Honoring Local Legacies
New Hampshire Remembers Six Local Lives Dedicated to Service, Education, and Family
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David Joseph Landry’s services include burial with military honors at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen on September 14, following visiting hours in Tilton the previous day.
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Mary Ida Taylor was survived by her husband, two daughters, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and her brother, Reginald Bergeron; she and her husband also traveled extensively and spent winters in Casa Grande, Arizona.
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Lucille Anne Stevens graduated from Concord High School in 1953 and remains the women’s candlepin bowling single-string record-holder at School Street Lanes, with a score of 159.
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Stevens’ family asked that memorial donations be made to The Share Fund – Gerry’s Food Pantry in Rochester, and her obituary concluded with her wish that “a good time [be] had by all.”
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Elaine “Bonnie” Randall is survived by her daughter, grandson and three great-grandchildren, and her September 19 celebration of life will take place at the Franklin Elks Lodge 1280.
Six New Hampshire residents whose lives shaped their communities through public service, education, and family ties have recently been remembered in obituaries. Concord Monitor honored David Joseph Landry, 77, a U.S. Air Force and New Hampshire Air National Guard veteran who spent 32 years in law enforcement and served with the state Marine Patrol. The group also includes Mary Ida Taylor, 92, an elementary school teacher for 25 years; Lucille Anne Stevens, 90, a women's candlepin bowling record-holder; Elaine "Bonnie" Randall, 87, a longtime school librarian; and Loren George Hill, a pioneering geographer and educator.
A Law Enforcement Career Spanning Three Decades
David Joseph Landry was born in 1949 and dedicated his professional life to public safety. He served in the U.S. Air Force and New Hampshire Air National Guard before moving into law enforcement. Concord Monitor reported that Landry spent 32 years in law enforcement and later served with the New Hampshire Marine Patrol. He passed away on September 2, 2026, in Sun City Center, Florida.
Landry's military and public service will be honored with full ceremony. Visiting hours are scheduled for September 13 in Tilton. On September 14, his burial will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen with military honors, marking the formal recognition of his decades of service to the state and nation.
A Teacher's 73-Year Marriage and Vast Family Legacy
Mary Ida Taylor, 92, built a life around education and family bonds. She worked as an elementary school teacher for 25 years, shaping generations of young students. Concord Monitor noted that she was survived by her husband, two daughters, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and her brother Reginald Bergeron, showing the deep family roots she cultivated.
Taylor's marriage lasted nearly 73 years—a testament to lasting partnership. The couple traveled extensively and spent winters in Casa Grande, Arizona, balancing New Hampshire roots with seasonal warmth. Beyond her immediate family, Taylor was known for her church participation, philanthropy, and community service across the state and beyond.
A Bowling Record That Stood for Seven Decades
Lucille Anne Stevens, 90, left an unusual mark on New Hampshire sports history. She graduated from Concord High School in 1953 and became the women's candlepin bowling single-string record-holder at School Street Lanes with a score of 159. Concord Monitor honored her nearly 61 years of marriage and her close family relationships.
Stevens's family asked that memorial donations go to The Share Fund—Gerry's Food Pantry in Rochester, reflecting her values of community care. Her obituary ended with her own wish: "a good time [be] had by all." Wake and funeral services were scheduled in Rochester, celebrating her life and lasting presence in the city.
Librarians and Educators Who Changed Student Lives
Elaine "Bonnie" Randall, 87, shaped generations as a longtime librarian with the Winnisquam Regional School District. Her work placed her at the center of student learning and development for decades. Concord Monitor reported that Randall is survived by her daughter, grandson, and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was planned for September 19 at the Franklin Elks Lodge 1280.
Loren George Hill, who died in October 2025, was remembered as a pioneering geographer, photographer, educator, and mentor. Hill's work crossed multiple fields, leaving an imprint on how people understood landscape, image, and knowledge. A celebration of his life was scheduled for September 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord, honoring his contributions to education and mentorship.
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