Obituaries

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...

Dorothea "Ann" Munn

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....

Joan S Huntington

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...

Carl Justin Britton, Sr.

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....

Frank M. Almeida

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...

Carol Elaine Mclaren

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,...

Eleanor Peters Lesser

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...

Sarah Watson Gilliatt

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...

Harry Cowles Lord

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...

Jean B. Randle

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...

Ann "Penny" P. Clarke

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.  ...

Barbara Adelia Wright

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...

Bruce M. Nazer

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....

Sophie Wright

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...

Lucy Jane Benton

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...