Frederick Melvin
Oct 13, 2026
Frederick "Fred" Melvin of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 94.
Born on January 31, 1932, in Keene, New Hampshire, Fred was the son of William and Hazel (Flagg) Melvin. He spent his life rooted in the Cheshire County community he called home. In his younger years, he worked at Carrie Chair Shop...
Ann Wilder
Oct 12, 2026
Ann H. Wilder, 81, of Fitzwilliam, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. Born in Fitzwilliam, NH, on July 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Chase) Hanninen.
She grew up on the family farm, a lifelong resident of Fitzwilliam. Ann was a member of the first graduating class of Monadnock High School in 1963. Following...
Sally Jean Allen
Oct 9, 2026
Sally Allen, age 83, died peacefully on October 9, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer's at Covenant Health Care-Keene. Sally was born October 7, 1943, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Sally's professional passion was teaching. Sally earned a B.S. from Springfield College in 1967 and a Master of Education from Keene State College in 1980. In the 1970's Sally directed Jimmy Cricket...
James George Brisson
Oct 2, 2026
James (Jim) G. Brisson, 77 of Keene, died October 2nd, following a brief illness. He was born August 14,1949 in Providence, RI to Gene and Jean (McLaughlin)Brisson. He attended LaSalle Academy in Providence graduating in 1967. Following high school, he enlisted in the US Army National Guard, where he was a welder, medical specialist and received sharpshooter commendations and was...
Eleanore Smart
Sep 27, 2026
Eleanore Smart of Keene, NH passed away at Covenant Living on September 27, 2026. She was 97.
Eleanore Louise Jacoby was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 31, 1929. Her parents had come to the US from Germany, and German was Eleanore’s first language. Eleanore retained a fondness for her hometown all her life, and had many wonderful stories of growing...
David “Jr” George Matson II
Sep 26, 2026
David “Jr” George Matson II, 47, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, while surrounded by his family and girlfriend Randi. Born on May 14, 1979, in Keene, NH, he was the son of David George Matson and Terry Jane McDonald.
David grew up in Troy, NH and graduated from Monadnock High School. A true jack of all...
Marilyn Campbell
Sep 25, 2026
Marilyn Campbell, 93, of Claremont, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, in Keene, New Hampshire.
Marilyn was born on May 25, 1933, in Claremont, New Hampshire. She attended Claremont schools and graduated from Stevens High School in 1951. On September 29, 1951, she married Robert M. Campbell in Claremont. From that day forward, they built a life...
Roger Start Buzzell
Sep 19, 2026
Roger Start Buzzell, 62, of West Dover, Vermont, passed away on September 19, 2026.
He was born on March 6, 1964, in Queens, New York, to David Start Buzzell and Marilyn Kay Boutilier. Roger worked as a project manager for Wright Builders and Western Builders before beginning his seasonal retirement career as a Snowcat Operator at Mount Snow.
Roger married...
Shendel Lee Christian
Sep 14, 2026
Shendel Lee Christian, 34, of Troy, New Hampshire, passed away at home on September 14, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS. Though her time was far too short, Shendel filled her life with creativity, music, love, and, above all, the immeasurable joy of being a mother to her three beloved daughters.
Born on October 7, 1991, in Peterborough, New Hampshire,...
Brian Joseph Bazarnicki Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
Brian Joseph Bazarnicki Sr., 67, of Gilsum, New Hampshire, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 19, 1959, in Garfield, New Jersey, to the late Julian and Evelyn (Nieradka) Bazarnicki, Brian carried with him throughout his life the values instilled by his family, finding great meaning in the people he loved, the community he...
David Frank Smith
Sep 11, 2026
David F. Smith of Keene, NH, passed peacefully with family by his side after a period of declining health. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Lisa (Navish) Smith, daughter, Melissa, and son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Dawn, and treasured granddaughters and their partners, Courtney Farnsworth and husband Mike, Ashlyn Smith and fiance Dominic, and Kayla Smith and...
Gabriel "Gabe" Steven Schimp
Sep 8, 2026
Gabriel “Gabe” Steven Schimp, 22, a lifelong resident of Troy, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Born on June 19, 2004, in Keene, Gabe was the beloved son of Jon and Laura Schimp of Troy. He attended local schools and graduated from Monadnock Regional High School with the Class of 2023.
Those who knew Gabe will remember the sweetness and...
Carol Ann (Symonds) Johnson
Sep 7, 2026
Carol Ann (Symonds) Johnson, 79, of Spofford, NH, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 7, 2026. Following her most recent hospitalization, Carol’s family cared for her at home. In the same spirit of love and care that Carol had given so freely throughout her life, her family surrounded her with that same love and care in her...
Mark Gregory Thomas
Sep 7, 2026
Mark Gregory Thomas, 65, of Keene, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully and quietly on Monday, September 7, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mark was born on July 21, 1961, in Marshall, Texas, to the late Johnette (Phillips) and Bobby Thomas. He was educated locally and graduated from Brazoswood High School with the...
Roger Edmond Joslyn
Sep 6, 2026
Roger Edmond Joslyn, 81, of Westport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Cheshire Medical Center.
He was born on October 3, 1944, in Keene, the son of the late Pauline (Willis) and Edmond Joslyn.
Roger was a hardworking man who spent much of his life working in the logging and lumber industry.
For 50yrs, Roger exchanged vows with the love of...
Anne Marie Guay
Aug 29, 2026
Anne Marie Guay, passed away at home after a period of declining health.
Anne was born with PKU, a condition causing developmental delays and medical and behavioral challenges. At 5 years old, Anne was admitted to Laconia State School and Training Center in Laconia, NH, where she spent the next 36 years of her life. With the help of her supporters,...
Walter "Bobby" Latiolais
Aug 28, 2026
Walter “Bobby” Latiolais, 81, of Spofford NH, a man whose hands built far more than homes and buildings, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at Cheshire Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bobby was born on December 27, 1944, in Arnaudville, Louisiana, to the late Laton Latiolais and Amy (Landry) Latiolais. He was raised with strong roots,...
John Van Syckle Hornbeck
Aug 24, 2026
John Van Syckle Hornbeck Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire with family at his side.
John (Jack) was born on March 21, 1947, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to John Van Syckle Hornbeck Sr. and Marjorie (Peck) Hornbeck. He was raised in Westfield New Jersey, where his love of the outdoors...
Robert Wesley Trombi
Aug 23, 2026
Robert Wesley Trombi, 66, of Keene, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born in Springfield, MA on June 21, 1960, he was the son of the late William Trombi and Carolyn (Hassell) Herr.
Robert grew up in Conway, MA, and graduated from Keene High School in 1978. After High School, he proudly and honorably served his country for 21 years...
Dr. William D. Moyle
Aug 18, 2026
Dr. William (Bill) Dufford Moyle, Jr., 92, a retired surgeon and long-time resident of Keene, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in Ashburn, Virginia, on 18 August 2026, with family by his side.
Bill was born on 3 May 1934, in White Plains, New York, to William Dufford Moyle, Sr., and Florence Sweeny Moyle. He spent most of his childhood in Scarsdale,...
