OBITUARIES
Donald O. Folsom
Mar 2, 2024
Donald O. Folsom, 90, of Keene, NH, died peacefully on Saturday March 2, 2024, at Langdon Place in Keene after a period of declining health.
‘Don’ was born on November 4, 1933, in Boston, MA, a son of the late E. Wilfred Folsom and Ada (Shannehan) Folsom. He attended Boston Schools and graduated from the Bordentown Military Institute in 1952.
Don...
Clayton J. Morsett Jr.
Feb 25, 2024
Clayton J. Morsett Jr., 75, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on February 25, 2024, at VA Boston Healthcare Hospital in Brockton, MA, following a period of declining health.
Clayton was born on September 27, 1948, in Malden, MA, a son to the late Clayton J. and Gertrude M. (Dunn) Morsett Sr. Clayton attended and graduated from Malden High School class of...
David F. Zwicker
Feb 22, 2024
David F. Zwicker, affectionately known to his friends and family as “Dave,” passed away with his sister by his side on February 22, 2024, in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
Dave was born in Stoneham, MA on September 14, 1954, a son to the late Frederick W. and Lorraine L. (Jehu) Zwicker. Their family lived in North Reading, MA, where he spent much...
Gloria D. Smith
Feb 14, 2024
Gloria D. Smith, 94, a long-time resident of Brookline, NH, passed away peacefully at Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough, on February 14, 2024.
Gloria was born in Brattleboro, VT, on December 24, 1929, a daughter to the late Zephyr and Nettie Mary (Monmaney) Renaud. She was the youngest of eight children.
Gloria graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1948, before attending...
Robert M. Austin
Feb 9, 2024
Robert Maurice Austin passed away on February 9, 2024 in Trinity, Texas. He was born March 1, 1926, in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the son of James W. and Doris (Story) Austin.
‘Bob’ was a proud Veteran, serving the United States Army Air Force through several tours, with his final deployment being to serve in the Korean War. He was a...
Roselyn 'Rose' Pecor
Feb 7, 2024
Roselyn J. Pecor, 89, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, only a few short months after her husband had died.
‘Rose’ was born on December 6, 1934, in Rochester, NH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Gallant) Letourneau. She grew up in Sanford, ME and graduated with the...
Donald R. Holman
Feb 5, 2024
Donald R. Holman, born on March 17, 1933 passed into the loving arms of his Savior on February 5, 2024 at the age of 90. Donald was surrounded by his wife and family these last weeks as he journeyed to his final resting place.
Donald was a noble man and one with an unwavering faith and a character that filled every...
John "Bear" Richards
Feb 4, 2024
John Cecil Richards, 67, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away on February 4, 2024. He was born September 21, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT.
He was known to many as "Bear.”
He was an excellent mechanic and he spent most of his life working and tinkering on trucks and cars.
He is survived by his son John (Katie} Richards of Rindge, NH, daughter Maria Richards...
Sarah E. Anderson
Jan 28, 2024
Sarah E. Anderson, 85, formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center on January 28, 2024.
Sarah was born on August 4, 1938 in Salem, MA, the daughter of the late Edgar D. Andrews and Margaret Nichols. She grew up in the town of Rowley, MA and was always happy to share stories about growing up in a place...
Eleanore M. Decker
Jan 26, 2024
Eleanore Mildred Decker passed away after a brief illness surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 91. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Howard Decker and is survived by her daughters Debra and spouse Dan Rudy, Donna Young, Tammy and husband Richard Van Wart and Terry Decker, 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Eleanore was known...
Lyle 'Popcorn' Stenersen
Jan 26, 2024
Lyle “Corn/Popcorn” Monroe Stenersen, 69, of Rindge, NH, passed from time into eternity on Friday, January 26, 2024, after a long hard battle of many years with a broken body and a battered heart.Lyle was born April 17, 1954, to Einar and Angie (Nelson) Stenersen in Vancouver, WA. He grew up a humble farm boy in Brush Prairie, WA. Growing...
Wallace 'Tuffy' Wooster
Jan 24, 2024
Wallace B. Wooster, Jr., 75, known as “Tuffy” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Jaffrey on January 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 1, 1948, at the Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire. He was the son of Wallace B. Wooster, Sr., and Blanche D. (Chellis) Wooster, of Jaffrey.
Tuffy...
Debra J. Johnson
Jan 22, 2024
Our family is sad to announce the passing of Debra Jean Johnson age 71 of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Debra passed peacefully on January 22nd surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Debra was born to George and Mary Halbedel. She was a 1970 graduate of Mascenic Regional High School and later in life attended Mt...
Janet M. Blair
Jan 22, 2024
Janet M. Blair, 69, of Harrisville, NH, died peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on January 22, 2024.
Janet was born on May 26, 1954, in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Boucher) Leger. She graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg in 1972.
Janet was a paralegal for many years before becoming a school administrator....
Anthony 'Tony' D'Ambrosio
Jan 22, 2024
Anthony ‘Tony’ D'Ambrosio, 86, of Peterborough, and formerly of Rindge, NH, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 22, 2024, after a period of failing health.
Tony was born in New York, NY on August 15, 1937, the son of the late Giovanni and Teresa (Santoiemma) D’Ambrosio. Tony attended schools in New York City, graduating from the School of Commerce...
Diana L. Leach
Jan 20, 2024
Diana (Gundry) Leach was admitted to the hospital on Friday, January 19th and Passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 very suddenly.
Diana was born in Brattleboro, VT on June 30, 1960, the daughter of David E. Gundry and Jacqueline M. Martin. In 1994 she married Peter Leach of Jaffrey, NH and they lived in the family home for 30 years....
Ronald J. Labier
Jan 19, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” J. Labier, 87, resident of Harrison, Tennessee, former longtime resident of Peterborough, NH passed away on January 19, 2024, in Harrison, TN, in the comfort of his home.
Ronnie was born in Peterborough, NH, on May 20, 1936, a son to the late Homer J. and Eva Rose (Thibault) Labier. He was one of seven children.
Ronnie grew up in...
Marlene Davis
Jan 19, 2024
Marlene Davis, 88, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully on January 19, 2024, at the Monadnock community Hospital in Peterborough after a period of failing health.
Marlene was born in Jaffrey, on October 31, 1935, daughter of the late Clarence Leo and Emma (Naylor) Beauvais. She was raised in town and graduated with the class of 1953 from Conant High School. From...
Irma R. Lozeau
Jan 15, 2024
Irma R. (Whitney) Lozeau, 93 of Fitchburg, MA and formerly of New Ipswich, NH died peacefully on January 15, 2024.
She was born on April 8, 1930, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Hazel (Carey) Whitney and lived in the area most of her life. Mrs. Lozeau graduated from Lunenburg High School.
After raising her family, she...
Lester J. Foote, Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
Lester J. Foote Jr., 68, of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, after a period of failing health at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH.
Lester was born on December 7, 1955, in Goffstown, NH, son of the late Lester and Sfa (Hilton) Foote Sr. He spent many years living in Jaffrey, and this included spending...
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