OBITUARIES
Rev. Olivia Holmes
Dec 11, 2023
The Reverend Olivia Holmes, 79, passed away on December 11, 2023 in Peterborough, NH. She was born on November 28, 1944, in Boston, MA to the late F Stacy Holmes and Olivia Stone Holmes.
Olivia received her high school education at the Winsor School in Boston, and later earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Harvard Divinity School.
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Ann 'Nancy' Taylor
Dec 10, 2023
Ann Taylor, better known as Nancy, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, at RiverMead Community Center in Peterborough, N.H.
Cheerful, spirited, and perceptive, Nancy had a big life, a huge heart, and was beloved by many. Her soul overflowed with warm relationships among both family and friends alike. Throughout her life, she left a trail of fond...
John Heikkinen
Dec 8, 2023
John David Heikkinen, 58, of Amherst, NH, referred to as “Heik” by his friends, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 8, 2023, in Nantucket, MA from complications following open heart surgery.
He was born on September 7, 1965, in Leominster, MA and was raised in Rindge, NH. John was a graduate of Conant High School in 1983. A...
Isabella Grasso
Dec 3, 2023
Isabella Grasso of Fitzwilliam, NH passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. Isabella was born in Bianca Villa, Sicily, and at the age of 19 came to the United States to marry Rosario (Harry) Grasso. Isabella went on to become a citizen of the United States after she had lived in Methuen, MA for many years. After her husband passed,...
Joyce M. Caron
Dec 3, 2023
Joyce M. Caron, 87, of West Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Joyce was born the 3rd of 4 daughters in Peterborough, NH to Amos and Ida (Lavoie) Rabideau. On August 27, 1955, she married Norman R. Caron. Together, they raised 4 children Joseph, Michael, Steven and...
Christopher L. Miles
Dec 1, 2023
Christopher Leigh Miles was welcomed Home by Jesus on Friday December 1st, 2023. He passed from this life peacefully, surrounded by his parents. He had just turned 43 years old. Chris grew up in New Ipswich, New Hampshire with his parents and siblings. He was a 3rd degree black belt in Karate and enjoyed participating in competitions. He also enjoyed...
Patrick J. 'Pat' Greenough
Nov 25, 2023
Patrick J. Greenough, 79, of Jaffrey, died peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough after a very sudden illness.
‘Pat’ was born on May 6, 1944, in Fitzwilliam, NH, son of the late Theodore and Jessie (Duplease) Greenough. He was raised in Fitzwilliam and was a 1964 graduate of Keene High School. Soon after...
William 'Bill' Adams
Nov 22, 2023
William Adams, 63, of Jaffrey, NH, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
‘Bill’ was born on August 5, 1960, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a son of the late Carl and Maxine (Richardson) Adams, Sr.. He was a 1978 graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School in...
Scott A. Lambert
Nov 20, 2023
Scott A. Lambert, 62, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family after a brief and valiant battle with cancer on November 20, 2023.
Scott was born in Fitchburg, MA, on January 25, 1961. The only son of the late Wilfred ‘Fid’ and Eleanor (Ouellette) Lambert, he was warmly referred to as “my little...
Richard C. Dupre
Nov 18, 2023
Richard C. Dupre, 92, of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough after a period of failing health on November 18, 2023.
Richard was a 60 year resident of Bellingham, MA and was the son of the late Omer and Anastasia (Cibulski) Dupre. He enjoyed a career as an insurance salesman for Prudential Insurance...
Mary D. Merrell
Nov 1, 2023
Mary (Donahue) Merrell, 88, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023, as a result of injuries she received when she was struck by a car.
Mary was born on July 30, 1935, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Edwin L. and Marguerite (O’Connor) Donahue. She had earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College...
James K. McCuddy
Oct 27, 2023
James (Jamie) K. McCuddy, 53, of Whitefish Bay, WI, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2023.
He was born in Peterborough, NH on March 31, 1970, a son to Kenneth and Pamela McCuddy.
James grew up in Greenville, NH and attended local schools, graduating from Mascenic High School in 1989. He played numerous sports growing up but by far basketball...
Carol A. Champagne
Oct 25, 2023
Carol A. (Motuzas) Champagne, 77, Of Dracut, MA, passed away in the comfort of her home on October 25, 2023.
Carol was born in Medford, MA, on April 20, 1946, a daughter to the late Joseph F. and Rita L. (Mcavoy) Motuzas. She grew up in Billerica Ma and attended local schools. Carol is a 1963 graduate of Billerica MA....
John R. Kauer
Oct 25, 2023
John Raymond Kauer, 32, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2023. He was born September 23, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, a son of the late John Lynn Kauer and Beverly Ann Burba.
John had a love of history, with a focus on World War II. You could find him out with his metal detector where he would...
Nancy J. Stratton
Oct 24, 2023
Nancy J. Stratton, 85, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on October 24, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Nursing Home in Peterborough, NH. Nancy was born in Waltham, MA, on February 02, 1938, daughter to the late Warren J. and Violet M. (Benger) Kenney.
She grew up in Watertown and attended Watertown High School, graduating in 1955. She began her career as...
Franklin 'Bud' Pecor
Oct 20, 2023
Franklin R. Pecor, 83, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, where he and his wife were being cared for.
‘Bud’ was born on February 19, 1940, in West Rutland, VT, a son of the late Henry and Edith (Dow) Pecor. He grew up in Sanford, ME and graduated with...
Ruth E. Quinn
Oct 19, 2023
Ruth E. Quinn, 98, of Temple, passed away October 19, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Center, Peterborough, in the company of close family. Ruth was born July 3, 1925, the only child of Charles H. and Vina (Roberts) Fish of Jaffrey. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Conant High School. In 1943 she married Albert A. Quinn of...
Elizabeth 'Betty' La Freniere
Oct 19, 2023
Elizabeth La Freniere, 97, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, after a brief illness at Summerhill Assisted Living, her home for nearly 10 years.
Elizabeth, better known to her friends as Betty, was born and raised in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of Robert and Grace Zangler. She graduated from Gorton High School, then went on to obtain a...
Michael E. Heaphy
Oct 15, 2023
Michael E. Heaphy, 69, of Jaffrey, NH passed away on October 15, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
He was born on March 26, 1954, in Lynn, MA, a son to John and Marie (Lucille) Heaphy. Michael grew up in Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1972.
After high school, Michael enlisted with the United...
Sherrie L. Brophy
Oct 15, 2023
Sherrie Lane Brophy, 70, of Lowell, VT passed away on October 15, 2023, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 19, 1952, in San Francisco, CA, grew up in the San Francisco area, graduating from Saint Paul High School. After high school, Sherrie married John Brophy, moved to Massachusetts, and grew...
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