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Barbara Lauren

Barbara Lauren

Jul 1, 2026

Barbara Lauren, 79, of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2026, surrounded by the love of her brother, David, and the caring staff at Covenant Living of Keene.

Born on May 22, 1947, in New York City, NY, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Sidney Lauren and Miriam Kornblith Lauren. She was raised in a home that valued education,...

Natalie Kennison

Natalie Kennison

Jun 25, 2026

Natalie L. Kennison, 93, of Keene, New Hampshire, passed away on June 25th, 2026, in the comfort of her home.

Natalie was born on August 5th, 1932, in Summit, New Jersey, to the late Charles Wesley "Wes" Milburn and Natalie (Clement) Milburn. She graduated high school in Wellesley, Mass before moving to St. Johnsbury, VT. She eventually settled in the Monadnock...

Michael J. Andrade

Michael J. Andrade

Jun 22, 2026

Michael Jeffrey Andrade, 71, of Alstead, NH, passed away while at home on Monday, June 22, 2026. Born on August 12, 1954, in Rahway, NJ, he was the son of the late Manual Sr. and Irma (Scheurman) Andrade.

Raised in Rahway, New Jersey, Michael received his education through the Rahway public school system. After high school, he began a lifelong career...

Krystle Hill

Krystle Hill

Jun 20, 2026

Krystle Lee Hill, 43, of Keene, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 20, 2026, following a brief illness. Born on August 6, 1982, in Berlin, VT, she was the daughter of Diane (Cadorette) Hall and Gary Hall Sr.Loved from the moment she was born, Krystle grew up in a close-knit family in Barre, VT, as the youngest of five children....

Irene Ann Clark

Irene Ann Clark

Jun 18, 2026

Irene Ann Clark, 91, of Ashuelot, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, surrounded by the love of her daughters and the caring staff of Cheshire Medical Center.

Born on June 16, 1935, in Winchester, New Hampshire, Irene was the daughter of the late Alexander Erunski and Jennie M. (Habinka) Erunski. She grew...

Diana L. Taul

Diana L. Taul

Jun 15, 2026

Diana Louise Taul, 69, of Swanzey, New Hampshire, passed away at home on June 15, 2026.

Born on September 4, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, Diana was the daughter of the late Gabriel Taul and Martha (Bayer) Taul. She graduated from Seneca High School in Louisville Kentucky in 1975 and carried throughout her life the kindness, determination, and generous spirit that would...

Charles L. Shaw III

Charles L. Shaw III

Jun 14, 2026

Charles L. Shaw III, 72, of Marlborough, passed away suddenly at his home on June 14, 2026.

Born on December 10, 1953, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Charlie was the son of the late Charles L. Shaw Jr. and Ann (Garbutt) Shaw.

Charles spent much of his working life as a self-employed carpenter, taking great pride in his craftsmanship and the satisfaction of building...

Alden Gordon Powers

Alden Gordon Powers

Jun 13, 2026

Alden Gordon Powers, 75, of Winchester New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the Applewood Center in Winchester.

Born on December 9th, 1950, in Keene, he was the son of the late Wilmer James Powers and Mildred Mary Ann (Gillender) Powers. Alden was also predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley (Tatro) Powers; his daughter Mallory Powers; and his...

Marveline J. Garand

Marveline J. Garand

Jun 8, 2026

Marveline J. (Blair) Garand, 86, a resident of Swanzey, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon.

She was born in San Antonio, Texas, on January 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Celeste Oladko and Marvin Blair. Marveline was raised and educated in Connecticut.



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Rexyne Lightfoot

Rexyne Lightfoot

Jun 6, 2026

Rexyne Lightfoot, 85, of Keene, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born on March 8, 1941, in Petersham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Floy (Anderson) Lawson.

Rexyne was raised in Petersham, Massachusetts, and graduated from Mahar Regional High School in 1959. Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, Frederick Charles Lightfoot. The...

Daniel Joseph Bastille

Daniel Joseph Bastille

Jun 4, 2026

Daniel (Dan) Joseph Bastille, of Winchester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2026, surrounded by family and his best friend at the age of 66. Dan was born on November 12, 1959, in Keene New Hampshire, the son of the late William G. Bastille, Sr and Vivian May (Richards) Bastille.

Dan spent much of his working...

Duane Schillemat

Duane Schillemat

Jun 4, 2026

Duane "Big Daddy D" Edward Schillemat, 65, of Munsonville, New Hampshire, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born on July 11, 1960, in Keene, NH, he was the son of Edward and Rita Schillemat.

Duane grew up in Munsonville, and graduated from Keene High School in 1978. Deeply devoted to his faith, Duane was an active member of The...

Charles H. Ford

Charles H. Ford

May 25, 2026

Charles H. Ford, 83, a resident of Swanzey, passed away peacefully and quietly on Monday, May 25, 2026, with the love of family by his side after a brief period of declining health.

He was born a son to the late Doris (Senecal) and Wesley Ford on January 23, 1943, in Lebanon, NH. He was educated locally in the New...

Abbyann Wasilew

Abbyann Wasilew

May 24, 2026

In loving memory of Abbyann Wasilew, 82, who peacefully departed this world on May 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, with a passport full of stamps and stories from her well-traveled life.

Abbyann had a penchant for mountains. Growing up in northern New Jersey, she could only experience them through the books she read about the climbers, especially the women...

Robert Hamshaw

Robert Hamshaw

May 20, 2026

Robert (Bob) Kiendl Hamshaw, 79, of Peterborough, New Hampshire passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born on June 15, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of the late Samuel James and Jean (Kiendl) Hamshaw of Marlborough, New Hampshire.Bob grew up in Garden City, Long Island and he graduated high school from Garden City Waldorf School. He...

Sara Lee Glenn

Sara Lee Glenn

May 16, 2026

Sara Lee Glenn, 73, of Marlborough, passed away while at home on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born on March 7, 1953, in Keene, NH, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Marion (Weston) Frazier.

Sara grew up in Keene and graduated from Monadnock Regional High School. From a young age, she had a deep love for art and...

David Todd Peloski

David Todd Peloski

May 15, 2026

David Todd Peloski, 74, a resident of Swanzey, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2026.

He was born a son to the late Mary A. (Danley) and Daniel L. Peloski on March 13, 1952, in Quebec, Canada. David was educated in Connecticut and graduated from Glastonbury High School class of 1970. He continued his education at Southern...

Kenneth Poole Colby Jr.

Kenneth Poole Colby Jr.

May 14, 2026

Kenneth "Ken" Poole Colby Jr., 79, a resident of North Swanzey, passed away peacefully and quietly on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home with the love of family by his side.

He was born a son to the late Bernece (Wilson) and Kenneth Poole Colby Sr. on December 2, 1946, in Keene. Ken graduated from...

Marc Jeffrey Serber

Marc Jeffrey Serber

May 13, 2026

Marc Jeffrey Serber, 77, of Alstead, NH, passed away while surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on April 1, 1949, in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late John and Roslyn (Abramowitz) Serber.

Marc grew up in Seattle and Alabama and devoted much of his younger years to education and personal growth. He graduated from...

Pauline Joslyn

Pauline Joslyn

May 9, 2026

Pauline Elizabeth Joslyn, 101, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born on October 15, 1924, in Westport, NH, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel (Smith) Willis.

A lifelong resident of Westport until recent years, Pauline was educated in the local public school system and remained connected to the community she cherished throughout...

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