Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Karen A. (McHugh) Bannister, 72, of Peterborough, NH, formerly of Braintree, MA, passed away on September 21, 2024, with her family by her side. Karen was born on November 8, 1951, in Boston, to the late Paul J. McHugh, Detective, Braintree, MA Police Department, Retired, and the late Eleanore F. McHugh.

Karen is survived by her husband,...

Sep 20, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Damien Michael Cronan, 17, of Antrim, New Hampshire. Damien succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on September 20, 2024, in Dublin, N.H. He was born in Peterborough, NH, on August 22, 2007, to Geoffrey Cronan and Felicia (White) Roberg.

Damien attended Antrim Elementary and Great Brook...

Sep 6, 2024

Janet Kane, 81 of Sarasota, Florida passed peacefully on September 6th at home surrounded by family after a brief fight with cancer.

Janet will be missed by her sister Judith Kulju of Sarasota Florida, daughters Samantha Walker of Greenfield, NH and Linda Quintanilha of Bennington, NH, their husbands, Steve Walker & Wagner Quintanilha and her four grandchildren...

Sep 5, 2024

Edwin E. Adams, 78, of Hancock, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family on September 5, 2024, at Spring Village at Summerhill.   He was born in Weymouth, MA on March 11, 1946, the son of Everett and Hazel (French) Adams.

Edwin graduated from Peterborough High School in 1965.  He enlisted in the Navy...

Sep 1, 2024

Susan P. Hunt, 72, of Hillsboro, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home on September 1, 2024. She was born in Winthrop, MA on June 15, 1952, the daughter of Francis and Isabelle (Hess) Flintoff.

Growing up alongside the pier in Winthrop created a lifelong love of the ocean.  Sue spent her early years enjoying the...

Aug 24, 2024

Carl Ingelstrom of Peterborough, NH died suddenly at his home on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was 89 years old.

He was born October 24, 1934 in Peterborough, NH to Ivar Olaf Ingelstrom and Berta Wetterlind. Graduating with the class of 1952 at Peterborough High School, he then went on to graduate from the University of New...

Aug 20, 2024

Eleanor Rogers Luopa, known affectionately as Ellie, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at the young age of 89. She was surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren at Boston Medical Center.

Ellie was born on June 28, 1935, in Newburyport, MA, the only child of Frank N. Jones and Ilmi S. Jones. She...

Aug 18, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Percival, fun loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on August 18, 2024, with her daughter and son in-law by her side.  She received love from her son John, many cuddles and loves by her grand person, August, partner Casey and goddaughter Kelly.

Margaret, better known as “Peggy”, will be remembered by her family for...

Aug 16, 2024

Charles P. McEachern, 82, of Peterborough, devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family on August 16, 2024. He was born in Boston, MA on April 7, 1942, the son of John B. and Angeline T. (Sheehan) McEachern, along with his twin brother, John, with whom he shares brother,...

Aug 12, 2024

John Stephen Phelps, 52, of Stoddard, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2024, while at work in Harrisville. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 18, 1971, the son of Timothy and Roberta (Linn) Phelps.

John was raised in CT and moved to NH after high school.  He loved the outdoors and was known for being...

Jul 28, 2024

Perhaps you once saw John walking to the Episcopal church on Sunday or having lunch with his grandson William every Saturday at the diner or Subway. Maybe you went on a Harris Center hike with him, or he shared his stories of hiking on almost every continent on the planet. He might have convinced you to contribute to the...

Jul 28, 2024

Cheryl E. Wilder, 72, of Peterborough NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 28, 2024, after a three-year battle with cancer.   Cheryl was  born in Torrington, CT on February 23, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Jeanne (Sparks) Titcomb.

Cheryl enjoyed her time working locally at Hellmers Publishing, Softlanding Systems and Staff...

Jul 28, 2024

Ellen Ryder Kaplin, 79, of Antrim NH, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2024.  She was born in Brockton, MA on January 28, 1945, the daughter of Allen and Gertrude (Howard) Foye.

Ellen grew up on her father's farm in West Bridgewater Massachusetts with five siblings. She graduated from West Bridgewater high school where she...

Jul 21, 2024

Evelyn (Rust) Stanley of Peterborough, NH, peacefully departed this life on July 21, 2024, at the age of 95, surrounded by her family. Evelyn's life was a testament to her faith in Christ Jesus and her family, leaving a void that can never be filled. Her steadfast support and tenacious spirit gleamed in all aspects of her life. She...

Jul 20, 2024

Thomas C. (Tom) LaFortune, 85, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester on July 20, 2024.  He was born in Winchendon, MA, on November 6, 1938, the son of Napoleon and M. Alice (Durocher) LaFortune.

Tom lived in Dublin, NH, for 54 years. He was a devoted parishioner of Divine Mercy (St. Peter’s),...

Jul 7, 2024

Gregg A. Maki died peacefully but unexpectedly in his sleep on July 7, 2024. He was born on October 6th, 1964 in Floresville, TX to Dorothy Dahood (Plummer) and Jack Maki. He was then raised in Goffstown by Dottie and her loving husband John Dahood.

Gregg graduated from Goffstown High School, class of 1983. He was most...

Jul 2, 2024

Warren M. Howe, aged 90, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Jaffrey, NH. Born on April 12, 1934, in Lyndeborough, NH, Warren was a dedicated family man, a respected mold maker and admirer of all things mechanical.

Warren graduated from Wilton High School in 1952 and proudly served in the National Guard for nine years, dedicating...

Jun 16, 2024

James E. Babcock passed away at his home in Peterborough, NH on June 16, 2024.  He was two weeks away from turning 94 years old.

Mr. Babcock was born in Woburn, MA, raised in Melrose, MA and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1948.  After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army...

Jun 15, 2024

Bertha Arlina Koskela Harris, 99, died peacefully at Spring Village at Summerhill Assisted Living on June 15, 2024.

Born on the family farm in Dublin, NH November 2, 1924, Bertha was the eighth child of Otto Richard and Maria Elizabeth (Qvist) Koskela.

Bertha talked fondly of her grammar school days at Dublin Consolidated School. She...

Jun 6, 2024

Richard (Dick) Gorham Higley passed away peacefully at RiverMead Lifecare Retirement Community in Peterborough, NH on June 6, 2024, at the age of 96.  Dick was born on December 27, 1927, to the late Clifford (Kip) W. Higley, Jr. and Mary Gorham Higley in Hudson Falls, NY where he was raised and educated along with his younger siblings John...