Jennie Marie Traffie

New Ipswich, NH

Jennie Marie Traffie, 96, of New Ipswich, died on January 23, 2014 at Monadnock Community Hospital with her youngest daughter by her side. She was born in Embarrass, MN on April 2, 1917, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Kujala) Pyhala.

Jennie was born and raised in MN. She and her husband lived all of their adult lives there, raising their family, until retirement when they moved to NH.

She thoroughly enjoyed traveling to see her extended family. She will be dearly missed for her passionate care of them, including the endless supply of her specialties: pasties, pancakes and peaches, besides her weekly baking of hand-kneaded "farmer" bread. Her hobbies included embroidery, and gardening and canning fruits and vegetables. Jennie enjoyed visits from family and many friends from all over the States and even abroad. After her visits, she would continue her correspondence with countless cards and letters. She was refreshed by joining her visitors in singing the songs that spoke of her love for the Lord.

Jennie is survived by 8 sons, Michael Traffie and his wife Katherine of Ashby, MA, Daniel Traffie of Peterborough, Alvan Traffie and his wife Kathleen of New Ipswich, Jack Traffie and his wife Arlene of LaCenter, WA, Ernest Traffie and his wife Martha of Yacolt, WA, Wayne Traffie of New Ipswich, Matthew Traffie and his wife Jill of New Ipswich, James Traffie and his wife Judith of New Ipswich; 3 daughters, Susan Traffie of Crystal, MN, Sophie Frost and her husband Steven of Gilbert, MN, and Nancy Matson and her husband Steven of Stoddard.

She is also survived by two sisters, Martha (Judy) Wise of OR, and Marian Saranpaa of MN,

107 grandchildren, 264 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Jennie was predeceased by her husband Isaac Traffie in 1984, and two daughters-in-law, Darlene (Mrs. Daniel) Traffie of Peterborough and Rhonda (Mrs. Wayne) Traffie of New Ipswich. She was also predeceased by several infant grandchildren, her twin brother Ben, and her other 13 siblings.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday January 28, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Apostolic Lutheran Church, 117 Goen Road, New Ipswich, NH. The Funeral service will also be held at the Apostolic Lutheran Church on Wednesday January 29th at 11:00 AM.

Interment will be at the Smithville Cemetery in the spring.