Obituaries

Aug 12, 2024

John Stephen Phelps, 52, of Stoddard, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2024, while at work in Harrisville. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 18, 1971, the son of Timothy and Roberta (Linn) Phelps.

John was raised in CT and moved to NH after high school.  He loved the outdoors and was known for being...

Jul 28, 2024

Perhaps you once saw John walking to the Episcopal church on Sunday or having lunch with his grandson William every Saturday at the diner or Subway. Maybe you went on a Harris Center hike with him, or he shared his stories of hiking on almost every continent on the planet. He might have convinced you to contribute to the...

Jul 28, 2024

Cheryl E. Wilder, 72, of Peterborough NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 28, 2024, after a three-year battle with cancer.   Cheryl was  born in Torrington, CT on February 23, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Jeanne (Sparks) Titcomb.

Cheryl enjoyed her time working locally at Hellmers Publishing, Softlanding Systems and Staff...

Jul 28, 2024

Ellen Ryder Kaplin, 79, of Antrim NH, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2024.  She was born in Brockton, MA on January 28, 1945, the daughter of Allen and Gertrude (Howard) Foye.

Ellen grew up on her father's farm in West Bridgewater Massachusetts with five siblings. She graduated from West Bridgewater high school where she...

Jul 21, 2024

Evelyn (Rust) Stanley of Peterborough, NH, peacefully departed this life on July 21, 2024, at the age of 95, surrounded by her family. Evelyn's life was a testament to her faith in Christ Jesus and her family, leaving a void that can never be filled. Her steadfast support and tenacious spirit gleamed in all aspects of her life. She...

Jul 20, 2024

Thomas C. (Tom) LaFortune, 85, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester on July 20, 2024.  He was born in Winchendon, MA, on November 6, 1938, the son of Napoleon and M. Alice (Durocher) LaFortune.

Tom lived in Dublin, NH, for 54 years. He was a devoted parishioner of Divine Mercy (St. Peter’s),...

Jul 7, 2024

Gregg A. Maki died peacefully but unexpectedly in his sleep on July 7, 2024. He was born on October 6th, 1964 in Floresville, TX to Dorothy Dahood (Plummer) and Jack Maki. He was then raised in Goffstown by Dottie and her loving husband John Dahood.

Gregg graduated from Goffstown High School, class of 1983. He was most...

Jul 2, 2024

Warren M. Howe, aged 90, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Jaffrey, NH. Born on April 12, 1934, in Lyndeborough, NH, Warren was a dedicated family man, a respected mold maker and admirer of all things mechanical.

Warren graduated from Wilton High School in 1952 and proudly served in the National Guard for nine years, dedicating...

Jun 16, 2024

James E. Babcock passed away at his home in Peterborough, NH on June 16, 2024.  He was two weeks away from turning 94 years old.

Mr. Babcock was born in Woburn, MA, raised in Melrose, MA and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1948.  After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army...

Jun 15, 2024

Bertha Arlina Koskela Harris, 99, died peacefully at Spring Village at Summerhill Assisted Living on June 15, 2024.

Born on the family farm in Dublin, NH November 2, 1924, Bertha was the eighth child of Otto Richard and Maria Elizabeth (Qvist) Koskela.

Bertha talked fondly of her grammar school days at Dublin Consolidated School. She...

Jun 6, 2024

Richard (Dick) Gorham Higley passed away peacefully at RiverMead Lifecare Retirement Community in Peterborough, NH on June 6, 2024, at the age of 96.  Dick was born on December 27, 1927, to the late Clifford (Kip) W. Higley, Jr. and Mary Gorham Higley in Hudson Falls, NY where he was raised and educated along with his younger siblings John...

Jun 2, 2024

Diane Marie Sturtevant passed away peacefully at her home in Winchester, New Hampshire on June 2, 2024.   She was born in Norwood, Massachusetts on October 12, 1960, the daughter of Alfred and Aline (Premont) Gelinas.

Diane was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts and spent her life in New England, forming meaningful friendships wherever she lived and worked. She...

May 22, 2024

Kay Gertrude (Davidson) Anderson crossed the rainbow bridge on May 22, 2024, at the age of 75, after a brief but valiant battle against cancer. She passed away at home with her husband and nine dogs, including her beloved Teddy and Little Martha. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Tom, her son Dorian Lucca of Portland,...

May 20, 2024

Shirley M. Franchi, 94, of Peterborough, NH, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. Shirley was born on April 8, 1930, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Kobe Hearne. Shirley lived in Peterborough for the past 35 years, previously living in Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Shirley attended schools in Melrose,...

May 15, 2024

Oscar Somerset, Jr, 76, of Somersworth, NH passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough. He was born in Dover, NH on March 15, 1948, the son of Oscar and Barbara (Jones) Somerset.

Oscar was raised in South Berwick, ME where he attended local schools. He joined the US Navy Reservist when...

May 12, 2024

SERVICE UPDATE:  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the family home at 40 Sugarbush Road, Hancock, NH.  (Rain location:  Hancock Vestry, Main Street, Hancock, NH)

Richard William Babcock Nevell, 76, of Hancock passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024 at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough with...

Apr 27, 2024

Maxine L. “Wickie” Teates passed away peacefully, and surrounded by the love of her family, on April 27, 2024, at Spring Village at Summerhill in Peterborough.

Wickie was born in Peterborough on April 22, 1948, the daughter of Elwyn and Diane (Girard) Smith.

She was raised in Peterborough, graduating from Peterborough High School in 1966. ...

Apr 23, 2024

Lucien “Butch” Joseph Theriault, 82, of Peterborough passed away quietly on the morning of April 23, 2024 at RiverMead in Peterborough, NH after a period of decline due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.

Butch, as he was lovingly known was born in New Haven, CT on May 13, 1941, the son of Lucien Theriault and Rita (Theriault)...

Apr 14, 2024

Beverly R. Gienty, 88, of Windsor, CT, formerly of Peterborough, Dublin, Francestown, and Jaffery NH passed away on April 14, 2024, at Kimberly Hall South, Windsor, CT.    She was the widow of Edward H. Gienty.  Beverly was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada on February 29, 1936, the daughter of the late John Albert and Eva Maude (Stevens) Rogers....

Apr 13, 2024

Bonnie (Adams) Paquette, 65, of Bennington NH, passed away on April 13th, 2024, at Concord Hospital, surrounded by her family. The daughter of Ruth Greeley and Robert Adams, she was born on November 20th, 1958, at Monadnock Community Hospital.

Bonnie grew up in West Wilton, spending her youth among grandparents and many cousins. She graduated from Wilton-Lyndeborough...