Rochester – Eugene Henderson, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Birch Healthcare Center, following a period of declining health.

Born on December 23, 1937, in Rochester, NH, Eugene was the son of the late Stanley and Lucy (Gray) Henderson.

Eugene worked for many years as a foreman at Davidson Rubber. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots and was a longtime member of the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and had a lifelong love of horses.

Eugene also had a passion for cooking and was proud to be part of several family-run local restaurants, including David’s Take Out and the Melrose Restaurant both in Rochester, NH along with Geno’s at York Beach, Maine. He served the City of Rochester as a City Councilman and was dedicated to his community.

He is survived by his children: David Henderson and his wife Brenda of California; Tammy St. Pierre and her husband Marc of Farmington, NH; Stanley Henderson and his wife Pam of Florida; Elizabeth “Betty” Richardson and her husband Mark of Barrington, NH; Bonnie Lepine and her husband Rick of North Carolina; and Kenneth Henderson and his wife Kristen of Farmington, NH. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren; his brothers James and Timothy Henderson, both of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Eugene was predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Hazel Henderson, on December 24, 2025; his son, Mark Henderson; his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mike Mayo; and his brothers, Arthur and John Henderson.

To honor both Eugene and Hazel, family and friends may visit on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Burial for both Eugene and Hazel will take place at Rochester Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to Cornerstone VNA or Barrington Food Pantry, in Eugene's name for their compassionate care.

Cornerstone VNA, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester NH 03867

Barrington Food Pantry, 105 Ramsdell Lane, Barrington, NH 03825