OBITUARIES
Mary Virginia Tupper
Jan 23, 2022
Mary Virginia (Deschenes) Tupper died peacefully surrounded by loving family members on January 23, 2022, in Yarmouth, ME, her home for the last ten years. Virginia (Jinny) was born in Nashua, NH on May 16, 1929, as the daughter of Joseph A. and Mary Jane (Jackson) Deschenes. Raised in East Jaffrey, NH, she attended Regis College and graduated from the...
James Alwin Thomas
Jan 22, 2022
James Alwin Thomas, 80, died peacefully after a long and debilitating illness at the River Woods Continuing Care Residential Community in Exeter, NH on January 22, 2022. James or “Jim,” as he was always known, was born in Chester PA, the only child of R. Glen and Genevieve Thomas. As a young boy, Jim evinced what would be his longtime...
Edward E. Chamberlain, Sr.
Jan 21, 2022
Edward E. Chamberlain, Sr., 82, of Hancock, died peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough after a period of failing health. Mr. Chamberlain was born in Hancock on August 24, 1939, son of the late Louis and Louise (Webberson) Chamberlain. He was raised and educated in town, and was a lifelong resident of Hancock. For...
Susan D. Clark
Jan 20, 2022
Susan D. Clark, 64, of Rindge, NH died peacefully, after a 15-year struggle with breast cancer, on January 20, 2022, in her home while surrounded by family. She was born on May 18, 1957, in Camden, NJ to Roland and Florence (Kelly) Collins. Susan grew up in New Jersey, Florida and North Carolina. She was a 1974 graduate of Lely...
Elizabeth Ann Commerford
Jan 19, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Commerford of Boston, MA died on January 19, 2022, in her home. She was born on October 18, 1939, in Manchester, NH to William Alphonsus and Margueritte Yvonne (Bournival) Commerford. She spent her childhood in Manchester, N.H, and was a 1958 graduate of Ecole Sainte George High School for Girls. After high school, Elizabeth attended Smith College earning...
Dennis L. Moye
Jan 18, 2022
Dennis Lee Moye, 74, of Contoocook, NH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Concord Hospital in Concord New Hampshire. Dennis was born to the late Thomas and Mable Moye in Saint Albans, Vermont on October 21, 1947. He grew up in Saint Albans, and left school to serve his country in the United States Army. Dennis joined...
Priscilla C. Bourgoine
Jan 14, 2022
It is with deep sadness that the family of Priscilla Ruth Connell Bourgoine announces her passing on January 14, 2022. Priscilla was born on November 5, 1924, in Gardner, MA. She was the youngest child of Edna (Robichaud) and William Thomas Connell, Sr.. Priscilla grew up in West Peterborough and was a 1942 graduate of Peterborough High School where she...
Cynthia M. Boucher
Jan 10, 2022
Cynthia Evelyn (Mac Mahan) Boucher, 51, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, after her fight with Covid-19. She died peacefully with her husband, Shaun, of 30 years, her son, Corey, and her sister, Sue by her side. Cindy was the youngest child of Paul B Mac Mahan and Barbara Ann Mac Mahan. She was raised...
Jeremy R. Blouin
Jan 7, 2022
Jeremy Roland Blouin, 29, Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Friend. Passed away on January 07, 2022, of an accidental overdose. Even though he had been in recovery for the last 6 months, Jeremy still fought the demons of his addiction. We are at peace knowing he is no longer fighting those demons and is now at peace. Jeremy was born on...
Robert 'Bob' Chamberlain
Jan 6, 2022
Robert (Bob) Marcus Chamberlain, retired Colonel, United States Air Force, died peacefully at age 92, in his sleep on January 6, 2022. Bob was the eldest son of Marcus Freeman Chamberlain and Sarah (Stephenson) Chamberlain of Jaffrey, NH. He attended Jaffrey schools and graduated from Conant High School in 1948. He is also a 1952 graduate of the University of...
Merwyn McTague
Jan 5, 2022
Merwyn Elizabeth McTague, 84, of Peterborough, NH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Pheasant Wood Rehabilitation Center in Peterborough, NH. She was born to the late Kenneth and Novella Murray in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada on August 31, 1937. She grew up in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada until she moved to the United States....
Louise D. Baillargeon
Jan 4, 2022
Louise Doris Baillargeon, of Troy, NH passed away on January 4, 2022, in her home surrounded by loved ones after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 22, 1943, in Pawtucket, RI, daughter of Ovila and Felicite (Roy) Lambert. Louise was a 1963 graduate of Our Lady of Monadnock Academy in Jaffrey, NH. After graduating high...
Shirley M. Fontaine
Jan 4, 2022
Shirley M. Fontaine of Greenville, NH passed away on January 4, 2022, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH. She was born on April 10, 1955, in Vermont, the daughter of Norman and Antoinette (Bertrum) Fontaine. Shirley was raised in Greenville, NH and is a graduate of Mescenic Regional High School. She spent four years working for Burbak Companies in...
Nathan G Huszar
Jan 2, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Nathan G. Huszar, 33, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, on Sunday, January 2nd, who left us unexpectedly with his beloved rescue dog, Bruno by his side, while visiting with family in NH. Born on June 5th, 1988 Nathan was the youngest child of George J. Huszar (predeceased) &...
John W. Berry
Dec 26, 2021
It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of John W. Berry of Jaffrey, NH on December 26th, 2021, with his loving wife, Laura, by his side. John began his journey October 9th, 1954 in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Francis and Eleanor (Goodwin) Berry. He grew up in Franklin, ME and graduated from...
Paul J. McPhie
Dec 21, 2021
Paul J. McPhie, 72, of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021, in his home. He was born on December 23, 1948 in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Maurice and Rose (Foster) McPhie. After graduating from Conant High School in Jaffrey, Paul served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Combat Veteran with the First...
Ethan Perry
Dec 19, 2021
Longtime Rindge resident Ethan Thatcher Perry, 68, passed away at his home on December 19, 2021. Ethan was born on September 28, 1953 in Goffstown, New Hampshire, to William and Sylvia (Brown) Perry. He graduated from Palmer High School in Palmer, MA. From there, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree from Elon University. Ethan met the...
Helen Phelps
Dec 19, 2021
Helen M. Blanchette-Phelps, 90, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffrey, NH. She was born on October 30, 1931, to Henry J. and Cora L. (Brown) Blanchette in Winchendon, MA. She attended Streeter School in Winchendon until she began working for the Dress Shoppe. She would later work for...
Benjamin J. Henault
Dec 19, 2021
Benjamin J. Henault, 97, of New Ipswich, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Concord Hospital in Laconia, NH. He was born in Fitchburg, MA on January 17, 1924, the son of Ephraim and Diana (Barrette) Henault. He married Mildred E. Somero in October 1950. Mildred passed away in January of 2016. Ben attended trade school in Fitchburg, MA. He was...
Johnnie W. Britton
Dec 15, 2021
Johnnie W. Britton, a veteran of Vietnam War and longtime resident of New Ipswich, NH, passed away on December 15, 2021. John was born February 28, 1936, to John and Ruby Britton in San Bernardino, CA. After graduating from Pacific High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was later commissioned as an Officer through the Officer Candidate School....
