Obituaries

Dec 10, 2018

Violet Despres, 88, of Peterborough, passed away on December 10, 2018 after a period of failing health.  She was born in Peterborough on February 24, 1930,  the daughter of Joseph and Minnie (Sweeney) Sangermano.

Vi was raised in Peterborough and attended Peterborough schools, graduating high school in 1948.  She worked at NH Ball Bearings for thirteen years,...

Nov 21, 2018

A complete obituary will be published soon.

Nov 21, 2018

Eric J. Resseguie, Sr, 51 of Antrim, died on November 21, 2018 at his home after a period of declining health.  He was born in Columbia, TN on November 2, 1967, the son of Donald and Joyce (Liseno) Resseguie.

Eric was a man of many talents. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, as well as small welding jobs, and...

Nov 19, 2018

Hancock, NH -  On November 19, 2018 Bill Eva passed away suddenly doing what he loved, working on his family farm.  Bill was born at the Peterborough Hospital on September 5, 1936.  He was the son of Adella (Canterbury) and William James “Jimmy” Eva of Hancock, NH.

A Hancock native, Bill's early days instilled in him his...

Nov 17, 2018

Christopher H. Chandler, 37, of Alstead, died on November 17, 2018 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident.  He was born in Peterborough on November 20, 1980, the son of Clifton Chandler and Patricia (Boudreau) Estes.

He grew up in the Monadnock Region and attended ConVal Regional High School.  He loved to...

Nov 14, 2018

Joseph Loughery, 59, of Dublin, NH, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2018. Joe, who was affectionately known as Papa Joe, was born on April 17, 1959 in New Britain, CT. He was a devoted and loving son to Joan and Jack Loughery of Venice, FL and was married to his best friend and the love of his life...

Nov 12, 2018

Sarah W. Winchester, age 95, of Concord, NH, formerly of Greenfield, NH, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2018.  She retained her encyclopedic memory until the end.  She was born in her grandmother’s house on Cape Cod, on November 23, 1922, the second child of Horace and Hannah (Whittemore) Woodard.  She was a graduate of  Bridgewater State College. After...

Oct 30, 2018

Mary Ann Sherk (Chase, Canney ), 72, of Rochester, passed away at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough after a period of failing health, on October 30, 2018.   She was born in Rochester, NH on January 28, 1946 and was raised there by her parents Weymouth and Helen (Bickford) Canney.

Mary Ann attended Spaulding High School, Her career...

Oct 21, 2018

Dorinda Zachos, 59 formerly of Bennington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 21, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester.  Dee Dee was in a tragic car accident on July 10, 1983 that caused a severe brain injury, she has remained in a coma ever since.  Following her accident, she was a patient at The Greenery...

Oct 14, 2018

Deborah J. Russell died Sunday October 14, 2018, in Concord after a long period of declining health.  She was surrounded by family at the time of her death.  She was born in Peterborough January 30, 1954, to Clifford T. and Beulah (Jones) Russell.

Deborah grew up in Greenfield, attended Conval and lived in the area for most...

Oct 13, 2018

John Banks was born June 4, 1931 at Bridgeport, CT hospital.  He was given a name that had been in the family for every generation since the 1800’s.

John grew up on a Fairfield, CT farm driving tractors, hay trucks and other farm machines.  In the winter he  enjoyed ice skating and sledding.  His best friend, John...

Oct 12, 2018

Services will be private.

Oct 11, 2018

Bruce E. Burke, 65, of Peterborough, passed away at Monadnock Community Hospital after a lengthy illness, on October 11, 2018.   He was born in Portland, ME on December 11, 1952 the son of Charles and Rose (Ratte) Burke.

Bruce had two passions; one for classic and antique cars and another for animals. He never lost his sense...

Oct 10, 2018

Geraldine L. Ware, 92 of Hancock, passed away peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center, while surrounded by the love of her family, on October 10, 2018.  She was born in Antrim on August 14, 1926, the daughter of George Edwin Smith and Lizzie May (Wheeler) Smith.

Geraldine (Gerry) loved her native state of New Hampshire.  She grew up...

Oct 9, 2018

Madelyn “Madge” Virginia Gehling (nee Brown), 100, died October 9, 2018 in the presence of her loved ones at her home at Scott-Farrar in Peterborough, NH.  Born December 20, 1917 in Mansfield, MA to Herbert and Edwina (nee Sibley) Brown, Madge was raised in Ashland, MA.

In 1939, she entered the Jackson School for Women at Tufts...

Oct 3, 2018

Raymond F. Turner, 86, of Peterborough, passed away in his home, in the loving presence of his wife, on October 3, 2018. He was born in Jaffrey, NH on June 13, 1932, the son of Leon Turner and Clara (Jackson) Turner.

Raymond was raised in Jaffrey and attended local schools there.  After finishing his enlistment with the...

Oct 2, 2018

It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard Irvin Sawyer shares that on October 2, 2018, at his home Dick lost his courageous fight against glioblastoma.

He was born in Woodsville, NH on April 24, 1936, the youngest son of Harry and Lillian (Dustin) Sawyer.  Dick graduated from Woodsville High School in 1954. Following graduation,...

Sep 27, 2018

B. Frances Gerbereux, 90, of Peterborough, NH passed away peacefully at RiverMead Lifecare Community while surrounded by the love of her family, on September 27, 2018.  She was born in Middleburg, VA on June 30, 1928, the daughter of Arthur Houchin and Eva (Utterback) Houchin.

Fran (“Frankie”) was a beloved mother, devoted wife and dear friend to...

Sep 23, 2018

For 82 years, Jean Ann Peterson (née Redington) woke up happy. Born on January 19th, 1936, and passing away on September 23, 2018, she devoted every day of her life to sharing her passion for music, art, and beauty with the people she loved. And no one’s love was bigger.

Jean had an unparalleled fashion sense. When...

Sep 19, 2018

Lucy Rivers Gammons, 93, of Peterborough, NH, formerly of Simsbury, Conn. passed away peacefully on September 19, 2018, while surrounded by the love of her family and friends.  Lucy lived with her family in Simsbury for over sixty years, raising her children and participating in many community activities.  She was a loving wife and mother, grandmother and very recently...