All Obituaries

JULIA ELIZABETH HALLAHAN MANCHESTER- Julia E. Hallahan, 90, died peacefully by her family’s side on September 14, 2020, at Birch Hill Terrace. She was born on August 6, 1930, in Boston, the daughter of John J. Sarjeant, and Julia (Groden) Sarjeant. Julia was predeceased by husband John J. Hallahan and son Raymond J. Hallahan, as well as her siblings and their spouses; John and Pat Sarjeant, Joe and Barbra Sarjeant, Dr. Edward and Mary McEnroe, Bill and Jane Foley, and Jack and...

Bedford---Helen V. Swanson, 97, passed away August 29, 2020, at Mount Carmel Rehab and Nursing Center after suffering from Alzheimer’s for the past 3 years. Born to Victoria and Joseph Orzechowski on January 6, 1923, Helen lived in Manchester, NH during her young life.  On July 4, 1949, she married, William A. Swanson, who would become her lifelong partner for 63 years.  Settling in Bedford, they raised their family.  Being a fulltime homemaker and stay-at-home Mom,...

Laura Ann (Clements) Clayton Hooksett       Laura kazooed “Happy Trails” to join her family and friends on the other side. Laura loved, laughed, climbed every hill like it was a mountain.  She remained especially youthful playing, sharing, inspiring, tricking, and enjoying her great-grandson Cooper. You cannot think about Laura without a big smile and a belly laugh. Laura was born in Medford, Massachusetts on February 5, 1943, and raised in...

Earle L. Tryder, 93, passed away at his home in Manchester, NH on July 27th.  Earle was born on May 1, 1927, in Somerville, MA, the son of Earle L. Tryder, Sr. and Minnie B. Tryder.  He attended Medford, MA schools and Tufts University where he excelled in athletics as a member of the varsity football, baseball, and basketball teams.  An avid sports enthusiast he loved golf and was a dedicated fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.  During WWII he joined the...

Joyce C. (Hurd) Diemer, 92, passed away at her home in Bedford, NH on July 19, 2020.  Joyce was born on January 9, 1928, in Lynn, MA, the daughter of Frank Alden Hurd and Prudence Adele (Donovan) Hurd.  On September 11, 1954, she married William F. Diemer of Philadelphia, PA. Joyce graduated from Lynn English High School with the Class of 1946.  Later in life she attended Salem State College where she obtained a Special Education Certificate.  Joyce began her career in...

Priscilla L. Robinson, 93, died from complications following a fall. She was born on April 8, 1927, in West Long Branch, New Jersey, the only surviving child of Ruth Frances Dodd and John Giere Lawley. She met the love of her life, Edward J. Robinson when he was stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, during WWII.  They were married for over 50 years, and lived in California, Massachusetts, and finally New Hampshire. Priscilla and Edward traveled extensively through his business until...

Robert “Bob” E. Nowak of Manchester, NH died on Sunday, June 21st at Catholic Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 2, 1943, to John and Adele Nowak.   Bob was a graduate of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington, NY, and Adelphi University. He served his country for two tours of duty in the Vietnam war as a United States Marine. Bob was employed by Mobil Oil Corporation for thirteen years before his entrepreneurial spirit kicked in. He spent the...

Mildred "Millie" (Bovarnick) Eisman passed away quietly on June 1st, just shy of her 97th birthday. The youngest of 6 children, she was born on June 10, 1923, in Boston. Millie graduated from nursing school and worked at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital. In 1947, she married Morris Eisman, the love of her life, and moved to Auburn, where she raised her family and was active in local affairs. Millie spent many years as a member of the Auburn School Board and was recently the proud...

Manchester, NH – Ethel Muriel (Nye) Lesko, age 90, passed away May 29, 2020, at the Mount Carmel Nursing Center. Ethel was born on June 4, 1929, in Manchester, NH, to George and Flora Nye and lived in Manchester and at the age of nine moved to Auburn. She graduated from Central High School in 1948. On December 4, 1951, she married Edward Lesko. Edward was in the Navy. Ethel and the children lived along the east coast wherever he was stationed. Ethel enjoyed bowling, knitting, and...

James W Simon, 87, passed away peacefully May 29, 2020, at Catholic Medical Center after an extended illness and complications from COVID-19.   James (Jim) was the son of the late Herman & Evelyn (Thiem), Simon. He was predeceased by his brother, Emile Thiem. He leaves behind 5 children, Laurie (James) Waterman of Tucson AZ, Ann (Thomas) Otton of Naugatuck CT, Kenneth Simon of Candia, Margery (Freddie) Hillhouse of Goffstown and Alan (Gia) Simon of South Jordan, UT. Jim is also...