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Michael R. Gilfert

Michael R. Gilfert

Jul 1, 2016

Rochester - Michael R. Gilfert, 30, was taken from us too soon on July 1, 2016.   Born April 29, 1986 in Rochester, NH. He is the son of Michael F. Gilfert, and Darlene (Brierley) McKenney.   He worked as a landscaper and general laborer.   Michael enjoyed fishing, hiking, basketball, Nascar with his brother, campfires, spending time with his...

Anna Fazekas

Anna Fazekas

Jun 30, 2016

Rochester - Anna Fazekas, AKA "The Carwash Lady"   From 1969 through the early 1990's, Nani as she was affectionately called, more than likely washed your car or truck. She was the spitfire who worked at the family owned and operated Fazekas Carwash in Rochester.   If her genuine smile and friendly greeting didn't win you over, then perhaps her...

Joseph Gray

Joseph Gray

Jun 24, 2016

Rochester, NH-Joseph T. Gray, 85, of 60 Monadnock Drive died Friday June 24, 2016 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born Sept. 22, 1930 in Pittsfield, MA the son of the late Joseph and Adria (Brown) Gray. He graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1948 then went on to graduate UNH, Class of 1952 then...

Robert Ladd, Jr

Robert Ladd, Jr

Jun 24, 2016

Rochester, NH- Robert B. Ladd, Jr., 76, of 12 Easter Lane died Friday June 24, 2016 at his home after a period of failing health. He was born June 19, 1940 in St. Johnsbury, VT the son of the late Robert B. and Marie Ladd. He has resided in Rochester since 1997 previously living in Florida. Bob worked for the...

Lauretta Tilton

Lauretta Tilton

Jun 20, 2016

Milton, NH - Lauretta Jean Tilton, 77, passed away Monday June 20, 2016 at her home following a period of failing health.   Born August 28, 1938 in Wesleyville, Newfoundland, Canada she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie (Dyke) Bishop.   Growing up on Islands off the coast of Newfoundland, the daughter of a Seaman, she loved...

Lincoln M Hanscom, Sr

Lincoln M Hanscom, Sr

Jun 20, 2016

Somersworth - Lincoln M. Hanscom, Sr. 91, passed away Monday June 20, 2016 at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health.   Born June 22, 1924 in Portsmouth, NH he was the son of the late Lincoln W. and Adelaide (Wilson) Hanscom.   Mr. Hanscom served in the US Army during WWII. During his service he was held...

Larry Alan Schmidt

Larry Alan Schmidt

Jun 16, 2016

Rochester NH - Larry Alan Schmidt, 68, of 28 Hemlock St died Thursday June 16, 2016 at his home after a brief illness.   Born September 26, 1947 in Wichita KS, he is the son of the late Colonel Earl M. Schmidt (USAF ret.) and the late Lois (Rose) Gray. His daughter, Jennifer, preceded him in death.   Larry, a...

David Phillips

David Phillips

Jun 12, 2016

Rochester, NH - David Phillips, age 58, of Rochester, died Sunday June 12, 2016 at home with his family by his side after a long illness.     He was born Sept. 16, 1957 in Rochester, the son  of the late Herman and Margaret (McIntyre) Phillips. He grew up in Lebanon, ME and served in the U. S. Army. David worked...

Todd Ryan Desrochers

Todd Ryan Desrochers

Jun 10, 2016

South Berwick, ME - Todd Ryan Desrochers, 27, died unexpectedly Friday June 10, 2016.   Todd was born on September 18, 1988 in Dover, NH, the devoted son of Paul (Mike) Desrochers and Cheryl Stevens.   He attended Barrington and Dover school systems, and was enrolled in the Kennebunk School for Lifelong Learning. He had been emplyed as the Assistant...

Robert H Grenier

Robert H Grenier

Jun 8, 2016

Lebanon, ME - Robert H Grenier, 88, passed away on the 8th of June 2016 surrounded by his loving family.   Born July 22, 1927, in Rochester, the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Dubois) Grenier.   Robert served in the US Navy during WWII. He spent his life in Rochester, NH and Lebanon, ME. He worked in the...

Florence Bickford

Florence Bickford

Jun 7, 2016

Strafford, NH- Florence Germaine Bickford, 85, of 103 Cross Road died Tuesday June 7, 2016 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born Jan. 21, 1931 in Rochester, the daughter of the late William and Irene (Cormier) Delaurier. Florence was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She worked in many local stores, shoe factories and restaurants....

William A. Bernard

William A. Bernard

Jun 5, 2016

Rochester NH - William A. Bernard, 63, of Rochester, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 5, 2016, after a period of failing health. Born on September 16, 1952 in Beverly, MA, William was the son of the late Frank W. Sr. and Dorothy (Trask) Bernard. William was a 1971 graduate of Claude H. Patten Vocational High School in...

Jeremy Raymond

Jeremy Raymond

Jun 3, 2016

Rochester, NH- Jeremy Raymond, Sr., 44 , of 299 Walnut Street diedFriday June 3, 2016 at his home after a brief illness.   He was born July 3, 1971 in Claremont, NH the son of Alan and the late Vicki (Anderson) Raymond.   He worked in landscaping for Elf's. Jeremy was a lover of climbing trees and helping people.   Members of his...

Jill Mercier

Jill Mercier

May 31, 2016

Rochester - Jill Mercier, 58, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2016 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital following a period of failing health.   Born October 12, 1957 in Portland, ME she was the daughter of John Turner and Sally (Maynard) Payne.   Jill was a homemaker. She was a very religious person, and enjoyed crafts.   Members of her family include her husband of...

Marilyn Livingston

Marilyn Livingston

May 29, 2016

Milton - Marilyn (Goodrich) Livingston, 71, passed away Sunday May 29, 2016 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health.   Born February 18, 1945 in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late James F. and Evelyn (Buchanan) Goodrich.   Before moving back to NH in 1999, Marilyn resided in California where she was the manager...

Albert Leprohon

Albert Leprohon

May 14, 2016

Rochester, NH- Albert "Al" Ernest LeProhon, 78, of 27 Waldron Avenue died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at home after a brief illness with his family by his side. He was born July 23, 1937 in Biddeford, ME, the son of the late Cora (Albert) and Ernest LeProhon. Albert has resided in Rochester since 1978 after retiring from the US Air...

Tyler David Houghton

Tyler David Houghton

May 13, 2016

Alton- Tyler David Houghton, 25, of Alton died Friday May 13, 2016 as a result of a tragic accident in Alton, NH.   Tyler was born June 30, 1990 in Laconia, NH the son of David and Chantal Houghton. He has resided there all of his life and was a graduate of Prospect Mountain High School, Class of 2008. He...

Julie R Thorne

Julie R Thorne

May 11, 2016

Strafford, NH- Julie Rolande (Sanfacon) Thorne died at home with her husband Jeff by her side in the early morning of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, after a 7-year battle with cancer. She was born June 28, 1955 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Walter and Rolande (Ferland) Sanfacon. Julie was raised in Rochester and graduated from Spaulding High School...

Robert P. Grovenstein

Robert P. Grovenstein

May 9, 2016

Rochester - Robert P. Grovenstein, 95, passed away Monday May 9, 2016 at the Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center following a period of failing health.   Born March 18, 1921 in Sanford, FL he was the son of the late Robert M. and Esther (Purdon) Grovenstein.   Mr. Grovenstein served in the US Navy during WWII. He later worked for...

George Wooding, Jr

George Wooding, Jr

May 8, 2016

Rochester - George Wooding, Jr. 67, passed away Sunday May 8, 2016 at his home following a period of failing health.   Born February 17, 1949 in Welch, WV son of the late George and Ernestine (Gregory) Wooding, Sr.   Mr. Wooding was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the US Army. During his service he was awarded the Purple...

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