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12/25/2025

12/18/2025

Jennifer Swain

Jennifer Roxanne Swain, 48, of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, with her sister and daughter by her side. She was born on September 5, 1977, in Laconia, New Hampshire, and was raised in the Tilton/Northfield area, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School. She was born to Lynn (Spicer) Dostie and Stephen Swain.

Jennifer was well known by many throughout the community. She began her career as a waitress at Jim’s Drive-In in Northfield, where she was recognized for her extraordinary hospitality in the service industry. Jennifer was truly a jack of all trades and never afraid to try something new. She proudly worked hard for many years as both a painter and a landscaper with Jones & Jones LLC. Jennifer was never afraid to show up and give her all, earning respect through her dedication and work ethic in every role she took on. She was determined to do and be the best she could, no matter what the challenge.

Jennifer was known for her big smile that lit up every room she entered and for her bubbly, outgoing personality that anyone could instantly love. Her warm smile and uplifting presence had a way of giving your soul a hug—one you didn’t even realize you needed at the time. She was a ball of energy and love, never afraid to share it, especially with those closest to her. She never went a day without making sure that love was felt by others, and for that, we are beyond lucky.

Jennifer was a true nature girl at heart. She spent much of her time outdoors, often scavenging the woods for little treasures from Mother Nature. She would gather these unique items and turn them into her own creative creations, bringing her ideas to life. Her mind was filled with imagination, and creating brought her an unimaginable joy. Everything Jennifer did in life was done with purpose and love—and she excelled in both.

Jennifer is survived by her children, Wyatt B. Charbono and Ivy Storey; her sisters, Wendy Swain, Kelly (Swain) Robinson, Stephanie (Swain) Paulhus, Amy Dostie, Andrea Dostie and Felicia Dostie; and her beloved grandson, Giovanni Serrano. She was predeceased by her mother, Lynn Dostie, and her father, Stephen Swain.

Calling hours will be held on Monday December 22, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin, New Hampshire.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in the spring.

Her love continues to grow, rooted in the earth and carried on by those who loved her.

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12/15/2025

William Russell Prescott

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Russell Prescott, 73, of Franklin, NH, on

December 10, 2025, he passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side. He was a loving

husband, devoted father and grandfather, loving brother, and loyal friend.

Born on August 8, 1952 in Laconia, NH, William was the son of Robert Sumner Prescott and Mildred Arlene

Giles Prescott. He grew up in Meredith, where he attended Inter-lake High School graduating with the class

of 1970. In the 60’s and early 70’s he raced sled dogs along with his brothers Jack and Bryan. In 1972 he

earned his Associate Degree in Applied Science in Machine Tool Processes, from the New Hampshire

Vocational-Technical College in Laconia. William worked for Arwood Corporation for many years as a Tool

and Die Engineer. In the early 90’s William established his own business, PatrAngie Mold, successfully

operating the business until he retired in 2018. In 1986 William moved to Northfield then to Franklin where he

lived for the remainder of his life.

Beyond his professional life his passion was coaching baseball. Coaching Babe Ruth, Franklin High School,

Winnisquam High School, and American Legion. William was a dedicated coach whose players often looked

up to him. He was not only their coach but a role model for them. He loved coaching and sometimes had to

take his players on a walk. For decades, he poured his heart into every practice, every game, and every

young athlete who stepped onto the field. Known for his steady guidance, encouraging words, and belief in

hard work over glory, he shaped not only better ballplayers but better people. One of his greatest

accomplishments in life was winning the State Championship with his 2009 Franklin High School team.

Coach Prescott will be deeply missed, yet his spirit will live on in every athlete who carries forward his love

for baseball and his commitment to teamwork, perseverance, and kindness. His biggest reward was the

lifetime friendships he built with many of his players. His escape from normal life was riding his Harley

Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed every mile traveled with his wife and friends.

William is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Sylvester) Prescott, his daughters Angela Wescott Sawyers of

Boston, Christina Prescott Watson (Sam) of South Carolina, and his son William Prescott of South Carolina.

His grandchildren Riley Sawyers, Courtney Caddell, Caitlin Bond, Jerry D. Trammell, Jr. and 4 great

grandchildren. His brothers, Robert Prescott and Bryan Prescott (Hollie), Brother In-law Dan Sylvester

(Renee), Sister In-law Tinya Rivard (Paul) and many nieces and nephews that he held very close to his

heart.

He is predeceased by his parents, his brother John H. Prescott, and his daughter Jennifer Prescott.

His family would like to thank the staff of Concord Hospital-Concord, Dr. Samuel Aldridge, and the Hospice

staff of Granite Visiting Nurse Association.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Bryan F. Caruso Memorial Scholarship Book Awards.

Bryan was Bill’s former baseball player and lifelong friend. You can make your donation via Venmo:

Cheri-Caruso-1 or send checks, payable to Bryan F. Caruso Scholarship Fund, ℅ Fred Caruso 435 Bean Hill

Road, Northfield, NH 03276.

Calling hours will be held at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home,143 Franklin Street, in Franklin on Saturday,

December 20, 2025, from 2-4PM.

Graveside Services will take place in the Spring

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12/15/2025

Ronald Paul Drapeau

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Paul Drapeau, who left us peacefully on December 10th, 2025. Born in Penacook, NH, on January 1st, 1950, Ron lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedicated service to his family and community.

Ron graduated from life as a devoted husband, a cherished father, a valued brother, and a proud grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Coleen M. (Hilliard) Drapeau. In addition to Coleen, Ron leaves behind a legacy through his children and stepchildren: Jerrod and his wife Cathy Drapeau, Kristie and her husband Derek Fraser, Joseph and his wife Tina Isabelle, Nicole and her husband Chad Laird, and Angela Isabella and her husband Dustin Locke. His grandchildren, Jordan Schnelle, Molli Wojtkiewicz, Camden Laird, Cooper Laird, Danica Laird, and Ryan Fraser, brought immense joy to his life.

In his professional life, Ron was a dedicated Sales Manager at Wikoff Color Corporation. He was respected and admired by colleagues and clients alike for his commitment and integrity.

Ron proudly served his country in the Army, an allegiance that spanned beyond his service years, reflected in his 50-year membership with the American Legion in Penacook.

An avid golfer, Ron found peace playing on the green and relished the camaraderie that came with it. He also enjoyed playing pool and poker, loyal patriots fan and loved the serenity of ice fishing. These hobbies reflect a life that was active, social, and full of cherished memories shared with friends and family.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara Drapeau. He is survived by his siblings, Robert and his wife Tena Drapeau, Richard and his wife Lorraine Drapeau, Bruce and his wife Sherry Drapeau, Susan and her husband Todd Bartlett, and Sherry Campbell and her boyfriend Stan. He will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Ron will be held at Paquette-Neun Funeral Home in Northfield, NH on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A graveside service will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH on Friday, December 19th, 2025, at 11:00 am.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who have shared in Ron's life and helped create a legacy of love and kindness that will endure for generations. Arrangements have been entrusted to Neun Funeral Homes, www.neunfuneralhomes.com.

In remembrance of Ron's warm spirit and the wonderful memories he created, let us celebrate a life well-lived and a man dearly missed.

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12/08/2025

John A. “Jack” Leonard, 79, formerly of 11 Hemlock Drive, Belmont died on November 23, 2025 at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith after a period of declining health.

Jack was born in Laconia on May 8th, 1946 the son of the late Allan J. and Mary E. (Kidney) Leonard. Raised and schooled…

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12/07/2025

Virgil Joseph "Joe" Klink, a man of faith and dedicated combat veteran, passed away peacefully
on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at the age of 87, in Franklin, NH. His wife Irene and several of
his children were at his side. He was born on Thursday, November 3rd, 1938, in St. Paul, MN,
to the late…

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12/07/2025

Virgil Joseph Klink

Virgil Joseph "Joe" Klink, a man of faith and dedicated combat veteran, passed away peacefully

on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at the age of 87, in Franklin, NH. His wife Irene and several of

his children were at his side. He was born on Thursday, November 3rd, 1938, in St. Paul, MN,

to the late Joseph W. Klink and Loretta M. (Hartzie) Klink. His formative years were in the

Minneapolis St Paul area where his family and friends knew him as Butch. Joe’s working life

started with 21 years in the United States Air Force. After the service, he spent many years in

the lumber business where he led and managed stores for Gerrity Building Supply as well as

Steenbeke & Sons. Joe was well-respected for his leadership and work ethic both in and out of

the military.

Joe was humble about his service. He simply didn’t talk much about his time in the Air Force

where he served first as an Aircraft Mechanic and then as a C-130 Flight Engineer. As an

engineer, he demonstrated exceptional skill and bravery on many missions. On one particular

combat mission in Vietnam as the flight engineer, the aircraft sustained significant damage from

enemy ground fire. His actions went above and beyond the normal call of duty, and he earned

the Distinguished Flying Cross for that mission. During his lengthy career in the Air Force, Joe

served overseas at several locations, including a 14-month tour flying in and out of Vietnam. He

also served in multiple places here in the states including Pease Air Force Base. It was while

serving at Pease that he met and married his wife of 63 years, the former Irene Cote. Together,

Joe and Irene continued to serve and grow their family until his retirement in 1977 when Irene

had one special retirement present, their youngest son.

Joe found joy in the simple pleasures of life, working tirelessly with his hands and his heart to

raise six children in Franklin with Irene after his military retirement. His hobbies were wide-

ranging: from skilled home renovation to bird watching, Joe approached life with a strong

conviction to do well and live honorably. Joe’s legacy is carried on by his beloved wife, Irene T.

(Cote) Klink of Franklin, NH, and their six children: Christine Klink of New London, NH; Robin

Grevior and her husband Jason of Franklin, NH; Ernest Klink and his wife Sandy of Cocoa, FL;

Roger Klink and his wife Julie of Gilford, NH; Todd Klink and his wife Stephanie of Cortland, OH;

Jon Klink and his wife Jamie of Wasilla, AK. He is also survived by his brother, Larry Klink and

his wife Roxanne, his stepbrother Frank Malinowski Jr., and his fifteen grandchildren: Alexander

Klink, Tyler Ryne Klink and his wife Saskia, Nicholas Grevior, Victoria Klink, Jessica Klink

Knesnik and her husband Tim, Haley Anne Klink, Nathan Grevior, Paige Laurette Klink, Ryan

Grevior and his wife Michelle, Zachary Joseph Klink, Chloe Hernandez, James Klink, Cora

Klink, Ava Klink, Daniel Klink, and Ajax Klink, and his two great-grandchildren, Payton Grace

Klink and Grace Noelle Grevior. Joe was predeceased by his parents Joeseph and Loretta, his

stepmother Bernie Klink, his stepfather Frank Malinowski Sr., brothers Richard and James,

sisters Chloe and Judy, and his daughter-in-law, Tamara Noelle Klink.

Visitation will be held at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin, NH, on Wednesday,

December 10th, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Paul

Church in Franklin, NH, on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at 11:00 am. Following the Mass, a

graveside service with full military honors will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans

Cemetery in Boscawen, NH, at 1:00 pm.

Joe and his wife Irene generously donated to many faith organizations. In lieu of flowers, please

consider a donation to Salesian Missions (www.salesianmissions.org), St Joseph's Indian School

(https://give.stjo.org), or St Jude's (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html), three of

their favorites.

Arrangements are under the care of Neun Funeral Homes, www.neunfuneralhomes.com. Joe’s

life was one well-lived, marked by love, honor, and dedication. He will be deeply missed but

fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.

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11/26/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald W. Stevens, on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Donnie was born on Friday, December 6, 1940, in Haverhill, NH. He was a resident of Northfield, NH, before moving to the New Hampshire Veterans Home. Donnie was a valued member…

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11/26/2025

Donald W. Stevens

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald W. Stevens, on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Donnie was born on Friday, December 6, 1940, in Haverhill, NH. He was a resident of Northfield, NH, before moving to the New Hampshire Veterans Home. Donnie was a valued member of the community and will be missed by all who knew him.



Donnie dedicated his career to public service, working as a Supervisor of Bridge Crews for the State of NH. Upon his retirement, he drove the sports bus for New Hampton School. He was able to take in sporting events he so enjoyed and where his commitment was honored with a yearbook dedication.



A proud veteran, Donald served in the United States Air Force and 20 years in the Army National Guard, until retiring in 2000. He was a lifelong member of the Franklin Elks and the American Legion Post #49 in Northfield. His dedication to these organizations reflected his spirit and love of country.



Donnie was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting. He also served his community in roles as a coach, selectman, and budget committee member.



He is survived by his siblings: Richard J. Stevens, Emily J. Castle, Bette L. Prescott and Thomas C. Stevens, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Stevens, his parents, Charles E. Stevens and Avis J. (Batchelder) Stevens, and sister Nancy Stevens.



Donald will be buried privately at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date.



His family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at the New Hampshire Veterans Home and the Franklin VNA for their compassionate care.

11/26/2025

John Arthur Leonard

John A. “Jack” Leonard, 79, formerly of 11 Hemlock Drive, Belmont died on November 23, 2025 at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith after a period of declining health.

Jack was born in Laconia on May 8th, 1946 the son of the late Allan J. and Mary E. (Kidney) Leonard. Raised and schooled in Laconia Jack was a graduate of Laconia High School class of 1964.

Prior to his retirement Jack was fortunate to pursue many areas of employment from musician to clothing store manager, to salesman, to police officer, to a locksmith ultimately retiring from the State of New Hampshire Department of Corrections.

At a young age Jack was a self-taught musician and able to play by ear. While in high school he began playing bass with many local bands throughout the Lakes Region and at many venues that included the former Teen Haven at Weirs Beach, aboard The M.S. Mount Washington, The Margate in Laconia and many other clubs. Upon graduation from high school Jack was employed by the former Reliable Clothing in Franklin as the store manager. He was employed by the Laconia Police Department as a patrolman for several years serving under Chief Harold Knowlton. With his personality, Jack was a highly successful Electrolux vacuum salesman in the Lakes Region, a job and product he genuinely enjoyed, a job he had fun doing, often recognized as, “that’s the guy who sold me my vacuum”. He truly enjoyed the people he met and being invited into their homes to demonstrate his product. After a motor vehicle accident that prohibited him from demonstrating vacuums, he secured a job with the State of New Hampshire Department of Corrections working his way up to a Sergeant, Security Specialist servicing prisons in Manchester, Concord, and Berlin. Notably, as printed on the front page of the Concord Monitor on April 27, 1996, Jack received the Medal of Honor, the highest award for officers at the Department of Corrections for his quick action after hearing a woman’s voice screaming for help, he raced to the aid of a 21-year-old college student working for the summer as a guard at the state prison who had been attacked by an inmate, saving her life.

Upon his retirement Jack held many part-time jobs to keep busy, even serving on his condo association board as Treasurer creating several templates that made it easy for the association to see where it was financially at any given time, a position he took very seriously. He also enjoyed playing his organ loud enough for all to hear often missing a phone call or two. No matter the season, it was important for Jack to keep the grounds around his property maintained and neat, often having his driveway cleared before the plow arrived. As he took pride in the appearance of his home, Jack always decorated outside for his neighbors to enjoy, especially with his Christmas lights.

Besides his parents Jack is predeceased by his wife of over 30 years, Bonnie G. (Annis) Leonard; his first wife, Sherry (Blanchard) (Leonard) Beauregard; his daughter, Melissa J. (Leonard) Wheaton and his brother Frank Leonard.

Jack is survived by his son Christopher Leonard and his wife Janice of Graham, Washington; his daughters Ann Manley of Manchester, and Cathy Raymond and her husband Ron of Laconia; his brother, Bruce Leonard of Lakeland, Florida; his grandchildren, Crystal Roy, Brandon Hughes, Castava Donavon, Jordan Feaster, Cody Leonard, Alex Breton, Kyle Leonard, Samantha Raymond, and Tabbi Raymond; seven great-grandchildren and his son-in-law, David Wheaton also survive Jack.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia with a time and date to be announced.

For those who wish, Jack has suggested memorial donations in his memory be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or visit www.nhhumane.org.

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11/10/2025

Edmond Guy Merrill

FRANKLIN, NH – Edmond “Ed” Merrill 93, a lifetime resident of Franklin, NH died peacefully at his home on November 5, 2025.

Ed was born on March 20, 1932. He was a graduate of UNH’s agricultural school.

He worked in construction by trade, spending time at both Bonnette Page and Stone and Bean Construction. At Merrill Farm he raised beef cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens and made maple syrup. He was the former president of N.H. Maple producers and N.H. pork producers’ associations. He had a black smith shop, enjoyed metal working and was an excellent welder. He was a gifted man who could build almost anything from wood or metal. If he needed something but couldn’t get it, he would fabricate it in his shop.

Ed served on the Franklin Cemetery Board and was a former alderman. Ed looked forward to the standing 10:00 am coffee with his good friend and neighbor, Eero Jarvi, where they shared stories of past and present.

Ed is predeceased by his wife; Fukiko Merrill, his parents, James L. and Eva D. (Labonte) Merrill, brother, Raymond and Sister, June Ladd.

He is survived by a niece Candice Jarosz of Newmarket, NH and her children, Michelle Jarosz of NY and Ryan Jarosz of NH.

Eero would like to thank the Franklin, VNA and comfort keeper for their amazing care.

A graveside service will be held on Friday November 14, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Franklin Cemetery, 31 Thompson St. Franklin, NH.

The Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St. is assisting the family with arrangements.

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11/10/2025

FRANKLIN, NH – Edmond “Ed” Merrill 93, a lifetime resident of Franklin, NH died peacefully at his home on November 5, 2025.

Ed was born on March 20, 1932. He was a graduate of UNH’s agricultural school.
He worked in construction by trade, spending time at both Bonnette Page and Stone and Bean…

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