CHRISTOPHER LEGER
February 7, 1958 ~ May 20, 2022 (Age 64)

Marlborough, NH - Christopher A. Leger, 64 of Marlborough, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH on May 20, 2022. He was born in Winchendon, MA on February 7, 1958, the son of Anita (Carrier) Leger.

Chris successfully owned Leger Restorations through the 1980's and 90's. In the early years he built the Jack Daniels Inn and other Peterborough landmarks. He decided to parlay into the commercial building industry in the later 1990's and supervised many impressive large-scale projects throughout New England. He achieved great success within his industry.

Chris took pride in giving his children the childhood he had always wished for. His work ethic and drive meant many long hard days, but he did everything selflessly. His devotion to taking care of his family allowed his wife to stay home raising their two kids which is exactly where she found her joy. He was truly content to let the three of them run the show and have many adventures! If they were happy, he was happy. He created many traditions and yearly trips, and the family holds the fondest memories of school breaks and summer vacations, especially camping, Disney, Maine and even Alaska. His final trip was to Wyoming to visit a dear friend before his health started to decline.

In his younger years Chris had some amazing life experiences via travel, Spain being the country he spoke most about. He loved to tinker in owning toys and collecting antiques, especially glass bottles. His kids would like to think of him in heaven speeding around on his little red camp boat, riding his Harley, enjoying various snowmobiles and of course his Jeep that he drove right up until the end of his life. While he could play a good game of poker or horseshoes his hobbies always morphed into whatever the kids were enjoying. He would build forts, sandboxes and even built an entire baseball diamond in the backyard of one of their first homes while he coached little league baseball. He would build a skating rink yearly and fostered a love of animals and the outdoors. Many a night was had playing until dark outside in the neighborhood.

Chris was there to welcome all three of his grandkids into the world, being one of the first to hold them all. The kids lovingly named him Pep. Being retired he had devoted his time to babysitting, playing pretend, arts and crafts, sports and spoiling them at every occasion. They had become his world. Even as his health failed, he pushed himself beyond what he had left to be ever present in their lives.

Chris is survived by the mother of his children Brigitte A. (Geoffrey) Leger and his children Christopher M. Leger and Jennifer L. (Leger) Wironen and his son-in-law Thomas Wironen.

A private burial will take place at St. Peters Cemetery, Peterborough.

To share a memory, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit Chris' tribute page at www.jellisonfuneralhome.com

NANCY K. SPAR
May 22, 2022 (Age 85)

Nancy K. Spaar, 85, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at ProMedica, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Spaar. Born in Salisbury, VT, she was the daughter of the late James Sampson and Hilda L. (Burke) La Duc. Before retiring, she worked in the garment industry for 40 years and later in housekeeping at KidsPeace. She was a former member of St. John's U.C.C., Allentown.

Survivors: son Richard C. and his wife Patricia of Allentown; daughter Susan L., wife of Edward Kendall of Phoenix, AZ; brother Robert Michael and his wife June of Virginia; sisters Claire, wife of Ronald Stevens of Middlebury, VT, Margaret J. Sorrell of Allentown, Diane, wife of Ernest Vieweg of Winchendon, MA; 3 grandchildren Andrew, Kate and Jackie; 2 great granddaughters. She was predeceased by two brothers Edward and James Jr. and a sister Amy.

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Friday, May 27 at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St. Allentown. Calling will begin at 10:30 AM.

Memorials can be considered to Compasses Hospice c/o the funeral home. Condolences may be left at trexlerfuneralhome.com

ELIZABETH 'BETTY' BLANCHETTE
February 11, 1938 ~ May 21, 2022 (Age 84)

Elizabeth 'Betty' Blanchette, 84, of Rindge, and formerly of Jaffrey, NH, died at her home on Saturday, May 21, 2022, after a sudden illness.

Betty was born on February 11, 1938, in Winchendon, MA, a daughter of the late Roland and Marion (Plouffe) Woods. She was a graduate of the 'old' Murdock High School and had resided in Jaffrey from 1959 until moving to Rindge a few years ago.

Betty retired on February 15, 2008, after having worked for more than 40 years at New Hampshire Ball Bearing in Peterborough. She enjoyed her free time walking, and making her craftwork, including knitting crocheting and cross stitching and always loved time spent with her family.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Blanchette, her grandson, Joshua Rivers, her siblings, Lillian Dennis, Roland Woods Jr., Rachel Woods and Pauline Woods, and by her former husband and friend, Gerald Charlonne.

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Nancy Rivers and her husband Robert of Rindge, NH, and Lisa Miller and her husband Ray of Jaffrey; her grandchildren, Robert Rivers, Jr. and his wife Devynn of Athol, MA, Kimberly Rivers of Gardner, MA, Jennifer Miller and her husband Matthew Paquette of Ashuelot, NH, Benjamin Miller and Timothy Miller, both of Jaffrey; her great-grandchildren, Alliance Rivers, Mira Geelan, Hazel Rivers, Felix Rivers, Jackson Paquette, and Benjamin Miller, Jr.; her sister, Janet Kinney of Stockbridge, MA; her brother, Henry Woods of Rindge, NH and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Family and friends are warmly invited to Calling Hours which will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, from 10:00am to 11:00am at the Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 33 River Street, (Route 202 South) in Jaffrey.

A Funeral Liturgy of the Word will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, immediately following calling hours at 11:00am. Rev. Wilfred Deschamps, Pastor of Saint Patrick Church in Jaffrey will officiate.

Burial will follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery on Hillcrest Road in Jaffrey.

In lieu of flowers, Bettys' family has requested memorial contributions be made in her name to the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance, PO Box 107, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

NANCY L. KING
April 25, 1929 ~ April 30, 2022 (Age 93)

Nancy Louise (Halsell) King, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 30th, 2022 at River Landing at Sandy Ridge, Colfax NC. The family is very appreciative of the loving care she and her late husband of 59 years, Robert F King Jr, received by the staff and community at River Landing for many years.

Nancy L King was born April 25th, 1929 in Taunton MA, daughter to the late Doris Tyndal and Elam Ryan Halsell. Mrs. King is survived by her children; Diane (King) Summers (Rob Guarriello) of Ponce Inlet FL and David King (Jodie) of Port Charlotte FL, her grandchildren; Troy Summers, Regina and Kira King; a sister, Mary Bradford; her nephews, Bryan Bradford (Kim) and Steven Robinson (Debbie) and several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Sarah "Sally" Robinson.

The Halsell family, with their three young daughters, Sally, Nancy and Mary, relocated to Meridian MS where Nancy spent her youth and acquired her "southern charm". Nancy graduated from Meridian Senior HS in 1947 and the family then returned to Taunton after the death of her father at 18. Nancy worked at Allen Walker Insurance agency and was involved with the Methodist church youth group where she met her beloved Bob. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. King relocated to Winchendon MA for Bob's career in banking while she raised their children and volunteered in the community. Mr. and Mrs. King retired to Seven Lakes, NC and enjoyed many years on the "5th tee" until moving to River Landing at Sandy Ridge. Nancy enjoyed her PEO sisterhood and especially enjoyed playing bridge. Mr. and Mrs. King loved to travel and enjoyed many international trips but their favorite trip was the family's trip to Hawaii for their 50th anniversary.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Nancy King on Saturday, June 4th at 2 pm at River Landing at Sandy Ridge. Her final interment will be at Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton MA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to The Presbyterian Homes Foundation for the benefit of River Landing at Sandy Ridge, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235 Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point