Our Staff

As of October of 2012, Julie Thibault is Jellison Funeral Home's newest owner. She is a graduate of ConVal High School and has a degree from Franklin Pierce University in psychology.  Prior to joining Jellison, Julie worked as a social worker and for a large publishing company.  She is currently licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in New Hampshire. She lives in Peterborough with her husband, Paul, and two children, Ryan and Rebecca.

Jim has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of New Hampshire since September of 2024. He attended Fine Mortuary College in Norwood, Massachusetts, graduating Cum Laude in July 2021. After earning his associate’s degree in Mortuary Science, Jim now serves on their Advisory Board.

Jim began his funeral service career in 2011, working alongside his father in Springfield, Massachusetts. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Massachusetts since May of 2022. Jim fulfilled his childhood dream of moving to New Hampshire in 2021 after meeting his wife, Nicole. Together, they currently reside in Peterborough, with their son Liam, and their son on the way, James Vincent. Jim looks forward to continuing his dedicated service to the community in Peterborough and surrounding towns. 

Nicole has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of New Hampshire since January of 2022. She previously attended FINE Mortuary College in Norwood, Massachusetts where she earned her degree in Funeral Directing. Nicole graduated in the top of her class from FINE in July of 2021 and received a leadership award as well as a restorative art award. Nicole continues to teach at FINE as an adjunct professor.

Prior to funeral service, Nicole worked in the mental health field helping and supporting those in the Monadnock region struggling with addiction and mental health needs. Nicole graduated from Keene State College with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2013. Nicole has lived in Peterborough for the majority of her life and hopes to remain here to raise her son Liam while pursuing her passion for helping others through Funeral Directing. Nicole and her husband Jim hope to one day own their own funeral home!

Alexa joined Jellison Funeral Home in 2023 as a Funeral Assistant and Support Staff and has now begun her apprenticeship as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. She has enrolled at FINE Mortuary College in Norwood, Massachusetts working towards obtaining her Associate of Applied Sciences in Funeral Service degree.

Alexa currently lives in Peterborough with her husband, Joseph, and their three children, Damien, Izzy, and Owen.