OBITUARIES

Dale A. Funkey

Dale A. Funkey

Sep 4, 2023

Dale A. Funkey, 88, of Hastings, Nebraska died peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, after a period of failing health. 

Dale was born on October 5, 1934, in Bruning, Nebraska, son of the late Fred and Darlene (Walker) Funkey. He graduated in 1952 from Geneva High School and soon...

Sharon H. Dean

Sharon H. Dean

Aug 29, 2023

Sharon H. Dean, 74, of Keene, NH, died on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene after a period of illness.

She is survived by her two sons, Cain Frazier of Keene, and Adam Dean of Brookfield CT. She is predeceased by her youngest son Robert Dean of Newtown CT.

Sharon was born on March 9,...

Tina M. O'Neil

Tina M. O'Neil

Aug 29, 2023

Tina M. O’Neil, 66, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 after a period of failing health

Tina was a native of the Monadnock Region, born in Peterborough, NH, on March 23, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late John and Olive (Bernier) Quinn. Attending school in Jaffrey, Tina...

Joseph 'Jose' P. Diab

Joseph 'Jose' P. Diab

Aug 29, 2023

Joseph ‘Jose’ P. Diab, 81, of Jaffrey, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a long illness.

Jose was born in Boston, MA on May 15, 1942, son of the late Serge and Elizabeth (Banks) Diab.  He attended schools in Boston and later enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served...

Michael J. Gallagher

Michael J. Gallagher

Aug 26, 2023

Michael J. Gallagher, 61, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on August 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

He was born on April 19, 1962, in Brighton, MA, a son of Thomas and Maryellen (Kennedy) Gallagher.

Michael grew up in Sudbury, MA and graduated from Lincoln Sudbury Regional high school. After high school he spent some...

Douglas Williams

Douglas Williams

Aug 25, 2023

Douglas Williams of Peterborough died peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, while visiting with friends in Maine.

 

He was born on September 14, 1934, the second son of Ralph and Corilla Williams. He grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, and graduated from Amherst College where his father was a professor while his mother worked with international students, especially after World...

Judith LaPlume

Judith LaPlume

Aug 21, 2023

Judith Marie Agnes LaPlume passed away with her husband and family by her side on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her home in Winchester, NH.

 

Judith was born on June 3, 1953 to the late Roland and Claire Becotte and shared her childhood home with her three siblings, Jeffrey, Deborah, and Nancy. She attended Lawrence High School and married...

Brenda Lee Adams

Brenda Lee Adams

Aug 20, 2023

 

Brenda Lee Adams, 53, of Jaffrey, NH, died unexpectedly on August 20, 2023.  After a lifelong battle with MS, Brenda was forever reunited with her beloved Mother, Linda Crocker.  

 

She was born on September 22, 1969, in Worcester, MA.  Brenda was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her husband, Charles Adams, her...

Dorothea M. Sopper

Dorothea M. Sopper

Aug 19, 2023

Dorothea M. Sopper, 93, of Jaffrey, NH, formerly of Keene, passed away on August 19, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Dorothea was born in Medford, MA, on May 13, 1930, a daughter to the late James and Mildred (King) Sopper.

She attended Cheverus Catholic School in Malden and graduated in the class of 1948 before attending Fisher Jr....

Gail R. Smith

Gail R. Smith

Aug 17, 2023

Gail (Rogers) Smith, 84, of Rindge, died on Thursday 17 August 2023 at the All-American Assisted Living nursing home in Wareham, Massachusetts, following a rapid decline in health.

Gail was born May 12, 1939, to Lila (Knight) and Eliot Rogers in Newton, MA.  She joined her older brother Edwin and four years later they were joined by sister Elizabeth.  Gail’s...

Richard A. Cleveland Jr.

Richard A. Cleveland Jr.

Aug 16, 2023

Richard A. Cleveland Jr., of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on January 4, 1953, in Peterborough, NH, son to Richard and Marion Cleveland, whom have already passed. He grew up in Rindge and is a 1971 graduate of Conant High School. After high school, he took college...

David W. Phillips

David W. Phillips

Aug 11, 2023

 

David William Phillips, “Papa D.”, 74, of Rindge, NH, passed away on August 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.

Dave was born on July 21, 1949, in Belfast, ME, son of Merl and Pauline (Verakis) Phillips.

Dave attended Crosby High School in Belfast, ME, and Searsport High School, having graduated in...

Clifford K. Jarest

Clifford K. Jarest

Aug 10, 2023

Clifford K. Jarest, 100, longtime resident of Peterborough, NH, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital following a brief illness.

Clifford was born in Peterborough, NH, on May 27, 1923, the son of the late Remi and Eva (Hill) Jarest.

He attended high school in Peterborough and graduated in the class of 1942. He went on to...

Constance L. Rehak

Constance L. Rehak

Aug 9, 2023

Constance L. Rehak, 70, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2023, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. 

She was born on April 22, 1953, in Schenectady, NY, daughter to Rudolph and Gertrude Rehak. She grew up in upstate New York and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1972.  

After high school, Connie moved to...

Ann M. McEntee

Ann M. McEntee

Aug 7, 2023

Ann M. McEntee, 67, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away on August 7, 2023, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, after a long period of failing health, the result of a thirty-year long battle with scleroderma.

Ann was born July 24, 1956, in Baldwin, NY, the daughter of...

Larry D. Miller

Larry D. Miller

Aug 6, 2023

Larry D. Miller, 83, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away with his wife and family by his side on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital. Larry was born on December 10, 1939, to the late Francis H. and Grace J. (Ehrman) Miller in Porter, MI. He grew up on the family farm in St. Louis, MI, where he lived...

Sue Jeanette Norton Poplin

Sue Jeanette Norton Poplin

Jul 30, 2023

Sue Jeanette Norton Poplin (nee Ritter) went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2023, with loved ones by her side.

Sue was born in Sumner, Iowa, on October 25, 1946. She was the daughter of Earl Conrad Ritter and Doris Jeanette (Kuhlmeier) Ritter. Sue graduated from Sumner High School in 1964 and continued her education at Southern...

Ronald G. Randall Jr.

Ronald G. Randall Jr.

Jul 26, 2023

Ronald G. Randall Jr., 77, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away suddenly in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Ronald was born on June 30, 1946, in Marlboro, MA, the son of Ronald and Marion Randall. He grew up in Bellingham, MA. He enlisted with the United States Marines in 1963. His service to our country...

David "Squid" Charlonne

David "Squid" Charlonne

Jul 25, 2023

 

David “Squid” Charlonne, 53, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away suddenly in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Squid was born on July 12, 1970, in Keene, NH, the son of Roland and Paula (Borden) Charlonne. He grew up in the Jaffrey area and attended St. Patrick’s School, followed by Conant High School, where he graduated...

Joshua D. Paul

Joshua D. Paul

Jul 20, 2023

Joshua D. Paul, 31, of Rindge, NH passed away tragically on July 20, 2023.

Joshua was born on September 5, 1991, in Gardner, MA, a son to Kevin Paul and Shelley Hutchinson. He grew up in the Winchendon area and attended Murdock middle and high schools. After school Joshua went into the labor force and worked in construction for over...

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