The death of a Newton, Massachusetts, family of four in New Hampshire this Christmas has left many in the city in mourning.

The Goldsteins — husband and wife Matthew and Lyla and their daughters Violet and Valerie — were found on Wednesday dead inside their vacation home in Wakefield of what investigators suspect was carbon monoxide poisoning — there were no carbon monoxide detectors at the home, authorities said Friday.

Valerie, 22, was supposed to be having a birthday party Friday. Instead, friends gathered to remember her.

“She was the most loving, accepting person you could possibly imagine,” Jessie King told reporters.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better friend,” said Keren Kohane, calling the family accepting, close, “warm and welcoming.”

Matthew Goldstein was a teacher at Brookline Public Schools — flowers and messages of condolence were left at the K-8 Edith Baker School, where he taught.

“Mr. Goldstein’s dedication to inspiring students and shaping young minds has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him,” Superintendent Linus Guillory Jr. said in a message to the community.

A Massachusetts teacher is among four people who died in a suspected carbon monoxide incident in New Hampshire on Christmas Day.

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Valerie’s friend Conor Sheehy remembered him similarly: “He was beloved as a teacher. He would constantly post about how students would return back to his classroom to come visit him.”

Violet’s roommate at the Rhode Island School of Design, Finleigh Lewis, said in a statement obtained by The Boston Globe that she was “a beautiful source of light,” kind and caring.

Investigators have so far confirmed that Matthew Goldstein died of carbon monoxide poisoning, with testing still pending for the rest of the family, but officials described what happened as apparently a tragic accident.

“At this time we’ve identified the homes heating system to be the source of the carbon monoxide leak,” New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey said.

Four people who hadn’t been heard from on Christmas were found dead inside a home in Wakefield, New Hampshire, from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning.

The bodies were found inside the family’s home on Province Lake Road after authorities were called for a wellbeing check around 4:21 p.m. — family members reported that they didn’t show up to a holiday event they were supposed to attend.

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas with no odor or color produced in the burning of fuel, and Toomey urged the public to ensure they have working alarms in their homes to prevent further tragedies like the one that befell the Goldsteins.

BRADFORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Authorities say a man involved in an hourslong standoff with police at a home in Bradford, New Hampshire, died after the house went up in flames.

Police were called to the home on West Main Street at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday for a report of a man in crisis. Officers found the man armed with a knife. They tried to de-escalate the situation but were not successful.

At about 5:30 p.m., police spotted fire and smoke started coming from the home. Multiple crews were called in to fight the fire which took hours to extinguish.

The man was found dead inside the house after the fire was out. His body was sent to the medical examiner for autopsy to verify his identity and confirm the cause and manner of death. Police say the death is not considered suspicious.

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A man was found dead Thursday following a standoff and a house fire at a New Hampshire home, according to authorities.

The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal says they responded to a residence on West Main Street around 12:43 p.m. for a report of a man armed with a knife in crisis.

Multiple law enforcement agencies provided additional assistance at the scene.

According to officials, attempts were made to de-escalate the situation to no avail.

Around 5:30 p.m., investigators say they saw smoke and fire coming from the home and as the flames intensified, mutual aid was called to the scene.

Crews battled the blaze for hours and were eventually able to knock it down.

Authorities say they found the deceased man after a subsequent search of the home. His name is being withheld at this time.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to verify his identity and cause and manner of death.

Police say the death does not appear to be suspicious.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289.

No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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