OBITUARIES

Nov 28, 2017

Mary H. Kidd, 97, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, while living at the Summerhill Assisted Living center in Peterborough, New Hampshire. From her birth on October 4, 1920, in New York City, Mary lived a fascinating life in many parts of the world and nourished lasting, caring relationships with people from varied cultures. She was born to Czechoslovak immigrants,...

Nov 27, 2017

Frank J. Blair, 81, a lifelong resident of Jaffrey died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH, after a very lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 14, 1935 in Jaffrey, son of the late Malion and Germaine (Christian) Blair. Frank was raised and educated...

Nov 23, 2017

Frederick H. Muncil, 81, of Marlborough, NH died peacefully after a battle with cancer on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home while surrounded by his family. Fred was born on April 9, 1936 in Brighton, NY, son of the late Morton and Estella (Martin) Muncil. He had attended the former Peterborough High School before serving honorably in the United...

Nov 18, 2017

Donna E. Ellis, 73, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 26, 1944 in Boston, MA, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Keenan) Fellows. She grew up on Adams Shore in Quincy, MA graduating from Quincy High School...

Nov 11, 2017

Marcella “Dena” G. Horne, 66, of Greenfield, died early Saturday morning, November 11, 2017, in the comfort of her home with her husband of 30 years by her side along with her family pets. She was born on January 26, 1951 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of James B and Janice Rose (LaFlamm) Wilson. She grew up in Springfield and...

Nov 8, 2017

Lee Carpenter Webb, 48, of Manchester, died early Wednesday morning, November 8, 2017, in the comfort of her parents’ home, after a period of failing health. She was born on June 27, 1969, in Washington, DC, the chosen daughter of Charles Conway Webb and Mary Lee (Teel) Webb. She grew up in Charlottesville, VA and attended The Tandem School in...

Nov 6, 2017

Debrah Ann Charlonne, 63, a lifelong resident of Jaffrey, died early Monday morning, November 6, 2017, in the comfort of her home, after a brief period of failing health. She was born on March 7, 1954, in Peterborough, the daughter of Donald E and Stella ( Pelkey ) Burnham. She grew up in Jaffrey and attended Conant High School, Having...

Oct 29, 2017

Charles Burger Marvin died from ampullary cancer in the early morning of October 29 at his Peterborough home, one day before his 80th birthday. Charlie was born in Peoria, Illinois, in 1937 to Margaret and Kenneth Marvin. He grew up in Illinois and graduated as a philosophy major from Illinois Wesleyan University. In what proved to be an impactful decision,...

Oct 28, 2017

Jake Robert Germano, 23, of Rindge, NH died on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 8, 1994 in Winchester, MA, the son of John R. Germano, Jr. and Kristina (Dostaler) Germano. He was a big brother to Ben and Lily Germano. Jake was a 2012 graduate of Conant High School...

Oct 27, 2017

Mary Theresa Chapman (nee Lanahan) passed away peacefully with family at her side, at ninety years old at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffrey, NH on October 27, 2017. She was a 52-year resident of Peterborough, former co-owner of Our Town Realty, beloved wife of Francis Chapman and mother of six. Mary lived a full, purposeful life built...

Oct 27, 2017

Patricia ‘Pat’ Wheeler, 89, of Jaffrey, NH passed away peacefully on October 27, 2017 with her family by her side at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey after a period of failing health. She was born on September 12, 1928 in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Sheldon and Marjorie (Owen) Root. Pat was raised in Winchester, MA and...

Oct 24, 2017

Betty J. Pratt, 88, of Gilsum, NH died peacefully at her home on October 24, 2017 surrounded by love. Betty was born in Gilsum in 1928 to William P. Johnson and Gladys (Mosher) Johnson. Betty graduated from Vilas High School and enjoyed many years of class reunions. She married Bob Pratt in 1947 and they had three children. In addition...

Oct 18, 2017

Oct 17, 2017

Harry Staples Whitney, III, 84, of Antrim, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, October 17, 2017, in the comfort of his home, with his family beside him, after a period of failing health. He was born on September 13, 1933, in Jaffrey, the son of Harry S and Marion (Gagnon) Whitney. He grew up in Jaffrey and attended Conant High...

Oct 7, 2017

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Charlonne, 84, of Jaffrey, NH died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 7, 2017 after a period of failing health. Jerry was born on July 21, 1933 in Gardner, MA, son of the late Homer and Pauline (Cote) Charlonne. He was raised and educated in Jaffrey and had been a logger working for himself and...

Sep 30, 2017

Nancy Haskell (DeLano) Howard, 87, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 30, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Jaffrey, NH after a period of failing health from the results of Alzheimer's disease. She was born Kathryn Linch on October 19, 1929, at the Veil Hospital in Langhorne, PA. Her birth mother was Joyce Linch of...

Sep 29, 2017

Linda Lou Crocker, 70, of Rindge, NH, passed away early Friday morning, September 29, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a period of failing health from a lifelong battle with Lupus. Linda’s fierce determination proved to be a worthy foe of the disease, as she beat back it’s ill effects for nearly 50 years. She was...

Sep 28, 2017

Michele Monique Chadbourne, 49 of Jaffrey, NH passed away on Thursday, September 28th 2017. Michele spent her final moments at home surrounded by her family. She passed peacefully, knowing that those she loved were together to be with her and support each other. She was born in Boston, Mass on June 3, 1968, the daughter of James Nadeau and Francoise...

Sep 26, 2017

Thomas J. Boyda, 74, resident of New Ipswich, NH died at his home after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2017. Born on January 11, 1943 in Worcester, MA a son of the late Francis and Mary (Ahern) Boyda. Tom was raised and educated in the Worcester area and graduated from St. Johns...

Sep 25, 2017

Deborah Jean Noonan, 65, of Greenville, NH, died late Monday evening, September 25, 2017, at her home, with her family at her side, after a period of failing health. She was born on October, 15, 1951, in Peterborough, NH, to Everett and Eleanor ( Paige ) Bennett. She grew up in Bennington and attended Peterborough High School, graduating with the...