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Marianne Morse, 88, of Francestown, NH, passed away on April 3, 2024, following a period of declining health. She was born in Waltham, MA, on July 10, 1935, a daughter to the late Leonard D. and Barbara R. Johnson Wood. She attended and graduated from Arlington High School, class of 1953. She went on to attend Green Mountain Jr. College in Poultney, VT, class of 1955. She was an active professional, holding down an impressive list of careers including Certified nursing assistant, Hospice, Healing Touch Practitioner, Certified Remotivating Therapist, Diversional Aide, Volunteer Coordinator where she was awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Award by Governor Judd Gregg in 1990 having managed...

He taught us how to make block letters, very neatly. While our mother (Anna Marie Manning) wrote in cursive like the nuns at St Pats, he taught an alternative: letters with the same width and height and, when we added numbers, to line them up perfectly in neat vertical columns. He was an engineer, always thinking of how things can be made better. My sister Kathy (who helped Marcie care for him recently) told a story the other day. After he laid flat in the hospital bed for a few days, the nurse came in to check on him and he says 'Well, there is one problem. These ceiling tiles are not of equal size' and, before dozing back to sleep, went on to explain how he might design them to make...

Donald O. Folsom, 90, formerly of Dedham, MA, died March 2, 2024 in Keene, NH. Born November 4, 1933, in Boston, MA, son of E. Wilfred and Ada (Shannehan) Folsom. Don had worked with his family at Folsom Funeral Service, before moving to NH. Calling hours are March 18, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Monadnock Covenant Church, 90 Base Hill Road, Keene, NH 03431. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM. For his complete obituary and to share condolences, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com

Donald O. Folsom, 90, of Keene, NH, died peacefully on Saturday March 2, 2024, at Langdon Place in Keene after a period of declining health. 'Don' was born on November 4, 1933, in Boston, MA, a son of the late E. Wilfred Folsom and Ada (Shannehan) Folsom. He attended Boston Schools and graduated from the Bordentown Military Institute in 1952. Don served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, in a unique fashion. He was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. where he served as an Operating Room Specialist. Upon his honorable discharge, Don attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and graduated from the New England...

Gloria D. Smith, 94, a long-time resident of Brookline, NH, passed away peacefully at Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough, on February 14, 2024. Gloria was born in Brattleboro, VT, on December 24, 1929, a daughter to the late Zephyr and Nettie Mary (Monmaney) Renaud. She was the youngest of eight children. Gloria graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1948, before attending Keene Beauty Academy. She owned two beauty salons in Marlborough and Amherst, NH, and worked at both as a cosmetologist. She married her late husband, Herbert Leroy Smith on November 13, 1948, in Brattleboro. They made their home in Swanzey Center for many years before moving to Brookline. Gloria was an...

Sarah E. Anderson, 85, formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at Pheasant Wood Center on January 28, 2024. Sarah was born on August 4, 1938 in Salem, MA, the daughter of the late Edgar D. Andrews and Margaret Nichols. She grew up in the town of Rowley, MA and was always happy to share stories about growing up in a place she loved. Sarah graduated from Ipswich High School in 1956 and attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston. She was most proud of her long career as a telephone operator for AT&T, who she always referred to as 'Ma Bell'. Sarah retired in 1998 to spend time enjoying her family and her home on Mountain Road in Jaffrey, surrounded by nature and a view of...

Eleanore Mildred Decker passed away after a brief illness surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 91. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Howard Decker and is survived by her daughters Debra and spouse Dan Rudy, Donna Young, Tammy and husband Richard Van Wart and Terry Decker, 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Eleanore was known as an avid reader, a talented crochet artist, a gardener and a very competitive game player whose ability to talk smack was rivaled by no other. She was also an ardent UFC fan. She was the ultimate Mama Bear and ready to defend her family any time she felt it was necessary. Her wit and liveliness will be sorely missed. Family and...

Janet M. Blair, 69, of Harrisville, NH, died peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on January 22, 2024. Janet was born on May 26, 1954, in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Boucher) Leger. She graduated from St. Bernard High School in Fitchburg in 1972. Janet was a paralegal for many years before becoming a school administrator. She worked at Keene High School, and then at Fuller Elementary in Keene, for many years until her retirement on December 31, 2017. In her younger years, Janet and her husband, Robert, coached various ages of girlsundefined youth soccer in Keene. She was always an advocate for young women. In the summer, Janet loved being at her house...

Irma R. (Whitney) Lozeau, 93 of Fitchburg, MA and formerly of New Ipswich, NH died peacefully on January 15, 2024. She was born on April 8th ,1930, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Hazel (Carey) Whitney and lived in the area most of her life. Mrs. Lozeau graduated from Lunenburg High School. After raising her family, she worked for 13 years for the Sterilite Corp. in Townsend, MA, retiring in 1983. Mrs. Lozeau was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenville, and a member the Mascenic Valley Senior Citizens Group. Irma is predeceased by her husband, Armand H. Lozeau; her son Armand H. Lozeau, Jr.; her four brothers, James Whitney of...

It is with great sadness that we share that we have lost Joseph Julius Collins after he took his own life at the age of 59 on January 4, 2024. 'Joe' was born on November 11, 1964, in Norwalk, CT, son of the late Leo and Gloria (Krivos) Collins. He graduated from Staples High School in Westport, CT in 1982 and began his public service career as an EMT for Westport EMS. He moved away to college and graduated from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, first in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and later with a master's degree in business administration in 2001. While attending Franklin Pierce, Joe continued to be bitten by the public and life safety 'bug'. He became a member of...

Amity Jones Strandfeldt, 70, of Richmond, NH, died suddenly on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in the comfort of her home and with her husband by her side. Amity was born on November 14, 1953, in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Dr. Samuel B Jones and Barbara Lindquist. Amity grew up in Worcester and her years in school and subsequent training in childhood education all took place there in Worcester as well. Her education prepared her for a career in the then burgeoning field of childcare. During these years, her parents and her six siblings took every opportunity to escape to their summer home in New Hampshire. The 'Farm' as Amity would call it, was full of animals, children, relatives, and...

Laurie Mullett, 69, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 in Keene, NH. She was born on May 19, 1954, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Pelkey) Brooks. Laurie received her education locally and graduated from Monadnock High School in Swanzey in 1972. It was after this that Laurie found her calling in real estate. Laurie's passion led her to a successful career at Masiello (Better Homes and Gardens) Real Estate in Keene, where she served as a valued member of the team. Through her professionalism and unwavering commitment to her clients, Laurie established herself as a trusted and reliable realtor in the area. She has a love for the area she grew up in, spending her time...

Reverend Olivia Holmes, 79, died on December 11, 2023 in Peterborough, NH. Born November 28, 1944, in Boston, MA to the late F Stacy Olivia Stone Holmes. Services will be in Peterborough, NH on June 29, 2024. Please visit www.cournoyerfh.com for more information

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...

Richard C. Dupre, 92, of Rindge, NH, passed away peacefully at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough after a period of failing health on November 18, 2023. Richard was a 60 year resident of Bellingham, MA and was the son of the late Omer and Anastasia (Cibulski) Dupre. He enjoyed a lengthy career as an insurance salesman for Prudential Insurance Co. In 1950, Richard married the love of his life, Jean Brunelli. They raised six children and spent many wonderful years together in a loving home. Every year the family took an annual vacation trek down to Florida. This was a lifelong love of theirs and eventually they divided their time between winters in Florida and summers in...

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...