OBITUARIES
Leonard P. Myhaver
Mar 15, 2017
Msgt. Leonard Paul Myhaver, USAF Retired, 85, of Peterborough, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Born in Peterborough, November 27, 1931 to Harold and Maude Myhaver and a brood of eleven siblings, Leonard "Lenny" Myhaver naturally believed that family was the most important aspect of his life. Leonard lived in Peterborough his entire life. He graduated from Peterborough High...
Matthew T. Bergeron
Mar 14, 2017
Matthew Bergeron, 45, of Jaffrey, was surrounded by his family when he died on Tuesday March 14, 2017 at the UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA after a sudden illness. Matt was born on June 1, 1971 in Peterborough, NH, son of the late Lionel ‘Chip’ Bergeron and Sheila (Speeney) Bergeron of Jaffrey. He was raised in Jaffrey and was...
Gerald R. White
Mar 8, 2017
Gerald Robert White, 75, of Rindge died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in the comfort of his home after a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Brunswick, ME, on March 5, 1942, to James Edward and Theresa Marie (Guerette) White. He graduated from the Brunswick High School in 1960 and shortly thereafter moved to Madison CT. Mr. White was honorably...
Estelle B. Brown
Mar 6, 2017
Estelle Brunila Brown, resident of Peterborough, NH, passed away on March 6, 2017. She was born in Berkeley, California on January 10, 1920. Her parents were the late Esther F Brunila and Lt Comdr. Nestor Brunila of the United States Coast Guard. Due to her father’s occupation, she lived in many different areas including California, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts,...
Andrea M. Willette
Mar 5, 2017
Andrea M. Willette, 40, of North Swanzey, NH died peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene following a period of failing health. She was born on December 30, 1976 in Keene, NH, daughter of the late Douglas A. Carey and Gail (Willette) Hedblom. She received her education in Keene and had attended college courses...
Eugene 'Gene' Speeney
Mar 3, 2017
Eugene M. Speeney, 69 of Bennington, formerly of Peterborough was surrounded by his family when he died on Friday, March 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. “Geno” or “Gene” as he was better known as was born on June 14, 1947 in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, son of the late Dominic C. and Elizabeth J. (Connors) Speeney. Gene moved...
Mary L. White
Mar 2, 2017
Mary L. White, 88, lifelong resident of Peterborough, NH died on Thursday, March 2, 2017 after a period of declining health at the Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough. She was born on March 12, 1928 in Peterborough, daughter of the late William and Ethel (Foote) Scott. Mary was raised and educated in Peterborough and graduated from the then Peterborough High...
William C. Arthur, Jr.
Feb 25, 2017
PETERBOROUGH -- William C. Arthur, Jr., 95, passed away February 25, 2017 at the RiverMead Retirement Community. Bill was born December 18, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of William C. Arthur and Sara M. Warrick. He attended Culver Military Academy for five years where he rowed on the crew. He graduated as a 1st Lieutenant in the Field Artillery....
Michael K. Reddy
Feb 24, 2017
Michael K. Reddy, 70, formerly of Jaffrey, NH died on February 24, 2017 in Florida as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision caused by a distracted driver. He was born on August 28, 1946 in Peterborough, NH, and lived most of his life in Jaffrey. He was the son of the late John and Katherine (O’Neil)...
Eric M. Sennott
Feb 24, 2017
Eric M. Sennott, 47, resident of Milford, NH died on February 24, 2017 after a sudden illness. Eric was born on March 6, 1969 in Syracuse, NY a son of the late Donald H. Sennott and his mother, Sally A. Sennott of Milford, NH. Before settling in New Ipswich at the age of 15 Eric traveled extensively with his parents...
John Peter Bourque
Feb 23, 2017
John “Peter” Bourque, 87, of Jaffrey, NH died on February 23, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center after a period of declining health. Peter was born on May 23, 1929 in Dover, NH, son of the late Omer and Ruth (Mahoney) Bourque. While attending Dover High School, he was a proud member of the State Championship football team and...
Ann L. Niskala
Feb 19, 2017
Ann L. Niskala, 60, resident of Jaffrey, NH died on February 19, 2017 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1956 in Peterborough, NH, daughter of Pauline Smith and the late James Halfpenny. Ann was raised and educated in Jaffrey and graduated from...
Bradford G. Swift
Feb 14, 2017
Bradford G. Swift, 62, a resident of Rindge, NH died on February 14, 2017 at the Westwood Center, Keene, NH after a period of declining health. He was born on December 22, 1953 in Hartford, CT a son of the late Harry and Christine (Scarmeas) Swift. Private graveside services will be held in the spring in Hillside Cemtery, Rindge, NH...
Maria J. Goodman
Feb 12, 2017
Maria J Goodman (nee Georgopoulos), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017, with her beloved nephew James by her side. Maria was born on October 11, 1923 in Manchester, NH to James and Eugenia (Basiliou) Georgopoulos. She married Dr. Harold Goodman in 1969, who proceeded her in death 1989. Maria was an avid golfer throughout her life...
Carol A. Chamberlain
Feb 8, 2017
Carol A. Chamberlain, 65, of Jaffrey, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her home after a 17 year battle with cancer. She was born in San Diego, California on June 25, 1951, daughter of the late Leo and Pauline (Bussiere) Forcier. Carol was raised and educated in Jaffrey and always considered it her home. She was a 1970...
Cathy A. Brown
Feb 8, 2017
Cathy A. Brown, 67, resident of Keene, NH died on February 8, 2017 at the Cheshire Medical Center. She was born on May 15, 1949 in Lexington, KY a daughter of John and Mary (Golden) Threlkeld. Services will be private.
Patricia A. Jordan
Feb 7, 2017
Patricia A. Jordan, 88, resident of Rindge, NH died on February 7, 2017 after a period of declining health at the Good Shepherd Healthcare, Jaffrey. She was born on March 8, 1928 in South Boston a daughter of the late James and Alice (Mayo) Moroney. Services to be announced at a later date.
Benjamin Lewis Bullock III
Feb 5, 2017
Benjamin Lewis Bullock III passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2017 after a short but resolute battle with cancer. Ben was born on October 11, 1940 in Manchester By-The-Sea, Massachusetts. He graduated from Story High School in 1958 and joined the U.S. Navy where he served for three years. He married Frances Baker in 1963. They moved to...
Rose-Anna M. McDermott
Feb 4, 2017
Rose-Anna M, McDermott, 94, formerly of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of failing health. Born on April 5, 1922 in Peterborough, she was the daughter of Joseph and Claudia (Garneau) Morin. She was a 1941 graduate of the former Peterborough High School. She had worked at the...
Jan A. Griska
Feb 2, 2017
Jan A. Griska, 72, of Rindge died Thursday, February 2, 2017 in his own home after a short illness cared for by his wife and daughters, with Hospice assistance. He was born in Waterbury Connecticut on March 25, 1944. He was the son of Anthony A. Griska and Ida Edith (Zech) Griska. He was a self-made man. When his father...
