OBITUARIES
Barbara A. Hoyt
Mar 31, 2017
Barbara A. Hoyt, 45, of Rindge and formerly of Jaffrey, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 31, 2017 with her beloved dog Cosmo by her side. Barbara was born on May 18, 1971 in Somerville, MA, the youngest daughter of Richard and Linda (Meserve) Bibeault. She attended Mason Elementary School, the former Appleton Academy and Mascenic High School....
Nicholas 'Nick' Scheff
Mar 29, 2017
Nicholas ‘Nick’ Alexander Horan Scheff, age 32, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 29th, 2017. Nick was born on August 1st, 1984, in Phoenix, Arizona, the first child of Lois Horan. When he was two years old, his mother married and he was adopted by his father James L. Bloom-Scheff. Nick spent his early childhood in Massachusetts where his...
Paul 'Doc' Whicker
Mar 26, 2017
Paul R. ‘Doc’ Whicker, 70, of Fitzwilliam and formerly of Rindge, NH died peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after a brief period of failing health. Doc was born in Stoneham, MA on May 26, 1946, son of the late Walter and Wylma (Perry) Whicker. He was a 1964 graduate of Middletown (CT) High School and joined...
Leigh M. Champney
Mar 23, 2017
Leigh M. Champney, 72, resident of Jaffrey, NH died on March 23, 2017 at the Applewood Nursing Home in WInchester after a period of declining health. He was born in Gardner, MA a son of the late Theron and Ruth (Dorr) Champney. A more detailed obituary will be published as soon as it is made available.
Robert 'Bob' Young
Mar 19, 2017
Robert G. ‘Bob’ Young, 67, was peacefully and mercifully summoned from his earthly home in Houston, TX, to take his place by God’s side during early the morning of March 19, 2017. Bob was born in Dallas, TX on October 21, 1949, first born son of the late C. Robert and Lorae (Baker) Young. Bob was immeasurably loved and adored...
Leonard P. Myhaver
Mar 15, 2017
Msgt. Leonard Paul Myhaver, USAF Retired, 85, of Peterborough, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Born in Peterborough, November 27, 1931 to Harold and Maude Myhaver and a brood of eleven siblings, Leonard "Lenny" Myhaver naturally believed that family was the most important aspect of his life. Leonard lived in Peterborough his entire life. He graduated from Peterborough High...
Matthew T. Bergeron
Mar 14, 2017
Matthew Bergeron, 45, of Jaffrey, was surrounded by his family when he died on Tuesday March 14, 2017 at the UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA after a sudden illness. Matt was born on June 1, 1971 in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Lionel ‘Chip’ Bergeron and Sheila (Speeney) Bergeron of Jaffrey. He was raised in Jaffrey and was...
Gerald R. White
Mar 8, 2017
Gerald Robert White, 75, of Rindge died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in the comfort of his home after a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Brunswick, ME, on March 5, 1942, to James Edward and Theresa Marie (Guerette) White. He graduated from the Brunswick High School in 1960 and shortly thereafter moved to Madison CT. Mr. White was honorably...
Estelle B. Brown
Mar 6, 2017
Estelle Brunila Brown, resident of Peterborough, NH, passed away on March 6, 2017. She was born in Berkeley, California on January 10, 1920. Her parents were the late Esther F Brunila and Lt Comdr. Nestor Brunila of the United States Coast Guard. Due to her father’s occupation, she lived in many different areas including California, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts,...
Andrea M. Willette
Mar 5, 2017
Andrea M. Willette, 40, of North Swanzey, NH died peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene following a period of failing health. She was born on December 30, 1976 in Keene, NH, daughter of the late Douglas A. Carey and Gail (Willette) Hedblom. She received her education in Keene and had attended college courses...
Eugene 'Gene' Speeney
Mar 3, 2017
Eugene M. Speeney, 69 of Bennington, formerly of Peterborough was surrounded by his family when he died on Friday, March 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. “Geno” or “Gene” as he was better known as was born on June 14, 1947 in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, son of the late Dominic C. and Elizabeth J. (Connors) Speeney. Gene moved...
Mary L. White
Mar 2, 2017
Mary L. White, 88, lifelong resident of Peterborough, NH died on Thursday, March 2, 2017 after a period of declining health at the Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough. She was born on March 12, 1928 in Peterborough, daughter of the late William and Ethel (Foote) Scott. Mary was raised and educated in Peterborough and graduated from the then Peterborough High...
William C. Arthur, Jr.
Feb 25, 2017
PETERBOROUGH -- William C. Arthur, Jr., 95, passed away February 25, 2017 at the RiverMead Retirement Community. Bill was born December 18, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of William C. Arthur and Sara M. Warrick. He attended Culver Military Academy for five years where he rowed on the crew. He graduated as a 1st Lieutenant in the Field Artillery....
Michael K. Reddy
Feb 24, 2017
Michael K. Reddy, 70, formerly of Jaffrey, NH died on February 24, 2017 in Florida as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision caused by a distracted driver. He was born on August 28, 1946 in Peterborough, NH, and lived most of his life in Jaffrey. He was the son of the late John and Katherine (O’Neil)...
Eric M. Sennott
Feb 24, 2017
Eric M. Sennott, 47, resident of Milford, NH died on February 24, 2017 after a sudden illness. Eric was born on March 6, 1969 in Syracuse, NY a son of the late Donald H. Sennott and his mother, Sally A. Sennott of Milford, NH. Before settling in New Ipswich at the age of 15 Eric traveled extensively with his parents...
John Peter Bourque
Feb 23, 2017
John “Peter” Bourque, 87, of Jaffrey, NH died on February 23, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center after a period of declining health. Peter was born on May 23, 1929 in Dover, NH, son of the late Omer and Ruth (Mahoney) Bourque. While attending Dover High School, he was a proud member of the State Championship football team and...
Ann L. Niskala
Feb 19, 2017
Ann L. Niskala, 60, resident of Jaffrey, NH died on February 19, 2017 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1956 in Peterborough, NH, daughter of Pauline Smith and the late James Halfpenny. Ann was raised and educated in Jaffrey and graduated from...
Bradford G. Swift
Feb 14, 2017
Bradford G. Swift, 62, a resident of Rindge, NH died on February 14, 2017 at the Westwood Center, Keene, NH after a period of declining health. He was born on December 22, 1953 in Hartford, CT a son of the late Harry and Christine (Scarmeas) Swift. Private graveside services will be held in the spring in Hillside Cemtery, Rindge, NH...
Maria J. Goodman
Feb 12, 2017
Maria J Goodman (nee Georgopoulos), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017, with her beloved nephew James by her side. Maria was born on October 11, 1923 in Manchester, NH to James and Eugenia (Basiliou) Georgopoulos. She married Dr. Harold Goodman in 1969, who proceeded her in death 1989. Maria was an avid golfer throughout her life...
Carol A. Chamberlain
Feb 8, 2017
Carol A. Chamberlain, 65, of Jaffrey, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her home after a 17 year battle with cancer. She was born in San Diego, California on June 25, 1951, daughter of the late Leo and Pauline (Bussiere) Forcier. Carol was raised and educated in Jaffrey and always considered it her home. She was a 1970...
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