Obituaries

Jul 27, 2021

Putnam James Ercoline, 57, of Peterborough, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on July 27, 2021.

Putnam was born in Arlington, MA on March 1, 1964, the son of Thomas and Marilyn (Putnam) Ercoline.

He was raised in Ipswich, MA and spent childhood summers on Sunset Lake in Greenfield, NH, where his maternal great-grandfather...

Jul 16, 2021

Marilyn Fiske Kierstead, 86, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2021.  Marilyn was born in Peterborough on December 11, 1934, the daughter of Lendall and Alexandra (Record) Fiske of Dublin, NH.

Raised in Dublin, NH, she attended Keene High School.  After graduating, Marilyn worked for many years at New Hampshire Ball Bearings...

Jul 12, 2021

Robert S. Kennedy (Bob) passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021, his beloved wife Eleanor at his side.

Bob was a brilliant mathematician and MIT professor who loved his wife dearly.

Born in 1933 in Augusta, KS, to Kirk and Marene Kennedy, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Eleanor, and three daughters:...

Jul 7, 2021

Russell W. Robertson, 81, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021 at his home in Dublin, NH after a brief battle with lung cancer. Russell was born on November 16,1939 in Glens Falls, NY to Ione and Alexander Robertson. In 1962, after graduating from Glens Falls High School and Wesleyan University, he married his childhood sweetheart, Prudence Prescott. He...

Jul 6, 2021

David W. “Bing” Bingham, of Greenfield, died at Pheasantwood Nursing Home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 after a period of declining health.

David was born in Peterborough on July 25, 1944, the son of Arthur and Ruby (LaCross) Bingham.

A graduate of Peterborough High School, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed...

Jun 26, 2021

Charles E. LaFreniere, 68 of Jaffrey, passed away on June 26, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born in Peterborough on January 17, 1953, the son of John and Theodora LaFreniere.

He found great joy in riding his motorcycle and enjoyed hunting.  He especially loved his family and adored his grandchildren.

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Jun 22, 2021

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Jun 10, 2021

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Jeremy Nathan Dunn, age 45, of Peterborough, NH died peacefully after an eleven-year battle with brain cancer. Throughout this journey, Jeremy lived each day in hope, exhibiting courage and exuding inspiration, never allowing a cancer diagnosis to rob his life of fullness and meaning.

Jeremy was born on March 9, 1976 to...

Jun 6, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” O’Connell, 66 of New Orleans, LA,  passed away on June 6, 2021 after a long illness.  She was born in La Jolla, CA on June 14, 1954, the daughter of John and Susan (Wurtz) Roper and grew up on Long Island, NY.

Peg lived in the Peterborough, NH area and Cambridge, MA before moving to...

Jun 1, 2021

Robert Eugene “Gene” Scribner, 90, of Francestown, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021 at Hanover Hill Health Care Center in Manchester.  He was born in Gloversville, NY on August 12, 1930, the son of Robert and Laura (Campbell) Scribner.

After serving in the United States Navy during the Korea Era, Gene graduated from the University of...

May 1, 2021

On Saturday, May 1st, 2021, Charles Edward Pickett, cherished son of Robert and Adaris Pickett, went to be with the Lord at the age of 6.

Charlie was born on December 1, 2014 in Keene, NH. He attended kindergarten at Heritage Christian School where he learned and do math under the care of his experienced teacher Mrs....

Apr 28, 2021

James “Jimmy” Patrick Sullivan, age 74 of Bonita Springs, FL and Hancock, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a period of failing health, on April 28, 2021.  He was born in Peterborough, NH on September 11, 1946, the son of Michael J. and Isabel (Peasley) Sullivan.

Raised in Greenfield, Jimmy lived his entire life...

Apr 19, 2021

Lucilla Hyatt Crocker, 98, died peacefully at RiverMead in Peterborough, NH on April 19, 2021. A proud member of F.H.S. Class of ’41 she was a long-time volunteer at Burbank Hospital, member of the YMCA, Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg Art Museum, Fay Club, Nashua River Watershed Association, and other area organizations. Cilla was predeceased by her husband Donald M....

Apr 14, 2021

James Edward Swarbrick, age 60,  passed away after a sudden illness at his home,  on April 14, 2021.  He was born in Lawrence, MA on September 30, 1960,  to the late James and Maureen (Hayes) Swarbrick. James was a resident of the Merrimack Valley area before moving to Francestown, NH in 2019 with his wife of nearly 40 years,...

Apr 3, 2021

Dr. James Warner Wilson of Peterborough NH passed away peacefully at age 97 on April 3, 2021, at Rivermead Lifecare Community.  He was born in Schenectady, NY on April 27, 1923, the son of Benjamin and Bessie (Davis) Wilson.

Jim was raised in Schenectady, NY. He earned his B.S.in psychology from St. Lawrence University, his M.A. in...

Apr 3, 2021

Gloria A. Lodge, age 62 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center, after a brief illness, on April 3, 2021.  She was born in North Andover, MA on January 22, 1959, the daughter of Warren and Doris (Wilson) Lodge.

Gloria moved with her family to Peterborough from North Andover, MA while still in grade school....

Apr 3, 2021

Eldon Richard Munson III died on April 3, 2021, having battled leiomyosarcoma since February 2020. He was born October 17, 1988 to Janet J. Munson and Eldon R. Munson Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Francestown, NH, where he lived on the family farm. First homeschooled, he later graduated from Trinity Christian School in Concord, NH, and from...

Mar 28, 2021

David Geoffrey, age 81 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by the love of his family on March 28, 2021.  He was born in Peterborough on June 2, 1939,  the son of George and Katherine (Moriarty) Geoffrey.

Following graduation from Peterborough High School in 1957,  he enlisted in the National Guard. He was...

Mar 27, 2021

Born on March 31, 1952, Susan Kaartinen (Abrahamson) 68, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2021 after a five year courageous battle with cancer.

Daughter of Agnes and George Abrahamson, Susan grew up in Scituate. Her love for adventure and the outdoors was evident at early age, as she was often...

Mar 11, 2021

Gaylen Joyce Kelly, 75, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on March 11, 2021 after battling cancer. She was born in Peterborough on September 29, 1945, the daughter of Graydon and Bessie (Stone) Clark. Gaylen is predeceased by her husband Domingoes “Locky” Raymond.

After graduating from Peterborough High School, Gaylen...