OBITUARIES
Joseph P. Manning
Mar 28, 2024
He taught us how to make block letters, very neatly. While our mother (Anna Marie Manning) wrote in cursive like the nuns at St Pats, he taught an alternative: letters with the same width and height and, when we added numbers, to line them up perfectly in neat vertical columns.
He was an engineer, always thinking of how things can be...
Lawrence 'Larry' Jadlocki
Mar 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence (Larry) John Jadlocki, on March 27, 2024, after a period of declining health. If asked to describe Larry, those who were lucky enough to be a part of his life journey would instantly use the words kind, loving, caring, giving, and golf fanatic.
Born July 5, 1949, to Ruth...
Timothy James O'Neil
Mar 27, 2024
Timothy James O'Neil got out of Dodge. He passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, in the comfort of his own home and in his own bed with people who loved him at his side, with his dogs standing watch.
Tim was born at Monadnock Community Hospital on February 7, 1956, the son of David "Bun" and Estelle O'Neil. A 1974...
Konway M. Quigley
Mar 23, 2024
Konway Matthieu Quigley, 18, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2024. He was born in Keene, NH, on January 17, 2006, a son to Patrick Hare and Holly Quigley.
Konway is a native of New Hampshire having grown up in Troy. He attended Monadnock Regional School District and lived with his parents and siblings. He started his working career with his...
Judith H. Keurulainen
Mar 21, 2024
Judith Hilma Keurulainen, 78, of Jaffrey, N.H., passed away on March 21, 2024, with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Arvi & Geraldine (Halfpenny) Keurulainen, Judy was born October 24, 1945, in Peterborough, NH.
Judy was a 1963 graduate of Appleton Academy in New Ipswich, NH. Upon graduating, she found her professional calling in real estate. Judy’s passion...
Sally Fisher
Mar 18, 2024
Sally Hoisington Fisher, 83, of Peterborough, NH, passed away on March 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
She was born in Lincoln, NE, on October 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Emery E. and Gladys (Salisbury) Hoisington.
She moved multiple times as a child before arriving in New Jersey in 1957, where she...
Elsie M. Elliott
Mar 10, 2024
Elsie Mae Elliott, 97, of Jaffrey, N.H. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 10, 2024.
She was born October 9, 1926, in Peterborough, NH, the daughter of the late Henry and Olga (Oja) Beauvais. Elsie was raised in Jaffrey, NH and graduated from Conant High School. Until she passed, she was the oldest living graduate of Conant High...
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...
