OBITUARIES

Jan 13, 2018

Richard P. McDowell, 65, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after complications from a fall at his home. ‘Dickie’ was born in Ayer, MA on March 2, 1952, son of the late Robert H. and Irene F. (Campbell) McDowell, and had lived in Ayer until moving to Jaffrey in...

Jan 9, 2018

Arthur P. Maki, 88, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at the Monadnock Community Hospital on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 after a period of failing health. Arthur was born in Troy, NH on August 7, 1929 son of the late Sulo and Lillian (Pelton) Maki. He graduated with the class of 1947 from the Troy High School and had attended trade...

Jan 5, 2018

Roda J. Butler, 77, a lifelong resident of Jaffrey died peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2018 after a period of failing health. Mrs. Butler was born on September 15, 1940, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Garfield. She had attended schools in the area She had worked in many capacities for over 37 years at Teleflex Medical in...

Jan 3, 2018

Donald G. Pyke, 60, of Rindge died peacefully on Wednesday, January 03, 2018 after several lengthy illnesses. His family extends grateful thanks to friends for their love and support. Don was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 11, 1957, son of the late Donald and Ruth (McQuilla) Pyke. He was a graduate of St. Anthony’s High School in Jersey...

Jan 1, 2018

Gayle Evans, 82, of Rindge, died peacefully with her family by her side on January 1, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey after a brief illness. Gayle was born in Athens, Alabama on October 19, 1935, the daughter of Joseph Tribble and Lilly Mae Gordon. Her father was killed in action during World War II, later she...

Dec 31, 2017

Ernest G. Caron, 83 passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a brief illness. Mr. Caron was born on August 3, 1934 in Jaffrey. Ernest was the youngest child of Ernest and Edith Caron. He graduated from Conant High School in 1952, and soon after joined the Air Force, where he...

Dec 31, 2017

James Baird, 94 of Naples, FL and formerly of Jaffrey, NH died peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Solaris Imperial Healthcare in Naples, FL after a period of failing health. Mr. Baird was born in Jaffrey on August 17, 1923. He and his twin sister Jennie agreed it was a good idea to make their appearance at their Squantum...

Dec 28, 2017

Henry G. Emery, 89, lifelong resident of Peterborough, NH died unexpectedly on December 28, 2017 at the UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, MA after a fall. He was born on November 12, 1928 in Peterborough, NH a son of the late George and Antoinette (Patnaude) Emery. Henry was raised and educated in the Peterborough School System and would go on to...

Dec 28, 2017

Virginia M. ‘Ginny’ Thompson, 77, of Swanzey, NH died on December 28, 2017 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a period of declining health, she was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Thompson was born on November 16, 1940 in Grafton, VT, a daughter of the late Frederick and Rose (Wyman) Nichols. She attended schools in Grafton and...

Dec 27, 2017

Sylvia E. Krook, 90, of New Ipswich, NH died peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey after a period of declining health while she was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Krook was born on January 4, 1927 in New Ipswich, NH, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Olga (Lampi) Somero. She...

Dec 26, 2017

Lucille M. Baird, 93, of Naples, FL and formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Solaris Imperial Healthcare in Naples after a period of failing health. Mrs. Baird was born in Richville, NY on April 28, 1924, the youngest daughter of Ogden W. and Leona (Maxson) Rickter. She attended Richville, NY schools and married the...

Dec 22, 2017

Katherine Wear Draper, former instructor of Speech at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Director of DRAPER DYNAMIC COMMUNICATION joined God in heaven on December 22, 2017. Kay, as she was fondly known, lived this life with acceptance and a tall story in her heart. She will be remembered by many for her friendly manners and colorful dress that brought smiles to...

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 21, 2017

Priscilla Burgoyne Casey, 76, of Jaffrey, died peacefully on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at the Pheasantwood Healthcare Center in Peterborough with her family by her side. Priscilla was born on February 14th, 1941 in Peterborough, NH, daughter of the late Edward and Priscilla (Baird) Allord. She was a 1959 graduate of Conant High School where she had been a star...

Dec 16, 2017

Keyton R. Marrotte, 10, of Winchester and former resident of Jaffrey and Dublin, NH passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2017 after a sledding accident. He was born on April 3, 2007 in Peterborough, NH, son of Kurk Marrotte and Belinda (Chalke) Butler. Keyton had attended the Winchester School and the Jaffrey Grade School. Keyton will be remembered as a...

Dec 14, 2017

Carolyn Anne Houle Lilback died peacefully at home on December 14, 2017. Carolyn was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 10, 1941 to Al and Louise (Troendle) Houle. Her mother died when she was only four years old. She and her three sisters were raised by their father (unheard of at that time) in Nasonville, Rhode Island and later...

Dec 10, 2017

Robert W. Ojala, 87, of Jaffrey, died peacefully Sunday night, December 10, 2017 at the Monadnock Community Hospital, after a period of failing health. He was born on July 16, 1930 in Londonderry, VT, son of the late Irene Ojala, and raised by his grandparents. He was a member of the Conant High School Class of 1948. He had married...

Dec 4, 2017

Patricia A. Sawtelle, 83, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 4, 2017 in the comfort of her own home after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on January 3, 1934 in Pepperell, MA, the first daughter of Thomas and Sophie (Cutler) Tierney. Pat attended Pepperell High School with her mother, who had returned to school...

Nov 30, 2017

Anthony “Tony” Buckingham, 73, resident of Rindge, NH passed away on November 30, 2017 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a period of declining health. He was born on November 18, 1944 in Lowville, NY, a son of the late Henry and Katheryne (Schwendy) Buckingham. Tony was raised and educated in New York and would...

Nov 28, 2017

Alan C. Cote, 71, of Durham and formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Tuesday November 28, 2017 after an extended illness. Alan was born in Peterborough, NH on January 27, 1946, son of the late Anthony and Mary (Desrosiers) Cote. He was a graduate of Conant High School and had attended Auburn Community College and...