OBITUARIES
John Harold Smith
January 24, 2025
John Harold Smith, 79, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully at Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Friday January 24, 2025 after a period of declining health.
He was born September 29, 1945 in Jaffrey. He was a son of the late Charles Henry and Nancy (Fish) Smith. He attended schools in Peterborough and has been a lifelong resident of Jaffrey. John also...
Nelson E. 'Bob' Letourneau
January 23, 2025
Nelson E. 'Bob' Letourneau, 93, of North Street, Jaffrey, died peacefully at the Monadnock Community Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2025, after a period of declining health.
He was born on July 11, 1931, in Jaffrey, NH, the youngest son of the late Eugene A. and Marie A. (Tremblay) Letourneau. He attended school in Jaffrey and has been a lifelong resident...
William L. Coleman
January 15, 2025
William LeFebvre Coleman (Bill), 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on January 15th, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born August 7th, 1924, in Avon, Connecticut, to Eleanor LeFebvre Coleman and Raymond Coleman. Bill and his younger brother Ed, were raised in Bristol Connecticut, spending most weekends and summers at their maternal grandparents home and farm...
Norma Lee Spiker
January 11, 2025
Norma Lee Spiker, 85, formerly of New Ipswich, NH passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Born on April 26, 1939, in Peterborough, NH, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Laura (Maki) Emma. Norma attended local schools and graduated from the Appleton Academy in New Ipswich.
She will always be remembered as an...
Isaiah A. Newcomb
January 7, 2025
Isaiah A. Newcomb, 21, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Born on October 2, 2003, in Plymouth, Massachusetts he was the son of Lea Kahian and Gary Newcomb. Isaiah spent the first 12 years of his life bouncing back and forth between Middleborough and Plymouth, MA, until the age...
Donna Maureen Keurulainen
January 6, 2025
Donna M. Keurulainen, 80, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough, NH, on Monday, January 6, 2025 after a long period of failing health.
Born on May 24, 1944, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Donald S. and Lillian E. (Guenther) Casey. Donna graduated with High Honors from Fitchburg High School...
Victor Francis Wheeler
January 5, 2025
Victor Francis Wheeler, 60, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully at Monadnock Community Hospital in his wife’s arms, on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Born on September 3, 1964, in Peterborough, NH, he was the son of Beverly (Jones) Wheeler and the late Roger Wheeler. He proudly served our nation in the U.S. Army. Upon his honorable discharge, Victor soon joined the...
Tamera Colgate
January 3, 2025
Tamera Zimmerman Colgate, a spirited New England “cowgirl,” departed this life on January 3, 2025.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 25 years. Bob Colgate, and sons Harry and Bob McKelvey, and six grandchildren: Carly, Billy, Tatum, Avery, Jason, and Haley.
Tamera had numerous friends, colleagues, and clients, many of whom will miss her deeply.
Though Tamera lived in New England for...
Paulette Eva Marion
January 2, 2025
Paulette Eva Marion, 78, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Born on January 30, 1946, in Willowbunch, Saskatchewan, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Lorraine (Forcier) Poirier. Paulette graduated from Conant High School in 1964 as the Class President and held that position for...
Vernon Earl Charlonne
December 31, 2024
Vernon Earl Charlonne, 75, formerly of Jaffrey, died December 31, 2024, following an extended illness.
Mr. Charlonne was born in Peterborough, New Hampshire on May 16, 1949, the son of Homer and Pauline (Cote) Charlonne. He was raised in Jaffrey and Peterborough where he attended public schools and joined the Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked at DD Bean &...
Jerome C. Varnum
December 29, 2024
Jerome C. Varnum, 69, of Bennington, NH died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Jerome was born in Peterborough, NH on January 28, 1955. He was the son of Arthur and Aileen (Dupree) Varnum and was a graduate of ConVal High School.
Jerome married Barbara (Roy) Varnum on January 5, 1980 and they were about to celebrate their 45th...
Sieglinde Poegel
December 26, 2024
Sieglinde Poegel passed peacefully at her home on December 26, 2024.
Sieglinde was a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ and looked forward to being reunited with her late husband Werner H. Poegel who predeceased her over a decade ago.
She was born in Germany and moved to the U.S in 1957 after getting married. Residing in New Jersey for 10 years,...
Alice Pineault
December 23, 2024
Alice (Lambert) Pineault, 97, passed away peacefully at Heywood Hospital on December 23, 2024 after a minor fall early that day. Born on August 28, 1927 at home to Wilfred and Aldea (Labrie) Lambert at the Lambert Farm at the end of Jaquith Road in Jaffrey by the doctor arriving by horse and carriage! After the death of her grandfather...
Arthur Francis Morrill
December 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,...
Rita Marie Wisell
December 15, 2024
Rita Marie (Bradley) Wisell passed away on December 15, 2024, at her farm in Rindge, NH. She was born on December 26, 1934 in Westfield, MA, to Walter George Bradley and Sophie Rose (Kisielewski) Bradley. Rita had 5 siblings - George, Wanda, Rose, Walter and Marsha, who all predeceased her with the exception of her brother George, who she remained...
Gwendolyn Niskala
December 7, 2024
Gwendolyn (Antilla) Niskala, 96, passed away peacefully at Monadnock Community Hospital on December 7th, 2024, after a brief period of failing health.
Born on July 5th, 1928, to Andrew and Marion (Cook) Antilla, 'Gwen' was a lifelong resident of Jaffrey, NH. She shared 50 years of marriage and four children with her husband Waino, until his passing in 1998. She worked...
Ann Mary Record
December 6, 2024
Ann Mary Record passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the early morning hours of December 6, 2024, at the age of 101 and 10 months.
Ann was born on February 7, 1923, in Flushing, New York, to the late James Kirkman and Anna (Keegan) Kirkman.
She was one of the earliest employees at New Hampshire Ball Bearings...
Kathleen Mary Colleran
November 30, 2024
Kathleen Colleran of Jaffrey NH, formerly of Westwood MA, died November 30. She was born in Dorchester, MA, on October 8, 1944, daughter to the late Thomas and Mary (Walsh) Colleran.
She is survived by her loving sister, Ellen Colleran, her nephew Thomas Troy of Brevard, NC, and her nieces Ellen Arnold of Blufton, SC, and Susan Molloy of New York...
Peter Raymond Barney
November 26, 2024
Peter Raymond Barney, 56, of Esko, MN, peacefully passed away with his sister, Patty, by his side on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Born on March 23, 1968, in Cloquet, MN, he was the son of the late Raymond George and Phyllis Ann (Bergstedt) Barney. Peter graduated from Esko High School in 1986. He would go on to a career in retail...
Virginia Turner Perry
November 18, 2024
Virginia “Ginny” Turner Perry, 75, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her daughter, Alana by her side on Monday, November 18, 2024. Her daughter Shannon, who has been her devoted caregiver was in surgery and unable to be present.
Born on November 23, 1948, in Gadsden, AL, she was the daughter of the late...
