All Obituaries

Virginia R. “Jeanie” Sokoloski, 72, of Mansfield Way, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Hospice House in Merrimack.  She was born in Revere, MA, the only child of Jacob and Virginia (Hafey) Foss.  While working at Thomas Strahan Wallpaper Co., she met and married Charles “Soko” Sokoloski.  In 1982 they moved from Chelea, MA to Alexandria, NH, settling in Bristol for many years.  Jeanie was a long-term employee at Shackett’s...

William T. Gealy, 71, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022.  He was one of two children born to James and Marie (Olkoski) in Rockville Center, NY.  He was raised in Levittown, NY and following graduation he worked for Western Electric as a telephone central office equipment installer in NYC.  His work led him to Puerto Rico and later to Massachusetts, where he met his wife Christine.  They settled in Danbury in 1979 where they raised their family.  He earned his Master...

ASHLAND-Terri J. Lessard, 67, died at home, Wednesday, May 18th after a long illness.  Terri was born in Plymouth, one of four children of Edgar and Claire (Laporte) Lessard.  Although her later years found Terri living in Ashland, her roots extend deep in the Plymouth area.  She was a graduate of Plymouth High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Music, (magna cum laude), and a Master’s degree in Education from Plymouth State University.  Music...

Troy U. Normandin, 32, died Monday, May 16 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after fighting against kidney disease for 11 years.  He was the son of John Normandin and Kimberly (Weisberg) Batchelder.  He attended schools within the Newfound Area.  He is survived by his son, Loki Normandin; father John Normandin of New Hampton; sisters: Miranda Batchelder of Danbury; Theresa Vintinner of Laconia; brothers: Travis Batchelder of Meredith; Jayson Normandin of Bristol;...

Gisele L. O’Neil, 66, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 after an untimely illness.  She was born in Nashua, the youngest of 11 children of Henry and Lucille (Houle) deMontigny.  She attended local schools and graduated from Hollis-Brookline High School.  She worked a number of jobs before meeting and marrying Robert O’Neil, Jr. in 1999.  She was then able to stay at home and care for her family.  The family lived in Hampton Falls until 2009 when they moved to...

Ruth W. Munroe, 82, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at home after a lengthy illness.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA, one of two daughters of Herbert and Barbara (Kimball) Wiezel. Ruth was born in Philadelphia PA but spent her childhood in West Hartford, CT. Her high school years were spent in Newton Lower Falls, MA and she graduated from Newton High School. Ruth earned her Bachelor of Education from UMASS Amherst and went on to work for various school districts, ending her career...

Beverly A. McKenna, 89, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, after a period of declining health.  She was born in Old Hill Village one of five children of Ionel and Carolyn (Robie) Dickinson.  Beverly lived most of her life in Bristol where she was an active member of the community.  She graduated from Bristol High School in 1950.  In her younger years, she worked at the dress shop in Bristol and for Bert Francis Electric.  She went on to...

Judy E. Goss, 74, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at home after a period of declining health.  She was born in Laconia the daughter of Wellington “Bunt” and Theresa “Janet” (Cote) Goss.  Raised in Meredith, she was a graduate of Inter-Lakes High School.  Judy went on to work as a mental health care worker at the NH State Hospital and the Laconia State School.  She later worked as a waitress at the Shangri-la.  In 1989 she married David...

Robert E. Walsh, formerly of Boston, died April 6th, peacefully at his home after a lengthy period of declining health. Bob was born in Newton, MA, the first of 5 children of Edmund F. Walsh and Barbara L. (Small) Walsh. The family moved to a small farm in Weston, MA in 1948 and it was there that Bob discovered his passion for horses and farming. As members of 4H, he and his brother Peter raised award-winning Hampshire sheep. When the flock reached 24, father decided it was time to move on...

BRISTOL, NH (formerly of San Diego, CA)-Joseph E. Rogers, 93, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Concord Hospital-Franklin after a period of declining health.  He was born in Stannard, VT the son of Lester and Rachel (Tatro) Rogers.  The family moved when he was four to Tilton, NH where he attended local schools.  He left school early to join the US Navy and serve during WWII and the Korean War, he later earned his GED.  While serving aboard the USS Wiltsie he earned the Good...