Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

Dorothea “Ann” Munn, age 94, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Scott Farrar Home on February 1, 2021, after complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ann was born in Atlanta, GA on August 13, 1926, to Raymond C. and Dorothy E. (Persons) Hamlin. Her older sister Barbara J. Haynes (Bobbe) predeceased her in 2016....

Jan 31, 2021

Joan S. Huntington died peacefully on January 31, 2021 at Rivermead Retirement Community in Peterborough New Hampshire at the age of 95. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on March 15, 1925 and was the daughter of Douglas Craig Stewart and Josephine Haley Stewart.

Joan married her loving husband, David S. Huntington, on September 6, 1945 and...

Jan 22, 2021

Carl Justin Britton, Sr., 87, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center on January 22, losing his battle with the COVID-19 virus as have so many in our communities. During his life, he was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, as well as a memorable teacher, principal, navy sailor, musician, policeman and selectman....

Jan 18, 2021

Frank M. Almeida died January 18, 2021.  The oldest of nine children, he was born on his grandparent’s farm in Allentown PA on February 1, 1926 to Louis Almeida and Goldie (Comp) Almeida. The family later moved to Long Island, New York, where he lived most of his adult life.

He attended Sewanhaka High School in Floral...

Jan 14, 2021

Carol Elaine McLaren, age 90 of Temple, NH, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on January 14, 2021. She was born in Albany, NY on December 11, 1930, the daughter of Stephen and Helen (Thatcher) Francisco.

Carol grew up in Ticonderoga, NY but lived for many years in Ballston Spa,...

Jan 11, 2021

Eleanor Peters Lesser passed away at RiverMead Lifecare Community in Peterborough, NH, on January 11, 2021, at the age of 94.  She was pre-deceased by her husband of 70 years, Jack, who died in November 2020.

Ellie was born on July 8, 1926 in Warren, Pa. to Francis R. “Frank” and Marguerite Harrington Peters, and grew up...

Jan 9, 2021

Sarah (Sally) Watson Gilliatt died peacefully on January 9, 2021 in Hancock, NH at the age of 80.

Sally was born in Boston to her English mother, Joan Harrison Watson, and her American father, Paul Barron Watson.  They lived in Milton, MA. In 1958, she graduated from Beaver Country Day School.  Sally studied Early Child Development at...

Jan 5, 2021

Harry Cowles Lord, age 93 of New Hampton, passed away peacefully at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia on January 5, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born in Framingham, MA on April 1, 1927 the son of George W. and Frances Eugenia (Wood) Lord.

The main focus and pride of Harry's life was his time...

Jan 5, 2021

Jean B. Randle, age 90 of New Ipswich, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Ellen, on January 5, 2021.  She was born in Boston, MA, on August 5, 1930, the daughter of Frederick and Ethel (Davidson) Brenton.

Jean was raised in the Boston area.  After graduating from Newton North High School, where she met...

Jan 2, 2021

Ann P. "Penny" Clarke, a resident of New Hampshire for more than 60 years, passed away peacefully in Peterborough on January 2nd, less than two months before her 97th birthday.  Penny was a warm and loving spouse, mother, friend, and companion; she also had a special place in her heart for pets, horses, and living creatures of all kinds.  ...

2021

Barbara Adelia Wright, 85, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021 at her home in Peterborough.  She was born in Boston, MA on November 7, 1935, the oldest daughter of Leo and Florence (Glass) Goulet.  Growing up she lived at multiple locations including Boston MA, Lynn MA and Biddeford ME. She attended St. Mary’s High School in...

Jan 1, 2021

Bruce M. Nazer, age 60 of Deering, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 1, 2021.  He was born in Peterborough on March 5, 1960 the son of George and Alida (Alves) Nazer.

Bruce was a passionate gardener and artist. He spent many hours creating beautiful landscapes around his koi pond....

Dec 31, 2020

Sophie Wright, age 92, of Wilton, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 31, 2020.   She was born in Lowell, MA on May 15, 1928 the daughter of William and Alice Mackey.

She was raised in Lowell, MA.  She enjoyed camping and her travels to FL.  She especially enjoyed her family.

Sophie is...

Dec 29, 2020

Lucy Jane Benton, age 95 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2020.  She was born in Dyer, Arkansas, on November 6, 1925 the daughter of Joseph and Fannie (Loomis) Lawrence.

Upon graduation from high school, Lucy moved to Washington DC in 1942 to work for the government supporting the troops. She and...

Dec 28, 2020

Robert F. Sherman, age 74 of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH after a brief illness.   He was born on October 18, 1946 in Rockville Centre, NY, the son of John Richard and Mary Claire (Jones) Sherman.

Bob was a kind, loving, generous, and wonderful man, who...

Dec 26, 2020

Jonathan C Chapman, age 73, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, at his home on December 26, 2020. He was born in Auburn, NY on January 14, 1947, the son of Max and Virginia (D’Agostino) Chapman.

Jon was raised in Auburn, NY, where he attended St. Mary’s School and Mt. Carmel...

Dec 22, 2020

Doris Koehler Wilson Dunn died peacefully at Bel-Air Nursing Home & Rehab Center in Goffstown, New Hampshire on December 22, 2020. She was 91. She is survived by her son Glenn Wilson and wife Linda, son Mark Wilson and wife Amy, stepdaughter Julie White (nee Dunn) and husband Pat, stepson William Dunn and wife Gail, and many grandchildren and...

Dec 6, 2020

Edward Albert Ham, (97), of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully at his home at RiverMead on 6 Dec, 2020.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT, on September 14, 1923, the son of Frank and Grace (Johnstone) Ham.

Ed considered himself a New Englander.  He was a lifelong Red Sox fan.  After his formative years in Connecticut, Ed...

Dec 4, 2020

Annette Marie Marsella died on December 4 at Monadnock Community Hospital.  Annette was born on July 6, 1959, the third daughter of Eleanor Marino Marsella and Alfred Anthony Marsella, and grew up in Mamaroneck, NY.  Her grandparents had come to New York as immigrants from southern Italy.  Born with severe health challenges,  Annette fought to live and survived multiple...

Dec 1, 2020

Miriam A. Lilly, age 74, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family, at Rivermead on  December 1, 2020.   She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 14, 1946,  the daughter of William and Marcella (Adler) Gengler.

Mimi and her husband, Doug, shared 54 years of traveling, farming, teaching, healing and raising a...