Obituaries

Aug 21, 2018

Etta Batchelder, nee Corvese, passed away after a long illness on August 21st, 2018. Etta was born on March 13th, 1923 to Elsabetta and Ernesto Corvese in Providence, RI. She is pre-deceased by her parents and a sister, Angela DelGallo, of Cranston, RI. Etta was a talented musician and performer, devoted teacher, adored sister and aunt, and beloved wife...

Aug 18, 2018

Michael D. Millett, 21, of Rindge, passed away on August 18, 2018.  He was born in Peterborough on July 12, 1997, the son of David and Kristin (Casagrande) Millett.

If you knew Michael, you witnessed his undeniable smile that lit up any room and twinkle in his eyes that drew you in.  With a fantastic wit, he...

Aug 4, 2018

Eileen passed away peacefully at home with her family in Peterborough, NH on August 4, 2018 at the age of almost 96. Her beloved husband Sherwood R. Sprague pre-deceased her. She leaves her daughter, Karen Loudon, and son-in-law Richard Loudon, of Peterborough; and her son Robert Sprague, and daughter-in-law Rhonda Sprague, of Canton, Georgia. She has four grandchildren:  Jeffrey...

Aug 2, 2018

Peterborough, NH – Charles Whitney Collier, 70, of Dublin, NH and formerly of Wellesley, MA, died on Thursday, August 2 at RiverMead, a continuing care community in Peterborough, NH with his wife and sons by his side. He had been a resident of the special care unit at RiverMead for fifteen months.

Charlie was born in Wellesley,...

Jul 31, 2018

Kenneth W. Belcher, 91, of Peterborough, passed away at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, after a brief illness, on July 31, 2018.  He was born in Weymouth, MA on July 9, 1927, the son of Harold and Emily (Files) Belcher.

Ken was raised in Weymouth, MA.   After a 30 year career in the United States Marines as...

Jul 23, 2018

Cheryl Lynn Newcomb, 46, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at The Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock while surrounded by the love of her family, on July 23, 2018. She was born in Keene on April 27, 1972.

Cheryl lived in Peterborough throughout the duration of her life. She worked at Staff...

Jul 4, 2018

Shirley A. Earley, 81, of Peterborough, passed away at Monadnock Community Hospital, after suffering complications from multiple illnesses, on July 4, 2018.  She was born in Goffstown, NH on June 29, 1937, the daughter of Charles and Mary Rich.

Shirley was raised in the Monadnock Region and lived her entire life there.   She worked many jobs in...

Jul 4, 2018

On July 4, 2018, longtime Peterborough resident, Karen Anne McDonough, died peacefully at Catholic Medical Center after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. Karen was born in Malden, MA and was the eldest of three children of John and Sheila McDonough. Her brother Michael predeceased her.  She leaves her sister Mary of Cambridge, MA.

Karen was...

Jun 29, 2018

Harold J. Wilson, 70, of Bennington, died peacefully at his home, after a long illness, while surrounded by the love of his children, on June 29, 2018.  He was born in Grasmere, NH on January 11, 1948, the son of Herbert Wilson and Evelyn (Rollins) Wilson.

Harold was raised in Bennington and made his home there his...

Jun 22, 2018

Peter Clark Chamberlain, 70, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at Westwood Center in Keene on June 22, 2018.  He was born in Peterborough on October 20, 1947, the son of Norman Paul Chamberlain and Elizabeth Mae Clark.

Peter attended local schools and then enlisted in the United States Army.   He held various jobs over the years and...

Jun 14, 2018

Robert W. Bryer, 74, of Hancock, passed away peacefully at his home after a very long illness, while surrounded by the love of his family on June 14, 2018. He was born in Peterborough on February 11, 1944 , the son of Herbert Bryer and Doris (Stacy).

Robert “Bob” was raised in Antrim and lived there until...

Jun 11, 2018

James Edmund Howard, 84, of Peterborough, passed away on June 11, 2018 at Summerhill Assisted Living.  He was born in White Horse, PA on July 11, 1933, the son of James M. Howard and Alice (Wise) Howard.

Jim was born on the Howard Family Farm in Lancaster County, PA. He earned a B.A. from Franklin and Marshall...

Jun 11, 2018

Anita Miller, 78, of Rindge, passed away, after a brief illness, on June 11, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH.    She was born in Peterborough, NH on September 8, 1939, the daughter of Joseph Sangermano and Minnie (Sweeney) Sangermano.

Anita is a lifelong resident of the area, having been raised and residing in Peterborough her...

May 23, 2018

Thomas Clifton Maxim, 34, of Peterborough, NH and formerly of Greenville, MI, passed away in Peterborough, NH on Wednesday, May 23.

Born on February 3, 1984, Tom was a lover of music, education, advocacy, the great outdoors and his Country.  Upon graduating high school in 2002, Tom enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving his country...

May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Andrew David Bolduc, age 55, of Hancock, New Hampshire, surrounded by his loving family, passed into the welcoming arms of Jesus, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Andrew was born in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire on August 29, 1962, the sixth child of Roland Henry Bolduc and Marie Adelaide...

May 17, 2018

John “Jack” Roper, 86, of Hancock NH, passed away after a period of declining health, on May 17, 2018 at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. He was born in Richmond Hill, NY on October 5, 1931, the son of John Roper and Bertha (Harper) Roper.

Jack was raised in Port Washington, NY and graduated from Port Washington...

May 16, 2018

A complete obituary will be published soon.

May 11, 2018

Scott Douglas Baker, 57, of Peterborough, passed away at his home on May 11, 2018.  He was born in Peterborough on April 5, 1961  the son of Douglas Baker and Dorothy (Helsberg) Baker.

Scott was a wood whisperer and skilled craftsman who loved building and creating.  He enjoyed refurbishing old wood into new and beautiful creations. He...

May 10, 2018

On May 10, 2018, Nancy Camp Ross, our beloved Mom, and wife of Larry Ross, passed peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by all of her children, escorting her home with words of comfort and love.

Nancy Ames Camp was born the first of 4 children on December 26, 1938, in New York City, to Raymond Russell and...

May 10, 2018

Judith I. Mills, 73, of Hancock, died at her home, while surrounded by the love of her family, on May 10, 2018.  She was born in Danvers, MA on April 8, 1945, the daughter of John H. Lang and Thelma (Fosberg) Lang.

Judith was raised in Danvers, MA and attended local schools there.   She moved to Wenham,...