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HUDSON, NH – LorenJoseph Blair died peacefully at the Concord Hospice House on August4, 2018 after a long illness. Loren was born on September 13, 1934 inJaffrey to his parents Malion and Germaine Blair. He graduated fromJaffrey High School and later enlisted in the US Navy. While in the Navy, he served as amachinist mate and traveled to Europe, South America, and the FarEast. Upon completing hisactive duty commitment, he served in the Naval Reserves until heretired in 1978. Lorenmarried Christine Wheeler on December 30, 1957. Together they raisedthree sons. Loren workedat Kollsman in Merrimack, NH as a machinist until he retired in 2007. Throughout his life,Loren enjoyed being outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. Loren waspredeceased by his wife Christine and his two brothers Malion andFrank. He is survived by his sonLoren Jr. and daughter-in-law Doris of Abbeville, South Carolina; hisson Stephen anddaughter-in-law Monica of Bow, NH; his son Daniel and daughter-in-lawMargaret of Springfield, VA;his sisters Marion Robinson of Jaffrey, and Marie Gravel of Troy, NH;his sister-in-law Gloriaof Jaffrey; sister-in-law Mary Ann of Winchester, MA; 4 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 2great-grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of ChristianBurial will take place at 11:00 on August 27, 2018, at St. PatrickCatholic Church in Jaffrey.He will be interned at 9:00 on August 28, 2018, at the VeteransCemetery in Boscawen, NH. Inlieu of flowers, donations are being accepted by Concord HospiceHouse in Loren’s memory.

KEENE– John Gerard Cornellier, 89, of Keene, formerly of Jaffrey, died peacefully in his sleep, on Monday morning, August 13, 2018, at his home in Keene. He was born on November 8, 1928, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to Maxime J. and Regina B. (Frappier) Cornellier. Raised in Lowell, he attended a bi-lingual school through the eighth grade. Upon graduating from Boston College High School, with the Class of 1946, he entered the Jesuit Seminary. During the course of his seminary training he obtained a Master’s Degree from Weston College, an affiliate of Boston College. During his training he was assigned three years of missionary work at Baghdad College in Baghdad, Iraq, where he learned Arabic. Returning to the States, he continued his theological studies and was ordained in 1959. After his ordination, he was assigned to the faculty of Cheverus High School, in Portland, Maine as a teacher of French and was chairman of the language department. During this time he pursued further studies in French, obtaining a Master’s Degree in French from Rivier College in Nashua, New Hampshire In 1966 he was appointed Principal of the newly founded Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, Massachusetts. After seeing to the graduation of the first four year graduates, he enrolled in Northeastern University to obtain a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies degree in Educational Administration. He obtained his CAGS and was hired as the Assistant Principal of Con Val High School in Peterborough in 1971. At that time he retired from his apostolic duties to take on this position and was later laicized by the Vatican. In 1973 he became the first building principal at the Memorial School in Rindge. After 17 years in this position, he retired to his home in Jaffrey. Later, in 2009, he moved to Keene to be closer to public transportation and the medical facilities that he needed at that time. Leisure moments were spent playing piano and doing all sorts of handyman chores around the house, especially woodworking items. He also developed a fondness for gardening and was especially proud of his tulips and Rose of Sharon. His parents, elder sister: Marie-Therese and a younger brother: Roger all died earlier. He is survived by distant relatives in California and Washington State, as well as by his many close friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. There will be no public calling hours. Burial will be private, at a later date, in the family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery in E. Chelmsford, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Mr. Cornellier’s name, to the “Shelter from the Storm” (www.shelterfromthestormnh.org), PO Box 257, Jaffrey, NH 03452. To share memories, photographs or condolences with John’s family, please visit his permanent online memorial at www.cournoyerfh.com.

JAFFREY- Paul J. St. Pierre, 83 of Jaffrey, died Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Harris Hill Center in Concord, New Hampshire, following a period of failing health. He was born in Jaffrey on February 20, 1935, son of the late Noe and Leda M.J. (Letourneau) St. Pierre and was a lifelong resident of Jaffrey. He graduated from the Conant High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor of Education degree from Keene Teacher’s College in 1960. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, first as an enlisted person with the 18th Rifle Co. of Manchester and was promoted to the rank sergeant in that unit. He later attained the rank of a 1st Lieutenant while serving on active duty as an artillery officer and naval air observer from 1960 to 1966 during which he served in the Caribbean during the Cuban missile crisis and in the Mediterranean Sea areas. He married Carolyn J. Sasner, the daughter of Edward and Bertha (Burgoyne) Sasner on Sept. 10, 1966. Paul and Carolyn had a loving 52 year marriage. He was employed as a police officer, mostly as a night patrolman, in the Jaffrey Police Dept. for nine years during the tenure of Chief Lucien Vigneault. He later was employed at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center as an industrial arts instructor and a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist for 37 years, retiring in 2003. He is the Genealogist for the Jaffrey Historical Society and has done genealogical research as a hobby for over 42 years. He was also an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and hiking with his black labs. Paul is survived by his wife Carolyn of Pleasant View Center, Concord, New Hampshire; their two sons Matthew of Port Orange, Florida; and Benjamin of Hopkinton, New Hampshire; and his granddaughter Kira Nicole St. Pierre of Orange City, Florida. Family and friend are invited to attend a calling hour from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River Street, Jaffrey NH 03452. Funeral services and military honors will begin at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either The Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main Street, Jaffrey NH 03452 or to the Jaffrey War Memorial Committee, P.O. Box 565, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

GREENVILLE– Helen Mercier, 98, of Greenville died peacefully on August 8, 2018 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home surrounded by her loving nieces and good friends. Helen was born on March 9, 1920 in Greenville, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Labelle) Desrosiers. She was raised and educated in Greenville, and attended Appleton Academy. On September 2, 1946 she married Herbert Nutting and together they lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. Upon Herbert’s untimely death, Helen returned to her family home in Greenville where she cared for her parents and welcomed the family to many outings and Memorial Day celebrations. In 1968 she married Eugene Mercier, moving to Leominster, Massachusetts. She and Gene loved to travel, especially their trip to Europe, and spending time at their camp in Westminster where they would enjoy many family gatherings. With Gene’s passing she again returned to Greenville and later moved to Florida. While in Florida she loved to swim, golf, entertain and go dancing with her companion, John Wert. She cared for John until he lost his battle with cancer. Helen worked as hairdresser while in North Carolina. She was a secretary/bookkeeper for Greenville Auto for many years. She was a patient account assistant at Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg until her retirement. She was known to all as “Aunt Helen”. When you met her she would touch your heart with her warm and caring ways. She gave so much care to her family and anyone who needed it. Her true purpose of life was to care for others. In her later years, having all learned from her wonderful example of love and caring, she was loved and cared for by family, friends and especially her niece, Mary. Helen was pre-deceased by her first husband, Herbert J. Nutting; her second husband, N. Eugene Mercier; and her companion John Wert. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers Emile, Charles and Henry Desrosiers and by her sisters Marie Beauchemin and Yvonne Bourgeois. Survivors include her stepson Jack (wife Mildred) Mercier, six stepchildren, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and step-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Evelyn Rowell for many years of loving and caring for Helen and the wonderful medical staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home for their love and compassionate care. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 15 High Street, Greenville, NH. Burial will follow the mass at the Pleasant Street Cemetery in Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the St.Vincent DePaul Society, Sacred Heart Church, 15 High St, Greenville NH 03048. To share memories or photographs with Helen’s family please visit her permanent online memorial page at www.cournoyerfh.com

VIRGINIA — Alan Lee Cooper, son of late Clinton George Cooper and Barbara Ann Park was born on October 7, 1955 in Somerville, Massachusetts. He served in the United States from 1977 to 1989 as a Corpsman. After being honorably discharged he went on to be a surgical technician. Alan retired from Good Samaritan Hospital in 2005 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was united in marriage to Dawn Alice Cooper (Duncan) from Pepperell, Massachusetts August14, 1993. Blessed with “man’s best friend” Dreyfus and two daughters from a previous marriage. Alan and Dawn resided in Chesapeake, Va. over the last decade. Mr. Cooper loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, and camping. Spent many years with Dawn and his girls hiking, biking, and exploring flea markets. He was a remarkable craftsman, loved to build. His love for music is something to remember, hours upon, upon hours of playing the guitar and dancing in the living room with his family. His love for people and conversation was contagious, could find a friend anywhere. He was a diehard New England Patriots Fan. Alan quietly departed us Tuesday August 14, 2018 2:15 a.m. in Virginia. His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his daughters Georgia Anne Sansone and son in law John Sansone III, in Orange, CT. Barbara Lee Lambert and son in law Matthew Lambert, in Manhattan New York. 5 grandchildren (Shelby, Colt, Pierce, Johnny, Elvis). Six brothers and sisters, Jack Cooper of Massachusetts, James Cooper, David Cooper of New Hampshire, Patricia Miller, Sandy Liccardi, of Massachusetts and Hannah Bunk of North Dakota Also, a host of devoted brother and sister in laws and nieces/nephews and friends. In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by his sister Wendy Daniels. All Donations in lieu of flowers are to be made to Dana Farber Cancer Center in Boston via Alan Cooper “Pancreatic Cancer”. “For though they may be parted, there is still a chance they will see. There will be an answer, Let it Be”. SERVICES: In accordance with Alan’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Jaffrey Bible Church, 133 Turnpike Road, Jaffrey, NH. Burial will be held on Thursday August 23, 2018 in the Pine Knolls Cemetery, Hanover, NH. To share memories or photographs with Alan’s family please visit his permanent online memorial page at www.cournoyerfh.com.

Hinsdale, NH – Joshua Ryan Dunlap died unexpectedly in Winchester, NH on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 25. Josh was born on January 11, 1993 in Concord, NH to Wendy Dunlap and the late William Ferry. He graduated from Keene High School in 2011. He worked at UNFI for several years, where his dedication and persistence paid off with multiple promotions in the company. Josh was a witty individual who loved being outdoors and riding in his jeep. He was passionate about his family and often organized outings to fairs, parks, and any event that would create fond memories for his daughter. He overcame many great adversities to become the hardworking family-man that his family remembers him by. And how he was such a loving dedicated boyfriend who did everything he could to make myself (Jackie) and Hannah happy. He use to refer to us as his two favorite girls. His greatest pride and joy was his little girl, Hannah, whom he lovingly referred to as Baby. From the moment she was born, his life changed for the better. Nothing made Josh happier than her smile and warmth. He became a better man because of her and now his spirit lives on through her. Josh is survived by his loving mother, Wendy Dunlap; caring sister, Heather Dunlap; Amy Hardwick; Curtis Ferry; his adored daughter, Hannah Dunlap; his girlfriend Jackie Charney; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He is predeceased by his father, William Ferry, his grandparents, and his sister, Julie Blanchette. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home, 32 School St, Hillsboro, NH 03244. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made for a trust to be set up in Hannah’s name. There will also be a celebration of Joshua life on Saturday August 25, 2018 at 3 pm at the Hinsdale VFW. For more log on to www.holtwoodburyfh.com

DAVIDSON, NC – Nancy O. Merrifield, 87, passed away quietly after a brief battle with pneumonia on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Known for her strong New England roots, kindness for others and quick wit, Mrs. Merrifield is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Peter S. Merrifield. Peter and Nancy moved to Davidson, North Carolina in 2010, to be closer to family. Before moving to Davidson, Nancy and Peter lived in Antrim, for 38 years where they were active in local politics and Nancy was a longtime member of the Board of Trustees of the James A. Tuttle Library. Nancy was known as a voracious reader and consumed thousands of books in her lifetime. She was also an avid antique enthusiast with New Hampshire memorabilia and cookbooks being her specialties. In life she would always say that loving and being loved by her family gave her the most joy. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island to John R. and Grace Hilton Oppy, Nancy had a younger brother, Robert, who also died of pneumonia, prior to the advent of antibiotics. Nancy’s father was the long-time owner of C.W. Willard Hardware Store in Westerly, which Peter and Nancy ran until they decided to retire in 1972 and move to New Hampshire. After attending the Lincoln School in Providence, Rhode Island, Nancy went on to graduate from Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts where she met Peter while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Nancy is also survived by her sons, Mark Merrifield and his wife, Patricia, of Appleton, WI and Jeffrey Merrifield and his wife, Diana, of Davidson, NC. Peter and Nancy have seven grandchildren, Caroline Merrifield and her husband, Raghav Badrinath, Scott, Seth, Graham, Althea, Trevor and Abigail Merrifield. It was Nancy’s wish that there not be a memorial service, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to James A. Tuttle Public Library, P.O. Box 235, in Antrim, New Hampshire 03440. James Funeral Home served the family and condolences may be sent to the website at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.

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