FRANKLIN — Armand J. Masse, 84, passed away at his home surrounded by his family.

SALISBURY, Md. — Jean Bickford Shaver, age 93, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 29, 2026, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake at Deer’s Head Hospital in Salisbury.

BELMONT — Kenneth Allyn Knowlton died July 7, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center a week before his 75th birthday, hand-in-hand with Barbara at his side, where in another world he will await for her to join him.

ALEXANDRIA — Frederick C. Platts, 73, passed away on July 7, 2026, at his farm in Alexandria.

GILFORD — Elaine Jane Gagnon, 79, of Gilford, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

ALEXANDRIA — Edith Simpson Grout, 94, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen L. Bouchet, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, who left us peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Concord, at the age of 68.

Charles Jeffrey Kalil "Jeff" died peacefully on May 29, 2026, in Mills River, North Carolina, at the age of 90, leaving behind a life defined by service, family, and enduring curiosity.

Richard Bixby, 89, of Bristol, surrounded by his family, went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 29, 2026.

BRISTOL — Raymond E. Bailey Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, retired New Hampshire state trooper, and lifelong sports fan, passed away July 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, and deep love for his family.

MEREDITH — Catherine Ann Durden Clark, 77, of Meredith, passed away on June 6, 2026.

GILFORD — Keith David Loureiro, 53, of Gilford, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2026.

LACONIA — Sherman O. Thompson passed away peacefully with family in his home on July 5, 2026.

Timothy Daniel Dunbar, 64, of Lake Suzy, Florida, died June 19, 2026.

Darren Richard Robitaille Sr. passed away at the age of 60, after his long battle with throat cancer on June 27, 2026.

It is with both heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we celebrate the life of George W. Sleeper, who passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on March 13, 1944, in Franklin, George was a beloved brother, veteran, and friend to many.