The Obituary Section

Robert "Bob" Jackman

, New Hampshire

Robert Bob Lee Jackman lovingly known to his close family as Bup of New London NH peacefully passed away with his family around him on July 23rd 2026. Born on December 28th 1950 in Poughkeepsie New York to William Jackman and Lillian McAllister Jackman. Bob grew up in Lexington Massachusetts and graduated from Lexington High School in 1968. He met the love of his life Linda Smith Jackman on a blind date and they spent the next 50 years together. After moving to New Hampshire they welcomed three wonderful children Jeffrey Jackman Jamie Jackman and John Jackman. They will always lovingly remember him as a devoted supportive father fatherinlaw and the best grandfather best Bup a grandson could ever ask for. Bob was a loyal employee of LaValley Building Supply Company for 47 years working up to the very week he passed. He was the Voice of LaValleys on local…

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John "Jack" Grantham

, New Hampshire

Newport NH John Jack Grantham 79 passed away at his home on South Main Street on August 1 2026. He was born in Newport News VA on May 31 1947 to the late Arnold and Margaret Thibodeau Grantham. Jack moved to Newport at a young age and lived the rest of his life in the Newport area. He owned and operated Stone Vault Company manufacturing and providing cemetery monument and vaults to a large area of New Hampshire and Vermont. In later years he enjoyed delivering meals for Meals on Wheels. Surviving family members include his partner of many years Tina Orcutt and his brothers Robert Grantham Michael Grantham and Christopher Grantham. Calling hours will be held on Thursday August 6 2026 from 5 to 7 PM at NewtonBartlett Funeral Home 42 Main Street Newport NH. A graveside service will be held the following day Friday at 10 AM at…

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Robert Billings

, New Hampshire

July 17, 2026

Charlestown NH Robert M. Billings 85 passed away on July 18 2026 at his home. He was born on March 20 1941 in Claremont NH to the late George and Laura Coutermarsh Billings. Robert grew up in Sunapee and attended school there where he played basketball and was on the ski team. Robert worked as an EMT Police and firefighter for the towns of Newport and Sunapee.He had his Master Pulmbers License owned and operated Billings Plumbing and Heating with his father for many years and also worked as the boiler operator at Maplewood Nursing Home.He also had his Stationary Engineer Certificate. He loved to fish and go camping. He took many trips to Pittsburg NH to enjoy the outdoors. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting. He loved trains and rode them all the way on a trip to California. Robert was a member of the Newport Lions Club.…

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Sr. James Heino

, New Hampshire

James Warren Heino Sr. age 68 passed away peacefully at his home in Goshen New Hampshire on August 14 2026 surrounded by his loving wife of 36 years and his devoted daughters. Born on March 17 1958 in Newport New Hampshire James lived a life defined by his dedication love and a deep commitment to his family. A skilled craftsman he spent many years working as a welder and carpenter. James was happiest when he was outdoors hunting and fishing but he most enjoyed working in the woods alongside his father John. Above all his greatest joy in life was his grandchildren whom he adored and would always tell them "Youre worth a million dollars." James is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie his son James Warren Heino Jr. and his fianc Sarah his daughter Crystal Jones and her husband Jeff his son Steven Courtemanche his daughter Heather Woods and…

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George Dyke

, New Hampshire

George Hale Dyke passed away after an extended battle with cancer and alcoholism on July 13th in his childhood home in Newport NH at the age of 60. George was born on November 7 1965 in Newport NH to Constance Blaisdell and Earl Dyke. Born and raised in Newport he graduated from Newport High School class of 1983. Shortly after graduating he would meet and wed his wife Michelle Longfellow with whom he shares three children. Throughout his adult life George struggled privately with his addiction to alcohol always relaxing after a long day with a beer or two that would quickly become thirty. His addiction wasnt who he was but it was a part of his everyday life. It took everything he loved from him and in the end it played a part in taking him from those who loved him. Please know if you or someone you know…

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Zachary Turcot

, New Hampshire

March 10, 1980

Zachary David Turcot 46 passed away peacefully on August 10 2026 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative Hospice Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. After spending his final days surrounded by the people who loved him Zack waited until his wife had stepped away and then passed while listening to the song he had chosen for their wedding. Even in his final moments he was protecting his wife in the way he had throughout their life together. Zack was born on March 11 1980 in Massachusetts the only child of Alan and Judith Turcot. He grew up in Charlestown New Hampshire and graduated from Fall Mountain High School. Zack began his working life at Walmart where he worked on and off for many years. It was there that he met the love of his life Victoria. What began as a meeting at work became 24 years together and 21…

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Anthony Dipaola

, New Hampshire

July 21, 2026

Anthony Tony DiPaola Sr. 62 passed away on July 22 2026. He was born on May 14 1964 in Queens New York and spent his childhood and early years on Long Island before relocating to New Hampshire with his family in the late 1990s. Above all else Tony was a devoted family man. His greatest source of pride and happiness was being a father to his three sons Anthony Jr. and his wife Alison Bryan and his wife Tiffany and Kyle and his wife Alysia. He also treasured his favorite title Poppie given to him by his beloved grandchildren Tyson Sophia Carmine Chase and Olivia. Those who knew Tony will remember him as a man who valued integrity hard work and family above all else. He was as quick with a joke as he was with lending a helping hand to those around him. He found joy in the simple…

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Linda Nelson

, New Hampshire

Linda Irene Nelson passed away from cancer at New London Hospital on July 14 2026 with her family by her side at the age of 82. Linda is predeceased by her parents George and Leola Fowler her brothers Robert Ronald Kenneth and Roger and several aunts uncles and cousins. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Richard Nelson of Newport her children Lynette Watters Danny Nickole Matheson Sean and Angela Nelson. She also leaves behind her grandsons Emery Tarnoczy Shawn Kenneth Tarnoczy Krishanna and their children Everett and Roland Clayton Tarnoczy Benjamin Tarnoczy Dawny and their child Grayden and another baby on the way and Scott Lord Carolyn and their son Orion and several nieces and nephews. Linda always enjoyed camping with family and friends bowling crafting quilting and playing cards before losing her vision due to macular degeneration several years ago. Her greatest love was spending…

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Jr. Willis Brown

, New Hampshire

Claremont NH Willis E. Brown Jr. 93 passed away at The Jack Byrne Hospice Center in Lebanon NH on July 9 2026. Willis was born in Concord NH on February 8 1933 to the late Willis E. Brown Sr. and Alice Day Brown. He worked as a land surveyor and spent many years working in the Public Works Department for the City of Claremont and the state of New Hampshire. One of his favorite past times was traveling to Florida with his beloved wife Constance Brown who sadly predeceased him in 2023. While in Florida they volunteered for the Salvation Army as well as helping people around their neighborhood after a hurricane. Willis also volunteered his time at the Bishop Store House for their Church and by knitting and donating blankets hats and scarves for CHAD and the homeless. He was always willing to help others. He was a skilled…

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Kerry Sturtevant

, New Hampshire

Kerry Scott Sturtevant 65 2.21.61 7.6.26 of Barrington NH. He was predeceased by his Mother Lillian Chapman Father Harry Sturtevant and his baby sister Lisa. Kerry spent most of his career as a truck driver and as he would say was a Jack of all trades and master of none. He leaves behind his highschool sweetheart Anita L. Champney. They were married on 7.3.82 and proceeded to have 3 children 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Jessica King and Ronnie King with Jaxon Gault Zoei Wetherby Brennan TurcoKing Keri Wheeler and Adam Wheeler with Wyatt Wheeler Joshua Sturtevant and Tawna Sturtevant with Cameron Aubree and Kylee Sturtevant. He also leaves behind 4 brothers Martin Jimmy Harry and Jeffrey Sturtevant and his sister Ruth Wheeler. Kerry has many nieces nephews Aunts Uncles friends and many more loved ones. Kerry enjoyed his time working on projects and being around as many loved…

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