OBITUARIES
Mark S. Upward
Dec 6, 2014
Mark S. Upward, 47, began his journey through life on October 25, 1967 in Corvallis, Oregon. His journey came to an end abruptly and unexpectedly on December 6, 2014 in Peterborough, NH due to complications after surgery. Along his journey, Mark was a dedicated father, son, brother, friend and loyal employee. He enjoyed music, sports, family and scenic drives. His...
George O. Lathrop
Nov 29, 2014
George O. Lathrop, 79, of Jaffrey, died on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Pheasantwood Nursing Home in Peterborough, NH after a period of failing health. George was born on February 21, 1935 in Manchester, CT, son of the late Alton and Ruth (Turner) Lathrop. He attended schools in Manchester and had worked most of his life as a truck driver...
Carol J. Miller
Nov 17, 2014
Carol J. Miller, 82, of Jaffrey died Monday November 17, 2014 at the Pheasant Wood Health Center in Peterborough following a period of failing health. She was born June 23, 1932 in Peterborough daughter of the late John and Dora (Bosley) Heinonen. Carol was a lifelong resident of Jaffrey and had attended Conant High School. Carol worked part time at...
Billy J. Dellasanta
Nov 13, 2014
Billy J. Dellasanta, 47, of Jaffrey, NH, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 13, 2014 with his mother by his side. Billy was born on January 25, 1967 in Fitchburg, MA, son of the late William E. Dellasanta, and Lorraine C. (Blais) Dellasanta of Jaffrey. Billy had graduated from Saint Patrick School in Jaffrey and then...
Victoria L. Butler
Nov 12, 2014
Victoria L. Butler, 94, formerly of Jaffrey, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough, NH after a period of failing health. Victoria Lillian was born on June 16, 1920 in Fitzwilliam, NH, daughter of the late Joseph M. and Leofied Mary (Meatty) Champney. Vickie, as everyone knew her, grew up in Rindge and later moved...
Elaine Mary Girouard
Nov 8, 2014
Elaine Girouard, 73 of Jaffrey NH passed peacefully on November 8, 2014. Elaine was a long time employee of Teleflex in Jaffrey and an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 11 of Jaffrey. She is survived by her brother, James Rizzi of San Luis Obispo CA, daughter Valerie Regan of West Palm Beach FL, her sons Robert...
Joseph B. Hautanen
Nov 6, 2014
Joseph B. Hautanen, 25, of Jaffrey, NH, died on Thursday, November 6, 2014 as a result from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Joe was born on December 20, 1988 in Keene, NH, son of Brian Hautanen and Donna Bryant. He attended schools locally and had been working as a roofer at Melanson & Sons in Keene for...
Robert E. "Bob" Fairchild
Nov 5, 2014
Robert E. “Bob” Fairchild, 83, formerly of Canton, CT passed away peacefully on November 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd Nursing Center in Jaffrey, NH. He was born on May 4, 1931 in New York City to Dr. Robert Fairchild and Jeannette (Julien) Fairchild. He was known as “Doc” in Marathon, NY, where he grew up and graduated from Marathon Central...
H. Charles Royce
Nov 3, 2014
H. Charles Royce Jr., 82 Monadnock Conservationist, Legislator Former State Representative H. Charles Royce, Jr., a teacher, historian, outdoorsman and conservationist, died Monday, Nov. 3, in his Jaffrey home at the foot of Mount Monadnock. He was 82 years old. The Monadnock Hall of Fame website has written, “Charlie Royce has been climbing Monadnock and working for its preservation for...
Edward 'Skip' Sullivan
Oct 24, 2014
Edward J.’Skip’ Sullivan, 80, of Jaffrey, NH, died Friday, October 24, 2014, at the Pheasant Wood Rehabilitation Center in Peterborough after a brief illness. Skip was born on August 6, 1934, in Cambridge, MA, son of the late Edward and Mildred (Blair) Sullivan. He attended St. Peter’s Grammar School and graduated from the former Rindge Technical High School, Cambridge, MA....
Helene J. Armeno
Oct 23, 2014
Helene J. Armeno: Catholic Lay Missionary Helene J. Armeno, 74, of Millers River Road, Athol, MA, died peacefully at home on October 23, 2014, at 2:03am, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in New York City, NY, on February 12, 1940, a twin daughter of the late Rocco Joseph and Helen (Gluchanicz) Armeno. Helene was a...
Rocco Pasquale
Oct 21, 2014
Rocco R. Pasquale, War Hero, Chess Organizer and adored father passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, while receiving loving care at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Home in Tilton. He was born on January 30, 1922, in Fitchburg, Mass. Rocco was married for over 56 years to the late Joan (Burt) Pasquale, who passed away...
Annette C. Vincent
Oct 18, 2014
Annette C. Vincent, 91, of Hanover and formerly of Jaffrey, died peacefully at the Hanover Terrace Nursing Home on Saturday, October 18, 2014 after a period of failing health. Mrs. Vincent was born on June 17, 1923 in Manchester, NH, daughter of the late Emile and Eugenie (Houle) Dumontet. She moved to Jaffrey with her family at an early age...
Kenneth S. Selmer
Oct 10, 2014
Kenneth S. Selmer, 76, of Jaffrey died Friday, October 10, 2014 peacefully at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in West Roxbury, Mass on September 23, 1938, son of the late Henry and Bertha (Beals) Selmer. Mr. Selmer was a United States Army veteran, honorably discharged on May 31, 1962....
Dennis W. Labbe
Oct 4, 2014
Dennis W. Labbe, 62, of Rindge, NH died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 4, 2014 at UMASS Medical Center, in Worcester, MA. Dennis was born on May 6, 1952 in Lowell, MA, son of the late Roger and Dolores (Martel) Labbe. He attended schools in Lowell and served his country honorably in the United States Navy. Dennis...
Olive Mae Bourque
Oct 3, 2014
Olive M. Bourque, 91, of Jaffrey died peacefully Friday October 3, 2014 at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Jaffrey following a period of failing health. Olive was a lifelong resident of Jaffrey. She was born in Jaffrey on May 15, 1923, daughter of the late Peter John and Ida Mae (Thompson) Wilson. She had lived her entire...
Walter K. Greiner
Sep 24, 2014
Walter K. Greiner, 75, died peacefully at Applewood Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, NH on September 24, 2014. Mr. Greiner was born on October 21, 1938 in Tea Neck, NJ, son of the late Walter and Ella (Kehde) Greiner. He graduated from Irvington (NJ) High school in 1956 and graduated from Michigan State University in 1960 after earning a degree in...
Ruth Stone Belden
Sep 19, 2014
Ruth F. Stone Belden 94, passed away at her home in Rivermead in Peterborough, NH on September 19, 2014. She was born August 20, 1920 in Ludlow, VT. Her father was Jay Flanders and her mother was Grace Coffyn. She graduated from Black River Academy in 1938, then Castleton Teachers College, receiving her masters from Boston University. She taught elementary...
Madeleine R. Nolan
Sep 18, 2014
Madeleine R. Nolan 98 died peacefully Thursday, September 18, 2014, at Summerhill Assisted Living Center in Peterborough. Mrs. Nolan was born November 29, 1915 in Winchendon, MA, daughter of the late Odilon and Adelaide (Gagne) Morin. She was a graduate of Winchendon High School. Madeleine married Francis E. Nolan in 1945 and together they moved to Peterborough in 1946. Madeleine...
Aaron R. Aho
Sep 17, 2014
New Ipswich - Aaron R. Aho 33, died unexpectedly at his home on September 17, 2014. Aaron was born February 25, 1981 in Fitchburg MA, son of Raymond and Patsy (Hannu) Aho. Upon graduation from high school, Aaron began working at his family business, Aho Construction, serving in different capacities and was a Vice President. Aaron loved the Lord and...
