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Margaret A. Lafrance
Nov 10, 2015
Milford, NH Margaret A. LaFrance died on November 10, 2015 at Crestwood Center in Milford after a period of failing health. A visiting hour will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM at Jellison Funeral Home, 25 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH.
Lois Derrick
Nov 9, 2015
Peterborough, NH Lois Wilson Derrick, 94, of Peterborough, NH, formerly of Gloucester, MA, died peacefully on November 9, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born on May 7, 1921 in Gadsden, AL, the daughter of Alfred Augustus Wilson and Imogen (Taylor) Wilson. Lois grew up and attended schools in Gadsden, AL. She was an avid outdoors-woman who loved...
Christine A. Clegg
Nov 7, 2015
Temple, NH Christine Ann Clegg, 68, of Temple, died on November 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born in Boston, MA on September 27, 1947, the daughter of Robert MacDonald and Dorothy (Melanson) Marchuk. Christine lived in Boston with her family. She adored and attended schools in Boston before moving to Temple when she was 12. She...
Robert S. Fellows
Nov 7, 2015
Peterborough, NH Robert S. Fellows, 100, of Peterborough, died on November 7, 2015 at Rivermead in the loving presence of his wife and daughter. Robert was born on June 30, 1915 in Manchester, the son of John S. Fellows and Bertha (Francis) Fellows. Robert's military experience included five years of active duty in the U. S. Army Air Force, and...
Elizabeth "Liz" Laroche
Nov 1, 2015
Peterborough, NH Elizabeth "Liz" LaRoche passed away on November 1, 2015, with all the grace and peace she exhibited during her valiant three-year battle with melanoma. She was at the home of her brother, Jay, and surrounded with love by her family and friends. Liz was born on August 14, 1964, to Paul LaRoche, Sr., and Patricia T. (A'Hearn) LaRoche....
Richard E. Amidon
Oct 30, 2015
Richard E. "Dick" Amidon, 87, of Hancock, NH, died on October 30, 2015, after a short illness. He was born on November 16, 1927, in Worcester, MA, son of Charles H. Amidon and Elizabeth Elkins Amidon. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, then attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He...

Ruth Viall
Oct 25, 2015
Ruth Dickinson Viall, a long-time resident of Rivermead in Peterborough, NH, died peacefully on Sunday, October 25, at the age of 102. She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1913 and grew up in Audubon, Iowa. She received a Master of Science from the University of Illinois and lived for many years in Winneteka, IL. Ruth was a librarian...

Phyllis Marcellino
Oct 15, 2015
Peterborough, NH Phyllis Jean Marcellino, passed away on October, 15, 2015, she was 78 years old. Phyllis was born in Galion, OH on November 24, 1936, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Helfrich. She attended Galion schools and Bowling Green University where she majored in physical education. She married Antonio Marcellino of Rumford, ME in Bethlehem, OH on May 18,...

Michael Ferencsik
Oct 8, 2015
Francestown, NH Michael A.J. Ferencsik of Francestown, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2015 at Pheasant Wood Center following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by family. He was born in Pert Amboy, New Jersey, the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Ferencsik. Mr. Ferencsik was awarded an undergraduate degree from Duquesne University with dual majors in English Literature and Philosophy....

Nancy Noyes
Oct 4, 2015
Nancy L. Noyes, 84 of Peterborough, died at her home on October 4, 2015. She was born in Providence, RI on January 21, 1931 the daughter of Frederick Noyes, Sr. and Mae (Post) Noyes. Nancy was raised in Providence, RI. She moved to Peterborough in the early 90s and has resided here since. She was a dedicated volunteer for the...

Susan St. George
Oct 2, 2015
Dublin, NH Susan St. George, 67, of Dublin, died on October 2, 2015 at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Boston, MA on September 17, 1948 the daughter of Emery St. George, Jr. and Lillian (Carney) St. George. Susan was raised and attended schools in Milton and Hingham, MA. After...

Harold Richard Smith
Oct 1, 2015
On October 1, 2015, Harold Richard Smith, 89, quietly walked away from his beloved hometown of Peterborough, NH, to reunite with his parents Elizabeth Belle (Brennan) Smith and George Henry Smith and his older siblings Mary, Rita, Edna, John, Edward and Donald. They were all there to welcome him back into their arms. Harold is survived by his loving wife...

James Shea
Sep 19, 2015
James Albert Shea, age 80, of Nashua, NH, died Saturday, September 19, at the Hospice House, Merrimack, NH. Jim was born September 17, 1935 in Peterborough, NH, son of George F. Shea, Sr., and Meta (Goodwin) Shea. Jim grew up in Greenfield, NH. He attended Peterborough High School, Class of 1953. He was a graduate of the University of New...

Zanna Aristarhova
Sep 13, 2015
Peterborough, NH Zanna Artistarhova, 40, of Peterborough, died unexpectedly on September 13, 2015. She was born in Gorki, Russia on September 12, 1975, the daughter of Dimitri and Galina Aristarhova. Zanna grew up in Russia before moving to Greece in 1995. After meeting and marrying her husband, Spiro Gogas in Greece, she moved to the United States in 1999. The...

Barbara Metivier
Sep 5, 2015
Greenfield, NH Barbara Metivier, 79, died on September 5, 2015 at Cheshire Medical Center with her loving husband by her side. Barbara was born in Chittenden, VT on July 24, 1936. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Lloyd Hayes and Aurilla (Brousseau) Hayes. Barbara grew up in Manchester and attended schools there. She moved to the Monadnock Region in...
James H. Chenoweth
Sep 1, 2015
Hancock, NH James H. Chenoweth died (September 1, 2015). A longtime resident of Hancock, NH, he and his wife had lived in their retirement home since 1979. He is survived by those whose love and support had thoroughly enriched his life; his wife Denise, son Geoffrey and daughter Pamela. Born of missionary parents on St Valentine's Day, 9122, in a...