OBITUARIES
Deborah Jean Larson
Feb 22, 2025
Deborah Jean (Keezer) Larson, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home, with her loving husband by her side, on Saturday February 22, 2025.
Deborah was born in Landes de Bussac, France, on April 5, 1958, a daughter of the late Benjamin Keezer and Patricia (Shanks) DeVoe. She was a 1977 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School.
Throughout her life, Deborah found joy in...
Vera M. Elder
Feb 19, 2025
Vera M. Elder, 94, of Dublin, NH, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at Covenant Living in Keene after a period of failing health.
She was born on September 6, 1930, in Peterborough, NH, the daughter of Olof and Elsa (Fridholm) Larson, who emigrated to the United States from Sweden. She attended local schools in Harrisville, graduated from Peterborough High...
Alvah Walter Niemela
Feb 19, 2025
Alvah Niemela, 91, of Rindge, NH, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025.
He was born the fourth of ten children on November 4th,1933 in Dublin, NH, to John and Lempi (Korpi) Niemela Sr. Alvah was married in 1955 to the late Barbara (Lattrell) Niemela of Winchendon, Mass for over 51 years. He graduated in 1947 from the 8th grade...
Randolph Maurits Gustafson
Feb 19, 2025
Randolph (Randy) Gustafson, 89 of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, after a brief illness.
Randy was born on August 24, 1935, in Worcester, MA, to Siri and Arvid Somero.
In high school he played basketball where he was given the nickname “Cousy” after the famous Boston Celtics player Bob Cousy. After graduating from Appleton Academy in 1953,...
Adam David Borowski
Feb 17, 2025
Adam David Borowski, 52, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on February 17, 2025.
Adam was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 15, 1972, the son of Claire D. (née St. Germain) and the late Raymond R. Borowski. He was a 1990 graduate of Falmouth High School in Massachusetts.
Adam dedicated the majority of his career to the art of...
Ann Amouri Lenard
Feb 14, 2025
Ann Lenard passed away peacefully at her home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, on February 14, 2025 at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and spent memorable summers with her family in her mother’s native Canada, on the Bay of Fundy. As a young child, she was interested in...
Nancy A. Powers
Feb 11, 2025
Nancy A. (Parker) Powers, 79, passed away on February 11, 2025, in Greenville, New Hampshire. She was born on January 1, 1946, in Gardner, Massachusetts, to Merle and Geneva Parker.
Nancy graduated from high school in Athol, Massachusetts, and went on to build a diverse career. She worked at the Thom McCann Shoe Company and Union Twist Drill before becoming a...
Beatrice Mary Cook
Feb 10, 2025
Beatrice M. Cook, 73, passed away peacefully at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, on Monday, February 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Beatrice was born in Burlington, Vermont, on March 18, 1951, a daughter of the late Harold J. and Blanche (Hance) Beshaw. She was a 1968 graduate of South Burlington (VT) High School, and would eventually move to Randolph,...
Kenneth L. LeBlanc
Feb 4, 2025
Kenneth L. LeBlanc, 66, died unexpectedly on Tuesday February 4, 2025.
Kenneth was born in Waltham, MA, on August 17, 1958, the son of the late Paul A. and Dorice H. LeBlanc, and he grew up there, graduating from Waltham Vocational High School.
Kenneth always enjoyed a good Bruins game and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid boater...
Peggy A. Carbone
Jan 31, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Ann Carbone, a devoted Roman Catholic wife of 56 years, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, friend to many, passed away on January 31, 2025, after prolonged illness. She died at home in Richmond, New Hampshire, surrounded by her family. Peggy lived a life filled with faith, hope and charity.
Born on December 31, 1947, in Peekskill, New York, Mrs....
Nancy Ann Speeney
Jan 28, 2025
Nancy Ann Speeney (née Chamberlain), 77, of Bennington, NH, passed away peacefully at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, with her beloved daughter, Nicole, by her side.
She was born on October 19, 1947, in Peterborough, a daughter of the late Earl ‘Pete’ and Evelyn (Wright) Chamberlain Sr. She was a graduate of Peterborough High...
Jeanne A. Bacon
Jan 27, 2025
Jeanne A. Bacon left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 27, 2025.
She was born July 17, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of John and Jessie Haugen. She was a graduate of Antelope Valley High School, Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County School of Nursing.
In 1965 she met and married Charles W. Bacon...
John Harold Smith
Jan 24, 2025
John Harold Smith, 79, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully at Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Friday January 24, 2025 after a period of declining health.
He was born September 29, 1945 in Jaffrey. He was a son of the late Charles Henry and Nancy (Fish) Smith. He attended schools in Peterborough and has been a lifelong resident of Jaffrey. John also...
Nelson E. 'Bob' Letourneau
Jan 23, 2025
Nelson E. 'Bob' Letourneau, 93, of North Street, Jaffrey, died peacefully at the Monadnock Community Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2025, after a period of declining health.
He was born on July 11, 1931, in Jaffrey, NH, the youngest son of the late Eugene A. and Marie A. (Tremblay) Letourneau. He attended school in Jaffrey and has been a lifelong resident...
William L. Coleman
Jan 15, 2025
William LeFebvre Coleman (Bill), 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on January 15th, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born August 7th, 1924, in Avon, Connecticut, to Eleanor LeFebvre Coleman and Raymond Coleman. Bill and his younger brother Ed, were raised in Bristol Connecticut, spending most weekends and summers at their maternal grandparents home and farm...
Norma Lee Spiker
Jan 11, 2025
Norma Lee Spiker, 85, formerly of New Ipswich, NH passed away peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Born on April 26, 1939, in Peterborough, NH, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Laura (Maki) Emma. Norma attended local schools and graduated from the Appleton Academy in New Ipswich.
She will always be remembered as an...
Isaiah A. Newcomb
Jan 7, 2025
Isaiah A. Newcomb, 21, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Born on October 2, 2003, in Plymouth, Massachusetts he was the son of Lea Kahian and Gary Newcomb. Isaiah spent the first 12 years of his life bouncing back and forth between Middleborough and Plymouth, MA, until the age...
Donna Maureen Keurulainen
Jan 6, 2025
Donna M. Keurulainen, 80, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough, NH, on Monday, January 6, 2025 after a long period of failing health.
Born on May 24, 1944, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Donald S. and Lillian E. (Guenther) Casey. Donna graduated with High Honors from Fitchburg High School...
Victor Francis Wheeler
Jan 5, 2025
Victor Francis Wheeler, 60, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully at Monadnock Community Hospital in his wife’s arms, on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Born on September 3, 1964, in Peterborough, NH, he was the son of Beverly (Jones) Wheeler and the late Roger Wheeler. He proudly served our nation in the U.S. Army. Upon his honorable discharge, Victor soon joined the...
Tamera Colgate
Jan 3, 2025
Tamera Zimmerman Colgate, a spirited New England “cowgirl,” departed this life on January 3, 2025.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 25 years. Bob Colgate, and sons Harry and Bob McKelvey, and six grandchildren: Carly, Billy, Tatum, Avery, Jason, and Haley.
Tamera had numerous friends, colleagues, and clients, many of whom will miss her deeply.
Though Tamera lived in New England for...
