OBITUARIES
Beverly "Bev" Taylor
Aug 30, 2017
Beverly A. Taylor, 66, of Jaffrey died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Wednesday August 30, 2017 while her husband was by her side. She was born on May 15, 1951 in Fitchburg, MA, a daughter of the late Eino and Irene (Gravel) Helstein. Raised and educated in Mason, NH, Beverly had attended Appleton Academy. In 1975 she met Vernon...
Kenneth W. Elliott
Aug 28, 2017
Kenneth W. Elliott, 69, formerly of Jaffrey, NH died unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio after a sudden illness. ‘Kenny’ was born on November 25, 1947 in Peterborough, NH, son of the late William G. Elliott and Elsie M. Elliott of Jaffrey. He was a 1965 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey...
Robert 'Bob' Bernier
Aug 27, 2017
Robert “Bob” G. Bernier, 69, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Bob died peacefully in his home. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on June 30, 1948 to parents Roland and Catherine Bernier, Bob was a graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School in Fall River, MA where he lettered in baseball. Following high school, Bob enlisted...
Alan A. Morris
Aug 27, 2017
Alan A. Morris, 63, of Jaffrey, NH died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, surrounded by his loving family. Alan was born on March 13, 1954 in Westfield, MA, son of Herman and Genevieve (Cooper) Morris. He was a 1975 graduate of the Westfield Trade School, where he studied carpentry. In high school...
Leonard Albert Somero
Aug 16, 2017
Leonard Albert Somero, 93, of New Ipswich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough. Leonard Somero was born in New Ipswich, NH on April 2, 1924, son of the late Matti and Olga (Strom) Somero. He attended schools in New Ipswich and was a 1943 graduate of Appleton Academy and also a graduate...
John N. Harvey
Aug 3, 2017
John N. Harvey, 75, of Jaffrey, NH died peacefully on August 3, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center with his daughters by his side after losing his battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 24, 1941 in Scarsdale, NY, a son of the late John ‘Jack’ and Helen (Neal) Harvey. John graduated in 1959 from East Chester (NY)...
James 'Jim' Despres
Aug 1, 2017
James A. ‘Jim’ Despres, 58, of Fitzwilliam, NH died suddenly and unexpectedly on August 1, 2017 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene while recovering from a stroke. He was born in Keene, NH on March 18, 1959, son of the late Alphonse and Imogene (McAnally) Despres. Jim was a 1977 graduate of the former Marlborough High School. He married...
Ernest "Buzzy" Scribner
Jul 30, 2017
Ernest “Buzzy” Scribner, 67, resident of Sullivan, NH died at the Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, after a sudden illness while helping a friend hay in Jaffrey on July 30, 2017. He was born on January 11, 1950 in Presque Isle, Maine, a son of the late Ernest and Lorraine (Robichaud) Scribner. Buzzy was raised and educated in the Jaffrey, NH...
Lea M. Carpenter
Jul 27, 2017
Lea M. Carpenter, 56, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a lengthy illness. Lea was born on March 23, 1961 in Lowell, MA, daughter of the late Richard B. McNear, and Sally (Fairbrother) McNear. She attended Saint Patrick School in Jaffrey, and graduated from Conant High School in...
Carroll J Lehman
Jul 26, 2017
Carroll James Lehman, 75, of Rindge, died unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, July 26, 2017, in the comfort of his home. He was born, on May 29, 1942, in Marion, PA, the son of Andrew Hege and Anna Lois (Shank) Lehman. He grew up in the Pennsylvania Mennonite farming communities, and attended area schools. He was a 1964 graduate of the Eastern...
Richard K Winslow
Jul 24, 2017
Richard Kenelm Winslow, 99, of Antrim, NH, died Monday afternoon, July 24, 2017, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by the love of his family, following a period of declining health. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on March 15, 1918 to Ralph and Anna Winslow. He grew up in Albany, NY and attended the Albany Academy. In...
Lawrence 'Larry' Lennon
Jul 20, 2017
Lawrence ‘Larry’ Lennon, 56, of Rindge, NH, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his home. Larry was born on July 26, 1960 in Woburn, MA, son of the late John and Catherine (Finn) Lennon. He attended schools in Townsend and was a 1978 graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School. Larry had worked as a technician at Unitil...
Nancy Gould Ripley
Jul 18, 2017
Nancy Gould Ripley of Peterborough died peacefully July 18, 2017 at Rivermead Retirement Community after a brief period of limited cognition. The daughter of Isabel (nee Howell) and Lyttleton Bowen Purnell Gould, Nancy was born in New York City on February 16, 1925. Her family lived in Noroton, CT. She graduated from the Low-Heywood School for Girls, Shippan Point, Stamford,...
Astrid B. Arvidson
Jul 17, 2017
Astrid Louise Ellen (Berglund) Arvidson, 78, of Dublin, NH, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord with her family by her side on July 17, 2017, from complications associated with cancer. She was born at home on August 20, 1938, in Walpole, MA, to Thor and Helga Berglund. Louise grew up in the United Church of Norwood. She graduated...
Judythe Carson
Jul 5, 2017
Judythe Carson, 69, resident of New Ipswich, NH died at her home after a period of declining health. She was born on March 13, 1948 in Cambridge, MA a daughter of the late William and Helen (Santoro) Carson. SERVICES: Following cremation burial will take place at the convenience of the family.
Albertina 'Tena' AuCoin
Jul 4, 2017
Albertina ‘Tena’ AuCoin, 92, of Jaffrey, N.H. died peacefully at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, after a period of declining health. Tena was born on April 7, 1925 in East Millinocket, Maine, daughter of the late Arthur and Rosanna (Corbin) Albert. Tena was educated in Millinocket and had moved to Jaffrey in 1952. Tena had...
Regina C McAneney
Jul 2, 2017
Regina Celina McAneney, 98, of Jaffrey, died Sunday evening, July 2, 2017 in the comfort of her own home, following a period of declining health. She was born in Dracut, MA on September 2, 1918 to Jean Baptiste and Celina (Toussaint) Guillemette. She grew up in the Lowell, MA area and attended area schools. After finishing high school, she moved...
Eileen B. Abbey
Jun 26, 2017
Eileen B. Abbey, 96, resident of Keene, NH died after a period of declining health on June 26, 2017 at Langdon Place, Keene, NH surrounded by her loving daughters. Born on February 1, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of the late Wesley and Amelia (Shriver) Blair. She is survived by her daughters and extended family. Services will be private
Raymond A. Hoyt
Jun 23, 2017
Raymond A. Hoyt, 86, resident of Rindge, NH died at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH on June 23, 2017 after a period of declining health. He was born on June 28,1931 in Cambridge, MA a son of the late Frederick and Edith (Buzzell) Hoyt. Ray was raised and educated in Somerville, MA and graduated from Somerville High in 1950....
Annette Taylor
Jun 22, 2017
Annette Taylor, 81, a resident of Marlborough and formerly of Rindge, NH died on June 22, 2017 surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. She was born on September 18, 1935 in Winchendon, MA, a daughter of the late Adrian and Yvonne (Roberts) Carrier. Raised and educated in Winchendon, Annette later moved to Rindge. She met Stanley...
