OBITUARIES
Ernest 'Bud' Fletcher, Jr.
May 4, 2025
Ernest ‘Bud’ Fletcher Jr., 85, of Winchendon, MA, died peacefully at Henry Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a short illness.
Bud was born on February 19, 1940, in Keene, NH, son of the late Ernest P. and Hazel E. (Bemis) Fletcher, Sr. He married his wife, Carla J. (Eastman) Fletcher, on December 18, 1965, and...
Paul Andrew Bussiere
Apr 29, 2025
Paul A. Bussiere, 61, of Peterborough, NH, passed away unexpectedly at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Paul was born on August 14, 1963, in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Robert E. and Stella (Bourgoine) Bussiere. He was a 1981 graduate of Conant High School and had attended college in Concord, NH.
Paul actually began his...
Stanley Wallace Davis
Apr 25, 2025
Stanley Wallace Davis, 85, of Kensington, NH, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Stanley was born on November 11, 1939, in Goffstown, NH, son of the late Kenneth Hall and Gertrude Cummings.
Stanley had attended school where he grew up, in Goffstown and New Ipswich. He would then spend his early years working...
Nancy Catherine Somero
Apr 18, 2025
Nancy Catherine Somero, 94, of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at Scott-Farrar in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Born on December 29, 1930 in Peterborough, NH, she was the cherished daughter of Waino Tastula and Lillian (Maki) Tastula.
In her teens, Nancy moved with her family to Quincy, Massachusetts, where she graduated from North Quincy High in...
Jean Adeline Anderson
Apr 18, 2025
Jean Adeline (Sunnarborg) Anderson, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at her home in Peterborough, NH surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Jean was born in Esko, Minnesota on September 29, 1935, to Edward and Helen Sunnarborg who raised her in a loving Christian home. In 1953, she graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko, Minnesota. Jean...
Carl A. Swanson
Apr 17, 2025
Carl Swanson, 94, of Durham, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday April 17th, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Carl was born March 17th, 1931 in Boston, MA, the son of John and Elvira (Lilja) Swanson.
He graduated from the High School of Commerce in Boston, MA in 1949 and later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Upsala...
Thomas B.K. Hewitt II
Apr 11, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas B.K. Hewitt II, MD, 73, of Fitzwilliam NH on April 11, 2025. Thomas was known for his intelligent, caring, and humorous personality.
He was born January 7, 1952 in West Hartford, CT. He graduated from Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, 1973 where he met his wife of 51 years, Deborah (Lehecka)...
Deborah A. O'Toole
Apr 4, 2025
Deborah A. O'Toole, 73, Savannah, Georgia - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah O'Toole of Savannah, Georgia, and previously Rindge, NH. After a brief battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully with her children by her side.
She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on January 4, 1952, to the late Albert Rock and Helena (Siulc)...
Sandra Lee O'Brien
Mar 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra (St.Pierre) O'Brien who departed this world on March 29th after a long illness. Born on September 3, 1940 to Armand and Angelina St.Pierre. Sandra was secretary to the Headmaster of the Winchendon School for 30 years. She was married for 56 years to William D. O'Brien who passed...
Arnold Taylor Lapham Jr
Mar 20, 2025
Arnold Taylor Lapham, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, in Marlborough, NH, surrounded by the love of family and his dog, Tater. Taylor, a resident of Quemado, NM, was formerly of Rindge, NH, and had recently moved back East to be with family.
Taylor was born on May 6, 1943, in Concord, MA, to Arnold Taylor,...
Jill Bettina Randlett
Mar 19, 2025
Jill B. Randlett, 75, of Peterborough, NH, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Monadnock Community Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones and her two beloved Great Pyrenees, Loper and Luna.
Born on December 12, 1949, in Rhode Island, Jill was the daughter of George A. Randlett and Bettina M. Randlett.
Education was always a cornerstone of Jill’s life. She graduated from...
Rodney R. Desmarais
Mar 15, 2025
Rodney Robert Desmarais, 77, of Temple, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 15, 2025 in New Port Richey, Florida. He was surrounded by his family members the days and moments leading up to his passing.
Ronnie was born in Peterborough on September 26, 1947, to George and Isabelle (Bernier) Desmarais. He spent his childhood in Jaffrey and later moved...
Catherine Melvina Robinson
Mar 15, 2025
Catherine Melvina Green Robinson, 102, passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Catherine was born in Dayton, OH, on September 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Susie (Boude) Green. She was a 1940 graduate of Colorado Springs High School. Upon graduating, Catherine would go on to meet the love of...
Wayne Clarence Hanson
Mar 13, 2025
Wayne Clarence Hanson, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Key Largo, Florida, on March 13, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on September 16, 1951, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to Clarence and Barbara Hanson, who predeceased him.
Wayne devotedly operated Tiffany Styling Salon at the Tradewinds Plaza in Key Largo for...
Katherine Marie Benkiran
Mar 12, 2025
Katherine M. Benkiran, 63, of Jaffrey, NH died peacefully at her home after a sudden illness on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
‘Kate’ was born on December 8, 1961 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Sharon (Bordash) Rasku, and the late John R Rasku, Sr. She graduated in 1979 from Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester.
She later continued her education in computerized...
Jeremy Bradley
Mar 11, 2025
Jeremy Bradley, a vibrant soul who left us far too soon, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 36. Born and raised in Dalton, Massachusetts and landing in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Jeremy's infectious humor, boundless generosity, and love for life touched countless hearts in ways he may never have realized.
A proud graduate of St. Joseph's High School...
Derek William Long
Mar 11, 2025
Derek W. Long, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Temple, NH, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Arlington, VA, on October 26, 1957, Derek was the son of the late Charles W. and Vera A. (Cracknell) Long. He grew up in Vienna, VA, where he was an...
Nora Jean Swierczynski
Mar 6, 2025
Nora J. Swierczynski, 92, died peacefully on March 6th. Born in Durham, Ontario Canada, Nora was a longtime resident of Springfield, VT and more recently Keene, NH. Nora is predeceased by her husband Henry Swierczynski with whom she shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. She is also predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Jessie Darling; sisters Joan, Grace, and Sheila...
David Delmege Trimble
Mar 5, 2025
David Delmege Trimble, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.
A memorial service was officiated by Pastor Stephen Miller on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2PM.
A celebration of life will occur in the summer and be announced at a later date.
Linda Duval
Feb 28, 2025
Linda Duval, 73, passed away peacefully at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, with her loving family by her side, on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Linda was born in Peterborough, NH, on May 31, 1951, the daughter of the late Roger and Dorothy (Robichaud) Vaillancourt. She was a 1968 graduate of Mascenic Regional High School. After this Linda found her...
