OBITUARIES
Thomas S. O'Hare
Jul 25, 2025
Thomas S. O’Hare of Jaffrey Center, NH, passed away at home unexpectedly on July 25, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 23, 1943, Tom was known for his intelligence, kindness, compassion, and dry wit and he leaves a lasting impact on his cherished family, friends, and community.
Tom spent his formative years in the Belvidere...
Laurel D. Ojala
Jul 18, 2025
Laurel Diane (Aho) Ojala, 81 of New Ipswich, NH passed away peacefully, due to illness, with her husband, Tim, holding her hand and her family by her side on July 18, 2025.
Laurel was born on August 12, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Matt and Irma (Heikkila) Aho. She grew up on a family dairy farm in Calumet, MI, with her...
Gabriel Francis LaPlume
Jul 13, 2025
Gabriel Francis LaPlume, age 45, resident of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Cheshire Community Hospital with his family by his side. Gabriel was born in Rochester, NH, on October 4, 1979, a son to Russell and Judith (Becotte) LaPlume.
Gabriel proudly served in the United States Air Force from 2001 to 2005. Following his service,...
Isaac Christopher Phillips
Jul 12, 2025
After a long, hard fight with synovial sarcoma, Isaac Christopher Phillips, 15, passed peacefully in his sleep at home in New Ipswich on July 12, 2025. He leaves behind his loving parents, Chris and Debbie, as well as his brother Chuck, 17; sister, Pippa, 12; and two corgis, Nash and Dozer.
Isaac was born February 11, 2010, at Monadnock Community Hospital...
Robert Guy Jenkins
Jul 4, 2025
Robert Guy Jenkins Jr (Bob), 70, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday July 4, 2025, with his beloved family by his side.
He was born on July 25, 1954, in Quincy, MA, son of the late Robert Jenkins Sr and Mary (McNamara) Jenkins.
Bob spent the first years of his life growing up in Acton, MA. After...
Heidi M. Kaufhold
Jul 2, 2025
Heidi Marie Kaufhold, 63, passed peacefully surrounded by family in the home she grew up in on July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Heidi was born June 17, 1962, in Nashua, NH, to Hans and Roberta Kaufhold, along with her twin sister, Valli, who joined her an hour and a half later. Together, they were the youngest...
Steven Alan Roberts
Jun 26, 2025
Steven Alan Roberts, 73, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly at home, shortly after the loss of his son, Nathan Roberts.
Born in Winchendon, MA, Steve was the son of Norman A. Roberts and Janet Roberts. He graduated from Murdock High School in 1970 and spent his career working in local manufacturing, where he was known for showing up, getting the...
Winston H. McCarty
Jun 26, 2025
TILTON — Winston “Win” Herbert McCarty died on June 26, 2025, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, following a heart attack. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by family, caregivers and fellow veterans. He was 96.
Winston was born on July 29, 1928, in Berlin, New Hampshire, to parents Herbert and Nina (Hodgdon) McCarty. He spent his boyhood...
Nathan Chad Roberts
Jun 25, 2025
Nathan Chad Roberts, 45, of Jaffrey, NH passed away unexpectedly at home, shortly before the passing of his father, Steven Roberts.
Born in Gardner, MA, Nathan spent time in both New England and Florida, and always found comfort with friends eating out and near the ocean. Nathan shared many qualities with his father, including an independent spirit and a determination to...
Gloria Ann DiRusso
Jun 20, 2025
Gloria Ann DiRusso, 83, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully on June 20, 2025, after living many years with dementia. She was born on August 6, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, to William and Mae (Boettcher) Utz. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank J. DiRusso Jr., in 2007, and by her son, Francis W. DiRusso, in 2020.
Gloria was a 1959 graduate...
Mary-Lu Esposito
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Lucy (Rose) Esposito, 71, of Rindge, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary-Lu’ was born November 6, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of the late William A and Elsie (Wilkinson) Rose.
Mary-Lu’ graduated from Milford High School in 1971, then went on to Keene State College, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology....
Daniel Thomas Rawling
Jun 15, 2025
Daniel Thomas Rawling, 63, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at Worcester Memorial Hospital, on Sunday June 15, 2025, with his family by his side.
He was born on January 13, 1962, in Lowell, MA, son of the late Richard and Marie (O’Grady) Rawling.
As a safety control officer, Daniel devoted himself to ensuring the well-being of others, exemplifying responsibility and...
Lorraine N Williams
Jun 11, 2025
Lorraine N. Williams, 92, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Jaffrey NH on June 11, 2025. Born Oct. 30, 1932, in Waltham MA, Lorraine shared love, life, and humor with everyone who knew her.
In 1953, she married Leon A. Williams and later settled in Sudbury MA to raise their family. Together they enjoyed...
Sherri A. Parker
Jun 10, 2025
Sherri A. Parker, age 59, a long-time resident of Jaffrey, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. She was born in Marquette, Michigan on October 8, 1965, the daughter to the late Bernard W. and Rita M. (Eackett) Savola.
She loved working at Ocean State Job Lots, bird watching, gardening, putting puzzles together, listening to music...
Beverly T. Schacht
Jun 10, 2025
Beverly T. Schacht, 91, formerly of New Ipswich and Jaffrey NH, had a gentle transition to heaven after a brief illness in Eagle River, Alaska on June 10, 2025.
Beverly was born in Jaffrey, NH on May 24, 1934, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Roy) Bryant. She graduated with the class of 1952 from Conant High School and...
Rachel L. Rousseau
Jun 4, 2025
Rachel L. Rousseau, age 87, of Paxton, MA, previous long-time resident of Greenville, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, following a period of declining health.
Rachel was born in Greenville, NH, on November 24, 1937, a daughter to the late Charles and Loretta (Chouinard) Desrosiers. In her early years, she attended the Sacred Heart Catholic...
Russell "Russ" J. Santos
Jun 2, 2025
Russell “Russ” J. Santos 66, of Milford, NH passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2025, with his wife Cyndi by his side after a brave battle with heart disease.
He was born on September 27. 1958 in Providence, RI. Son of the late James R. Santos and Marie (Soares) Santos.
A graduate of Our Lady of Providence high school...
June Y. Thomforde
May 9, 2025
June Y. Thomforde, 84, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Friday, May 9, 2025.
June was born on June 9, 1940, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Philip and Olive (Turner) Tyler.
In her early years, June’s adventurous spirit was evident as she began driving tractors and trucks at the tender age...
Pauline Ann Wood
May 8, 2025
Pauline Wood, 83, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Pauline was born on September 30, 1941, in Framingham, MA, the daughter of the late Walter F. and Delpha C. (Cripps) Burrows. She attended Antrim High School and graduated as part of the class of 1959. Pauline began her professional...
Maureen E. Karr
May 7, 2025
Maureen E. Karr, 83, of York, ME, and Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at the St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester NH on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
She was born on August 9, 1941, in New York City, daughter of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth (McCloskey) Duffy.
A graduate of Carmel High School in 1959, Maureen continued her journey...
