Christine J. Cloutier

Christine J. (Vaillancourt) Cloutier died peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side on January 31st at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffrey after an extended illness.

She was born on November 24, 1938, in Peterborough, New Hampshire to Saluste and Jennie (Gorski) Vaillancourt. She resided in West Peterborough most of her life until moving to Jaffrey upon retirement, briefly living in Swanzey and returning to Peterborough for a short time until her illness brought her to Good Shepherd.

Christine was a graduate of the former Peterborough High School and worked in Peterborough all her life beginning at Bellows Nichols Insurance Agency, followed by many years as a teller and customer service representative at First National Bank of Peterborough, and lastly at Helmers Publishing.

Christine always had a smile for everyone. Before her illness, she loved gardening, her kitties, the wildlife surrounding her home and being near her grandchildren. Tending to her home and family was her greatest pleasure.

She leaves her devoted husband of 59 years Joseph N. Cloutier of Jaffrey; her daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Christopher of Peterborough; and two grandsons, Drake Cutter of Peterborough, and Devin Cutter and his wife Marissa of North Hollywood, California, as well as many cousins and friends.

At Christine’s request, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Road, Swanzey, NH 03446.