Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Linda Baroody Setliff, 103, passed away at her home in Peterborough, New Hampshire, on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Everyone she met, even for the briefest time, loved Linda. Her inner beauty and warm, caring nature drew others to her. She loved to dance and often participated in USO dance events for the WWII servicemen. She also loved to sing and sang...

Jan 2, 2025

William M. Sloan, Jr., 82 of Peterborough and formerly of New London, NH, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025 at his home at Rivermead and in the presence of his loving family.

He was born in New York, NY on February 11, 1942, the son of William and Margaret (Treadway) Sloan. Bill graduated from the Groton School in 1960 and...

Jan 2, 2025

Todd M. Breslin, 54 of Ashburnham, MA passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2025. 

Todd took great pride in his career as Senior Program Manager, employed by Segue Manufacturing. His commitment and dedication were evident in everything he did, and he was always ready to take on new challenges with skill and enthusiasm.

Quiet in nature but steadfast in his love, Todd...

Dec 22, 2024

Howard (90) died on December 22 at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH. His goal had always been to live to 103 but 90 was his fallback position.

Howard was born in Columbus, OH on September 21, 1934, and grew up in Upper Arlington. He was the son of Howard and Elisa (Muntwyler) Russell.

Howard attended Kenyon College and the University of...

Dec 21, 2024

On December 21st, 2024, Brian Daniel Gagnon, a cherished father, brother, son, uncle, and beloved friend mounted his Harley for his final descent to the heavenly gates, after bravely (yet stubbornly) battling a long-term illness for 12 long years.

Brian was born 59 years ago on September 24th in Peterborough, NH, and would continue to be raised on the west side...

Dec 18, 2024

Dennis Peter McClure, 67, of Bennington, NH passed away peacefully on Wed. December 18th, 2024, in his home, after a years long battle with heart disease.

Born in Peterborough, NH on August 25, 1957, the son of Wesley McClure and Pauline (Paige) Gilman, he grew up and lived most of his life in the Bennington area.

Dennis was a lifelong logger and...

Dec 18, 2024

James E. Coffey Jr, 85, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Monadnock Community Hospital, in Peterborough, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born in Plainfield, NJ on November 17, 1939, the son of James and Emma (Gehret) Coffey.

Jim grew up in White Plains New York and graduated from White Plains High...

Dec 17, 2024

Lucille Anne Jordan, 75, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Amityville, New York on May 5, 1949, the daughter of Henry and Alvina (Stegeman) Koebler.

Lucille grew up on Long Island in Lindenhurst, New York. She was a member of the Lindenhurst High School class...

Dec 15, 2024

Patricia (Tricia) Annette (Auger) Cravedi, 83, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2024, at her Rivermead residence in Peterborough, NH.

Tricia was born in Hartford, Connecticut on November 13, 1941, to Leo A. & Kathleen L. (Challenger/O’Rourke) Auger, sister to John L. Auger and Andrew R. Auger who preceded her in death, and sister to surviving sisters: Carol L. (Auger) Clarey...

Dec 10, 2024

Jerry Lawler passed away peacefully on December 10 at the age of 78. Though Jerry’s body had increasingly become less strong over the years and last months, his strength of character and love for those he held dear remained until the very end. Having grown up in Cranston, RI with his parents and younger brother, Jerry became a much-loved member...

Dec 3, 2024

Luana Baldwin, 77, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2024, at Langdon Place of Keene, after a long mental and physical decline inflicted on her by Alzheimer’s disease. She had been a resident of Langdon’s Memory Care Unit for the last three years. Even after her memory failed her, she kept her pleasant demeanor and humor with those...

Dec 1, 2024

Gary S. Cesolini, 69, of Jaffrey NH, passed away peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center, in Peterborough, on December 01, 2024. He was born in New Bedford, MA on October 19, 1955, the son of Peter and Vivian Cesolini.

Gary enjoyed playing golf and took part in several golf tournaments throughout his life. He and his family took yearly trips to Maine,...

Nov 24, 2024

Richard Leonard (Len) Allen, 93, of Peterborough, died peacefully on November 24, 2024, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, after a several months of declining health. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 20, 1930, the son of Richard and Grace (Leonard) Allen.

He grew up in Ridgewood, NJ and then, through the Naval ROTC program, he trotted off to...

Nov 3, 2024

Stephen M. Fillebrown, 94, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Waterford, ME on May 24, 1930, the son of Walter W. and Charlotte (Morse) Fillebrown.

Stephen grew up in Waterford, Maine, and graduated from the University of Maine in 1951 earning his Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He also attended...

Oct 27, 2024

Gerald Peter Blanchette, 83, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2024, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. He was born in Peterborough, NH on March 27, 1941, the son of Oliver and Marion (Dionne) Blanchette.

Born and raised in Peterborough as the youngest of 5 siblings, he attended local schools for a spell until work...

Oct 24, 2024

On October 24th, Robert Leo Constant passed through the gates of Heaven to join his wife Rose in eternal rest, as promised by God.

Robert was born on October 14, 1932, in Hudson, NH. He was the oldest child of Leo and Jeanette Constant. Robert had three sisters, Regina, Rita, and Doris. Robert was married to his...

Oct 11, 2024

Amédine Allis Bella, 88, of Dublin, NH, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2024, at Rivermead Retirement Community in Peterborough, NH after a period of declining health, primarily Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Cambridge, MA on July 5th, 1936, the daughter of William P. and Nancy O. (Morison) Allis.

Amédine lived in Cambridge, MA, and Gap,...

Oct 6, 2024

Beverly A. Harris, age 80 of Peterborough, NH, passed away on October 6, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 28, 1944, in Boston, MA, the younger of fraternal twin daughters. Beverly’s life was marked by her unwavering determination and “always moving forward, no regrets” approach that left a lasting impression on everyone she...

Sep 28, 2024

Pauline Harrison Clarke Buchanan was born on May 4th, 1928, to John Wilfred and Ada (Whyte) Harrison, in Arlington, Massachusetts. Known as "sis" or "sister", she had very fond memories of her childhood spent in Carlisle Ma. with five siblings, Helen (Macone), Jack, Ada (Barnett), Marion 'Juggi' (Stebbins) and Wanda (Adams).

She grew up at a time...

Sep 25, 2024

Daniel Richard ‘Dick’ Chamberlain, 90, died after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Monadnock Medical Center in Peterborough, NH.

He was born in Winchester, Mass., December 25, 1933, to the late Daniel Lewis Chamberlain and late Elizabeth (Manning) Chamberlain. He grew up in Reading, Mass., and graduated from Reading High School...