OBITUARIES
Robert A. Schenck
Aug 2, 2021
Robert A. Schenck, 71, of Jaffrey, and formerly of New Fairfield, Connecticut, died peacefully on Monday August 2, 2021, at the Alpine Healthcare Center in Keene, NH following a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ‘Bob’ was able to stay at home through his illness and was lovingly cared for by his family until...
Gary L. Hamlin
Jul 30, 2021
Gary L Hamlin, age 66, died unexpectedly at his home in Monson, ME on July 30, 2021. Gary was born in Winchendon, MA on October 18, 1954 and was raised in Athol as a son of the late Everett A and Olive T Taylor. Gary attended Athol schools and was a 1973 graduate of Athol High School. After graduation Gary...
Kenneth Albert Sauvola
Jul 29, 2021
Kenneth Albert Sauvola, 75, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021, after a period of failing health. He was surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home. He was born in Hancock, MI, on October 4,1945, son of the late Arthur A. and Fannie Mabel (Niemi) Sauvola. He was a 1963 graduate of Chassell...
Charles E. Whitney
Jul 28, 2021
Charles E. Whitney, 64, of Jaffrey, NH passed away on July 28, 2021, of an extended illness in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Charles was born in Fitchburg, MA on June 6, 1957, to Charles H. Whitney and Mariline (Hawkins) Whitney. He was raised in Fitchburg and graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School as an Electrician in...
Hester Irene Somero Lampinen
Jul 27, 2021
Hester Irene Somero Lampinen, 92, of Ashby, MA peacefully passed away at the Life Care Center in Leominster MA on July 27, 2021. Hester was born in Highland Park, Michigan on April 20, 1929, to Michael and Maria (Jaara) Somero. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan and was the youngest of nine children. She later moved to the Upper Peninsula...
Claire (Callahan) Burk
Jul 27, 2021
Claire Burk, 92, of Keene, NH, passed away on July 27, 2021, at the Cheshire County Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH. She was born on December 17, 1928, in Boston, MA to William F. Callahan and Ruth (DeGrasse) Callahan and was stepdaughter to Albert J. Gokey. Claire was married to the love of her life, the late John G. Burk...
Rita M. Devlin
Jul 22, 2021
Rita M. Devlin, 85 of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon on July 22, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born in Manchester, NH on February 6, 1936, daughter of the late Edward and Germaine (Charron) Gagnon. She spent most of her childhood years in Henniker, NH and was a 1954 graduate...
Kristine E. Gallant
Jul 21, 2021
Kristine Ellen (Goulden) Gallant, 68, of Fitzwilliam, NH, died suddenly after a tragic automobile accident on July 21, 2021. She was born in Holden, MA, on February 6, 1953, daughter of the late Earle K and Lila M. (Lewis) Goulden. She was educated in the Worcester School systems, then continued her education starting at Quinsigamond College. She finished at Mt....
Lori Jean Hoyt
Jul 16, 2021
Lori Jean Hoyt, age 53, of Meadows of Dan, VA, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Keene, NH to Douglas M. Hoyt of Rindge, NH and Sandra E. Thompson Hoyt of Meadows of Dan. She was preceded in death by a grandson, William Douglas Syx. Lori was the type...
Joshua "Josh" Lewis
Jul 11, 2021
Joshua (Josh) Lewis, 37 of Hillsborough, NH, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the comfort of his mother’s home. He was born in Concord, on December 29, 1983, the son of James Dillon of Hillsborough and Joy M. Newcombe of Jaffrey. He attended area schools and mostly did landscaping for work as well as dabbled in construction. Josh loved...
Phyllis Meyers
Jul 10, 2021
Phyllis Meyers, 97, died peacefully at Rivermead Assisted Living on Saturday, July 10th, 2021, with her family and a close friend present. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 25th, 1924 to Harry and Rose (Weiner) Schindel. Phyllis graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She cofounded a preschool at Vassar College, and later opened...
Harold L. Thompson
Jul 9, 2021
Harold L Thompson 64, a resident of Jaffrey, NH, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021 after a three-year battle with cancer. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 31, 1957. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Veronica Thompson. He graduated from Lowell High School. Harold made his home in Jaffrey...
Lonny Brown
Jul 1, 2021
Lonny Joel Brown of Hancock, 73, a holistic health counselor, yoga and meditation instructor and writer, died peacefully July 1 from complications following a heart attack in April. He was born October 2, 1947, in Bronx, NY, the son of Seymour and Birdie Brown and grew up in Bayside, Queens, and Woodbury, Long Island, NY. He was president of his...
Loren B.W. Wilder
Jun 30, 2021
Loren Beth Weis Wilder, 66, of Nelson, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 30, 2021, at the Cheshire Medical Center – Dartmouth Hitchcock Keene, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born, in Paterson, NJ, on October 21, 1954, the daughter of Henry Ernest and Lois Eleanor (Scott) Weis. She grew up in NJ and was a 1972 graduate...
Seth Stewart
Jun 29, 2021
Seth Stewart, 45, of Rindge, NH died unexpectedly from a sudden illness on June 29, 2021 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Seth was born in Peterborough, NH on October 1, 1975, the son of Leonard H. Stewart and Marcia (Lortie) Stewart. He was a graduate of Conant high school in Jaffrey, and went on to trade...
Bruce M. Ouellette
Jun 27, 2021
Bruce Michael Ouellette was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, to Antonio and Josephine Ouellette on July 15, 1948. His childhood years were spent living in Jaffrey, NH, where many of his relatives resided. While in high school, Bruce worked as a stock clerk at Belletete’s Super Market. At 17-years-old, Bruce joined the US Army on August 16, 1965. He was stationed...
Bonnie Bean Bennett
Jun 24, 2021
Bonnie Bean Bennett of Jaffrey, New Hampshire died at her home peacefully on June 24, 2021 surrounded by her family. The second child of Vernon James Bean and Evelyn Evans Bean, she was born on November 6, 1941, in Boston, Massachusetts, and was raised in Jaffrey. Bonnie graduated from Our Lady of Monadnock Academy, and attended Salem College in Winston-Salem,...
Lon P. Quinn
Jun 20, 2021
Lon P. Quinn, 47, of Rindge, NH passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, on June 20, 2021 in his home in Rindge. Lon was born on July 30, 1973 in Boston, MA, the son of Jerry W. Quinn and Elizabeth (Casey) Roman. Lon was a 1991 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey, and went on to earn his degrees in...
Roberta A. Kaufhold
Jun 13, 2021
Roberta Ann (Mutti) Kaufhold, 84, died peacefully at home on June 13, 2021, after a period of declining health. Roberta was born June 14, 1936, in Proctor, VT to Orfeo and Vanda Mutti, the eldest of three children. She grew up and attended school in Proctor, VT, and received a full scholarship to Castleton Teachers College. Her father, Orfeo, immigrated...
Martha E. Salmonson
Jun 13, 2021
Martha Ellen Salmonson, age 91, passed away at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was a longtime resident of New Ipswich, NH. Martha was born in New Ipswich on April 11, 1930, the daughter of Fredrick and Arlene Somero. She graduated from Appleton Academy in New Ipswich in 1948. After graduating, Martha took a...
