Hannah May LeComte

We write to honor the life of Hannah May LeComte, September 16, 2003 - February 12, 2025, who also would want to be remembered as Hannah May Starkweather, in tribute to the loving legacy of her mother and grandparents.

There are no words to ease the grief of losing someone so young, someone so full of life. The pain is real, ever-changing, and profound. But as her dear friend reminds us, the most important truth is that Hannah lived.

Hannah had a profound love for the earth, her family, and her friends. She lived fully—dancing, laughing, and crying. She expressed herself through art, screamed when she needed to, and created with a heart unafraid of the world. Everyone who knew her knew how deeply she cared about the people in her life. This is the life we celebrate, and it is the life we hope you will continue to honor.

Hannah’s talents were boundless: almost all of her talent was self-taught. She was an amazing artist with her own unique style, her paintings were so incredible that she was asked to display them at Monadnock Hospital. She was a creative cook who loved to create new dishes for her family and friends, and she would light up when everyone loved her food. She was a self-taught piano player, with a keen ability to hear the music and then sit and duplicate the song. She loved to play Volleyball during her years at Conval, and she was very good at it. In fact, she mastered everything she did, even if it was dying her hair a vibrant color or crafting her own tattoo. But the most wonderful thing about her was her gift of kindness and compassion, whether it was in her work as a caregiver, helping out a friend in need, or caring for her cat, Junior, who was the love of her life. We will remember the special moments: eating wings and attempting to watch sports during “Boys Night” with Sam and Marissa, the time the gas pump broke at Penguin covering her mom with gasoline, listening to Mumford & Sons and crafting ham and cheese wontons with Gabe. Hannah had a huge heart that will be forever missed by all who loved her.

In everything she did, Hannah showed us the power of living authentically and with heart. The world, and all of us, are better for the light she brought into it. With her passing, we have lost a piece of that light, but her spirit will always remain with us.

Hannah will be remembered for her boundless energy, her unflinching bravery in the face of the unknown, and the depth of her love for those around her.

Hannah’s memory will live on in the moon, the stars, and the sun. She remains present in every flower that blooms, in the gentle rhythm of each ocean wave. We are lucky; the world is still a better place because she was here with us.

We invite you to share your stories of Hannah, to keep her memory alive, and to carry her light forward.

In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to Reality Check, an organization dedicated to supporting those in our community who need help. Your contributions will honor Hannah’s life and help us work toward preventing others from experiencing a similar loss: Reality Check Donations.