Gertrude Novotny
Newport, New Hampshire
Gertrude Carolyn Novotny Dietrich passed away peacefully on February 12 2026 in Claremont New Hampshire at the age of 99 just one day shy of her half birthday. Known as Trudy to her family and friends she was born on August 13 1926 in New York New York. Her family later moved to Weehawken NJ where her father owned a neighborhood grocery store. Trudy met her late husband Robert Bob Novotny while they were students at Weehawken High School. After graduating she attended Douglas College the womens college affiliated with Rutgers University. In 1948 following the war Trudy and Bob were married and later made their home in Ramsey New Jersey where they raised their children. A dedicated educator Trudy spent many years teaching home economics. She was especially known for her gardening baking and sewing and delighted in sharing her talents with others. Family and friends will fondly remember…
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Joyce Lemmon
Newport, New Hampshire
Joyce Louise Bella Lemmon of Newport NH passed away peacefully at her home at Summercrest Senior Living surrounded by the love of her family on February 9 2026. She was a loving mother grandmother and greatgrandmother who will be deeply missed. Joyce was born in London Ontario Canada to Hester Culver Bella and Joseph Bella on August 11 1937. She was the youngest sister to Joan and Beverly. Before marrying William Lemmon in 1966 Joyce worked as a stewardess for Pan Am during the golden age of travel. During that time she saw much of the world embracing adventure and new experiences before settling down to marry and raise her two children. She is survived by her daughter Joanie Lemmon Bella and soninlaw Todd Gardner her son William Lemmon Jr. and daughterinlaw Colleen Lemmon. She also leaves behind four grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren Paige Lemmon Noah Gardner and his spouse…
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