OBITUARIES
Robert "Bob" Gammel
May 7, 2015
Robert J. “Bob” Gammel, 53, of New Ipswich, died Thursday May 7, 2015 suddenly at his home. He was born November 9, 1961, son of Philip J Gammel Sr and Beatrice Gammel. Bob owned his own business Gammel Electric of several years. He was best known for always having a positive outlook in life, living every day to the fullest,...
Forrest 'Bud' Burbee
May 5, 2015
Forrest E. Burbee, 92, better known as “Bud” to his family and friends, formerly of Jaffrey, died Tuesday May 5, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack following a long illness. He was born July 15, 1922 in Jaffrey and had attended local schools. His formative years were spent in Jaffrey and in 1949 he and his family moved...
Natalie Hollis Somero
May 5, 2015
Natalie Hollis Somero died on May 5, 2015 in New Ipswich, New Hampshire at the age of 86. She was a member of the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church of New Ipswich. She was born on May 21, 1928 in Antrim, New Hampshire to Guy and Edna Hollis. She graduated from Antrim High School in 1946, and married Irvin Wilhart Somero...
Philip D. St. Pierre
May 3, 2015
Summerfield, Florida - Philip D. St. Pierre, 89, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Florida. He was born on October 26, 1925 in Winchendon, MA, son of the late Francois and Sarah (Berard) St. Pierre. Philip served his country honorably for over 20 years in the U. S. Navy. He was a veteran of World...
Kenneth P. Duquette
May 2, 2015
Kenneth P. Duquette died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, May 2, 2015. He was born in Keene on April 22, 1929, the sixth child of Gladys (Buskey) and Peter Duquette. He was educated in Keene schools and graduated from DeVry University in Chicago. He proudly served with the National Guard as a Master Sergeant...
R. Andrew Murley
Apr 28, 2015
Andrew Murley, 45, a resident of Lyndeborough, NH died at home surrounded by his loving wife Sandra and beloved dogs Bruiser and Duncan, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Andrew was born on Bloomington, Illinois, son of Robert and Mary (Grosse) Murley. He graduated from the Boca Raton Community High School in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from...
Richard D. Call
Apr 22, 2015
Richard D. Call, 77, of Rindge died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday April 22, 2015 following a period of failing health.He was born March 12, 1938 in Auburn, Maine, son of the late Sanford and Gertrude (Collins) Call. His family moved to Temple, NH where Dick attended schools locally, as well as while he served in the United States...
Judith Marie Bernier
Apr 19, 2015
Judith Marie Bernier, 66, of Jaffrey died suddenly Sunday April 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 10, 1948 in Nashua, NH a daughter of the late Walter and Lucille (Lavoie) Bennett. Judy spent her formative years in Dublin and had attended the former Peterborough High School. She worked for a while at the NH Ball Bearing Co....
Joan Anne Mahoney
Apr 19, 2015
Joan Anne Mahoney, 72, resident of Jaffrey, NH died surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 19, in the Good Shepard Nursing Home. Joan was born on December 5, 1942 in Queens, NY a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Trudell) Machonis. Joan grew up most of her young adult life in the Fitchburg, MA area and graduated...
Virginia Mae Lafortune
Apr 15, 2015
Virginia Mae Lafortune born June 22, 1927 died April 15, 2015. Growing up in Jaffrey Little Mae as she was known, attended Conant High School. She was raised by her grandmother Emily Wallingford and adoptive father Albert Shaw. A beautiful young woman with a fiery spirit became a great match for a quick witted Serviceman Norman Lafortune who had left...
Theodore 'Ted' Miner
Apr 6, 2015
Theodore “Ted” Miner, Jr., 66, of Jaffrey died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2015. Ted was born on June 2, 1948 in Keene, NH, son of Theodore C. and Doris (Voudren) Miner, Sr. He was raised and educated in Marlborough, NH and attended Memphis State College in Memphis, TN. Ted was an outstanding athlete, excelling in Soccer, Basketball...
Steven D. Hakala
Apr 1, 2015
NEW IPSWICH - Steven D. Hakala, 54, of New Ipswich, beloved husband and father, was called to his Savior's side, Apr. 1, 2015. He was born in Peterborough on Aug. 15, 1960, the son of Arthur and Ida (Aho) Hakala. He graduated from Mascenic High School in 1978, and graduated from Merrimack College in 1982 with a B.A. in Business...
Bernard J. Kaminski
Mar 29, 2015
Dr. Bernard J. ‘Ben’ Kaminski, 82, of Jaffrey, NH died on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH after a period of failing health. Bernard was born on June 19, 1932 in Salem, MA, son of the late Bernard Z. and Marion (Rosinski) Kaminski. Dr. Kaminski graduated from Salem High School in 1949. Following graduation...
Herbert W. 'Bill' Gannon
Mar 27, 2015
Herbert W. “Bill” Gannon, 92, of Fitzwilliam, died peacefully at his home on Friday, March 27, 2015 after a period of failing health. He was born in Manchester, England on May 12, 1922, son of the late Herbert and Amy (Haslem) Gannon. He received his education in England and served honorably in the Royal British Marines during World War II....
Gerald B. Harrington
Mar 23, 2015
Gerald B. Harrington, 73, of Peterborough and formerly of Hancock, NH, died peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Monadnock Community Hospital after a period of declining health. Gerald was born on June 4, 1941 in Peterborough, son of Walter and Natalienne (Blake) Harrington. He attended Hancock Elementary School and graduated from the former Peterborough High School. Gerald had...
Gloria Jean Despres
Mar 21, 2015
Gloria Jean Stone Despres, 57, of Fitzwilliam, died March 21, 2015 in Manchester, NH after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Fitzwilliam, NH on August 4, 1957, daughter of the late Stillman and Eleanor (Dunton) Stone, and had lived her entire life in Fitzwilliam. Gloria had worked at Millipore Corp in Jaffrey before starting...
Brenda Anne Dean
Mar 17, 2015
Brenda Anne Durant Dean, 67, of Rindge, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her adoring family on March 17, 2015. She was born February 17, 1948, daughter of the late Dexter and Virginia (Black) Durant. She leaves her husband of 45 years, Timothy Dean, originally of Surry. Born and schooled in Keene, Brenda and her husband settled in Rindge where...
Stephen A. Tarr
Mar 10, 2015
Stephen Tarr, 87, of Hancock, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 10, 2015 at Monadnock Community Hospital after a period of declining health. Steve was born on February 22, 1928 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, son of Andrew and Martha Tarr and was raised for a short period of time in Maine. Steve later moved to Hancock and was raised...
Yvonne E. Bourgeois
Mar 10, 2015
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Lena A. Deneault
Mar 7, 2015
Lena A. (Nadeau) Deneault, aged 88, died Saturday March 7th at Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough, NH where she had resided for the last four years. She was a previous resident of Falmouth Mass for many years. She was the beloved wife of Joseph W. Deneault and the former wife of Gerard E. St. Germain. She was born in Woonsocket,...
