OBITUARIES
Michael J. Gallagher
Aug 26, 2023
Michael J. Gallagher, 61, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on August 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.
He was born on April 19, 1962, in Brighton, MA, a son of Thomas and Maryellen (Kennedy) Gallagher.
Michael grew up in Sudbury, MA and graduated from Lincoln Sudbury Regional high school. After high school he spent some...
Douglas Williams
Aug 25, 2023
Douglas Williams of Peterborough died peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, while visiting with friends in Maine.
He was born on September 14, 1934, the second son of Ralph and Corilla Williams. He grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, and graduated from Amherst College where his father was a professor while his mother worked with international students, especially after World...
Judith LaPlume
Aug 21, 2023
Judith Marie Agnes LaPlume passed away with her husband and family by her side on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her home in Winchester, NH.
Judith was born on June 3, 1953 to the late Roland and Claire Becotte and shared her childhood home with her three siblings, Jeffrey, Deborah, and Nancy. She attended Lawrence High School and married...
Brenda Lee Adams
Aug 20, 2023
Brenda Lee Adams, 53, of Jaffrey, NH, died unexpectedly on August 20, 2023. After a lifelong battle with MS, Brenda was forever reunited with her beloved Mother, Linda Crocker.
She was born on September 22, 1969, in Worcester, MA. Brenda was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her husband, Charles Adams, her...
Dorothea M. Sopper
Aug 19, 2023
Dorothea M. Sopper, 93, of Jaffrey, NH, formerly of Keene, passed away on August 19, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Dorothea was born in Medford, MA, on May 13, 1930, a daughter to the late James and Mildred (King) Sopper.
She attended Cheverus Catholic School in Malden and graduated in the class of 1948 before attending Fisher Jr....
Gail R. Smith
Aug 17, 2023
Gail (Rogers) Smith, 84, of Rindge, died on Thursday 17 August 2023 at the All-American Assisted Living nursing home in Wareham, Massachusetts, following a rapid decline in health.
Gail was born May 12, 1939, to Lila (Knight) and Eliot Rogers in Newton, MA. She joined her older brother Edwin and four years later they were joined by sister Elizabeth. Gail’s...
Richard A. Cleveland Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
Richard A. Cleveland Jr., of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on January 4, 1953, in Peterborough, NH, son to Richard and Marion Cleveland, whom have already passed. He grew up in Rindge and is a 1971 graduate of Conant High School. After high school, he took college...
David W. Phillips
Aug 11, 2023
David William Phillips, “Papa D.”, 74, of Rindge, NH, passed away on August 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.
Dave was born on July 21, 1949, in Belfast, ME, son of Merl and Pauline (Verakis) Phillips.
Dave attended Crosby High School in Belfast, ME, and Searsport High School, having graduated in...
Clifford K. Jarest
Aug 10, 2023
Clifford K. Jarest, 100, longtime resident of Peterborough, NH, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital following a brief illness.
Clifford was born in Peterborough, NH, on May 27, 1923, the son of the late Remi and Eva (Hill) Jarest.
He attended high school in Peterborough and graduated in the class of 1942. He went on to...
Constance L. Rehak
Aug 9, 2023
Constance L. Rehak, 70, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2023, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
She was born on April 22, 1953, in Schenectady, NY, daughter to Rudolph and Gertrude Rehak. She grew up in upstate New York and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1972.
After high school, Connie moved to...
Ann M. McEntee
Aug 7, 2023
Ann M. McEntee, 67, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away on August 7, 2023, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, after a long period of failing health, the result of a thirty-year long battle with scleroderma.
Ann was born July 24, 1956, in Baldwin, NY, the daughter of...
Larry D. Miller
Aug 6, 2023
Larry D. Miller, 83, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away with his wife and family by his side on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital. Larry was born on December 10, 1939, to the late Francis H. and Grace J. (Ehrman) Miller in Porter, MI. He grew up on the family farm in St. Louis, MI, where he lived...
Sue Jeanette Norton Poplin
Jul 30, 2023
Sue Jeanette Norton Poplin (nee Ritter) went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2023, with loved ones by her side.
Sue was born in Sumner, Iowa, on October 25, 1946. She was the daughter of Earl Conrad Ritter and Doris Jeanette (Kuhlmeier) Ritter. Sue graduated from Sumner High School in 1964 and continued her education at Southern...
Ronald G. Randall Jr.
Jul 26, 2023
Ronald G. Randall Jr., 77, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away suddenly in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Ronald was born on June 30, 1946, in Marlboro, MA, the son of Ronald and Marion Randall. He grew up in Bellingham, MA. He enlisted with the United States Marines in 1963. His service to our country...
David "Squid" Charlonne
Jul 25, 2023
David “Squid” Charlonne, 53, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away suddenly in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Squid was born on July 12, 1970, in Keene, NH, the son of Roland and Paula (Borden) Charlonne. He grew up in the Jaffrey area and attended St. Patrick’s School, followed by Conant High School, where he graduated...
Joshua D. Paul
Jul 20, 2023
Joshua D. Paul, 31, of Rindge, NH passed away tragically on July 20, 2023.
Joshua was born on September 5, 1991, in Gardner, MA, a son to Kevin Paul and Shelley Hutchinson. He grew up in the Winchendon area and attended Murdock middle and high schools. After school Joshua went into the labor force and worked in construction for over...
Patricia Ann Dysart
Jul 19, 2023
Patricia A. “Pat” (AuCoin) Pickford, 79, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, at Concord Hospital.
Patricia was born on January 28, 1944, in Lincoln, Maine, a daughter to Elmer and Tena (Albert) AuCoin. She grew up alongside her younger brother, Brent, whom she loved very much. Her family relocated to Rindge, NH, while she was still in middle school....
Bonnie Dillon-Keevan
Jul 9, 2023
Bonnie Sue Dillon-Keevan passed away unexpectedly in Rindge, NH, on July 10, 2023, in the comfort of her home.
Bonnie was born on January 9, 1959, in Lancaster, PA, a daughter to Ken Donald Hartley, and Audrey Lou (Lowry) Hartley. She attended Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA, graduating class of 1977. She lived in Pennsylvania for 18 years, before...
Juliet Cuddihee
Jul 9, 2023
Juliet M. Cuddihee, 88, a lifelong resident of Jaffrey, died peacefully on July 9, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1935, the daughter of Alfred and Alma (Coulombe) Bernier. She attended Conant High School and graduated in the class of 1953.
Julie lived a remarkably independent life after her retirement from Walmart at the age of 75. (Yes, 75!...
Robert Michael William Aho
Jul 3, 2023
Robert Michael William Aho, 55, of Rindge, NH, and formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away after a brief illness in Peterborough, NH, on July 3, 2023.
He was born on December 6, 1967, in Fitchburg, MA, the son of Bernard ‘Bernie’ and Rose (Somero) Aho. He lived his younger years in Rindge and attended Rindge Memorial School and the...
