Send Condolence

Wilson “Billy” G. Auth, 34, of Troy and formerly of Peterborough, and Greenfield, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Wilson was born to Lynn H. (Mott) Felsen and Daniel G. Auth on May 9, 1988, in Peterborough. He was educated locally and graduated from Conval High School in 2006.

After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country with distinction and honor at Marcordet Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Wilson was honorably discharged at the rank of Lance corporal. Following Wilson’s time in the military he attended Nashua community college where he obtained his associate of applied science in Mechanics class of 2014.

On June 25, 2013, he married Monica M. Ryder. They had a simple service in Manchester with close family and friends in attendance. They were married for 10 years.

Bill had many interests in life. He enjoyed fixing cars, riding motorcycles, fishing, or hanging out with friends.

Mr. Auth is survived by his wife, Monica Auth of Peterborough and their three children. He is also survived by his parents Lynn Felsen and her husband, Norman of Dover, DE., Daniel Auth and his wife Mary Naumann Auth of Greenfield, NH. His sister Katelyn and her husband Travis Lockwood and his grandparents Ann and Alan Mott of Centerport, N.Y. Along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and extended family.

A celebration of Billys life will be held later in the year of 2023. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in Billys name to Ruck-up Ruck-Up, inc. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.

Send Condolence

Bettina Ann Beauregard, a resident of Pine Heights Nursing Home in Brattleboro, VT. died unexpectedly on March 2, 2023.

Tina was born on July 15, 1932 to Eugene Mitchell and Olive (Cournoyer) Beauregard and spent most of her life living in the family home in Marlborough, NH. She graduated from Marlborough High School in 1950 and was employed for 41 years by the National Grange Insurance Company in Keene, NH.

Tina loved cats and dogs and spent many years caring for her pets. She was an avid reader and horse racing fan and often went with her parents to tracks, Hialeah in Florida being her favorite.

Tina is survived by her brother Eugene Robin Beauregard and his wife Judith, nephews Eugene Jeffrey and his wife Sarah and great niece Madeline Joy of Austin, Texas, and nephew Ryan Beauregard of Las Vegas, Nevada. Tina will be missed and always remembered for her gentle ways and love for her brother and nephews.

As Tina requested, there will be no services and burial will be private. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.

Send Condolence

Terri D. (Vaudrien) Shearer, 76, a lifelong resident of Keene, passed away peacefully with the love of her family by her side on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Dartmouth- Hitchcock Cheshire Medical Center in Keene.

She was born the daughter to the late Beverly R. (Simonds) and Gaylord M. Vaudrien on January 4, 1947, in Keene. Terri was educated locally and graduated from Keene High School class of 1965.

On May 13, 1967, Terri exchanged vows with the love of her life, James “Jim” Shearer. They had a simple service at the St. Margaret Mary Church with family and friends surrounding them.

Terri enjoyed her time working for National Grange Insurance in Keene. She was a policy processor for 21 years until she retired in 2012.

Along with working, Terri loved spending her time cooking, reading, and shopping. She also enjoyed being outside, camping, going on cruises, the Drum and Bugle Corps, and playing with dogs or other animals. She especially loved the family dog, Mollie.

Mrs. Shearer is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Jim Shearer of Keene, their two children, Suzette M. Bohannon and her husband, Ronnie of Swanzey, Thomas “Thom” G. Shearer of California, two grandchildren, Zoey Shearer and Ronnie Bohannon Jr. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Terri is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Bruce Vaudrien.

In keeping with Terri’s wishes there will be no services held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, https://diabetes.org/, or to The American Cancer Association, https://donate.cancer.org/. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.

Send Condolence 

Sherwood “Duff” C. Ballou, 78, a lifetime resident of Gilsum died peacefully after a long battle with Dementia on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Cheshire Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Keene with his daughters by his side.

Duff was born to the late Donald and Leila (Applin) Ballou on June 5, 1944. He was educated locally and graduated from Keene High School class of 1962. He was a key part of the 1962 State Champion Varsity Cross Country team.

Soon after school Duff enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War serving in Pakistan at the US Embassy. He served his time with distinction and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant on October 28, 1966.

On March 7, 1967, Duff started his long career as a lineman at New England Telephone, retiring after 34 years on September 28, 2001.

On November 26, 1977, he exchanged vows with Maxine E. (Hull) Ballou. They were married at the First Congregational Church in Gilsum with family and friends in attendance.

He enjoyed anything outdoors spending time hunting, fishing & landscaping his yard. He enjoyed playing pitch and horseshoes at the Gilsum American Legion. Duff took great joy in playing whiffleball with his grandchildren.

Duff is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 45 years, Maxine Ballou of Gilsum and their three children, Pamela S. Wilson and her husband, James of Nelson, Greg J. Lagimoniere and his wife, Lesley of Jacksonville, FL. and Sarah A Roosa and her husband, Eric of Swanzey. He is also survived by his two siblings, Gary Ballou and his wife, Carol of Gilsum, and Donise LaRoche and her husband, Tim of Gilsum and his six grandchildren, Hillary Zieba, Casey Wilson, Kaity Max Lagimoniere, Kylie Lagimoniere, John Blake, and Bryce Blake, a great-grandchild, Wyatt Zieba and another one on the way due in August. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 2 to 4 pm in the funeral chapel. Burial will take place in the family lot at Centennial Cemetery, Gilsum in the spring. Flowers will gladly be accepted. However, the family would prefer donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. 60601 or to Ruck Up Inc., 42 Upper Knight 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.

Send Condolence

Susan E. (Pickering) Durgin, 74, of Walpole and formerly of Keene, and Drewsville, NH, passed away peacefully while sleeping on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Nursing Home in Peterborough.

She was born to the late Christine (Jennison) and Edward Pickering on June 18, 1948, in Bellows Falls, VT. Susan attended Walpole High School graduating in 1966. She continued her education at the University of New Hampshire where she graduated with her bachelors in nursing, class of 1970.

On April 1, 1972, Susan exchanged vows with the love of her life, Kenneth L. Durgin. They had a simple service at the First Congregational Church of Walpole with their family and friends surrounding them.

Susan worked at McGirr Nursing Home in Bellows Falls, Vt. as the Director of Nursing till she retired in 1998. During retirement, she worked at Bellows House Bakery in North Walpole for 5 years.

Susan had many joys in life and loved to help others. She was a 4-H leader where she worked with dairy cattle and arts and crafts, and was known as Mom Durgin to many kids. Susan and her family loved horse pulling and going to fairs. She was also an avid sports fan attending all of her daughters and then grandchildren’s games. She loved the Patriots and the Red Sox through good seasons, and bad! Susan, affectionally known as Mimi, enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Presents for all baby showers were homemade blankets and sweaters, made with love. Susan was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Walpole. She was part of the Youth education classes and Church Choir, when her girls were young, and then went on to be a Decon of the church as well as a member of Women’s fellowship.

Mrs. Durgin is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Kenneth Durgin of Walpole, their two children, Tania S. Johns and her husband, Jeremy of Charlestown, Tara Bemis and her husband, Jason of Keene. She is also survived by her two siblings, Betty Prentiss of Walpole, Linda Graff and her husband, Joseph of Walpole, and her four grandchildren, Kendra Johns, Cameron Johns, Daniel Bemis, and Zachary Bemis as well as her great-grandchild Emersyn Johns. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Calling hours will be on Friday, February 17, 2023, in the Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel in Keene from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. A funeral will be on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11 am at the First Congregational Church, 15 Washington St. Walpole, NH. 03608. Although flowers will be gladly accepted, donations may be made out to the First Congregational Church of Walpole or the Alzheimer’s Association, https://act.alz.org. A burial will take place on a later date at the Walpole Village Cemetery, Main St. Walpole, NH. 03608. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. www.chehirefamilyfh.com.