Samantha Smith

SAMANTHA SMITH

W . STEWARTSTOWN – Samantha M . Smith , 39 , of West Stewartstown , died tragically on Monday morning , Sept . 5 , 2016 , in Colebrook as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Route 3 .

She was born in Massachusetts on May 23 , 1977 , a daughter to Kathleen Brassard . She was a graduate of Littleton High School .

Sami loved to hunt and fish , was devoted to her pets , and she loved to spend time with her niece and nephews . She was a gemstone collector , and collected many other things , as well . She enjoyed traveling the back roads of the North Country looking for moose , and she always enjoyed being with her friends .

She leaves behind her mother , Kathleen Duffy of Lisbon , as well as her beloved niece and nephews , Jeffrey Brock , Cote Smith , and James and Elizabeth Duguay . Sami is predeceased by her husband , Thaddeus T . Smith , in May 2016 .

There are no public calling hours . There will be a private celebration of her life held at a later date at the convenience of the family .

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Sami to help with final expenses may be made payable to “ Friends of Sami ,” c / o Timi Smith Duguay , 49 Colby St ., Colebrook , NH 03576 .

Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www . jenkinsnewman . com .

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook .

Peter Collins , Sr .

PETER COLLINS , SR .

NORTH STRATFORD – Peter Ralph Collins , Sr ., 73 , of Egan Road , North Stratford died peacefully on Thursday , Sept . 1 , 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Medical Center in Lebanon after a sudden illness .

Peter was born on Jan . 19 , 1943 in New London , Conn . a son of Ralph A . and Dorothy ( Carter ) Collins and has been a resident of North Stratford for 27 years coming from Freemont .

Over the years , Peter was a truck driver and drove for Poplin Farms . He collected coins , enjoyed fishing , camp at Great East Lake and just being outdoors . He loved his Harley-Davidson , cars and Elvis Presley . He was a grumpy man with a very soft heart and a great sense of humor .

Peter is survived by his wife 47 years , Jean ( Smart ) Collins of North Stratford ; three children Brenda Breen and husband Jeff of Littleton ; Cheryl Trant and husband Johnny and Peter R . Collins , Jr . all of North Stratford ; two grandchildren Felicia Breen and Alley Breen one brother Douglas Collins of Little Rock , Ar .; one sister Patricia Torres of Kimberton , Penn . and many nieces , nephews and cousins .

At Peter ’ s request there will be no services at this time . Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton .

Memorial donations may be made in Peter ’ s name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center ; One Medical Center Drive ; Lebanon , NH 03756 .

To send the family condolences via the online register book , please visit www . armstrongcharronfuneralh ome . com .

Gerard Aubut

GERARD AUBUT

NORTHUMBERLAND – Gerard Archie “ Fugi ” Aubut , 65 , of Lancaster Rd ., Northumberland died peacefully on Friday , Sept . 2 , 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a lengthy illness , with his family by his side .

“ Fugi ” was born on Jan . 28 , 1951 in Berlin , a son of Edward and Irene Mary ( Houle ) Aubut . He was a graduate of Berlin High School class of 1972 .

He was a resident of Northumberland for twenty-six years coming from Berlin . Before retiring he worked for 35 years for James River and Wausau Papers . He enjoyed hunting , snow machining , and working in the yard . He has a rooster and eagle collection .

He is survived by his mother Irene Aubut of Berlin ; son Gary Aubut and wife Linnea of Gray , Maine ; grandson Ian Aubut ; granddaughter Lucy Aubut both of Gray , Maine ; seven siblings Robert Aubut of Berlin ; Terry Nadeau of Gorham ; Rev . Doris Aubut of Lincoln ; Roger Aubut of Lincoln ; Roland Aubut of West Milan ; Jene Aubut of Auburn , Maine ; Jackie Aubut of West Milan ; numerous nieces and nephews .

He was predeceased by his father Edward Aubut ; one sister Lucille Chamberland ; and one brother Paul Aubut .

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday , Sept . 7 , 2016 from 4-6 p . m . at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton . Mass of Christian Burial were at 11 a . m . on Thursday , Sept . 8 , 2016 at St . Francis Xavier Church in Groveton , with Fr . Daniel Deveau , pastor officiating . Interment followed in the St . Francis Cemetery in Groveton .

In lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made in Gerard ' s name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center ; One Medical Center Drive ; Lebanon , NH 03756 .

To send the family condolences via the online guest book , please visit www . armstrongcharronfuneralh ome . com .

Maureen Malloy

MAUREEN MALLOY

COLEBROOK – Maureen A . Malloy , 66 , of Colebrook , died peacefully on Sunday evening , Sept . 4 , 2016 , at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital with her family by her side and after battling cancer for three years .

She was born in Belmont , Mass ., on Dec . 22 , 1949 , a daughter to the late James and Marion ( Dennen ) Walsh . She attended Belmont public schools and later went on to earn her associates degree at Fisher Junior College .

She worked for Bentley University as an administrative secretary in the Natural Science department until she retired in 2002 . After retiring , Maureen and her husband John moved to Colebrook , where she spent her days gardening , working on her home , and traveling . Maureen ’ s greatest joy was working in her garden and enjoying the beauty of the Great North Woods through the various seasons . She was an avid snowmobiler and

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