OBITUARIES
Steven A. Blair Sr.
Sep 28, 2023
Steven A. Blair Sr age 72, of Baldwinville, MA, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2023 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.
He was born in Rindge, NH on October 16th 1950, a son to Everett and Ruth Blair. Steven grew up in Rindge NH but also lived in Winchendon, and Florida, Steven spent most of his life residing in...
Robert R. Deschenes
Sep 26, 2023
Robert R. Deschenes, 67, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 after a long period of complications from kidney failure.
‘Bob’ was born on January 2, 1956 in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Gilbert J. and Yevette (Morin) Deschenes. He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Mascenic High School in New Ipswich.
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Elma E. E. Bertram
Sep 23, 2023
Elma Emma Emelia Bertram, 93, of New Ipswich, New Hampshire passed from this life to eternity on Saturday September 23, 2023 at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief period of failing health.
Born in Ironwood, Michigan, on April 10, 1930, to Arvo and Emma (Hendrickson) Suvanto, she graduated from Luther L. Wright Highschool in 1948. After graduation...
Michael R. Muehlheim
Sep 18, 2023
Michael R. Muehlheim, 57, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on September 18, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 24, 1966, son to the late James and Ruth (Gernet) Muehlheim. Together, they travelled around the country living in various places while his father was actively serving in the Army.
Michael...
Jeffrey G. Creighton
Sep 16, 2023
Jeffrey G. Creighton, 69, of Rindge, NH, passed away on September 16, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 9, 1954, in Peterborough, NH, a son of the late Gene and Shirley Creighton. He attended schools locally and graduated from Conval High School in Peterborough.
After graduation Jeffrey began working as...
Paulette L. Leger
Sep 13, 2023
Paulette L. Leger, 74, of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH.
She was born on June 27, 1949 in Gardner, MA, daughter to Roger and Jeannette LaJoie. Paulette attended local schools and graduated from Gardner High School in 1967. She later studied at Framingham State College.
On June...
Kazimierz Jablonski
Sep 8, 2023
Kazimierz Jablonski, 76, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on September 8, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital following a period of declining health.
Kazimierz was born in Poland, Europe on April 20, 1947, a son to the late Ignacy and Alexandra (Kozak) Jablonski.
Kazimierz graduated from the Institute of Metallurgy in Glivice, Poland and worked at Gdynia Shipyard for 17...
Dale A. Funkey
Sep 4, 2023
Dale A. Funkey, 88, of Hastings, Nebraska died peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, after a period of failing health.
Dale was born on October 5, 1934, in Bruning, Nebraska, son of the late Fred and Darlene (Walker) Funkey. He graduated in 1952 from Geneva High School and soon...
Sharon H. Dean
Aug 29, 2023
Sharon H. Dean, 74, of Keene, NH, died on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene after a period of illness.
She is survived by her two sons, Cain Frazier of Keene, and Adam Dean of Brookfield CT. She is predeceased by her youngest son Robert Dean of Newtown CT.
Sharon was born on March 9,...
Tina M. O'Neil
Aug 29, 2023
Tina M. O’Neil, 66, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 after a period of failing health
Tina was a native of the Monadnock Region, born in Peterborough, NH, on March 23, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late John and Olive (Bernier) Quinn. Attending school in Jaffrey, Tina...
Joseph 'Jose' P. Diab
Aug 29, 2023
Joseph ‘Jose’ P. Diab, 81, of Jaffrey, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a long illness.
Jose was born in Boston, MA on May 15, 1942, son of the late Serge and Elizabeth (Banks) Diab. He attended schools in Boston and later enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served...
Michael J. Gallagher
Aug 26, 2023
Michael J. Gallagher, 61, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on August 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.
He was born on April 19, 1962, in Brighton, MA, a son of Thomas and Maryellen (Kennedy) Gallagher.
Michael grew up in Sudbury, MA and graduated from Lincoln Sudbury Regional high school. After high school he spent some...
Douglas Williams
Aug 25, 2023
Douglas Williams of Peterborough died peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, while visiting with friends in Maine.
He was born on September 14, 1934, the second son of Ralph and Corilla Williams. He grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, and graduated from Amherst College where his father was a professor while his mother worked with international students, especially after World...
Judith LaPlume
Aug 21, 2023
Judith Marie Agnes LaPlume passed away with her husband and family by her side on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her home in Winchester, NH.
Judith was born on June 3, 1953 to the late Roland and Claire Becotte and shared her childhood home with her three siblings, Jeffrey, Deborah, and Nancy. She attended Lawrence High School and married...
Brenda Lee Adams
Aug 20, 2023
Brenda Lee Adams, 53, of Jaffrey, NH, died unexpectedly on August 20, 2023. After a lifelong battle with MS, Brenda was forever reunited with her beloved Mother, Linda Crocker.
She was born on September 22, 1969, in Worcester, MA. Brenda was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her husband, Charles Adams, her...
Dorothea M. Sopper
Aug 19, 2023
Dorothea M. Sopper, 93, of Jaffrey, NH, formerly of Keene, passed away on August 19, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Dorothea was born in Medford, MA, on May 13, 1930, a daughter to the late James and Mildred (King) Sopper.
She attended Cheverus Catholic School in Malden and graduated in the class of 1948 before attending Fisher Jr....
Gail R. Smith
Aug 17, 2023
Gail (Rogers) Smith, 84, of Rindge, died on Thursday 17 August 2023 at the All-American Assisted Living nursing home in Wareham, Massachusetts, following a rapid decline in health.
Gail was born May 12, 1939, to Lila (Knight) and Eliot Rogers in Newton, MA. She joined her older brother Edwin and four years later they were joined by sister Elizabeth. Gail’s...
Richard A. Cleveland Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
Richard A. Cleveland Jr., of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on January 4, 1953, in Peterborough, NH, son to Richard and Marion Cleveland, whom have already passed. He grew up in Rindge and is a 1971 graduate of Conant High School. After high school, he took college...
David W. Phillips
Aug 11, 2023
David William Phillips, “Papa D.”, 74, of Rindge, NH, passed away on August 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.
Dave was born on July 21, 1949, in Belfast, ME, son of Merl and Pauline (Verakis) Phillips.
Dave attended Crosby High School in Belfast, ME, and Searsport High School, having graduated in...
Clifford K. Jarest
Aug 10, 2023
Clifford K. Jarest, 100, longtime resident of Peterborough, NH, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital following a brief illness.
Clifford was born in Peterborough, NH, on May 27, 1923, the son of the late Remi and Eva (Hill) Jarest.
He attended high school in Peterborough and graduated in the class of 1942. He went on to...
