Obituaries

Feb 27, 2017

Representative William Allen Riley succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer's after a valiant 15 year battle, on February 27, 2017. William was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, to Colonel James Wilson Riley and Eugenie Ward Root at the turn of the century, to a privileged family, where he learned the importance of public service, grace, kindness and acceptance of all, no...

Feb 22, 2017

Louise B. Cartier, 92, of Peterborough died at Rivermead Lifecare Community on February 22, 2017 after a period of failing health. Louise was born in Colchester, VT on January 5, 1925 the daughter of Earl Bullock and Dorothy (Smith) Bullock. She grew up in Methuen, MA where she graduated from Searles High School. Following high school she worked in the...

Feb 21, 2017

William "Bill" C. Orme II, 90, of Peterborough died February 21, 2017 at Pheasant Wood Center. Born in 1926 in Cambridge, Ohio, he and his twin were the youngest of five children. Bill attended local schools, then Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, graduating in 1944. He immediately joined the US Navy and was a Quartermaster on D.E. Forster for two years....

Feb 16, 2017

Brenda Allen, 66, of Bennington died on February 16, 2017 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Brenda was born in Manchester on December 22, 1950 the daughter of Carlton Behlman and Alice (Worcester) Behlman. After graduating high school and receiving her Associates degree from Becker Jr. College in Worcester, MA, Brenda began a...

Feb 16, 2017

James H Smith Jr., "Jim",85, of Peterborough NH passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 16th and is now at rest. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years Joanne Burrell Smith who work tirelessly to extend his life allowing him to enjoy the last year of life at home on his terms. The depth of Joanne's compassion...

Feb 12, 2017

Avis Isabelle (Brown) Bull, a 67 year resident of Stoddard, passed peacefully with her family attending her at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Jaffrey on February 12, 2017. She was 94 years old. Avis was born on July 1, 1922, at home on the family farm in Antrim, N.H. to David Brown and Lillian (Story) Brown. Her two daughters,...

Feb 10, 2017

Peterborough, NH Karin Van Strien died February 10, 2017 at RiverMead Lifecare Community in Peterborough, NH at the age of 92. She was born in Thuringia, Germany, daughter of Friedrich Fortun and his wife Katharina, geb. Buhl, who owned one of the oldest porcelain factories in the area. Due to economic difficulties after WWI the family had to leave Thuringia...

Feb 10, 2017

Obituary will be published soon.

Feb 5, 2017

Peterborough, NH Nancy Louise Richardson Powell of Peterborough, NH, formerly of Harrisville, NH and Chatham, NJ passed away on February 5, 2017 in the presence of her loving family. Her cherished husband of over 66 years, Duke Powell, predeceased her by three months. Nancy was born in Marlborough, NH, on October 7, 1926, the daughter of Clifford E. Richardson and...

Jan 31, 2017

Margaret Amy Hoffman, 95, died peacefully on January 31 in Peterborough after a long period of declining health. She was born in Spring Lake, New Jersey on August 24, 1921 to Everard C. Stokes and Phyllis M. (Beavis) Stokes, who had emigrated from England in 1919. Margaret, known as Peggy in the earlier part of her life, grew up in...

Jan 30, 2017

Bennington, NH Joseph O'Brien, 54, of Bennington died unexpectedly in Dover on January 30, 2017. Joe was born in Arlington, MA on April, 13, 1962 the son of Robert O'Brien and Eleanor (Piantedosi) O'Brien. Joe grew up and attended schools in Belmont, MA. As a young adult, he moved to NH and settled in Bennington where he raised his family...

Jan 24, 2017

Hancock, NH Thomas L. Bamford, 61, of Hancock died Peacefully at Westwood Center in Keene on January 24, 2017 after a brief illness. Tom was born in Boston, MA on March 26, 1955 the son of Thomas G. Bamford and Eleanor (Poole) Bamford. For many years Tom was the chef at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. He...

Jan 18, 2017

Jaffrey, NH Arthur F. Quebec, Jr., 80, of Jaffrey passed away on January 18, 2017 at Monadnock Community Hospital after a period of failing health. Arthur was born in Boston, MA on February 16, 1936 the son of Arthur Quebec, Sr. and Alice (Methot) Quebec. Arthur was raised in Newton, MA and attended Catholic and public schools there. His craft...

Jan 1, 2017

*** Service Update*** A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Antrim Baptist Church, 85 Main Street, Antrim, NH. Burial will immediately follow at the Butler Cemetery in Deering, NH. Inez Patricia Couture ( June 8, 1921 - January 1, 2017) The family of Inez "Pat" Couture sadly announce the passing of...

Dec 24, 2016

Peterborough, NH Nancy Stewart, 58, of Peterborough died on December 24, 2016 at Pheasantwood Center after a period of failing health. Nancy was born in Peterborough on November 25, 1958 the daughter of David Magoon and Doris (Rich) Magoon. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Peterborough. She enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and fishing. She loved animals especially the pets...

Dec 15, 2016

Peterborough, NH William Bruce Hunter of Peterborough NH, died at the age of 74, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH. Bruce was born in Hyannis, MA, but spent the majority of his childhood in Southern California, where he met his wife, Susie, in the 7th grade. A loving husband of 50 years, Bruce and Susie...

Dec 11, 2016

Westford, MA John M. Duchesne Sr., 59, of Westford, MA died on December 11, 2016 after a period of failing health. John was born in Salem, MA on June 30, 1957 the son of Ralph Duchesne Sr. and Jane (Bencal) Duchesne. John grew up and attended schools in Salem, MA. At the age of 18 he joined the United States...

Dec 10, 2016

Antrim, NH

William "Bill" J. Ferry, 72, died unexpectedly at his home on December 10, 2016. Bill was born on March, 14, 1944 in Lexington, MA the son of Edward Ferry and Mary L. (McDonald) Ferry.

Bill grew up and attended schools in Massachusetts. As a young adult, he moved to the Monadnock area where...

Dec 3, 2016

Services are private for the family.

Dec 1, 2016

Peterborough, NH Melvin Grant Weir, 89, of Peterborough died on December 1, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Melvin was born on October 8, 1927 in Medford, MA, the son of John C. Weir and Elsie (Naughton) Weir. Melvin grew up and attended schools in Medford, MA. He obtained his associate's degree from Northeastern University...