Obituaries

Mar 21, 2016

Sharon, NH Peter Grabon Macy, 75, of Sharon, died at his home on March 21, 2016. Peter was born Janusz Grabon in Krakow, Poland on June 25, 1940. Conditions after the war led to his adoption by his legal father, Nelson Macy Jr. Peter was raised in Southport, CT where he attended Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University. In his younger...

Mar 17, 2016

Peterborough, NH Edward R. Hampson, 88, of Peterborough, died surrounded by the love of his family, on March 17, 2016, at Summerhill Assisted Living. Edward was born in Cambridge, MA, on September 25, 1927, the son of Nishan Hampson and Prapeon (Nakashian) Hampson. Edward's childhood and youth were spent in Watertown, MA. He graduated Mount Hermon School, served two years...

Mar 7, 2016

Greenfield, NH Marjorie M. Vanasse, 80, of Greenfield, died peacefully at her home on March 7, 2016. Marjorie was born in Peterborough on November 24, 1935 the daughter of Antoine Barry and Mildred (Dolan) Barry. Marjorie was raised in Peterborough and graduated from Peterborough High School. Not long after marrying her husband Philip Vanasse, they moved to Greenfield where she...

Mar 4, 2016

Milford, NH John S. Westaway, 88, of Milford died at Catholic Medical Center on March 4, 2016 after a brief illness. John was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada on June 10, 1927 the son of Richard Westaway and Blanche (Collings) Westaway. John grew up and attended schools in P.E.I.. He moved to Massachusetts and lived in Attleboro, Everett and...

Mar 1, 2016

Peterborough, NH James M. Legnard, 88, of Peterborough, NH died peacefully at Rivermead on March 1, 2016 after a period of declining health. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 7, 1928 the son of James Gilbert Legnard and Mary (McGovern) Legnard. Jim was raised and attended schools in Pittsburgh, PA and served in the United States Army in...

Feb 27, 2016

Keene, NH Jennifer McIntosh, 30, of Keene, died peacefully and in the loving comfort of her family and friends on February 27, 2016 at Cheshire Medical Center. Jennifer was born on January 13, 1986 in Sylva, NC. Jennifer was raised in Virginia until she and her family moved to Naples, ME in 1999. In 2002, she moved to Greenfield, NH...

Feb 23, 2016

Francestown, NH W. Brooks Rice, Jr., 77 of Francestown, died peacefully at home on February 23, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Brooks was born in Boston, MA on May 23, 1938 the son of Rev. William Brooks Rice, Sr. and Elizabeth (Lindsey) Rice. Brooks grew up in Wellesley Hills, MA and attended local schools there. Brooks and his family...

Feb 4, 2016

Jaffrey, NH Richard Porter, 89, of Jaffrey and Peterborough, died peacefully at Rivermead Health Center on February 4, 2016. Richard was born in Shrewsbury, MA on December 10, 1926 the son of Oscar Stanley Porter, Sr. and Esther Rudkin Porter. He was the youngest of three sons and a direct descendent of Walter Chamberlain Porter, who died on the Titanic...

Feb 3, 2016

Elizabeth M. Hamel, wife of W. Rogers Hamel, former resident of Peterborough NH, Francestown, NH, and Acton MA, died on February 3, 2016 in Acton, MA after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona Pennsylvania June 13, 1918, the daughter of Charlotte D. Murphy and Francis A. Murphy. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Gannon University, Master...

Feb 3, 2016

Services will be announced at a later date.

Jan 26, 2016

Hancock, NH Janet Kern, 88, of Hancock, died peacefully at home and into the arms of the Lord, while surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2016. Janet was born in New York City on June 25, 1927 the daughter of Thomas Holmes and Suzanne (Jouard) Holmes. Janet grew up in Stow, OH. She moved to Newtown, PA and...

Jan 23, 2016

Peterborough, NH Paul V. Bacon Jr., 90, died at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough on January 23, 2016 after a period of failing health. Paul was born August 15, 1925 in Whales, England the son of Paul V. Bacon Sr. and Elizabeth (Keech) Bacon. Paul moved to Peterborough in 1962 before moving to North Carolina where he lived for most...

Jan 19, 2016

Stoddard, NH Carrie Lea Anderson passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on January 19, 2016, at the age of 61. Carrie was born in Bangor, ME on June 12, 1954, the daughter of William Eucker and Janet (Miller) Eucker. Carrie grew up in Massapequa, NY, and Egypt, PA. She married her husband, Robert Anderson, in 1978...

Jan 18, 2016

Francestown, NH Edward H. Gienty, 85, of Francestown, died at his home with his loving wife by his side on January 18, 2016 after a period of failing health. Edward was born in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 1930 the son of Edward K. Gienty and Kathleen (Davis) Gienty. Edward moved all over the country with his family while growing...

Jan 17, 2016

Hancock, NH

Kerry D. Smith, 74, of Hancock, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2016 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Woonsocket, RI on September 6, 1941, the son of Kenneth and Wilma (Carver) Smith.

Kerry was raised in North Smithfield, RI and attended high school in Burrillville, RI. He began...

Jan 16, 2016

Jaffrey, NH Helen V. "Ginny" Belcher passed away on January 16, 2016 at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffrey. She was born in Brockton, MA on June 13, 1932, the daughter of George Bradbury and Elsie (Mabee) Bradbury. Ginny grew up in Brockton and South Easton, MA. She attended nursing school at Deaconess Hospital where she earned her...

Jan 10, 2016

August 3, 1926 ~ January 10, 2016 Service will be annoucned at a later date.

Jan 7, 2016

Peterborough, NH Walter Joseph Bieniek, Jr.,59, of Peterborough, died unexpectedly on January 7, 2016 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Manchester, NH on November 27, 1956, the son of Walter Joseph Bieniek Sr. and Helen (Zemociak) Bieniek. Walter grew up in Milford, NH and attended local schools there. After marrying his wife, Denise (Denette) Bienek...

Dec 27, 2015

Antrim, NH Norma F. Bryer, 85, of Antrim, died on December 27, 2015 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a sudden illness. She was born at home in Antrim, NH on July 12, 1930, one of eight children of Andrew S. Fuglestad and Arvilla (Clark) Fuglestad. Norma was a lifelong resident of Antrim. After marrying her husband, the late...

Dec 16, 2015

Hancock, NH Charles William Stevens, 78, of Hancock, NH died peacefully on October 18, 2015 at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough with his wife Marsha Kono at his side. His children, Kirsten Venghaus of Statham, GA, Alexander Stevens of Portland, ORE, and Samuel Stevens of Sonvilier, Switzerland were at his bedside during his final hours. Charles was born in Boston...