David R. Lambert
Apr 9, 2025
Dover - David R. Lambert, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at The Residence at Silver Square Assisted Living Facility in Dover, NH, after a period of declining health. David was born on May 13th, 1945, in Rochester, NH, to the late Alphonse W. Lambert and Marguerite (Vachon) Lambert. A proud veteran, David honorably served his country...
Lucille Edna Woodward
Apr 9, 2025
Lucielle Edna Woodward, 97, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Born on February 21st, 1928, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Lucielle was the beloved daughter of Daniel Derocher and Blanche (Duke) Derocher. Lucielle was a member of the VNA and sacred hearts Lady’s Guild for many years. She was the widow of Fredrick Woodward and predeceased by...
Verna Cox
Apr 9, 2025
Verna Cox, 97, died 4/9/2025 at her home following a period of declining health. She was born in Sandown, NH Oct. 18, 1927, the daughter of Maurice and Thirza (Bruce) Hathaway. She had been employed as a floral designer with Parker’s Greenhouse and Florist and later Buds and Blooms. She was a former member of the Rebekahs, she enjoyed time...
Paul W. Gowen
Apr 9, 2025
Rochester - Paul W. Gowen, born on May 13, 1937, in Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of the late George and Rachel (Houle) Gowen. At the age of 17, Paul began his lifelong commitment to public service by joining the U.S. Army, where he served as a Military Police officer for nine...
Betty Ann Santucci
Apr 9, 2025
Betty Ann (Morrison) Santucci, 86, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on April 9 after a long period of failing health. Born on July 8, 1938, she was the daughter of Harry F. and Melinda G. (Picard) Morrison. She was raised in Rochester, attended Holy Rosary School, graduating in 1956, and lived the majority of her life there. Betty...
Donald Gargano
Apr 6, 2025
Donald Gargano, 66, passed away on Sunday, April 6 2025, at Portsmouth Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Donald was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on September 30 1958 to the late Gene P Gargano and Dorothy (Pryde) Gargano. Donald attended Bullard Havens High School and graduated in 1976. Donald moved to NH In 1980 and made the seacoast area...
Alan P. Normand
Apr 6, 2025
Alan P. Normand, 52, passed away sooner than expected at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, with his parents by his side, on April 6, 2025. He was born in Rochester on December 19, 1972, the son of Paul Normand and Linda Hussey. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1991. His father owned Norm’s Auto Body, and he taught Alan at a...
Dennis W. Perry
Apr 1, 2025
Rochester – Dennis W. “Buckwheat” Perry, 77, passed away Tuesday April 1, 2025, peacefully at his home. Born September 15, 1947, in York, ME, he was the son of the late Harry and Amanda (LaJoie) Perry. Dennis attended St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School, class of 1965. He went on to study at the University of...
Carla Jane Knight
Mar 31, 2025
Rochester- Carla Jane Knight, 85, of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31st, 2025, in Rochester, NH, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 29th, 1939, in Rochester, NH, Carla was the daughter of the late Carlton Gosselin and Viola (Chase) Williams. Carla dedicated her life to caring for others as a compassionate nurse’s aide...
Maynard Thomas
Mar 29, 2025
Rochester, NH- Maynard “Gene” Thomas (aka Grampy), was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 29th, five weeks shy of his 87th birthday. Born on May 5, 1938, in Zaleski, Ohio, Gene was the son of the late Maynard and Virgene (Saylor) Thomas. He was born at home, and word is that his dad had to borrow ...
Mary E. Hurley
Mar 28, 2025
Mary E. (Berry) Hurley, 88, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 28, 2025, at The Warner Community Hospice of Fernandina Beach, FL. Her family surrounded her with love, having the opportunity to say their goodbyes, and cherishing their final moments with her. Born in Dover, NH, on February 2, 1937, Mary was the daughter of...
Dennis G. Downs
Mar 26, 2025
Rochester- Dennis G. Downs, 67, passed away on Thursday, March 26th, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of declining health. Dennis was born March 12th, 1958, in Rochester, NH, to the late Bernard Downs and Marion (Foster) Stewart. Dennis is survived by Katrina McGarry, who was like a daughter to him; and his four siblings, Irene Gagnon; Sharon...
Fae Eileen Robinson
Mar 25, 2025
Fae Eileen (Robinson) Frost, 64, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born in Franklin, NH, on May 5, 1960. Fae was the daughter of the late Myrtland Glover Robinson and Roberta (Sunderland) Robinson. She grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of New England and carried with her a deep appreciation for community and...
Leroy F Tripp
Mar 25, 2025
Leroy F. Tripp Sr., 79 died (Tues. March 25, 2025 in Rochester following a period of declining health. He was born June 16, 1945 in Rochester the son of Pearly and Pauline (Down) Tripp. He had been employed at Lydall. He is survived by wife Sharon (Hayes) Tripp, sons Jay Tripp, Tim Tripp, Leroy Tripp Jr. David Tripp and Al...
Richard T. Larcome
Mar 23, 2025
Richard T. Larcome, 87, of Rochester, N.H, formally of Peabody, MA. passed away Sunday, March 23 following a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Filaccio) Larcome, with whom he spent 58 years of marriage. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lucy (Lanzo) Larcome. Richard graduated from MIT with...
Jake Anders Martel
Mar 23, 2025
Charlottesville, VA – Jake Anders Martel, 25, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born July 20, 1999, in York, Maine. He is the son of Karen Davis Martel and Jeff Martel. Members of his family include his mother Karen Davis Martel of Lebanon, ME; his father and stepmother Jeff and Paula Martel of Strafford, NH; his siblings Sam C....
Peter A. Cronshaw
Mar 22, 2025
Rochester NH - Peter A. Cronshaw, 82, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2025. The second of five children, Peter was born September 8, 1942 to Thomas and Laura (Stackpole) Cronshaw, in Exeter NH. He attended Exeter High School, graduating in 1960. After serving in the US Army, Peter attended...
Ann D. Stearns
Mar 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ann Dorothea Stearns (Josephson), a deeply beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Ann passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by the enduring love of those closest to her. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 16, 1934, Ann was the only child...
Brett Chansky
Mar 18, 2025
Somersworth – Brett A. Chansky, 54, passed away Tuesday March 18, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Born February 3, 1971, in Beverly, MA he was the son of Bruce L. Chansky and the late Diane (Mattson) Moeller. Brett had worked as a material specialist for Galvion. He was an avid billiards player, patriots fan and...
Theodore R. Ackman
Mar 17, 2025
Theodore R. Ackman (a.k.a. Ted) was 89 years old when he died peacefully at home in Dover, NH on Monday, March 17, 2025, following a period of declining health. He was born in Cheyenne, WY September 1935 to Viola Bates. He and his two younger sisters, Hazel and LoRee were raised by their mom and dad (his stepdad - Joseph...
