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Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services, located at 25 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH, 03458, is a trusted and compassionate funeral home that has been serving the community for many years. The funeral home is dedicated to providing personalized and dignified funeral services to families in their time of need. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on supporting those who are grieving, Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services is the perfect choice for families seeking a meaningful and memorable farewell for their loved ones.

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Stacey Guyette - September 27, 1957 - April 21, 2022

Departed: 04/21/2022 (Peterborough)

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Susette (Adams) Villaume - Unknown - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Susette (Adams) Villaume, 90, was called home to God on April 13, 2022.

Sue was born in New Haven, CT to John A. and Mabel (Rice) Adams. She grew up in New London, and Norwich, CT, and graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in 1950. She attended the University of Connecticut prior to St Luke’s School of Nursing in NYC, from which she graduated in 1954.

She married Henry F Villaume in 1954. They lived in Charleston, SC and Boothbay, ME during his Navy years, when they welcomed their son, Rick. They settled in Peterborough, NH in 1957. Daughter Betsy and son Peter joined Rick while the family lived in Peterborough.

After several years in Emmaus, PA, Sue and her family returned to NH, this time to the Mount Washington Valley – to a lovely White Mountain cottage in Intervale, where Sue and Henry lived until 2016, when Henry passed away. Sue remained in the home until 2017, when she returned to Peterborough, near her son, Rick, and daughter, Betsy. Most recently, Sue lived in a care home in Warner, NH.

Always active in her local Episcopal Church, Sue taught Sunday School in Emmaus, PA and at Christ Church in N. Conway, NH. Sue was also an active and long-time Altar Guild member at Christ Church.

One of Sue’s favorite activities was ice skating. She taught a number of local children how to skate. She was a supporter of the Ham Arena in Conway, NH and skated there regularly, including supporting the local figure skating group.

Perhaps her second favorite physical activity was swimming. Sue was a regular at the White Mountain Aquatic Center. She continued to enjoy swimming at the Bond Wellness Center after returning to Peterborough.

Sue was a lifelong needlewoman, as all the women in her family have been. She most enjoyed knitting, sewing, quilting, cross stitch, and crewel embroidery. Sue’s English smocked outfits for young children were sold through the NH League of Craftsmen and by special order. She was a member of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America, and she was actively involved in the early days of the Smocking Arts Guild of America, participating at the national board level.

Sue was also an avid reader, especially of mysteries and biography. She enjoyed reading so much, that she took on a part-time job at the North Conway (Pope Memorial) Library.

She was fascinated by genealogy and spent many years documenting the Adams (paternal) side of her family back many generations. She was a member of the New England Genealogical Society for many years.

We will miss her.

Sue leaves her son, Rick, and daughter-in-law, Debra Sidebottom of Peterborough, NH; daughter, Betsy Villaume, and son-in-law Ken MacLeod of Hancock, NH; son Peter, and daughter-in-law Laura of Bartlett, NH; grandson Patrick of Easton, PA; sister-in-law Lizzie Villaume of St. Charles, IL; nephew David Walker and his family – Kate, Ellie, Marc and Jake – of St. Charles, IL; niece Katherine Walker of Los Angeles, CA; Laura’s family – Amanda Carroll, Monica, Yiram, Isaac, and Isaiah Villanueva; and several cousins.

Sue’s funeral will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 7, 2022. at Christ Church Episcopal, 16 Pine Street, North Conway, NH. The interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain, CT.

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Alan Zeller - April 19, 1946 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Alan John Zeller, 75, of Peterborough, NH, passed away at his home on the morning of April 6, 2022.  He was born in Chicago Heights, IL in 1946, the son of John and Lucille (Wagner) Zeller.

Alan grew up and was educated in Chicago Heights and graduated with the class of 1964 from Marian Catholic High School.  He did a further 2 years of education at Prairie State College before joining the Navy for six years as an electronics technician.  He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when he got married and started a family.  Upon leaving the navy in the early 70s, Alan got a job with Hewlett-Packard in Massachusetts as an analytical engineer and then chemical engineer, with HP-spinoff, Agilent Technologies.  He retired after 35 years and moved from Hollis to Peterborough, NH. It was in Peterborough that he found great joy in contributing to the community and participated on multiple town planning boards and committees and was a member of the American Legion, participating in the Memorial Day parade every year.  He was passionate about cars and was always reading and learning about latest trends and models that caught his eye.  He was also an avid organic gardener and cook, believing in good food for a healthy lifestyle.

Alan is survived by his wife of 51 years, Roberta L. Zeller; his daughter, Laura J. Obbard, son-in-law Andy Obbard, and grandson William G. Obbard of South Woodstock, VT; and his dear sister, Joyce L. Glandon of Crete, IL.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Peterborough Community Center, 25 Elm Street, Peterborough, NH.

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Edmund Henault - February 19, 1937 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Edmund L. Henault, 85, of Peterborough, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Peterborough on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Ed was born on February 19, 1937 to Edmund L. Henault and Helen E. (L’Esperance) Henault of Fitchburg, Massachusetts.  He grew up in Fitchburg and Lunenburg, attending Saint Bernard’s High School and working in his father’s ESSO gas station throughout high school.  At the end of senior year, he, Bud Fortin, and Harry Downes walked uptown and joined the Navy in 1955.

He received a Fleet Appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and graduated in 1961.  Three days later he married his sweetheart, Muriel A. McGinley.

While serving on the USS Vogelgesang DD862, USS Charles H. Roan DD853, and USS McCaffrey DD860 he engaged in the challenge of antisubmarine warfare. When in port he enjoyed a less strenuous time at the Officers Club.

After starting a family with Muriel and finishing his military service, Ed returned to school to receive an MBA from Babson College while working for Polaroid in manufacturing and human resources. He relocated to Peterborough after he became the plant manager for Millipore in Jaffrey. He went on to serve as the Vice President of Human Resources at Waters Chromatography Division.  Later he transitioned his experience into a successful consulting career—OSI Pharmaceuticals, was one of his favorites.

An avid fisherman, he had diverse adventures such as bone fishing in the Bahamas, pike and lake trout fishing in New Hampshire and Maine, and blue fish and striper fishing in the waters off Chatham.  He was often in the company of his long-time friend, Dick Bickford, his cousin, Leo Bray, and son, Tom.  He enjoyed trips to Northern Canada with Dan Legere and Steve Cole.  In winter, he would brave the cold to ice fish with friends.

During his retirement, he was a dedicated member of Trout Unlimited, the Peterborough Town Budget Committee, and the Open Space Committee.  In his work for the Open Space Committee, he was particularly proud of his part in conserving the land that would later become the Hiroshi Loop Trail.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Muriel. They enjoyed visiting the Florida Keys, taking river cruises in Europe, and exploring places like the Grand Canyon. Annual trips to the beach in Maine and to ski resorts with their family were welcome traditions.

He is also survived by his children: Elizabeth (Henault) Curtis, her husband John “Jack” Curtis, Jr., and their daughters Kathryn “Kate” Curtis and Mariah Curtis; Thomas Henault and his wife Lori (DesRoches) Henault, and their daughters Emily Henault and Margaret “Molly” Henault; and Amy Henault of New York. Their many friends considered Ed a wonderful, funny, quick witted, and caring man. Ed was truly beloved by all.

Visiting hours will be held on April 4, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm at Jellison Funeral Home, 25 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on April 5, 2022, at 11am at Divine Mercy Parish, 12 Church Street, Peterborough, NH.

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Sylvia Taylor - September 01, 1936 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: On March 29, 2022, Sylvia A.M. Taylor passed away at Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after suffering from a debilitating stroke. Sylvia was, in a nutshell, independent. If you looked up independent in the dictionary, Sylvia’s picture would be listed as the definition. She was born in London, England on September 1, 1936, and was raised with 6 brothers (William, Owen, Reg, Ron, Doug, and Dave) and one sister, Ireen (Reen). Sylvia and Reen spent much of their childhood in Wales as evacuees during the war living with their Aunt. Reen and Sylvia were more than sisters; they were the best of friends. When Reen passed away in February of 2020, Sylvia was never really the same.

Sylvia came to America in 1971 and raised 4 children on her own while working at Brookstone and also as a bartender most evenings. Many locals who visited the Straw Hat, Ridan, Monadnock Country Club, or the Salzburg Inn back in the mid-70’s and 1980’s will probably still remember that petite, blond British bartender, who was quick with a joke, a drink, and a smile. However, if you were rude or disrespectful, she would throw you out of her bar, no matter how big or strong you thought you were.

Sylvia was well-loved by the many people she met over the years. The last few years of her life were spent at Payson Village in Rindge. After living alone for so many years, Sylvia relished the comradery and friendships she developed at Payson. Those friendships and bonds perhaps made the last few years of her life the happiest.

More than anything else though, Sylvia loved her grandchildren. She would talk about them for hours to anyone who would listen. A friend from Payson recently mentioned that Sylvia told him she had never experienced true love until she had grandchildren. The two grandchildren who lived close by would be treated to many weekends at Nana’s where she would take them mini-golfing, to the movie theater, shopping, and of course eat lots and lots of treats.

Sylvia is survived by her four children, Jeffrey Taylor of Rindge, Caron Leichtman and her husband Kerry, of Rockport, Maine, Fiona Oberrick and her husband John, of San Diego, California, and Laura Merzi and her husband Michael, of Greenfield, Sylvia’s beloved grandchildren, Connor Oberrick of Pensacola, Florida, Nicholas Merzi and Olivia Merzi of Greenfield. Sylvia also loved to pieces, her nephew David Britton and his wife Helen of Blidworth, Nottingham, England, and their children Sophie and Elliot.

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Dianne Chatfield - Unknown - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: The extended Chatfield family is deeply saddened by the recent death of Dianne Helen Chatfield on March 27, 2022 at her home in Peterborough NH. Dianne was born in Haverhill, NH in December of 1949 as Dianne Carver when her birth family lived in East Thetford, VT. Dianne is predeceased by her brother David. She leaves her beloved children, Seth Chatfield (wife, Sarah) and Sarah Chatfield-Seaver (husband, Jared), her beloved grandchildren, Ryan and Remy, her siblings Dale (wife, Kathleen), Donna, Dana (wife, Deborah), and Darren, David’s widow, Eva, her ex-husband Bill Chatfield (partner, Yvonne), and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dianne graduated from Easthampton (MA) high school, and attended Berkshire Community College as an art major. She moved to Boston after college where she met Bill. At that time, she was fondly known as the “finabulous buttun.” Shortly after they met, they moved to Brookline, then Weymouth, Braintree and Marshfield until they and their children moved to Peterborough in 1981. Her passions were her grandchildren and family, her cat Sweet Pete, painting, birds, wildlife, gardening, music, reading, poetry, baking for her family and friends, social justice, generosity to others, and the wonder of being alive.

A celebration of Dianne Chatfield's life will be held on April 30, 1-4 PM at Bass Hall (Monadnock Center for History and Culture), 19 Grove St. in Peterborough, open to all.  We encourage anyone whose life she touched to come and see some of her art & photos of her life and share your memories and thoughts.

Bass Hall’s current Covid protocol:  Regardless of vaccine status, masking is encouraged when inside if not eating or drinking (we will have light refreshments, doors will likely stay open). We will have plenty of masks available for anyone who needs one.

To further honor her memory, donations may be made in Dianne’s name to BLM Global, Southern Poverty Law Center, Tourette’s Syndrome Association, or a charity of choice.

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Kathryn "Kay" Boyer - October 16, 1928 - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Kathryn (Kay) Boyer (93) passed from this world March 13, 2022 at RiverMead Lifecare Community, Peterborough, NH surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was the wife of the distinguished educator Ernest Boyer, who held the top education post in the nation under President Carter.  She recounted their 40 years together in her 2014 memoir Many Mansions.  She was a pioneer in natural childbirth and holistic health, insisting that her own births proceed without the drugs that were typical of that era.  Later, as a midwife, she inspired others with these values.  A devout Christian, blessed with an endless joy of life, she never stopped thinking of ways to help those in need or to support her family in whatever way she could.

Kathryn Garis Tyson was born Oct. 16, 1928 in Creamery, PA to Isaiah and Katie Tyson, a devout Brethren in Christ (Anabaptist) family. Her father died when she was an infant and her grandparents took in the family of six. The stories of growing up on the farm of her Grandma Garis remained some of her fondest memories in her old age.  For high school she boarded at Messiah College in Grantham, PA where she met her beloved husband, Ernest Boyer of Dayton, Ohio.   After graduating from nursing school, she and her husband moved to Florida where he was the pastor of a small church. When he was offered a teaching position at Upland College in California they moved across the country. As her husband rose through the ranks in the academic world, she took on the demanding role of hostess for important gatherings.   They moved to Albany, NY in 1965 when he joined the State University of New York system, eventually becoming its chancellor.

The next move was to Washington when he was appointed Commissioner of Education by President Carter in 1977.  It was here she was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of training to become a midwife.  She delivered many babies in her career, including some of her own grandchildren and others under difficult conditions in Belize where one of her sons and his family lived.   She was president of the American College of Nurse Midwives Foundation and founded a program to educate teenage mothers on parenting and help them stay in school. Later she received an honorary degree for her service from Hood College in Maryland.

She moved to Princeton, NJ in 1981 when her husband was named president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.  After his death in 1995 she was active in the community and her church in Princeton. She organized a women’s Bible fellowship, formed a Chinese women’s group, and managed a marriage-support group for women where her gracious leadership and contagious enthusiasm for life forged long-lasting friendships.   The last years of her life were spent in Peterborough, New Hampshire at RiverMead Lifecare Community.

She is survived by her sister Esther Tyson Boyer of Chico, California, sons Ernest, Jr. (Sondy) of Sunnyvale, California, Craig (Flora) of Rosebud, Texas, Paul (Hilary) of Ithaca, NY, daughter Beverly (Dale Coye) of Wilton, NH, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.   A memorial service will be held at the former Perkiomen Valley Brethren in Christ Church (46 Trappe Rd. Collegeville, PA) at 4 PM on May 21, 2022.

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Serge Sacharuk - January 01, 1928 - March 12, 2022

Departed: 03/12/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Serge Sacharuk died, peacefully, at his home at Rivermead in Peterborough, New Hampshire on March 12, 2022. Since 1960, before moving to Peterborough in 2019, he was a long-time resident of Wenham, Massachusetts where he raised his family with his wife, Eva.  Serge leaves his children and their spouses: Peter and Diana Sacharuk of Portland, ME, Nina and Blake Anderson of Dublin, NH, and Greg and Lisa Sacharuk of Hendersonville, TN; and grandchildren: Alexandra, Frazer, Nicholas, Katherine, Anastasia, and Christopher.

Serge was a chemical engineer for all of his professional life and worked for various plastic manufacturers in New England until he retired in 1990.  He was an active member of his church, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Salem, an avid tennis player at Bass River Tennis Club for over 50 years, loved skiing, refinishing “olden things”, and fishing in Rangeley, Maine. Above all, he loved his children, grandchildren and his wife, Eva, who predeceased him by 9 months.

Serge was born in Vladimir, Ukraine in 1928. During World War II, he was 16 years old when he left Ukraine on his own.  He eventually found a haven after the war in a United Nations displaced persons camp outside of Salzburg, Austria. While there, he earned his high school diploma and met his future wife, Eva. One week after emigrating to the United States, he began digging ditches for the New York Telephone Company.  Six months later he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his new country in the Korean War.  After his service in the army, he attended the University of Delaware graduating with a BS in Chemical Engineering and lettering in Soccer for Delaware’s Blue Hens.

A memorial service will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Salem, Massachusetts, at 124 Bridge Street  https://www.saintjohnsukr.com/ on Friday May, 20th at 10:30am followed by a burial in Wenham Cemetery with a reception to follow.

Memorial donations in memory of Serge Sacharuk may be made to The Ukrainian Relief fund at the American Red Cross.

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Steven Terry - September 06, 1951 - March 06, 2022

Departed: 03/06/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Steven Lloyd Terry, age 70 of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at Summer Hill Assisted Living on March 6, 2022.  He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the son of Lloyd E. and Dolores E. (Nilsson) Terry.

He graduated from Salem Central High School and United Technical Institute, Milwaukee, WI.  Steve married Beverly R. Prestay on June 12, 1971.  They lived in the Salem and Burlington, Wisconsin area before retiring to Wallace, Michigan. He had a lifetime career in construction and home design.  Besides being self-employed, he worked for several local construction companies and Habitat for Humanity.

Steve enjoyed serving on church council for both Holy Name of Jesus Church, Wilmot, Wisconsin and St. Mary’s Church, Burlington, Wisconsin.  He loved to camp and travel, drag racing and a good fish fry.

Steve is survived by his wife, Beverly, daughter, Nicole (Paul) Getman, brother, David (Gail) Terry, and sister Sue (Lee) Palecek.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Services will be held privately for the family.

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Regena "Gena" R McCarthy - May 19, 1961 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Gena (Regena) R. McCarthy died peacefully at home on March 5, 2022, after battling metastatic breast cancer for more than 6 years. Gena was born in Peterborough, NH on May 19, 1961, and aside from some time spent in Florida she lived her life nearby to family and friends in the NH area.

She was predeceased in death by her mother Marjorie (Eaves) Nielsen, her stepfather Elden Nielsen, and her father James McCarthy.

She is survived by her sisters Kathy Fiske and her husband Tim of Temple, NH, and Rebekkah McCarthy and her partner Bob Kelly of Richmond, NH. Gena also leaves behind her aunts Betty Nutting of West Suffield, CT and Mary Lawler of Jaffrey NH, her beloved nieces Arianah Vanni Blanchard with whom she lived, Meg Vanni Dragon, and Tarali Kelly Wolfe as well as her dearest nephews Gregory, Jeremy, and Benjamin Fiske, her cherished great nieces and nephews, and several cousins.

Gena worked for many years at Harlow’s in Peterborough when it was owned by Harlow Richardson where she made many friends in the community. She had the pleasure of venturing out to sea with Harlow on his sailboat several times off the coast of Maine. She also worked at the Bedford Village Inn, owned her own housekeeping business, and finally worked at Monadnock Community Hospital where she made many more friends. Gena had a great sense of humor and the best laugh ever heard. Family and friends often joked that you could locate Gena by listening for her laugh. Gena could often be found chaperoning elementary school trips for her great nieces. She never passed a dog when out walking without saying hello – she loved all animals, music, the ocean, and all family things.

At Gena’s request, there will be no calling hours. There will be a small graveside service at the Dublin Cemetery in May. Gena would be thankful for donations made in her name to the Monadnock Humane Society or any other organization with the similar mission of supporting animals.

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John "Jack" Collins, Jr. - November 29, 1941 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: John “Jack” T. Collins, Jr. 80 of Westerly, RI, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH on March 4, 2022.  He was born in South Kingstown, RI on November 29, 1941 the son of John and Alice (Charette) Collins.

Jack was a graduate of Westerly High School where he served as vice president of his class. He also co-captained and lettered in both Baseball and Football. Upon graduation of high school, he joined the United States Air Force. Jack was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 17 for over fifty years.

Jack had a passion for fishing and sports. He coached little league baseball for several years and after having given it up, he was asked to coach again because they were in dire need. He agreed to coach, volunteering his own time selflessly. Upon retirement Jack enjoyed fishing as much as possible.  He loved spending time with his family, especially around the holidays, and watching as many baseball and football games as possible.  Jack also had a great love of dogs and had many beloved canine companions throughout his life.

Jack is survived by his daughter Noelle Paradis and her husband Brent Paradis;  his son John T. Collins and his wife Amy Collins; and his grandchildren, Emma Collins, Caleb Collins, and Benjamin Paradis.  Jack also leaves behind his sister-in-law Sally Steadman as well as generations of nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Michele (Conover) Collins.

A luncheon and celebration of Jack’s life will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at Venice Restaurant 165 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI 02891.

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Susan Moody - Unknown - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Susan S Moody, 61, of Greenfield, NH, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 5:00-8:00PM at Jellison Funeral Home, 25 Concord Street, Peterborough NH. A funeral service for Susan will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Greenfield Meeting House, 776 Forest Road, Greenfield NH. In honor of Susan's wishes, and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, or by visiting https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/ways-to-give/

A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

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Bernard Wayne Schneckenburger - September 09, 1933 - February 22, 2022

Departed: 02/22/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Bernard “Bernie” Wayne Schneckenburger, 88, of Hancock passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, after a period of failing health.  He was born on September 9, 1933, in Peoria, IL, to Jacob and Nellie (Snider) Schneckenburger.  After graduation from high school, Bernie joined the Navy to serve in the Korean War on the battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) and USS Roanoke (CL-145) and rose to the rank of First Class Petty Officer. After completing his service, Bernie attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering receiving a BS in Electrical Engineering.  After graduating college, he was employed by Boeing and then Sperry Gyroscope before joining Norden Systems’ Advanced RADAR Systems and Development in 1962 and retiring in 1989.  During his tenure with Norden, Bernie aided various defense contractors with the development and implementation of various RADAR systems for military organizations. Bernie was instrumental in the implementation of Joint STARS for the US Air Force.

After retiring, Bernie and his wife, Mary, moved to Hancock where they were able to enjoy beautiful New England together for over 30 years.  He served on the Hancock Planning Board and the Southwest Region Planning Commission.  Bernie started riding a motorcycle again at age 70 and rode until 85.  When the weather and roads would allow, he would go for a ride to enjoy the scenic countryside of NH and Mary was a frequent passenger. Bernie was an avid hunter and fisherman enjoying wilderness camping and fishing in ME and questing for the elusive whitetail in northern NH.  Bernie was given a Life Membership to the Peterborough Sportsman’s Club for his time on the Board, being instrumental in getting the first website up and running, and maintaining the trap and skeet machines.  He enjoyed target and clay target shooting and helping with needed repairs at the club.  Bernie was a volunteer with the NH Special Olympic Winter Games working alongside Mary.  Bernie will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Bernie is survived by his wife of over 45 years, Mary Schneckenburger, children Jane Tilly, Roger (Cindy) Schneckenburger, Julie (David Loveless) Schneckenburger, and Ainslie Zwieg; a niece, multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

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John O B Sewall - January 03, 1936 - February 21, 2022

Departed: 02/21/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: John Oscar Bagot Sewall, 86, formerly of Peterborough, passed away at Pleasant View Center in Concord, NH on February 21, 2022.  He was born in Peterborough on January 3, 1936, the son of Oscar and Barbara (Bagot) Sewall.

John was a 1958 graduate of West Point Academy and earned his BA and MA at Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar and rowed crew in the 107th (1961) famous boat race between Oxford and Cambridge.  John continued with a distinguished military career, serving in the United States Army for 33 years where he worked with NATO.  During his military career he earned several medals and awards including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, two Legion of Merit Awards, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart Award. He retired as a Major General in 1991.  After his retirement, he continued a life of service in the Balkans helping Bosnia and Croatia to construct ministries of defense.  He had a strong desire for world peace and was intent on doing his part to improve international relations.

John had a fierce love for his family and friends.  He enjoyed meeting people and attending social functions.  After his retirement, he enjoyed watching sports, mostly football.  He will be missed by those he encountered and influenced throughout his life.

John is survived by his wife Martha (Biesanz) Sewall; his son Michael Sewall along with his children Nathan, Sophie, and Maria; his daughter Susan Sewall along with her children Starr and Skye and their children Giana and Zion; his stepson Brian Gorges along with his wife Susan and their children, Phoebe, Molly and Josie.  John will also be missed by many close friends.

A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held on Friday May 27, 2022 at 11:00am at Dublin Town Cemetery, Dublin, NH.

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Matthew Rickey-Hale - October 28, 1985 - February 16, 2022

Departed: 02/16/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Matthew William Rickey-Hale, a resident of Peterborough NH, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the age of 36.  He was born in Greenfield, MA on October 28, 1985, the son of William Hale and Michelle Rickey. Matthew attended grade school in Greenfield, and later transferred to Kindle Farm School in Newfane, VT, where he earned his high school diploma.

After high school, Matthew relocated to Virginia, where he lived for many years. There, he worked for a tire service company, where he helped run the shop and worked as a mechanic. Following his time in Virginia, he returned north to New Hampshire to be closer to family. He worked for Ji-Cal Masonry, in Rindge, NH, as a construction laborer. Most recently, Matthew was a valued employee at Form-Up Foundations in Rindge, where he worked as a Rod Buster alongside his “Unk”, Uncle Jason.

Matthew was a loving and caring father, son, and brother. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do to help someone. He was a genuine, giving and protective friend to all. He had a passion for lifted trucks – he and his brother enjoyed attending truck drag races together. He also loved mudding, 4 wheelers, and video games.

Matthew was predeceased by his father, William J. Hale in 2017, his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Pecor in 2014, and his maternal grandfather, Edward W. Rickey Sr. in 2021 and his aunt Sherry Hale in 2021.

Matthew is survived by his children, Dominic, Maddasin  and Jordan and their mother Laura Dunn; his mother Michelle Rickey; his brothers, Michael Rickey and Vincent Hayes; his sisters, Ashley Rickey-Hale, Mercedes Hayes and Gretchen MacNeil; his step-mother Susan Campbell; his uncles, Edward W. Rickey Jr., “Unk” Jason Thayer and Louis Hale; his aunts Gloria Jardine, and Sue and Lisa Wickline; his great-aunt Francis Devine; his great uncles Ronald Pease, and his wife Laurie, and George McDonald.   Matthew also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of Matthew’s life will be held on Monday February 28, 2022 from 4:00 – 8:00PM at the Jaffrey VFW Hall, 12 Hathorn Road (off Route 202), Jaffrey, NH.

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Dorothy Peterson - May 06, 1926 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Donovan Peterson died February 12, 2022, at Rivermead Retirement Community in Peterborough. She was 95 years old.

Dorothy Peterson was born in Hanover, daughter of Francis B. and Mildred T. Donovan on May 6th, 1926. She graduated from Peterborough High School in the class of 1944 and attended Russell Sage and Mount Holyoke Colleges.  She married Walter Peterson, who later served as Governor of New Hampshire, in November of 1949.

Dorothy lived in Peterborough from the time she was three years old until her death. Along with serving as the First Lady of New Hampshire from 1969-1973, she lived a life of service to her family and community. She was active in supporting regional and statewide organizations, including the New Hampshire Lung Association, Monadnock Family Services, New Hampshire Public Radio, and many others. She was the first female president elected to the Monadnock Community Hospital Board of Trustees in 1978. Her involvement with the hospital dates back to when she was a volunteer, along with her mother, during World War II and she went on to serve for many years as a volunteer nurse’s aide.  A garden at the hospital was dedicated in her honor in 2011.

Dorothy also was president of the Peterborough Historical Society (now the Monadnock Center for History and Culture) and served on the board of directors for The Anna Philbrook Children's Foundation. She was active in All Saints Episcopal Church and for years ran the church Serendipity Shop. In 1997, Dorothy received, along with her husband, the Pettee Medal, the UNH Alumni Association's highest award, for their outstanding contributions to the state and UNH, and in 2010, the couple was awarded the UNH Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy. She continued her philanthropic and volunteer activity into her 90s and served as an honorary chair of the recently completed Peterborough Town Library renovation project.

The Petersons were lifelong education advocates. They founded the Walter and Dorothy Peterson Library Fund which enables new UNH faculty to purchase volumes for the university's library collection and endowed the Walter and Dorothy Peterson Scholarship for students of English education and writing at Plymouth State University. They had a deep involvement over many years with the Community College System of New Hampshire and with Franklin Pierce University where her husband served as President.

Dorothy Peterson leaves two children: Meg Petersen and Andrew Peterson and his wife Kirsten, seven grandchildren:  Jennifer Holland, Anna Cole, Sarah Medearis, Ellie Peterson, Sam González, Marc González, and Max Peterson. She also leaves five great-grandchildren.

A small funeral service for family and local friends will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 26th with Rev. Betsy Fowle officiating. Burial at Pine Hill Cemetery in Peterborough will take place in a service for family at a later time.

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Joan Spikol - March 20, 1934 - February 11, 2022

Departed: 02/11/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: A bright spark left the world on February 11, 2022. After a life full of love and joy, Joan Hermann Spikol peacefully passed away in Peterborough, NH.

Born on March 20, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, Joan spent her youth watching the Brooklyn Dodgers play at Ebbetts Field, skipping school to see Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday, and loving every dog in her neighborhood.

After attending Brooklyn College, Joan began her career as a second-grade teacher in the New York City public school system, where she taught for many years. Her classrooms were filled with playfulness, art, and always great books. She showed each student kindness and compassion.

She married the love of her life, David Spikol, in 1957. Together they had many wonderful adventures, including traveling in Europe, running an antique store, and raising their two children, Daniel and Susie. Although they raised their family in Brooklyn, each summer, they spent time in Newfane, Vermont, where their home was always open to many friends and family members.

Throughout her life, Joan loved animals. She brought her children regularly to the Bronx Zoo and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, where they were lucky enough to see such highlights as snowy owls, peregrine falcons, and American oystercatchers against the New York City skyline. Every fall for many years, she and Dave enjoyed time on top of Putney Mountain in Vermont, scanning the skies for migrating hawks.

For the past eight years, Joan and David lived at The Village at Rivermead in Peterborough, where she made many new friends and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow. David and her children are forever grateful for the tender and compassionate care Joan received from The Village’s Assisted Living staff.

No words would be complete about Joan without mentioning her love for life, family, her beloved dachshunds, and a dry martini.  She loved a good joke, speaking Italian, and her dear friends. She found great joy in being a part of her grandchildren’s lives, seeing them grow, and finding their own paths in the world. They will miss her sparkling eyes, a warm embrace, and encouraging smile.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, David Spikol, her son Daniel Spikol and his wife Lene Bull of Copenhagen Denmark, her daughter Susie Spikol of Hancock, and her grandchildren, Lily and Liam Denehy and David Faber.

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Janet Schaefer - April 07, 1932 - February 10, 2022

Departed: 02/10/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Janet “Jan” (Udall) Schaefer, beloved wife, aunt, and friend passed away on February 10, 2022 in Peterborough, New Hampshire. She was 89 years old.

Forever described as kind, gentle, and gracious, Janet devoted her life to helping others. Her generosity of spirit was legendary amongst all who knew her.

Born to Richard M. and Alma (Underwood) Udall in Gardner, MA, Janet spent summers at Underwood Farm in Jaffrey, NH. Upon graduating from Central High School in Valley Stream, NY where her father was Superintendent, she earned an Arts and Science degree from Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH in 1952.

Janet went on to become a well-respected executive secretary at the architectural firm, Eggers and Higgins, in New York City. While in their employ, she served as president of the New York Chapter of the Architectural Secretaries Association. It was through her work at the firm on the 1964 World’s Fair Schaefer Center, that she met her future husband, Rudolph J. Schaefer, Jr., president and chairman of the board of F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company. Retiring in 1967, Janet became a devoted wife to Rudy, establishing residence in Mamaroneck, NY for twenty-seven years.

Her many volunteer activities included developing the New Rochelle hospital gift shop and eatery and helping with the design of the Schaefer Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT. She was also president of the Embroiderers Guild of America Inc, Westchester County Chapter. Janet maintained her fellowship at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for several decades. She brought ‘grace and strength’ in her six years as a volunteer for Hospice of Westchester.

Janet became an essential collaborator with her husband, Rudy—an avid sailor, two-time commodore of the Larchmont Yacht Club, and maritime art collector—on the J.E. Buttersworth: 19th Century Marine Painter, published in 1975. (She later continued to research the life and works of this influential British-born American painter and published a revised and updated second edition in 2009.) These books are considered invaluable resources for collectors, marine art owners, and lovers of the sea. Much of her Buttersworth collection was gifted to the Mariner’s Museum of Newport News, VA and Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT.

After Rudy’s death in 1982, Janet decided to return to her New Hampshire roots and lived in Hancock, NH for eighteen years before moving to a cottage at Rivermead. Her membership of the Monadnock Garden Club was highlighted by garden tours of her beautiful home; a source of great joy to herself and family gatherings. Additionally, she was an active member of the Sharon Arts Board of Trustees.

Because of Janet’s extraordinary support of her alma mater’s Arts Center, the Udall Endowed Scholarship, and the Janet U. Schaefer Memorial Fund she was inducted into the Colby-Sawyer Legends Society in 2005. In 2015, her unwavering commitment to the school earned her the highest honor of the Susan Colgate Cleveland Medal for Distinguished Service award.

Throughout her journey, Janet’s thoughtful and pragmatic approach has been lauded by friends and family alike. When asked how she kept her composure and generous spirit, no matter the circumstance, she would shrug and say “I’ve been given so much, I think it is right to share.” Her devotion to her family’s well-being and steadfast commitment to ‘what is the right thing to do’ has inspired many and will continue to guide us all as we reflect on her essence of goodness.

Janet is predeceased by her brother, Dr. Richard P. Udall, formerly of Glens Falls, NY in 2011; and her dearest cousin, Deborah (Underwood) Brown of Peterborough, NH in 2006.

She is survived by her nephew, Jeffrey (Linda) Udall of Northampton, MA/The Villages, FL, Melissa Stockholm (Robin Decker) of Ferrisburgh, VT and Carin (Charlie) Scalva of Durango, CO. Also surviving are her grandnephews and grandnieces, John Tompkins (Rebecca Lorenz) of NY, Erica Udall of CA, Daniel (Keely) Scalva of CO, and Jennifer (Tyson) Runyan of NM. Additionally, her beloved sister-in-law, Lois Udall and daughter-in-law, Jane (Isdale) Schaefer of Stonington, CT and family; her cousins, Cathy (Eric) Meerbergen of NC, and Abigail (Lewis) Wendell of NY and families; and long-time and devoted friend, Patrice (Skye) Albright of Jaffrey, NH.

Janet Schaefer’s family would like to express their gratitude to Rivermead Assisted Living staff and Nancy Folsom of HCS Peterborough for their compassionate care and kindness.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please make any memorial gifts to: Janet U. Schaefer Memorial Fund at Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH or the Monadnock Community Hospital, Dept. of Philanthropy, 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH.

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John Staples Stanley - March 12, 1932 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: John Staples Stanley, of Peterborough NH left this life on February 4, 2022 just shy of his 90th birthday, surrounded by his family. John lived a full life that included following Jesus, loving his family and serving others. He leaves a space in his family that can never be replaced.

John was born on March 12, 1932, in Birmingham, AL, the only child of Bernard and Hazel (Staples) Stanley. He graduated from Woodlawn High School, Samford University and Hunter College with a Master’s in Social Work. John’s life work always involved helping others in need. He was an advocate for the broken–whether it was in their home, a courtroom or prison. He had been a licensed family therapist in private practice, a director of adolescent community residences, residential chaplain and teacher for at-risk youths, and ran a storefront ministry for youth gangs in Hell’s Kitchen Harlem, NYC in the 1960’s.

John and Evelyn Rust married in 1955 and were married for 66 years. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn and their three children and spouses-David (and Lindy) Stanley, Tamara (and Jim) Dallery, and Mark (and Holly) Stanley. He leaves seven grandchildren and spouses- Sacha (and Felippe) Miranda of Florida, Tiffany (and Brendan) Noronha of Utah, William (and Rachel) Dallery of Tennessee, Abigail Dallery of South Carolina, Maclean Dallery of Florida, Megan Stanley and Scott Stanley of New Hampshire. He was also blessed with two great grandchildren- Arjen and Zelia Miranda.

John loved his church and had been an active member of Candlewood Baptist Church and Bedford Community Church.

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Rachel Billings - Unknown - February 03, 2022

Departed: 02/03/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Rachel T. Billings, 78 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Peterborough on February 3, 2022.  She was born in Pittsfield, MA the daughter of Ansel and Evelyn (Ulman) True.

In addition to her husband, George B. Billings of Peterborough, she is survived by her children Marland Billings and Heather Munoz, grandson Eames Munoz, sister Rebecca Norman, sister in laws Rose True and Sandy True and so many friends that she loved like family.

A celebration of Rachel’s life will be held in the spring.  The date and location will be announced at a later date.

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Richard "Dick" Bell - October 05, 1931 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Richard "Dick" Boyer Bell, 90, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on February 2, 2022 after a period of failing health. He was born on October 5, 1931 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the second of seven children of Ellis Clifton and Margaret Pearl (Brazil) Bell. He grew up in Oxford, Massachusetts, vividly remembering the Hurricane of '38 that destroyed the family farm and forever changed their lives. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1949. After two years at UMass, Amherst, Dick answered the call to duty during the Korean Conflict and enlisted in the US Air Force, completing four years of active duty with postings stateside, France, and Germany and four years in the reserves. His technical training in the military led him to IBM, in the days of tabulators and punch cards, from which he retired in 1991 as a systems engineer after a career of 35 years. He always liked to be behind the wheel, and that served him well in his retirement career for the 10 years he drove school bus for STA in the ConVal district.

Dick had a gift for construction and engineering, and he applied those talents throughout his life, whether remodeling his homes or serving on committees with the town of Hancock or the Property Committee of the First Congregational Church, UCC. He also held an amateur radio license, getting his start back in the days of CB radio. Dick was a good man with a big heart who always wanted the best for his family.

Richard was predeceased by his parents, older brother Clif, infant sister Margaret, brother-in-law Robert Bellville, and former wife Ann Bell Ricci. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Roberta Bell; children Richard B. Bell (Jodi McNamara), Russell M. Bell (Laura), Karen Bell Kinnaly (Edward); grandsons Russell Carl Doucet and Miles Truman Doucet; siblings Barbara Bellville, Stuart Bell (Terry Grogan), Norman Bell (Judith), George Bell (Jackie); several nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law Richard Ricci.

Having been raised on a farm, Dick knew the value of hard work and enjoyed the bounty of home-grown, put-by, and farm-raised produce and protein. To honor his memory, please consider planting a fruit tree, growing a garden, or supporting your local farmers.

Cremation has taken place. An informal celebration of Dick's life will be announced at a later date. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Norway Plain Cemetery in Hancock. Sailing Long Island Sound and coastal Massachusetts and hiking New Hampshire's 4,000 footers were treasured pastimes that will be recognized in warmer weather.

The family offers heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staffs of both Monadnock Community Hospital and Pheasant Wood Center. Your loving care and compassion were much appreciated.

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Guy Jackson - November 10, 1949 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Guy Letchford Jackson of Dublin, NH passed away on February 2, 2022, at age 72. His last four days, comfortably at home, were surrounded by extended family and close friends celebrating his life. He said that he thought he might be the luckiest guy in the world.

Guy was born to Sallie Letchford Jackson and Gardner Jackson Jr. on November 10, 1949, in Boston, MA.  He spent his younger years growing up in Lincoln, MA, and splitting his summer months between Osterville and Cotuit, MA.  The oldest of four brothers, Guy set a tone of kindness and generosity that defined the closeness and love that his extended family has continued to share for generations. The brothers spent endless days together sailing and racing skiffs in Cotuit, a sport at which they all excelled, and devising pick-up games of soccer, pond hockey, and other rambunctious games siblings will play.

Guy left Lincoln in 1962 to attend the Dublin School in Dublin, NH, four years that were among his favorites. He treasured soccer, sailing, ‘work gang’, and skiing for the school, as well as his life-long relationships with friends, faculty, and the administration. He chose to hike Mt. Monadnock every Sunday morning in lieu of attending church. Graduating from high school did not stop him from returning to Dublin and the mountain. For much of the rest of his life he would bring family and friends back to the Pumpelly Trail (yes, the longest trail) to climb the mountain and moved back to Dublin in 2010, to a home with a lovely view of the top.

In 1968, Guy joined the Navy as a Corpsman. He first worked at Chelsea Naval Hospital and in November 1969, he boarded the USS Mauna Loa, and with only one other senior corpsman cared for the complement of 250 men. He spent the next three years sailing between the shores of NJ to ports in the Mediterranean.  He always spoke of these four years as formative, not only in his drive to later go into medicine but also in his growth and identity.

After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1973, he began another highlighted four years at Colorado College (CC).  It took only a few days to meet the woman to whom he would be married for 43 years, Nancy Nettleton, a classmate in his freshman seminar course. In keeping with his personality, Guy made so many lifelong friendships at CC while playing for the Men’s Soccer Team, hiking in the San Juan Mountains, playing pick-up soccer and ice hockey, and befriending faculty members, some only a few years older than him. College revealed his unprecedented work ethic; he graduated with a degree in biology.

On August 12, 1978, Guy Jackson and Nancy Nettleton were married in Guilford, CT and lived in Bolton, MA for the next 28 years. In 1981 they welcomed their first child, Lydia Burr Jackson, followed by a son, Patrick Fiske Jackson in 1983. Guy loved his children and was a strong proponent of getting the kids outside and putting them to work shoveling snow, stacking wood, picking rocks out of the garden and tossing them into the bucket of his beloved Kubota tractor, breaking trails through the woods on cross country skis, playing pond hockey and skating the perimeter of ponds large and small, sailing around Dead Neck Island, biking great distances, or climbing mountains. He taught his children how to succeed by holding the values of work, love of nature, and trustworthiness.

In 1987, Guy attended Duke University’s Physician Assistant Program and returned to work at Mass General Hospital in Boston. He spent the remainder of his 40-year career as a PA in Cardiology and Electrophysiology labs and offices at MGH, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital. He worked as a trusted colleague, teacher and mentor. He respected and cherished his coworkers and other staff who were part of his daily routines, but above all, he loved his patients. He loved getting to know them as people, hear their life stories, and celebrate their lives with them.

Although he and Nancy loved to travel, Guy’s favorite hobbies kept him close to home. He liked nothing more than a day in his yard, planting dahlias, ambling between his barn and his gardens, driving his tractors around, building stone walls, feeding the goats and enjoying these unconventional pets, planting hundreds of bulbs, or organizing his tools in his barn. Guy and Nancy’s biggest endeavor on their homestead in Dublin was replacing their historic barn with a new post and beam one. He chose to paint it an unconventional light yellow and it now sits sparkling in the sunlight on their property. It brought him so much joy in the few years of his retirement.

Within the last decade of his life, he was overjoyed to welcome his four grandchildren to the world: Edith Isabel McGown (2013) and Heidi Palmer McGown (2017) to Lydia Jackson and Paul McGown, and Macy Rae Jackson (2016) and Gordon Maddock Jackson (2018) to Patrick and Christie Farson Jackson. His brightest days in the past few years have been days spent giving tractor rides, reading to them, and providing them a home to come to and enjoy the wonders of animals, gardens, and space to roam and play in.

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Jill Lawler - April 02, 1946 - February 01, 2022

Departed: 02/01/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Jill Lawler passed away on February 1st at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough surrounded by her loving family. It’s impossible to put into words the meaning of a life, especially a life like Jill’s that was spent reading, writing, and loving words. For forty years, Jill shared the words of her favorite authors with several generations of students at ConVal High School, as well as the final graduating class of Peterborough High School, and helped those same students find and shape their own words and stories. Jill’s love of literature started when she was a student and English major at Bates College, the same place where she met another great love in her life, her husband of 53 years, Jerry.  In 1968, Jill and Jerry moved to NH where they would start a family, having two daughters, Jess and Liz.

Jill, the eldest of four, was born on April 2,1946 to Elizabeth Anna Reinholdz and Harry Southcombe Howroyd in Hartford, CT. Jill and brothers Jay, Steven and Josh grew up in nearby Manchester, CT where much of their family still lives today.

Jill’s reach stretched far into the community she lived in for over 50 years. She was involved in organizations that served that community like The Dublin Women’s Club Beach, NHDI and the Dublin Public Library. You could also find her on any number of sidelines, bleachers, pool decks and theater seats cheering on and supporting her daughters in all of their most loved activities. That devotion to her children and the joy she took in supporting those she loved grew with the addition of her grandchildren Nora, Gavin, Oliver and Wren. Jill was so many things to so many different people, but to all, whether a former student or not, Jill was a teacher. She loved literature, writing, her family and teaching.  Jill never stopped growing and learning and later in her life she discovered and fell in love with the poetry of Mary Oliver. In one of her favorite poems, Oliver reminds us that “To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.” For those left behind, this letting go will not be easy but we take comfort in knowing that we’ll continue to hold Jill close.

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Dr. Robert M. Grassi - March 15, 1941 - January 28, 2022

Departed: 01/28/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Dr. Robert Grassi (Bob) of Wolfeboro NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Wolfeboro Bay Center on January 28, 2022.  Bob was the son of Frank and Dora (Motto) Grassi, he was 80 years old and was born in the Bronx, NY on March 15, 1941.

Bob began his service to others as a teenager in the Boy Scouts of America where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and attended the Fordham Prep School where he was in the honors program.  He continued onto Fordham College and then Georgetown Medical School where he earned his medical degree.  Following medical school he fulfilled his medical internship at St Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester MA, where he met his wife Claire. He then served in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service in Parker Arizona where he was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander. After completing his obligation with the Corps, Bob volunteered for the American Medical Association where he cared for children as a physician in Vietnam. Following his time in Vietnam, Bob completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital in Washington DC.  He then moved his family to Peterborough, NH and founded Monadnock Pediatrics where he practiced for over 30 years. In addition to his role as a pediatrician he served as the Medical Director at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center and Franklin Pierce College.

Dr. Bob was forced into early retirement after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.  Early retirement allowed him to pursue his lifelong passion for photography.  As a gifted photographer Bob was always willing to share his knowledge and became well-respected as an artist in the community.   He was a member of the New Hampsire Art Association and his photos are still on display in public buildings throughout the state including the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough.

Bob leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Claire (Larochelle) Grassi and their three children Gina Brochu, her husband Bill, Robert Grassi Jr., Jeff Grassi, his wife Suna along with four grandchildren, Cameron, Colette, Ayla and Seren.  Bob also leaves behind his lifelong friends Tom and Diane Maher of Winchester MA and Austin TX.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 3 at 11 AM at Divine Mercy Parish, 12 Church Street, Peterborough, NH.  A burial service will follow at the family plot located at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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Jeanne Tartalis - September 10, 1938 - January 23, 2022

Departed: 01/23/2022 (Peterborough)

Obituary Preview: Jeanne M. Tartalis, 83, of Francestown, NH, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband by her side on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Jeanne was born in Nashua, NH on September 10, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Yvonne Guill. She grew up in Nashua, and attended local Catholic schools, graduating from St. Louis High School.

Following high school, Jeanne was employed at Gregg and Sons Cabinets in Nashua, NH. Additionally, Jeanne worked for Ingersol-Rand Corporation in Nashua, where she served as a customer service representative.

Jeanne met the love of her life, Michael, a bit later in life, and they were soon married in Nashua in 1987. Following their marriage, they moved to their log cabin home in Francestown, NH. Jeanne was a homemaker, and she adored baking for her family and friends, especially during the holidays. She loved having her beautiful home full of family, laughter, and love.

In her later years, Jeanne adored traveling with Michael. Their most memorable vacations were to Canada and to Florida, where she loved spending time relaxing at the beach. During their travels, Jeanne’s favorite activity was to visit new seafood restaurants in search of the best lobster.

Jeanne is survived by her husband Michael of 34 years, her son, James R. Albee, of North Carolina, her grandchildren, Jacob Albuja of North Carolina and Jillian Albuja of Rhode Island, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jeanne was predeceased by her daughter, Karen Albuja, in 2017.

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Double-check all facts and details before submitting the obituary. Verify dates, names, and spellings to avoid errors.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial information in an obituary?

Yes, it's common to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This allows friends and family to make a meaningful contribution in honor of the deceased.

What if I want to keep the funeral private?

If you prefer to keep the funeral private, you can still publish an obituary without including details about the service. Simply indicate that the funeral will be private or by invitation only.

Can I write an obituary for someone who has been deceased for a long time?

Yes, it's never too late to write an obituary for someone who has passed away. This can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and share their story with others.

How do I handle sensitive or controversial information in an obituary?

Tread carefully when addressing sensitive topics such as cause of death or personal struggles. Be respectful and honest while avoiding unnecessary details that might cause discomfort for loved ones.

Can I include links or videos in an online obituary?

Some online platforms allow you to include links or videos with the obituary. Check with the platform beforehand to determine their capabilities and guidelines.

What if I need to correct an error in a published obituary?

Contact the publication immediately if you discover an error in a published obituary. They may be able to issue a correction or reprint the corrected version.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Absolutely! Social media can be a powerful tool for sharing news of a loved one's passing and connecting with friends and family who may not have seen a traditional publication.

How do I preserve an online obituary for future generations?