Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center

06/24/2026

Donald Butler

Donald J. Butler, of Peterborough, New Hampshire, died peacefully on June 19, 2026, with his family at his bedside.

Donald was born on August 7, 1943, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to Donald J. Butler, Sr. and Mary Ciarlone Butler. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1961 and Keene State College in 1971. He lived in Jaffrey, Rindge, and Peterborough for most of his life.

He served in the US Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In February 1962, Don married his high school sweetheart, Pauline Ann Bernier (Polly).

He owned and operated Butler Painting Company and also worked for Butler Amusement Company before joining Morton Building, Inc. as a Sales and Design Consultant, retiring in 2005 after 22 years.

Don was a lifelong member and Communicant of St. Patrick Church in Jaffrey and starting in 1996, he served as a Eucharistic minister for many years.

He was a member of The Knights of Columbus and served as Deputy Grand Knight. He also was a member of The Men of St. Joseph.

Always athletic, Don played baseball at Keene State College and softball for a number of years for the DD Bean Eagles of Jaffrey. He also played in regional playoffs for the Keene Merchants and the Manchester Giants. He was a NH Golden Gloves Champion, Jaffrey Cub Scout Leader and Little League coach for many years. He started and coached the Jaffrey Mountaineers Babe Ruth team.

He was a past member of the Monadnock Rod and Gun Club, Jaffrey Lions Club and Rotary Club, as well as the Ashby Beagle Club. He served as chairperson on the Rindge Board of Adjustment for 10 years. He was a member of the American Legion Honor Guard for many years. As an avid hunter, sportsman and golfer, Don spent much of his spare time walking in the woods and enjoying the outdoors.

He enjoyed worldwide travel and participated in several humanitarian missions to Bosnia during the 1990’s and visited multiple Marian Shrines worldwide. Don and Polly wintered in Barefoot Bay, Florida for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife Polly of Peterborough; son, Steven and wife Colleen, of Milford, New Hampshire; three grandchildren, Nicole O’Keeffe of Austin, TX, Nina Wedig of West Dundee, IL and Steven J. Butler, Jr of Cary, IL; three great grandchildren, Emma and Oliver O’Keeffe of Austin, TX, and Evelyn Wedig of West Dundee, IL; three step-grandchildren, Brad Bosse of Hooksett, NH, Adam Bosse (Anya), Carly Bosse, and Bailey Johnson, all from Milford; and two step-grandchildren Hayden and Naia of Milford. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne Butler of Carmel, CA, and sister, Anna Jo Geraci of Jaffrey, NH.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM in St. Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 15 Constitution Dr Suite 1G, Bedford, NH 03110, or to St. Patrick’s Outreach, 87 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

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06/24/2026

Christine Bergeron

Christine A. Bergeron, 55, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Christine was born on November 11, 1970 in Medford, MA, the beloved daughter of Beverly (Henderson) Haley, and the late Christopher A. Haley. She was raised on the Cape and was a graduate of Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in Yarmouth, where she had been the goalie for their 1988 State Championship Field Hockey team. Christine went on to attend Bentley College, and graduated with the Class of 1992 after earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.

Christine built a successful career as a Senior Technical Account Manager with GreenHill Investment Reporting. Her dedication and expertise were evident in her professional life where she made a lasting impact. While her career was important to her, Christine was always a devoted mother who took immense pride in her family.

Beyond her career and family life, Christine also found fulfillment in serving her community as a Rotarian in the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club, and as a proud EMT with the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance Service. Selflessness extended to all aspects of her life. She was known as the kindest and most generous person, and as a true fixer, who could always be relied upon to help anyone in need, whether they were family, friends or strangers.

Christine was preceded in death by her father, and by her husband, Matthew Bergeron. She is survived by her children, Christopher (Ming) Bergeron and Madelyn (Ladybug) Bergeron, her mother, Beverly Haley, her brother Keith Haley, her beloved dog Gus, and by her loving and supportive extended family and close friends.

Christine’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. May her legacy of kindness and generosity continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to cross paths with her.

Family and friends are warmly invited to calling hours on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00PM at the Cournoyer Funeral Home Cremation Center, 33 River Street, (Route 202 South), Jaffrey.

In lieu of Flowers, please consider making memorial donations in her name to the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance, PO Box 107, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

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06/23/2026

Jane M. Cunningham

Jane Marie Usher Cunningham, age 93, of Jaffrey, NH, died on June 15, 2026, surrounded by her children.

The daughter of Franklin and Sarah Usher, Jane was born on December 11, 1932, in Dundalk, MD. After graduating from Mount Saint Agnes School in Dundalk, Jane worked for the FBI in Baltimore and Indianapolis for six years. In 1955, she married Richard E. Cunningham with whom she had six children.

For two years, Jane was the postmistress at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH, and then she worked at Bean Fiber Glass in Jaffrey for twenty-one years, beginning as a secretary and finishing as the Controller. Jane retired in 1994 and devoted her time to volunteering in the local grade school and at the Serendipity thrift shop at All Saints Church in Peterborough. She served on the boards of St. Patrick School in Jaffrey, the Thorndike Club, the Jaffrey Center Village Improvement Society, and the Jaffrey Historic District Commission. Jane was also a longtime member and past president of the Monadnock Garden Club and was often seen tending her own lovely garden in Jaffrey Center. She was an avid tennis player who played USTA tennis for many years and made many friends while doing so. Jane also enjoyed spending winters with her husband at Seabrook Island, SC, where she frequented the beach, collecting seashells.

Known for her gentle smile, Jane was much beloved by her children and the wider community. She will be remembered for her sweet disposition, nurturing ways, and an infectious smile that she shared generously.

Jane is survived by her sons, Kevin and Greg (Anne) and her daughters, Karen, Colleen (Chip), and Jane; her grandchildren, Katie (Shravan), Nathaniel (Keegan), Christina (Matt), Wells, Gracie (Erik), Caroline (Austin), Gregory (Rachel), Rachel, Luke, Haley (Miranda), Emily, Charlotte, Jeanette, Clare, and Silas; and her four great-grandchildren, Shrikar, Suren, Valentina, and Theo. Her son Dick died in 1983.

Please join the family in a celebration of life at 10:30am on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Jaffrey Meetinghouse, 15 Laban Ainsworth Way, Jaffrey Center. Reception will be held after at 10 Meetinghouse Road, Jaffrey Center.

Jane’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at RiverMead and Compassus for their kindness and the wonderful care that Jane received during the ten years that she lived at RiverMead.

In lieu of flowers, donations (in check form) may be made in Jane’s memory to RiverMead, 150 RiverMead Road, Peterborough, NH, 03458.

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06/22/2026

06/21/2026

Can you believe that summer is already here? Time really flies. What are you looking forward to most about this summer? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.

06/21/2026

Our Town of Jaffrey’s direct connection to Gettysburg.

A father's love that stayed with him until his last breath — Sgt. Amos Humiston of the 154th New York Infantry was found dead on the Gettysburg battlefield clutching a photograph of his three children.

At the time his body was discovered, Humiston's name was unknown. He was later identified by the photograph he held.

Pictured here is a different image of the Humiston children, taken by William H. Tipton.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! Today is about celebrating the fathers in our lives. Is there a very special dad, second dad, mentor, or friend you'd like to honor today?

06/19/2026

You aren't alone if you are grieving this Father's Day. For many, the day is a reminder of heartache and loss. This article shares thoughtful tips and suggestions on ways to grieve this Father's Day.

Father's Day brings challenges when you are a child grieving a father or a father grieving a child. Check out this article for helpful tips!

06/18/2026

Margaret Royce Wenning

With a keen eye and a quiet patience, Margaret found profound beauty in the natural world. Whether identifying native birds in the morning mist or observing the seasonal changes in the local woodlands, she found endless inspiration in the outdoors.

Just 4 days shy of her 98th birthday, Margaret Royce Wenning of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home with family around her.

Margaret (or Midge as family and close friends called her), was raised in the shadow of Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, by her father, Harold C. Royce and mother, Mary Smyth Royce. She was the oldest of one sister and four brothers. She attended Conant High School and graduated in 1949 from Chamberlain School of Retailing in Boston, Massachusetts. In the early 1950s, the desire to travel lured her to become a stewardess for Eastern Airlines, flying routes from New York, Miami and Puerto Rico. Twenty years later she would pull on her past education in retail to work for The Hecht Co and Thalhimers Department Stores.

In 1953, Margaret married James O. Wenning, a US Navy aviator, and spent the next 2 1/2 decades raising a family and moving wherever the Navy sent them. In 1978, after retiring from the Navy, they settled on Lakevale Farm in Madison Heights, Virginia, where Margaret spent the rest of her life.

She loved the outdoors… bird watching, hiking, gardening, swimming, gemstone hunting… and had many hobbies: painting, quilting, puzzling… just to name a few! She also had a love for animals, especially dogs. She adopted many a stray canine that would find her. There must have been a sign in the woods around Lakevale Farm for all stray dogs that said “this way to a loving and safe place”!

Margaret is survived by her four children; Janice Wenning, James O Wenning Jr. (Pam), Nancy Wenning, and Paul H. Wenning (Tamara), her grandchildren, Jared K. Simmons (Amanda), Tyler F. Simmons (Lauren), Alec J. Wenning and W. Owen Wenning, her great-grandson Joseph D. Simmons, two sisters-in-law, Betty C. Royce and Ann L. Royce, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband James O. Wenning, sister Marie Royce Ruffle, brothers and wives Henry W. Royce (Betty-Jo), Charles H. Royce, Kent M. Royce and William C. Royce (Judy), her brother-in-law Robert A. Wenning (Lorrie) and her son-in-law Bradford J. Stewart.

To honor Margaret’s wishes, there will not be a public memorial service. The family will have a private gathering at a later date.

In lieu of flowers if you wish to honor Margaret you are invited to contribute to either of the following organizations she supported: The Humane Society of Amherst County https://amherstanimalshelter.org/make-a-donation or to the Blue Ridge PBS https://www.blueridgepbs.org

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06/17/2026

Kimberly A. Caron

Kimberly A. Caron, 60, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, in Lebanon following a short period of declining health.

Known to family and friends as “Kim” or “Kimmy”, she was born in Peterborough, NH, on November 2, 1965, the eldest of three daughters born to James Hunt and Susan Gillespie Hunt. Kim was raised in Jaffrey and graduated from Conant High School with the Class of 1983, where she was a standout three-sport athlete. Kim continued her schooling at Plymouth State College, majoring in physical education, before returning to her hometown to start a family and career. She married Michael Ouellette and together they welcomed two children, Matthew and Rachel, who became the pride and joy of her life. Later, Kim met and married Peter Caron, with whom she shared 19 wonderful years with. Their time together was filled with family gatherings, summer lobster dinners, Harley rides, and many cherished trips to the coast of Maine.

Throughout her career, Kim was always guided by a deep compassion for others and a desire to serve her community. She dedicated much of her professional life to supporting children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities through her work at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, Robin Hill Farm, and Monadnock Worksource. She believed every person deserved positive encouragement and the opportunity to reach their potential. As a paraprofessional and substitute teacher in the local schools, she provided guidance and support for students with diverse and special needs. She also worked with the Jaffrey Recreation Department, helping to organize and lead recreational programs and activities for local youth and community members. Most recently, as a residential counselor with Monadnock Developmental Services in Keene, Kim made a lasting impact on the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through her kindness and empathy, and her commitment to helping them live their lives to the fullest.

Kim will be remembered for her warm smile, contagious laugh, and the love she gave so freely to her family, friends, and the communities she served. Though she possessed a quiet and often shy demeanor, her generous spirit touched countless lives and will live on through the kindness she shared and her unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Kim is survived by her parents, James Hunt of Jaffrey and Susan Gillespie Hunt (Albert Edwards) of Greensboro, NC; her husband, Peter Caron of Jaffrey; her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Caron of Rindge; her son, Matthew Ouellette (Amanda Ouellette) of Nashua; her daughter, Rachel Ouellette (Jamaal Glenn) of New Ipswich; her stepchildren, Maria Caron (Tim Pace) of Peterborough and Seth Caron (Samantha Wallace) of Jaffrey. She will also be forever missed by her sisters, Tracy Despres (Matt Despres) of Rindge and Kari Hunt (Jennifer Whitley) of Asheville, NC. Kim will be fondly remembered by her nieces, Bailey Despres (Nick Germano) and Regan Despres; and her beloved grandchildren, Myla and Mason Ouellette, Sophia Ouellette, and Lucien Caron; and by countless friends.

A Celebration of Kim’s life will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm at the John Humiston American Legion, Post 11, 20 Webster St, Jaffrey, NH 03452. To honor Kim’s love of the ocean, the family invites guests to wear their favorite shade of blue.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions in Kim’s name to the John Humiston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 11, 20 Webster Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452, or to the Jaffrey VFW Auxiliary Post 5613, 12 Hathorn Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

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