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Kathleen Rioux

Kathleen Rioux

Nov 12, 2025

Kathleen “Kay” Rioux, 88, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Born and raised in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, she was the daughter of William and Sarah (McCarron) Meehan.

A longtime resident of Rochester, New Hampshire, Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Moose” Rioux, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. She found her greatest joy in...

Nancy L. Eisaman

Nancy L. Eisaman

Nov 11, 2025

Rochester, NH – Nancy L. Eisaman, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 19, 1935, in Ligonier, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ford and Helen (Marker) Menoher. Nancy spent her childhood riding ponies and playfully teasing her siblings as the baby of the family. Summers...

Grace Leone

Grace Leone

Nov 7, 2025

LEBANON, Maine — Grace Leone, a beloved matriarch, community leader, and lifelong Granger, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 7, 2025. She was 94 years old.

Born in Albion, Maine on March 21, 1931, Grace was the daughter of Harry and Frances Germon. She was raised in both East Rochester, New Hampshire, and Lebanon, Maine, where from...

Douglas J. Shave

Douglas J. Shave

Nov 1, 2025

Lebanon, ME – Douglas J. “Pig Man” Shave, 63, passed away November 1, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health.

Born December 18, 1961, in Dover, NH he was the son of the late Edward and Ethel (Boston) Shave.

Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming especially breeding and raising pigs, but above all he...

Kevin Scott Flanagan

Kevin Scott Flanagan

Oct 30, 2025

Kevin Scott Flanagan 62, of Rochester NH., loving son, brother, and uncle passed away on Thursday, October 30th after a brief illness.

Kevin was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1981.. While at Spaulding, Kevin excelled in Baseball and played on the Allstar Teams. He was one hell of a ball player and second baseman..and as many would say..he...

Nancy Saltzman

Nancy Saltzman

Oct 29, 2025

It is with extreme sadness that the family shares the passing of their loved one Nancy Evelyn Saltzman, 88, of Crockett Street, Rochester NH has passed to join family members in Heaven on October 29, 2025, Born in Haverhill Mass on December 20, 1936, to John Earl and Evelyn (Tuck) Earl, Nancy was the first of 3 children.

While in High...

Samuel L. Bernier Jr.

Samuel L. Bernier Jr.

Oct 28, 2025

Samuel L Bernier Jr of Lebanon Maine, passed away October 28, 2025 at his home with family by his side. After graduating from                            Spaulding HS Sam entered the US Navy. After which he worked for for the telephone company and then became an electronic technician until his...

Shawn J. Markham

Shawn J. Markham

Oct 28, 2025

Gonic – Shawn J. Markham, 50, passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.

Born May 21, 1975, in Exeter, NH he was the son of Arthur and Sharon (Butler) Markham.

Shawn took great pride in his work as a painter for Real Quality Painting. He loved his family beyond measure, and second to his family was...

Bruce Furbush

Bruce Furbush

Oct 25, 2025

Bruce Furbush, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Maine, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born on August 2nd, 1939, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Bruce was the son of the late Erlon H. Furbush and Thirza (McGrath) Giera. Bruce dedicated much of his professional life to Furbush Oil Company....

Annette M. Call

Annette M. Call

Oct 25, 2025

Barrington, NH — Annette M. Call, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous five-year battle with ALS. Throughout her illness, Annette never lost her optimism, warmth, or sense of humor—always maintaining a positive outlook on life that inspired everyone who knew her.

Born on November 27, 1967, she...

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Oct 22, 2025

Bruce S. Robinson, 65, died Wed. Oct. 22, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Dover the son of Edmond and Loretta (Bolduc) Robinson.

He had been employed as a Carpenter

Bruce loved football and was a huge New England Patriots fan.

He was predeceased by his brothers Dale and John.

He is survived by his wife...

Shannon Lee Lemelin

Shannon Lee Lemelin

Oct 22, 2025

Shannon Lee (Wentworth) Lemelin passed away peacefully on October 22,2025 surrounded by love, after a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. She was born in Salem Massachusetts and grew up in Middletom Massachusetts before moving to Rochester New Hampshire. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School. She enjoyed working with the public until her son, Kyle was born. The next...

Billye Murry Waldron

Billye Murry Waldron

Oct 21, 2025

Strafford – Billye Murry Waldron, 94, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2025, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital following a period of failing health.

Born October 9, 1931, in Canyon Texas and raised in Happy Texas. She was the daughter of the late Carroll R. and Audrey Lee (Markham) Hancock.

After high school, Billye attended college for journalism. She met George in 1953 and...

Matilda Jean Peters

Matilda Jean Peters

Oct 11, 2025

Rochester – Matilda Jean Peters, 67, passed away Saturday October 11, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born May 4, 1958, in Rumford, ME, she was the daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Barbara (Jenkins) Farrington. Jeannie had worked at Hutchinson Sealing Systems and Davidson Rubber for many years. After retirement she worked part...

Marian L. Veno

Marian L. Veno

Oct 6, 2025

Marian Louise (Patch) Veno - Rochester, NH Marian L. Veno, 97 years young, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 6, 2025. Born on June 21, 1928, in Sanford, Me, the daughter of the late Everett and Abbie (Smith) Patch. She resided in Rochester most of her life. She worked at Fernald Hackett’s, Grants Department Store, Wyandotte Mills...

Linda Lee Steer

Linda Lee Steer

Oct 5, 2025

Linda Lee Steer, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Portsmouth, after a period of declining health. Born on October 15, 1941, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Clarice Laverdiere. Linda graduated from Spaulding High School in 1959 and went on to attend Brigham Young University. In 1965, she married Paul Steer, and the...

Douglas A. Smith

Douglas A. Smith

Oct 4, 2025

Rochester – Douglas A. Smith, 63, passed away Saturday October 4, 2025, at his home following an unexpected illness. Born July 30, 1962, in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Alan and Joan (Wilkie) Smith. Doug worked for more than twenty years for Liberty Mutual in the IT department. In his free time, he loved playing...

Nancy Jean Rigazio / Blair

Nancy Jean Rigazio / Blair

Sep 30, 2025

Nancy Jean Rigazio / Blair died peacefully in the company of her family on Tuesday September 30, 2025 in Dover, NH. She was 89 years old. Born August 10, 1936 in Farmington. NH. In 1962 she married Raymond Rigazio, love of her life. Though she worked in the family grocery store business, Nancy occupation was loving wife and devoted mother...

Rebecca M. Stevens

Rebecca M. Stevens

Sep 30, 2025

Rochester – Rebecca M. Stevens, 66, passed away Tuesday September 30, 2025, at her home unexpectedly. Born October 26, 1959, in Bangor, ME, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Patricia (Levine) Smith. Rebecca was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, she loved dragonflies, and was an avid Patriots fan, but most of all she loved her family. Members...

Jody Lee Cook

Jody Lee Cook

Sep 29, 2025

Jody Lee (Harmon) Cook July 24 1966 - September 29, 2025 Born in Rochester and a graduate from Spaulding High School. Worked in electronics at Hampshire Controls in Dover NH for over 30 years, also worked in the food industry for over 20 yrs. Jody suffered a stroke in 2019 that unabled her to work, but she continued to do...

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