New Hampshire
Thomas M. “Tom” Estona
Thomas M. “Tom” Estona
OBITUARY
Merrimack, NH
Thomas M. ‘Tom’ Estona, 75, died peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Community Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. ‘Beth’ (Cronan) Estona with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
Tom was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on September 15, 1949, and was the son of the late Martin and Eunice (Tillotson) Estona. He received his education in Peterborough, New Hampshire, and was a graduate of Peterborough High School.
Tom worked as a truck driver, purchasing agent and most recently was employed as a branch manager for Kamco Supply in Woburn until his retirement.
In his free time, Tom was an avid fisherman, fishing fresh water throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire and ocean fishing at both York Beach, Maine, and the Florida Keys. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening and was a loyal New England Patriots Fan. He cherished time spent with his family at their peaceful lake house in Merrimack, as well as his retirement years in Barefoot Bay, Florida, with his wife, Beth. Recently, Tom found pleasure in learning to paint pictures depicting nature. Sipping on a single malt scotch and dining on his favorite Chinese food were some of the simplest aspects of life Tom loved. He will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.
In addition to his wife, Beth, of Merrimack, he is survived by his daughter Karen and her partner Doug; his son Jeff Godwin and his wife Angela; and his grandsons, Connor and Parker Godwin. He is also survived by his two sisters, Gwenne Hume and Marcia Lee and her husband Ken, as well as his niece Marcie Hume, and his brother-in-law Don Cronan and his family.
A private family gathering to celebrate Tom’s life is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s name to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH, 03054. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ANCTIL-ROCHETTE.com.
New Hampshire
Methuen woman airlifted after motor vehicle crash in Pelham, NH
PELHAM, N.H. — A 26-year-old Methuen woman sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Friday morning and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
The Pelham Police said Nicole Lugo was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.
The crash occurred on Main Street and was reported to emergency crews at about 9:50 a.m. When police arrived on scene, they said they found a gray Honda Civic “embedded in a utility pole.”
Police said an investigation revealed that the Civic had veered off the road and collided head-on with the pole.
Lugo was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
The road remained closed for more than four hours while utility crews worked to replace the damaged utility pole.
Police are investigating the crash. They urged any witnesses to contact Cpl. James Locke at jlocke@pelhampolice.com or 603-635-2411.
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Crash impacts traffic on I-95 northbound in NH
New Hampshire State Police responded to a crash Friday evening on Interstate 95 northbound in Portsmouth.
The crash happened near Exit 5 and closed the highway in the northbound direction, but police said around 7:45 p.m. that one lane had reopened.
Authorities did not have any word on injuries.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area if possible. Delays and detours are expected.
No further details were immediately available.
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