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Francoise M. Lacroix

Francoise M. Lacroix

Jul 27, 2026

Francoise M Lacroix (nee Heitschel), 94, of Gonic NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27th 2026. She was born on September 5th 1931 in Pontoise, France. She was the daughter of Louis Heitschel and Madeleine Poggi.

Born and raised in France, Francoise childhood was shaped by culture, tradition and the hardships of World War II. Those years shaped...

William Charlie Moses

William Charlie Moses

Aug 9, 2026

William Charlie Moses - MSGT USAF Retired September 1984, Of Rochester, NH, died August 9, 2026, Born on July 6, 1943 in Waltham, Massachusetts, the oldest of 13 children of Charles and Dorothy (Learned) Moses. He is survived by his devoted wife Diane (Maras). They recently celebrated 59 years of marriage. Also, survived by his cherished daughters, Melissa and her...

William Francis Dupuis

William Francis Dupuis

Aug 1, 2026

William Francis “Billy” Dupuis, 69, passed away on August 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Billy was born on October 31, 1956, in Wertheim, Germany, while his father was serving a two-year tour in the U.S. military. He was raised in Somersworth, New Hampshire, where he attended local schools and built the foundation for a life defined by hard...

Andrew Leon Reed

Andrew Leon Reed

Jul 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Andy Reed

February 11 1966 - July 29 2026

Andrew Leon Reed, known by many as Andy, and by some as Andy-Dad, of Ossipee NH, passed on Wednesday, July 29th 2026. Andy was born February 11th, 1966, son of Janice Rand and Charles Reed. He is survived by his mother Janice Rand; his wife of 39 years, Janis...

Kelly M. Gray

Kelly M. Gray

Jul 28, 2026

Kelly Gray, 54, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

She was born to David and Eleanor (Rogers) Bascom in Exeter, New Hampshire, on February 28, 1972. She grew up in Epping, attended Epping High School, and graduated as the salutatorian in 1990. She went...

Benjamin Tappan Lindsey Jr.

Benjamin Tappan Lindsey Jr.

Jul 21, 2026

Benjamin Tappan Lindsey Jr. passed away at Wentworth Douglass Hospital on July 21, 2026, after a period of failing health.

 Benjamin Tappan Lindsey Jr was born in Beverley Mass to Benjamin and Viola (Burnson) Lindsey on October 5, 1952. Benjamin grew up with his siblings John Lindsey, Charlotte Searles, Alice Jeolrey and was predeceased by his sister Alicia Kempton.

 Benjamin was in...

Wayne Henry Fritz

Wayne Henry Fritz

Jul 18, 2026

Our beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and friend passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, on July 18, 2026 with his wife Mary and daughters Cindy and Donna by his side.

He had been struggling with Parkinson’s and other illnesses, yet never complained. Now his struggle is over and he is in heaven...

Betty L Jewell

Betty L Jewell

Jul 18, 2026

Betty L Jewell of Dover, NH died on July 18, 2026

She was born on April 28,1932 daughter of the late Charles and Frances Jewell

The family moved to Kittery, Maine in 1941 where she lived until she graduated from R.W. Traip Academy in 1951. After graduating from Aviation Training School in Boston, Mass in 1953, she worked for National Airlines in...

Ronalee A Goupil

Ronalee A Goupil

Jul 16, 2026

Ronalee A. Goupil, 73, passed away on Thursday July 16th, 2026, after a brief period of failing health.

Initially from Pittsburgh, PA Ronalee was born on July 8, 1953, to Albert Brooks and Vivian (LeDonne)

Brooks.

In 1980, Ronalee married her beloved husband of 43 years, Louis Goupil of Gonic, NH. Their children

Matthew and Sarah completed their family.

Ronalee began her career in the...

Mary Robidas

Mary Robidas

Jul 9, 2026

Rochester – Mary Robidas (also known to many as Mary Gala), 85, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health.

Born May 22, 1941, in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Winifred Call.

Mary worked in exports for Cabletron Systems for many years. Mary loved to sing and dance,...

Jocelyn Ellen Rodgers

Jocelyn Ellen Rodgers

Jul 9, 2026

Jocelyn Ellen Rodgers 27 of Rochester, NH passed away on July 9, 2026, after a long battle with Friedreich's Ataxia. Jocelyn was born on June 19, 1999, to Peter Rodgers and Mandy Coleman. Jocelyn was a graduate of Spaulding High School.

While Jocelyn spent most of her life disabled, she refused to let that define her. She was the embodiment of strength,...

Joseph Adjutant

Joseph Adjutant

Jul 1, 2026

Joseph Adjutant, 96 years old, passed away on July 1, 2026, at the Studley Home in Rochester, NH. He was born on June 1, 1930, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Evelyn (Hill) Adjutant, and raised in Union, NH.

Joe was a logger in his younger years. Later he worked at Davidson Rubber as a lead foreman for many...

Donna Fay Littlefield

Donna Fay Littlefield

Jun 30, 2026

Donna F. Littlefield of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with her brother Brian by her side. She is survived by her brothers Brian Littlefield and his wife Gail of Somersworth, NH and Dana Littlefield and his wife Betty of Nashua, NH along with many...

Timothy David Packer

Timothy David Packer

Jun 28, 2026

Timothy D Packer, Timmy or Tim, 50, of Somersworth, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully, albeit, unexpectedly on 6/28/2026. He was home, with family around, at the time of his passing.

Born on 3/23/1976 in Newburyport Massachusetts, Timmy was the son of Harry M Packer and Laurie M Packer-Pearson. Timmy attended Spaulding High School in Rochester, NH and went on to work...

Edward Clement Dufault

Edward Clement Dufault

Jun 23, 2026

Edward Clement Dufault, 90, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away on June 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

 Edward was born on September 7, 1935, in Springvale, Maine, to his parents, Joseph and Emma (Dubois) Dufault. He carried with him throughout his life the strong values of family, dedication, and religion that defined his character. Edward loved being in the...

Sharon Brennan

Sharon Brennan

Jun 23, 2026

Sharon Brennan, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at Spring Village in Dover, NH, on June 23, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on May 12, 1951, in Rochester, NH, Sharon was the cherished daughter of the late Arlene Duquette Brennan and Stephen Charles Brennan, II. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother,...

Connie Dale Henderson

Connie Dale Henderson

Jun 22, 2026

Connie Dale Henderson, 68, a native of Rochester, passed away peacefully in Dover, New Hampshire on an early Monday morning of June 22, 2026.

Born on August 1, 1957, to Mr. James Nesbitt and Mrs. Pauline Nesbitt, as the 2nd youngest of five children, was known for her loving, expressive, and outgoing personality, who enjoyed attending gatherings and meeting with close...

Valerie Whitehouse

Valerie Whitehouse

Jun 18, 2026

Dover – Valerie Whitehouse, 93, passed away Thursday June 18, 2026, at the Dover Center for Health and Rehabilitation following a period of failing health.

Born January 16, 1933, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Valerie (Morrison) Dickson.

Valerie had worked as a waitress and hostess at Cardinals Restaurant in Rochester for many years. She enjoyed...

Kathleen Akerman

Kathleen Akerman

Jun 15, 2026

Kathleen M. Akerman, 71, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 7, 1955, Kathleen was the daughter of Roland Sylvain and Patricia (Hamel) Sylvain. She was raised in Rochester and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1973. Following high school, she...

Denise McClellan

Denise McClellan

Jun 11, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mrs. Denise McClellan (Jewell) after a courageous and graceful battle with lung cancer. Born in 1960, Denise left us on the 11th of June, 2026, at her home in Rochester NH, leaving a void that can never be filled. With Denise's departure, we remember a life of selfless...

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