OBITUARIES
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...
Mary-Lu Esposito
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Lucy (Rose) Esposito, 71, of Rindge, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary-Lu’ was born November 6, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of the late William A and Elsie (Wilkinson) Rose.
Mary-Lu’ graduated from Milford High School in 1971, then went on to Keene State College, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology....
Daniel Thomas Rawling
Jun 15, 2025
Daniel Thomas Rawling, 63, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at Worcester Memorial Hospital, on Sunday June 15, 2025, with his family by his side.
He was born on January 13, 1962, in Lowell, MA, son of the late Richard and Marie (O’Grady) Rawling.
As a safety control officer, Daniel devoted himself to ensuring the well-being of others, exemplifying responsibility and...
Lorraine N Williams
Jun 11, 2025
Lorraine N. Williams, 92, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Jaffrey NH on June 11, 2025. Born Oct. 30, 1932, in Waltham MA, Lorraine shared love, life, and humor with everyone who knew her.
In 1953, she married Leon A. Williams and later settled in Sudbury MA to raise their family. Together they enjoyed...
Sherri A. Parker
Jun 10, 2025
Sherri A. Parker, age 59, a long-time resident of Jaffrey, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. She was born in Marquette, Michigan on October 8, 1965, the daughter to the late Bernard W. and Rita M. (Eackett) Savola.
She loved working at Ocean State Job Lots, bird watching, gardening, putting puzzles together, listening to music...
Beverly T. Schacht
Jun 10, 2025
Beverly T. Schacht, 91, formerly of New Ipswich and Jaffrey NH, had a gentle transition to heaven after a brief illness in Eagle River, Alaska on June 10, 2025.
Beverly was born in Jaffrey, NH on May 24, 1934, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Roy) Bryant. She graduated with the class of 1952 from Conant High School and...
Russell "Russ" J. Santos
Jun 2, 2025
Russell “Russ” J. Santos 66, of Milford, NH passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2025, with his wife Cyndi by his side after a brave battle with heart disease.
He was born on September 27. 1958 in Providence, RI. Son of the late James R. Santos and Marie (Soares) Santos.
A graduate of Our Lady of Providence high school...
June Y. Thomforde
May 9, 2025
June Y. Thomforde, 84, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Friday, May 9, 2025.
June was born on June 9, 1940, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Philip and Olive (Turner) Tyler.
In her early years, June’s adventurous spirit was evident as she began driving tractors and trucks at the tender age...
Pauline Ann Wood
May 8, 2025
Pauline Wood, 83, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Pauline was born on September 30, 1941, in Framingham, MA, the daughter of the late Walter F. and Delpha C. (Cripps) Burrows. She attended Antrim High School and graduated as part of the class of 1959. Pauline began her professional...
Maureen E. Karr
May 7, 2025
Maureen E. Karr, 83, of York, ME, and Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at the St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester NH on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
She was born on August 9, 1941, in New York City, daughter of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth (McCloskey) Duffy.
A graduate of Carmel High School in 1959, Maureen continued her journey...
Smally James 'Jim' Stockdale
May 7, 2025
Smally James ‘Jim’ Stockdale, 67, of Troy, NH, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Jim was born on April 6, 1958, in Connellsville, PA, son of the late Edgar Theodore Stockdale Sr. and Marie (Smitley) Stockdale.
Jim had moved to Jaffrey when he was five and attended the school system. Jim dedicated much...
Bruce Allan Gervais
May 4, 2025
Bruce Gervais passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 4, 2025.
He is predeceased by his parents.
Bruce loved to stay home with his husband, Carl Winer, and watch TV and have food from Grill 603. His favorite color was green.
He will be missed greatly.
Family and friends are warmly invited to a graveside service for Bruce at Riverside Cemetery, located at 460 Nashua...
Ernest 'Bud' Fletcher, Jr.
May 4, 2025
Ernest ‘Bud’ Fletcher Jr., 85, of Winchendon, MA, died peacefully at Henry Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a short illness.
Bud was born on February 19, 1940, in Keene, NH, son of the late Ernest P. and Hazel E. (Bemis) Fletcher, Sr. He married his wife, Carla J. (Eastman) Fletcher, on December 18, 1965, and...
Paul Andrew Bussiere
Apr 29, 2025
Paul A. Bussiere, 61, of Peterborough, NH, passed away unexpectedly at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Paul was born on August 14, 1963, in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Robert E. and Stella (Bourgoine) Bussiere. He was a 1981 graduate of Conant High School and had attended college in Concord, NH.
Paul actually began his...
Stanley Wallace Davis
Apr 25, 2025
Stanley Wallace Davis, 85, of Kensington, NH, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Stanley was born on November 11, 1939, in Goffstown, NH, son of the late Kenneth Hall and Gertrude Cummings.
Stanley had attended school where he grew up, in Goffstown and New Ipswich. He would then spend his early years working...
Nancy Catherine Somero
Apr 18, 2025
Nancy Catherine Somero, 94, of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at Scott-Farrar in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Born on December 29, 1930 in Peterborough, NH, she was the cherished daughter of Waino Tastula and Lillian (Maki) Tastula.
In her teens, Nancy moved with her family to Quincy, Massachusetts, where she graduated from North Quincy High in...
Jean Adeline Anderson
Apr 18, 2025
Jean Adeline (Sunnarborg) Anderson, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at her home in Peterborough, NH surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Jean was born in Esko, Minnesota on September 29, 1935, to Edward and Helen Sunnarborg who raised her in a loving Christian home. In 1953, she graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko, Minnesota. Jean...
Thomas B.K. Hewitt II
Apr 11, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas B.K. Hewitt II, MD, 73, of Fitzwilliam NH on April 11, 2025. Thomas was known for his intelligent, caring, and humorous personality.
He was born January 7, 1952 in West Hartford, CT. He graduated from Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, 1973 where he met his wife of 51 years, Deborah (Lehecka)...
Deborah A. O'Toole
Apr 4, 2025
Deborah A. O'Toole, 73, Savannah, Georgia - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah O'Toole of Savannah, Georgia, and previously Rindge, NH. After a brief battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully with her children by her side.
She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on January 4, 1952, to the late Albert Rock and Helena (Siulc)...
Sandra Lee O'Brien
Mar 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra (St.Pierre) O'Brien who departed this world on March 29th after a long illness. Born on September 3, 1940 to Armand and Angelina St.Pierre. Sandra was secretary to the Headmaster of the Winchendon School for 30 years. She was married for 56 years to William D. O'Brien who passed...
