Janice S. Hazelton 83, a longtime resident of Troy, NH, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Cheshire Medical Center Dartmouth Hitchcock, Keene, NH. Her parents, Henry O. and Marjorie (Middleton) Scott welcomed their daughter into the world on August 12, 1938 in Haverhill, Mass. She grew up in Haverhill and was a 1956 graduate of Haverhill High School. Janice attended Keene State College receiving a Bachelor Degree in Education. It was while attending Keene State that she met her future husband, John P. Hazelton. Janice and John were married in 1958 and they spent 54 years together creating wonderful memories until his passing on January 11, 2012. Janice loved her role as...

Janice E. Hazelton 83, a longtime resident of Troy, NH, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Cheshire Medical Center Dartmouth Hitchcock, Keene. A complete obituary notice and funeral arrangements will be published at a later date by the Fletcher Funeral Home of Keene.

Fannie Mildred (Pike) Guion, of Swanzey, NH died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 after a long and full life. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 15, 1925. She graduated from Harding High School in Bridgeport in 1942 and received a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Wellesley College in 1946. After receiving her degree, she worked at Handy & Harmon, a precious metals refining company in Bridgeport. She was an active member of her church and often taught Bible classes. She had a beautiful soprano voice and sang in a community chorus. It was there she caught the notice of Cedric Guion, of neighboring Trumbull, whom she married on New Year's 1957. From that point on, they were...

Joan Elizabeth Pappas, 84, daughter of Harry and Mandana Kent, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was a beloved wife of 58 years and mother to four sons. She is survived by her husband Stephen; son Tom, his wife Candace, and their children Morgan and Nicholas; son Stephen, Jr; son John; and son Mike, his wife Eunice, and their children Stavros and Theo. Joan was a graduate of Keene High School class of '54 and a lifelong resident of the Monadnock Region. Joan was also locally and nationally known as a pioneer in the antiques industry for over 60 years. In 1960, she and her husband opened a one-room antiques shop called Knotty Pine Antiques,...

"Sally" died Sunday March 28th comfortably cared for by her family and Hospice. Born 1931 in Montclair, NJ, Sally's childhood and early schooling took place in New Canaan CT. She graduated from Northfield-Mount Hermon in 1949 and transferred from Connecticut College for Women to the Cornell Nursing School program in 1952. Her marriage to Peter Haaren in 1953 interrupted her nursing training which was completed after her three children were born and educated through high school in Darien, CT. The family moved to Mount Holly, VT in 1977 and Sally worked for several years as a psychiatric nurse at the Rutland Hospital. Her joys for country living were well served in her 35 years in Vermont...

"Sally" died Sunday March 28th comfortably cared for by her family and Hospice. Born 1938 in Montclair, NJ, Sally's childhood and early schooling took place in New Canaan, CT. She graduated from Northfield-Mount Hermon in 1941 and transferred from Connecticut College for Women to the Cornell Nursing School program in 1952. Her marriage to Peter Haaren in 1953 interrupted her nursing training which was completed after her three children were born and educated through high school in Darien, CT. The family moved to Mount Holly, VT in 1977 and Sally worked for several years as a psychiatric nurse at the Rutland Hospital. Her joys for country living were well served in her 35 years in Vermont...

Agnes E. (Dubruiel) Bruso, 100 of Peterborough and formerly of Swanzey, NH, passed away Monday March 22, 2021 following a period of declining health. She was born in Claremont, NH on February 16, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Matilda (Gregoire) Dubruiel. Agnes had worked in various types of employment throughout her life. She retired from American Optical in Keene. She had been a communicant of St. Anthony's parish in Swanzey and later at St. Bernard's Church of Keene. She was a homebody who loved to cook and always tried new recipes using the latest cookery being offered on the market. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her soap operas, cooking shows and game...

Henry (Mike) Gokey (77) passed away on March 7, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his loved ones at his side. Mike was born to Evelyn Moultrup and Henry Gokey on September 14, 1943 in Gilsum, NH. He worked at MPB (Timken) for 31 years. Mike loved the outdoors; shooting, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a life member of the NRA. Mike will be greatly missed by his wife of 38 years, Jeanette Gokey and his children, daughter Theresa Burke and husband Harry, son Michael Gokey and fianc? Jennifer Springer. He is also survived by the mother of his children Jackie Merrill, grandchildren Jennifer Clark, husband Duston, Steven Burke, Emilie...

Jason K. Guyette, 30 of Keene, passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1990 in Brattleboro, VT and grew up in Fitzwilliam, NH. He attended area schools, graduating from Monadnock Regional High School with the class of 2008. Jason was a foreman for Chris Lane Enterprises taking down threatening trees. He also started and operated MadOaks Tree Service. Jason loved the work he completed and was one of the best tree climbers around. He had a love and passion for climbing including the views from the top of towering trees that he brought down. The greater the conquer the greater his excitement. He especially loved to brag that he took down the biggest trees being tied in, NOT...

Jason K. Guyette, 30 of Keene, passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1990 in Brattleboro, VT and grew up in Fitzwilliam, NH. He attended area schools, graduating from Monadnock Regional High School with the class of 2008. Jason was a foreman for Chris Lane Enterprises taking down threatening trees. He also started and operated MadOaks Tree Service. Jason loved the work he completed and was one of the best tree climbers around. He had a love and passion for climbing including the views from the top of towering trees that he brought down. The greater the conquer the greater his excitement. He especially loved to brag that he took down the biggest trees being tied in, NOT...

Donald K. Hall, 84 of Keene, NH, passed away on March 4, 2021 following a period of declining health. He was born on August 21, 1936 in Keene, NH, the son of the late Thelma (Baker) and Galen Hall, Sr. Following high school, Don began a life-long career as a cook. He worked at the Town Diner (Valley Green) for 25 years, Lindy's for eight years, as well as Timoleon's and the Black Lantern. Don cooking was most famously known for Don's Grill at Keene High School. On June 17, 1999 Don was presented with the Outstanding Short Order Cook by the Food Service Department. At the time of his retirement, Don had been employed by Stuart and John's Sugarhouse in Westmoreland. After retirement, he...

Jacqueline T. "Jackie" Getty, 92 of Keene and formerly Harrisville, passed away on March 1, 2021 following a period of declining health. She was born on July 24, 1928 in Keene, NH, the daughter of the late Orillea (Dancause) and Wilfred Record. She grew up in Harrisville and graduated high school in Peterborough. On February 3, 1948 Jacqueline married her life-long companion Gordon A. Getty, Sr. at St. Denis in Harrisville, NH. They celebrated over 73 years together raising their family at the family homestead in Harrisville. As a staple in the Community of Harrisville, Jacqueline worked at the Town's woolen mill. Later, she become employed by Timken, from which she retired after nearly...

Marilyn Kay Dicey, 86 of Keene, NH, passed away in the comfort of her home on February 27, 2021. She was born on May 3, 1934 in Antrim, NH, the daughter of the late Hiley Josephine (Holt) Locke and Kenneth Weston Locke. She grew up in Keene and attended Keene High School, from which she graduated with the class of 1952. Throughout her career, Marilyn had been employed by National Grange Mutual, Peerless Insurance, and Cheshire Medical Center. Following retirement, she worked part-time at The Keene Sentinel. The most important thing to Marilyn was her family, and she valued them being close to her. She was involved with everything her children participated in. She was both a Boy Scout and...

Richard A. "Dick" Neilsen, Sr. 86, of Keene, NH and a former well-known longtime resident of the Walpole, NH community, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Pheasant Wood Care Center in Peterborough, NH. His parents, Annette (Gosselin) and Laurence M. Neilsen, Sr., welcomed their son into the world on December 30, 1934, in Springfield, Vermont. Dick grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Dick attended Keene Teachers College and went on to earn his Master Degree in Education from the University of New Hampshire. He spent his professional career in the education system, starting as...

Richard A. Neilsen, Sr. 86, of Water Street, Keene, NH and a former longtime resident of Walpole, NH, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough, NH, following a brief illness. A complete obituary notice and funeral arrangements will be published at a later date by the Fletcher Funeral Home of Keene.

A beautiful life went home to the arms of Our Lord. Mildred (Millie) F. Willett, age 95, died on February 26, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Keene, NH surrounded by loving family. She was born on February 3, 1926 the daughter of the late Eugene M. and Gladys (Vadney) Fleury of Claremont, NH. Millie grew-up in Claremont, NH where she attended local elementary schools and Stevens High School. After marrying she relocated to Swanzey, NH where she lived for 23 years. She and her late husband relocated to North Haverhill, NH and later to Winchester, NH. Millie lived at 5 Central Square Terrace in Keene, NH for the past 25 years. She was employed by various companies in the area. ...

Richard L. "Red" Bowker, 86 of Winchester, NH, passed away on February 25, 2021 following a period of declining health. He was born on July 28, 1934 in Keene, NH, son of the late Eva (Jefts) and Leo Bowker. Upon graduation from Keene High School, he served in the United States Army for three years and received an honorable discharge. On May 3, 1958 he married the love of his life, Sheila Marrotte. After returning home from the service, Richard worked part-time at Elliot Community Hospital in Keene. He transitioned to a position with the United States Postal Service where he was employed and retired after a 30-year career. Richard liked to stay active and took many walks. He played...

Richard L. "Red" Bowker, 86 of Winchester, NH, passed away on February 25, 2021 following a period of declining health. He was born on July 28, 1934 in Keene, NH, son of the late Eva (Jefts) and Leo Bowker. Upon graduation from Keene High School, he served in the United States Army for three years and received an honorable discharge. On May 3, 1958 he married the love of his life, Sheila Marrotte. After returning home from the service, Richard worked part-time at Elliot community Hospital in Keene. He transitioned to a position with the United States Postal Service where he was employed and retired after a 30 year career. Richard liked to stay active and took many walks. He played...

Ann O. Higgins, of Langdon, NH, died on February 22, 2021. She was born in Boston, MA on April 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Richmond and Katharine (Shorey) Ordway. She was raised in Winchester, MA and graduated from Winchester High School in 1950. She was employed by John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston, MA until her marriage to the late Emerson (Pete) Priest in 1951, with whom she had four children. In 1965 she married Daniel Patrick Higgins and lived in Keene, NH until his death in 2010. In 2014 she made her home in Langdon, NH near her daughter Susan Westra and her husband Tom. She enjoyed classical music, dogs, boats, hand crafts, knitting, and stuffed animals. She is...

Reginald "Reggie" L. Goodnow, 54, life-long resident of Westmoreland, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2021, tending to his farm he loved so dearly. He was born on March 31, 1966 in Bellows Falls, VT, the son of Richard and Jane (Parker) Goodnow. Reggie was a jack-of-all-trades and entrepreneur from an incredibly early age. He worked hand-in-hand with his father for many years before he began his own company, Mill Brook Landscaping. He successfully ran his own business until 1998 when he sold his company to pursue logging with horses. He soon purchased a carriage and provided elegant transportation for many brides and grooms. Reggie enjoyed providing sleigh and tractor rides for local...

Elaine M. Michelson, 68 of Fitzwilliam, passed away on January 25, 2021 unexpectedly at her home. She was born on April 15, 1952 in Keene, NH daughter of the late James Newton and Ruth Keating. She grew up in Keene and attended area schools. On August 1, 1970, Elaine eloped with the love of her life, Wayne H. Michelson. Elaine had been a homemaker for many years, caring for her family and home that she and Wayne so dearly loved. After her children had grown up, she had been employed by The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, NH. Elaine enjoyed family vacations throughout New England viewing wildlife and the countryside. At home she cared tenderly to her plants - both in the house and her...