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James N. Belden, passed away Saturday evening November 25, 2023 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene after a short illness. Jim was born on May 4, 1942 to Merritt Belden and Elsie Stewart Belden. He was educated in Keene schools graduating from Keene High School with the class of 1960. Jim married Nancie Kay February 2, 1974. They enjoyed traveling, especially to Maine every summer. He began working at Kingsbury Machine Tool Corp in the summer of 1960 as a machinist. After many years he became very knowledgeable in all aspects of the company and was promoted to sales. He retired after 40 years with the company. After a brief retirement he worked for NAPA Auto Parts. He is most recently...

Marie A. Monty, 90, of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023, with family by her side following a period of declining health. She was born on December 4, 1932, in Marlow, NH, daughter of the late Edna (Strickland) and Clarence Mosher. She attended area schools and graduated from Vilas High School. On August 13, 1951, in a ceremony in Keene, she married her high school sweetheart, John J. Monty. Together they created a beautiful and loving life, raised five wonderful children and shared a beautiful companionship until his passing in May of 2012. Marie's greatest passion was caring for those she loved. She dedicated herself to her family and home unwaveringly. Growing up in...

Evelyn "Evie" Mae Bruder, 94, of Keene and formerly of Winchester and Sullivan, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30th, 2023, at Cheshire Medical Center. Evelyn was born on April 11th, 1929, in Keene, NH, the daughter of the late Iva (Towne) and Oscar Trombley. Evelyn married the love of her life, Alexander K. Bruder in 1948. Evelyn loved to take care of children in her home and was a home Day Care Provider for over 50 years. She was awarded the Winchester Mother of the Year by The Winchester Star newspaper and enjoyed going to her children and grandchildren's activities including sports, dance, and music. In her spare time, she loved to go dancing with friends, going out to...

Richard J. "Rick" Lothrop, 77, of Nelson, NH, passed away at Pine Rock Manor in Warner, NH, on October 24, 2023, with his wife by his side following a period of declining health. He was born on April 26, 1946, in Boston, MA, son of the late Annabel (Butler) and John Lothrop. Attended schools in Westwood, MA, and earned his Bachelor Degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Following two years at Wentworth Rick proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force. A Vietnam Veteran, he received an honorable discharge serving as Sargent in May of 1971. After his discharge from the Air Force he completed his college earning a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. On June 14,...

Ernest E. Newcombe, Jr. - known to everyone as 'Ernie' or 'Newk' - passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, one week after his 96th birthday. Newk was born in Cambridge, MA on October 2, 1927. His family moved to Keene in 1930. Newk attended Lincoln Elementary School, Keene Jr. High School, and Keene High School, graduating with the class of 1945. He served in the Pacific with the US Navy as a Storekeeper Third Class on the USS Molala, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1946. Following his Navy service, Newk enrolled at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. After his sophomore year, on June 6, 1948, Newk married his high school sweetheart Jean Elizabeth Bower of Surry....

Ernest E. Newcombe, Jr. - known to everyone as 'Ernie' or 'Newk' - passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, one week after his 96th birthday. Newk was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on October 2, 1927. His family moved to Keene in 1930 when his father, Ernest Sr., accepted a position with the National Grange Mutual Insurance Company. Newk attended Lincoln Elementary School, Keene Jr. High School, and Keene High School, graduating with the class of 1945. He served in the Pacific with the US Navy as a Store Keeper Third Class on the USS Molala, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1946. Immediately following his Navy service, Newk enrolled at the Wharton School of the University of...

A full obituary and services details will be announced shortly by Fletcher Funeral Home of Keene, NH (www.FletcherFuneralHome.com).

Doris E. Gorawski Doris E. Gorawski, 98, of Westmoreland, NH, passed away on October 7, 2023, following a period of declining health. She was born on August 4, 1925, in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Charles and Alma Christenson. After completing her education, she married the love of her life, Alfred Gorawski in 1949. In 1972 they relocated to Westmoreland where they continued to raise their family. Doris held much pleasure in caring for her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and raising her sons. Gathering with family was always a joyous time for Doris. She was a long-time member of the Westmoreland Union Church and volunteered at Maplewood Nursing Home for many years....

Paul L. Davis, Sr., 85 of Keene, passed away peacefully at the White River Junction Veterans Hospital on September 27, 2023 with family at his bedside. He was born in Keene August 16, 1938. He was the son of the late George L. and Doris (Payne) Davis. On July 1, 1958, he married the love of his life, Carole Washburn Davis, in a ceremony at the Grace United Methodist Church of Keene. They were married 63 years. Paul grew up in Roxbury, NH on the Davis Family Farm. He was a heavy equipment operator for many construction companies: Payne Construction Company, A.J. Orlando Construction Company, Bridge Construction Company (Maine) and Pizzagalli Construction Company (VT). He also worked at the...

Joan E. "Nana" Tillson, 78, of Alstead, NH, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Joan grew up in Bedford, MA, daughter of Stanley and Florence (Stander) Fijal. She graduated from Bedford High School and Chandler School for Women. Joan and her late husband Bob (married for 45 years) raised their three children in Duxbury, MA where she was a licensed Realtor. They relocated to Naples, FL before moving to New Hampshire 20 years ago to be closer to family and grandchildren. Joan was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, Nana, and friend. She loved spending time with family, going to the beach, gardening, and being involved with her...

The great history buff and radio personality, Michael T. Mohan ("Mike") 67, of Keene, NH passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Alpine Healthcare Center in Keene. Mike was born on January 14, 1956, in Fitchburg, MA. Mike grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from St. Bernard's High School in 1974. After high school he attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA, graduating in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in Communications & Broadcasting, and History. He also attended classes in news writing at Keene State College. Mike's passion was in radio and his familiar radio personality was known as "Pat Thomas." Mike's radio career spanned 25 years, working with WPAZ out...

Charles Pochon Tranfield, fondly known as Charlie, peacefully departed this life on August 24, 2023. A resident of both Keene, NH and Shelter Island, NY, Charlie lived a vibrant life as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, coach, and a cherished friend. His infectious humor and heartwarming smile were enduring qualities that touched everyone who knew him and cared for him. Born in Lisbon, Portugal to Frederick and Louise Tranfield, Charlie's life journey began in the scenic beauty of Portugal but soon shifted to the United States when he was a mere three months old. He spent his formative years on Long Island and after graduating from Garden City High School in 1948, he pursued...

Daniel L. Talbot, Sr., 83, of Sullivan, NH, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on August 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Keene, NH, son of the late Russell and Mary "Anita" (Helie) Talbot. Daniel attended area schools and entered the workforce. During a brief period of time when he relocated to California, Daniel connected with Jannette E. Sprague, whom he knew from home. The two hit it off and celebrated over 57 years of marriage before her passing in December of 2022. Daniel held a long-time career at Markem as a fluid ink specialist creating many new colors of ink. Following his retirement, He worked at Hamshaw Lumber to keep...

Mona Walsh passed away on August 8, 2023, while surrounded by family at home after battling cancer. She was born November 12, 1949 in Keene, NH, daughter to Robert and Leola Garland. She lived most of her life in Spofford and her final years in Marlborough. In 1969 she married to Daniel Walsh who passed away in 1982. They had one child, Derek Walsh, in 1974. Mona was a hard worker and held many office jobs through the years. 18 years of which at Wetterau/SuperValu and later at Hamshaw Lumber and Keats Equipment. She also volunteered her time to help out at the Keene Community Kitchen. Mona enjoyed life. She loved the holidays and had a sweater for every one of them. She had a heart of...

Esther M. Cobb, 93, of Keene, NH, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Keene Center nursing home. She was born on January 14, 1930 in Swanzey Center to the late Pearl (Jewell) Allan and John Allan. Esther graduated from Keene High School in 1949 and worked at Time Warner Cable up until her retirement. She was predeceased by her son Gary Allan Cobb in 1970, her former husband Richard Cobb in 2020, and brothers George Allan, Lloyd Allan, Lance Allan, and Steve Allan. Esther is survived by her son John C. Cobb and his wife Pamela Cobb of Chesterfield, NH; grandchildren Isaac J. of Orlando, FL, Amber of San Antonio, TX, Heather of Chesterfield, NH; and great grandson Dillon Cobb of...

Michael Arthur Daniels, also known as "Rumpot," passed away on July 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health. He was born on April 8, 1962 in Keene, NH to the late Arthur and Janice (Cassin) Daniels, and a lifelong resident of the area. In his younger years, Mike could always be found riding the trails on his motorcycle with his friends. These were the moments that were his happiest. Anyone who knew him would say he had a quick wit and quite the sense of humor, coupled with his distinct roaring laugh. He was known to give family and friends nicknames, very rarely actually calling anyone by their actual name. There is The Kid, Smiley, Wiggy, Old Man,...

Fletcher Funeral Home will be assisting with the arrangements (www.FletcherFuneralHome.com).

Neal Ray Friets, 89, of Keene, NH, died 24 July 2023 at Covenant Living of Keene. He was a person of integrity, devoted to his family and friends. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, 25 July 1933, only child of Nels and Lela (nee McKenzie) Friets. He graduated from Yale University with the Degrees of Bachelor and Master of Engineering. After over three years of active duty in the Civil Engineer Corps of the United States Navy, he spent the rest of his working life with Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc., a large contractor, working at and supervising construction projects in Greenland and the United States. After retirement in 1982, he and his wife enjoyed travels around the world. Their first retirement...

Josephine "Jo" Belchak, 95, of North Swanzey, passed away at Cheshire Medical Center on July 19, 2023, after a sudden illness. She was born on January 27, 1928 in Ansonia, CT, to the late Joseph and Mary Machowski. Josephine was one of 5 children, 3 brothers, John, Matthew and Stanislaw, and one sister Helen. She was a loving wife and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Best known by her nickname "Jo"; she had an uncanny ability to make friends everywhere she went. Just ask anyone who met her. Always quick to make people at ease with her sense of humor and on rare occasions loved a cold beer. In her younger years she loved to dance the Polka with her husband "Freddie"...

Joan G. Stack was called home to her heavenly family on July 14, 2023 after a period of struggling health. She was at peace continuously remembering the many wonderful people, memories and adventures she made throughout her lifetime. Joan was born on December 2, 1936 in Staten Island NY to Henry O. and Elizabeth Goble. She had one brother Harry and was surrounded by many Uncles, Aunts, cousins and friends growing up. She graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island, NY in 1954 and continued to take business courses after. She held several business related positions until she married Robert J. Stack in 1959. They had 3 sons, and lived in Brentwood and Kings Park, NY, but...