OBITUARIES
Dianna 'Dee' Aho
Jan 18, 2023
Dianna ‘Dee’ Aho, 42, of New Ipswich NH, a daughter of Fran and Linda Aho, also of New Ipswich, passed away on January 18, 2023, after a courageous 2-year battle with colon cancer.
Dee leaves behind the light of her life, her daughter Sophia, her sister Cherie and her “brother-in-law” Jim, with their children Kris, Derrick, Josh and Caitlin, her brother...
Patricia M. Spettmann
Jan 17, 2023
Patricia ‘Trish’ Spettmann, 61, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Trish was born in Yonkers, NY, on August 25, 1961, to loving parents Patrick and Licia Servillo. She and her sisters, Mary and Annie Servillo grew up together in Queens, where they often participated in theatrical performances, musical productions, and folk troupes...
Anne Marie Patricia Marshall
Jan 17, 2023
Anne Marie Patricia Marshall, 77, of Richmond, NH and formerly of Washington D.C., died peacefully at her home on January 17, 2023.
She was born in Washington D.C. on June 20, 1945, daughter of the late Carl Joseph and Mary Theresa (Murphy) Marshall. Anne moved to Northern Virginia at the start of 3rd grade and lived in Alexandria, Virginia before moving...
Jacqueline L. Duval
Jan 14, 2023
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Duval, 91, of Jaffrey, died peacefully on January 14, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital after a period of failing health.
She was born in Antrim, NH on August 19, 1931, daughter of the late Edward and Susie (Whitney) Rokes. Jackie grew up in Antrim and graduated from Antrim High School with the class of 1950. Jackie moved to Peterborough...
George William Somero
Jan 12, 2023
George William Somero, otherwise lovingly known as ‘Billy’, ‘Billium’ or ‘William’, age 80, a lifelong resident of New Ipswich, NH died peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 14, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the eldest son of George and Gertrude (Stinsen) Somero. He attended schools in New Ipswich and...
Nancy Lee Barry
Jan 12, 2023
Nancy Lee (Wiik) Barry, of New Ipswich, NH was called home to the Lord on January 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 21, 1951, in Peterborough, NH, daughter of the late Toivo and Shirley (Aho) Wiik.
Nancy was a Charter member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. On June 4, 1951, she received the gift of...
Eleanor Irene Marceau
Jan 11, 2023
Our beautiful Mother left this world to take her place in Heaven on January 11, 2023. Born Eleanor Irene Aho on October 1, 1928 she became a "Marceau" when she married the love of her life, our Dad, Hector, on December 13th, 1947. Sadly, Dad predeceased her, as did her three brothers and her first-born son.
She is survived by...
Mike Grenier
Jan 6, 2023
Thor Michael Grenier, ‘Mike’, departed this earth on Friday, January 6, 2023. Mike was born in Santa Marta, Colombia, S.A., on April 6, 1959. He grew up in Rindge and Jaffrey, NH and attended Conant High School, graduating in 1978. Mike joined the Navy shortly after graduation and served on an aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, during much...
Kermita "Kay" Stratton
Jan 5, 2023
Kermita (Kay) Stratton, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Jaffrey, NH.
Kay is survived by her daughter Rebecca A. Barnard, of Chandler Arizona, by her son, Richard F. Stratton, of Exton, Pennsylvania, and by her sister Diane Reenstierna, of Jaffrey New Hampshire. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Amy, Rachel, Hannah, Sadie, Marshall, and Myra. She is survived...
Lynn Mary Stewart
Jan 4, 2023
Lynn M. Stewart, 67, of Rindge, NH passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2023, finally winning a 10-year battle with breast cancer.
She was born May 9, 1955, in Peterborough, NH to William and Mildred (Renshaw) Sangermano. Lynn grew up locally, attending Saint Patrick School for grade school, later graduating from Conant High School in 1973.
After graduating...
Sylvia Gray Sears
Jan 4, 2023
Mrs. Sylvia Gray Sears, lately of Keene, New Hampshire, died peacefully at the age of 99 in the early hours of January 4, 2023, at American House Keene. Blessedly lucid, she had, in the days surrounding the Christmas holidays, enjoyed visits from her children, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. She was cherished and revered in her immediate and extended...
Megan Rose Dysart
Jan 2, 2023
Megan Rose Dysart, 45, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on January 2, 2023, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, in Lebanon, NH with her loving family by her side. She was born in Peterborough, NH, on December 1, 1977.
Megan graduated from Mascenic Regional High School class of 1996. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Grace Electric.
Megan was known for...
Linda Ann Santoro
Dec 28, 2022
*Friends and Family are invited to attend a graveside service for Linda on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Cutter Cemetery Extension, Harkness Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452.*
Linda Ann Santoro, 63, passed away on December 28, 2022 after a long and valiant battle with cancer, with her family and friends by her side.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts,...
David E. Glasgow
Dec 21, 2022
David E. Glasgow, 64, of Antrim, NH passed suddenly on December 21, 2022.
He was born on June 6, 1958, in Malone, NY to Leslie and Sylvia George. David grew up in the sticks of Duane, NY and graduated from Franklin Academy in 1977. He enlisted with the United States Marines after graduation. He served his country well, earning a...
Alan D. Wheeler
Dec 18, 2022
Alan D. Wheeler, 34, a lifelong resident of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
He was born on October 24, 1988, in Keene, NH, the son of Dan and Laura (Cox) Wheeler. He attended Conant High School but flourished at Victory High School and graduated in 2007.
Alan remained close to home and worked for several local merchants,...
Joseph Louis DesRochers
Dec 11, 2022
Joseph Louis DesRochers born March 9, 1931, to parents Alma C LaFrance and Louis J DesRochers, passed peacefully in his home, on December 11, 2022, at the age of 91, with family by his side.
Joe is survived by his loyal, loving, and devoted wife, Diane (O’Neill) DesRochers of Rindge NH.
Joe and Diane were married July 24, 1955 and spent 67...
Doris M. Sherburne
Dec 11, 2022
Doris Myrtle Sherburne, 86, of New Ipswich, NH passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. She was born on August 9, 1936, in Tyngsboro, MA, a daughter to the late Maxwell and Bernice Sherburne. Doris grew up in Tyngsboro, MA and graduated from Lowell High School in 1954 with the highest grades in her class. After high school, she earned...
Maureen Desmarais
Dec 10, 2022
Maureen Scanlon Desmarais of Jaffrey, NH passed away in her home on December 11, 2022. She was born in Bennington, VT on September 3, 1944, the second of five children born to the late Marie Sausville Scanlon and James E. Scanlon, Sr.
An Army brat, Maureen traveled extensively with her parents and siblings throughout Europe, Africa, and the United States. In...
Christopher P. AuCoin
Dec 7, 2022
Christopher Patrick AuCoin of Wilton, NH passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 52.
Christopher was born September 29, 1970, in Keene, New Hampshire, son of Brent and Paula (LeTourneau) AuCoin.
Chris lived in Jaffrey when he was young, and later moved to Merrimack, NH where he graduated from Merrimack High School in 1989.
After high...
Frances Louise Stickney
Dec 4, 2022
Frances Louise Stickney, precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully Sunday evening, December 4, 2022, in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
She was born August 20, 1926, in Saugus, MA, to James Farrar and Eleanor Freeman. Fran grew up in Salem, NH and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1944 and Burnett Business College in 1947.
She married Raymond Graham Stickney on October...
