Stockbridge Funeral Home

27/06/2023

23/09/2021

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to the beloved patriarch of our family, Leslie Cooper, who passed away September 17, 2021 at the age of 90. Whether you knew him as Leslie, Les, Tish, Tishy, Coop, Dad, Mr. Cooper, Grampa Coop, or Gumpy, he touched all our lives with his humor, wisdom, and caring.

Leslie was born on August 27, 1931, the son of William Parker Cooper and Marion Estelle (Gilmore) Cooper. A life-long resident of Exeter, he was a 1949 graduate of Exeter High School where he was active in athletics and the performing arts.

He attended the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 1953 with a major in history. Drafted near the end of the Korean War, he served in the United States Army as a stevedore in Goose Bay, Labrador and at Fort Eustis, Virginia. After his honorable discharge from the service he returned to the University of New Hampshire where he earned his Master’s in Education.

On January 8, 1955 he married Suzanne Elizabeth Maher, with whom he had four children: George Leslie, Cathy Sue, Nancy Elizabeth, and John Edward. He worked multiple jobs supporting the family.

After teaching briefly at the Watson Academy in Epping, he became a social studies teacher at Hampton Academy Junior High School, where he impacted the lives of a generation and a half of students. While we hope he imparted to them his love of history and world cultures, we are sure that he instilled in them the values of humor and compassion.

On September 28, 1973 he married Nancy Jean Rollins, with whom he would spend the rest of his life. They had one child together: Christopher Michael. There were many happy times at Wells Beach, Maine; at their timeshares in North Conway, Ormond Beach, Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and with friends and relatives in Exeter, Virginia, and Vermont.

Always involved in his children’s interests, he made many trips to hockey games and license plate collector conventions. He loved watching New England sports, and family gathered to watch important games with him.

A voracious reader, Leslie was a regular patron of the Exeter Public Library, from which he borrowed numerous books each week. He could be found most days with country music playing on the cable TV station while he read this week’s borrowed mystery, science fiction, or history books.

He enjoyed local and family history, researching and writing about topics such as the life of his mother, Marion Gilmore, and local 19th-century baseball player Tim Shinnick. He compiled a significant collection of Exeter postcards, some of which are featured in the book Postcards from Exeter.

He had a life-long love of the game of chess and of poetry. In his early years, his mother Marion sent his poems to the Exeter News Letter and some were published under his childhood nickname “Tishy” Cooper. In his last years he began writing poetry again, to his family’s delight.

In addition to his parents, Leslie was predeceased by his older brother, William Parker Cooper, Jr. and his grandson, Todd Leslie Warren. He leaves behind Nancy, his loving wife of 47 years; his children, George (Leslie), of South Portland, Maine, Cathy (Chip) Boardman of Burnt Hills, New York, Nancy Berlind of Dover, New Hampshire, John (Donna), of Exeter, and Christopher (Amanda) of Exeter; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. and many nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of traditional remembrances, please consider donating to the Exeter Public Library or Exeter Historical Society in Leslie’s name.

23/09/2021

Richard B. Mezquita

Feb. 13, 1939- Sept. 19, 2021







Son of Bernabe and Eliza Hazel Mezquita of Marblehead, Mass. Dick attended the Marblehead School system and Brewster Academy, where he was a 3 sport athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball. Dick then attended the University of New Hampshire and played football all four years, captaining the team during his senior season. He went on to continue his education at Keene State & completed his Masters from Fitchburg State.

Dick was a football coach/teacher at Franklin High School and Kingswood Regional High school where he developed their football program before moving to Milford to continue his coaching/teaching career.

In his later years he was the Principal at Timberlane Regional High School for 10 years before moving to SAU 9 in North Conway.

Dick was very active in New Hampshire athletics. He was president of the NHIAA and was involved with the UNH 100 Club. In addition, he coached the NH Shrine game twice and was inducted into the UNH Hall of Fame for football as well as the Marblehead Hall of Fame.

Dick is survived by his wife Mary of 60 years and their five children, Lynne Paradis, Scott (Anne) Mezquita, Carrie (Patrick) McDonough, Brad (Karen) Mezquita, Matthew Mezquita and Heather Goldsmith (predeceased). He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A private ceremony for immediate family will be held in Marblehead, MA. A Celebration of Life will be held at DiBurro’s in Haverhill, Massachusetts on October 17th from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in Dick’s memory to UNH Football through unh.edu/give/athletics.

23/09/2021

Michael D. Cassavaugh

Michael D. Cassavaugh, 67, of Exeter, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his
family on August 19, 2021.
He was born in Laconia, NH on October 10, 1953, and was the son of the late Nelson and
Donna (Murphy) Cassavaugh.
Mike was raised in Laconia where he attended and graduated from Laconia High School in
1971. He went on to graduate from Plymouth State University with a bachelor’s degree in
education. He was a proud member of the TKE fraternity. It was there that he met the love of his
life, Janice.
Mike worked for Hannaford Brothers for 45 years where he held a variety of management
positions, including Grocery Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Store Manager. He was a
very dedicated and loyal employee who absolutely loved his job.
He enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a
great craftsman who loved building furniture and spending time in his workshop. Mike’s
generosity and sense of humor will be missed.
Michael loved being a husband, father to his daughters, and most importantly cherished being a
“Papa” to his four grandchildren.
Mike was the husband of Janice M. Cassavaugh. They were married for 45 years.
He is survived by those who love and miss him most including his wife Janice Cassavaugh, two
daughters Sara Basbas and her husband James and their children Sophie and Drew, Abby
Picanso and her husband Zelio and their children Nora and Sadie. In addition, he is survived by
his brother Nelson Cassavaugh and his wife Colleen, his sister Bonnie McKinney and her
husband Bill, his brother Gregory Cassavaugh and his wife Angela, his brother-in-law Gary
Zimmerman and his wife Jane, his sister-in-law Joyce Dumais and her husband Tom, his
brother-in-law Glen Zimmerman and his wife Wendy, and his brother-in-law Gregg Zimmerman
and his wife Laura. Mike was predeceased by his sister Diana. He leaves behind several nieces
and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to share in a Celebration of his and Janice’s Lives on
September 25th from 10-1 at Stockbridge Funeral Home in Exeter, with burial to follow at Exeter
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brookhaven Hospice 2 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite
105 Bedford, NH 03110.

23/09/2021

Janice M. Cassavaugh

Janice M. Cassavaugh, 68, of Exeter, NH, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her
family on September 16th.
She was born in Manchester, NH on September 23, 1952, and was the daughter of the late
Francis and Dorothy (Sawtelle) Zimmerman.
Jan was raised in Exeter where she attended Saint Michael’s Parochial School through eighth
grade. She was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1970. She went on to receive her
bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State University in education. It was here that she was
president of her sorority XAZ and met the love of her life Michael, her husband of 45 years.
Jan was the caregiver of her family, staying home to raise her two daughters. She was very
active in her daughters’ lives, volunteering at school in numerous capacities including serving as
President of the Volleyball Boosters Club. She enjoyed watching her daughters play sports,
dance, and be involved in school activities. Later, she took on a role at Exeter Hospital, where
she worked for twenty years. She was the familiar, smiling face who greeted you as you walked
in the door at the hospital and got you where you needed to go.
She loved being a wife and mother, but her most favorite role was being “Jamma” to her four
grandchildren. She enjoyed having them at her house for crafting and sleepovers as well as
attending their school and sports events.
Janice was the wife of the late Michael D. Cassavaugh, who died on August 19,2021.
She is survived by those who miss and love her, including her two daughters Sara Basbas and
her husband James and their children Sophie and Drew, Abby Picanso and her husband Zelio
and their children Nora and Sadie. In addition Janice is survived by her brother Gary
Zimmerman and his wife Jane, her sister Joyce Dumais and her husband Tom, her brother Glen
Zimmerman and his wife Wendy, her brother Gregg Zimmerman and his wife Laura, her
brother-in-law Nelson Cassavaugh and his wife Colleen, her sister-in-law Bonnie McKinney and
her husband Bill, and her brother-in-law Gregory Cassavaugh and his wife Angela. She was
predeceased by her mother and father-in-law Nelson and Donna Cassavaugh and her
sister-in-law Diana. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to share in a Celebration of her and Michael’s Lives on
September 25th from 10-1 at Stockbridge Funeral Home in Exeter, with burial to follow at Exeter
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brookhaven Hospice 2 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite
105 Bedford, NH 03110.

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23/09/2021

Jeff Creeden, “Creedo”, passed away on Saturday, September 18th, following a brief illness.
Jeff was born on June 13th, 1959 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester where his mother was a
nurse. Jeff grew up in Exeter, enjoying youth sports. He graduated from Exeter High School in
1977. He joined his dad at Lucent Technologies where he worked for 31 years before retiring.
After obtaining his CDL license, he drove for Associated Buyers in Barrington, NH. Jeff was
passionate about all things outdoors and fostered this love in his boys; his greatest joy. Jeff
was predeceased by both of his parents, Joan MacLaren Hodsdon, and Gerald Creeden. He
leaves behind his wife Melanie Creeden, son Cameron, son Jeremiah and partner Katelyn and
only grandchild Maeverie, and Jeremiah’s mother Carole Creeden, step daughter Caitlin
Pascucci, sister Cathy Blaisdell and Dan, sister Julie Cuvellier and David, stepmother Brenda
Creeden, stepfather John Hodsdon, step brothers Mark Hodsdon and Beverly, Tim Hodsdon
and Cindy, along with many adoring nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a mighty
band of “brothers” who have loved and supported him for a lifetime. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made in his memory to any animal rescue of your choosing.
Calling Hours Friday, Sept 24th 4-7 pm
Outdoor Celebration of Life, Saturday Sept 25th at 1pm with story sharing at 2pm, at Cathy
Blaisdell’s, 44 Scrabble Road, Brentwood, NH. There will be a tent in case of inclement
weather. Please bring camp chairs.
Tie die, band t-shirts and flannels encouraged for both gathering

17/09/2021

Linda A. Johnston
Brentwood – Linda A. Johnston, 75, of Brentwood died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born In Lawrence, MA on January 11, 1946, the daughter of the late Robert and Eva (St. Pierre) DesBarbieux.
Linda was raised in Salem, NH, graduating from Salem High School. She attended the University of New Hampshire, majoring in Art. She met the love of her life, her husband of 55 years, Kevin Johnston, at Orcland Farms in West Newbury, MA where she gave riding lessons. Horses and competitive carriage driving were a passion of hers that she passed on to her daughters. She was a member of the American Driving Society and the Carriage Association of America. She and her horse Rockridge Mirage were a force to be reckoned with, as the trophy case filled with ribbons and trophies in her barn can attest to.
Linda was an artist and was active in the local art community for many years. She painted landscapes, wildlife, and portraits of family. She had an eye for beauty and often captured it with a camera so she could paint it later. She loved her historical home and filled it with antiques that she hunted for with single-minded determination, often having the perfect piece in mind and not stopping until she found it. She had extensive gardens surrounding her home and many plants filling the inside. The sunroom she designed was one of her favorite places. She was a former member of the Brentwood Garden Club and had volunteered at both the Swasey Central School and the Brentwood Public Libraries.
Linda was an integral part of building the family business, Sunrise Farms. She was her husband Kevin’s right hand and served as the bookkeeper in the early years. She was his valued sounding board as his business grew and changed. Her family was central to her life, especially her 8 grandchildren. She was their first and best art teacher. She taught them to sketch and paint, to model with clay, to build sculptures, and create miniature food for dollhouses. She had an extensive collection of dollhouses that she curated through the years. Each of her grandchildren had one of their own to decorate and furnish. They decorated the “village” for each holiday. She had a craft room filled with everything needed for them to create. She took them to museums and fostered a love of art that continues for each of them as they grow older.
Family members include her husband, Kevin B. Johnston, her children, Laura Smith, her husband Brent and their children Max, Tanner, and Eli, Michael Johnston, his wife, Kaori and their children Michiko and Takeshi, and Ruth-Ann Cooper, her husband, Chris, their children Abby, Maddy and Eva Cooper. As well as her brother, Kenneth DesBarbieux, of Weare, NH.
The family will receive friends and relatives for a Celebration of Her Life at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter on Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 2-4 PM, with a reception to follow at The Bungalow Club, 1 Franklin Street, Exeter, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seacoast Artist Association, seacoastartist.org, or the New Hampshire Art Association, nhartassociation.org.
Burial will be private.

17/09/2021

Greenland- Clarence “Hank” Gebo, 84 of Greenland died
Monday,September 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family
He was born September 26, 1936 in Amesbury, MA. the son of
the late Cecelia (Thiverge) Gebo.
Hank lived most of his life in Exeter with his wife,
until they moved to Greenland in 2007.
He worked for 35 years at Philips Exeter Academy
and was in charge of maintaining and making ice for the rinks.
Hank also worked keeping the athletic fields and school
grounds neat and organized.
Hank was an avid golfer with his son Don, and a former
member of Exeter Country Club and Pease Golf Course.
He was also an active member of St. Michaels Church in
Exeter, making crafts for the church fairs.
Family members include his wife of 65 years Aline L.(Brien)
Gebo, his children Paula Rowe and her husband Tim.
Don Gebo and his wife Patty, Annette Lyster and her
husband Rusty, and son Mark Gebo. Also 8 grandchildren
and 5 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated at St. Michael Church, corner of Front and
Lincoln Streets, Exeter on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10 am.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Burial will be private. If desired, donations may be made to
St. Vincent de Paul Society.

17/09/2021

Daniel P. McColley
Brentwood – Daniel P. McColley, 24, of Brentwood, NH died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
He was born June 19, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Michael P. and Susan L. (Heidt) McColley of Brentwood, NH.
Daniel was a graduate of Exeter High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College with a concentration in International Studies. He received the Baird Sustainability Fellow Award in his senior year at Dickinson. He ran cross-country and was a member of their Outing Club. He also completed a semester abroad at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyp in Mendoza, Argentina where he focused on Sustainability Studies. He was a Sustainability Consultant for the Thornton Tomasetti Company in Portland, ME.
While in High School, he was a captain of both his cross-country track teams. He was a member of the Outing Club, was a member of Granite State Flash, played local youth hockey and baseball and volunteered for the Best Buddies organization. He was passionate about hiking, skiing, surfing, biking, painting and travel. Daniel was also one of the original event organizers at Conner’s Climb Foundation. This eventually led to him becoming a board member with the Foundation.
In addition to his parents, family members include his sisters, Kayla McColley and Katrina McColley, his paternal grandparents, Donna and Jack McColley, his maternal grandparents, Richard and Peggy Heidt. He is also survived by several Aunts, Uncles, cousins, his girlfriend Jasmine Samuel, his beloved dog Scarlett and many cherished friends.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter, NH on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 5-7 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Michael Church, corner of Front and Lincoln Streets, Exeter, NH on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 11 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Connor’s Climb Foundation at www.connersclimb.org.

09/09/2021

LEO EDMOND GRIMARD
Leo Edmond Grimard, 88, of Epping left this world peacefully at his home on Monday, September 6, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Born April 30, 1933, in Epping, Leo was the son of the late Edmond and Alberta (Desjardins) Grimard and the youngest of five children. He was a lifelong resident of Epping, attended Epping Schools and served in the Army during the Korean War.
Leo loved a simple life, hard work and people. He was a devoted family man and the proud patriarch of five generations. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and did whatever he could to help others. Leo lived by example, was a true gentleman and was known for his friendly and positive outlook. His responses to most of life’s challenges were, “no problem”, “oh well.” or “what are you going to do”.
Leo was proud and passionate about his work as a brickmaker and forklift operator for W.S. Goodrich in Epping for over 32 years. After retiring from the brickyard, Leo operated a firewood business with his late wife, Nancy, for almost 20 years.
Starting work at the brickyard at the young age of 13, Leo loved talking about the brickyard’s history and sharing fascinating stories about the hard work, long hours and the men he worked with. Leo enjoyed spending time with family and friends, driving his 1963 Chevy II, cutting firewood, doing yardwork and expressing his creativity through woodworking and other projects like making birdbaths out of bricks or rocks.
Leo is predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Nancy Lee (Williams) Grimard and his oldest daughter Dale Nora Collins. He is survived by two daughters Leona Nancy Glidden and Cindy Lynn Grimard-Goss both of Epping. Leo was a proud grandfather, leaving three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren, including his grandson Leo ‘Buck’ Glidden, his wife Kristen and their sons Brett, Brandon and Mason; granddaughter Sherry Emmons, her husband Shane and their son Tyler and his wife Callia and their daughters Aurora, Ava and Isabella; and granddaughter Hope Myrissa Goss and her son Brixton. Leo also leaves sister-in-law Mary Petit of Exeter, wife of the late Normand Petit, former son-in-law Michael Goss of Epping and several nieces and nephews.
Leo is also predeceased by his grandson Craig Collins, son-in-law Waldo Glidden and stepfather Walter Gurski all of Epping, as well as four sisters and their husbands, Yvonne and Howard Beckman of Kensington, Lina and Robert Hamel of Newfields, Helen and Albert ‘Pikey’ Piecuch of Epping and Mary Rose ‘Elianne’ and Albert ‘Sonny’ Poliquin of Epping.
Leo will be deeply and forever missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Epping Fire and Rescue, 37 Pleasant Street, Epping, NH 03042 in memory of both Leo and Nancy Grimard.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited for the visiting hours to be held at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, in Exeter on Sunday, September 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Private burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Epping.

25/06/2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jamal Mobed, M.D., age 88 of Brentwood, NH. Jamal passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 peacefully surrounded by family and a tremendous amount of love. Passing on Father’s Day was fitting and symbolic of his role as Patriarch of our family.


Jamal was born on February 9, 1933,in Rezaiyeh (now Urmia) West Azerbaijan province, Iran. The youngest son from a prominent Iranian family. He was the youngest of nine siblings, four brothers and four sisters.


Jamal graduated with a Medical Degree from the University of Tehran, Iran in 1958. On his own, with $100 in his pocket, he made the 7,000 mile journey to the United States. He would tell stories of renting a room at the local YMCA.


In 1961, Jamal married, and they had three children. Through the years, they had lived in Iran and Massachusetts. In 1967, he joined the medical staff at Worcester Hahnemann Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts. In November of 1969, after becoming board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jamal was offered a position at Worcester Hahnemann Hospital with privileges in both obstetrics and gynecology. In January of 1971,Jamal Mobed became a United States citizen. It was in Worcester, MA that he worked in private practice as an OB/GYN for the next 45 years. During this time, Jamal literally delivered thousands of babies. Back in the day, patients would have Jamal’s home phone number and call 24/7 for all of their medical needs. His patients were like family.


In addition to his passion for medicine, Jamal had a passion for learning and a thirst for knowledge. In his spare time, he would read encyclopedias and periodicals. A dictionary by his bedside at all times. He was a lover of old classic movies including westerns. Johnny Guitar was a favorite. He was an animal lover. Jamal loved to garden and had many magazine worthy flower beds. He planted flowers, fruits and vegetables. He was a lover of nature. He loved standing in the rain under a good thunderstorm. He loved the views and peace of the mountains and ocean. Jamal had an antique Cadillac Sedan Deville that he drove with pride. He was able to showcase his car in the local 4th of July parade.


Jamal was a gifted physician, possessed a green thumb, but nothing could ever compare to his love and devotion for his family. Jamal was involved in his grandkids' lives. It was not uncommon for him to try to climb in the kids' bounce house, play hide and seek, sing a song and dance with the kids. We enjoyed weekly family dinners at his home.


Jamal will be missed by many, but most especially by his three children,daughter and son in law and six grandchildren., Ret. Capt. Jeffrey N Mobed USN and wife Desiree, David A Mobed, Rep. Melissa A Litchfield and husband Brad, and six grandchildren, Lt David Mobed USN, Nathan Mobed, Alex Litchfield, Emily Litchfield, Hollee Litchfield, and Jake Litchfield.


Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833. A Memorial service will be held immediately following the calling hours. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home and donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to either St. Patrick Parish, P.O. Box 60, Whitinsville, MA 01588 or to the New Hampshire Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 196, 104 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885.

25/06/2021

Gary Allan Foley, 51, of Dover, NH, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, June 24th, after fighting courageously for three weeks with cancer that had been in remission for four years.
On October 8th, 1969, Gary was born in Lowell, MA, to Paul and Gail Foley. In 1972, his family moved to Exeter, NH. Gary graduated from Exeter AREA High School in 1988. He excelled in multiple sports throughout his childhood years, with his passion being football and, in later years, golf.
After graduation, Gary worked at the Haverhill Paper Board, then ten years as a logistics coordinator for Cole-Haan in Greenland, NH, and spent the last 13 years in field services with Tradebe Environmental Services (formally United Oil); recently promoted to Field Services (FS) Service Center Manager. Gary was always a team member to be counted on day or night and the first to respond to emergency calls.
Gary would always go the extra mile to make sure he did everything to help anyone in need. He had a knack for bringing humor to any situation and enjoyed making those around him happy.
He was a devoted father to his two sons and loved spending time with family watching movies, playing golf, enjoying cookouts, playing video games, watching football, and was an avid griller. Some of his favorite times were spent cooking big meals for holiday celebrations.
He is survived by his sons; Tyler (Lindsey), of Somersworth, NH; Cameron (Madison), of Barrington, NH, brother; Stephen Foley (Deb) brother; Scott Foley (Heather) of Kingston, NH, along with nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at Stockbridge Funeral Home 141 Epping Rd in Exeter, NH, on Thursday, July 1st, 5-7pm, with a celebration of life beginning at 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Exeter Football Booster Club C/O Bill Ball, Exeter High School, 1 Blue Hawk Dr. Exeter, NH 03833

16/06/2021

Gary Webb Lamphere, MD



Exeter - Gary Webb Lamphere, MD passed away June 16th at his home in Exeter, NH. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lamphere, daughters, Jennifer Roberts, Amy Farnham, and son Judson Lamphere. Visitation will be Saturday 2pm-5pm at Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to St Vincent de Paul Community Assistance of Exeter or Rockingham VNA/Hospice. Obituary to follow.

11/06/2021

illness. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 1, 1922 to Peter and Gladys (Booth) Houghton, she has been a Stratham resident since 1936.
Evelyn was very active in the Stratham community serving as a Supervisor of the Checklist for the town and as a Trustee for the Wiggin Memorial Library. In addition, she was a member of the Stratham 76ers, Unity Club, Pilgrim Guild and many other local organizations.
Evelyn was also one of the original founders of the Stratham Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and an active volunteer at the Stratham Community Church Clothes Attic.
Until her illness, she danced weekly at the Rockingham Ballroom and was in a league at Bowl A Rama with her late companion and avid Boston sports fan cohort, Paul Laurent.
She is survived by her daughters Carol Barker and Donna Horton (Stephen) both of Stratham, three grandchildren: Pamela, Kristin and Jeffrey; and four great grandchildren: MeKenzie, Elliot, Cooper and Beckett. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Barker, son Paul Barker and brother Milton Houghton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private. The family would like to thank her nurse, Andrea, at RVNA and Hospice for the care she has provided the last year and a half. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to RVNA and Hospice, 137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833. Arrangements are by the Stockbridge Funeral Home, Exeter.

11/06/2021

Christopher Wheeler of Hampton NH passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Sunday morning. Chris was forever dedicated to his wife and children, Trish, Emily, and Charlie. His passing is an unfathomable loss to his family and friends.

Chris was nothing less than the best at what he set out be; husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, coach, teammate, and colleague. He was the finest example of the proverbial good guy and endlessly had a knack for knowing and doing the right thing.

Chris loved his life and everything in it. This is no surprise, as he invariably understood where he needed and wanted to go in life, did whatever was needed to get there, while enjoying every step of the journey and the successes he so well deserved . His accomplishments were diverse and innumerable, with family always remaining the center and focus of his life.

For all who knew Chris, there are many stories and memories which they will hold dear and will bring a smile to their face. At this difficult time, the family finds comfort in hearing and holding onto as many of these memories and stories as possible, and invites you to email them to rememberingchriswheeler@gmail.com .

As soon as it can be arranged, there will be a celebration of Chris’ life. The stories, memories, and pictures you send will be woven into the service. The family will get the word out through all available means once the plans are complete.