OBITUARIES
Ronald F. Jacques
Jun 22, 2017
Ronald F. Jacques of Mason, NH passed away Thursday from complications following surgery. He was 73. Born in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Charles and Bertha Jacques, he was raised in Pelham, NH. He was a graduate of St. Anselm College. He was a veteran of the New Hampshire National Guard and the US Army, where he served...
Charles F. Wilder
Jun 21, 2017
Charles F. Wilder, 76, of Keene, died Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2017, in the comfort of his own home, with the love of his family around him, after a period of declining health. He was born, in Keene, on August 31, 1940, the son of Grant Elmer and Dora Pearl (Swett) Wilder, and later, after her passing, his father married...
Felix Joseph Szymcik
Jun 19, 2017
Felix Joseph Szymcik, 92, a resident of Rindge, NH, died peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Applewood Center in Winchester after a period of declining health. Felix was born on June 2, 1925 in Templeton, MA. Joe, who preferred to be called Felix for his name’s uniqueness, had a wonderful appetite for family, food, friends and fun. An...
Ryan S. Parks
Jun 7, 2017
Ryan S. Parks, 29, of Winchendon, MA and formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died suddenly and unexpectedly on June 7, 2017 at his father’s home in Jaffrey. He was born on May 10, 1988 in Lebanon, NH, a son of Scott Parks and the late Charlene (Larrete) Parks. Ryan was raised and educated locally and was currently employed at NH Ball...
Natasha M. Croumie
Jun 6, 2017
Natasha ‘Tashie’ Croumie, 26, of Jaffrey, died suddenly and unexpectedly in Merrimack on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Tashie was born in Peterborough, NH on September 17, 1990, she was the daughter of Richard E. Croumie, III and Laurelle ‘Laurie’ (Jones) Yergeau. She had attended schools in both Jaffrey and Peterborough and was a 2008 graduate of Con-Val Regional High School...
David P Meehan
Jun 4, 2017
David Paul “Pots” Meehan, 75, of Rindge, NH, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, with family beside him, after a period of declining health. He was born, in Malden, MA, on May 7, 1942, the son of Harold and Catherine (Curran) Meehan. He grew up in Malden until 8th grade before moving to...
Jong E. & Chong O. Lee
May 19, 2017
Jong Eun Lee, 70, and his wife, Chong Ok ( Song ) Lee, 67, local business owners, who were involved in the multi-vehicle accident on Monday, May 15, 2017 on Route 9 in Keene, NH, have now both passed. Mr. Lee died at the scene of the accident and Mrs. Lee died peacefully on Friday evening, May 19, 2017, at...
David E. Olson
May 14, 2017
David Edward Olson, 77, of Rindge, NH went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2017. He died peacefully in his sleep at the Pheasant Wood Nursing Home. David was born on May 30, 1939 in Adams Township, Houghton County, Michigan to Edward and Elsie (Suomala) Olson. He graduated from Chassell Township High School in 1957. David was a...
Teresita I. Grenier
May 9, 2017
Teresita Infante Grenier, of Dublin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones at Frisbee Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. She was born on March 29, 1937 in Santa Marta, Colombia, daughter of the late María and Roberto Infante. Mrs. Grenier was nicknamed, “Mimi,” by her immediate family, whom she was devoted to. She was...
Ethel M. Nef
May 6, 2017
Ethel M. Nef, 79, resident of Rindge, NH formerly of Belford, NJ died at her home on Saturday May 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on April 18, 1938 in St. Paul Alberta, Canada a daughter of the late Philippe and Ethel (Oullette) Comeau. Ethel worked for most of her...
Edward H. Chaffee
May 5, 2017
Edward H. Chaffee, 62, of Jaffrey died peacefully on Friday May 5, 2017 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester following a period of failing health. He was born on July 20, 1954 in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Charles Chaffee and Beverly (Ellis) Jarvey. He received his education locally and lived in Milford, NH and Hillsborough, NH before settling...
Iona S. French
May 5, 2017
Iona S. French, 95, a longtime resident of Peterborough, NH passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Elms in Milford, NH after a period of failing health. Mrs. French was born on May 8, 1921 in Port Medway, Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of the late Leroy and Matilda (Wamboldt) Selig. She began her education in Nova Scotia...
Helena G. Blanchette
May 3, 2017
Helena G. Blanchette, 88, a lifelong resident of Greenville, NH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Concord Hospital after a sudden illness. Mrs. Blanchette was born on March 7, 1929 in Greenville, a daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor (Paige) Muro. She attended the Greenville Grade School and was a graduate of the former Appleton...
Frances G Sweeney
May 3, 2017
Frances Gloria Sweeney, 91, of Rindge, NH, formerly of Mashpee, Cape Cod, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on May 3rd 2017 in Rindge, after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 12, 1925, in Cambridge, MA, the youngest of three children, to Wendel and Marguerite Gregware. She was a graduate of Cambridge Latin High School and...
C Jerome Underwood
May 1, 2017
C. Jerome “Jerry” Underwood, 88, of Peterborough, NH, died peacefully, on May 1, 2017 at Summerhill Assisted Living, with his wife beside him. He was born, in Oyster Bay, NY, on September 18, 1928, the son of Dorothy (Hartshorn) and Clinton Jerome Underwood. He grew up in Gardner, Massachusetts. As a youth, he enjoyed times with extended family and close...
Katherine 'Kate' Coll
Apr 30, 2017
Katherine ‘Kate’ Coll, 42, of Swanzey, NH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with her husband by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Kate was born on July 20, 1974 in Lebanon, NH, the daughter of James and Violette (McAleer) Rancore. She was a 1993 graduate of Mascoma Regional High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree...
Selma I Rollins
Apr 30, 2017
Selma ( Sally ) I. (Wirein) Rollins, 95 of East Swanzey, widow of W. Howard Rollins Jr. has passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, on April 30, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1921, in Keene, the daughter of Celia (Wirein) Birdsong and Ronald Seaver. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Salmi,...
Mariellen M. Stewart
Apr 29, 2017
Mariellen M. Stewart, 101, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Rivermead Health Center after a period of declining health. Mrs. Stewart was born on May 5, 1915 in Newton, Iowa, a daughter of the late William and Eva (Braley) Morgan. She was a 1932 graduate of the Newton (IA) Consolidated High School and had...
Ronald D. Springfield
Apr 26, 2017
Ronald Springfield, 75, of Marlborough, NH, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2017 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a sudden illness. 'Ron' was born in Peterborough, NH on November 2, 1941, son of the late Joseph and Jairetta (Main) Springfield. After graduating from Peterborough High School in 1959 and Keene State College in 1965, Ron had a long...
Thea Cabot Sabine
Apr 25, 2017
Thea Cabot Sabine died on April 25 at the age of 89 in Peterborough. Thea and her husband, Blake, were longtime residents of Dublin and moved to Rivermead in 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Edie Powell, son-in-law, Jeff Powell, and grandson, Blake Ko Powell. Born in New York City in 1927, Thea was the daughter of Thomas Handasyd...
