John Thompson, 68, of Cyr Plantation, Maine, passed away on September 29, 2025 in Manchester NH, of cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by the love and care of his family and friends. John was a proud graduate of Timberlane Regional High School, Class of 1975, and UNH, Class of 1980. He worked on…
Obituary for William Buffum Bill Buffum, aged 71, passed away on the 8th September 2025, from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born on 29th October 1953, in Providence to William Potter Buffum Jr. and Jean Fitz Buffum. Bill attended high school at Providence Country Day School and continued his academic…
Alexander “Alec” Macmillan, a lifelong resident of Hingham and Silver Lake, New Hampshire, died at home on August 20 with his family by his side. Throughout his life, both personally and professionally, Alec was dedicated to public service. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 28, 1940, to Stuart and Margaret (McCorkle) Macmillan, Alec was a…
We’ve received this death notice. Unfortunately there isn’t anything more posted online. Dick clearly loved the OH as his email address began with oldhutman@ He worked at Pinkham in 1943, at Zealand in 1944 and 1945 and Greenleaf in 1950 and 1951. In addition to his croo work, he also worked on Construction Crew out…
On Saturday May 17th, there was a celebration of life for David C. Wilson, held at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Dave passed away in October of 2024, shortly before our fall reunion. There were an estimated 90 or so people in attendance at his celebration of life and many of them are O.H. It was…
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Gail Yorkell of Hudson, formerly of Berlin, New Hampshire. Gail departed this world with grace, love, and faith, joining her beloved parents, James and Madeleine Lafferty, and her cherished brother Donald. Gail was the devoted wife of Bill, with whom she…
We have been asked by Dave Wilson’s son Paul Wilson, to let you know that a Celebration of Life has been planned for Dave. It will take place on Saturday May 17th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center/Joe Dodge Lodge. This is also the day of the OH Cabin opening/work detail,…
Charles Milson Stillman Obituary October 1945 – February 2025 Charlie Stillman of Seattle died on February 18 after a long siege with T-cell lymphoma. Charlie grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, attended Amherst College, graduated in 1967 and, having been drafted, joined the Army. He spent a year in Vietnam and came home to live in…
Clayton B. Hammond, 94, longtime Amesbury resident, passed peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 27, 2021, at Hannah Duston Nursing Home in Haverhill with his son at his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy S. Hammond, who died August 19, 2009. Born in Amesbury, May 14, 1926, he was the only child of…
Ann Robinson (Stedman)Perkins “The Mountains are calling and I must go” (John Muir) Born July 8, 1937 Died May 31, 2024 Father: William George Stedman Mother: Virginia Allen Brother: Allen Cornell Stedman Married: Earle R Perkins in 1961 Children: Jonathan M Perkins and his wife Lisa Perkins Heather A Perkins Grandchildren: Haley M (Perkins) Clark…
Joan W. Bishop Bath- Joan W. Bishop, 93, of Webber Ave., passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She was born in New York City on July 20, 1928, the daughter of Ralph Montagu Stuart and Isabella (Wood) Wortley. Joan graduated from Oldfields School…
David Preston Obituary David Preston November 17, 1933 – March 26, 2024 David Preston, age 90, of Essex, Connecticut, died peacefully in Essex on March 26th, 2024. Dave was born on November 17, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Roger and Anita Preston of Waban, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter, Fred,…
Richard S. “Dick” Hayes Jr., 94, died on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home at River Woods, Manchester, NH. He was born on May 28, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Richard S. and Teresa D. Hayes and was raised in Montclair, NJ. Dick lived a life filled with love, laughter and unwavering dedication to his…
Peter Brockway Walker Beloved husband of Cynthia A Walker, father of Paul and Mark Walker and grandfather of Dallas H.K. Walker, died peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on the evening of December 16, 2023 at the age of 92. Born January 31, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Wallace Haynes Walker and Isabella Brockway Walker, he…
Cornell MacDonald Grout 1931-2023 Cornell MacDonald Grout, Don, died peacefully and well cared for on October 19 th 2023 while surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown, New York. Born December 17 th 1931, in Albany, New York to Emily Cornell and Harold MacIntyre Grout, Don attended Harvey School through…
Please see this link for the obituary for Betsy Byrd. In September 2023, she was publicly recognized for her decades-long dedication to the AMC Hut System and was named “Honorary OH- Madam Secretary”.
Philip Preston (OH), 84, died November 16, 2023 at his home, the Homestead Farm in Ashland, New Hampshire. In addition to his own stint on the 1956 Madison Springs Hut croo, Phil was part of a outdoors-loving family with a long pedigree in the Huts…
Peter John Woodcock (OH), of Vermontville, NY passed away on October 8, 2023 after a short illness. Nicknamed “Moose” by Huts Manager George Hamilton, Pete worked at Madison in 1960 and on the Construction Crew and was followed in the huts by his brother Steve (OH) who worked on the 1966 Zealand croo.
Carl J. Svenson, 73, of Loudon, NH, passed away on October 8, 2023 from injuries sustained in a helicopter accident. He was a well known and loved figure around the Whites and a friend to many hut croo and OH.
The landscape photographer George DeWolfe, OH, died on July 2, 2023 at the age of 78. As a young man, George climbed in the Alps and Tetons, among other ranges, before finding a welcoming home in the Whites and at the AMC in the early 1970s , where he worked at Tuckerman and was AMC’s first artist-in-residence, a position that combined two of his greatest passions; mountains and photography.