Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center

03/10/2026

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03/09/2026

Raymond C. Valliere

Raymond C. Valliere Jr, age 79, a long-time resident of Greenville, NH, passed away on March 4, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his wife and son by his side, following a brief illness.

Ray was born in Fitchburg, MA, on July 28, 1946, a son to the late Raymond Valliere Sr., and Doris R. (Rodier) Bosse.

Ray attended Sacred Heart and Appleton Academy, graduating in 1964 before enlisting in the National Guard. During his service, he and several of his high school friends were called up in preparation for deployment to Vietnam; however, their unit was ultimately not deployed.

Ray was a dedicated provider for his family throughout his career, working as a cylindrical specialist at several companies. He spent many years at the American National Can Company in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and later worked at Resin Systems until his retirement.

A self-taught organist, Ray developed an exceptional ability to play music entirely by heart. He had a deep appreciation for old cars and motorcycles, enjoyed fishing, and cherished taking family vacations with those he loved most. Ray will be remembered and deeply missed for his kindness, gentle spirit, and the love he showed to everyone around him.

Ray was predeceased by both of his parents.

Ray leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend of 58 years, Kathleen Valliere of Greenville, his two daughters; Joy Richardson and her husband Ron, and their children, Camden and William of Charlotte, NC, Megan Valliere and her partner Rich Laurencell, and her children, Emma, Dylan and Levi. He also leaves his son, Mark Valliere and his children, Steven and Kaylee, of Franklin, NH, as well as a great-granddaughter, Charlotte.

Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 19 High St., Greenville, NH.

Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery will take place in the Spring.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Ray’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation, located at 1350 Broadway, Ste 1530, New York, NY 10018.

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03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Vernon 'S***t' F. Stauffeneker Jr.

Vernon Floyd Stauffeneker Jr., 79, known as S***t to most, passed away on March 4th at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, New Hampshire. After a brief battle with various illnesses, he passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and friends.

S***t was born on May 26th, 1946, in Cortland, New York to his parents, Vernon Stauffeneker Sr., and Lila Niemi. He was one of (8) children that included (2) boys, and (6) girls.

S***t attended Ithaca high school where he met the love of his life, Katherine Mary Robinson. The two were married on May 9th, 1964, in Dryden, New York, just a few weeks before his 18th birthday. After the wedding the couple relocated to Southern New Hampshire where they welcomed their first child, a daughter, later that year. This was the first of many and the beginning of S***t and Kathy’s family legacy.

As a young husband and father S***t worked in multiple fields to support his family. His career included being a brick layer, a police officer, and a supervisor where he managed the construction of many commercial buildings all over the Northeast. In 1992, S***t and a business partner purchased a fiberglass factory in Northeastern Vermont, where he became a resident for nearly 30 years, before ultimately relocating back to Southern New Hampshire for the remainder of his days.

There are many things that made S***t a tremendously special man that will be remembered fondly by many. He was known to have a tough and stubborn exterior, but those who knew him know that inside he was a kind, caring, gracious, and protective man who loved his wife and children more than anything else. He had a great sense of humor and a belly laugh that could fill a room, always making it difficult not to laugh along with.

While he was an extremely hard-working man that insisted on nothing being done half-way, he was also an avid outdoorsman during his downtime. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed that time in the woods, or on the water, with his closest friends and family. He loved sports. He was proud of his athleticism and enjoyed competing in his younger years. He loved watching and rooting for the New York sports teams that he grew up with, but even more than that he loved watching his children, and then grandchildren, compete in the sports of their choosing. While he was reserved about his own accomplishments, he was less shy while sharing stories with others about the accomplishments of his children, on or off the field, always with a big smile to show just how proud of them he was.

S***t is survived by his wife, Kathy Stauffeneker; children, Tracy Seppala, Annette (David) Onkalo, Dutch (Kristen) Stauffeneker, Emily (Larry) Questad, Gretchen (Jon) Hill, Betsy (Dan) Lambert, Ester (Daniel) Lawn, Diane (David) Bilodeau, Andrea (John) Gould, Chris (Sonia) Stauffeneker; grandchildren (57); great-grandchildren (76); siblings, Linda Coleman, Eileen Seppala, Pete Stauffeneker, Janice Parkonen, Amy Troxell.

He was preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Lila Stauffeneker; siblings, Anne Olson, Sheila Sauvola; children, Marjorie Mattila; sons-in-law, Mark Mattila, Bradley Seppala; grandchildren, Max Mattila, Katie Mattila, Marcie Mattila, Adam Mattila; great-grandchild, Indie Hill;

Calling Hours will be held at Hope Fellowship Church, 16 Prescott Road, Jaffrey, NH on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

A funeral service will immediately follow calling hours, beginning at 5:30pm. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in S***t’s name to the Community Hospice House located at 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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03/07/2026

Marc Y. Duval

Marc Y. Duval, 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts.

He was born on September 11, 1973, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to Yvan and Linda (Robichaud) Duval.

He graduated from ConVal High School in 1993 and proceeded to earn his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Marc built a distinguished career in IT, in which he was known for his sharp analytical mind, integrity, and steady leadership. With his most recent position being the senior marketing analyst for Santander Bank.

In addition to his parents, Marc is also predeceased by both his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Marc is survived by sister Jennifer Loeber of Redding, Vermont, his nephew and niece Ryan and Samantha Loeber, and his great-nephew Kane Martinez.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00AM at Saint Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452. Rev. Wilfred Deschamps, Pastor, will be the Celebrant.

A celebration of Marc’s life will immediately follow the Mass at the American Legion Post 11, 20 Webster St, Jaffrey, NH 03452 at 12:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Marc’s name to the American Heart Association, located at 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231.

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03/07/2026

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03/06/2026

Linda K. Giragosian

Linda passed away peacefully in her Jaffrey, NH home on February 27, 2026 at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Zaven Giragosian.

Born December 24, 1935 in Bronxville NY to Barbara Whittemore Kennedy and James Hugh Kennedy, Linda grew up in Chatham, NJ. During childhood she spent her summers at Goose Rocks Beach, ME where her maternal grandmother rented a home. She adored her older brother Tom and her parents.

Linda graduated from Wheaton College in 1958, majoring in History and English. She always extolled the virtues of a women’s college and cherished the lifelong friendships she made at Wheaton. As a college student, Linda spent a summer in Graz, Austria through the Experiment in International Living. She never forgot her host family, who ran a local bakery, and treasured memories of cycling out into the countryside each morning to deliver bread.

After graduation Linda moved with several college friends to a fourth-floor walk-up on the backside of Beacon Hill. She told her daughters that the only careers for women back then were either teaching or nursing. So Linda got her first teaching job at Abington Jr. High, MA. She carpooled to school every day with Zaven, a fellow teacher who lived across the river in Somerville. Their carpool friendship ended up in courtship and eventual marriage. Favorite early dates included golfing at the Fresh Pond Golf Course, candlepin bowling and eating at the Wursthaus, Harvard Square.

Linda and Zaven were married in August 1961 at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Boston.

Linda embraced the Armenian community, learning to cook Armenian cuisine with her mother-in-law as her mentor. She traveled to Armenia twice with her husband and family.

Linda and Zaven raised their family first in Arlington and then in Carlisle, MA. Linda was an avid nature lover. She loved being outdoors and introduced her family to such adventures as yearly White Mountain overnights at an AMC hut to taking the family camping across the USA and skiing during many a winter school vacation. For over 60 years, she spent summers at her family’s home on Isle Au Haut, ME. She loved the island community and the lasting friendships developed there.

Linda earned her Master’s in History from Boston University and held many teaching jobs throughout her career. She taught at Wi******er High School, Green Acres Day School, Concord Montessori School, and Quinsigamond Community College. After her children were grown, Linda returned to school to obtain a Certificate in Technical Writing and was then hired by Digital Equipment Corporation. This was the 1980s when the tech world was taking off. She worked as a tech writer and public relations specialist with DEC until retiring in 1993.

In 1993 Linda and Zaven moved to her parents’ home in Jaffrey, NH, where they spent 28 joy-filled years together in the Monadnock region. She was involved in numerous community projects - ranging from volunteering with the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce to teaching ESL in Keene to chairing the First Church in Jaffrey Annual Fair with her husband Zav.

Some of her favorite local activities included playing bridge (especially with the Monday afternoon bridge group), working with the Monadnock Garden Club, and weekly worship with members of the First Church in Jaffrey. She adored her Jaffrey neighborhood and community. Linda’s backyard view of Mount Monadnock was a daily tonic that gave her great joy. She loved gardening and reading. Linda had many artistic talents including photography, floral arrangements, rug hooking and knitting.

This obituary cannot do justice to all she accomplished in her life. She was fun, caring, curious, kind and incredibly uplifting. People, young and old, loved to be around Linda. She was a motivator and an includer. A determined person, when Linda set her mind to something, it was going to be accomplished. She remained engaged in life, right up to the end. Linda will be deeply missed, not only by her family, but also by the many communities she engaged with throughout her life.

Linda is survived by her three daughters: Lisa, Polly and Susan Giragosian, sons-in-law Dan Levison and Andy Brennan, #1 grandson James Levison, sisters-in-law Queenie Raphaelian and Joan Kennedy, many beloved nieces and nephews, and her miniature poodle, Roo.

Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to: the Jaffrey Food Pantry, 54 Main Street, Jaffrey NH 03452 and NH Audubon, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301.

A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:00am at the First Church in Jaffrey, 14 Laban Ainsworth Way, Jaffrey, NH, 03452.

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03/06/2026

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03/02/2026

Jeremy Duval

Jeremy David Duval, 38, of Fitzwilliam, NH, hometown of Rindge, NH, passed away on February 26, 2026

The loves of his life were his four children. Everything he did, he did with them in mind. Jeremy found Happiness in the simple moments - spending time with his nieces and nephews, listening to music, playing video games, hiking, fishing, sitting around a fire, enjoying a nice summer evening listening to the peepers. Whether it was laughing with family, getting lost in a favorite song, or enjoying a game, he valued time together and the comfort of being surrounded by people he loved.

He had a gentile, easy-going presence that made people feel at home around him. Those who knew Jeremy will remember his heart, his loyalty, his humor and the quiet ways he showed how much he cared.

Jeremy is survived by his children - Noah, Fayth, Bella and Ariella, His parents - David and Mary Lou Duval, His sisters - Felicia and her husband Kevin Dunham, Shelbie and her husband Justin Connors, His nieces and nephews - Haley, Devin, Summer, Leuka, Jill, MB, Madison, Lacy and Danny, His closest friends - Gary, Mandi and her son Owen, Baron, Anthony and Dakota, along with several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM, held at the John Humiston American Legion Post 11, located at 20 Webster Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

Family has requested everyone to dress casual and ready for St. Patrick's Day as this was Jeremy's favorite holiday.

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03/02/2026

We're beyond excited to be sponsoring the Battle of the Badges Hockey event at Keene Ice on March 7th! Supporting the Cedarcrest Center in Keene is a cause close to our hearts, and we can't wait to see everyone come together for this thrilling game. Join us for a day of community spirit and hockey excitement!

02/27/2026

Grief support groups bring so much hope and healing to countless people, but how do you know which one to choose? As you consider your options, keep these 9 qualities of a good grief support group in mind!

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