Thursday September 18, 2014 at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born in Berlin on November 8, 1925 the daughter of the late Leo and Beatrice (Simpson) Gendron and was raised in Berlin. She moved to Mississippi and resided there for 47 years. She then...
Sheryl Robert
Sep 15, 2014
Sheryl Robert (April 30, 1955 - September 15, 2014) Sheryl Ann Robert of Gerrish Street passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2014 at home. She was 59. Born April 30, 1955 in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of Lucien and Jennie (Dalphonse) Robert. Sheryl grew up in Plaistow and Gorham NH (Cascade Flats) and graduated from Gorham High School....
Lea Leclerc
Sep 15, 2014
Berlin, NH Lea A. (Boudreau) Leclerc, a longtime resident of High Street, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at St Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berlin, NH following a period of declining health. She was 93. Born on May 12, 1921in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of Alfred and Philomene (St Onge) Boudreau. A lifelong resident...
Rosemary "Rosie" Wytrwal
Sep 14, 2014
Rosemary Rosie Wytrwal, 56, of Gorham, NH passed away on June 17, 2014 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 11, 1958 and grew up in Queens, NY. Rosie resided in New Hampshire for many years and was employed for seven years at Clarkies Market in Colebrook as a meat cutter and worked for the past...

Priscilla Gagne
Sep 12, 2014
Berlin, NH Priscilla L. (Gaulin) Gagne, a lifelong resident of Western Avenue, passed away Friday Morning September 12, 2014 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin following a period of declining heath. She was 77 years old. Born on August 8, 1937 in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of William and Marie Anne (Caouette) Gaulin. She attended St. Joseph's School...
Beatrice G. Landry
Sep 9, 2014
Beatrice G. (Legere) Landry, 88, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2014 at her home. She was born in Berlin on December 31, 1925 the daughter of Theothim and Marie (Baillargeon) Legere and was a lifelong resident. She had been employed by the City of Berlin in the Finance Department and was a member of Good Shepherd...
Joseph R. E. Blanchette
Sep 8, 2014
Joseph R.E. Blanchette, 79, of Berlin, passed away Monday morning September 8, 2014 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. Mr. Blanchette was born in Berlin on January 8, 1935, a son of the late Alfred and Laura (Paradis) Blanchette and was a lifelong resident. Joe was a 20 year Veteran in the U.S. Air Force, serving during Korea and...
Brenda Hawkins
Sep 8, 2014
Berlin, NH Brenda Lee (Giroux) Hawkins of Hutchins Street died unexpectedly Monday (September 8, 2014) at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH. She was 52. Born on November 19, 1961 in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of Real JL and Louise (Mailloux) Giroux. Brenda was a lifelong resident of Berlin and was a 1979 graduate of Berlin High School....
Doreen (Washburn) Charbonneau
Sep 6, 2014
Doreen (Washburn) Charbonneau, 55, of Western Ave., Berlin passed away at her home on Saturday morning September 6, 2014. She was born in Berlin on September 15, 1958 the daughter of the late Donald and Pauline (Amero) Washburn. Doreen grew up in Berlin and resided in Groveton for several years, before returning to Berlin. She worked as a Licensed Nurses...
Simone I. Torro
Sep 5, 2014
Simone I. Torro, 84, of Berlin, NH passed away on Friday September 5, 2014 at the Coos County Nursing Home. She was born in Berlin on March 11, 1930 the daughter of Alcais and Yvonne (Nault) Perrault and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Notre Dame High School with the Class of 1948. She had been employed by Emmas...
Omer Gagnon
Sep 5, 2014
Omer G. Gagnon, 84, passed away at his home on Friday evening September 5, 2014. He was born in Berlin on February 2, 1930, a son of the late Euclide and Emelia (Lafrance) Gagnon. He grew up in Berlin and had resided in West Milan before moving to Gorham in 2000. Omer had worked for Kellys Trucking for 27 years...
Robertine "Ruby" Barron
Sep 4, 2014
Robertine Ruby Barron, 80, of Berlin, passed away on Monday August 25, 2014 at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born in Fort Kent, ME on October 22, 1933 the daughter of Rene and Georgianna (Gagnon) Charette and lived in Berlin most of her life. She was a member of Good Shepherd Parish and was...
Carole A Cochrane
Sep 4, 2014
Enfield, CT Carole A Cochrane of Enfield CT, passed away Thursday, September 4 2014. She was 78. Born on July 11, 1936, she was the daughter Aristed and Lucy (Hickey) Rheaume. She was married to Ernest Cochrane. Carole was employed at the Gypsey Restaurant in Gorham, NH. Resided during the winter in Florida after her retirement. She was a communicant...