OBITUARIES
Corrine 'Connie' Folsom
Jul 17, 2022
Corinne “Connie” Folsom, of Keene, NH died peacefully on July 17, 2022, at the Genesis Healthcare Center in Keene surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born in Keene on November 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Wallace and Pauline (Foster) Record. She was raised in nearby Chesterfield and attended local schools, graduating in 1949 from Keene...
Bernice Jenkins Martin
Jul 7, 2022
Bernice J. Martin, 99, of Rindge, NH died of natural causes at Broadview Assisted Living, Winchendon. MA on July 7, 2022. Bernice was born November 5, 1922, in Elizabeth, NJ. After Highschool, Bernice worked for NJ Bell Telephone and the Prudential Insurance Company. In 1952, Bernice married Rudolph (Java) Martin. Together they raised 5 children in Cedar Grove NJ. Java...
Richard A. Butler
Jun 30, 2022
Richard Alfred Butler, 84, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully in Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Richard was born on August 25, 1937, in Peterborough, NH, a son of the late Carl A. and Sarah F. (MacMaster) Butler. Richard was a longtime resident of Jaffrey, having attended local schools and graduated from Conant High School class...
Timothy R. Motuzas
Jun 23, 2022
Troy, NH- Timothy Robert Motuzas 28, died following a brief illness at his home in Troy on June 23, 2022. Tim was born on August 5, 1993, the beloved son of Michele Christian and Robert Motuzas. He was predeceased by his brother Marc Motuzas, also age 28, in January 2020. Timothy was most recently employed by Form-Up Foundations in Rindge,...
James Libert Reenstierna
Jun 21, 2022
James Libert Reenstierna, 83, of Jaffrey, NH, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2022, at the Monadnock Community Hospital. He was surrounded by all who loved him. He was born on May 30, 1939, in Leominster, MA. At approximately 10 years old, Jim and his family moved to Lake Contoocook in Rindge. He graduated from Conant High School in 1957....
Elizabeth Ann Sullivan
Jun 16, 2022
Elizabeth Ann (Brooks) Sullivan, 85, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away on June 16, 2022, at Mount Ascutney Medical Center in Windsor, VT. She was born on July 6, 1936, in Sharon, CT, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Pelkey) Brooks. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, John L. Sullivan, her brother Leonard Pelkey, her sisters, Faith...
Dewaine Michael Bush
Jun 10, 2022
Dewaine (Mike) Mikeal Bush, 41, of Greenville, NH, passed away on June 10, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1980, in Ionia, MI, the son of the late Dewaine Bush Jr. and Carol Owens. Dewaine grew up locally and attended ConVal Regional High School in Peterborough, NH. After high school he began working in construction as a concrete worker...
Brian K. Karlsen
Jun 2, 2022
Brian Keith Karlsen, 58, of Jaffrey, died on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Auburn, from injuries he received in a Motorcycle accident. Brian was born on August 9, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, son of the late Robert L. Karlsen and Carol L. (Korhonen) Gallegos. He attended schools in Portland, OR and moved to New Hampshire afterwards. He married Rebecca Ketola...
Gretna Rae Niemi
May 30, 2022
Gretna Rae Niemi, 77, died May 30th of natural causes at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Gretna was born in Buffalo, New York on October 4, 1944. She was a graduate of Milford High School in 1962. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Fitchburg State University and her Doctorate in psychology at UMass Amherst. She worked...
William 'Bill' Clarke
May 29, 2022
William Everett Clarke (Bill), 79, of Antrim, NH, died on Sunday, May 29th, 2022, at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH. Bill was born on November 26, 1942, in Arlington, Massachusetts, the son of Gordon Clarke and Louise (Donnelly) Clarke. Bill grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts and graduated from Arlington High School in 1960. He was a three-sport athlete and was...
Nancy W. Pendleton
May 26, 2022
Nancy Willis Pendleton, 91, of Peterborough, NH, and formerly of Falmouth, MA and Portsmouth, RI, died in her apartment at RiverMead Lifecare Community surrounded by loved ones on May 26, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1931, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Richard S. and Velma (Hutchinson) Willis. Nancy grew up in Newton Center, MA, and attended...
Michael A. Given
May 21, 2022
My beloved husband, Michael Andre’ Given, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Although he lost his battle with cancer, Michael fought hard and died with dignity, with his boots on, as he requested. Born on August 8, 1952, in Peterborough, son of the late Aylmer H. and Mary (Desmarais) Given, Michael graduated from Conant High...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Blanchette
May 21, 2022
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Blanchette, 84, of Rindge, and formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died at her home on Saturday, May 21, 2022, after a sudden illness. Betty was born on February 11, 1938, in Winchendon, MA, a daughter of the late Roland and Marion (Plouffe) Woods. She was a graduate of the ‘old’ Murdock High School and had resided in Jaffrey from...
Joseph Calvert Hill
May 20, 2022
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Dr. Joseph Hill of Rindge, NH, on May 20, 2022. Joe was a graduate of The Taft School and Tufts University and received his MD from the University of Rochester. He completed his internship and residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock and was one of the first in the country to...
Richard A. Jeffers
May 17, 2022
Richard Arlon Jeffers, beloved teacher, husband, father, and friend passed away on May 17, 2022. Dick was born on August 25, 1936, the son of Jesse and Evelyn (Gustavsen) Jeffers. He was raised in Swampscott MA and served honorably with the National Guard for 6 years. In 1961, after graduating from Bates College with a degree in History, Dick married...
Beatrice Katheryn Gulla
May 14, 2022
Beatrice Katheryn (Paradise) Gulla, 96, of Dublin, known to her family and friends as "Bea" died peacefully at her home on May 14, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Bea was born on April 15, 1926, in Boston Massachusetts, to the late George F. Paradise and Katheryn Walsh. Bea had a long and successful 40-year career with the Bell Telephone Company,...
Carol L. Hammann
May 14, 2022
Carol L. Hammann, 77, of New Ipswich, NH, died peacefully on May 14, 2022, in her home after a period of failing health. She was born on December 24, 1944, in New York City, NY, the daughter of Nicholas and Eleanor (Desjardin) Kaufmann. She grew up in New York and was a 1963 graduate of Sewanhaka Central High School. After...
Karen A. Holt
May 10, 2022
Karen A. (Young) Holt, 72, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2022, after battling a multitude of medical issues for more than ten years. Born October 23, 1949, she was the daughter of Rexford V. Young and Linia V. Young, who preceded her in death. Karen was incredibly proud of her father, a career Army man whose...
Ross A. Gauthier
May 9, 2022
Ross Anthony Gauthier died on May 9, 2022, with his loving family by his side. Born on November 30, 1950, in Peterborough, son of the late Raymond and Margiorina (Ascani) Gauthier, he graduated from Conant High School before attending Plymouth State College and was a lifelong resident of Jaffrey. Ross was a contractor and for many years ran his own...
Benjamin 'Ben' DeGrandpre
May 6, 2022
Benjamin Paul DeGrandpre, 36, of Bath, ME, died on May 6, 2022 at his home. He was born February 21, 1986, and grew up in Jaffrey, NH. He attended local schools and graduated from the Summit School, in Amherst, NH in 2004. Benjamin worked locally for Deschenes Construction of Jaffrey, and at Peterborough Marble and Granite in Peterborough, NH before...
