Our Obituaries
Mary E. Hall
August 3, 1927 - July 7, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Hall died on Wednesday, July 7th at Applewood Care Center in Winchester, NH. She passed peacefully with loving family by her side.
She was known to one and all as "Mimi". She was born in Keene NH to Annie (Henderson) and Dennis Lachenal on August 3rd, 1927. Mimi was a lifelong resident of Keene and graduated from Keene High School in 1946. She worked at Elliot Community Hospital...
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Leonard E. Frazier, Jr.
April 2, 1944 - July 7, 2021
Leonard Edward Frazier, Jr., 77, formerly of Winchester and Swanzey, died July 7, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua after a period of declining health and 25 years living with multiple sclerosis.
Lenny was born April 2, 1944, son of the late Gertrude (Bridge) and Leonard Frazier, Sr. He was educated in Swanzey schools and attended Keene High School. As a young teenager, he worked many...
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Joseph E. Couble
August 14, 1968 - July 4, 2021
Joseph Edward Couble, resided in Spofford, NH, 52, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 after a long illness, with his devoted and loving wife, Laura (Holmberg) Couble by his side. Beloved son of the late Elizabeth and Edward Couble of Brockton, MA. Attended Brockton High School, Class of 86, where he was a member of the Ski Club and competed on the Track Team in "High Jump" and "Discus" at...
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Linda Jean Hurd
April 11, 1948 - July 3, 2021
Linda Jean Hurd, 73, of Vernon Vt. Passed away on July 3, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She was born in Newport Vt. On April 11, 1948. The daughter of Arthur and Juliette (Morris) Monahan. She was a 1968 graduate of Stratford High School in. No. Stratford, NH.
She worked as a splicer for Fulflex of Vt. In Brattleboro, Vt.
She enjoyed all types of music and...
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Vivian J. Ritchie-Ferris
November 13, 1946 - June 28, 2021
Vivian June Ritchie-Ferris, 74, of Brattleboro passed away on June 28th at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a lengthy battle of poor health. She was born on November 13, 1946 in Keene, NH to the Robert and Gertrude Putnam.
Vivian grew up and was educated through the Alstead, NH school system. She married her husband James Ferris on December 31, 1995.
In her free time,...
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Arthur "Art" Nelson Givens
August 24, 1961 - June 22, 2021
Arthur "Art" Nelson Givens passed away after a long battle with Glioblastoma on June 22, 2021.
Art was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 24, 1961. He attended Richmond High School in Gibsonia, PA and later attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Philadelphia, PA on a music scholarship. Art spent time traveling the country playing trumpet and tuba with the school band.
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David I. Smith
June 2, 1951 - June 20, 2021
David I. Smith of Swanzey, NH died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon following a stroke. He was born on June 2, 1951 to Irvin and Lillian (Schwartz) Smith of Armstrong, IA, where he participated in high school baseball, football, track, concert, jazz and marching band and chorus. He was the recipient of the Citizenship Award upon graduation. He went on to...
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Robert "Bob" O'Donnell
August 9, 1948 - June 5, 2021
Robert "Bob" O'Donnell, 72, of Winchester, NH, originally from Havertown, PA, lost his battle with cancer June 5, 2021 at home with his loving family beside him.
He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Eleanor O'Donnell. He leaves behind his wife June O'Donnell of Winchester, NH; two daughters, Lori Mitchell of NJ and her two children Aaron and Katie Glidden, and her grandson Alex, and...
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Idamae Harman
July 7, 1941 - May 22, 2021
Idamae Harman (Harlfinger) 79, of Rindge, New Hampshire passed peacefully on May 22, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on July 7, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts to Everett D. (Bud) and Loretta L. Harlfinger. Ida lived her life to the fullest and grew up in Hyde Park.
Ida leaves behind her four children: Joanne E. O'Brien and her husband William, Marylee Harman, James E. Harman...
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Ryan Scott Weeks
April 26, 1979 - May 21, 2021
Ryan Scott Weeks, age 42, of Brattleboro Vermont passed away May 21, 2021. Ryan was born April 26th, 1979 in Brattleboro, Vermont, the son of Raymond and Bonita Weeks.
Ryan graduated with a Graphic Design Degree from CCV and created amazing artwork and gifts for others. Ryan loved the outdoors and hiking with friends. He was a devout Red Sox fan and was a skilled player in his youth. Ryan...
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Natalie Miller
December 24, 1943 - May 19, 2021
Natalie Schoyen Miller, 77, of Hinsdale, NH, passed away after a period of declining health on May 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Long Island, NY on December 24, 1943 to the late Chester and Cecilia (Uszynski) Schoyen.
Natalie met and dated Charles Miller for 5 years before they married on June 24, 1972. He will never forget their first real date where they attended...
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Ruth Alice Bergmann
April 4, 1928 - May 13, 2021
Ruth Alice Bergmann, 93, passed away in Keene on May 13, 2021 after a period of failing health. She was a cancer and covid survivor.
She was born on April 4, 1928 in Stafford, CT the daughter of Michael and Julia (Slivka) Previs. She was predeceased by Adolph (Bud) Bergmann, her husband of 55 years. Ruth received a BSN from Bridgeport School of Nursing in CT. She worked at Bridgeport Hospital...
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Andrew Michael Filiault
October 3, 1963 - May 10, 2021
Andrew Michael Filiault, 57, died May 10, 2021, after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. He died in the comfort of his home, in Keene, NH, with his family close by. He was born in Derry, NH on October 3, 1963, to Reba (Blumenthal) and Armand Filiault. Andy was the husband of Jacqueline (Grady) Filiault. They were married on October 5, 1996, in Keene.
Andy attended school for most of his...
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Alma Matilda Anderson
April 28, 1949 - May 9, 2021
Alma Matilda (Lampron) Anderson was born on April 28th, 1949 to Robert Campbell and Arlene Brown in Brockton, MA. She passed away suddenly on May 9th 2021 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH.
Alma attended Monadnock Regional High-School and grew up in Pittsfield, Mass. and moved to the Keene, NH area for most of her life. She enjoyed working at Big Brothers and Big Sisters, her most recent...
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Bruce C. Webb
April 25, 1930 - April 26, 2021
Bruce C. Webb, a man of faith, family and honor, 91, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at home with his wife and daughter. He was born in Peterborough, the son of J. Fred Webb and Ruth C. Webb.
He was the husband of Ann T. Webb. They were married on November 17, 1956 in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
He attended schools in Peterborough graduating in June of 1948 from Peterborough High School. After...
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Gloria Helen Buzzell
January 7, 1933 - April 24, 2021
Gloria Helen Reuter Buzzell of Winchester, NH, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the age of 88. She passed away peacefully with family members near at the Applewood Rehabilitation Center in Winchester.
Gloria was born to Harold and Helen Pflug Reuter in New Hyde Park, NY, on January 7, 1933. She graduated from Sewanhaka High School in 1949 and Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in...
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Cynthia Lee Brothers
March 19, 1943 - March 30, 2021
Cynthia was born March 19, 1943 to Rema and Lillian Diotte in Newport, NH. She was eldest sister to Brenda. She graduated from Towel High School and soon thereafter, married Thomas Ballou.
She lived in Croydon, NH raising three children Michelle, Roderick and Amy and operating the Coniston Store with Tom in the mid-seventies through the eighties.
Later, she attended the dental hygiene...
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Bruce Ryerson Potter
March 29, 1931 - March 10, 2021
Bruce Ryerson Potter passed away early on the morning of March 10th, 2021 just shy of his 90th birthday. He passed peacefully in the comfort of his own home which he built some 35 years ago, with his loving and devoted wife of 45 years by his side. As a drafted Marine, he proudly served in the Korean war and later became an entrepreneur. He founded Manchester Security and built his first armored...
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Claudine Mae Spencer
September 6, 1932 - March 9, 2021
Claudine Mae Spencer, 88, died Tuesday (March 9, 2021) at the Judith Brogan Memory Care Unit at Cedar Hill Continuing Care in Windsor, VT. A cancer and COVID 19 survivor, she was Vermont Strong through and through. She passed away naturally, surrounded in her last days by her loving children and taken care of with great compassion by her Cedar Hill family.
Born September 6, 1932, in Bolton, VT...
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Wray Edward Murdough
July 31, 1939 - February 23, 2021
Wray E. Murdough passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021, at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Wray was born in Keene on July 31, 1939 to Edward and Ruby (Guillow) Murdough. He was raised in Nelson and graduated Keene High School in 1957.
Wray married Elizabeth (O'Brien) Talbot. They were married for seven years and had two sons, Wray Jr. and James prior to divorcing. ...
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Theresa Callahan
January 10, 1933 - February 19, 2021
Theresa peacefully passed away on February 19, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by Edwin Callahan, her high school sweetheart and devoted husband of 66 years. She was blessed with four children, Cathleen, Vicki, Lynn and Christopher and adored by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Born in Montpelier Vermont to Isabel and Henry Desilets, she had two...
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Joan Ann MacAllister
March 24, 1940 - February 18, 2021
On February 18, 2021 Joan (Stone) MacAllister, 80, ever so peacefully slipped from her sleep into the awaiting arms of the angels following a period of declining health and an incredibly strong battle for her life. She was born in Keene, NH on March 24, 1940, the eldest child of Forrest and Rachel (Lecuyer) Stone, and was educated in Keene schools, graduating from Keene High in 1958. Joan would...
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George Martin Neskey
January 27, 1929 - February 18, 2021
George Martin Neskey, 92, son of Stephen and Domicella (Dzuentis) Neskey passed away at home with his family by his side on February 18, 2021. Born at home in Pelham on January 27, 1929, he was a graduate of Lowell High before joining the Merchant Marines. He worked at several trucking companies before starting his own company in Pelham, George Neskey Const. Co. Inc. People knew he could be...
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Katherine Louise Simon
October 31, 1955 - February 16, 2021
Katherine Louise Simon, 65, died February 16, 2021 at her home in Keene, NH. She was born on October 31, 1955 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, daughter of Thomas Simon and Kit Nan Simon.
She Partner of Paul Higley. They were together for over 35 years.
Katherine first attended grade school in Saudi. Then went onto boarding school in Paris. Attending High school in the United States in Austin,...
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Paul Herman Schmidt
December 11, 1934 - February 3, 2021
Belmont, NH – Paul Herman Schmidt, 86, resident of Belmont, NH passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Concord Hospital following a brief illness. He was born December 11, 1934 in New York City, NY a son of Herman and Amelia (Mucha) Schmidt. Paul grew up in Fanwood, NJ along with his older brother Felix and his twin brother Peter who predeceased him.
Paul received a Bachelor's Degree in...
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Katherine Kingsley Morse
June 20, 1931 - February 1, 2021
Katherine Kingsley Morse, 89 of Windsor, Vermont died on February 1, 2021. Kathy was born on June 20, 1931 in Hartland, VT to Cordelia Bayliss and Frank Kingsley. She was one of 12 children. She was married to Raymond Morse (Max), in 1952. They became lifelong residents of Windsor. Kathy worked at the Covered Bridge Credit Union for more than 40 years. After retiring, she loved volunteering at...
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Dorothy "Dot" Peaslee Smith
November 10, 1924 - January 23, 2021
Dorothy Peaslee ("Dot") Smith, a long-time resident of East Swanzey, passed away at Genesis-Keene Center on January 23 of complications from COVID-19. Dorothy was born on the family farm in South Pittsfield, NH, November 10, 1924, daughter of Francis A. and Elizabeth (Jenness) Peaslee. The Peaslee and Jenness families were Quakers and Dorothy was a member of the Society of Friends.
Dorothy's...
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William Albert Reynolds
August 17, 1955 - January 20, 2021
In loving memory of William Albert Reynolds, who lost his battle with leukemia on January 20th, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The son of Don and Bernice Reynolds, he was born in Willow Creek and raised in Hoopa, Ca. He was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, husband, and grandfather. He was the husband of Laura Reynolds. They were married on August 17th, 1980,...
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Winfred "Winnie" Wesley Swan
May 25, 1942 - January 16, 2021
Winfred W. Swan passed away on 16 January 2021, at the Sullivan County Nursing Home. The son of Wesley and Gertrude Swan, Winfred preferred and was known as "Winnie". He worked many years at Sturm & Ruger, Latva Machine and Micro Precision. He loved machine work and was good with his hands.
He is survived by his brother Wayne R. Swan (Susan M. Swan); his sister Shirley A. Osgood; his two sons...
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Flemming Eugene Carl Fiil
July 24, 1943 - January 1, 2021
Flemming Eugen Carl Fiil, 77, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 1st, 2021 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care. He was born July 24th, 1943 in Aalborg Denmark. He became a citizen of the USA on July 4th, 2014.
He is survived by his wife Dorris, daughter Amber of Charlestown NH, his sister Janna Meling, Nice Inge and nephews Jens and Peter Meling all of Denmark.
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Joseph Gerard Straus, Jr.
August 3, 1955 - December 12, 2020
Joseph Gerard Straus Jr., of Burlington MA, died Saturday afternoon from pancreatic cancer at the home of his brother, Meinrad Straus, in Richmond NH. He was 65 years old.
Born in Limestone, ME on August 3, 1955, he was the son of Joseph G. and Mildred (Cobb) Straus Sr. He was raised and educated in Burlington Mass., where he attended public school and was a graduate of Burlington High School,...
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(Harold) John Zilske
March 20, 1945 - December 2, 2020
John Zilske passed away peacefully at his home on December 2 with his loving wife, Debra, by his side.
While a Granite Stater at heart, his life began in Logansport, Indiana as the only child of Red and Irene Zilske. At an early age he and his family moved to Mt. Gilead, Ohio where he was active in school, civic organizations, and athletic teams. While attending Mt. Gilead High School he was...
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Willard Louis Steele
August 12, 1949 - December 1, 2020
Willard "Bill" Louis Steele became a New Yorker on August 12,1949. In many ways, Bill was like a great cup of coffee. Coffee has long symbolized intellect, creativity, and a touch of revolution. Since he was, without a doubt, all of these things one could not be in his company without having an "oh shit" moment. His confident stance, the way he never backed down, and his sheer authority will not...
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Curt D. Anthony
September 2, 1962 - November 26, 2020
On Thursday November 26, 2020, Curt Anthony, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 58.
Curt was born on September 2, 1961 in Kaiserslautern, Germany to Jesse and Annemarie's Anthony. On December 1, 1984, he married Debra Shaw. They raised two daughters, Jennifer and Ashley, and one son Nicholas.
He worked at G.S. Precision after graduating from Brattleboro Union...
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Maurice Haynes Benson, Jr.
November 5, 1940 - November 10, 2020
Maurice Haynes Benson, Jr. passed away on November 10, 2020 at the age of 80 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hanover, NH on November 5, 1942 to Daisy and Maurice Benson, Sr. He spent much of his youth, working his family farm and showing their prize cattle in local county and state fairs. Maurice graduated from Plymouth State College with a Bachelor's in Education and spent over 40...
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Jean Elizabeth Fontaine
April 26, 1934 - October 18, 2020
Jean Elizabeth (Roche) Fontaine, 86, died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of October 18, 2020. She was born April 26, 1934 in Springfield, MA, the only child of Norbert and Helen Roche. She was the wife of David Fontaine, Sr.
Jean moved to Newfane at an early age. She met David at Leland & Gray Seminary and they married in 1954 in Louisiana where David served with the US...
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Barbara Anne Stevens
December 14, 1938 - September 29, 2020
Barbara Ann Stevens age 81 died on Tuesday September 29 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in Franklin NH. She was born in Montague Massachusetts on December 14 1938 to Michael and Stella (Kruzlic) Branka. She was the oldest of three daughters and raised in the Fort Dummer neighborhood of Brattleboro, VT. graduating from Brattleboro Union High School in 1956.
Barbara met...
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Peter F. Jeffries
July 22, 1933 - September 24, 2020
Dr. Jeffries was born in Milton, MA and graduated from Hebron Academy in 1952, Harvard College in 1956, and BU School of Medicine in 1960. He married Dr. Jeanne Fessenden Arnold, of Saylseville, RI. Honorably discharged as Army Captain in 1965 from Fairbanks, AK, he, and his wife practiced and taught Family Medicine together in Peterborough, NH until 1979. Dr. Jeffries served on the faculty of...
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Dorothea Brissette
November 18, 1954 - September 3, 2020
Dorothea May Parker Brissette, 65, died September 3, 2020 at her home in Newfane Vt. She was born on November 18, 1954 in Brattleboro VT. She is the daughter of Alice Dufield. She was the wife of Robert Brissette. They were married on July 13, 1996.
She enjoyed doing holiday dinners for her family. She liked doing crafts and arts. She really enjoyed horseback riding.
She is survived by...
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Marcia M. Leversee
November 22, 1947 - August 23, 2020
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Richard George Mossey
September 15, 1951 - August 17, 2020
Richard George Mossey, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Vernon, Vermont, on August 17, 2020, with his children by his side after an incredible battle with cancer.
Rick was born September 15, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the second of seven children to the late George and Beverly Jean (Hanam) Mossey. Richard leaves behind his children, Alexandra and Timothy Mossey, his wife...
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Glenn M. Gershaneck
October 6, 1947 - August 10, 2020
Glenn Gershaneck — family man, baseball fan, man with a pen, collector of hats and bolos — lost his battle with early-onset Alzheimer's on Aug. 10, 2020. A longtime resident of Montpelier, he died at Woodstock Terrace, his home since 2018, with his wife of 42 years by his side.
He was born in Washington, DC, on Oct. 6, 1947, to Viola (Keeler) and Harold Gershaneck. He was raised in DC and...
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Daniel J. Hayes
April 16, 1952 - August 8, 2020
Daniel J Hayes was born on April 16, 1952 and passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was a long-time resident of Manchester, NH. He was a proud veteran and served many years in the Air Force. He loved the outdoors and was very close to his family. He loved to see his grandkids as well as his two great grandkids. He...
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Matthew Vose
January 18, 1958 - July 28, 2020
Matthew E. Vose, 62, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon on July 28, 2020, from complications arising from trauma caused by repeated falls.
He was born on January 18, 1958 in Raleigh, NC, and grew up from the age of four in Troy, NH. He graduated from Monadnock Regional HS in Swansey in 1976 and forever remained a Troy boy. He served in the US Air Force after high school.
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Doris Joan Mirucki
August 26, 1944 - June 30, 2020
Doris Joan (Skidgell) Mirucki, 75, died peacefully at home on June 30, 2020 in West Halifax, VT. Dorie was born on August 26, 1944, in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Thornton M. Skidgell and Mildred G. (Fish) Palmieri and stepdaughter of Mario B. Palmieri of South Glastonbury, CT. She was the beloved wife of Richard Mirucki, who she married in East Hartford, CT on January 9, 1983. By her side at...
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Francis Xavier Quinlan
September 19, 1928 - June 12, 2020
Francis Xavier "Fran" Quinlan, 91, died peacefully on June 12, 2020. He will be remembered for his warmth, his wonderful wit, and his zest for life.
A longtime resident of Jaffrey and Peterborough NH, he was born on September 19, 1928 in Winchester, MA. He attended Reading High School in Massachusetts and graduated from Harvard College in 1950. Fran served in the US Navy during the Korean War,...
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