OBITUARIES
Rachel L. Rousseau
Jun 4, 2025
Rachel L. Rousseau, age 87, of Paxton, MA, previous long-time resident of Greenville, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, following a period of declining health.
Rachel was born in Greenville, NH, on November 24, 1937, a daughter to the late Charles and Loretta (Chouinard) Desrosiers. In her early years, she attended the Sacred Heart Catholic...
Barbara A. Ball
Jul 28, 2025
Barbara A. Ball, 79, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, after experiencing a brief illness.
Born in Peterborough, NH, Barbara attended and graduated from the former Peterborough High School. Early on, she worked at NHBB in assembly and in finance, before serving as management for the AMES Department store in Peterborough. Barbara later served the...
Arthur Francis Morrill
Dec 22, 2024
Arthur Francis Morrill, 78, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at Monadnock Community Hospital, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
In addition to his parents Arthur is predeceased by his brothers Robert Morrill and Charles Morrill.
Arthur is survived by his children; Andrew Morrill and wife Gwen, Alan Morrill, Alex Morrill and girlfriend Felicia, and Amber Morrill; his brothers,Tom Morrill, Ronald Morrill,...
Robert 'Bob' A. Dostaler
Aug 9, 2025
Robert A. Dostaler, 65 of Antrim, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, after a long illness. His last day was spent surrounded by loved ones.
His life was lived admirably as a loving and dedicated son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.
His selflessness and open heart extended not only to family and friends, but he provided support, protection and...
Raymond Joseph Tremblay
Aug 6, 2025
Raymond Joseph Tremblay, age 67, long term resident of Fitzwilliam, NH and formerly of Lowell, MA, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Raymond was born on August 27, 1957, in Lowell, MA, the son of Gerard and Henriette (Bergeron) Tremblay.
Raymond always had a project going, whether it was working on antique cars, remodeling his home, baking, or archiving family photos....
Nancy Jean Muncil
Aug 6, 2025
Nancy Jean Muncil, 86, of Marlborough, NH, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Vershire, Vermont, Nancy later made her way to New Hampshire, where she raised her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Muncil, in 2017.
She is survived by her four daughters: Catherine Lambert of Jaffrey, NH (predeceased husband Thomas);...
Margot Pierce Close
Aug 5, 2025
Margot Pierce Close, 83, of Peterborough, formerly of Keene and Chesham (a village of Harrisville), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health.
Born on October 17, 1941, in New Haven, Connecticut, Margot was the second of five children of the late Henry and Mildred (Pope) Pierce. She spent her early...
Raina Grace Trempe
Aug 1, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share that our precious daughter, Raina Grace Trempe, was born sleeping on August 1, 2025, at 7:59 PM at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH.
Raina is the beloved daughter of Derrek C. Trempe and Erin L. Trombley of North Swanzey, NH. She will be deeply missed by her loving siblings Brayden and...
Kent M. Royce
Aug 1, 2025
Kent Monroe Royce, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at his home on August 1, 2025, following a series of heart problems. Kent was the 3rd son of the late Harold C. and Mary (Smyth) Royce. He was 90 years old and passed away in the house where he was born on October 20, 1934. His grandparents,...
Augusta Gurney de Bunsen Henderson Petrone
Aug 1, 2025
Augusta Gurney de Bunsen Henderson Petrone, 88, passed away peacefully in her home, on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Augusta was born at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA on 10 March 1937. She graduated with a BA in Government from Smith College, married then-Major Joseph C. Petrone, and served with him in Fontainebleau, France, Ft. Hood,...
Thomas S. O'Hare
Jul 25, 2025
Thomas S. O’Hare of Jaffrey Center, NH, passed away at home unexpectedly on July 25, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 23, 1943, Tom was known for his intelligence, kindness, compassion, and dry wit and he leaves a lasting impact on his cherished family, friends, and community.
Tom spent his formative years in the Belvidere...
Laurel D. Ojala
Jul 18, 2025
Laurel Diane (Aho) Ojala, 81 of New Ipswich, NH passed away peacefully, due to illness, with her husband, Tim, holding her hand and her family by her side on July 18, 2025.
Laurel was born on August 12, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Matt and Irma (Heikkila) Aho. She grew up on a family dairy farm in Calumet, MI, with her...
Gabriel Francis LaPlume
Jul 13, 2025
Gabriel Francis LaPlume, age 45, resident of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Cheshire Community Hospital with his family by his side. Gabriel was born in Rochester, NH, on October 4, 1979, a son to Russell and Judith (Becotte) LaPlume.
Gabriel proudly served in the United States Air Force from 2001 to 2005. Following his service,...
Isaac Christopher Phillips
Jul 12, 2025
After a long, hard fight with synovial sarcoma, Isaac Christopher Phillips, 15, passed peacefully in his sleep at home in New Ipswich on July 12, 2025. He leaves behind his loving parents, Chris and Debbie, as well as his brother Chuck, 17; sister, Pippa, 12; and two corgis, Nash and Dozer.
Isaac was born February 11, 2010, at Monadnock Community Hospital...
Robert Guy Jenkins
Jul 4, 2025
Robert Guy Jenkins Jr (Bob), 70, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday July 4, 2025, with his beloved family by his side.
He was born on July 25, 1954, in Quincy, MA, son of the late Robert Jenkins Sr and Mary (McNamara) Jenkins.
Bob spent the first years of his life growing up in Acton, MA. After...
Heidi M. Kaufhold
Jul 2, 2025
Heidi Marie Kaufhold, 63, passed peacefully surrounded by family in the home she grew up in on July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Heidi was born June 17, 1962, in Nashua, NH, to Hans and Roberta Kaufhold, along with her twin sister, Valli, who joined her an hour and a half later. Together, they were the youngest...
Steven Alan Roberts
Jun 26, 2025
Steven Alan Roberts, 73, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly at home, shortly after the loss of his son, Nathan Roberts.
Born in Winchendon, MA, Steve was the son of Norman A. Roberts and Janet Roberts. He graduated from Murdock High School in 1970 and spent his career working in local manufacturing, where he was known for showing up, getting the...
Winston H. McCarty
Jun 26, 2025
TILTON — Winston “Win” Herbert McCarty died on June 26, 2025, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, following a heart attack. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by family, caregivers and fellow veterans. He was 96.
Winston was born on July 29, 1928, in Berlin, New Hampshire, to parents Herbert and Nina (Hodgdon) McCarty. He spent his boyhood...
Nathan Chad Roberts
Jun 25, 2025
Nathan Chad Roberts, 45, of Jaffrey, NH passed away unexpectedly at home, shortly before the passing of his father, Steven Roberts.
Born in Gardner, MA, Nathan spent time in both New England and Florida, and always found comfort with friends eating out and near the ocean. Nathan shared many qualities with his father, including an independent spirit and a determination to...
Gloria Ann DiRusso
Jun 20, 2025
Gloria Ann DiRusso, 83, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully on June 20, 2025, after living many years with dementia. She was born on August 6, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, to William and Mae (Boettcher) Utz. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank J. DiRusso Jr., in 2007, and by her son, Francis W. DiRusso, in 2020.
Gloria was a 1959 graduate...
