Donald Earl Grant, Jr
Feb 3, 2025
Donald Earl Grant Jr, born on May 15, 1957, in Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. Donald was the son of Donald Earl Grant Sr and Evelyn (Frenette) Grant. He married Marianne (Fernandez) Grant in December 1980 with whom he had 4 children. Their union spanned over four decades, filled with moments of joy, challenges, and shared...
Michele Major
Jan 29, 2025
Michele M. Major March 3, 1961-January 29, 2025 Michele Major or as most of you may have known her as Shelley age of 63, of Richmond NH passed away peacefully after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer, her partner Ricky by her side. She was born on March 3, 1961, in Keene NH to Donald Major and Fina (Schey) Major....
Kathleen Noyes
Jan 27, 2025
Kathleen Sarsfield Noyes, 71 of Charlestown, RI passed away suddenly on January 27, 2025. Kathy was born on February 19, 1953, in Brattleboro, Vermont to Francis J. and Evelyn N. (Nikiforakis) Sarsfield. Kathy was married to Ronald H. Noyes for 46 years. Kathy grew up in Hinsdale, New Hampshire where her family owned and operated a grocery store that was...
Stephen Joseph Stepenuck, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Joseph Stepenuck, Jr., PhD a resident of Swanzey, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Elizabeth F. (Coughlin) and Stephen J. Stepenuck, Sr. on October 12, 1937, in Salem, MA. Steve graduated from St. Mary’s School class of 1955 in Lynn, MA. He received his...
Dawn Vickery Randall
Jan 16, 2025
Dawn Vickery Weathersby Randall was born when Calvin Coolidge was president. Dawn’s father was from Mississippi and during his life was a jockey and worked for Bethlehem Steel. Her mother immigrated with her family from Randell Cove in Newfoundland to Quincy, MA. Dawn graduated from Mass College of Art, and she met her husband, Robert Randall, at Trinity Church in...
Jonathan Hill
Jan 15, 2025
Jonathan Hill, 69, of Richmond, NH, passed away on January 15, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1955, in Keene, NH, son of the late Daniel and Lucille (Boodey) Hill. Jon grew up on the farm in Ashuelot, NH, attended Ashuelot School and graduated with the Thayer High School class of 1973. He worked at Kelly Farm and Beaman...
Andrew Merrill Jackson
Jan 14, 2025
Andrew Merrill Jackson, 47, of Swanzey and Richmond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born on August 12, 1977 in Keene, NH he was the son of Gary Merrill Jackson and Susan Joslyn. Andrew grew up in Keene and graduated from Monadnock Regional High School in 1997. He had a fulfilling career with Arthur J. Hubbard & Sons...
Stuart Randall Carswell, Jr
Jan 14, 2025
Stuart Randall Carswell, 90, of Keene, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2025. Born on August 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Stuart and Priscilla (Kellogg) Carswell. In 1957, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. After college, he honorably served his country in the United States...
Vangie Ruskowski
Jan 12, 2025
Vangie Ruskowski, 92, of Ashuelot, NH, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1932 in Ashuelot, NH, daughter of the late Alexander and Cecelia (Wozniak) Ruskowski. Vangie enjoyed spending time with her sister Valentina, they traveled to Poland, England, France, and Northwest Canada together. She liked to go hiking and walking, going dancing in Greenfield-...
Richard Charles Tatro
Jan 9, 2025
Richard Charles Tatro, 76, of Richmond, NH, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2025. Born on June 30, 1948 in Keene, NH, he was the son of the late Earl and Helen (Anderson) Tatro. Richard grew up in Keene and during his younger years, he served his country in the United States Air Force at the Lackland Air Force Base....
John N. Mcdowell, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
John (Jack) Nelson McDowell Jr., age 88, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 8, 2025, in Keene, NH. Jack was born in Philadelphia, PA to John Nelson and Irene (Barbin) McDowell. Jack’s mother died in 1939. His father later married Mary (Burnett) McDowell and they raised Jack and his sister Nancy in Newark, DE. After graduating from Newark...
Karen Mary Herbert
Jan 8, 2025
Karen Mary (Nowak) Herbert, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene after a lengthy but courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on August 20, 1957, in Keene to Ethel M. Nowak-Bergeron (Ellis) and Edward P. Nowak. She was educated locally in Keene and graduated from Keene High School...
Daniel Joseph Horan
Dec 31, 2024
Daniel Joseph Horan, 69, of Winchester, NH, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2024. Born on June 2, 1955 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Barbara Horan. Dan grew up in Windsor CT, where he and his two brothers built homes all over the state. Dan was an outdoor enthusiast, he loved...
Lou Donna Johnson
Dec 20, 2024
Lou Donna Johnson (Guice) passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brady, Texas, on May 13, 1947, Lou Donna was the daughter of John Guice and Nola Sue Mitchel. She graduated from Brady High School in May of 1965, where she was an active member of the girls’ high school basketball...
Margot Clarine Abbott
Dec 19, 2024
Margot Clarine (Brown) Abbott, 86, of Keene, wife of William S. Abbott, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Covenant Living of Keene. She was born in Framingham, MA in 1938, the daughter of Clarine (Reeve) and Everett Brown. She attended grade school in Hopkinton, MA and high school in Winchendon, MA, and graduated from Boston University with an Associate Degree....
Bruce Austin Rockwell, Sr.
Dec 15, 2024
Bruce Austin Rockwell Sr., 85, of Swanzey, passed away on December 15, 2024. Born in Keene, NH on April 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Cecil Rockwell and Mildred (Nadeau) Patch. Bruce grew up in Keene and attended Keene schools. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy as a fireman/mechanic and served onboard the...
Marjorie Joslyn
Dec 13, 2024
Marjorie Joslyn, 92, of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1931, daughter of the late Claude and Evelyn Browne. Marjorie was a hard worker, she enjoyed the outdoors, working in her garden, and taking long drives and traveling. She was dedicated to her family and enjoyed her time with them. Marjorie...
Ryan Desrosiers
Dec 8, 2024
Ryan Desrosiers, 51, of Swanzey, was born on February 9, 1973, in Keene. He passed away suddenly on December 8, 2024, just days after being diagnosed with Lymphoblastic Leukemia and High-Grade Lymphoma. Ryan graduated from Keene High School, where he played the trombone in the school band and showcased his talents as a baritone player in the drum corps. He...
Amelia Marie Corban
Dec 5, 2024
Amelia Marie Corban, 3 months, a resident of Bellows Falls, VT. passed away peacefully and quietly on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with the love of family near. She was born a daughter to Alexsus M. Phipps and Zachary S. Corban on September 7, 2024, in Keene. Amelia loved watching lights, especially Christmas lights. She enjoyed watching Bubble Guppies and Encanto,...
William Harrold Silverstein
Dec 3, 2024
On December 3, 2024, William "Bill" Silverstein passed away surrounded by the love of his family at home in Walpole, NH after a 7-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill grew up on a horse farm in Far Hills, New Jersey, the middle child of five siblings. Raised by the matriarchs in his life, Bill was a confidant to many and...
