OBITUARIES
Justin Merritt Robert Hakey
Jun 2, 2023
Justin Merritt Robert Hakey, 35, of Nelson, NH, passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 2, 2023.
He was born on October 12, 1987, in Keene, NH, to Bertie M. Hakey, Jr. and Lisa (Redfield) Gillum. Justin was raised in Alstead, NH and attended Fall Mountain Regional High School. He married Jessica M. (Peard) Hakey on October 6,...
Francis Aho Jr.
May 30, 2023
Francis E. Aho, Jr., 74, of New Ipswich passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 30, 2023, after a year-long illness. Fran or “Buddy” leaves behind his wife Linda, his daughter Cherie and her family including Jim and their children Kris, Derrick, Josh & Caitlin, and his son Scott and his family including his wife, Danielle and children Sierra & Evan. ...
Arthur W. Flick, Jr.
May 29, 2023
Arthur W. Flick, Jr., 79, of Dublin, New Hampshire, passed away on May 29, 2023. He was born in Huey, Pennsylvania, on May 4, 1944, one of three sons to William A. Flick and Viola M. (Dunkle) Flick.
He grew up in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the Union Joint High School in 1962. He later graduated from Clarion State...
Stella M Bussiere
May 29, 2023
Stella Mary (Bourgoine) Bussiere, 86, of Jaffrey passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023, at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Jaffrey, NH.
Stella was born in West Peterborough, NH on January 14, 1937, the only daughter of the late Joseph Edmund and Alice (Labier) Bourgoine. She grew up in West Peterborough, attending local schools and was a participant...
Carolyn M. Pockett
May 28, 2023
Carolyn M. Pockett, 84, of Harrisville, NH, passed away on May 28th, 2023, at her home with her daughter by her side.
She was born in Newport, NH, and was the daughter of the late John and Marcia Boutwell. She attended schools in North Springfield VT.
Carolyn would go on to marry Arol R. Pockett Jr. on November...
James E. DuMont
May 28, 2023
James E. DuMont, 90, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on May 28, 2023, at the Monadnock Community Hospital with his wife by his side holding his hand.
He was born on April 15, 1933, in Claremont, NH, the son of the late Cassius and Thelma DuMont. James grew up in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. He enlisted with the United...
Alex E. McKaughan
May 25, 2023
Alex E. McKaughan, 34, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1988, in Cambridge, MA, to Daniel McKaughan and Kathleen Johnson. Alex grew up in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington High School. After high school, Alex moved to New Hampshire, where he discovered his love of the outdoors....
William F. Bergmann
May 20, 2023
William “Bill” Frederick Bergmann, age 73, of Greenfield, NH, passed away on May 20, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Family and friends are invited to Bill’s Celebration of Life on June 10, 2023, from 11:00AM-2:00PM at Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452.
Gloria A Kaminski
May 20, 2023
Gloria Alma Kaminski, 91, passed away peacefully at her home of 59 years, in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, on May 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters Kathryn and Karyn Kaminski, and sister-in-law Janice LeBel. Gloria was the sunshine of warmth, light and love to all within her rays.
Gloria was born in Salem, Massachusetts on August 12, 1931, to...
Alyce Lorraine Brooks
May 19, 2023
Alyce Lorraine Brooks (nee Farinoli), 87, formerly of Jaffrey and Fitzwilliam, NH, died peacefully at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH on Friday, May 19, 2023.
She was born in Swanzey, NH, on October 20, 1935, to Altieri A. and Gertrude M. (Seim) Farinoli.
Alyce graduated from Keene High School in 1954, where she played in the band...
Michael P. Sandor, Sr.
May 1, 2023
Michael “Mehi” P. Sandor Sr., 86, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away on May 1, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH.
He was born on July 1, 1936, in South Norwalk, CT, to the late Josef and Anna Sandor. Michael grew up in South Norwalk, CT and lived there for 42 years, before relocating to Keene NH where...
Raymond J. Bernier
Apr 18, 2023
Raymond J. Bernier, 80, of Dublin, NH, died peacefully on April 18, 2023, at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a period of declining health.
He was born in Peterborough, NH on June 16, 1942, son of the late Raymond and Bertha (Myhaver) Bernier. He was a graduate of the former Peterborough High School and had lived in Dublin...
Jeannine Somero
Apr 18, 2023
Jeannine Somero, 65, of New Ipswich, passed away on April 18, 2023, at UMASS Memorial Health Alliance Leominster, MA, with her family by her side. She was born in Gardner, MA, on August 6, 1957, the daughter of Wilfred and Jeanne (Royer) Desrosier.
Jeannine graduated from Mascenic High School in 1975. She was employed at Brookstone and Millard...
Sandra E. Hoyt
Apr 15, 2023
Sandra Eileen Hoyt 80, of Jaffrey, NH (formally of Peterborough NH), passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2023. Born in Middleborough, MA on June 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Thompson and Katherine E. (Guerin) Thompson.
She grew up in Somerville, MA, and graduated from Somerville High School.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...
Lynda Okerson Connolly
Apr 14, 2023
Temple NH - Lynda O. Connolly, 76, of Temple, NH passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 14, 2023 after a period of declining health.She was born in Neptune, NJ on June 14, 1946, the daughter of the late Lynden and Ruth Okerson. She grew up in Spring Lake Heights, NJ and...
Patricia Marie Ferrell
Apr 11, 2023
Patricia Marie Ferrell, 89, longtime resident of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Patricia was born in Jaffrey, NH, on April 17, 1933, the first of five children born to the late Henry Eugene Rivard and Virginia Marie (Wall) Rivard.
She loved music and theater. Even...
John Homer Adams
Apr 11, 2023
John Homer Adams, 92, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 11, 2023.
John was born on March 21, 1931, in Newport News, VA to the late Otto and Glenna (Hunter) Adams. After graduating from Warwick High School in 1948, he went on to attend Lynchburg College before enlisting in the United States...
Elizabeth 'Charlotte' Parent
Apr 10, 2023
Elizabeth ‘Charlotte’ Parent, 98, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Charlotte was born in Winchendon, MA on June 17, 1924. She was the daughter of Hector and Caroline (Foisey) Parent. She was raised in Jaffrey and graduated from Conant High School with the class of 1943. After graduation, Charlotte...
Janet G. Reilly
Apr 5, 2023
Janet G. Reilly, 80, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 5, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1942, to the late John and Margaret (Reynolds) Gervais of Lowell, MA. She was a 1960 graduate of Lowell High School and attended Lowell Commercial College.
Twenty-nine years ago, Janet and her husband Dave became residents of...
Martha Graham
Apr 3, 2023
Martha Leete (Simmons) Graham, 79, passed away on Monday April 3, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut, a daughter to the late Clement Merrill Simmons and Ruth Gibbs Brewer.
Martha attended Woodstock Academy and went on to pursue her passion for child development by obtaining her degree from the University of Connecticut. She dedicated her...
