Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Homes

03/07/2026

Setting grief boundaries will help you navigate hospice care with ease, and you can say no to help that isn’t what you want. When drawing up your care plan and end-of-life preplanning, it's important to discuss their personal boundaries openly with staff.

03/06/2026

Ralph E. Parker passed away February 19, 2026, at the age of 89 after declining health. He is survived by his loving wife Rosemary (Powers) Parker after 67 years of marriage, his son Paul Parker of Litchfield and daughter Kathy-Jean (Parker) Messier and her husband Daniel Messier of Nashua. Ralph...

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03/04/2026

John E. Hicks III, 59, a resident of Litchfield, NH, formerly of Weymouth, MA, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Born in Boston, MA, he was the beloved son of Geraldine P. Hicks and the late John E. Hicks, Jr.

John was raised and educated in Weymouth, MA, and was a...

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03/04/2026

Hospice care is the model of high-quality, compassionate care that helps patients and families live as fully as possible. We think Patch Adams said it best, "Our job is improving the quality of life, not just delaying death." Has a hospice worker helped a loved one? Let us know how they helped improve quality of life.

02/25/2026

During a military funeral, members of the Armed Forces are expected to wear their service dress uniform and be prepared to salute when: the hearse passes in front of them, anytime the flag-draped casket is moved, during the formal gun salute, during the playing of Taps and when the casket is lowered into the ground.

02/25/2026

Philip J. Parker, 83, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, following a brief illness.

Born in Fort Fairfield, he was the son of the late William L. Parker and Madeline (Higgins) Parker.
Philip was predeceased by his former...

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02/23/2026

Owen Douglas Surprenant, age 19, of Hudson, New Hampshire, passed away on Friday, February 20, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center due to complications from a recent surgery.

Born on October 21, 2006, in Nashua, New Hampshire, Owen was the beloved son of Douglas and Christie Surprenant of...

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02/23/2026

Flag etiquette dictates that every time an American flag is to be stored or presented during a ceremony, its handlers should fold it in half twice lengthwise; then starting with the end opposite the blue field, make a taut triangular fold. Handlers continue to fold the flag in triangles until the flag has formed a triangular “pillow” with the blue field showing on the outside. It’s a dignified way to treat the flag, and by extension a dignified way to treat the deceased.

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

Frederick Kearns, 91, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Born on March 14, 1934, in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late James and Clarice (Walker) Kearns. Fred was predeceased by his beloved wife of 34 years, Joan (O’Sullivan) Kearns; his...

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02/10/2026

Cynthia Ann (Widener) Garside, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of Fred Garside, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage.

Cynthia was born in Nashua, NH on December 29, 1935, to Albert and Helena...

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02/10/2026

Regrief is generally used to describe a child's grief, but it can be used for adults as well. As you continue on your journey through life and experience "big moments" (weddings, graduations, etc.) without your loved one, you may experience "regrief." Even if it's years later, the special occasion can cause you to feel the same grief you felt at the time of your loss.
In these situations, take a moment to acknowledge your grief and reflect on the memories you were able to share with your loved one. Know that they will always be with you in your heart.