Blanche “Bambi” M. Truesdell, 70, lifelong resident of Winchester, passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family after a period of declining health.
She was born a daughter to the late Julia (Marcfeld) and Harold Deane on May 26, 1953, in Keene, NH. She was educated locally at Thayer High School in Winchester class of 1971. She continued her education at Keene State College where she obtained her Bachelor degree in Early Education in 1976.
On December 28, 1974, Blanche exchanged vows with the love of her life, William Truesdell. They had a simple service in the family home in Winchester surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Blanche had worked at Winchester Elementary School as a teacher for 37 years.
Bambi had many joys and passions in life but nothing was more important than her family and friends. She enjoyed trips to the casino and collecting figurines of frogs. She also belonged to the VFW women’s auxiliary, the Winchester PTA, and the National Education Association.
Mrs. Truesdell is survived by her loving husband, William Truesdell, and their children, William J. and his wife Rebecca of Winchester, and Robert M. and his wife Casey Truesdell of Hinsdale. She is also survived by her sister Anne M. Fyfield-Deane and her wife Anita of Keene and a foster brother Arthur Johnson and his wife Patricia of Winchester, as well as her grandchildren, Dean A. Truesdell of Winchester, Jackson W. Truesdell of Winchester, Julia J. Truesdell of Winchester and Gunner M. Truesdell of Winchester. She also leaves behind cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her brother Harold “Bucky” Deane.
A graveside service with a gathering to celebrate the life of Blanche will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 am in Evergreen Cemetery, 60 Forest Lake Rd Winchester, NH. 03470. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made out in Blanche’s name to the VFW Scholarship fund Youth Scholarships – VFW c/o Winchester VFW Women’s Auxiliary PO Box 505 35 Main St Winchester, NH 03470. Services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories, 46. South Winchester Street West Swanzey, NH. 03469. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com
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Frank worked for the Stop & Shop Companies for many years and then worked as a Computer Technician for Aerotronic Corp in Contoocook, NH, and as a Controls Engineer at Kingsbury Corp. in Keene, NH. Over the years, he built up a wealth of knowledge and experience and often told stories of some of his more interesting projects. He was a dedicated provider for his family and a leader among his colleagues.
Frank Sullivan is survived by his loving wife, Judith, his daughters Katie Sullivan and Margaret Lashof-Sullivan, his son-in-law Matthew Lashof-Sullivan and his cherished grandchildren James and Cora Lashof-Sullivan. He is also survived by his sisters Noelle Sciuto and Maureen McClintock and his many nieces and nephews.
Virginia “Ginny” R. (White) Shepardson, 78, a resident of Roxbury and formerly of Hillsborough, West Swanzey, Marlborough, Royalston, MA and Athol, MA. passed away peacefully while resting with the love of family by her side on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Cheshire Medical Center in Keene.
Along with working, Ginny enjoyed watching and feeding birds, a lover of all kinds of animals, attended raffles at local sportsman’s clubs, and spent time working on her flower gardens. She loved orchids and watching the black bears who would raid her bird feeders. Ginny was a member of the Keene Area Klassics Car Club and was the former President. She also attended the annual Dana Reunion for the town of Dana, MA which was submerged when the Quabbin reservoir was flooded.
Donna was a very active person who loved to travel in her motorhome, go on motorcycle rides, shoot sports, Middle Eastern dance, and scuba diving. When she wasn’t out on an adventure you could find her flower gardening, doing crafts, painting, or completing the crossword puzzles. She had a passion for being fit and could be found at Planet Fitness regularly. She also loved going to her grandkids events and just being with them. She liked going to dinner regularly with close friends.
Mrs. Munson is survived by her loving husband, Charles Munson of Swanzey, along with their children, Wayne R. Munson and his significant other, Heather Melemdy of Keene, Joshua R. Munson and his wife, Gina of Swanzey and Jeremy W. Munson and his wife Hannah of Swanzey. She is also survived by her siblings, John V. LaFargue of Swanzey, and Daniel LaFargue of Swanzey, and her grandchildren Everett Munson, Elly Munson, Aviana Munson, and Ariella Munson. She also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her sister Sandra (Cookie) Hastings.
Outside of work, Chris enjoyed spending his free time with his family, socializing with friends, working in his gardens, hiking, geocaching, and frequenting his favorite restaurants. Chris loved going to the beach in York Maine, spending vacations there every year. He always loved his walks on the beach with his family finding treasures that the ocean left behind. Many memories and fun-filled times were spent at the family cabin in the White Mountains.
his nephew Michael Suazo, niece Angelica Colon, and great niece Nova Colon. With many, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. Chris is predeceased by his mother, Karen B. Clay.
