Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service

05/06/2026

Lois May Merrithew

Tamworth- A graduate of the Malden High School Class of 1950, Lois spent her youth in her multigenerational family home. She was an active member of the Centre Methodist Church in Malden from her youth. She met her husband and they married in 1951. They purchased the family home from her father in 1965 and raised their family there until 1972 when the dream opportunity arose to own a business and move to North Sandwich, NH. They did not hesitate and purchased "Ye Olde Corner Store". Lois found her niche when she began selling homes to family and friends. She and her dear friend Peg Huddleston bought & brokered Lloyd & Day RE in Tamworth for several years and remained actively selling homes until her retirement at 86. She leaves behind daughters, Susan Steeves and Judy Tuscano and sons Dana Merrithew (Jane), and Scott Merrithew. Lois was an "Only Child" but wanted a large family so her children would have each other to lean upon throughout life. She had her 5 children, followed by 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren! She is also survived by her SIL, Ruth Kelly, BIL, John Harper(Diana) and many nieces & nephews. Lois was welcomed into eternity by her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Waiting to greet her were her parents, George & Alleyne Callahan, her beloved husband, Edgar Merrithew, her son, Brad Merrithew, her daughter in law, Margaret Merrithew, her son in law, Mike Tuscano, her granddaughter, Patricia Peaslee & great granddaughter, Chloe.

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate a life well lived on Saturday, May 16, 2026 starting at 11AM - Sandwich Community Church, Methodist Meetinghouse, Route 109 in Center Sandwich, NH. Following is the link for the youtube live-stream for the church:

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Please omit flowers. Donations may be made in her honor to the charity of your choice.

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04/27/2026

Hazel Alice Chamberlain

WOLFEBORO --- Hazel Alice Chamberlain, 95, a resident of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born on January 10, 1931, she was the daughter of Leslie M. and Margaret F. Chamberlain.

Growing up in Wolfeboro, she remained connected to the community throughout her life. Hazel was a graduate of Brewster Academy class of 1949.

Hazel was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend who cherished her family. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Helen Chamberlain, Margery Niblett, Mary Marden, Leslie Chamberlain, and Thelma Chamberlain.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Chamberlain and many nieces and nephews: Cindy, Mike, Pam, Ben, Chuck, Ana, Michael, Martha, Mark, Craig, and predeceased by Reg, Sam, and David. As a great aunt, she was loved by Jessica, Kevin, Emily, Brett, Kimberly, Eric, Kate, Bob, Andrew, Elise, Elysa, Seth, Sarah, Matt, Sally, Karin, Ted, and predeceased by David.

Hazel worked at the Wolfeboro Falls Post Office and Hatch Theatre before dedicating 38 years working for the phone company. Her career included a decade working for New England Tel and Tel as a switchboard operator on Glendon Street. She transferred to Manchester AT&T working in directory assistance and promoted to a supervisory position at Verizon.

Known for her love of animals and flowers, her kind spirit, and signature flannel plaid shirts, Hazel was a familiar face in town. You may have seen her walking along Center Street, chatting with friends downtown, or sitting in her car enjoying a donut and the daily newspaper with a cup of complimentary coffee.

A woman of great heart, Hazel was awarded the Governor's Volunteer Service Award by Stephen Merrill. She volunteered generously for the Wolfeboro Library, Huggins Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and The Telephone Pioneers of America.

A wonderful great-great aunt to so many, Carter being the youngest, she brought immense happiness to her family. Always a smile, as she enjoyed a visit with Ryan, Sami, Tommy, Griffin, and Emma, who beautifully said, "Hazel lived an amazing life and a really lucky life with all of us in it.

"Hazel believed that life was meant to be lived fully rather than marked by the sadness of a formal service. In place of a ceremony, please honor her memory with a simple cup of coffee, donut, ginger ale, or ice cream that she so dearly loved.

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04/16/2026

Dianne Lee Kelley

Dianne L. Kelley, age 73, of West Ossipee, NH, formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Huggins Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of James R. Kelley, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Born in Somerville, MA, on January 29, 1953, Dianne was the daughter of Lawrence (Bob) Barry and Marion Barry (Ganshirt), and the sister of Donna Stevenson (predeceased) and Patricia Petitpas.

Dianne will be remembered for her great sense of humor and her warm, kind heart. She was always happy and smiling.

She is survived by her husband, James Kelley; her children, Adam Kelley and Jessie Kelley-Nickerson; her son-in-law, Joe Nickerson; and her daughter-in-law, Liana (Sellon) Kelley.

She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Maren and Charlie Kelley, Lily Nickerson, and her grandnephew, Thomas Stevenson.

She is also survived by her nephews, Kevin Stevenson and Matthew Petitpas; her niece, Bethanie Petitpas; and her nephew, Eric Stevenson (predeceased).

She will be deeply missed by her numerous cousins and many friends, all of whom she loved very much.

Dianne also had many other "kids" through her work with children in the Tewksbury school system for nearly 20 years.

Family was everything to her. When friends and family were visiting, she would always say, "Happiness is..."

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

04/14/2026

John Mathes

John R. Mathes II

March 31, 1944 - April 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John R. Mathes II, 82, of Tamworth, New Hampshire.

He was the beloved husband of Carol A. Mathes for 56 years, also of Tamworth, and the father of Laurie Mathes of Maine, and Kathleen Mathes Little and her husband Matthew Little of Massachusetts. He was the grandfather of four loving grandchildren, Isabelle, Jack, Porter, and Carolin, and his sweet and faithful dog Andy.

John was born in Dover, New Hampshire March 31, 1944 to his parents Valentine and Ruth Mathes. John's siblings were Ann Mathes (deceased), and James Mathes of Dover, New Hampshire. John graduated from Holderness School and the University of New Hampshire. Following college, John joined the US Marine Corps, something he was very proud of.

John had many interests. He loved to read, and had a large collection of all genres of books. He was a passionate lover of music, something he shared with his daughters. John was a history buff and enjoyed conversing about all sorts of interesting historic and scientific facts. John loved the outdoors, taking the family camping and hiking in the White Mountains. He was a lover of winter and for a number of years, John enjoyed volunteering with the Sandwich N.H. Sled Dog Races. After 25 years of working at the Dunkin Donuts headquarters in Massachusetts, he retired and moved to Tamworth surrounded by the mountains he loved so dearly.

John loved to travel. He and Carol took many wonderful trips, and their favorites were exploring the amazing American West. Some of their favorite places of travel were the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, South Dakota visiting Crazy Horse Memorial and the historic town of Deadwood.

John will be greatly missed by his family, and those that knew and loved him well.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30 at the Baker-Gagne Funeral Home in West Ossipee, New Hampshire, followed by a luncheon at The River's Edge Grille & Tavern at the Indian Mound Golf Club.

In place of flowers, donations may be made to Crazy Horse Monument, Custer South Dakota: https://donate.crazyhorsememorial.org/ .

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03/26/2026

Elizabeth Skarnulis

Wolfeboro - Elizabeth A. Skarnulis, 85, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.

Elizabeth was born on September 15, 1940, in Astoria, Queens, New York, to the late Harry Williamson and Elizabeth (Blades) Williamson.

Elizabeth was more of a homebody who found joy in life's quiet and simple moments. She was a collector of blue glass pieces and loved displaying them throughout her home. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, often spending time simply observing them. Naturally curious, she had a strong interest in science and health and enjoyed learning what she could. She also loved reading and saving articles that caught her attention.

More than anything, Elizabeth cherished the time she spent with her husband, David. Married for over 50 years, their relationship was a central part of her life. Together, they loved riding their Harleys across the country, sharing that sense of adventure side by side.

Elizabeth leaves behind her niece, Laurie Orella and her husband, Christopher Orella; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Brett, Courtney, and Nicole; as well as many other nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, David Skarnulis, and her siblings, Ruby, Lillian, Sidney, Virginia, and Harry.

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03/03/2026

Patricia A Adamowski

Patricia A. Adamoswki, loving wife, mother, grandmother

Ossipee, NH

Patricia A. Adamowski, age 83, of Ossipee, NH, formerly of Dracut, MA, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Wolfeboro Bay following an extended illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Adamowski, with whom she shared 58 devoted years of marriage before his passing in 2020.

Born in Lowell on May 11, 1942, Patricia was the daughter of the late Warren and Florence (Scanlon) Gibson. She was a proud graduate of Keith Academy. On July 1, 1962, she married the love of her life, Ken, and together they began their life in Lowell before eventually settling in Dracut, MA. Pat and Ken proudly owned and operated Unlimited Technical Coatings, Inc., building a successful small family business that they managed together for many years prior to their retirement.

Pat will be remembered for her gentle kindness, lighthearted humor, and deep devotion to her family. She found her greatest happiness in time spent with those she loved, especially with her beloved dog, Milo, who brought her comfort and companionship. Above all, family was the center of Pat's world. Her legacy of love, warmth, and steadfast care will continue to live on in all who knew her.

Pat shared a particularly special bond with her daughter, Karen, rooted in deep love and devotion. In her later years, Pat made her home with Karen, who cared for her with extraordinary compassion, attentiveness, and unwavering dedication.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Karen P. Leclair and her husband, Robert, of Ossipee, NH; her son, Steven K. Adamowski and his wife, MaryLou Stroumbos, of Tewksbury, MA; and her cherished grandchildren, Shauna and Evan Adamowski, who adored their Grammy. She also leaves her sister, Florence Freitas and her husband, Paul, of Chelsea, MA; her sister-in-law, Nancy M. Gibson of New York; sister-in-law, Shirley Klein of Arizona; sister-in-law Judy Adamowski of Nashua, NH and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Pat was predeceased by her brother, Warren "Bucky" Gibson.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Pat's memory to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker-Gagne Funeral Home.

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02/16/2026

This Valentine’s Day, Mayhew Funeral Home and Baker-Gagne Funeral Home were honored to team up for a special community project celebrating connection across generations.

We provided local elementary schools in the Meredith and Wolfeboro/Ossipee areas with art supplies so students could create heartfelt Valentine’s cards. The creativity and kindness poured into each one was truly inspiring!

We then coordinated pick-up and delivery to local nursing homes, where the cards became part of their Valentine’s Day celebrations. The smiles were across the board — from the students who made them to the residents who received them.

Moments like these remind us how meaningful simple acts of kindness can be. We’re grateful to the schools, nursing homes, and everyone who helped make this day so special. 💌

Participants included:

Funeral Homes: Mayhew Funeral Home & Baker-Gagne Funeral Home

Schools: Interlakes Elementary School in Meredith, Carpenter Elementary School, Tuftonboro Central School, and The Children's Center in Wolfeboro & Ossipee

Care Facilities: Forestview Manor in Meredith, Carol County, Wolfeboro Bay Center in Wolfeboro & Ossipee

01/20/2026

Nancy Regan

ALTON --- Nancy Gay (Row) Regan, 77, of Alton, NH, passed away after a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She passed away with grace and dignity on her own terms with her husband by her side on Christmas Eve.

Nancy, lovingly known as "Nanny" to many, was born a daughter to the late Gerald G. and Gertrude Elizabeth (Smith) Row. She attended Sudbury Center Elementary and Middle Schools, spent two of her high-school years at Lincoln-Sudbury High-School, and graduated from West Morris Regional High-School in Chester, NJ. She went on to graduate from Green Mountain College with an associate's degree, and Bethany College in West Virginia with a bachelor's degree. Professionally she went on to be the activity coordinator of New Horizons and had many many years working in elder home care. On top of it all, she was an amazing homemaker with the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Regan.

Known for her adventuresome spirit, Nancy has all the most impressive stories of her many adventures. She took a solo trip to Europe as she got out of college, was very well traveled, and sought out adventure tirelessly. She also loved to camp, her entire life she enjoyed summers with family at their camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, play tennis which turned into watching tennis often in her later years, cook, garden, was known as the family historian, she loved to solve puzzles, crochet, sew, knit, and create macrame jewelry pieces that she got to show off at craft shows and fairs. She was also an incredibly compassionate woman. She sewed hundreds of masks for her community during covid. She led the local cub scouts and boy scouts troop, who loved her for her creativity and sense of adventure.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Robert Regan, her son, Gregory Brien Regan of Alton, her brother Robert G. Row and wife Diane of Hudson, MA, her sisters Elizabeth Moyer of Alton, and Barbara Hopper and her husband Peter of Wolfeboro, the mother of her grandson Ashley Regan, her grandson Wesley Robert Regan of Laconia, and many many many many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews from her side and from Bob's. She is predeceased by her parents, her son Michael Bradlee Regan and her brother in law Jack Moyer.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 24, from 3pm to 5:30pm with a remembrance from 5:30pm to 6pm, at the Baker-Gagne Funeral Home in Wolfeboro. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/

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01/18/2026

Richard Bryant Comer

EFFINGHAM --- Richard Bryant Comer of Effingham, NH, passed away at the age of 67, on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of his wife Annette and his daughter Lindsey.

Richard was born on December 13, 1958 to the late Henry Bryant and Marjorie Belle (Pierce) Comer. He served in the Marines for 4 years and the Navy for 24. He was married for 16 years to the love of his life, Annette (Labrecque) Comer.

Rich was an amazingly intelligent man. He read every single scrap of paper he could get his hands on, and could answer nearly every question you asked him. As well as being proficient with literature, Rich was instrumental in solving any technology issues that came up. He was also a proud officer of the Friends of the Effingham Library, and held a seat on the board of directors for the Chocorua Lake Conservancy. He was also an avid HAM radio operator. Rich was especially proud of his brand-new grand baby, Oliver Henry, and enjoyed the time he got to spend with him. He also loved spending time with his puppies, Sam and Molly.

Mr. Comer is survived by his loving wife, Annette (Labrecque) Comer, his daughter Lindsey Comer and her husband Taylor Gerrity, his grandson Oliver Henry Gerrity, his sisters Barbara Resnick and Debra Mallon, and many nieces, nephews, loving friends and loving relatives. He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Patricia Comer and his brother Robert Comer.

A wake will be held from 2pm to 5pm, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Baker-Gagne Funeral Home, 2395 White Mountain Hwy, West Ossipee, NH 03890. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM the following day, and everyone is invited to join the family at Hobb's restaurant right next door immediately following the end of the service at 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Friends of the Effingham Library, PO Box 1 Effingham, New Hampshire 03882 or the Chocorua Lake Conservancy PO Box 105 Chocorua, NH 03817 www.chocorualake.org

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12/30/2025

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