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Eldoris S. (Sederstrom) O’Connor, 93, a longtime resident of Lantana, FL and formerly of Winchester died on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Finish American Nursing Home in Lake Worth, FL. She passed peacefully after a brief period of declining health.

Eldoris was born the daughter of the late Helen M. (Casper) and Elmer W. Sederstrom on July 20, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was educated in Winchester where she graduated from Thayer High School class of 1942 and later attended Northampton Commercial College graduating in 1944.

She worked at Sun Trust Bank in Delray Beach, FL for thirty years before retiring in 2002. Prior, she had worked at Winchester National Bank and Pratt and Whitney.

Eldoris was a parishioner at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Lantana, FL. Prior, she was a parishioner at St. Stanislaus Church in Winchester for many years. She enjoyed music, reading and playing piano. She was a member of the Pointe Overlook Social Club in Lantana.

She is survived by her children, Shelley Secord and her husband Robert of Winchester and Sharon Willard. Her step-children James O’Connor and his wife Janice of Belfast, ME, Thomas O’Connor and his wife Susan of Athol, MA. Her brother, Richard Sederstrom and his significant other Barbara Kautz of Agawam, MA. Her grandchildren Hans Konig, William Secord, Robert Secord, Christina O’Connor and Lindsay O’Connor. Her great grandchildren Pierce Secord, Marshall Secord, Thomas Secord and Lillian Secord. In addition, she leaves cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Eldoris is pre-deceased by her two loving husbands, William Willard and Francis O’Connor and her brother Roy Sederstrom.

In keeping with Eldoris’ wishes there were no calling hours. A graveside service with Christian burial rights will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:30AM in the family lot at Evergreen Cemetery, Richmond Rd. Winchester, NH 03470. Donations can be made in memory of Eldoris S. O’Connor to: National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells St. at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories, 46 South Winchester St. Swanzey, NH 03446. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com

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Eileen P. (Hay) Gray, 91, a long-time resident of Keene and formerly of North Andover, Massachusetts died on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Applewood Care Center in Winchester. She passed peacefully while sleeping after a period of declining health.

Eileen was born the daughter of the late Margaret (Cavanaugh) and John Hay on December 11, 1926 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She was educated in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School class of 1944.

On September 18, 1948 she exchanged vows with Robert C. Gray Jr. at St. Patrick’s Church in Lawrence. Sadly, Robert passed on October 4, 2016 after sixty-eight years of marriage.

For most of her adult life Eileen was a stay at home mom. It was important for her to make sure the house was proper and that she was available for her children’s needs. She did for a while work at the New England Telephone Company as an Operator.

She was a communicant at St. Bernard’s, Parish of the Holy Spirit in Keene. Time was spent working in her flower gardens. She was very social with her family and friends. Eileen was a member of the Swanzey Garden Club for many years and the Ladies Lions Club.

Mrs. Gray is survived by her children; Robert C. Gray III and his wife Molly of Swanzey and Kathleen A. White and her husband Gary of Wells, Maine. Her three grandchildren; Jamie Gray, Travis Gray and Lindsey White. Her siblings; John “Jack” Hay and Pat Finneran passed earlier. In addition she leaves cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In keeping with Eileen’s wishes there are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be given in her memory on February 18, 2018 at 11:15 am. in St. Bernard’s, Parish of the Holy Spirit. 161 Main St. Keene, NH. 03431. Burial will take place privately for both Robert and Eileen in the family lot at Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, ME. in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Eileen P. Gray to: Hospice and Community Services, 312 Marlboro St. Keene, NH. 03431 or to: Homestead Garden Club, P.O. Box 10051, Swanzey, NH. 03446. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

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Gerald A. Scadova, 84, a long-time resident of Keene died on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Cheshire Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Keene. He
passed peacefully while sleeping after a period of declining health.

In keeping with his requests for simplicity there will be no formal services or visitation. Donations can be made in memory of Gearald A. Scadova to: American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr. Ste. 110, Bedford, NH. 03110. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

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Daniel J. Petrowicz Sr. 92, a Long-time resident of Swanzey and formerly of Montague, Massachusetts died on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Maplewood Nursing home in Westmoreland, NH. He passed peacefully while sleeping.

Dan was born the son of the late Felixa (Pilaszewicz) and Peter Petrowicz on January 30, 1925 in Montague, Massachusetts. He was educated in Hatfield, MA. and graduated from Hatfield High School class or 1937.

On December 20, 1958 he exchanged vows with Gertrude Spooner at the First Congregational Church in Swanzey. Sadly, Gertrude passed on October 21, 2017 after fifty-nine years of marriage.

Dan was a meat cutter by trade. He was employed by the Wilber Supermarkets in Swanzey and Marlborough for many years before retiring in 1990. Prior, he had worked at Paul’s choice in Keene and Kulick’s in Winchester in a similar role. Dan was also a Police Officer for the Swanzey Police Department for several years.

In his free time Dan enjoyed reading and was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan. He was also very handy. He enjoyed doing various projects around the house and helping his family and friends.

Mr. Petrowicz is survived by his three children; Daniel J. Petrowicz Jr. and his wife Debbie of Montague (Turners Falls) MA. James C. Walker and his wife Betty of Chesterfield, NH. and Corbee A. Kitzman and her husband Donald of Hoyt, KS. His grandchildren; Kimberly Hendrickson, Christina Gardner, Tawnya Brunelle, Lawrence Petrowicz, Nichole Stebbins, Daniel Petrowicz III, Henry Petrowicz and Danielle Boyd. A sister in-law, Dorothy J. Petrowicz of Hatfield, MA. In addition he leaves; several great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Dan is pre-deceased by his siblings; Edward, Veronica, Priscilla, Irene, Eleanor, Anne, Leon, Julian, Charles and Peter.

In keeping with Dan’s wishes there are no public calling hours. A funeral is being planned for the spring in the family lot at Mountain View Cemetery, Swanzey, NH. 03446. A full obituary will appear in the Keene Sentinel and the Greenfield Recorder closer to the date of Services. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com

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Rosanne M. (Cross) Ciaramella, 54, a long-time resident of Keene and surrounding area died on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Cheshire Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Keene. She passed peacefully after a valiant fight against Breast Cancer with the love and compassion of family near.

Rosanne was born the daughter of Carole (Grant) and the late Raymond Cross on February 27, 1963 in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

She was formerly married to Mark Ciaramella and has stayed friends with him over the years.

Rosanne was previously employed at Home Depot in Keene as a member of the Met Team. She had been there for eight years.

Time was spent crocheting and going to craft fairs. She was a loving and supportive mother to her three girls. When she became a grandmother her life changed. She was known by the grandchildren as “Grammie Gram”. Time was always made available for the grandchildren’s events in life. She was also involved in community activities. Rosanne gave freely of her time raising money for the Cheshire County Relay for Life and Joy’s Network.

Ms. Ciaramella is survived by her three daughters; Vanessa M. Calkins and her husband, Robert of Keene, Melissa A. Lake and her husband, Matthew of Keene, and Karissa L. Adams and her husband, Krystoffer of Keene. Her mother, Carole Cross of Revere, MA. Siblings; Cheryl Zawaski and her husband, Bob of Revere, MA. Raymond Cross Jr. and his wife, Susan of Revere, MA. and Karen Molina and her husband, Santos of Chelsea, MA. Eight grandchildren; Jakob Calkins, Blake Adams, Savannah Ciaramella, Lauryn Adams, Ava Ciaramella, Baylee Calkins, Brynn Lake and Declan Lake. In addition she leaves her adoptive children, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 3 to 6pm. in the funeral chapel. Burial will be private in the spring at Monadnock View Cemetery, Park Ave. Keene. Flowers will gladly be accepted. However, the family would prefer donations be made in memory of Rosanne M. Ciaramella to: Joy’s Network, 463 Washington St. Keene, NH. 03431. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories,44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com