Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories

She passed peacefully in the comfort of her home with the love of her family near after a period of declining health. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories in Swanzey. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Wayne F. Adams, 43, of Keene and formerly of Newport, Marlow and Troy died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He passed peacefully with the love and devotion of his large family at hand. Wayne was born the son of Linda A. (Goodell) and Douglas C. Adams on December 27, 1978, in Lebanon. He was educated locally and graduated from Keene High School class of 1997. In December of 2020, Wayne met the love of his life, Tabitha L. (Blair) Gallella in Newport. They instantly fell in love and she became his fianc?e where they had many plans of a long life together. Wayne worked for Smith's Medical in Keene as an assembler for ten years before his...

He passed peacefully at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a period of declining health with the love of family near. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories in Keene. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Gordon E. Hatfield Jr. 81, of Winchester, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Cheshire Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Keene. He passed peacefully in the company of his loving family after a short period of declining health. Gordon was born the son of the late Pauline A. (Makarevic) and Gordon E. Hatfield Sr. on September 8, 1940, in Brattleboro, VT. He was educated locally and graduated from Thayer High School in Winchester. Class of 1958. On February 9, 1980, he exchanged vows with Phyllis E. (Oliver) Hartley. They were married in a civil service with close family in attendance. Sadly, Phyllis passed on October 4, 2018, after thirty-eight years of marriage. Gordon was employed by the...

He passed peacefully at Cheshire Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Keene after a period of declining health with the love of family near. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories in Swanzey. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

He passed peacefully while sleeping in the familiar surroundings of his home. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Homes and Crematories, WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

He passed quietly and unexpectedly in the comfort of his home with the love of his wife near. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories in Swanzey. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Roger E. Nichols, 88, a lifelong resident of Keene, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Keene Center Genesis in Keene, after a brief period of declining health. He was born a son to the late Dorothy (Banks) and Karl T. Nichols on March 13, 1934 in Keene. He was educated locally at Keene High School. On August 24, 1951, Roger joined the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant on November 21, 1960. On March 5, 1955, Roger married the love of his life Carolyn Putnam at the Court St. Congregational Church. They were happily married for 51 years until she passed away on August 26, 2006. Roger...

He passed peacefully and quietly while sleeping at Keene Center Genesis in Keene after a brief period of declining health. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories in Keene. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Dorothy "Judi" J. (Chickering) Handy, 79, a long-time resident of Marlow and formerly of Troy and Marlborough died on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She passed peacefully in the familiar surroundings of her home with the love of family near after a period of declining health. Dorothy was born the daughter of the late Henrietta (Demange) and Carroll Chickering on November 24, 1942, in Keene. She was educated locally and attended Marlborough schools. On October 20, 1959 she exchanged vows with Lyle A. Handy Sr. in a simple ceremony. They have been married for sixty-two years. She was employed at Smith's Medical in Keene as an assembler and a lead person for over thirty years until her retirement...

She passed peacefully in the familiar surroundings of her home with the love of family near after a period of declining health. services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral chapel in Keene. WWW.chshirefamilyfh.com

He passed peacefully at Applewood Care Center in Winchester after a period of declining health. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and crematories in Swanzey. WWW.chweshirefamilyfh.com

He passed peacefully and quietly Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a period of declining health. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories in Keene. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

He passed peacefully while sleeping at Alpine Care Center in Keene. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories in Keene. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Nathan "Nate" A. Head, 40, a resident of Keene and formerly of Brattleboro, VT. passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was born on March 21, 1982, to Lisa A. Clayton and Carl L. Head III in Brattleboro, VT. Nate was educated at Northfield Mount Herman in Northfield, MA. class of 2000 where he excelled in football, track and field and wrestling while at NMH. Nate also attended Springfield College in Springfield, MA. He was employed by the Auto Mall in Brattleboro, VT. as a beloved and well-respected sales manager for several years. Nathan enjoyed watching football, baseball, especially the Red Sox, Celtics basketball, barbequing, and going on...

He passed peacefully and quietly in the comfort of his home. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories in Keene. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

It is with broken hearts that we inform you of the passing of Janice J. Perry. Janice was born to Virginia Jardine and David "Cliff" Jardine in Keene on April 8, 1943 and grew up in West Swanzey. As a teenager, she was part of the West Swanzey Scarlet Marauders Drum and Bugle Corps. After graduating high school, she met her husband, Bill Perry. She got married and raised her children in Peterborough. Janice was always very active. She loved animals and always had a dog. In earlier years she had horses and many other pets. She was very busy with her family and friends. She would do whatever, whenever was needed to help. She loved to garden, golf, travel, read and go out to eat. She was an...

He passed peacefully at Cheshire Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Keene with the love of family near. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories in Keene, WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Lester Cohen of Keene and Boca Raton, Florida, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his home in Florida. He passed away peacefully with Norma, his wife of almost 76 years by his side. He was born to Lena (Goodwin) and Israel Cohen on February 26, 1924 in Worcester, MA. He was educated at Worcester's Classical High School, Class of 1942. After graduation, Les started college for a Bachelor's Degree in Business at Boston University. WWII interrupted his studies, and Lester left school to serve his country. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served as a navigator on B24's as part of an air crew unit in the Pacific Theatre. He flew 52 combat missions and was the recipient of the...

Lester Cohen of Keene and Boca Raton, Florida, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his home in Florida. He passed away peacefully with Norma, his wife of almost 76 years by his side. He was born to Lena (Goodwin) and Israel Cohen on February 26, 1924 in Worcester, MA. He was educated at Worcester's Classical High School, Class of 1942. After graduation, Les started college for a Bachelor's Degree in Business at Boston University. WWII interrupted his studies, and Lester left school to serve his country. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served as a navigator on B24's as part of an air crew unit in the Pacific Theatre. He flew 52 combat missions and was the recipient of the...

Lester Cohen of Keene and Boca Raton, Florida, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his home in Florida. He passed away peacefully with Norma, his wife of almost 76 years by his side. He was born to Lena (Goodwin) and Israel Cohen on February 26, 1924 in Worcester, MA. He was educated at Worcester's Classical High School, Class of 1942. After graduation, Les started college for a Bachelor's Degree in Business at Boston University. WWII interrupted his studies, and Lester left school to serve his country. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served as a navigator on B24's as part of an air crew unit in the Pacific Theatre. He flew 52 combat missions and was the recipient of the...