Roan Family Funeral Home

01/21/2026

HOOKSETT- Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Shackford, 75, of Hooksett passed away at Elliot Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born in Manchester, NH on December 9, 1950.

Betty enjoyed her dogs, Moxie and then W***y, they were her companions. She loved drawing, sewing, doing archery, and finding a good bargain at Goodwill.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, William and Doris (Dion) Shackford.

She is survived by her children, Angie Birch and her husband, Howard Birch of NY and Beth Prentiss of NH; grandchildren, Travis and his wife, Shannon Clough of NC, Robert Passeralli of NH, Mary Beth Bicknell of NH, Howard, Grace and Michael Birch of NY; great-grandchildren, Raleigh Clough and Sebastin Birch; her siblings, Kate Shackford and her husband, Robert Cochran from NH, Lorne Shackford and his wife, Tammy Shackford from GA, and Sandra Shackford and her husband, Gary McSwain from GA and several nieces, nephew and cousins.

Betty was a bonus mom to Crista Steinmetz, Jessica Andrew, Christopher Raymond, Robert Raymond and Jeffery Lamay.

A private graveside service will be held in the Spring at Head Cemetery in Hooksett. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society donate.cancer.org . The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Elizabeth was born on December 9th, 1950 and passed away on January 16th, 2026 at the age of 75

01/17/2026

Alphonse P. DiCicco, 89, a resident of Hooksett for 59 years, passed away on January 11, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was born on February 5, 1936 in Concord, NH to Alphonse P. DiCicco, Sr. and Florence J. (Wright) Dargie.

Alphonse “Al” graduated from Concord’s St. John’s High School in 1954, where he enjoyed playing on the baseball, football and basketball teams. He particularly enjoyed and excelled at his position of catcher on his high school baseball team, as well as on Concord’s American Legion and Sunset League teams.

After serving in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, Al graduated from the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business in 1962. He then began his career in Information Technology as a computer programmer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, E. Hartford, CT. Al was hired by Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Concord, NH in 1966, where he was a programmer/analyst and provided computer technical support for 28 years until his retirement.

Al held fond memories of his Italian grandparents who helped raise him during the difficult years surrounding WWII. Al was only 9 years old in 1945 when his father perished in the war. Losing his father at such a young age impressed upon him the importance of his role of husband and father -- and later, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was devoted to his entire family and actively supported their endeavors. He never missed a special event.

Al was an avid reader. He was also interested in New England sports, photography and aviation. He was a captivating storyteller with a great sense of humor. He had an innate sense of decency and treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. He and his wife, Claire, enjoyed spontaneous drives to the Seacoast and to the Lakes Region. They also took many road trips to various destinations across the country.

In addition to his parents, Al was predeceased by his stepfather, Amedie Dargie; brother, Joseph “Freddy” DiCicco; half-sister, Ann Michaud; son-in-law, Barry Nelson.

Al is survived by his wife of 63 years, Claire (Desmarais) DiCicco of Hooksett; children Lori (Frank) Clougherty of Manchester, Lisa (Ed) Morgan of Dayton ME and Benjamin Nelson of Pembroke; grandchildren J.T. (Karen) Compeau, Kerry (Alex) Broulidakis, Stephanie, Kyle and Milly Morgan; great-grandchildren Will, Max, Eli and Theo, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A period of visitation will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026 from 11AM to 12PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 21 Main Street, Hooksett. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 12PM. Due to severe chemical allergies within Al's family, the family respectfully requests that guests avoid wearing fragrances. Interment will be held in the spring at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Hooksett.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory may be made to the Hooksett Community Food Pantry, 35 Main St., Hooksett, NH 03106.

The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

Alphonse was born on February 5th, 1936 and passed away on January 11th, 2026 at the age of 89

01/16/2026

CONCORD - Robert L. Laroche, 89, of Concord passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born in Manchester on Novemeber 30, 1936, the son of the late Arthur and Albertine (Brown) Laroche.

In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his son, Mark Laroche.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannette (Milligan) Laroche and daughter, Susan.

Robert will be buried in the Spring at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Hooksett. The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert was born on November 30th, 1936 and passed away on January 15th, 2026 at the age of 89

01/16/2026

CONCORD- Mr. David N. Drake, 82, of Concord, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at Harris Hill Healthcare Center, following a period of declining health surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Peterborough, David was the son of the late C. Wesley and Gertrude M. (Fleury) Drake. He was raised and educated in Suncook and spent most of his life living in Concord.

Prior to his retirement, David was employed as a book binder at Cummings Printing. He was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.

David greatly enjoyed horseshoes, playing pool, and fishing. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and rarely missed watching a game. He especially loved sailing and spending time by the water at his camp on Clough Pond in Loudon. David had a wonderful sense of humor, a fantastic personality, and a true gift for making people laugh. Above all else, he deeply loved his family.

David is survived by his wife of 36 years, Claire (Labrecque) Drake; his son, David McGrath and his wife Christine; his daughter, Michele Folsom and her husband Shane; and his stepdaughter, Kelly Flanders and her husband Ben. He was the proud grandfather of Alysha McGrath, Felicia Brooks, Kason Sabean, Connor Sabean, Timothy Folsom, Jayson Folsom, Tyler Flanders, Nicole Flanders, and a great-grandfather to Olivia Sabean. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Eugene Cote & several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 11 A.M. in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, River Road, Allenstown. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to Lily Care of New Hampshire.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff at Harris Hill Healthcare Center for the compassionate care and kindness shown to David.

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

David was born on January 19th, 1943 and passed away on January 13th, 2026 at the age of 82

01/16/2026

PEMBROKE – Diane L. Hartford, 74 of Pembroke, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Hillsborough County Nursing Home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on November 21, 1951, in Manchester; daughter of the late Rene and Stella (Clement) Allaire.
Diane was employed for many years as the Administrative Assistant to the DOT commissioner until her retirement. Once she retired, she worked in the kitchen at Pembroke Academy serving the student’s lunch. She loved being in the kitchen, cooking and baking, spending time with family and friends. She liked to read, go on shopping trips or spend time with her animals.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Edgar Hartford, Sr. in 2008 and her son, Jeffrey Bokum in 2012.
She is survived by her son Edgar Hartford, Jr. and his wife Amanda; a stepdaughter, Heather Chapdelaine; sisters, Priscilla Morissette and her husband Gillis, Denise Richard and her husband Donald and Donna Sonberg; grandchildren, Ava L. Hartford and Gabriel Bokum, her dog, Stella and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A brief visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 10AM-10:30AM at St. John the Baptist Church in Allenstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held beginning at 10:30AM in the church. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Allenstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hillsborough County Nursing Home Activity Fund, Mast Road, Goffstown. The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

Diane was born on November 21st, 1951 and passed away on January 16th, 2026 at the age of 74

01/12/2026

PEMBROKE- Mrs. Jeannette Ida (Hamel) Brasley, 91, of Pembroke, passed away at the Epsom Healthcare Center on January 9, 2026 after a period of declining health.

Born in Concord, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Auger) Hamel. She was a lifelong resident of both Allenstown and Pembroke.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a finisher in the local textile industry. In retirement, Jeannette and her late husband embraced many years of camping and traveling, making new friends along the way with whom they kept in contact with. They spent winters in Florida and summers in Maine, often bringing their grandchildren with them to share in these joyful experiences. When they were not traveling, Jeannette enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, taking long walks, listening to music, calligraphy, and challenging herself to learn a new language. She found joy in the flowers her husband would grow, reminding her of her grandfather's field of gladiolas.

Her family will fondly remember her unwavering drive to care and do for those around her including her late husband during his time of need. She was always placing her family first ahead of herself. She experienced many health challenges over the years and chose to look at the bright side of life. Her sense of humor and positive outlook on life will be deeply missed by her family. Even in her final days she would often say "we had a good life."

Jeannette was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Roland P. Brasley, and her siblings: Albert, Normand and Henry Jr. Hamel, Claire Bisson and Margaret Grimard.

She is survived by her three children: Paul Brasley and his wife Melissa of Concord, Richard Brasley of California and Luanne Blais and her husband David of Pembroke. She is also survived by her grandson, Michael Blais of Pembroke, her granddaughter, Melinda Avery and her husband Daniel of Maine; and her great-grandchildren, Griffin and Robin Jeannette Avery.

The family is grateful for the compassionate and attentive care she received from Epsom Healthcare Center in her final days.

In accordance with her wishes, a private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

Jeannette was born on May 23rd, 1934 and passed away on January 9th, 2026 at the age of 91

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 👮 🚔

01/08/2026

CONCORD- Mrs. Ann J. (Johnson) Long, 88, of Concord, passed away at the Hanover Healthcare Center on January 4, 2026 after a period of declining health.

Born in Burlington, VT, Ann was the daughter of the late Miles Johnson and Shirley (Downs) Harrington. She was raised by her late step father Earle Harrington and educated in Vermont and resided there for most of her life before moving to New Hampshire in 1987.

For the first 10 years of her 54 years of marriage to her beloved Earl, Ann’s devotion and support to him was unwavering, as they continuously were moving around the area as required for his work in heavy construction. In an era where “that was the way,” Ann remained industrious and devoted to building a beautiful life for her family. They settled down after the birth of their children and remaining home to care for them and build them a loving home was paramount to Ann. Ann had a green thumb and loved gardening.

During this time, Ann began learning the Bible and attending meetings with Earl at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness. Their lives revolved around their faith, family and bettering their community.

She was predeceased by her husband, Earl F. Long, Jr., her son, Scott Long, and her brother, Forrest Johnson Sr.

She is survived by her daughter, Bonita Long of Concord, her sister, Nancy Rivers and her late husband Richard St of Vermont, and her brother, Douglas Harrington and his wife Dori Harrington. In addition to several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with her wishes, services and burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Patient Activities Fund at Hanover Hill Healthcare Center. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

Ann was born on October 6th, 1937 and passed away on January 4th, 2026 at the age of 88

01/04/2026

Congratulations Chief Shea!! Pembroke is lucky to have you as our new Chief

01/02/2026

LACONIA - Lorraine Grace Arnold, 91, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Center in Bedford on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born in Effingham, NH on June 7, 1934, the daughter of the late, Frank and Hazel (Spraque) Condon.

Lorraine lived a life full of compassion, love, and dedication to her family. She was the embodiment of a true homemaker, always ensuring the comfort and happiness of her loved ones, and making her abode a place of warmth and kindness.

In her free time, Lorraine loved to immerse herself in the beauty of nature. She was an avid skier and camper, and these outdoor pursuits brought her immense joy. At home, she had an affectionate fondness for her house plants.

In addition to her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Gerald R. Arnold and daughters, Mary and Edna Cressey.

She is survived by her sons, Arthur and Warren Cressey, Robert Arnold, Gary Condon and Alan Arnold; daughters, Tina Cressey, Caroline Shepard and Lorene Arnold and several grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time. The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke is assisting the family with arrrangements.

Lorraine was born on June 7th, 1934 and passed away on December 31st, 2025 at the age of 91

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect back on all the families who reached out and entrusted us with their loved ones. We close out our ninth year and we are always truly grateful not only to our full time staff, part time staff and friends, but to our communities as well. Your continued confidence in our family led to us being awarded the Union Leader Reader's Choice, Best Funeral Home Gold winner for the fourth year, the Best of the 603 for the fourth year and our third year as Best Funeral Home for the Concord Monitor Cappies. We continued our annual Public Servants Appreciation BBQ, our contribution to the Gold Star Mothers Wreaths for Boscawen, our school supply drive now run by our daughters and our sscond fill-a-hearse event to benefit Old Dogs Go To Helen which was a great success and we thank you all for helping us continue these events.
We remain grateful for the trust that is placed in us and look forward to continuing our active involvement with the communities we are privileged to serve. We wish you all peace and comfort as we turn the page and look ahead to 2026.

12/31/2025

Today we salute Police Chief Gaskell as he sets out on a new endeavor in life…..retirement!

Its no secret we work with the police alot in certain situations and its been an honor to assist. Chief has always been a kind face in a sometimes tough day for alot of people.

My family and I always go back to a situation unrelated to funeral service back in 2022 when our girls were attending St. John’s in Concord and there was a hoax threat called in. With numerous departments responding to the school and parents arriving in panic, myself included, the face I saw was one of familiarity. We will never forget that day and will always be thankful to our first responders for all they do 🖤

Congratulations Chief!