OBITUARIES
Donald R. Holman
Feb 5, 2024
Donald R. Holman, born on March 17, 1933 passed into the loving arms of his Savior on February 5, 2024 at the age of 90. Donald was surrounded by his wife and family these last weeks as he journeyed to his final resting place.
Donald was a noble man and one with an unwavering faith and a character that filled every...
John "Bear" Richards
Feb 4, 2024
John Cecil Richards, 67, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away on February 4, 2024. He was born September 21, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT.
He was known to many as "Bear.”
He was an excellent mechanic and he spent most of his life working and tinkering on trucks and cars.
He is survived by his son John (Katie} Richards of Rindge, NH, daughter Maria Richards...
Sarah E. Anderson
Jan 28, 2024
Sarah E. Anderson, 85, formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center on January 28, 2024.
Sarah was born on August 4, 1938 in Salem, MA, the daughter of the late Edgar D. Andrews and Margaret Nichols. She grew up in the town of Rowley, MA and was always happy to share stories about growing up in a place...
Eleanore M. Decker
Jan 26, 2024
Eleanore Mildred Decker passed away after a brief illness surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 91. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Howard Decker and is survived by her daughters Debra and spouse Dan Rudy, Donna Young, Tammy and husband Richard Van Wart and Terry Decker, 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Eleanore was known...
Lyle 'Popcorn' Stenersen
Jan 26, 2024
Lyle “Corn/Popcorn” Monroe Stenersen, 69, of Rindge, NH, passed from time into eternity on Friday, January 26, 2024, after a long hard battle of many years with a broken body and a battered heart.Lyle was born April 17, 1954, to Einar and Angie (Nelson) Stenersen in Vancouver, WA. He grew up a humble farm boy in Brush Prairie, WA. Growing...
Wallace 'Tuffy' Wooster
Jan 24, 2024
Wallace B. Wooster, Jr., 75, known as “Tuffy” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Jaffrey on January 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 1, 1948, at the Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire. He was the son of Wallace B. Wooster, Sr., and Blanche D. (Chellis) Wooster, of Jaffrey.
Tuffy...
Debra J. Johnson
Jan 22, 2024
Our family is sad to announce the passing of Debra Jean Johnson age 71 of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Debra passed peacefully on January 22nd surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Debra was born to George and Mary Halbedel. She was a 1970 graduate of Mascenic Regional High School and later in life attended Mt...
Janet M. Blair
Jan 22, 2024
Janet M. Blair, 69, of Harrisville, NH, died peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on January 22, 2024.
Janet was born on May 26, 1954, in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Boucher) Leger. She graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg in 1972.
Janet was a paralegal for many years before becoming a school administrator....
Anthony 'Tony' D'Ambrosio
Jan 22, 2024
Anthony ‘Tony’ D'Ambrosio, 86, of Peterborough, and formerly of Rindge, NH, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 22, 2024, after a period of failing health.
Tony was born in New York, NY on August 15, 1937, the son of the late Giovanni and Teresa (Santoiemma) D’Ambrosio. Tony attended schools in New York City, graduating from the School of Commerce...
Diana L. Leach
Jan 20, 2024
Diana (Gundry) Leach was admitted to the hospital on Friday, January 19th and Passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 very suddenly.
Diana was born in Brattleboro, VT on June 30, 1960, the daughter of David E. Gundry and Jacqueline M. Martin. In 1994 she married Peter Leach of Jaffrey, NH and they lived in the family home for 30 years....
Marlene Davis
Jan 19, 2024
Marlene Davis, 88, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully on January 19, 2024, at the Monadnock community Hospital in Peterborough after a period of failing health.
Marlene was born in Jaffrey, on October 31, 1935, daughter of the late Clarence Leo and Emma (Naylor) Beauvais. She was raised in town and graduated with the class of 1953 from Conant High School. From...
Irma R. Lozeau
Jan 15, 2024
Irma R. (Whitney) Lozeau, 93 of Fitchburg, MA and formerly of New Ipswich, NH died peacefully on January 15, 2024.
She was born on April 8, 1930, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Hazel (Carey) Whitney and lived in the area most of her life. Mrs. Lozeau graduated from Lunenburg High School.
After raising her family, she...
Lester J. Foote, Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
Lester J. Foote Jr., 68, of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, after a period of failing health at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH.
Lester was born on December 7, 1955, in Goffstown, NH, son of the late Lester and Sfa (Hilton) Foote Sr. He spent many years living in Jaffrey, and this included spending...
Karen S. Wendel
Jan 11, 2024
Karen S. Wendel, 78, formerly of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland NH.
Karen was born on May 31, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, beloved daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie (Battson) Dietz.
Karen would eventually wed Larry Wendel, living various places in southern California. They chose to settle in Merced,...
Peter G. Leach
Jan 11, 2024
Peter G. Leach, 77, of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, died peacefully on January 11, 2024, with family by his side at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a period of failing health.
Peter was born in Peterborough, NH February 21, 1946, son of the late Paul and Lucy (Pomponio) Leach. He was a graduate of Conant High School where he was a...
Janet D. LaCroix
Jan 9, 2024
Janet D. LaCroix, 76, of Jaffrey, died on January 9, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born in Peterborough, NH on October 18, 1947, daughter of the late George and Yvonne (Caron) Davis. She was a 1965 graduate of Conant high school in Jaffrey and had lived here her entire life.
Until...
Irene 'Rita' Sirois
Jan 5, 2024
Irene “Rita” Sirois, 93, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by members of her family, on January 5, 2024, at Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
She was born in Peterborough on March 23, 1930, the youngest child and only daughter of Alfred and Rose Alice (LeClair) Guyette. Rita grew up in West Peterborough where her parents worked in the...
Joseph J. Collins
Jan 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share that we have lost Joseph Julius Collins after he took his own life at the age of 59 on January 4, 2024.
‘Joe’ was born on November 11, 1964, in Norwalk, CT, son of the late Leo & Gloria (Krivos) Collins. He graduated from Staples High School in Westport, CT in 1982 and...
Amity Jones Strandfeldt
Dec 28, 2023
Amity Jones Strandfeldt, 70, of Richmond, NH, died suddenly on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in the comfort of her home and with her husband by her side.
Amity was born on November 14, 1953, in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Dr. Samuel B Jones and Barbara Lindquist. Amity grew up in Worcester and her years in school and subsequent training...
Laurie Mullett
Dec 21, 2023
Laurie Mullett, 69, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 in Keene, NH.
She was born on May 19, 1954, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Pelkey) Brooks.
Laurie received her education locally and graduated from Monadnock High School in Swanzey in 1972. It was after this that Laurie found her calling in real estate. Laurie's passion...
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