Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks

02/04/2026

Barnstead – Robert M. Hanselman, 70, of Barnstead, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on February 18, 1955, in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late Kenneth and Kathleen (Cleary) Hanselman. Bob was one of seven children and coming from a large family, the love, the family ties and of course the "craziness" was abundant. Siblings became best friends. Bob enjoyed adventure, fishing, hiking, camping, sledding and ice skating. He had a thirst for knowledge and was inquisitive about all things which made him very intellectual. He was very witty, full of unending stories all portrayed as true though we all knew Bob. He kept relationships alive and wore his heart on his sleeve. You always knew how Bob felt.

Bob was educated in St. Joseph's the Carpenter School in Roselle, continued his education in West Essex Regional High School in North Caldwell, NJ and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University in Political Science.

Bob worked for many years in computer software publishing sales initially for the major national newspapers and then branched out to software sales to additional industries. He traveled nationally and internationally in his career and loved it, China being his favorite destination. He was an avid reader, a writer at heart, (and artist) and deeply devoted to his church family. He was a proud member of Joy Church in Pittsfield.

Bob was a Heart Transplant recipient in 2009 and was blessed with 16 additional years of life. Throughout the journey, the medical care, compassion and support provided by the Heart Transplant Team at Brigham and Women's Hospital was truly incredible. Bob was profoundly grateful for the dedication shown by everyone at the hospital and our family remains thankful for the time we were given because of their expertise and kindness.

Bob believed confidence could carry you just about anywhere—and often did. He never met a stranger, insisted on conversation wherever he went, and had a habit of talking his way into situations he may or may not have been qualified for. He loved good stories and making people laugh. His greatest pride, however, was his son, Jared, who truly meant the world to him and whom he spoke of often and with unmistakable love. Above all, Bob wanted to be remembered for his love—his love for his family and friends, and the deep connections he formed with others, and the way he used humor, conversation, and confidence to remind people they mattered.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Maureen, Eileen, and Sean.

He is survived by his son, Jared Hanselman, and his wife, Erin Stone; his siblings, Kathleen Peltier (Brian), Kevin Hanselman, and Joanne Stiesi (Gary); his special nephew, Sean White, his sister-in-law, Eleana Hanselman and his former wife Susan Hanselman, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held June 27, 2026, 11am, at his home. For details about his Celebration of Life please visit: www.thefoxandcrowfarm.com/rmhanselman

02/04/2026

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Marion Eugenie Leacock Lenaerts, 91, of Pittsfield, passed away on December 26, 2025 at The Courville in Manchester, NH after a period of declining health. Marion was born in Manhattan on June 12, 1934, the only child of the late Renola Eugenie (Murphy) and Carlyle Nugent Leacock, who were immigrants from Trinidad. Marion was raised in Queens, NY, and graduated from Hunter High School and received a B.A. from Hunter College in 1956. She held lifelong friendships with several people from grammar school.

Marion began her adult life working at Macy’s in New York City. In October of 1958, while on a date with someone else, she met (the more interesting) John Lenaerts at the White Horse Tavern. A courtship ensued, and they were married on Valentine’s Day in 1959. Marion and John had two children, David Christopher born in 1960 and Victoria Eugenie in 1962. Marion and John raised their children in Melville, NY on Long Island.

In 1972, Marion and her good friend Gloria Jackier opened the Artisan House in Northport, NY, which is still there, but in a different form. Marion was always creative and involved in one or another craft project and was particularly talented at macrame and quilting. She also played tennis and volleyball in Melville.

In 1968, the family started a summer vacation tradition at the Glen & Glade campground on Jenness Pond in Northwood, NH. When John retired in 1986, they purchased an antique house and barn down the street from the Glen & Glade and transformed the barn into a unique, hand-crafted retirement home. John became involved in the Pittsfield community, and Marion was part of local quilting and bridge clubs. Her quilts were exhibited several times at the Capital Quilters Guild show in Concord. Marion worked part time at McQuade’s in Concord and helped create sets and costumes for local theater groups. She and John regularly collected antiques, and for many years Marion had a booth and worked at Parker French in Northwood.

Marion was predeceased by her parents and husband. John passed away in 2013 and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Marion leaves her children, David “Christopher” Lenaerts (Andrea) of Buckland MA and Vicky Crespo of Oneonta NY, along with three cherished granddaughters, Kyla Coddington (Michael), Brianna Crespo, and Ursula Lenaerts; and two great-grandchildren Kamdyn and Kaleb Coddington. Marion was a social person and left behind many good friends and nieces and nephews. Marion’s family will also be forever grateful to her good friend, Rich Mechaber, who was like a son to Marion and John.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11AM at the Roan Family Funeral Home, Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway in Epsom, NH. Family and friends are invited to begin gathering at 10:30AM. Light refreshments will immediately follow the service.

Marion was born on June 12th, 1934 and passed away on December 26th, 2025 at the age of 91

02/02/2026

Diane M. Bell, 41, of Pittsfield, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Concord Hospital following a period of declining heart health.
She was born on September 6, 1984, in Haverhill, MA, daughter of Pattie Bell of Pittsfield and the late Everett E. Rickett. Over the years Diane worked odd jobs here and there with Market Basket and Dunkin Donuts. She enjoyed coloring, doing diamond art and riding her electric bike.
Besides her father, she was predeceased by a son, Matuze.
She is survived by her children, James, Layla, Azariah and Phoenix; her sisters, Alice Bell and Penny Gifford and her husband Scott; brothers, Everett (Ricky) Rickett, Gene Rickett and David Rickett.
There are no services scheduled at this time. The Roan Family Funeral Home- Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom is assisting the family with arrangements.

Diane was born on September 6th, 1984 and passed away on January 31st, 2026 at the age of 41

02/02/2026

EPSOM – Therese D. Riel, 95, of Epsom and formerly of Pittsfield, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Presidential Oaks in Concord.

Born on January 24, 1931, in Laconia, NH, she was the daughter of the late Raoul and Yvonne (Morin) Drouin. Therese graduated from Laconia High School in 1948 before moving to Lake Worth, Florida, where she worked as a waitress and later as a chef at the Flamingo restaurant.

In 1952, her parents purchased the Washington House in Pittsfield, NH. At their request, Therese returned home in February 1953 to help run the hotel, which she continued to do until it was sold in 1973. She was also a long-time employee of Cambion Electronics and Sprague Electric.

Remembered as a "spitfire," Mrs. Riel was a true candy connoisseur who enjoyed weekly trips to the Bon-Ton. She loved camping—a tradition she continued until age 92—where she enjoyed people-watching and keeping her French-speaking skills sharp. She also enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially helping with her grandchildren in her later years.

Therese was predeceased by her husband, Cleon V. Riel, Sr., and her siblings: Robert Drouin, Joan Fernandez, Paul Drouin, Victor Drouin, and Claire Wentworth.

She is survived by her children, Cleon V. “Kip” Riel, Jr., and Lurene R. Haskell (husband Craig); her grandchildren, Marissa R. Butterfield (husband Justin) and Shelby Y. Burgess (husband Nate); and two great-grandchildren, Jason P. Butterfield and Cleon D. “Kippy” Burgess. She also leaves behind her favorite daughter-in-law, Kelly E. Riel, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 10AM-12PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home – Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. A brief service of remembrance will begin at 12PM in the funeral home, followed by light refreshments. Interment will be held in the spring. Therese loved flowers, but should you choose to make a donation in her memory, please consider Granite VNA Hospice, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH, 03301 or The Alzheimer’s Association, 15 Constitution Drive, Suite 1G, Bedford, NH 03110.

Therese was born on January 24th, 1931 and passed away on February 1st, 2026 at the age of 95

01/28/2026

EPSOM – Paul David Morency, 76, of Epsom, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home with his loving wife, Dale, by his side after a brief illness.

Born on June 4, 1949, in Concord, NH, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Marguerite M. (Ayotte) Morency.

Paul was raised and educated in Laconia, NH. He received his Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting and went on to be employed at Cambion in Pittsfield, Freudenberg NOK, and at Home Depot for the last 20 years. Paul was a loving father and husband who will be greatly missed.

Paul was a proud United States Navy Veteran having served from 1969 to 1973 aboard the USS WASP and the USS Belknap during the Vietnam War as a 3rd Class Machinist’s Mate.

He was a devout parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Northwood and served as a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1998, including a few years as Grand Knight. He taught religious education and served as a youth group coordinator. His strong baritone voice was heard for decades as he was a longtime member of the parish choir. He portrayed Saint Nicholas for many years during parish Christmas events as well as visiting local nursing homes to sing carols.

For decades, Paul was the Master of Ceremony at Epsom Old Home Days and in 2023, he was chosen as Epsom’s Citizen of the Year. During the 1990’s, Paul coached youth soccer and assisted with EYAA events. Paul was a longtime performer in the Odd Fellow’s Variety Shows and was the MC of the one and only Epsom 100 Hour Infothon.

In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his daughter, Carmen Irwin Hale.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dale H. Morency; son, Ethan D. Morency and his fiancée Cassandra Isabelle of Chichester, NH; sons-in-law, Brian Hale of Saucier, MS and Ryan Irwin and his wife, ShuLin of Camano Island, WA; granddaughter, Sophia Irwin; brother, John Morency and his wife, Jane of Chelmsford, MA; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Roan Family Funeral Home – Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday February 7, 2026, at 10:00am at St. Joseph Church, 844 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH. Interment with Military Honors will be scheduled in the spring at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus or Epsom Food Pantry in Paul’s memory. To share a memory or offer condolences please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com.

https://roanfamilyfuneral.com/obituaries/paul-morency

Paul was born on June 4th, 1949 and passed away on January 21st, 2026 at the age of 76

01/26/2026

What a crazy day a half its been……hoping the one for next weekend changes course 😩

01/23/2026

With so much snow coming Sunday into Monday how are you preparing????

We did the milk and bread check and even blew up the snow tubes for the kids!

01/13/2026

Mrs. Wendy Yee, 88, formerly of Pittsfield/Portsmouth, NH and CA, passed peacefully to join our Lord on 9 Nov 2025 at The Birches of Concord, NH.

Mother, born 5 Nov 1937 in Schenectady, NY; daughter to Samuel and Anne [Hayden] Faber; graduated from Nott Terrace HS. In 1959, she graduated from U of Rochester and married her college sweetheart, LTJG Gordon Forrest Young Jr.

Mother’s parents and older sister, Carole Moss predeceased her. In 1979, the love of her life, Francis C. Yee, passed in her loving embrace. In 2023, she lost her college sweetheart with whom she shared a lifelong appreciation for poetry.

She is survived by her daughter, Annette [Young] Czack, her husband James of Loudon, NH; grandchildren Langdon Tarbell, his loving wife Molly [Deame], great granddaughter Lucia Josephine of New Castle, NH; Josephine Tarbell Toepfer, her devoted husband, Owen, great grandchildren Lawrence Thomas, ‘Bonnie’ Blanche Magdalene and Dominic Emil Langdon of Phoenix, AZ.

Wendy emphatically requested no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Regina Maria Academy, 842 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261. The Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway.

Wendy was born on November 5th, 1937 and passed away on November 9th, 2025 at the age of 88

01/10/2026

New Durham – Margaret R. Wheeler, 74, of New Durham, passed unexpectedly at her home on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Peg, as she was known to friends and family, was born on November 10, 1951 in Laconia, she was child number 9 of 10 children; she was the daughter of the late Joseph Roy and Miriam (Staffeld) Wheeler.

She was a resident of Pittsfield for many years and was very involved with horses, training, riding and showing which sparked the love of horses in her children as well. She enjoyed being out in nature and loved her dog, dagwood.

Besides her mother, she was predeceased by a son, Lee Wheeler.

She is survived by her children, Daniele Plourde, André Plourde and stepdaughter, Dawn Plourde and her husband Carlton Mayo; three grandchildren, Makayala, Morgan and Minnow as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 4PM-6PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home – 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom.

Margaret was born on November 10th, 1951 and passed away on January 5th, 2026 at the age of 74

01/09/2026

Its National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We support and appreciate our local police force everyday but wanted to make sure to say a special Thank You today 👮 🚔

01/07/2026

ROCHESTER – Charline Nadeau, 53, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
She was born on December 22, 1972 in Portland, ME; daughter of Mark and Patricia (Rhode) Currier.
Charline was most recently employed with Dunkin Donuts in Rochester. She enjoyed listening to music, baking and creating different works of art.
She is survived by her husband, Justin Nadeau of Rochester, children, Harley Rodney and her husband Kemar, Sadie Benoit, Logan Benoit and Chloe Benoit; three sisters, Desiree Currier, Sabrina Ecijan and Tasha McCoy as well as five grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
There are no services scheduled at this time. The Roan Family Funeral Home -Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charline was born on December 22nd, 1972 and passed away on December 25th, 2025 at the age of 53

01/05/2026

Marion Eugenie Leacock Lenaerts, 91, of Pittsfield, passed away on December 26, 2025 at The Courville in Manchester, NH after a period of declining health. Marion was born in Manhattan on June 12, 1934, the only child of the late Renola Eugenie (Murphy) and Carlyle Nugent Leacock, who were immigrants from Trinidad. Marion was raised in Queens, NY, and graduated from Hunter High School and received a B.A. from Hunter College in 1956. She held lifelong friendships with several people from grammar school.

Marion began her adult life working at Macy’s in New York City. In October of 1958, while on a date with someone else, she met (the more interesting) John Lenaerts at the White Horse Tavern. A courtship ensued, and they were married on Valentine’s Day in 1959. Marion and John had two children, David Christopher born in 1960 and Victoria Eugenie in 1962. Marion and John raised their children in Melville, NY on Long Island.

In 1972, Marion and her good friend Gloria Jackier opened the Artisan House in Northport, NY, which is still there, but in a different form. Marion was always creative and involved in one or another craft project and was particularly talented at macrame and quilting. She also played tennis and volleyball in Melville.

In 1968, the family started a summer vacation tradition at the Glen & Glade campground on Jenness Pond in Northwood, NH. When John retired in 1986, they purchased an antique house and barn down the street from the Glen & Glade and transformed the barn into a unique, hand-crafted retirement home. John became involved in the Pittsfield community, and Marion was part of local quilting and bridge clubs. Her quilts were exhibited several times at the Capital Quilters Guild show in Concord. Marion worked part time at McQuade’s in Concord and helped create sets and costumes for local theater groups. She and John regularly collected antiques, and for many years Marion had a booth and worked at Parker French in Northwood.

Marion was predeceased by her parents and husband. John passed away in 2013 and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Marion leaves her children, David “Christopher” Lenaerts (Andrea) of Buckland MA and Vicky Crespo of Oneonta NY, along with three cherished granddaughters, Kyla Coddington (Michael), Brianna Crespo, and Ursula Lenaerts; and two great-grandchildren Kamdyn and Kaleb Coddington. Marion was a social person and left behind many good friends and nieces and nephews. Marion’s family will also be forever grateful to her good friend, Rich Mechaber, who was like a son to Marion and John.

A memorial service with light refreshments will be held at a date to be determined in the spring of 2026 at the Roan Family Funeral Home, Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway in Epsom, NH.

Marion was born on June 12th, 1934 and passed away on December 26th, 2025 at the age of 91