Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks

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

It is with great sadness that we share that Allan Lee Barton “Al”, 83, of Loudon, died at home on December 29th, with family by his side.
He was born in Pittsfield on April 24th,1942, the oldest of seven children, to Pauline Stockman Barton and Allan Prescott Barton. He attended Pittsfield schools and graduated from the University of NH in 1964 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, and was an active member of the AGR fraternity.
Al married Letty Jean Hunter on June 25th,1966 and they settled on a farm in Loudon they named Ox View Farm. Here they raised their family and lived for the next 57 years. Later in life, they enjoyed traveling together.
Al is survived by his wife Letty, son Timothy Barton (wife Terri) of Loudon, and daughter Jennifer Scarinza (late husband John) of Randolph. He has six grandsons: Fred Currier, Tim Barton, Peter Barton (wife Rachael) Mark Barton (wife Carly), Kevin Barton (wife Olivia) all of Loudon, and Ethan Scarinza of Randolph. His beloved family also includes two great-grandsons (Colton and Bennett) and two great-granddaughters (Blake and Sydney). Al is survived by five siblings: Lewis Barton, Florida; Pat Clattenburg, Pittsfield; Frances Newman, Northwood; Mary Corliss (husband Dick), Barnstead; and Linda Martin, Pittsfield. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Kenneth. He was well loved by his extended family including many nieces, nephews and cousins, most who knew him as “Buster”.
Al was a very hard working man, right from when he was young. He grew up on his family farm, making hay, cutting wood and raising animals. His first job was at the family sawmill, and he continued to make his living through hard physical labor for much of his life. He worked on dairy farms, built log homes, and ran his own business (Hilltop Construction). He served as the Loudon Road Agent, and drove trucks hauling milk and logs. Al was known for his “yankee ingenuity” when it came to fixing things.
Al had a tremendous love for animals; he had many dogs that were very special to him. He raised pigs from a young age. One of his greatest passions was raising and training oxen, which he used at home and pulled at New England fairs. Working with oxen was truly a family activity and he passed this skill on to the next two generations of his family.
Another part of Al’s legacy will be his love of making maple syrup, a tradition continued by his family. Other past times included Tuesday night poker, and coin collecting- he was a life member of the NH Collector’s Club. Allan loved old cars and owned several over the years, including a 1929 Model A, a 1953 Chevy, and a 1957 Chevy Belair.
Al had a wonderful sense of humor and was known for sharing stories and having strong opinions. He was a good man, and his ethics and values are inspiration to his family and friends, who will remember him with love and fondness.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 5th 2026 from 4PM – 7PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home- Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at 11AM at Freewill Baptist Church, 433 Clough Hill Road, Loudon. Interment will be held in the spring at Moore Cemetery, Loudon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made in his memory to the Merrimack County Oxbows 4-H Club, C/O Liz Brailey, 548 North Road, Danbury, NH 03230, or the Merrimack County 4-H Foundation, 315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.

Allan was born on April 24th, 1942 and passed away on December 29th, 2025 at the age of 83

12/30/2025

EPSOM - Pauline T. Timpson, 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born in Lowell, MA on November 21, 1947 the daughter of George J. Daigle and Rita A. (Plourde) Paradise.

Pauline was known by her colleagues and friends for her dedication to her work. She served dutifully as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Manchester VA Medical Center for 27 years, specializing in hospice care. Her commitment to providing compassionate and empathetic care to her patients was recognized multiple times, as she was awarded Certified Nursing Assistant of the year in New Hampshire on multiple occasions. Outside of her work, Pauline enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Pauline was predeceased by the love of her life, George F. Eastman; son, George L. Eastman and her step-father who helped raise Pauline, George Paradise.

Pauline is survived by her loving daughter, Lisa Fleck; son, Robert Eastman; grandchildren, Eric Eastman and his fiance, Aryanna Gaud, Cassandra and Vanessa Fleck; great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Emmalyn and Jade Eastman and several siblings, nieces and nephews.

There are no services scheduled at this time. The Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom is assisting the family.

Pauline was born on November 21st, 1947 and passed away on December 16th, 2025 at the age of 78

12/29/2025

CENTER BARNSTEAD - Maureen V. Hanley, aged 72, of Center Barnstead, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Born on August 3, 1953, in Weymouth, MA, the daughter of Francis and Virginia (Walsh) O’Neil, Maureen was a vibrant woman known for her strength and resilience.

Maureen dedicated many years of her life to serving her community as a postal worker in Boston and Quincy. Her commitment and dedication to her work were as equal to the love and care she put into her daily life. She was known for her love of food and cooking, often using her culinary skills to bring joy to those around her. Despite her retirement, Maureen remained active on Facebook and was passionate about staying connected with her friends and loved ones. Maureen was a "tough cookie," a fighter, yet she loved hard, treating many of her daughter Kristen's friends like they were her own daughters, a testament to her nurturing spirit and her capacity for love.

In addition to her parents, Maureen was predeceased by her husband, Paul Hanley; son, Paul Hanley and her sister, Eileen Shunamon.

Maureen is survived by her daughter, Kristen Dawyskiba (Steven); son, Sean Hanley; grandsons, Jake Szecskas (Michelle) and Alan Hanley (Kailey); great-grandchildren, Brianna, Paul and Callie Hanley; great-granddaughter, Emersyn Szecskas; brothers, Mike and Mark O’Neil and extended family members, Erin and Michael Lightman, Alex and Ryan Murphy.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Maureen at a later date. The Roan Family Funeral - Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom is assisting the family with arrangements.

Maureen was born on August 3rd, 1953 and passed away on December 27th, 2025 at the age of 72

12/29/2025

CHICHESTER – Paul L. Adams, 95, of Chichester, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Epsom Healthcare following a period of declining health.
Paul was born on June 27, 1930, in Pittsfield, son of the late Frank C. Adams, Sr. and Doris E. (Robinson) Adams. Following high school Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he earned a National Defense Service Medal. He was stationed at the Air Weather Wing in Tokyo, Japan. While there, he met and married Miyo Kanbe. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Paul enrolled at the University of New Hampshire where he earned an Electrical Engineering degree on the GI Bill. He went on to earn a Masters in Engineering Management from George Washington University and eventually earned a doctorate in Management from Walden University.
Paul worked for the Weather Bureau starting in the late 1950's and had assignments at both the North and the South Pole where he analyzed temperature and wind statistics. Paul and his family moved to the Washington, DC area in the 1960's and he continued to work with the Weather Bureau, which became the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In the 1970's, Paul went to work as a civilian for the Navy at the Pentagon. He was responsible for long term planning and worked under the Chief of Naval Operations.
Paul enjoyed travel, was a voracious reader and liked a good scotch. He was a lifelong member of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC), serving as a volunteer for reservations on the Cabins Desk and was avid about camping and canoeing. One of his favorite activities was to take a long walk with a cigar. He cared about the environment, completing the wetland delineator certification program at UNH. He also spent some time on the Planning Board in Chichester.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Frank C. Adams, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen (Campbell) Adams, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage; children, Samuel Adams of Chichester, Patricia Adams Tarasek of Fairfax, VA; and Amanda Adams of HI; two grandchildren, Douglas Tarasek and Malia Hansen (James) and one great granddaughter, Tilly Hansen.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10AM at Floral Park Cemetery in Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the PATC at https://www.patc.net/donate The Roan Family Funeral Home – Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom is assisting the family with arrangements.

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12/23/2025

Wishing you all a safe and healthy holiday season 🎄

12/19/2025

The wreaths are hung and the tree is lit!!! Must be almost time for Christmas!

12/15/2025

Carleen Jane Baker (Kingsley) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14,
2025. Carleen was born in Washington D.C on November 18, 1946 to Shirley Edith Kingsley
(Wood) and James Alanson Kingsley. She spent her early childhood traveling wherever her
father’s military service stationed them. She graduated from Lebanon High School, in Lebanon,
NH and immediately left for Germany to marry her high school sweetheart. She raised three
children while moving base to base around the country and abroad following his military career.
She settled back in New Hampshire in 1982. While raising a fourth daughter, Carleen attended
college and started a career as a speech and language assistant in the Dover school system.
After retirement she finally moved to Virginia, a place she had long wished to return to. She
returned to New Hampshire for her final years quickly becoming a well loved member of her
community and an active and enthusiastic member of Epsom Bible Church. She enjoyed
attending weekly Bible study, volunteer work, and sharing meals and laughs with great friends.
Most of all Carleen loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and great
grandchildren. Many of the children practiced their reading with Grammy whether in person or
over FaceTime she always made the time, and had the patience to listen. She found so much
joy in thinking up and creating projects, games and activities to do together. From finding cool
shells on the beach, to scavenger hunts, to science experiments to cooking together- she loved
quality time with the kids. She always looked forward to traveling to Kentucky at thanksgiving
and started a tradition of creating and playing minute to win it games after the meal. The
competition was fierce and the laughter even greater. Carleen will be deeply missed by her
friends and family- but she was sure to tell everyone that her bags were packed and she was
ready for Heaven, she found joy through Christ everyday and encouraged those around her to
find that joy as well.
Carleen is pre-deceased by her parents Shirley and James Kingsley, her sister Joyce
Penniman, and a grandson Tyler Lytle.
She leaves behind her brother James A Kingsley Jr, and sister Brenda J Courtemanche. Carleen leaves behind her children and their spouses; Joseph A Baker Jr and Connie Baker, Steven P Baker and Sue Baker, Kelly E Stanley and Calvin Stanley, and Keaghan and Tim Fredette. 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Celebration of life to be held at Epsom Bible Church, 398 Black Hall Road, Epsom on Wednesday December 17th 2025 at 3PM. The Roan Family Funeral Home-Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom.

Carleen was born on November 18th, 1946 and passed away on December 14th, 2025 at the age of 79

12/15/2025

BOW – Michael L. Drago, 81, of Bow, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Concord Hospital with several family members by his side following a courageous battle with COPD.
He was born on September 11, 1944, in Somerville, MA; the son of the late Louis and Edna (Shorter) Drago. He was educated in the local schools and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Marine Corp. Upon his return from the military, Mike resumed his education at NH College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Mike worked for many years as an accountant. Following his retirement he worked as a driver for Easter Seals and Meals on Wheels. He loved to watch sports as well as go to games, especially football. He had a passion for music, especially "the oldies". Playing scrabble, bridge and cribbage were favorite pass times. He cherished spending time with his family. He was "Grampa- a Dad without rules" as his grandchildren will tell you. He was the "go to" person when ever anyone wanted a ride or needed anything.
Mike lived in Auburn, NH for 36 years where he coached his son's baseball teams and was Cub Master for the Cub Scouts scouts and was involved in the town's activities. He was a Knight with the Knight's of Columbus and a past member of the American Legion in Derry where he volunteered a lot of his time.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Kevin Drago, and siblings, Susan, Louis, Jr. and Ronald Drago.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy (Griffin) Drago of Bow, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage, his son, Todd Drago and his wife Michelle of Loudon, daughter-in-law Diana Drago of Pelham, brother, Vincent Drago and his wife Marcia of Stoughton, MA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Drew and her husband Nicholas, Emma, Alex and Averi Drago, two great grandchildren, Grayson and Hudson as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 11AM-12:15PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home -Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home beginning at 12:15PM. Interment will follow at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.

Michael was born on September 11th, 1944 and passed away on December 11th, 2025 at the age of 81

12/09/2025

PITTSFIELD – Patricia E. “Patti” Dorval, 75, of Pittsfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Patti was born on November 26, 1950; in Bridgeport, CT; she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Murphy) Tuller.
Mrs. Dorval worked for many years as a greeter and cashier with Sam’s Club, becoming a familiar and welcoming face to all those that shopped there. She enjoyed crocheting and making afghans for her family and friends, watching old movies, cooking and baking with her grandchildren, teaching them how as she went. She never turned down the chance to travel or visit a casino.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Mervin Bowers and later by her second husband, James Dorval.
She was the loving mother of Jeanette, Cassandré and Natalie, respected mother-in-law to William, adored grandmother to Jasmine, Zachary, Rebecca, Robert, Xavier, Ethan, Brayton, Ashton and Brendan (Bean) and known as great to her great grandchildren, Eli and Killian.
A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025; from 4PM-6PM with a chance to share memories beginning at 5:30PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home – Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom.

Patricia was born on November 26th, 1950 and passed away on December 6th, 2025 at the age of 75

12/08/2025

EPSOM - Gregory M. Esmel, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at his home in Epsom, NH.

Gregg, born on October 6, 1956 to the late Raymond and Sylvia (Abaz) Esmel, grew up in Haverhill, MA as one of seven siblings.

An avid musician and singer, Gregg studied in Boston under world-renowned vocal instructor and performer Dante Pavone, originally from Italy. Along with voice, Gregg was also a particularly skillful bass guitarist. He would later go on to open a music store and studio of his own, Thunderbolt Music in Plymouth MA. Here, he continued to teach voice among various other musical instruments. Gregg also ventured into the custom guitar amp business, creating his own brand of hand-built guitar amps from scratch.

A passionate car enthusiast, Gregg would often spend his free time tinkering with his cars. He took a particularly strong interest in Porsches, and became a master Porsche mechanic. This would lead to a length of his career being a self-employed mechanic.
Gregg was a loving father, who shared many of his interests and hobbies with his son. He was always eager to pass down his knowledge, and took every opportunity to do so. Many nights were spent in his home studio, where they would play music together. When they were not playing music, Gregg was in the garage teaching his son everything he knew about cars.

Gregg is survived by his son, Trevor Esmel of Merrimack NH. He also leaves six siblings, Jeffrey Esmel of Danville NH, Donna Esmel of Haverhill MA, Steven Esmel of Pembroke NH, Curtis Esmel of Derry NH, Jennifer Vecchi of West Barnstable MA, and Dana Esmel of Haverhill MA.

Friends and Family are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. at Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main St, PEMBROKE, NH.

Gregory was born on October 6th, 1956 and passed away on December 4th, 2025 at the age of 69

12/05/2025

A few months ago we shared the news that one of our directors was expecting her first baby! We are excited to share Tessa and her husband Matt welcomed a baby girl into the world yesterday and she is absolutely perfect. We will miss Tessa while she is out but know that she is going to love Mom life 🩷