At R.M. Edgerly Funeral Home, our dedicated staff is committed to serving families with compassion, professionalism, and genuine care. Each member of our team brings a deep sense of respect and understanding to the families we are honored to support, helping guide them through life’s most difficult moments with kindness and dignity. Together, we are proud to continue the longstanding tradition of trusted service that has been at the heart of our funeral home for generations. We believe that every family deserves personalized attention and thoughtful support tailored to their unique needs and wishes. Our team is honored to be a trusted presence in the community, offering comfort, guidance, and heartfelt service when it matters most.
Our Staff
Meet Our Caring Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Dan Spencer
Funeral Director - Managing Partner
Dan has worked in funeral service since 1996. He is a lifelong resident of Rochester, and graduate of Spaulding High School, class of 1992. Dan attended FINE Mortuary College earning his associate’s degree, and shortly after attained his New Hampshire Funeral Director and Embalmers license.

Dan Spencer
Funeral Director - Managing Partner
Dan has worked in funeral service since 1996. He is a lifelong resident of Rochester, and graduate of Spaulding High School, class of 1992. Dan attended FINE Mortuary College earning his associate’s degree, and shortly after attained his New Hampshire Funeral Director and Embalmers license.

Raymond Roberge
Licensed Funeral Director
Raymond Roberge II was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1968. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972. In 1975, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 average from New England Institute. Ray has been licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in New Hampshire since 1978. Ray has played an integral role in many area funeral homes, including his own firm Roberge Funeral Home in Somersworth NH. He has provided genuine guidance, knowledge and support to so many families throughout the years.

Raymond Roberge
Licensed Funeral Director
Raymond Roberge II was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1968. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972. In 1975, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 average from New England Institute. Ray has been licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in New Hampshire since 1978. Ray has played an integral role in many area funeral homes, including his own firm Roberge Funeral Home in Somersworth NH. He has provided genuine guidance, knowledge and support to so many families throughout the years.

Tim Eldridge
Licensed Funeral Director
Tim has been in the funeral industry since 1995. He attended Mount Ida College, earning his degree in Mortuary Science. He has worked in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as a business owner and a funeral professional.
Tim served his community as a selectman for over 12 years and as well as a school board member for the school district where he lives. He is a member of both the New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, and currently a board member for the New Hampshire Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
Tim lives with his wife and has two grown children who live in the area. He enjoys hiking, boating, and taking walks with his dogs.

Tim Eldridge
Licensed Funeral Director
Tim has been in the funeral industry since 1995. He attended Mount Ida College, earning his degree in Mortuary Science. He has worked in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as a business owner and a funeral professional.
Tim served his community as a selectman for over 12 years and as well as a school board member for the school district where he lives. He is a member of both the New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, and currently a board member for the New Hampshire Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
Tim lives with his wife and has two grown children who live in the area. He enjoys hiking, boating, and taking walks with his dogs.

Arden Wallace
Director of Advance Planning
Since 2013, Arden has dedicated her career to serving families as a funeral director with compassion, professionalism, and care. Based in Southern New Hampshire, she shares life with her fiancé and their dog, balancing the demands of her profession with a passion for health and fitness. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her at CrossFit, embracing challenges and pushing herself both mentally and physically.

Arden Wallace
Director of Advance Planning
Since 2013, Arden has dedicated her career to serving families as a funeral director with compassion, professionalism, and care. Based in Southern New Hampshire, she shares life with her fiancé and their dog, balancing the demands of her profession with a passion for health and fitness. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her at CrossFit, embracing challenges and pushing herself both mentally and physically.

Andrea Demaray
Funeral Director Apprentice
Andrea Demaray is a compassionate funeral director apprentice with extensive experience in end of life and hospice care. As a 40 year resident of Rochester, New Hampshire, she has a strong connection to the community and a deep understanding of the importance of supporting families during life’s most difficult moments. Her background in healthcare allows her to provide thoughtful, attentive care while addressing the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of those she serves. Andrea is dedicated to guiding families through the funeral planning process with empathy, clear communication, helping to create meaningful and personalized services that honor each life.

Andrea Demaray
Funeral Director Apprentice
Andrea Demaray is a compassionate funeral director apprentice with extensive experience in end of life and hospice care. As a 40 year resident of Rochester, New Hampshire, she has a strong connection to the community and a deep understanding of the importance of supporting families during life’s most difficult moments. Her background in healthcare allows her to provide thoughtful, attentive care while addressing the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of those she serves. Andrea is dedicated to guiding families through the funeral planning process with empathy, clear communication, helping to create meaningful and personalized services that honor each life.

Kimberlyn M. Edgerly
Financial Office Manager
Kimberlyn grew up in Bow, NH and graduated from Concord High School. She graduated from UNH with a BSN with honors. She went onto a nursing career at WDH in Dover NH as a registered nurse for ten years.
Kimberlyn has been working at the Edgerly Funeral Home since 1999. She has performed the roles of Aftercare Coordinator, Chief Financial Officer and Office Manager. She has two adult children, Connor and Mikayla. She is honored to be part of our families experience in having their loved ones compassionately memorialized for the life they lived.

Kimberlyn M. Edgerly
Financial Office Manager
Kimberlyn grew up in Bow, NH and graduated from Concord High School. She graduated from UNH with a BSN with honors. She went onto a nursing career at WDH in Dover NH as a registered nurse for ten years.
Kimberlyn has been working at the Edgerly Funeral Home since 1999. She has performed the roles of Aftercare Coordinator, Chief Financial Officer and Office Manager. She has two adult children, Connor and Mikayla. She is honored to be part of our families experience in having their loved ones compassionately memorialized for the life they lived.
Taryn L. Fawkes
Apprentice Funeral Director
Taryn Fawkes is an Apprentice Funeral Director nearing licensure and proudly building her career in funeral service. She is currently pursuing her studies at Fine Mortuary College while gaining hands-on experience in the field. Originally from Framingham, Massachusetts, Taryn relocated to Gilford, New Hampshire at 16 and quickly grew to love the Lakes Region community. She is dedicated to serving families with compassion and professionalism, and she is passionate about creating meaningful services that honor and celebrate the lives of their loved ones with dignity and care.
Taryn L. Fawkes
Apprentice Funeral Director
Taryn Fawkes is an Apprentice Funeral Director nearing licensure and proudly building her career in funeral service. She is currently pursuing her studies at Fine Mortuary College while gaining hands-on experience in the field. Originally from Framingham, Massachusetts, Taryn relocated to Gilford, New Hampshire at 16 and quickly grew to love the Lakes Region community. She is dedicated to serving families with compassion and professionalism, and she is passionate about creating meaningful services that honor and celebrate the lives of their loved ones with dignity and care.

Steve Hill
Transfer Tech, Funeral Attendant & Facilities Manager
Steve Hill has been with the Edgerly Family for 7 years. During this time, he was very pleased to say how very impressed he was with the sincere caring attitude toward the employees, families, and everyone that the Edgerly’s deal with.
Steve has worked in the medical field for the past 30 years and have been on organ transplant teams for a large part of my career. There has been much sadness and sorrow associated with this type of work and he would not partner with anyone who does not have that caring and compassion that he sees here.
He is very honored to be associated with such a wonderful family.

Steve Hill
Transfer Tech, Funeral Attendant & Facilities Manager
Steve Hill has been with the Edgerly Family for 7 years. During this time, he was very pleased to say how very impressed he was with the sincere caring attitude toward the employees, families, and everyone that the Edgerly’s deal with.
Steve has worked in the medical field for the past 30 years and have been on organ transplant teams for a large part of my career. There has been much sadness and sorrow associated with this type of work and he would not partner with anyone who does not have that caring and compassion that he sees here.
He is very honored to be associated with such a wonderful family.


