The Keene Sentinel

Memorial services will be held for Hugh Milford McLellan & Jacqueline Mae (Blair) McLellan of Delray Beach, FL on Friday, May 3rd at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene, NH from 10:30am-12:30pm, immediately followed by burial services at Mountain View Cemetery, 875 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey, NH". At 88 years of age, Jacqueline passed peacefully with her loving husband, Hugh, by her side on July 17, 2023. On February 4, 2024, at age 93, Hugh passed peacefully, eager to reunite with his loving bride of 73 years. Family and friends are welcome to attend both services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Keene Police Benevolent Association.

Susan Ann Carden 77 peacefully passed away on April 17, 2024 at Good Shephard Hospice in Winter Haven, FL. Born December 16, 1946 in Bellows Falls, VT, she is survived by her brothers Rick Speckman of Swanzey, NH and Larry Speckman of Walpole, NH; children Julie Larios of Webster, MA, and Scott Carden of Dallas, TX; granddaughter Meghan Hilow of Webster, MA. Her husband Richard Carden passed away in August of 2020. She loved her family, reading, her flowers and jigsaw puzzles. She and her husband ran the Flea Market on RT 12 in Walpole for several years before moving to Winter Haven, FL. There will be no memorial services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer...

She passed peacefully while resting after a brief period of declining health. Services are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, Keene. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Betty DeMond formally of Westminster, VT passed away on April 13, 2024 at the Keene Center Genesis Nursing Home in Keene, NH. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Calling hours will be held on April 18, 2024 from 11:00 until 1:00 pm with a Funeral Service starting at 1:00 pm at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home 55 Westminster St in Bellows Falls. Burial will be private in the Acworth Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home 55 Westminster St in Bellows Falls, VT.

Muriel Dorothea Bach, a longtime resident of Keene, NH, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Langdon Place of Keene, at the age of 96. Born on July 20, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, to Dorothy and August Emil Raschdorf, she cherished family, pets, crossword puzzles, and all things dark chocolate. Among her cherished childhood memories were her adventures horseback riding as a member of the Stablemates, where she forged lifelong friendships. Muriel possessed a keen intellect and in 1945 was offered a scholarship to pursue chemistry, which she turned down, prioritizing her family instead. Later, she found fulfillment as a two-time Past Matron in the Order of Eastern Star....

Herbert "Herb" F. Miller, Jr. 88, of Swanzey, NH, passed away on April 10, 2024, after a period of failing health. He passed away peacefully in his home with his wife and children by his side. Herbert was born on February 24, 1936, in Boston, Mass., the son of Helen (Murphy) and Herbert F. Miller, Sr. He lived in Brookline, Mass. in his early years and then moved to Swanzey and later to Keene, NH. Herb attended St. Joseph Regional School and later Keene High School. In 1954, he joined the Air Force, stationed in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and was honorably discharged in 1957. During his time in the service, he practiced judo and drove ambulance. He received the National Defense Service...

Herbert F. Miller, Jr. 88, of Swanzey, NH, passed away on April 10, 2024, after a period of failing health. He passed away peacefully in his home with his wife and children by his side. A complete obituary notice and funeral arrangements will be published at a later date by the Foley Funeral Home of Keene, NH.

Michael James Davini, born May 2, 1960, in Pittsfield, MA, was a man who lived his life with humor, kindness, deep affection, and unwavering reliability. He was a treasure to those who knew him, and his spirit will forever be engraved in our hearts. Michael was a man who had an uncanny ability to find joy in the simplest things and had an infectious laugh that could fill a room. His generosity knew no bounds, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand, expecting nothing in return. From his birthplace in Pittsfield, MA, to Winchendon, MA, and finally settling in Rindge, New Hampshire, Michael's life was a testament to his love for adventure. His hobbies of boating and modified racing...

Sarah Krayone Payne "Oma" 97, of Troy NH was born unto Droh Siah and Sangayon Sahn on March 10, 1927, in Behwaley, Kparblee District, Lower Nimba County, Liberia. She passed on Tuesday April 9th at her home in Troy surrounded by her loving family. Oma Sarah was survived by her daughter Caroline Lussier of Troy, NH, her sons Daniel Tarwoe of Webster MA, and Jenkins Tarwoe of Fargo, North Dekota. She left behind 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Sarah Payne was not educated but her love for education was evident as she sent her daughters Caroline Lussier and the late Esther Deranamie off to Monrovia to live with people for...

Robert Crosby Needham Sr., 87, a resident of Jaffrey and formerly of N. Swanzey, Winchester, and Marlborough, passed away peacefully while resting on April 9, 2024 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. He was born a son to the late Alice M. (Crosby) and Sewell E. Needham on July 20, 1936 in Ashburnham, MA. He attended local Westmoreland school system. Robert enjoyed his time working for Timkin MPB in their environmental services department for a year until he retired in 1998. Prior, he worked for CDR Footwear in Keene as a shoe stitcher for 7 years. He also formerly worked for Roberts Heart Footwear in Keene as a shoe stitcher for 10 years, along with Princess Shoe Company in Keene as a...

He passed peacefully while resting after a brief period of declining health at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. Arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, Keene. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com

Lynne E. (Cipperly) Osterhout, 77, of Keene, NH, passed away on April 8, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family following a period of declining health. Lynne was born on June 27, 1946, in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Raymond and Ellen (Lance) Cipperly. She attended area schools, graduating from Troy High School with the class of 1964. On October 1, 1966, Lynne married the love of her life, John J. Osterhout, Jr., and soon started a family. The family resided in Fairhaven and Rutland, VT, eventually returning to the Capitol District before settling in Hinsdale, NH. When her three sons reached an appropriate age, Lynne began working outside the home at Hinsdale Greyhound Park. She...

The caring hands too many, be it two-legged or four, will be greatly missed with the passing of Patricia J. Seymour 87, of North Swanzey, NH, on April 8, 2024, at the Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH, following a brief illness. Her parents, Richard A. and Pearl (Caron) Horton welcomed their daughter into the world on January 21, 1937, in Gilsum, NH. A lifelong resident of the area, Pat attended local schools, and was a 1955 graduate of Keene High School. No matter where you turned, Pat was always front and center to help others. Early in the 1970's, Pat was one of seven health aids in the Keene Visiting Nurse Association. As quoted in an edition of the Monadnock Living on January 7,...

Hannah Walker Austin, of North Yarmouth, passed away at home on April 8, 2024, at the age of 27, following a valiant and courageous battle with brain cancer for nearly three years. She was a much-loved and appreciated daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. Ever positive and graceful in her quest to fully enjoy each and every day of her life, Hannah touched many in the process and always valued kindness and compassion for others, choosing to appreciate all of the time she had rather than lamenting the time she did not. One of her wishes was for those who loved her to know that she loved them back - even more. Hannah was born in Great Barrington, MA on March 22, 1997,...

Hannah Walker Austin, of North Yarmouth, passed away at home on April 8, 2024, at the age of 27, following a valiant and courageous battle with brain cancer for nearly three years. She was a much-loved and appreciated daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. Ever positive and graceful in her quest to fully enjoy each and every day of her life, Hannah touched many in the process and always valued kindness and compassion for others, choosing to appreciate all of the time she had rather than lamenting the time she did not. One of her wishes was for those who loved her to know that she loved them back - even more. Hannah was born in Great Barrington, MA on March 22, 1997,...

The caring hands too many, be it two-legged or four, will be greatly missed with the passing of Patricia J. Seymour 87, of North Swanzey, NH, on April 8, 2024, at the Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH, following a brief illness. A complete obituary notice and funeral arrangements will be published at a later date by the Foley Funeral Home of Keene, NH.

Mary Lee Greaves, 74, of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courage battle with cancer. Born on July 18, 1949, in Teaneck, NJ, Mary Lee was the beloved daughter of Edmund and Mary Pender. Mary Lee grew up in Maywood and Waldwick, NJ, and graduated from Saint Luke's High School, in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. Mary Lee attended Elizabeth Seaton Junior College graduating in 1969. Mary Lee then went onto Cornel University School of Nursing and Mount Saint Mary's in New York City, graduating with her BSN in Nursing with honors in 1975. Mary Lee was married to her husband Russell Greaves for 46 years and was beyond grateful to become an immediate...

Timothy "Tim" J. Hayes, 57, of Bristol, NH, and formerly of Keene and Lakeland, FL, passed away after a sudden illness on April 6, 2024. He was born in Lowell, MA, son of the late Joseph and Arlene (Kielbasa) Hayes. He graduated from Keene High School. Tim is survived by his siblings: Sharon Hampton, of Belmont, NH; Joseph F. Hayes, Jr., of Conway, NH; John Hayes, of Keene; and Christine Ferguson, of Pembroke, NH; and many nieces and nephews. Tim will be remembered for his love of family. He enjoyed talking with anyone he would meet, and he loved spending time with his siblings. His passions included movies, science fiction, travel and drawing. He particularly enjoyed Star Wars, Star...

Hinsdale - Leah Bonnette, 87, a prior resident of Indian Acres in Hinsdale, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland where she has been a resident for the past five months. Born in Lowell, VT on October 4, 1936, she was the daughter of Clinton and Elizabeth (Mason) Peters. She was raised and educated in Lowell, attending Lowell Elementary School and Richford High School. She continued her education later in life by taking bank courses through Vermont National Bank. Leah worked at the Book Press for many years. She left the Book Press to start her own business. Leah ran the Double Header Restaurant in Hinsdale with two of her sons, Bruce and Terry. She...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Edward Wesley Keller, III, 77, of Linn, Missouri and a former longtime resident of Sullivan, NH, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his son's home, surrounded by family. He was born in Murray, Kansas on January 25, 1947, the son of the late Edward and Maxine (Montaque) Keller, Jr. He was united in marriage to Patricia A. Arlen in New Hampshire, she preceded him in death on March 31, 2011. Ed and Patricia raised their family in Sullivan where he worked for many years at Schleicher and Schuell in Keene, NH. In his spare time, he loved fishing, boating, gambling, dancing, visits with his friend, Cheryl Chambers, his...

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...