Roan Family Funeral Home

02/02/2026

PEMBROKE – Elene (Owens) Dohner, 83, of Pembroke, formerly of Brookville and New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday, January 14, 2026, at home with her loving family by her side after a period of declining health.

Born on February 26, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Owens and Rose (Glick) Neal. She was the beloved wife of 66 years to Earl Richard Dohner who predeceased her in 2024.

Raised in New Lebanon, OH, Elene attended Dixie High School, where she met the love of her life, Earl. The two were high school sweethearts and were married on June 8, 1958. Elene passed in her sleep at home and went to meet Earl in heaven.

She was employed at Stockslager's Garden Center and also worked by hosting home parties with Dutchmaid, later continuing with Queensway for several years. Elene especially enjoyed hosting home parties and meeting people, which led her to continue with Home Interiors after leaving Queensway. From 1982 to 1999, she and Earl worked together to help start and operate a business.

A devoted Christian, Elene was a faithful member of Christian Life Center, where she and Earl volunteered as couples coaches, led Bible study groups, and served as greeters during Sunday services until they were no longer able. In her quieter moments, she found great joy in tending to her flower beds.

Elene is survived by her children, Rodney Dohner and his wife, Jeanette of New Lebanon, OH and Diane Lavallee and her husband, Steve of Pembroke, NH; grandchildren, Parker Miller and his wife, Erin of Sault St. Marie, MI, Michael Lavallee of Raymond, NH, Donna Hart of Raymond, NH and Kathy Tynan of Rochester, NY; great-grandchildren, Calla and Eden Miller of Sault St. Marie, MI, Cameron Marden of Pembroke, NH, Kaitlin Morani and her husband, Tyler of Derry, NH, Christopher Harvey of Raymond, NH and Alicia Angelidas of VT; great-great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Myles and Tyler; siblings, Gloria Stone and her husband, Lenval of Phillipsburg, OH, Terry Morris of Lewisburg, OH, and Carol Duke and her husband, Edward of Brookville, OH; and many, many nieces and nephews.

There are no services scheduled at this time. The family will be holding a celebration of life in Ohio at a later date. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

Elene was born on February 26th, 1942 and passed away on January 14th, 2026 at the age of 83

01/29/2026

SUNCOOK – Robert H. Marier Sr., 83, a lifelong resident of Suncook, passed away peacefully with his loving daughter by his side on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton after a period of declining health.

Born on April 5, 1942, in Manchester, NH, Bob was the son of the late David G. and Edith (Beadle) Marier. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Barbara J. (Severance) Marier who predeceased him in 2023.

Bob was raised and educated in Suncook and remained a lifelong resident, where he raised his family and ran his business. He proudly served overseas in the United States Army. After returning home, Bob worked as an owner operator for several trucking companies before founding Bob Marier Trucking. A business he owned and operated with dedication and pride for more than 50 years until his retirement. He will be remembered for his love of Classic Model A cars, proudly driving his own in local parades as a devoted member of the Classic Model A Club, as well as for his lifelong passion for flying—owning an airplane and even building one himself. An ornery man by nature, Bob carried a deep and steadfast love for his family that never wavered. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents and wife, Bob was predeceased by his siblings: brother, David Marier; twin brother, Ray Marier; and sister, Charlotte Giles.

He is survived by his children, Robin A. Castner and her husband, Mark of Alexandria and Robert H. Marier, Jr. of Allenstown; grandchildren, Bethany Marceau and her husband, Justin of Weare and Nicholas Apt of Manchester; great grandchildren, Hazel and Henry Marceau; and brother, Albert Marier and his wife, Shirley of Epsom; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the New Hampshire Veterans Home for the loving and compassionate care shown to Bob during his time there. Please consider a donation in his memory to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276.

Bob will join his beloved wife, Barbara, in eternal rest at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, with a private ceremony honoring his service with full military honors. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com.

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Robert was born on April 5th, 1942 and passed away on January 23rd, 2026 at the age of 83

01/28/2026

CONCORD – Doris “Dot” B. McCully, 78, of Concord and a former resident of Chichester, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Dot was born in Manchester on January 9, 1948, the daughter of the late William B. Levesque and Lorraine L. Levesque (Soucy). In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by her loving husband, Paul E. McCully in June of 2021.

Dot survives by her daughter, Shannon, her granddaughter, Maddie and daughter, Cheryl and her grandson, Tommy.

After fighting through so much pain for so long, she is finally at peace. Her daughter, Shannon along with Teresa were by her side as she took her last breath. We told her how much we loved her and that it is ok to peacefully rest.

Dot deeply loved her husband, Paul, her family, playing golf (in her earlier years at Plausawa Valley CC), her horse, Skye, and her happy place that made her smile, Live and Let Live Farm, where her heart was always wide open. She showed real love, strength, and compassion until her last days. Our hearts are broken but now she is finally free of pain and reunites with Paul and forever she will be watching over us.

To all of you who loved Dot, thank you for loving and praying for her, and loving us. All the memories mean more than we can ever express.
Rest now, your fight is over. We will carry you, your love, and your example with us, always. We will FOREVER miss and love you. Until we meet again. RIP

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main St. PEMBROKE, from 10am to 11:30am immediately followed by a Memorial Service at the same location. A reception will be held at Alan’s in Boscawen at 1pm, 133 N. Main St. Boscawen. A Spring burial will take place at the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Live & Let Live Farm, 20 Paradise Ln, Chichester, NH 03258. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

Doris was born on January 9th, 1948 and passed away on January 24th, 2026 at the age of 78

01/26/2026

What a crazy day and a half its been……hoping the one for next weekend changes course 😩

01/23/2026

With so much snow coming Sunday into Monday how are you preparing????

We did the milk and bread check and even blew up the snow tubes for the kids!

01/22/2026

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION. Please note the date of Al's services has changed to WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28th due to the impending storm.

A period of visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 11AM to 12PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 21 Main Street, Hooksett. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 12PM. Due to severe chemical allergies within Al's family, the family respectfully requests that guests avoid wearing fragrances. Interment will be held in the spring at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Hooksett.

Alphonse was born on February 5th, 1936 and passed away on January 11th, 2026 at the age of 89

01/21/2026

HOOKSETT- Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Shackford, 75, of Hooksett passed away at Elliot Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born in Manchester, NH on December 9, 1950.

Betty enjoyed her dogs, Moxie and then W***y, they were her companions. She loved drawing, sewing, doing archery, and finding a good bargain at Goodwill.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, William and Doris (Dion) Shackford.

She is survived by her children, Angie Birch and her husband, Howard Birch of NY and Beth Prentiss of NH; grandchildren, Travis and his wife, Shannon Clough of NC, Robert Passeralli of NH, Mary Beth Bicknell of NH, Howard, Grace and Michael Birch of NY; great-grandchildren, Raleigh Clough and Sebastin Birch; her siblings, Kate Shackford and her husband, Robert Cochran from NH, Lorne Shackford and his wife, Tammy Shackford from GA, and Sandra Shackford and her husband, Gary McSwain from GA and several nieces, nephew and cousins.

Betty was a bonus mom to Crista Steinmetz, Jessica Andrew, Christopher Raymond, Robert Raymond and Jeffery Lamay.

A private graveside service will be held in the Spring at Head Cemetery in Hooksett. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society donate.cancer.org . The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Elizabeth was born on December 9th, 1950 and passed away on January 16th, 2026 at the age of 75

01/17/2026

Alphonse P. DiCicco, 89, a resident of Hooksett for 59 years, passed away on January 11, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was born on February 5, 1936 in Concord, NH to Alphonse P. DiCicco, Sr. and Florence J. (Wright) Dargie.

Alphonse “Al” graduated from Concord’s St. John’s High School in 1954, where he enjoyed playing on the baseball, football and basketball teams. He particularly enjoyed and excelled at his position of catcher on his high school baseball team, as well as on Concord’s American Legion and Sunset League teams.

After serving in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, Al graduated from the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business in 1962. He then began his career in Information Technology as a computer programmer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, E. Hartford, CT. Al was hired by Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Concord, NH in 1966, where he was a programmer/analyst and provided computer technical support for 28 years until his retirement.

Al held fond memories of his Italian grandparents who helped raise him during the difficult years surrounding WWII. Al was only 9 years old in 1945 when his father perished in the war. Losing his father at such a young age impressed upon him the importance of his role of husband and father -- and later, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was devoted to his entire family and actively supported their endeavors. He never missed a special event.

Al was an avid reader. He was also interested in New England sports, photography and aviation. He was a captivating storyteller with a great sense of humor. He had an innate sense of decency and treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. He and his wife, Claire, enjoyed spontaneous drives to the Seacoast and to the Lakes Region. They also took many road trips to various destinations across the country.

In addition to his parents, Al was predeceased by his stepfather, Amedie Dargie; brother, Joseph “Freddy” DiCicco; half-sister, Ann Michaud; son-in-law, Barry Nelson.

Al is survived by his wife of 63 years, Claire (Desmarais) DiCicco of Hooksett; children Lori (Frank) Clougherty of Manchester, Lisa (Ed) Morgan of Dayton ME and Benjamin Nelson of Pembroke; grandchildren J.T. (Karen) Compeau, Kerry (Alex) Broulidakis, Stephanie, Kyle and Milly Morgan; great-grandchildren Will, Max, Eli and Theo, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A period of visitation will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026 from 11AM to 12PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 21 Main Street, Hooksett. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 12PM. Due to severe chemical allergies within Al's family, the family respectfully requests that guests avoid wearing fragrances. Interment will be held in the spring at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Hooksett.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory may be made to the Hooksett Community Food Pantry, 35 Main St., Hooksett, NH 03106.

The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

Alphonse was born on February 5th, 1936 and passed away on January 11th, 2026 at the age of 89

01/16/2026

CONCORD - Robert L. Laroche, 89, of Concord passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born in Manchester on Novemeber 30, 1936, the son of the late Arthur and Albertine (Brown) Laroche.

In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his son, Mark Laroche.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannette (Milligan) Laroche and daughter, Susan.

Robert will be buried in the Spring at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Hooksett. The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert was born on November 30th, 1936 and passed away on January 15th, 2026 at the age of 89

01/16/2026

CONCORD- Mr. David N. Drake, 82, of Concord, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at Harris Hill Healthcare Center, following a period of declining health surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Peterborough, David was the son of the late C. Wesley and Gertrude M. (Fleury) Drake. He was raised and educated in Suncook and spent most of his life living in Concord.

Prior to his retirement, David was employed as a book binder at Cummings Printing. He was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.

David greatly enjoyed horseshoes, playing pool, and fishing. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and rarely missed watching a game. He especially loved sailing and spending time by the water at his camp on Clough Pond in Loudon. David had a wonderful sense of humor, a fantastic personality, and a true gift for making people laugh. Above all else, he deeply loved his family.

David is survived by his wife of 36 years, Claire (Labrecque) Drake; his son, David McGrath and his wife Christine; his daughter, Michele Folsom and her husband Shane; and his stepdaughter, Kelly Flanders and her husband Ben. He was the proud grandfather of Alysha McGrath, Felicia Brooks, Kason Sabean, Connor Sabean, Timothy Folsom, Jayson Folsom, Tyler Flanders, Nicole Flanders, and a great-grandfather to Olivia Sabean. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Eugene Cote & several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 11 A.M. in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, River Road, Allenstown. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to Lily Care of New Hampshire.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff at Harris Hill Healthcare Center for the compassionate care and kindness shown to David.

Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

David was born on January 19th, 1943 and passed away on January 13th, 2026 at the age of 82

01/16/2026

PEMBROKE – Diane L. Hartford, 74 of Pembroke, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Hillsborough County Nursing Home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on November 21, 1951, in Manchester; daughter of the late Rene and Stella (Clement) Allaire.
Diane was employed for many years as the Administrative Assistant to the DOT commissioner until her retirement. Once she retired, she worked in the kitchen at Pembroke Academy serving the student’s lunch. She loved being in the kitchen, cooking and baking, spending time with family and friends. She liked to read, go on shopping trips or spend time with her animals.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Edgar Hartford, Sr. in 2008 and her son, Jeffrey Bokum in 2012.
She is survived by her son Edgar Hartford, Jr. and his wife Amanda; a stepdaughter, Heather Chapdelaine; sisters, Priscilla Morissette and her husband Gillis, Denise Richard and her husband Donald and Donna Sonberg; grandchildren, Ava L. Hartford and Gabriel Bokum, her dog, Stella and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A brief visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 10AM-10:30AM at St. John the Baptist Church in Allenstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held beginning at 10:30AM in the church. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Allenstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hillsborough County Nursing Home Activity Fund, Mast Road, Goffstown. The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements.

Diane was born on November 21st, 1951 and passed away on January 16th, 2026 at the age of 74

01/12/2026

PEMBROKE- Mrs. Jeannette Ida (Hamel) Brasley, 91, of Pembroke, passed away at the Epsom Healthcare Center on January 9, 2026 after a period of declining health.

Born in Concord, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Auger) Hamel. She was a lifelong resident of both Allenstown and Pembroke.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a finisher in the local textile industry. In retirement, Jeannette and her late husband embraced many years of camping and traveling, making new friends along the way with whom they kept in contact with. They spent winters in Florida and summers in Maine, often bringing their grandchildren with them to share in these joyful experiences. When they were not traveling, Jeannette enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, taking long walks, listening to music, calligraphy, and challenging herself to learn a new language. She found joy in the flowers her husband would grow, reminding her of her grandfather's field of gladiolas.

Her family will fondly remember her unwavering drive to care and do for those around her including her late husband during his time of need. She was always placing her family first ahead of herself. She experienced many health challenges over the years and chose to look at the bright side of life. Her sense of humor and positive outlook on life will be deeply missed by her family. Even in her final days she would often say "we had a good life."

Jeannette was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Roland P. Brasley, and her siblings: Albert, Normand and Henry Jr. Hamel, Claire Bisson and Margaret Grimard.

She is survived by her three children: Paul Brasley and his wife Melissa of Concord, Richard Brasley of California and Luanne Blais and her husband David of Pembroke. She is also survived by her grandson, Michael Blais of Pembroke, her granddaughter, Melinda Avery and her husband Daniel of Maine; and her great-grandchildren, Griffin and Robin Jeannette Avery.

The family is grateful for the compassionate and attentive care she received from Epsom Healthcare Center in her final days.

In accordance with her wishes, a private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke.

Jeannette was born on May 23rd, 1934 and passed away on January 9th, 2026 at the age of 91