Roan Family Funeral Home

07/22/2025

In case you missed the announcement yesterday, we are officially kicking off our 8th Annual School Supply Drive!!!

07/21/2025

It appears we have reached the middle of summer which means the beginning of our 8th Annual School Supply Drive!!! July 22nd through Aug. 25th. Our bin will be in the usual spot (to the right of the front door) at our Pembroke location only.

Its hard to believe we are in our 9th year here and when we began the school supply drive the girls were only 6 and 4! So because I like to look back on past years (kids growing and all!) I am including some pictures of past supply drives!

Our oldest starts high school this year and will again be taking the lead on the school supply donations, pictures and organizing. Our youngest is eager to check everything out that comes in and ready to complain about having to count and divide them equally 🤣

We couldn't do these community events without the help of the girls and you our community, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts

07/17/2025

Robert "Bob" G. Austin, 91, of Allenstown, formally of Bedford, passed away with family by his side on Monday July 14th, 2025, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester.

Bob was the oldest of five children born to parents, George and Ethel (MaGrath) Austin on January 8th, 1934, in Boston MA. Bob graduated from High School in Needham MA and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in 1956 with the rank of Staff Sargeant.

Bob was a friend to all, hardworking, a great sense of humor, and a family man. He loved to golf and cheer on his New England sports teams, was a tremendous singer and especially loved time with his family. After his discharge he worked at his father's gas station and later worked for Amoco, holding different positions in the company, receiving many awards, recognitions and was even featured in a magazine for his work ethic.

Besides his parents Bob was predeceased by his brother George S. Austin.

He is survived by his "Honey", Mary (Hughson) Austin of Allenstown, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Children, Barbara Legrow and her husband Kenneth of Barnstead, Lori Tremblay and her husband Norman of Mapleville, RI, Robert. G Austin, Jr. and his wife Claudia of Cleveland OH and Michael J. Austin and his wife Nicole of Marlton, NJ, siblings Carol Neu and her husband Peter, Jean Flaherty and husband John and Evelyn Cain, eleven grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

A period of visitation will be held on Monday AUGUST 18, 2025, from 11AM to 12PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke, NH. A brief service will be held in the funeral home beginning at 12 NOON. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island NY 10306; St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Children New England, Office of Philanthropy, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com.

https://www.roanfamilyfuneral.com/obituaries/robert-austin-jul-2025

Robert was born on January 8th, 1934 and passed away on July 14th, 2025 at the age of 91

07/09/2025

HOOKSETT – Jeanne M. Lyon, 82, of Hooksett, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester.

Jeanne was born on April 20, 1943, in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (St. Pierre) Dockx She was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1961, where she spent four years on the gymnastics team and was named most athletic.

Following high school, Jeanne went on to get her real estate license and ran her own company, Lyon Realty for many years. She loved to entertain and be social, spending time with her family, going to street rod events with her husband or one of their many cruises, especially to St. Maarten. In their younger years they even climbed Mt. Washington in only sneakers!

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, John ”Jack” Dockx.

She is survived by her loving husband, William “Bill” Lyon of Hooksett, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Children, Sherry Lyon of Las Vegas, NV; Stacy Plourde and her husband Edward “Ed” of Hooksett and Debra Piotrowski and her husband Thomas “Tom” of Hooksett, siblings, Richard Dockx and his wife Jan of Manchester, Peter Dockx and his wife Marilyn of Valley Village, CA and Susan Spagna and her husband Frank of Goffstown, grandchildren, Ryan Plourde, Sarah E. Plourde, Gavin Piotrowski and Ethan Piotrowski as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A period of visitation will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 9:30am-10:30am at the Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM at Holy Rosary Church, 21 Main Street, Hooksett. Interment will follow at Head Cemetery in Hooksett. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Make-A-Wish, 814 Elm Street #300, Manchester, NH 03101.

Jeanne was born on April 20th, 1943 and passed away on July 8th, 2025 at the age of 82

07/07/2025

CONCORD- Mr. Ricardo D. Spencer, 69, of Concord, passed away of natural causes at home on June 25, 2025.

Born in Montebello, CA, Rick was the son of Genevieve (Loya) Spencer and the late Daniel W. Spencer. He was raised and educated in California before moving to New England over 40 years ago.

Prior to his retirement, Rick was employed as a shipping and logistics coordinator for China Airlines. In earlier years, he was an avid hiker and fisherman. He also enjoyed his extensive record collection, archery and cooking.

He was predeceased by his sister, Robin Spencer.

In addition to his mother, Rick is survived by his son: Kyle Spencer, his daughters, Kassie Parker, Korilyn Martin and Kayla Jones; his grandchildren, his brother, Ralph Randy Spencer and his lifelong friend, George Marchand.

There will be no public services at this time. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

Rick was born on May 25th, 1956 and passed away on June 25th, 2025 at the age of 69

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

STRATHAM- Mrs. Rachel Anita (Daigle) Rondeau, 81, of Stratham, formerly of Pembroke, passed away unexpectedly at the Exeter Hospital on June 28, 2025.

Born in Lewiston, ME, Rachel was the daughter of the late Arthur and Muriel (Houle) Daigle. She was raised and educated in Portsmouth, NH at St. Patrick's Academy and was a resident of Stratham for over 31 years.

Rachel was a very strong and independent woman. After her husband passed in 1975, she continued to work full time while raising her three children as a single mother.

Prior to her retirement, Rachel was employed as a switchboard operator and later worked as a Corrections Officer for the State of New Hampshire. She later retired in order to raise her granddaughter, Sarah. As Sarah grew, Rachel fostered children and went on to own and operate Little Babes Daycare to occupy her time and share her love with many more children.

She took full advantage of her retirement and traveled with her son Richard and granddaughter Sarah. Their many trips included Disney, SeaWorld, Bush Gardens, Carlsbad Caverns, Roswell New Mexico, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and Six Flags New Jersey. As well as many day trips to our local theme parks. She loved swimming, like a fish in water. She could stay in the water for hours at a time. Her love for animals was unmeasurable. Her home was always filled with many pets to love. And in her quiet time, she loved paint by numbers and puzzles.

Rachel spent her later years spoiling her great granddaughters Hailey, Rachel and Briana. She loved nothing more than to be spending her time with them watching movies, reading, going for walks and the endless snuggles.

She was predeceased by her husband, Oswald Rondeau, her son Roger Rondeau and her sister, Jeanne McCartney.

Rachel is survived by her children: Richard Rondeau, Kevin Rondeau and Kenneth Rondeau; her grandchildren: Sarah Delisle, Gavin Rondeau and Mary Rondeau; her great grandchildren: Hailey Delisle, Rachel Delisle and Briana Delisle; and her siblings: Richard Daigle, Robert Daigle and Jaqueline Hersey; many nieces and nephews, as well as her lifelong friend Sheila Fogerty.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8th from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. in The Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main St. in Pembroke. A Funeral Service will follow at 12 P.M. in the Funeral Home. Services will conclude with burial in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Allenstown.

Rachel was born on November 23rd, 1943 and passed away on June 28th, 2025 at the age of 81

07/01/2025

ALLENSTOWN – Mariette Raymonde (Marquis) Biron, 85, passed away at her Hillsbrook Village residence in Allenstown NH, surrounded by her adoring family on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Born on September 30, 1939, in Paquetville, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Annette (Chaloux) Marquis. Mariette was the oldest of 13 children who were raised in Colebrook, NH where they were surrounded by laughter and love. Throughout her life, Mariette maintained deep bonds with her siblings, who cherished the strong family ties that sustained them all. She went on to graduate from The Academy of Our Lady of Grace.

Mariette married the love of her life, Edward A. Biron, Jr., “Junior,” on August 20, 1960. Together, they raised their family in Epsom, where they lived for 37 years, creating a home filled with love. Mariette and Junior's younger years were filled with hard work and the sacrifice of raising their six children, but they found solace on the dance floor. Those treasured evenings brought her joy throughout her life.

Mariette had a deep appreciation for music and nature's beauty. She was never happier than when spending time at their log cabin in Stewartstown, or near the meadows of her family's homestead in Colebrook – a place that connected her to her roots and brought her profound peace. Mariette also enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and friends, gardening, reading, and taking long walks, finding peace and renewal in these simple pleasures.

Prior to her retirement, Mariette worked at Hawaiian Isle and later Phoenix Mutual Insurance in Concord. She was a woman of profound faith and unwavering devotion. Mariette was a communicant of St. Jean the Baptist in Suncook, St. Thomas the Apostle in Homosassa, FL and most recently, Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsfield.

After retiring in 2006, Mariette and Junior wintered in Homosassa, FL, until his passing in 2019. In addition to her parents and husband, Mariette was predeceased by her brother, Fernand Marquis.

She is survived by her six children, Lise McClintock and her husband, Frank of Tamworth, Denise Cleasby and her husband, Larry of Barnstead, Roger Biron and his wife, Donna of Bow, Julie Conn and her husband, Bernie of Deerfield, Real Biron and his fiancée, Kathy DuPont of Center Barnstead and Marcel Biron and his significant other, Cathy Berry of Epsom; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her beloved siblings, Solange Simpson, Lisette Fauteux, Jacqueline Preve, Cecile Marquis Adams, Roger Marquis, Rita Robie, Leo Marquis, Claire Hadley, Marthe Stavrou, Giselle Marquis, and Diane Casey; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and her treasured lifelong friends, some of whom she had known since grade school.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, July 12th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 844 1st New Hampshire Turnpike in Northwood, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Albert Cemetery in West Stewartstown where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 20 River Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263 or online at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z359/home.

Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

https://roanfamilyfuneral.com/obituaries/mariette-biron

Mariette was born on September 30th, 1939 and passed away on June 27th, 2025 at the age of 85

07/01/2025

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06/30/2025

EPSOM – Larry L. Leppard, 81, of Epsom, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Larry was born on August 10, 1943, in Ft. Blanding, FL; son of the late Lawrence Leppard and June (Davis) Prunner. Larry was educated in the local schools and went on to Trade School earning his Master Plumber, Master Electrician and his Gas Pipe License with the State of NH, running his own business for many years, he was well known for being a hard worker, maybe even a workaholic.
When Larry was not working, he was a member of the Blazing Star Eurika Lodge #11 in Concord. He enjoyed gardening and cooking. He especially enjoyed giving tours at the Albacore Museum in Portsmouth, He served his country proudly in the US Navy until 1968 when he returned home to his family to begin his career.
Besides his parents, Larry was predeceased by his siblings, Roger and Dale Leppard.
He is survived by his sons, Scott Leppard and his wife Reneé Rheaume-Leppard of Loudon and Craige Leppard and his wife Robyn of Concord, grandchildren, Lauren, Cooper and Alyssa “Lulu” Leppard; siblings, Sandra Barcomb of Liverpool, NY and Randy Leppard of Syracuse, NY as well as several nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2pm at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Albacore Park, 569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

Larry was born on August 10th, 1943 and passed away on June 27th, 2025 at the age of 81

06/28/2025

To say we are proud is an understatement, to say we are thankful for our families and communities is also an understatement to say we are shocked is absolutely true!!!

We honestly had no clue we made Gold again this year!!! You have no idea how humbled we are to receive this title four years running.

Thank you will for the trust you place in us, we are truly blessed ❤️

And to our friends and colleagues in the north country Bryant Funeral Homes & Crematory Congratulations!!!!