Cournoyer Funeral Home

Joyce M. Caron, 87, of West Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Joyce was born the 3rd of 4 daughters in Peterborough, NH to Amos and Ida (Lavoie) Rabideau. On August 27, 1955, she married Norman R. Caron. Together, they raised 4 children Joseph, Michael, Steven and Jody. She had retired from NHBB after 46 years as an assembler. Anyone who knew her knew that one of her favorite pastimes was socializing. She loved attending community dances, catching up with friends and family as well as visiting 49 of the fifty states with her husband Norman and the American Legion. Joyce is survived by her son Michael, his...

Patrick J. Greenough, 79, of Jaffrey, died peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough after a very sudden illness. 'Pat' was born on May 6, 1944, in Fitzwilliam, NH, son of the late Theodore and Jessie (Duplease) Greenough. He was raised in Fitzwilliam and was a 1964 graduate of Keene High School. Soon after graduation, Pat enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He achieved the rank of Sergeant after serving two tours of duty in Vietnam and earned his honorable discharge in 1972. Pat was a lifetime member of John Humiston American Legion Post #11, and Jaffrey Memorial Post #5613 VFW. For many years, he proudly bore the American...

William Adams, 63, of Jaffrey, NH, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. 'Bill' was born on August 5, 1960, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a son of the late Carl and Maxine (Richardson) Adams, Sr.. He was a 1978 graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts where he studied culinary arts. Of all Bills accomplishments in his life, his family was what he was most proud of. He lived a simple life that was rich in love. He was a salt of the earth guy, who would give anything he had to someone in need. He cherished quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren....

Scott A. Lambert, 62, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family after a brief and valiant battle with cancer on November 20, 2023. Scott was born in Fitchburg, MA, on January 25, 1961. The only son of the late Wilfred 'Fid' and Eleanor (Ouellette) Lambert. Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452. A Mass of Christian Burial with full military honors will be celebrated on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Saint Patrick's Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452. Burial will take place in the spring in Saint Patrick...

Mary (Donahue) Merrell, 88, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023, as a result of injuries she received when she was struck by a car. Mary was born on July 30, 1935, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Edwin L. and Marguerite (OundefinedConnor) Donahue. She had earned a bachelorundefineds degree from Trinity College in Washington, DC and enjoyed a career as a high school mathematics teacher, both in Paterson, NJ and at the School of the Holy Child in Rye, NY. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting earlier in her life. She devoted many hours volunteering at the food pantry, the suicide prevention hotline, and at the Dublin Town Library, although her...

Nancy J. Stratton, 85, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on October 24, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Nursing Home in Peterborough, NH. Nancy was born in Waltham, MA, on February 02, 1938, daughter to the late Warren J. and Violet M. (Benger) Kenney. She grew up in Watertown and attended Watertown High School, graduating in 1955. She began her career as a Nurses Aid, at Waltham Hospital, and later with the help of Uncle Sam, was able to earn her Licensed Practical Nurse degree at Leominster Trade School LPN Graduate Course February 1967. She would go on to continue her nursing education and later graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College with an RN degree. She worked in various nursing...

Ruth E. Quinn, 98, of Temple, passed away October 19, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Center, Peterborough, in the company of close family. Ruth was born July 3, 1925, the only child of Charles H. and Vina (Roberts) Fish of Jaffrey. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Conant High School. In 1943 she married Albert A. Quinn of Temple, and made their home there, where they raised their four children. In time, they were blessed with nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Ruth was active in numerous organizations in Temple and the greater Monadnock Region, and enjoyed a 40+year nursing career at Monadnock Community Hospital. Following her retirement from MCH, Ruth joined the...

Deborah A. Dugan, 68, of Dublin, NH passed away on October 1, 2023, at home in the loving embrace of her husband of 46 years, John "Jack" Dugan. Deborah, known to Jack as "Debbie" owing to their 50 years together but "Deb" to almost everybody else, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in June. Deb was born on June 20, 1955, in Winchester, MA. She grew up in Stoneham, MA and graduated from Stoneham High School in 1973. After high school Deb worked as a medical assistant and then the office manager of a physician's office in Revere, MA. On September 30, 1977, Deb married Jack and together they soon relocated to Townsend MA and then on to Keene, NH in 1990 to raise their two...

Paulette L. Leger, 74, of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. She was born on June 27, 1949 in Gardner, MA, daughter to Roger and Jeannette LaJoie. Paulette attended local schools and graduated from Gardner High School in 1967. She later studied at Framingham State College. On June 2, 1973 Paulette married James J. Leger in Gardner, MA. Together they raised two daughters, Jennifer and Michelle. Paulette started her working career in the secretarial pool for New England Power in Gardner, MA until giving birth to her first child. She later practiced as a Real Estate Broker for 10 years as the owner and operator...

Dale A. Funkey, 88, of Hastings, Nebraska died peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, after a period of failing health. Dale was born on October 5, 1934, in Bruning, Nebraska, son of the late Fred and Darlene (Walker) Funkey. He graduated in 1952 from Geneva High School and soon enlisted in the United States Navy. He served honorably as a Sonarman during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Rogers and the USS Persistent. Dale had worked as a member of the ground crew at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. He met his bride-to-be, Constance Mayhew, while he was a patient at the University of Michigan Medical Center. She won his heart...

Sharon H. Dean, 74, of Keene, NH, died on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene after a period of illness. She is survived by her two sons, Cain Frazier of Keene, and Adam Dean of Brookfield CT. She is predeceased by her youngest son Robert Dean of Newtown CT. Sharon was born on March 9, 1949, in Keene, NH, a daughter to Frank and Beverly Russell. She attended Keene schools, graduating from Keene High School in 1967. After high school Sharon worked as a paralegal and administrative assistant in Keene and in Newtown Connecticut. She loved to travel?backpacking across Europe and taking trips to her favorite beaches in the Caribbean and Hawaii. Sharon always...

Tina M. O'Neil, 66, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 after a period of failing health Tina was a native of the Monadnock Region, born in Peterborough, NH, on March 23, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late John and Olive (Bernier) Quinn. Attending school in Jaffrey, Tina graduated from Conant High School in 1975 and then went on to earn degrees in business management and animal science. Her love of people brought her professional career to Marquette Credit Union in Winchendon, MA where she spent many years until health concerns prevented her from doing so any longer. Later in life she returned to the workforce part time...

Michael J. Gallagher, 61, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on August 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 19, 1962, in Brighton, MA, a son of Thomas and Maryellen (Kennedy) Gallagher. Michael grew up in Sudbury, MA and graduated from Lincoln Sudbury Regional high school. After high school he spent some time working in various culinary positions before taking a leave from the industry and working at Teleflex where he met his wife, Teri. Mike and Teri were married on September 2, 2002, in Rindge, NH. He then went on to work in many local cooking establishments, with his most recent position as the Culinary Director at Scott-Farrar in Peterborough,...

Dorothea M. Sopper, 93, of Jaffrey, NH, formerly of Keene, passed away on August 19, 2023, following a period of declining health. Dorothea was born in Medford, MA, on May 13, 1930, a daughter to the late James and Mildred (King) Sopper. She attended Cheverus Catholic School in Malden and graduated in the class of 1948 before attending Fisher Jr. College and obtaining her associate degree. She was very involved in her husband's business and assisted him with establishing and running his business Pipeline Testing Service, and even designed the logo. In her free time, Dorothea enjoyed painting, and sat as a chairperson on the Winchester Board of Health. She most enjoyed the time spent...

Gail (Rogers) Smith, 84, of Rindge, died on Thursday 17 August 2023 at the All-American Assisted Living nursing home in Wareham, Massachusetts, following a rapid decline in health. Gail was born May 12, 1939, to Lila (Knight) and Eliot Rogers in Newton, MA. She joined her older brother Edwin and four years later they were joined by sister Elizabeth. Gail's father was superintendent of Newton Cemetery. Gail attended schools in Newton and later went to Ohio Wesleyan and George Washington University to earn her B.S. in medical technology degree. Gail was a keen sailor and captained the GWU sailing team. She pursued her med tech profession in Monterey, CA and at Newton-Wellesley Hospital...

Richard A. Cleveland Jr., of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 4, 1953, in Peterborough, NH, son to Richard and Marion Cleveland, whom have already passed. He grew up in Rindge and is a 1971 graduate of Conant High School. After high school, he took college courses at Franklin Pierce College. On May 22, 1976, Rick married Patty Sirois, in Jaffrey, NH. Together their family grew with the birth of their daughter, Sara. You could often find them at the beach, going on motorcycle rides, climbing the mountain or ice skating. Rick was a proud employee of Belletetes of Jaffrey, NH for twenty-one years. Before his time...

Clifford K. Jarest, 100, longtime resident of Peterborough, NH, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital following a brief illness. Clifford was born in Peterborough, NH, on May 27, 1923, the son of the late Remi and Eva (Hill) Jarest. He attended high school in Peterborough and graduated in the class of 1942. He went on to attend the University of New Hampshire for a year before enlisting in the United States Army where he served from 1943 to 1946. After which he enlisted in the United States Air Force, during World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and retired as Master Sergeant in 1983. He became a member of The American Legion Post #5 in Peterborough where he...

Ann M. McEntee, 67, of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away after a long period of failing health, the result of a thirty-year battle with scleroderma, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1956, in Baldwin, NY, daughter to William and Lucille McEntee. She grew up in Wadsworth, Ohio. She was a lifelong learner who earned four college degrees, including a BA in Literature from University of Texas, Austin; an MA in Literature from the University of California, Berkeley; a Ph.D. in Theatre Arts from UCLA; and an MLA from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Ann was heavily involved in education. She held faculty...

Larry D. Miller, 83, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away with his wife and family by his side on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital. Larry was born on December 10, 1939, to the late Francis H. and Grace J. (Ehrman) Miller in Porter, MI. He grew up on the family farm in St. Louis, MI, where he lived until 1960 when he enrolled at Ferris State University. Larry married the love of his life, Joyce, on September 2, 1962, in St. Louis, MI, before he went into the Army Reserves. Soon after his military service, Larry joined Magna-Lock as an engineer, where he stayed until relocating his family to New England and joining OS Walker. In 1986, Larry and Joyce entered business for...

Sue Jeanette Norton Poplin (nee Ritter) went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2023, with loved ones by her side. Sue was born in Sumner, Iowa, on October 25, 1946. She was the daughter of Earl Conrad Ritter and Doris Jeanette (Kuhlmeier) Ritter. Sue graduated from Sumner High School in 1964 and continued her education at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she discovered her love of art. Upon graduation in 1968, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and was certified to teach all levels of art education. She began teaching art at Holbrook MA Public Schools. She also taught in Hampton and Hampstead NH public schools. Sue spent the last twenty-two years of her career in...

David "Squid" Charlonne, 53, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away suddenly in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Squid was born on July 12, 1970, in Keene, NH, the son of Roland and Paula (Borden) Charlonne. He grew up in the Jaffrey area and attended St. Patrick's School, followed by Conant High School, where he graduated in 1988. During his school years, Squid was an altar boy at St. Pat's, won a disco trophy for his dance prowess, and spent countless hours learning to master the drums. His first job was putting bicycles together at Aubuchon. He then worked at Monadnock Forest Products; during that timeframe, he met his wife, Holly, at a Slayer concert in 1998. The two were...