Christine Annick Marie (Demarque) Eickelman
Mar 31, 2024
Christine Annick Marie (Demarque) Eickelmandied from a sudden and unexpected stroke at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon on March 31, 2024. In her final hours, she was in the company of her husband, Dale Eickelman, their two daughters, Amal Marie Eickelman, and Miriam Christine El Guémri. Also present were Amal's partner, Adam Herron, and their son Theoden; Miriam's daughters,...
Nancy Sutton (Brown) Cummings
Mar 3, 2024
Nancy Sutton (Brown) CummingsNancy Sutton (Brown) Cummings, 90, of The Greens at Hanover, died on March 3, 2024 after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Concord on July 26, 1933, the daughter of Farwell and Mary Elizabeth (Lake) Brown. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1951. She attended Pembroke College before transferring to Colby Junior College, now...
John Barton Kuhns
Feb 20, 2024
John Barton Kuhns, a former publisher of the Valley News who led the paper to growth and journalistic distinction, died of complications of the flu in Boston on February 20, 2024. He was 77. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 28, 1947, to Connie Kuhns and Barton Kuhns, John grew up in Omaha with long Nebraskan roots, and he...
Wayne P. Bates
Jan 25, 2024
Wayne P. Bates, 87, of Lyme, NH, passed away on the morning of January 25th, 2024 after a brief hospitalization. He was born at Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon, NH on July 10th, 1936 to Sarah (Pushee) Bates and Zelma Bates. Wayne was an only child. A standout in Track and Field, he graduated from Lebanon High School...
Susan Moffat Davidson
Jan 24, 2024
Susan Moffat Davidson of Hanover, died unexpectedly at home on January 24th. Earlier that day, Susan had practiced her flute and taken a riding lesson on her horse, Pep. A memorial service is being planned for the spring. Susan, the daughter of the late Grace M. and Sidney W. Davidson, was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 18th, 1946....
Kathleen E. Benson
Jan 17, 2024
Kathleen E. Benson, age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on January 17, 2024, at Kendal at Hanover, in Hanover NH. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Kate was predeceased by her loving husband, William (Bill) in 2016. She leaves behind her four children and their...
Newell Henry Clark
Jan 13, 2024
Newell Henry Clark, age 32, died quietly on January 13 in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was a senior computer science major at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Born in Hanover, New Hampshire, Newell grew up in White River Junction, Vermont. He attended the Upper Valley Waldorf School in Quechee from kindergarten through eighth grade and graduated from Hartford High School in...
Keith Mouser
Jan 9, 2024
Keith Mouser- On January 9th, 2024 the world lost a man full of mischief, smiles and a heart of pure gold, Keith Leroy Mouser, 67. Born September 2, 1956 in Ulysses, Kansas, a son of Alberta (Fast) and Cleo Mouser he was the youngest of three boys who were always up to something, whether it be hunting or fishing,...
Pieter (Pietie) Van Dyk Birnie
Jan 6, 2024
Pieter (Pietie) Van Dyk Birnie passed away on January 6, 2024 at her home in Hanover, surrounded by her three loving children. She was seventy-five. Pietie was born in Rochester, NY, to Orrin and Adrienne Van Dyk. She was raised in Ithaca, NY and was an intrepid swimmer and sailor, swimming across Cayuga Lake at age 10 with her...
William F. Quinn
Dec 16, 2023
William F. Quinn, 90, of Hanover, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, after period of declining health. Bill was born on June 23, 1933, to John and Agnes Quinn in Lowell Massachusetts. After Bill graduated from Keith Academy, he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering at Northeastern University in 1955 and a master's degree...
Mercedes Rivera Santa
Dec 10, 2023
Mercedes Rivera Santa, affectionately known as Mechis, peacefully passed away at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH on December 10, 2023 after a courageous seven-week battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Colombia April 22, 1958, she was the resilient middle child of seven siblings. Mercedes triumphed over extreme poverty in Colombia through unwavering determination. Working during the day...
Harry Hunter Holland (Hatch)
Dec 8, 2023
Harry Hunter Holland (Hatch) was a fearless and vibrant juggernaut of a man. He passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2023, with his wife Barbara by his side. Hatch was an indomitable, hard-charging, business-savvy man who reveled in his "boondocker" identity and constantly strived to entertain those close to him with sly humor and well-timed witticisms. Hatch was born...
John C. (Jack) Candon
Dec 5, 2023
John C. (Jack) Candon died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a brief illness. Jack was born in Rutland, Vermont on October 2, 1950, to Thomas H. Candon and Margaret Flynn Candon. He attended Christ the King School, and Mount St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, graduating with the class of 1968. He was a member...
David Rubin
Oct 30, 2023
David Rubin, age 90, died of natural causes in Hanover, NH on October 30, 2023. He was born in the Bronx on December 3, 1932, to Rebecca and Jack Rubin and grew up in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, a fan of egg cremes and the Brooklyn Dodgers. He attended James Madison High School and was a proud graduate...
Carol Chivers
Oct 2, 2023
Carol Chivers, 74, of Orford, NH passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. Carol is the daughter of the late Howard and Jane (Gile) Chivers of Hanover, NH. Carol is survived by her life partner of 37 years, James "Jim" Fields whom she shared a life, home and family with....
Carol Topping Baum
Sep 9, 2023
Carol Topping Baumdied on September 9, 2023, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born December 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to the late Charles and Gene (Walker) Topping. Carol grew up in New Castle, Delaware, and Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, while her father worked for the DuPont Co. in Wilmington, Delaware, as a civil engineer. Carol...
Alison Farrar
Sep 1, 2023
Alison Farrar 95, of Hanover, New Hampshire died peacefully September 1, 2023 with family and friends by her side. Born in Glen Cove, New York to James Drummond Erskine and Marion Rogers Erskine she was raised in Cold Spring Harbor, New York where her love of the sea and a passion for athletics was born. At a young age...
Edwin Wallace Lord, Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
Edwin Wallace Lord, Jr. of Hanover, NH, local sports super fan, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH. He lived 95 wonderful years, devoted to his family and friends. Ed was born in Ashby, MA on January 16, 1928, the only child of Edwin and Lois (Loveland) Lord. He graduated from...
Colonel James Melvin Mitchell, Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Colonel James Melvin Mitchell, Jr., "Jerry", passed away on August 22, 2023, surrounded by family at the Byrne Center. He is remembered for his passion for "joie de vivre", great sense of humor and faith in Country and mankind. Jerry was born September 21, 1929, in the shadow of the Marine Corps Barracks in Anacostia, Washington DC. He was...
Donna Stinson
Jul 27, 2023
Donna Stinsonpassed away peacefully at home on July 27th, the day after a great round of golf. It's only fitting that her heart grew too big as her spirit was constantly filled with joy and love. The grand-daughter of the late John Sanford, Donna grew up in the Killington-Rutland area and graduated from Rutland High School. After RHS, she...
