OBITUARIES
Ruth M. Cramb
Oct 9, 2009
Rindge, NH Ruth M. Cramb, died October 9, 2009, at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffrey after a period of failing health. She was born August 13, 1940 in Wilmington, VT, the daughter of Christopher and Rachel (Perkins) Rathburn. She was a 1959 graduate of Naragansett High School in Templeton, MA. Ruth had worked for many years at...
Robert S. Griffin
Oct 2, 2009
Jaffrey, New Hampshire Robert S. Griffin, 65, of Jaffrey died Friday October 2, 2009 at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Griffin was born on August 6, 1944 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, son of the late Robert and Rita (Morrois) Griffin. He attended schools in Lunenburg before joining the U.S. Army and faithfully served his country. Mr. Griffin was a...
Jeffrey S. Meattey
Sep 26, 2009
Fitzwilliam, NH Jeffrey S. Meattey, 51, of Fitzwilliam, NH, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 26, 2009. A lifelong Fitzwilliam resident, he was the son of Diana Meattey of Fitzwilliam, NH and Ernest Meattey of Hinsdale, NH. During his lifetime, Jeff was a union carpenter who enjoyed motorcross and dirt bike racing. He loved fine dining and music, especially the Blues....
Elaine C. Kelley
Sep 24, 2009
Rindge, NH Elaine (Cote) Kelley, 64, of Rindge, died Thursday September 24, 2009 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a long battle with cancer. She was born on February 19, 1945 in Lowell, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Gaston and Una (Bechard) Cote. She was a graduate of Chelmsford High School in Chelmsford, MA. Mrs. Kelley had...
Robert H. Sorensen
Sep 24, 2009
Peterborough, NH Robert H. Sorensen, of RiverMead, Peterborough, NH, died Thursday, September 24, 2009 at RiverMead Retirement Community after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease. Mr. Sorensen retired as Chairman of the Board of Perkin-Elmer in 1985. The Norwalk, Connecticut based corporation was chosen by Duns Review as one of the five best managed companies in America under his...
Linda S. Mathewson
Sep 9, 2009
Hancock, New Hampshire Linda Stickney Mathewson, adored wife, mother, and grandmother,passed away at her home in Hancock surrounded by the love and tender care of her family on September 9th, 2009. She died from complications of kidney disease and blood disease. Born October 16th 1940 in Montpelier, Vermont, to Edgar and Mildred (Richardson) Stickney, Linda received a Bachelor of Science...
Brother Francis Maluf, M.I.C.M.
Sep 5, 2009
Brother Francis Maluf, M.I.C.M., Founding member of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Superior of Saint Benedict Center in Richmond, New Hampshire, Philosopher, College Professor, and published author died on Saturday, September 5, at the age of 96.Fakhri Boutros Maluf (his name before entering religion) was born in the town of Mashrah, Lebanon, about thirty miles from Beirut,...
Darlene Jean Taylor
Sep 5, 2009
Darlene J. Taylor, 53, of Pine Acres Lane, Dublin, died Saturday September 5, 2009 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier in Rindge. She was born March 25, 1956 in Springfield VT, daughter of the late John and Marcia (Jordan) Boutwell. She was a 1974 graduate of ConVal High...
Robert Bruce Behnke
Sep 2, 2009
Lexington, MA Robert Bruce Behnke died quietly on September 2 at his home in Lexington, MA after a period of poor health. Born in Cambridge MA on August 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Albert and Marian (Boutellier) Behnke and moved, with his family, to Lexington in 1951, where he spent his entire life. Bob graduated from...
Homer C. Paradise
Aug 29, 2009
Peterborough, New Hampshire Homer C. Paradise, 81, of Evans Road in Peterborough died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family on August 29, 2009. Mr. Paradise was born on December 24, 1927 in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, son of the late Oliver and Delvina (Blair) Paradise. He was raised in Jaffrey and received his education there as well....
Reginald C. Hill
Aug 26, 2009
REGINALD C. HILL, 90, of Squantum Road, Jaffrey died Wednesday August 26, 2009 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey following a period of declining health. He was born May 6, 1919 in Enfield NH, son of the late Loring C. and Ethel (Webster) Hill. He was a 1939 graduate of Enfield High School. During World War II he...
Norman Richard Langevin
Aug 12, 2009
NORMAN R. LANGEVIN, 81, of Gilmore Pond Road, Jaffrey died peacefully at his home on Wednesday August 12, 2009 following a period of declining health. He was born July 9, 1928 in Pawtucket RI, son of the late George and Aurelie (Caouette) Langevin. He moved to Jaffrey with his parents at the age of fourteen. Mr. Langevin had attended Sacred...
Mary Asselta
Aug 2, 2009
Mary Asselta, 90, formerly of the Bronx NY died peacefully Sunday August 2, 2009 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough NH. She was born July 15, 1919 in the Hanover section of Nanticoke PA. daughter of the late Michael and Anna Rose (Krupa) Gluhanich. For more than 62 years she lived on East Mosholu Parkway North in Bronx NY...
Lorna M. Staelens
Jul 30, 2009
Peterborough, NH Lorna M. Staelens, formerly of Peterborough died Thursday July 30, 2009 at Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey, NH She was born November 12, 1914 in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, daughter of the late Vernon and Martha (Creamer) Ward. She and her family immigrated to the United States at age 14 to Milton, Massachusetts and was a 1932...
Nancy L. Stowell
Jul 29, 2009
Winchendon, MA Nancy L. Stowell, 68, of Franklin Street in Winchendon, MA, died peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Wednesday July 29, 2009 at her daughters home in Rindge after a brief illness. Mrs. Stowell was born on April 15, 1941 in Winchendon, MA, daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Patch) Florence. She had attended...
Sophia Loreen Filipi
Jul 18, 2009
Sophia Loreen Filipi is the beloved baby daughter of Michelle (Colby) and Patrick Filipi. Sophias arrival was joyfully anticipated by Michelle and Patrick, as well as a very large and loving extended family. Her passing, though unexpected, is peacefully and lovingly mourned and by Sophias Mommy and Daddy and the entire Colby and Filipi Family. Sofia was met by her...
Lorraine Mary Cormier
Jul 18, 2009
LORRAINE M. CORMIER, 80, of Church Street, Gardner died peacefully on Saturday July 18, 2009 at the Baldwinsville (MA) Nursing Home following a courageous battle with Cancer. She was born April 18, 1929 in Jaffrey NH, daughter of the late Alphonse and Lerida (Christian) Taylor. She had attended Jaffrey schools and had lived in Jaffrey until moving to Gardner in...
Eleanor L. Flynn
Jul 16, 2009
Jaffrey, New Hampshire ELEANOR L. FLYNN, 103, of Jaffrey died Thursday July 16, 2009 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey after a long and full life. Mrs. Flynn was born on October 23, 1905 in Dublin, New Hampshire, daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca (Gagne) Pellerin. She attended local schools. She married Paul L. Flynn of Peterborough;...
Arthur H. Hunt
Jul 16, 2009
Arthur H, Hunt, 88, of Squantum Road in Jaffrey passed away at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey, NH on July 16, 2009. He was born on January 2, 1921 in Winchendon, MA, son of Herman and Hazel (Jackson) Hunt. Mr. Hunt was a 1939 graduate of Conant High School and a lifelong resident of Jaffrey. He served in...
Leo J. Bourque
Jul 15, 2009
Jaffrey LEO J. BOURQUE, 81, of Stratton Road, Jaffrey passed away peacefully Wednesday July 15, 2009 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born on May 3, 1928 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, son of the late Philias and Madeline (Fagan) Bourque. Leo was a member of St. Patrick Church, a veteran of the United States Army, a member of...
