Obituaries

Dec 18, 2024

Dennis Peter McClure, 67, of Bennington, NH passed away peacefully on Wed. December 18th, 2024, in his home, after a years long battle with heart disease.

Born in Peterborough, NH on August 25, 1957, the son of Wesley McClure and Pauline (Paige) Gilman, he grew up and lived most of his life in the Bennington area.

Dennis was a lifelong logger and...

Dec 18, 2024

James E. Coffey Jr, 85, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Monadnock Community Hospital, in Peterborough, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born in Plainfield, NJ on November 17, 1939, the son of James and Emma (Gehret) Coffey.

Jim grew up in White Plains New York and graduated from White Plains High...

Dec 17, 2024

Lucille Anne Jordan, 75, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Amityville, New York on May 5, 1949, the daughter of Henry and Alvina (Stegeman) Koebler.

Lucille grew up on Long Island in Lindenhurst, New York. She was a member of the Lindenhurst High School class...

Dec 15, 2024

Patricia (Tricia) Annette (Auger) Cravedi, 83, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2024, at her Rivermead residence in Peterborough, NH.

Tricia was born in Hartford, Connecticut on November 13, 1941, to Leo A. & Kathleen L. (Challenger/O’Rourke) Auger, sister to John L. Auger and Andrew R. Auger who preceded her in death, and sister to surviving sisters: Carol L. (Auger) Clarey...

Dec 10, 2024

Jerry Lawler passed away peacefully on December 10 at the age of 78. Though Jerry’s body had increasingly become less strong over the years and last months, his strength of character and love for those he held dear remained until the very end. Having grown up in Cranston, RI with his parents and younger brother, Jerry became a much-loved member...

Dec 3, 2024

Luana Baldwin, 77, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2024, at Langdon Place of Keene, after a long mental and physical decline inflicted on her by Alzheimer’s disease. She had been a resident of Langdon’s Memory Care Unit for the last three years. Even after her memory failed her, she kept her pleasant demeanor and humor with those...

Dec 1, 2024

Gary S. Cesolini, 69, of Jaffrey NH, passed away peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center, in Peterborough, on December 01, 2024. He was born in New Bedford, MA on October 19, 1955, the son of Peter and Vivian Cesolini.

Gary enjoyed playing golf and took part in several golf tournaments throughout his life. He and his family took yearly trips to Maine,...

Nov 24, 2024

Richard Leonard (Len) Allen, 93, of Peterborough, died peacefully on November 24, 2024, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, after a several months of declining health. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 20, 1930, the son of Richard and Grace (Leonard) Allen.

He grew up in Ridgewood, NJ and then, through the Naval ROTC program, he trotted off to...

Nov 3, 2024

Stephen M. Fillebrown, 94, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Waterford, ME on May 24, 1930, the son of Walter W. and Charlotte (Morse) Fillebrown.

Stephen grew up in Waterford, Maine, and graduated from the University of Maine in 1951 earning his Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He also attended...

Oct 27, 2024

Gerald Peter Blanchette, 83, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2024, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. He was born in Peterborough, NH on March 27, 1941, the son of Oliver and Marion (Dionne) Blanchette.

Born and raised in Peterborough as the youngest of 5 siblings, he attended local schools for a spell until work...

Oct 24, 2024

On October 24th, Robert Leo Constant passed through the gates of Heaven to join his wife Rose in eternal rest, as promised by God.

Robert was born on October 14, 1932, in Hudson, NH. He was the oldest child of Leo and Jeanette Constant. Robert had three sisters, Regina, Rita, and Doris. Robert was married to his...

Oct 11, 2024

Amédine Allis Bella, 88, of Dublin, NH, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2024, at Rivermead Retirement Community in Peterborough, NH after a period of declining health, primarily Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Cambridge, MA on July 5th, 1936, the daughter of William P. and Nancy O. (Morison) Allis.

Amédine lived in Cambridge, MA, and Gap,...

Oct 6, 2024

Beverly A. Harris, age 80 of Peterborough, NH, passed away on October 6, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 28, 1944, in Boston, MA, the younger of fraternal twin daughters. Beverly’s life was marked by her unwavering determination and “always moving forward, no regrets” approach that left a lasting impression on everyone she...

Sep 28, 2024

Pauline Harrison Clarke Buchanan was born on May 4th, 1928, to John Wilfred and Ada (Whyte) Harrison, in Arlington, Massachusetts. Known as "sis" or "sister", she had very fond memories of her childhood spent in Carlisle Ma. with five siblings, Helen (Macone), Jack, Ada (Barnett), Marion 'Juggi' (Stebbins) and Wanda (Adams).

She grew up at a time...

Sep 25, 2024

Daniel Richard ‘Dick’ Chamberlain, 90, died after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Monadnock Medical Center in Peterborough, NH.

He was born in Winchester, Mass., December 25, 1933, to the late Daniel Lewis Chamberlain and late Elizabeth (Manning) Chamberlain. He grew up in Reading, Mass., and graduated from Reading High School...

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...