Frances B. Cannon
Sep 26, 2024
Rochester – Frances B. Cannon, 91, passed away Thursday September 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 14, 1933, in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Allen) Barrett. Fran worked for many years as an executive secretary for BayBank in Everett, MA. Upon retirement, she settled into the tranquility of...
Pamela Arico
Sep 26, 2024
Pamela Arico died Monday September 23, 2024 after a period of declining heath. She was born 10/8/55 in Denver Colorado, the daughter of Phyllis and John (Ferrigan) Freeman. Pam was employed as a veterinary technician at the animal medical center is Portsmouth. Her love for animals was boundless. She especially loved her dogs and her cat Maddie. She is survived...
Steven P. Colbroth Sr.
Sep 26, 2024
Rochester- Steven P. Colbroth Sr. passed away Friday September 26, 2024, at his home in Rochester following a brief illness. Steve was born on May 30, 1947, in Rochester, NH. Steve served in the in the Vietnam War with the US Army, and later worked as a Shipwright for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 40+ years and was presently retired. His...
Sheila Ann Elliott
Sep 23, 2024
DOVER, NH– Sheila Ann Elliott, 70, passed away Monday September 23, 2024, at the Epsom Healthcare Center following a period of failing health. Born May 17, 1954, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of SGM. Paul Murray Elliott, Sr. and Cora Ann (Smothers) Elliott. Sheila worked in graphic design for many years, and also studied library sciences. Sheila loved...
Dorothy Beatrice Radwan
Sep 22, 2024
Dorothy (Welch) Radwan, 94, of Dover, NH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Most recently she was a resident at Langdon Place in Dover. Born on September 4, 1930, in Dover, she was the oldest child of Frank and Beatrice (Boulanger) Welch. She spent most of her life in the NH seacoast area. She was a proud graduate...
Daniel F. Chandler
Sep 19, 2024
Rochester – Daniel F. Chandler, 74, passed away Thursday September 19, 2024, at his home. After a lifetime of enjoying sports like softball, running, and golf, Dan’s health declined in recent years. Born May 28, 1950, in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of the late Leon “Chick” and Kathryn “Kay” (Cragin) Chandler. He graduated from Haverhill High School in...
James Hoyt
Sep 16, 2024
Rochester- James “Jim” H. Hoyt 62, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his three children, following a period of failing health. He was born November 21, 1961, in Kittery, Maine. Jim was the son of David P. Hoyt and Mary (Vazques) Hoyt. He worked as an Estimator for Palmer & Sicard for many years....
James Vatistas
Sep 12, 2024
James (Jimmy) Vatistas, age 67, unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2024, after a brief illness while surrounded by his loving family at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pamela Vatistas; Jimmy will be dearly loved and sorely missed by Pamela. James was born in Portsmouth, NH on May 18, 1957...
Robert Sexton
Sep 12, 2024
Rochester – Robert “Bob” Sexton, 70, passed away Thursday September 12, 2024, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Born March 6, 1954, in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry and Elsie (McDaniel) Sexton. Bob had worked in various industries throughout his life including truck driving, mechanical work, plumbing and operating heavy equipment. He had a passion for driving...
Kenneth Maciver
Sep 11, 2024
Kenneth N. MacIver, 90, died Wed. Sept. 11, 2024 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital After a period of declining health. He was born in Rochester Jan. 12, 1934 the son of Angus and Marjorie (Guy) MacIver. He was known for his charming personality and always making someone else smile. He was proud of his age and once said if you went...
James C. Mcbride
Sep 11, 2024
Rochester – James C. McBride, 90, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2024, at the Dover Rehabilitation Center in Dover, following a period of failing health. Born July 8, 1934, in Wolfeboro, NH, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (McHugh) McBride. Mr. McBride served in the US Marine Corps, and later worked for thirty-four years for General...
Barbara Jennings
Sep 10, 2024
Barbara “Barb” Jo-Ann (Mateza) Jennings was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully at home in Rochester, NH on September 10, 2024, at the age of 82, after a long period of failing health. Barb was born in Boston, MA and lived there as well as Hingham and Weymouth, MA throughout her childhood. She trained...
Edwin C. Goodwin
Sep 6, 2024
Rochester - Edwin C. Goodwin, 84, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health. Born May 12, 1940, in Reading, MA, he was the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Howard) Goodwin. Ed served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Waste Management...
Shirley A. Clark
Sep 4, 2024
Shirley A. Clark, 84, of Milton, NH, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with declining health. Born on May 8, 1940, in Waitsfield, VT, she was the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy (Harvey) James. Shirley was a dedicated nurse at Linden Lodge in Brattleboro, VT, where she cared deeply for those...
Stanley "Ray" Atkinson
Sep 3, 2024
Rochester - Stanley "Ray" Atkinson, 76, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. Born April 9, 1948, in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Stanley M. and Doris (Lawson) Atkinson. Ray had worked in quality control at Westinghouse for 43 years. From his teenage years till his last day, he loved...
Geraldine Ann Crosby
Sep 3, 2024
Geraldine Ann (Malley) Crosby passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH, after a short period of declining health. Born on November 26th, 1953, in South Liverpool, UK, she was the youngest daughter of Martin and Kathleen (Ginnelly) Malley. Geraldine enjoyed an idyllic childhood in post-war England. Her first job was as a...
Howard K. Neal Jr.
Aug 31, 2024
Howard K Neal Jr passed away on August 20,2024 due to complications of Covid-19.Howard was born to Bernice (Derwin) and Howard K Neal Sr. On August 31, 1946 in Sanford, ME.Howard grew up on the family farm in Lebanon, ME.He graduated from Sanford High School and the University of ME at Orono. He did his post graduate work while living...
Roxanna Merrill
Aug 26, 2024
Roxanne Merrill, 82, daughter of Raymond and Frances Brazeau of Rochester NH, passed peacefully at her home next to her husband of 64 years, Brenton Merrill. Roxanna is survived by her siblings Anna Tarmey and Roy Brazeau and her four children Clayton Merrill and his wife, Kathleen of New Durham; Kathy Fall of Lebanon, Maine; Janet Merrill of Wolfeboro ;...
Rose Marie Rogers
Aug 25, 2024
Rose Marie Rogers formerly of Rochester, NH passed away in the presence of her family on August 25, 2024 in Quincy, MA. Rose Marie was born in Wolfeboro, NH to Samual and Irene Jones. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roland Rogers and brother James Jones of Concord, NH. Rose Marie was a graduate of the University...
Lewis L. Young
Aug 23, 2024
Rochester, NH - Lewis L. (Louie) Young, a lifelong resident of Rochester passed away on August 23, 2024, with family by his side at Pinnacle of North Berwick at the age of 94. Born in Rochester, NH on January 22, 1930, to Ashbel and Ina (Stahl)Young. He was a proud father of four children: Michael, Marcia, Keith and Barbara Young...
