Obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2021

Christine Kelly, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021, at her son’s home, in Dublin, New Hampshire.  She was born on January 9, 1924 in Mobile, Alabama to Robert and Myrtice Shackleford. A Southern belle in all respects, she enriched our lives here in ‘the North’ with her grace, beauty, and warm-hearted ways.

Christine married...

Mar 1, 2021

Richard A Ryan, 90, of Peterborough, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021. He was a beloved family man survived by his wife of 47 years, Anne K Ryan, as well as his three children Kathryn

A. Ryan-Thaanum, Richard Ryan, Margaret Ryan West and a daughter, Durga Mayee Mitchell, who predeceased him. He also has...

Feb 19, 2021

Suzanne-Martha Piper Chandler, born February 2, 1931 passed away peacefully at Scott Farrar at Peterborough on February 19, 2021, where she had been living since 2016.    At Scott Farrar she enjoyed many special friendships and was an active participant in nearly every activity offered.  Suzanne (Sandy) recently celebrated her 90thbirthday with 90 written memories provided by her family members,...

Feb 14, 2021

Laurel Humphrey, age 62, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on February 14th, 2021, after a brief illness.

Laurel was born in Needham, MA on November 1, 1958 to Kenneth and Shirley (Bruce) Fields. Laurel moved to Peterborough as a small child and spent most of her life here graduating...

Feb 13, 2021

Linda Bullard Bastedo (1950-2021), longtime resident of Dublin, NH, died peacefully at home on February 13 after battling with a terminal illness. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend, Linda was surrounded by her children Kip and Spencer, and by her husband of forty years, Philip Russell “Rusty” Bastedo.

Daughter of Jean Spencer and Roger Bullard,...

Feb 4, 2021

Janet P. Mason, age 92, passed away peacefully at Rivermead in Peterborough on February 4, 2021.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 13, 1928, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Blazsovics) Polich.

She will be laid to rest with her husband, Robert M. Mason at Pine Hill Cemetery, Peterborough, NH.

Feb 4, 2021

Danielle Carroll Phillips, 45, of Hancock (formerly of Nashua) passed away suddenly on February 4, 2021 surrounded with love from her fiancé, Derek McFarland.  She was born in Memphis, TN on April 3, 1975 to the late Howard and Martha (Carroll) Phillips.

Danielle attended Nashua schools where many of her lifelong friendships began.  Throughout her life, Danielle...

Feb 1, 2021

Dorothea “Ann” Munn, age 94, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Scott Farrar Home on February 1, 2021, after complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ann was born in Atlanta, GA on August 13, 1926, to Raymond C. and Dorothy E. (Persons) Hamlin. Her older sister Barbara J. Haynes (Bobbe) predeceased her in 2016....

Jan 31, 2021

Joan S. Huntington died peacefully on January 31, 2021 at Rivermead Retirement Community in Peterborough New Hampshire at the age of 95. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on March 15, 1925 and was the daughter of Douglas Craig Stewart and Josephine Haley Stewart.

Joan married her loving husband, David S. Huntington, on September 6, 1945 and...

Jan 22, 2021

Carl Justin Britton, Sr., 87, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center on January 22, losing his battle with the COVID-19 virus as have so many in our communities. During his life, he was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, as well as a memorable teacher, principal, navy sailor, musician, policeman and selectman....

Jan 18, 2021

Frank M. Almeida died January 18, 2021.  The oldest of nine children, he was born on his grandparent’s farm in Allentown PA on February 1, 1926 to Louis Almeida and Goldie (Comp) Almeida. The family later moved to Long Island, New York, where he lived most of his adult life.

He attended Sewanhaka High School in Floral...

Jan 14, 2021

Carol Elaine McLaren, age 90 of Temple, NH, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on January 14, 2021. She was born in Albany, NY on December 11, 1930, the daughter of Stephen and Helen (Thatcher) Francisco.

Carol grew up in Ticonderoga, NY but lived for many years in Ballston Spa,...

Jan 11, 2021

Eleanor Peters Lesser passed away at RiverMead Lifecare Community in Peterborough, NH, on January 11, 2021, at the age of 94.  She was pre-deceased by her husband of 70 years, Jack, who died in November 2020.

Ellie was born on July 8, 1926 in Warren, Pa. to Francis R. “Frank” and Marguerite Harrington Peters, and grew up...

Jan 9, 2021

Sarah (Sally) Watson Gilliatt died peacefully on January 9, 2021 in Hancock, NH at the age of 80.

Sally was born in Boston to her English mother, Joan Harrison Watson, and her American father, Paul Barron Watson.  They lived in Milton, MA. In 1958, she graduated from Beaver Country Day School.  Sally studied Early Child Development at...

Jan 5, 2021

Harry Cowles Lord, age 93 of New Hampton, passed away peacefully at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia on January 5, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born in Framingham, MA on April 1, 1927 the son of George W. and Frances Eugenia (Wood) Lord.

The main focus and pride of Harry's life was his time...

Jan 5, 2021

Jean B. Randle, age 90 of New Ipswich, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Ellen, on January 5, 2021.  She was born in Boston, MA, on August 5, 1930, the daughter of Frederick and Ethel (Davidson) Brenton.

Jean was raised in the Boston area.  After graduating from Newton North High School, where she met...