Edna Kiely, New Hampshire's Oldest Known Resident, Dies at 111
Edna Kiely, recognized as the oldest known living person in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, passed away on November 4, 2026, at the age of 111 years and 46 days. Kiely died at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, New Hampshire. Born Edna Serpeski in Nashua on September 19, 1915, she spent much of her life in Pepperell, Massachusetts, before returning to Nashua in her later years. She became the oldest known living person in New Hampshire on May 21, 2024, following the death of Marita Gould. Kiely was a long-time cook for the North Middlesex Regional School District and was also known as an accomplished seamstress. Her passing marks the end of a significant life that spanned over a century, witnessing numerous historical changes and technological advancements.
