Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks

10/28/2025

Did you know today is National First Responders Day!! They are some of our favorite people!! If you see them out and about be sure to give them a wave or a high five! We say it alot but Thank you if never enough! Epsom Fire Dept Chichester Fire Department Chichester Police Department BARNSTEAD FIRE RESCUE Barnstead Police Department Pittsfield Police Department Pittsfield Firefighters Association

10/25/2025

A great success!! Thank you to all who came out and made this event so great! Next year we have more in-store for this event! Vendors and food trucks oh my! Thank you Old Dogs Go To Helen for letting us support you

10/25/2025

We are here and ready for donations!! Come out say hi and help us support Old Dogs Go To Helen until noon!

10/24/2025

Don’t forget to come down tomorrow to our EPSOM location) between 9am and 12pm to support Old Dogs Go To Helen with some donations from their wish list! Let’s fill the hearse!!!!

10/21/2025

If you can’t join us on Saturday in Epsom your welcome to drop supplies before hand at either location.

10/21/2025

Are you coming to our fill-a-hearse event to benefit Old Dogs Go To Helen this Saturday at our Epsom location??? Posting the wish lists in case you need ideas!!!

We cannot wait! Hope to see you all there!

10/18/2025

EPSOM – James J. DePalo, 78, of Epsom, NH, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 16, 2025; at the Merrimack Community Hospice House.
He was born in Framingham, MA on April 6, 1947, son of the late Dr. Thomas DePalo and Caroline (Aggasiz) DePalo. James grew up in Milford, MA, was educated in the local schools and went on to earn his associate's degree in business from Fisher Jr. College in Worcester, MA.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He fought in Vietnam and was later assigned to presidential guard duty at Camp David under President Nixon. James worked for several years as a sales manager for Auto Zone and later for Quest Service Group performing fixture and display installations at box retail stores. He was an avid motorcyclist and took several tours to Lake George with his kids in his side car. He enjoyed both waterskiing and snow skiing. He was an all-around handyman, and you could always find him tinkering and fixing things. He also enjoyed reading and loved his family.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Dudley) DePalo with whom he shared 48 years of marriage, son, Raymond DePalo and daughter, Marybeth DePalo, sister, Connie (DePalo) Hourihan and her husband Richard, grandchildren, Isabella and David McSweeney, many nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved dog, "Sirus."
Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 27th from 10AM-11:30AM at the Roan Family Funeral Home – Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley, Epsom. A brief service will be held in the funeral home beginning at 11:30AM. Interment will follow with military honors at 1PM in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to either the Merrimack Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to Tunnels to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.

James was born on April 6th, 1947 and passed away on October 16th, 2025 at the age of 78

10/17/2025

CHICHESTER - Judith Mary Clark, affectionately known as Judy or Mrs. Clark, was born on October 5, 1942, in Concord, NH. She passed away at the age of 83 at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Judy was a cherished resident of Chichester, where she lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family, friends, and community.

Judy, a proud graduate of Concord High School's class of 1960, furthered her education at Westbrook Junior College of Portland, ME earning an Associate's Degree in 1962. Subsequently, she took education courses at NHTI and SNHU, setting the foundation for her lifelong dedication to the field of education. Judy's career in education began at the Superintendent of School's Office, SAU #8 from 1964 to 1970, followed by a distinguished tenure at Chichester Central School from 1977 to 2024. She served as a paraprofessional for 24 years, a substitute teacher for 10 years, and as a secretary to the Chichester School District Board for 35 years. Her commitment to education was a testament to her smartness and dedication, shaping many young minds throughout her career.

Judy was a woman of many loves. From her home, family, friends, to her cats, flowers, and the serene Suncook Lake, Judy embraced life with joy and gratitude. She was a regular at the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club and cherished the holiday season, especially Christmas, where she took great pleasure in buying gifts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a fantastic hostess, always ensuring her family felt welcomed and loved.

In addition to her parents, Oscar and Gertrude (Akerman) Parenteau, Judy was predeceased by her brother, Briand Parenteau.

Members of her family include her husband, A. Allan Clark of Chichester; sons, William “Bill” Clark and his wife, Mary of Chichester and John Clark and his wife, Darcy of Northfield; grandchildren, Rachel Clark of Chichester and Jack Clark of Northfield; step-granddaughter, Kaylie Hickey and her fiancé, Chris Gauss of Allenstown; step-great grandchildren, Cameron and Noah Gauss; sister-in-law, Catherine Ferriera Parenteau of Albany, NY and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 2pm to 5pm at the Roan Family Funeral Home-Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Hwy, Epsom. Judy will be buried at the Leavitt Cemetery in Chichester at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to your local SPCA or library.

Judy Clark was born on October 5th, 1942 and passed away on October 15th, 2025 at the age of 83

10/11/2025

After a busy week and a busy morning we are beyond excited for our funeral director Tessa and her husband Matt to celebrate the arrival of their first child this afternoon!!!

We can’t wait to meet him or her 💙🩷
We have all taken our vote!! What is your vote? Boy or girl???

10/10/2025

PITTSFIELD - Norman L. Gagnon, age 78, of Pittsfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born on September 3, 1947, in Concord, NH, Norman spent his lifetime dedicated to his family and serving his community through his work.

Norman was a hardworking and skilled individual who spent his career in the heating industry. He worked for Eastern Propane in Loudon, NH until his retirement. Outside of work, Norman had a passion for motorcycles. He loved the freedom and excitement that came with hitting the open road. But above all, what mattered most to Norman was his family. He cherished his children and grandchildren loved spending quality time with his family.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Roland Gagnon and Willis Glidden.

Members of his family include his wife, Gail (Penney) Gagnon; sons, Norman "Sam" Gagnon and his wife, Rhonda and Mikey Gagnon and his wife, Melody; daughter, Christina Burgess and her husband, Matt; grandchildren, Tyler, Derek, Hayley, Logan, Emilee, Michael, Caleb, Aiden and Emma; 6 great-grandchildren and his siblings, George, Mary, Loretta, Raymond and Skip.

A private graveside service with Military Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom will be assisting the family with arrangements.

Norman was born on September 3rd, 1947 and passed away on October 7th, 2025 at the age of 78

10/08/2025

A huge thank you to Keegan at 603 Pressure Washing for making our buildings look clean again! We look forward to their yearly baths!