OBITUARIES
Edith L. Grodin
Sep 27, 2012
Edith L. Grodin, 95, exited this world as she lived: with grace and style. Edith epitomized selfless service – to her country, her community, her family, and to the arts. Edith Moreland Lewis was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on February 20, 1917, to Harry Dwight Lewis and Mae Symington Moreland Lewis. Her service to others began as a young Girl...
Anne L. Boudrieau
Sep 26, 2012
Anne L. Boudrieau, 74, of Old New Ipswich Road in Rindge died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a brief illness. Anne was born in Hinsdale, NH on September 12, 1938, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (McGrath) Bordner. She was a 1956 graduate of Hinsdale High School and graduated from...
Michael V. Walker
Sep 17, 2012
Michael V. Walker, 74, of Dublin died peacefully September 17, 2012, in the comfort of his home while sleeping. He was born in Peterborough August 20, 1938, son of Vernon “Dutchie Walker and Marion (Pickford) Walker and was a life-long resident of Dublin. Upon graduating from Peterborough High School in 1956 he traded in his Tonka Toys for big Mack...
Forrest C. Ames
Sep 8, 2012
Forrest C. Ames, of Fitzwilliam Road, Jaffrey, died Saturday, September 8, 2012, after celebrating his 100th birthday at his home just two weeks earlier with family and friends. Amesy was born on his beloved Martha’s Vineyard on August 19, 1912, fifth child of George and Nellie (Call) Ames. He grew up on farms in Massachusetts and New Hampshire while his...
Jennie J. Romberg
Sep 7, 2012
Jennie J. Romberg, 83, of Plantation Drive in Jaffrey died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday September 7, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey. She was born September 24, 1928 in Ferndale, Michigan, daughter of the late Felix and Anna M. (Sivonen) Parkkila. Jennie was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School in Ferndale Michigan. She was...
Edward H. Allen
Aug 28, 2012
Edward ‘Eddie’ Allen, 70 formerly of Nutting Road, Jaffrey, died peacefully Tuesday August 28, 2012 at the Bedford, Massachusetts V.A. Medical Center, following a long period of failing health. He was born on August 10, 1942 in South Gardiner, Maine, son of the late Harland and Dorothy (McCarthy) Allen. He had attended Framingham (MA) High School before entering the United...
Robert L. Kincaid
Aug 21, 2012
Robert L. Kincaid passed away on August 21st, 2012 at his home in Hudson, Florida after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born July 16, 1937 in Fitchburg, MA, son of the late Leslie and Mary (Gooley) Kincaid. Robert was a graduate of Ashby High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the US Navy. He spent...
Elizabeth Hope (Lawrence) Miller
Aug 21, 2012
Elizabeth Hope (Lawrence) Miller, 72, of Pinecrest Road, Jaffrey arrived in the loving arms and lap of our Father the Lord on Tuesday August 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 21, 1940 in Del Barton, West Virginia, daughter of the late Donald and Prisse/Rose (Pratter) Bailey. She lived in Northern Ohio and Central Michigan before moving to...
Doris M. LaFortune
Aug 20, 2012
Doris M. LaFortune, 87, formerly of Jaffrey, died unexpectedly Monday August 20, 2012 at the Victorian Heights Assisted Living Center in Portsmouth. She was born July 17, 1925 in Jaffrey, daughter of the late Albert and Corinne (Butler) Ellis. She was a 1943 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey. She married Leon R. LaFortune on September 11, 1944. Mrs....
Ruth E. (Smith) Ascani
Aug 19, 2012
Ruth E. (Smith) Ascani, 83, of Jaffrey, died August 19, 2012 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a brief illness. She was born in New Boston, NH on February 13, 1929, daughter of George Ella Mae (Cluche) Smith. Ruth attended schools in Milford and Manchester and had worked for over 30 years with First National Stores...
Norman R. Chalke
Aug 14, 2012
Norman R.”Normie” Chalke, 72, of Brook Street in Jaffrey, died peacefully Tuesday August 14, 2012 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1939 in New Ipswich NH, son of the late Richard S. and Martha (Maki) Chalke. He had attended schools in New Ipswich. “Normie” has been a resident of Jaffrey...
Elbridge Magnus (Ebbie) Oberg
Aug 6, 2012
Elbridge Magnus (Ebbie) Oberg, 89, of Greer, South Carolina, died August 6, 2012 at his home. A native of Stockholm, ME., son of the late Simon and Amanda Axen Oberg, he was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran with a Purple Heart earned in Italy with the 45th Infantry Division. Mr. Oberg was a former employee of Hayward Westfield Furniture MFG...
Glenna Scribner Eaves
Jul 31, 2012
Glenna S. Eaves, 81, former long time resident of Dublin, died peacefully Tuesday July 31, 2012 at her residence on Gilmore Pond Road in Jaffrey. She was born July 25, 1931 in Peterborough daughter of the late Glen H. and Helen (Richardson) Scribner. Growing up in Dublin she had attended schools in Dublin and Peterborough. For many years Mrs. Eaves...
Penny Warfield
Jul 31, 2012
Penny Warfield of Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of Robert and Virginia Warfield of Jaffrey Center, New Hampshire, died on July 31, 2012 at the age of 65 after an illness. A legal secretary from 1974 to 2008 with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, Ms. Warfield was active in charitable efforts, including fundraising for the United Way and collecting clothing...
Alan W. Curtis
Jul 30, 2012
Alan W. ‘Dr. Bones’ Curtis, 63, of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family and their loving care. Alan was born on September 13, 1948 in Berlin, NH, son of the late Arthur and Edna (McMillin) Curtis. He was a 1967 graduate of Gould Academy in Bethel, ME and attended Thomas College in Waterville,...
Dr.Edward F. Marra
Jul 24, 2012
Dr. Edward Francis Marra, 96, of RiverMead Road, Peterborough, died peacefully at the Monadnock Community Hospital on July 24, 2012. Dr. Marra was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, the youngest son of Mary and Thomas Marra. Upon graduation from high school, a family doctor sparked his interest in medicine and Edward enrolled in the nursing program at the Hudson River State...
Elliot J. Morrison
Jul 12, 2012
Elliot J.H. “Bud” Morrison, formerly of Jaffrey, NH, passed away July 12, 2012 after a period of failing health, in Queen Creek, Arizona where he made his home with his nephew and family. He was born on October 2, 1925 in Burlington, Vermont. Bud was the son of the late Mary and John Morrison. He attended grade school and North...
George L. Brown
Jul 11, 2012
George L. Brown, 85, of One Pine Street, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in his hometown of Peterborough. George was born in Peterborough on March 24, 1927, son of the late Dyer F. and Eva F. (Connell) Brown. He was one of ten children and a lifelong resident of Peterborough. The Brown family holds an unbroken record of graduates...
William J. Burgoyne
Jul 6, 2012
William J. Burgoyne, 50, of Bennington died suddenly Friday July 6, 2012 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough NH. He was born April 11, 1962 in Peterborough the son of Leonard G. and Priscilla (Allord) Burgoyne. Bill had attended Conant High School in Jaffrey. When he was younger he worked many years at the Sawyer Farm in Jaffrey with...
