Obituaries

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...

Nov 28, 2016

Peterborough, NH Albert E. Roy, 91, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2016 at Rivermead, after a period of failing health. He was born on March 11, 1925 in Jaffrey, the son of Clement Roy and Cedulie (Demers) Roy. Mr. Roy was raised in Jaffrey and attended local schools. He served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII with...

Nov 27, 2016

Nelson, NH Bonnie Allen Riley, 100, of Nelson died on November 27, 2016 at Cheshire Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Bonnie was born on June 10, 1916 the daughter of William Linton Allen and Anna Mary (McCann) Allen. Bonnie grew up outside of Scranton, PA and spent happy summers at her family's cabin on the Susquehanna....

Nov 26, 2016

Bennington, NH Nicole Seneschal, infant daughter of Julia (Worters) Gaudet and Jamie Seneschal of Bennington, died on November 26, 2016 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. In addition to her parents, Nicole is survived by her sister Lillian Gaudet of Bennington; her maternal grandparents, Joanne Worters of Greenfield and Dennis Mullen of Greenfield; her paternal grandmother Susan Mooney...

Nov 23, 2016

Peterborough, NH Robert I. Peters, 89, died on November 23, 2016. He was a long time resident of Lewisburg, TN and more recently of Rivermead in Peterborough, NH. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Mildred Jacqueline Peters on December 13, 2015. He is survived by Kent and Nancy Peters of Lewisburg, TN, Lynn Peters of Davis,...

Nov 18, 2016

Raymond O Pepin (1938-2016) Naval Veteran, Raymond Ovide Pepin, 78, of Conway, SC. a long time resident of Peterborough, NH passed away peacefully at his home November 18th, 2016 with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Raymond "Ray" was born March 16, 1938 in Biddeford, Maine. The son of Elzear and Cedulie (Boulanger) Pepin....

Nov 16, 2016

New Ipswich, NH Elmer Arvid Stark, 91, of New Ipswich passed away in North Conway surrounded by his loving family after a period of failing health. Born during the blizzard of 1925 with no time for the doctor to arrive, Elmer started his life's adventures. Growing up on a rural NH farm, the Starks all relied on Finnish ingenuity. This...

Nov 8, 2016

Peterborough, NH Pearl Jean LaFleur, 79, of Peterborough died on November 8, 2016 at Monadnock Community Hospital after a brief illness. Pearl was born in Laurium, MI on July 30, 1937, the daughter of Arne Raisanen and Martha ( Korpi) Raisanen. Pearl grew up in Dublin, NH and graduated from Peterborough High School. While working at the Peterborough Co-operative Bank...

Nov 7, 2016

SHARON, NH Dr. Will Fenno, 68, died on November 7, 2016 at his home. Will was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on May 22, 1948 the son of Attorney Robert R. Fenno and Loraine (Hardtke) Fenno. Will graduated from Shorewood High School, Shorewood, Wis. and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, before graduating as a physician from the Medical College of Wisconsin...

Nov 6, 2016

Fitzwilliam, NH Rosemary V. Clark, 85, of Jaffrey (formerly of Fitzwilliam) died on November 6, 2016 at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a period of failing health. Rosemary was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 5, 1931 the daughter of Frank D'Ambrosio and Marie (Baldino) D'Ambrosio. Rosemary grew up and attended schools in Philadelphia and Broomall, PA. After...