Local Obituaries
Robert A. Demers
Sep 25, 2011
Mr. Robert A. Demers, 78, of Gorham, NH passed away on Sunday August 28, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH. He was born in Goffstown, NH on July 7, 1933 the son of Cleo and Dorothy (Sutton) Demers and had resided in Gorham for many years. SERVICES: A Graveside service will be held at the Mt. Hayes...
Dr. William Pfeffer
Sep 25, 2011
Dr. William Pfeffer, Jr. of Randolph, NH, died September 25, 2011. Born April 25, 1921 to William Pfeffer, Sr. and Dorothy (Thomas) Pfeffer in Millburn, NJ, Dr. Pfeffer married Jean Wilkinson in 1943. He was a graduate of Millburn High School, Columbia University (42) and Harvard Medical School (44) and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society...
Emily C. (Germain) Tyler
Sep 24, 2011
Emily C. (Germain) Tyler, 88, formerly of Lancaster, NH, passed away on Saturday September 24, 2011 at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin. She was born in Lunenburg, VT on February 5, 1923 the daughter of Joseph and Carrie (Lamonte) Germain and lived in Milan for several years, Gorham for 26 years and then in Lancaster for 23 years...
Kenneth G. Joudrey
Sep 22, 2011
Wolfeboro, NH Kenneth G. Joudrey, 78, of Wolfeboro and formerly of Londonderry passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. Born on Sept 30, 1932 in Gorham, NH, he was the son of Linnis & Ellis (Douglas) Joudrey. Kenneth was a 1950 graduate of Gorham High School and then served in the US Army during the...
Janine (Beaurivage) Patenaude
Sep 22, 2011
Janine Patenaude, nee Jeannine Beaurivage, 86 of Berlin, died on the 22nd of September at her home, after a lengthy illness. Survivors include her son Norman Patenaude of Portsmouth, NH; her son Richard Patenaude of Fort Washington, MD; and her daughter Helen Davis of Brooksville, FL; five grandchildren, Colette Patenaude Silvis from Pennsylvania, Jeannine Davis Fischer from Oklahoma, Justin Davis...
Louise A. Guerin
Sep 22, 2011
Louise A. (Bergeron) Guerin, 55, of 12 Arlington St., Berlin, NH passed away on Thursday September 22, 2011 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Berlin, NH on August 18, 1956 the daughter of late Philippe R. and Anita P. (Pitre) Bergeron and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Berlin High School with the Class...
Christine M. Moores
Sep 20, 2011
Mrs. Christine M. Moores, 58, of 39 Spruce St. in Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Berlin, NH on November 25, 1952 the daughter of Leon O. and Assunta Sue (Elia) Trottier and was a lifelong resident of Berlin. She was a graduate of Berlin High School...
Nelson F. Lapierre
Sep 16, 2011
Mr. Nelson F. LaPierre, 78, of 18 Mill St., Gorham, NH passed away on Friday September 16, 2011 at his home. He was born in Gorham, NH on March 2, 1933 the son of the late Philip and Katherine (Clough) LaPierre and was a lifelong resident. He served in the US Army and retired from James River Corp. in 1980...

Rene J. Lafrancois
Sep 12, 2011
Berlin Rene J. Lafrancois of Gendron Street passed away Monday September 12, 2011 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was 88. Born on September 7, 1923 in Berlin, NH, he was the son of Robert and Odila (Goudreau) Lefrancois. Rene was a lifelong resident of Berlin. In his younger days, he was a boxer, played on local hockey...
Joseph A. Poulin
Sep 12, 2011
Berlin, NH Joseph A. Poulin, a long time resident of Kent Street in Berlin, passed away Monday evening September 12, 2011 at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Home. He was 89. Born on February 22, 1922 in St. Methode, PQ, he was the son of Edmond & Marie Anne (Roberts) Poulin. A resident of Berlin since the age of five,...
Else A. Palmer
Sep 11, 2011
Mrs. Else A. Palmer, 85, of 39 Meadow Rd. in Shelburne, NH and formerly of West Long Branch, NJ, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at her home. She was born in Berlin, Germany on September 29, 1925 the daughter of Kurt and Margarethe Drugemuller. She resided in Germany until 1961 when she came to the US and lived...
Normand Husky Poirier
Sep 6, 2011
Berlin, NH Normand B. "Husky" Poirier of Countryside Avenue, Berlin, passed away Tuesday Morning September 6, 2011 at his home. He was 82. Born on February 1, 1929 in Berlin, NH, he was the son of Joseph and Yvonne (Gagnon) Poirier. A lifelong resident of Berlin, he was nicknamed "Husky" at a young age for his interest in training Husky...
Charles J. Losier
Sep 3, 2011
Mr. Charles J. Losier, 96, formerly of 173 Main Street, Gorham, NH passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin. He was born in Gilead, ME on March 4, 1915 the son of Larry and Catherine Losier and lived in Portland, ME from 1941 to 1945, where he worked in the shipyard for...
Joseph G. "Jerry" Theriault
Aug 31, 2011
Mr. Joseph G. Jerry Theriault, 87, of 457 Hillsboro St., Berlin, NH passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Berlin, NH on July 17, 1924 the son of Alphonse and Delia (Patrie) Theriault and was a lifelong resident. He was a US Marine Corps veteran and had fought in...
Pauline Theresa Martin
Aug 29, 2011
Pauline Theresa (Valliere) Martin, 78, died peacefully Monday, August 29, 2011 at Coos County Nursing Home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Donald N. Martin three sons: Claude Martin and his wife Faye of Austin, TX, David Martin and his wife Gina of Berlin, and Roland Martin of Berlin. Two daughters: Diane Viger...

Lorraine Mooney
Aug 27, 2011
Berlin, NH- Lorraine Pauline (Nolin) Mooney, 69, of Berlin, NH died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH following a long illness. She was born on January 29, 1942 in Berlin, NH the daughter of Eddie and Marieanne (Gilbert) Nolin. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1959 and then attended St. Louis School of...
Elsa M. (Rost) Chambers
Aug 27, 2011
Elsa Marie (Rost) Chambers, 92, of Quincy, MA passed away on Saturday morning August 27, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH. She was born in Boston, MA on February 15, 1919 the daughter of Maximilian R. and Freida P. (Haeffner) Rost and grew up in Milton, MA and later moved to Quincy, MA where she raised her...
Irene M. Swatsky
Aug 24, 2011
Mrs. Irene M. Swatsky, 85, of Laconia and formerly of 81 York St. in Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia. She was born in Berlin, NH on September 15, 1925 the daughter of Eddie and Emelia (Cadorette) Blanchette and lived in Berlin most of her life. Prior to her retirement,...
Milton E. Taylor
Aug 24, 2011
Mr. Milton E. Taylor, 82, of 49 Charron Ave., Berlin, NH passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Berlin, NH on June 9, 1929 the son of late Alex and Rose (Letellier) Taylor and was a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of the US Army and had been...
Juliette Roberge
Aug 23, 2011
Berlin, NH Juliette (Gagnon) Roberge formally of 609 Hillsboro St. in Berlin, died Tuesday August 23, 2011 at Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin, NH. She was 99. Born April 23, 1912 in Berlin, NH a daughter of Hyacinthe and Marie (Coulombe) Gagnon, she was a lifelong resident of Berlin. Juliette was married to Omer Roberge and together they raised...