Obituaries

Jeremy Nathan Dunn

Jun 10, 2021

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Jeremy Nathan Dunn, age 45, of Peterborough, NH died peacefully after an eleven-year battle with brain cancer. Throughout this journey, Jeremy lived each day in hope, exhibiting courage and exuding inspiration, never allowing a cancer diagnosis to rob his life of fullness and meaning.

Jeremy was born on March 9, 1976 to...

Margaret "Peggy" O'Connell

Jun 6, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” O’Connell, 66 of New Orleans, LA,  passed away on June 6, 2021 after a long illness.  She was born in La Jolla, CA on June 14, 1954, the daughter of John and Susan (Wurtz) Roper and grew up on Long Island, NY.

Peg lived in the Peterborough, NH area and Cambridge, MA before moving to...

Robert "Gene" Eugene Scribner

Jun 1, 2021

Robert Eugene “Gene” Scribner, 90, of Francestown, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021 at Hanover Hill Health Care Center in Manchester.  He was born in Gloversville, NY on August 12, 1930, the son of Robert and Laura (Campbell) Scribner.

After serving in the United States Navy during the Korea Era, Gene graduated from the University of...

Charles "Charlie" Pickett

May 1, 2021

On Saturday, May 1st, 2021, Charles Edward Pickett, cherished son of Robert and Adaris Pickett, went to be with the Lord at the age of 6.

Charlie was born on December 1, 2014 in Keene, NH. He attended kindergarten at Heritage Christian School where he learned and do math under the care of his experienced teacher Mrs....

James "Jimmy" P. Sullivan

Apr 28, 2021

James “Jimmy” Patrick Sullivan, age 74 of Bonita Springs, FL and Hancock, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a period of failing health, on April 28, 2021.  He was born in Peterborough, NH on September 11, 1946, the son of Michael J. and Isabel (Peasley) Sullivan.

Raised in Greenfield, Jimmy lived his entire life...

Lucilla Hyatt Crocker

Apr 19, 2021

Lucilla Hyatt Crocker, 98, died peacefully at RiverMead in Peterborough, NH on April 19, 2021. A proud member of F.H.S. Class of ’41 she was a long-time volunteer at Burbank Hospital, member of the YMCA, Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg Art Museum, Fay Club, Nashua River Watershed Association, and other area organizations. Cilla was predeceased by her husband Donald M....

James Edward Swarbrick

Apr 14, 2021

James Edward Swarbrick, age 60,  passed away after a sudden illness at his home,  on April 14, 2021.  He was born in Lawrence, MA on September 30, 1960,  to the late James and Maureen (Hayes) Swarbrick. James was a resident of the Merrimack Valley area before moving to Francestown, NH in 2019 with his wife of nearly 40 years,...

Dr. James W. Wilson

Apr 3, 2021

Dr. James Warner Wilson of Peterborough NH passed away peacefully at age 97 on April 3, 2021, at Rivermead Lifecare Community.  He was born in Schenectady, NY on April 27, 1923, the son of Benjamin and Bessie (Davis) Wilson.

Jim was raised in Schenectady, NY. He earned his B.S.in psychology from St. Lawrence University, his M.A. in...

Gloria A. Lodge

Apr 3, 2021

Gloria A. Lodge, age 62 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center, after a brief illness, on April 3, 2021.  She was born in North Andover, MA on January 22, 1959, the daughter of Warren and Doris (Wilson) Lodge.

Gloria moved with her family to Peterborough from North Andover, MA while still in grade school....

Eldon Richard Munson Iii

Apr 3, 2021

Eldon Richard Munson III died on April 3, 2021, having battled leiomyosarcoma since February 2020. He was born October 17, 1988 to Janet J. Munson and Eldon R. Munson Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Francestown, NH, where he lived on the family farm. First homeschooled, he later graduated from Trinity Christian School in Concord, NH, and from...

David Geoffrey

Mar 28, 2021

David Geoffrey, age 81 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by the love of his family on March 28, 2021.  He was born in Peterborough on June 2, 1939,  the son of George and Katherine (Moriarty) Geoffrey.

Following graduation from Peterborough High School in 1957,  he enlisted in the National Guard. He was...

Susan Kaartinen

Mar 27, 2021

Born on March 31, 1952, Susan Kaartinen (Abrahamson) 68, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2021 after a five year courageous battle with cancer.

Daughter of Agnes and George Abrahamson, Susan grew up in Scituate. Her love for adventure and the outdoors was evident at early age, as she was often...

Gaylen Joyce Kelly

Mar 11, 2021

Gaylen Joyce Kelly, 75, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on March 11, 2021 after battling cancer. She was born in Peterborough on September 29, 1945, the daughter of Graydon and Bessie (Stone) Clark. Gaylen is predeceased by her husband Domingoes “Locky” Raymond.

After graduating from Peterborough High School, Gaylen...

Christine Kelly

Mar 6, 2021

Christine Kelly, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021, at her son’s home, in Dublin, New Hampshire.  She was born on January 9, 1924 in Mobile, Alabama to Robert and Myrtice Shackleford. A Southern belle in all respects, she enriched our lives here in ‘the North’ with her grace, beauty, and warm-hearted ways.

Christine married...

Richard A. Ryan

Mar 1, 2021

Richard A Ryan, 90, of Peterborough, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021. He was a beloved family man survived by his wife of 47 years, Anne K Ryan, as well as his three children Kathryn

A. Ryan-Thaanum, Richard Ryan, Margaret Ryan West and a daughter, Durga Mayee Mitchell, who predeceased him. He also has...

Suzanne-Martha "Sandy" Chandler

Feb 19, 2021

Suzanne-Martha Piper Chandler, born February 2, 1931 passed away peacefully at Scott Farrar at Peterborough on February 19, 2021, where she had been living since 2016.    At Scott Farrar she enjoyed many special friendships and was an active participant in nearly every activity offered.  Suzanne (Sandy) recently celebrated her 90thbirthday with 90 written memories provided by her family members,...

Laurel Ann Humphrey

Feb 14, 2021

Laurel Humphrey, age 62, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on February 14th, 2021, after a brief illness.

Laurel was born in Needham, MA on November 1, 1958 to Kenneth and Shirley (Bruce) Fields. Laurel moved to Peterborough as a small child and spent most of her life here graduating...

Linda Bullard Bastedo

Feb 13, 2021

Linda Bullard Bastedo (1950-2021), longtime resident of Dublin, NH, died peacefully at home on February 13 after battling with a terminal illness. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend, Linda was surrounded by her children Kip and Spencer, and by her husband of forty years, Philip Russell “Rusty” Bastedo.

Daughter of Jean Spencer and Roger Bullard,...

Janet P. Mason

Feb 4, 2021

Janet P. Mason, age 92, passed away peacefully at Rivermead in Peterborough on February 4, 2021.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 13, 1928, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Blazsovics) Polich.

She will be laid to rest with her husband, Robert M. Mason at Pine Hill Cemetery, Peterborough, NH.

Danielle Carroll Phillips

Feb 4, 2021

Danielle Carroll Phillips, 45, of Hancock (formerly of Nashua) passed away suddenly on February 4, 2021 surrounded with love from her fiancé, Derek McFarland.  She was born in Memphis, TN on April 3, 1975 to the late Howard and Martha (Carroll) Phillips.

Danielle attended Nashua schools where many of her lifelong friendships began.  Throughout her life, Danielle...