All Obituaries

ALTON- Norman Hillsgrove passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 6, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Alton, having grown up on a dairy farm the eldest son of Fred and Ella (Goodwin) Hillsgrove. He attended Alton schools and Manchester Technical Institute. He worked as a machinist in Concord before starting his own business, Hillsgrove Machine, in 1979. After his retirement in 2003, Norm spent many enjoyable summer hours riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle. Winter...

Constance “Connie” Saucier, 93, of Boscawen, formerly of Suncook, passed away following a period of declining health on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home. Born on June 22, 1925 in Pembroke, she was the daughter of Joseph and Angelina (Cusson) Richard. Connie was employed as a weaver for many years at the Suncook Mills until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, making family heirlooms, taking walks outside during the warmer months and spending...

BOSCAWEN- Cyle Winseck, 32, of Boscawen, passed away on November 12, 2018. Born in Springfield, MA, Cyle was the son of Thomas Winseck and Andrea (Anderson) Winseck and step-son to Leigh Winseck.  He was raised and educated in Massachusetts before moving to New Hampshire. Cyle was employed as a heavy equipment operator and driver for Piedmont Excavation and Septic.  He enjoyed working on cars, his lifted trucks, tree climbing and snowmobiling.  Above all else, family was his...

EPSOM- Mr. Alfred G. Bickford, 85, of Epsom, passed away at home on November 11, 2018 after a period of declining health. Born in Concord, Al was the son of the late Alfred and Helen (Brown) Bickford.  A lifelong resident of Epsom, he was a graduate of Pembroke Academy Class of 1951 and later graduated from the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Manchester. Mr. Bickford was a Veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country for eight years during the Korean Conflict...

NOTTINGHAM – Gary A. Hodgdon, 60, of Nottingham, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at his home with his family by his side following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 2, 1958 in Concord, he was the son of the late Maurice and Jean (Andersen) Hodgdon. Gary worked for many years in the heating business before starting Hodgdon’s Heating, which he ran for 25 years. Gary had a big heart for helping those in need and was an all-around handyman who...

CONCORD- Butonga Zawadi, 25, of Concord, passed away on November 2, 2018 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, November 16th from 5 to 8 P.M. in The United Baptist Church, 39 Fayette St. in Concord. Services will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 10 A.M. in the United Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Blossom Hill Cemetery, Concord.  Assisting the family with arrangements is the Petit-Roan Funeral Home in Pembroke.

CONCORD- Nelly Uwituze, 24, of Concord, passed away on November 2, 2018 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, November 16th from 5 to 8 P.M. in The United Baptist Church, 39 Fayette St. in Concord. Services will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 10 A.M. in the United Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Blossom Hill Cemetery, Concord.  Assisting the family with arrangements is the Petit-Roan Funeral Home in Pembroke.  

CONCORD – Kenney J. Pelletier, 47, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Concord Hospital. Born on September 11, 1971, he was the son of the late Laureat and Pauline (Marcoux) Pelletier. Kenney was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots Fan. He enjoyed collecting and watching Horror and Sci-Fi Movies, reading comic books and was extremely well known for telling bad jokes which made him laugh the more he told them. He is survived by his...

CONCORD- Richard A. Tonkin, 66, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Born on March 30, 1952 in Concord, he was the son of the late Robert and Iva (Colby) Tonkin. Richard worked for many years in maintenance at the Concord Monitor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as watching his beloved Red Sox. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, John “Jacky” and Billy Tonkin. He is survived by his daughter, Roxanne Juttner and...

  PITTSFIELD – Marcia L. Lee, 73, of Pittsfield, passed away on Sunday October 28, 2018 at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord following a lengthy illness. Born on July 31, 1945 in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Dutch Parent and Elaine (Bessette) Hearn. Marcia worked for many years as an administrative assistant for Davis and Towle Insurance until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, online shopping and was an avid reader and collector of many...