OBITUARIES
James K. McCuddy
Oct 27, 2023
James (Jamie) K. McCuddy, 53, of Whitefish Bay, WI, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2023.
He was born in Peterborough, NH on March 31, 1970, a son to Kenneth and Pamela McCuddy.
James grew up in Greenville, NH and attended local schools, graduating from Mascenic High School in 1989. He played numerous sports growing up but by far basketball...
Carol A. Champagne
Oct 25, 2023
Carol A. (Motuzas) Champagne, 77, Of Dracut, MA, passed away in the comfort of her home on October 25, 2023.
Carol was born in Medford, MA, on April 20, 1946, a daughter to the late Joseph F. and Rita L. (Mcavoy) Motuzas. She grew up in Billerica Ma and attended local schools. Carol is a 1963 graduate of Billerica MA....
John R. Kauer
Oct 25, 2023
John Raymond Kauer, 32, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2023. He was born September 23, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, a son of the late John Lynn Kauer and Beverly Ann Burba.
John had a love of history, with a focus on World War II. You could find him out with his metal detector where he would...
Nancy J. Stratton
Oct 24, 2023
Nancy J. Stratton, 85, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on October 24, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Nursing Home in Peterborough, NH. Nancy was born in Waltham, MA, on February 02, 1938, daughter to the late Warren J. and Violet M. (Benger) Kenney.
She grew up in Watertown and attended Watertown High School, graduating in 1955. She began her career as...
Franklin 'Bud' Pecor
Oct 20, 2023
Franklin R. Pecor, 83, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, where he and his wife were being cared for.
‘Bud’ was born on February 19, 1940, in West Rutland, VT, a son of the late Henry and Edith (Dow) Pecor. He grew up in Sanford, ME and graduated with...
Ruth E. Quinn
Oct 19, 2023
Ruth E. Quinn, 98, of Temple, passed away October 19, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Center, Peterborough, in the company of close family. Ruth was born July 3, 1925, the only child of Charles H. and Vina (Roberts) Fish of Jaffrey. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Conant High School. In 1943 she married Albert A. Quinn of...
Elizabeth 'Betty' La Freniere
Oct 19, 2023
Elizabeth La Freniere, 97, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, after a brief illness at Summerhill Assisted Living, her home for nearly 10 years.
Elizabeth, better known to her friends as Betty, was born and raised in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of Robert and Grace Zangler. She graduated from Gorton High School, then went on to obtain a...
Michael E. Heaphy
Oct 15, 2023
Michael E. Heaphy, 69, of Jaffrey, NH passed away on October 15, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
He was born on March 26, 1954, in Lynn, MA, a son to John and Marie (Lucille) Heaphy. Michael grew up in Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1972.
After high school, Michael enlisted with the United...
Sherrie L. Brophy
Oct 15, 2023
Sherrie Lane Brophy, 70, of Lowell, VT passed away on October 15, 2023, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 19, 1952, in San Francisco, CA, grew up in the San Francisco area, graduating from Saint Paul High School. After high school, Sherrie married John Brophy, moved to Massachusetts, and grew...
Eileen R. Huber
Oct 15, 2023
Eileen R. Huber, 70, of Rindge, NH passed away on October 15, 2023, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.
She was born on July 3, 1953, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter to Walter and Charlotte Wieserman. Eileen grew up in Johnstown and attended the local grade schools before earning her GED. After obtaining her GED, she attended...
Richard M. Muffoletto
Oct 10, 2023
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Richard M. Muffoletto of Jaffrey, NH and formerly of Long Island, NY, aged 83, passed away on October 10, 2023 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.
Dick was born in...
MaryAnn Seppala
Oct 6, 2023
MaryAnn (Haapaoja) Seppala, 90, of Rindge, NH, and formerly of Lantana, FL, was carried away to heaven, surrounded by her dear loved ones, after a long, valiant battle with dementia and cancer, on Friday, October 6, 2023.
She was born on May 23rd, 1933, in Gardner, MA, a daughter of the late Kaarle and Mary (Koski) Haapaoja. MaryAnn attended...
Deborah A. Dugan
Oct 1, 2023
Deborah A. Dugan, 68, of Dublin, NH passed away on October 1, 2023, at home in the loving embrace of her husband of 46 years, John “Jack” Dugan. Deborah, known to Jack as “Debbie” owing to their 50 years together but “Deb” to almost everybody else, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in June.
Deb was born...
Sara L. Miller
Sep 30, 2023
Sara Louise Miller, 80, of Peterborough, NH passed away on September 30, 2023 at Rivermead.
She was born on May 29, 1943, in Flint, MI, and adopted by the late Charles and Louise Smith at the age of six months.
Sara grew up in Eaton Rapids Michigan on her grandfather’s dairy farm and ice cream plant and spent many happy...
David W. Kemmis
Sep 30, 2023
David W. Kemmis, 76, of Jaffrey, NH passed away suddenly on September 30, 2023.
He was born on May 10, 1947, in Fairview, Montana, son of the late Orra and Lilly Kemmis. He loved living on the plains in Eastern Montana and really treasured his family’s Western heritage. After some time in college, David enlisted with the United States Army....
Steven A. Blair Sr.
Sep 28, 2023
Steven A. Blair Sr age 72, of Baldwinville, MA, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2023 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.
He was born in Rindge, NH on October 16th 1950, a son to Everett and Ruth Blair. Steven grew up in Rindge NH but also lived in Winchendon, and Florida, Steven spent most of his life residing in...
Robert R. Deschenes
Sep 26, 2023
Robert R. Deschenes, 67, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 after a long period of complications from kidney failure.
‘Bob’ was born on January 2, 1956 in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Gilbert J. and Yevette (Morin) Deschenes. He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Mascenic High School in New Ipswich.
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Elma E. E. Bertram
Sep 23, 2023
Elma Emma Emelia Bertram, 93, of New Ipswich, New Hampshire passed from this life to eternity on Saturday September 23, 2023 at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief period of failing health.
Born in Ironwood, Michigan, on April 10, 1930, to Arvo and Emma (Hendrickson) Suvanto, she graduated from Luther L. Wright Highschool in 1948. After graduation...
Michael R. Muehlheim
Sep 18, 2023
Michael R. Muehlheim, 57, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on September 18, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 24, 1966, son to the late James and Ruth (Gernet) Muehlheim. Together, they travelled around the country living in various places while his father was actively serving in the Army.
Michael...
Jeffrey G. Creighton
Sep 16, 2023
Jeffrey G. Creighton, 69, of Rindge, NH, passed away on September 16, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 9, 1954, in Peterborough, NH, a son of the late Gene and Shirley Creighton. He attended schools locally and graduated from Conval High School in Peterborough.
After graduation Jeffrey began working as...
