Susan Salls, Respected Teacher and Entrepreneur, Passes Away Peacefully Surrounded by Loved Ones in Concord, NH
Susan Salls, a beloved teacher and successful entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2026, at the Concord Hospital Oncology Unit, surrounded by her devoted family and friends.
Born in Rutland, VT, on November 19, 1946, Susan was raised in North Strafford, NH. She was a dedicated student, serving as the Class President at Mary Burnham School for Girls. After graduating from Centenary Jr College and receiving her Baccalaureate degree from SUNY Potsdam in 1968, Susan embarked on a teaching career, starting at Tilton NH Elementary School and later at Pleasant Street School in Laconia, NH.
In 1973, Susan purchased the New Hampshire Flea Marketplace paper, later rebranding it as the New Hampshire Times. Under her leadership, the paper became a progressive voice in the region. Her entrepreneurial spirit continued with the creation of Village West Publishing in 1984, a company that made a significant impact on the North American hearth, patio, and barbecue industry.
Susan's greatest legacy, however, lies in the compassion she shared so freely throughout her life. Her kindness and unwavering support touched the hearts of many, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Susan was also a dedicated mother. She married Kenneth Daggett in June 1978, and together they raised their two children, Danielle and Alexander, in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Both Danielle and Alexander express deep gratitude for the love and guidance their mother provided throughout their lives.
Though Susan’s physical presence is no longer with us, her memory lives on in the lives she touched and the example she set.
A memorial fund has been established in her honor to assist with funeral expenses and support her family during this time of loss.
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