Richard A. Young
Feb 24, 2025
Strafford – Richard A. Young, 96, passed away February 24, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a brief illness.
Richard was born on July 19, 1928, in Peabody, MA, he was the son of the late Charles and Sarah (Dyke) Young.
In 1951, Richard married his best friend, Eileen M. Broehl, that he met while they were attending Oregon State (College) University.
Richard...
Helen A. Gray
Mar 5, 2026
Rochester – Helen A. Gray, 81, passed away with her family by her side, Thursday March 5, 2026, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health.
Born June 1, 1944, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Arlene (Berry) Gray. Helen grew up both in New Hampshire and Maine, but Rochester is where she always...
Robert D. Cook
Mar 3, 2026
Rochester – Robert D. Cook, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born October 18, 1941, in Brentwood, NH, he was the son of John and Louise (Dionizo) Cook, Sr.
Bob worked at Simplex for over 40 years and owned and operated Cook’s Overhead Doors throughout his career. He was a former call firefighter in...
Allan Lee Weymouth
Feb 28, 2026
Allan Lee Weymouth, 65 years old, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Allan was born on December 5th, 1961, to John Weymouth and Nellie (Perkins) Weymouth. He was always talking about what great parents he had. He was very proud and joyous when he shared stories of his childhood. He loved how close...
Emerson "Buzz" H Bennett Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Emerson H “Buzz” Bennett, Jr. made his final journey rejoining his family after passing away at his home in Rochester, NH.
Buzz was well known and had many friends throughout the Tri-City area. He was an entrepreneur having owned and operated numerous businesses notably Two Hearts Bridal Shop, Two Bee’s Consignment Shop, a curiosity shop as...
Jillian Shillaber
Feb 19, 2026
Jillian Shillaber, 44, passed away Thursday February 19, 2026, at her home following a two-year battle with a rare form of brain cancer.
Born September 7, 1981, she was the daughter of Steven Luongo and Lois Flood.
Jillian was a woman of deep faith who loved God and her family. After her relationship with Jesus, her husband and children were her world,...
Wayne Scott Bourque
Feb 17, 2026
Wayne Scott Bourque, 68, passed away peacefully at home on February 17th, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with his beloved wife, Margaret, by his side.
Wayne was born on March 12th, 1957, in Dover, New Hampshire, to John and Anita Bourque. He is survived by his brothers, Paul, Chris, and Brian, and was predeceased by his siblings...
Susan Marie Boardman
Feb 15, 2026
Susan Marie Boardman
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His faithful servants.” – Psalm 116:15
Susan Marie Boardman, 67, a faithful servant of Jesus, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2026. After courageously battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Sue finished her race with remarkable bravery, unwavering faith, and radiant joy. Even...
Frank Nelson
Feb 12, 2026
Frank Nelson passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Frank was born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, to Charles Lucien Nelson and Zelda (Ainsworth) Nelson. As a teenager, he moved with his family to New Hampshire, where he later made his home in Rochester.
Frank had a deep love for his wife and family. He especially enjoyed...
Douglas Donald Hume
Feb 11, 2026
Douglas Hume, 68, passed away peacefully at home in Strafford, NH with his family by his side on February 11, 2026. Doug was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher, coach, and bass fisherman.
He was born to John (Jack) and Norma Hume of Malden, MA where he went to school and excelled in hockey. He attended the University of Massachusetts...
Terry Dwyer
Feb 10, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, and grandmother Terry Dwyer, on February 10 at the age of 66.
Terry was the kind of person who could light up any room she entered. Truly the life of the party, she had a gift for bringing people together—whether through...
Henry Ralph Columbare, Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Henry Ralph Columbare Jr., 77, of Strafford, NH, passed away on the morning of February 7.
Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wendy Columbare (Lacroix); his son, Henry R. Columbare III; his daughter, Kerri L. Columbare-Fitzpatrick; his son-in-law, James Fitzpatrick; and his three granddaughters, Mackenzie, Dylan, and Raegan. He was predeceased by his father, Henry Sr., and his...
Joy E. Thomas
Feb 5, 2026
Rochester, NH- Joy E. Thomas, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 5th, two weeks after her 85th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband, Maynard “Gene” Thomas, of over 65 years.
Born on January 26, 1941, in Athens, Ohio, Joy was the daughter of the late Solomon and Edna (Russell) Goff and younger sister of Janet (Goff)...
Richard Albert Fisher
Feb 4, 2026
Richard Albert Fisher, 69 years old of Rochester, NH, passed away on February 04, 2026, at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital.
Richard was born in Stoneham, Mass on February 27, 1956. He is the son of Albert and Irene (Barbato) Fisher.
Richard graduated from Exeter High School and went onto serve in the US Army. Later he became a truck driver and was also...
Eugene Henderson
Feb 4, 2026
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...
Ernest J. April, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Ernest (Ernie) J. April, Jr., passed away on February 3, 2026, in hospice care in Wilmington, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. Born on April 14, 1940, in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Ernie was the son of Ernest J. April, Sr. and Marion April, who predeceased him, and spent his childhood and early teens in the Beverly and Lynn, MA communities. Ernie...
Ruth M Boulard
Feb 1, 2026
Ruth M. Boulard, 74, died Sunday Feb. 1, 2026 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover following a period of declining health.
She was born in Portland Me Nov. 6, 1951 the daughter of Wilfred and May (Fournier) Ferrante.
She had been employed as a Cosmetologists and nail tech. She loved to paint pets for her family and friends; she was a great artist...
Karin G. Coe
Jan 31, 2026
It is with a heavy heart we announce that Karin G Coe 65, of 33 Chamberlin St Rochester NH passed on, on January 31, 2026 in Portsmouth hospital after a brief illness.
Karin was born May 20, 1960 in Bar Harbor Maine. Karin grew up in Rochester NH, graduating from Spaulding High School.
In January 1989, Karin started work in accounting at...
Karyn Ann Cleary
Jan 31, 2026
Karyn A. Cleary, 69, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1956, in Mount Vernon, New York, to the late Maureen and Arthur Cleary.
Karyn grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated from White Plains High School in 1974. She went on to attend the University of Richmond in...
Marilyn Fredricka Roderick
Jan 29, 2026
Marilyn Roderick, 94 years old, of Strafford, NH passed away on January 29, 2026 at her home after a long and well lived life. She was born April 13, 1931 in Queens, NY to the late Mario and Eleanor Simboli. Marilyn spent her earlier years in the NYC area working in the city for Chemical Bank, to later be known...
