OBITUARIES
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...
Paulette L. Leger
Sep 13, 2023
Paulette L. Leger, 74, of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH.
She was born on June 27, 1949 in Gardner, MA, daughter to Roger and Jeannette LaJoie. Paulette attended local schools and graduated from Gardner High School in 1967. She later studied at Framingham State College.
On June...
Kazimierz Jablonski
Sep 8, 2023
Kazimierz Jablonski, 76, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on September 8, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital following a period of declining health.
Kazimierz was born in Poland, Europe on April 20, 1947, a son to the late Ignacy and Alexandra (Kozak) Jablonski.
Kazimierz graduated from the Institute of Metallurgy in Glivice, Poland and worked at Gdynia Shipyard for 17...
Dale A. Funkey
Sep 4, 2023
Dale A. Funkey, 88, of Hastings, Nebraska died peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, after a period of failing health.
Dale was born on October 5, 1934, in Bruning, Nebraska, son of the late Fred and Darlene (Walker) Funkey. He graduated in 1952 from Geneva High School and soon...
Sharon H. Dean
Aug 29, 2023
Sharon H. Dean, 74, of Keene, NH, died on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene after a period of illness.
She is survived by her two sons, Cain Frazier of Keene, and Adam Dean of Brookfield CT. She is predeceased by her youngest son Robert Dean of Newtown CT.
Sharon was born on March 9,...
Tina M. O'Neil
Aug 29, 2023
Tina M. O’Neil, 66, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 after a period of failing health
Tina was a native of the Monadnock Region, born in Peterborough, NH, on March 23, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late John and Olive (Bernier) Quinn. Attending school in Jaffrey, Tina...
Joseph 'Jose' P. Diab
Aug 29, 2023
Joseph ‘Jose’ P. Diab, 81, of Jaffrey, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a long illness.
Jose was born in Boston, MA on May 15, 1942, son of the late Serge and Elizabeth (Banks) Diab. He attended schools in Boston and later enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served...
