Dennis French

Dennis B. French, 72 of Farmington, NH died Thursday, Aug. 31th 2017 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital.Born on May 19, 1945 in Boston, Mass., he was predeceased by both parents, Clayton & Margery French. Survivors include: His wife of 39 years, Ann his daughter, Lorri French- Seiger of Farmington and his brother Doug French and Cindy, he also has 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.A 1963 graduate of Spaulding High School, he lived in Rochester and Barrington most of his life, moving to Farmington 5 years ago. He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Ship yard in 1990 with 27 years of service. He was probably most well known as a musician, playing locally and regionally. Beginning in his teenage years, he played Rock and Roll in a most noted band called Jimmy & The Preps. This eventually evolved in his country music days and played lead guitar, steel guitar and even sometimes bass in many, many country bands though out the area including his own band-The Dixie Rose Band. In 1991, he was inducted into the NH Country Music Hall of Fame, an award that he always treasured. About 10 years ago, he once again ventured into a new music path after a friend suggested he take up playing the dobro and bluegrass music thus DixieGrass was born. He so enjoyed this music, as he stated "I have the best time at a bluegrass festival and all the people are wonderful". Per his wishes, there will be no calling hours and a private burial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sheldon Parshley Memorial Scholarship Fund at Profile Bank, PO Box 1808, Rochester, NH. This is a scholarship that Dennis awarded annually.However, we know he loved music - It was his life - therefore we wish to invite his friends, music friends and family to a Celebration on Life to be held on his birthday, May 19, 2018. Please contact the family for more information. Cremation is under the care of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St, Rochester NH 03867.To sign an online guestbook please visit us at www.Edgerlyfh.com or find us on Facebook