OBITUARIES
Russell "Russ" J. Santos
Jun 2, 2025
Russell “Russ” J. Santos 66, of Milford, NH passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2025, with his wife Cyndi by his side after a brave battle with heart disease.
He was born on September 27. 1958 in Providence, RI. Son of the late James R. Santos and Marie (Soares) Santos.
A graduate of Our Lady of Providence high school...
June Y. Thomforde
May 9, 2025
June Y. Thomforde, 84, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Friday, May 9, 2025.
June was born on June 9, 1940, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Philip and Olive (Turner) Tyler.
In her early years, June’s adventurous spirit was evident as she began driving tractors and trucks at the tender age...
Pauline Ann Wood
May 8, 2025
Pauline Wood, 83, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Pauline was born on September 30, 1941, in Framingham, MA, the daughter of the late Walter F. and Delpha C. (Cripps) Burrows. She attended Antrim High School and graduated as part of the class of 1959. Pauline began her professional...
Maureen E. Karr
May 7, 2025
Maureen E. Karr, 83, of York, ME, and Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at the St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester NH on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
She was born on August 9, 1941, in New York City, daughter of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth (McCloskey) Duffy.
A graduate of Carmel High School in 1959, Maureen continued her journey...
Smally James 'Jim' Stockdale
May 7, 2025
Smally James ‘Jim’ Stockdale, 67, of Troy, NH, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Jim was born on April 6, 1958, in Connellsville, PA, son of the late Edgar Theodore Stockdale Sr. and Marie (Smitley) Stockdale.
Jim had moved to Jaffrey when he was five and attended the school system. Jim dedicated much...
Bruce Allan Gervais
May 4, 2025
Bruce Gervais passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 4, 2025.
He is predeceased by his parents.
Bruce loved to stay home with his husband, Carl Winer, and watch TV and have food from Grill 603. His favorite color was green.
He will be missed greatly.
Family and friends are warmly invited to a graveside service for Bruce at Riverside Cemetery, located at 460 Nashua...
Ernest 'Bud' Fletcher, Jr.
May 4, 2025
Ernest ‘Bud’ Fletcher Jr., 85, of Winchendon, MA, died peacefully at Henry Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a short illness.
Bud was born on February 19, 1940, in Keene, NH, son of the late Ernest P. and Hazel E. (Bemis) Fletcher, Sr. He married his wife, Carla J. (Eastman) Fletcher, on December 18, 1965, and...
Paul Andrew Bussiere
Apr 29, 2025
Paul A. Bussiere, 61, of Peterborough, NH, passed away unexpectedly at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Paul was born on August 14, 1963, in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Robert E. and Stella (Bourgoine) Bussiere. He was a 1981 graduate of Conant High School and had attended college in Concord, NH.
Paul actually began his...
Stanley Wallace Davis
Apr 25, 2025
Stanley Wallace Davis, 85, of Kensington, NH, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Stanley was born on November 11, 1939, in Goffstown, NH, son of the late Kenneth Hall and Gertrude Cummings.
Stanley had attended school where he grew up, in Goffstown and New Ipswich. He would then spend his early years working...
Nancy Catherine Somero
Apr 18, 2025
Nancy Catherine Somero, 94, of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at Scott-Farrar in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Born on December 29, 1930 in Peterborough, NH, she was the cherished daughter of Waino Tastula and Lillian (Maki) Tastula.
In her teens, Nancy moved with her family to Quincy, Massachusetts, where she graduated from North Quincy High in...
Jean Adeline Anderson
Apr 18, 2025
Jean Adeline (Sunnarborg) Anderson, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at her home in Peterborough, NH surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Jean was born in Esko, Minnesota on September 29, 1935, to Edward and Helen Sunnarborg who raised her in a loving Christian home. In 1953, she graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko, Minnesota. Jean...
Thomas B.K. Hewitt II
Apr 11, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas B.K. Hewitt II, MD, 73, of Fitzwilliam NH on April 11, 2025. Thomas was known for his intelligent, caring, and humorous personality.
He was born January 7, 1952 in West Hartford, CT. He graduated from Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, 1973 where he met his wife of 51 years, Deborah (Lehecka)...
Deborah A. O'Toole
Apr 4, 2025
Deborah A. O'Toole, 73, Savannah, Georgia - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah O'Toole of Savannah, Georgia, and previously Rindge, NH. After a brief battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully with her children by her side.
She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on January 4, 1952, to the late Albert Rock and Helena (Siulc)...
Sandra Lee O'Brien
Mar 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra (St.Pierre) O'Brien who departed this world on March 29th after a long illness. Born on September 3, 1940 to Armand and Angelina St.Pierre. Sandra was secretary to the Headmaster of the Winchendon School for 30 years. She was married for 56 years to William D. O'Brien who passed...
Arnold Taylor Lapham Jr
Mar 20, 2025
Arnold Taylor Lapham, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, in Marlborough, NH, surrounded by the love of family and his dog, Tater. Taylor, a resident of Quemado, NM, was formerly of Rindge, NH, and had recently moved back East to be with family.
Taylor was born on May 6, 1943, in Concord, MA, to Arnold Taylor,...
Jill Bettina Randlett
Mar 19, 2025
Jill B. Randlett, 75, of Peterborough, NH, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Monadnock Community Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones and her two beloved Great Pyrenees, Loper and Luna.
Born on December 12, 1949, in Rhode Island, Jill was the daughter of George A. Randlett and Bettina M. Randlett.
Education was always a cornerstone of Jill’s life. She graduated from...
Rodney R. Desmarais
Mar 15, 2025
Rodney Robert Desmarais, 77, of Temple, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 15, 2025 in New Port Richey, Florida. He was surrounded by his family members the days and moments leading up to his passing.
Ronnie was born in Peterborough on September 26, 1947, to George and Isabelle (Bernier) Desmarais. He spent his childhood in Jaffrey and later moved...
Catherine Melvina Robinson
Mar 15, 2025
Catherine Melvina Green Robinson, 102, passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Catherine was born in Dayton, OH, on September 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Susie (Boude) Green. She was a 1940 graduate of Colorado Springs High School. Upon graduating, Catherine would go on to meet the love of...
Wayne Clarence Hanson
Mar 13, 2025
Wayne Clarence Hanson, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Key Largo, Florida, on March 13, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on September 16, 1951, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to Clarence and Barbara Hanson, who predeceased him.
Wayne devotedly operated Tiffany Styling Salon at the Tradewinds Plaza in Key Largo for...
Katherine Marie Benkiran
Mar 12, 2025
Katherine M. Benkiran, 63, of Jaffrey, NH died peacefully at her home after a sudden illness on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
‘Kate’ was born on December 8, 1961 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Sharon (Bordash) Rasku, and the late John R Rasku, Sr. She graduated in 1979 from Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester.
She later continued her education in computerized...
