Leo J. Campell Jr., 81, a resident of Stoddard, NH, formerly of Woodstock Valley, CT, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Leo was born in Providence, RI on July 14, 1942, to the late Irene F. (Dwyer) and Leo J. Campbell Sr. He attended Attleboro High School in Attleboro, MA, class of 1960, and continued his education at Villanova University earning his bachelor’s degree in Education. Later Leo attended the University of Rhode Island where he completed a master’s degree in Library Science.
In 1965, Leo was drafted and served in the United States Army as a member of the 101st Airborne Division, receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Sharpshooter Badge.
Leo and Patricia (Pat) Hofer were married on September 20, 1968, in Westerly, R.I, and moved to Woodstock Valley, CT where they restored an 18th-century farmhouse to pristine condition. After 48 years in CT, they moved to the peacefulness of New Hampshire.
He taught history and was the school librarian for 20 years at Putnam High School (CT). In 1986 he made a career change and became a New York Life Insurance agent. At the time of his death, his was still serving his clients.
Leo was passionate about his hobbies: singing as a soloist in churches and various venues, woodworking, gardening, farming, and stone wall building. He was a proud 
member of the Sullivan Congregational Church.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia of Stoddard, their two children, James (Erin) of Bend, OR and Benjamin (Anne) of Cleverdale, NY. Leo is also survived by his two sisters, Mary Ellen Murano and Mary Catherine Mozzi, his six granddaughters: Parker, Shea, Reese, Madeline, Caroline, and Quinn, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, two cats and 6 chickens. Leo is predeceased by his parents, along with his two sisters, Irene Ross and Suzanne Campbell.
Services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 11 a.m. at the Sullivan Congregational Church. In lieu of Flowers, any donations may be made to:
Sullivan Congregational Church
P.O. Box 63
Sullivan, N.H. 03445.
All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.
Carole M. (Batchelder) Gould, 90, a resident of Hinsdale and formerly of Keene and Stoddard, passed away peacefully with the love of family by her side on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Keene Center Genesis.
Cross for 20 years, until she retired in 2008. Prior to this, she worked as a home aid and companion, and as a real estate broker. In addition, she worked as a waitress at various establishments over the years.
Pat of Gilsum, and James Gould and wife, Kim of Wesley, ME. She is also survived by her two siblings, Joan Bartlett of Fayville, MA., and Marjorie Ann Goad and husband, Steven of Ware, MA., a grandchild, Adam Carlin and wife, Margaret of Augusta, WV., along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Carole is predeceased by her parents, and her grandchild, Luke Carlin who passed away in 2011.
Debra had many passions in life, some of which included going to the beach, using her creative talents to create paintings, pictures, and poems, and religiously watching the 3 Stooges marathon every New Year’s Eve.
She will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Tony was always the person to use his time giving to others, he worked hard at everything he did and enjoyed all types of music, and video games, but mostly enjoyed jokes and doing anything to put a smile on someone’s face.
Marissa of New Ipswich, and Kyle M. Tarbox of Sullivan. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Calling hours will take place on Friday, January 26 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. A gathering to celebrate Philip’s life will take place following the calling hours at 6:00 pm at the Italian Club, 97 Wood St. Keene, NH. 03431. A burial will take place later in the spring of 2024 at Monadnock View Cemetery, 499 Park Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. With dates and times to be announced later online and in the local newspaper. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH.
Teaching was Valerie’s second love. She was a beloved English and Latin teacher at Thayer High School for over three decades before retiring. Valerie then spent many years as a sought-after substitute teacher at local high schools. She enjoyed running into former students and talking about what was happening in their lives. She was an active member of the Keene Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood, an organization that works to help women achieve their educational goals. With the help of Christy Frazier, she created the Dan Cole Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provided scholarship money to local graduating seniors. She was truly passionate about education.
Valerie is survived by her husband, Kenneth, and her children: Casey and his wife, Tammy, of Winchester; Kathleen Henderson and her husband, Mark, of Hampton; Stephanie Baker and her husband, Thomas, of Nottingham; Douglas and his wife, Ellen, of Bradford; Nathaniel and his wife, Darcy, of Windham, ME; and Dawn Cole of Keene. She is predeceased by her son, Daniel who passed away in 2007, and her brother, Richard Smith who passed away in 2023. Valerie is also survived by her grandchildren, Connor, Carly, Clare, and Caoilainn Cole, Sydney and Alexandria Henderson, Erica Kowalski and her three children, Seamus and Declan Baker, Darren Cole, Tucker and Reese Cole, and her great-grandchild, River.
