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Shirley Zalenski
Mar 2, 2014
Alton, NH - Shirley Zalenski, 83, passed away Sunday March 2, 2014 at her daughter's home in Acton, ME following a period of failing health. Born February 23, 1931 in Rochester, NH she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dora (Lamper) Hooper. Mrs. Zalenski worked for many years as a Corrections Officer at the state prison in Concord....
Louis T Haggenmiller
Feb 27, 2014
Rochester, NH- Louis T. Haggenmiller, 79, of 40 Chestnut Street died peacefully after a period of failing health. He was born May 31, 1934 in Seneca Lake, NY, the son of the late Antoinette Eisenreich. Lou has resided in the area most of his life and was owner and operator of The Round Robin and White Mountain Memorials in Somersworth...
Emily Sederquist
Feb 26, 2014
Dover - Sederquist, Emily Ann, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Riverside Rest Home, 276 County Farm Rd, Dover, Mew Hampshire, where she had been a resident since 1995. Originally from Lynn, Massachusetts, Emily was born on March 26, 1933, the 2nd daughter of Howard Augustus Sederquist and Edna Louise Booth. Emily was...
Vivian Dumais
Feb 25, 2014
Strafford, NH- Vivian R. Dumais, 57, of 357 Barn Door Gap Road died Tuesday Feb. 25, 2014 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a period of failing health. She was born Aug. 19, 1956 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Mark McGrath of Greensboro, VT and the late Harriett (Ambury) McGrath. Vivian has resided in Strafford for the past...
Gerald Cullen
Feb 23, 2014
Gerald Barry "Gerry" Cullen Rochester - Gerald "Gerry" Barry Cullen, died on Sunday February 23, 2014 at Frisbee Memorial Hospital. Gerry, longtime partner of Debra Forbes of Rochester was raised in Danvers Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (Hartnett) Cullen. He was a graduate of St John's Prep and attended Salem State University. He enjoyed...
Madison C. Weeks
Feb 19, 2014
Strafford - Madison Charlotte Weeks, 7, passed away Wednesday February 19, 2014 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Born June 23, 2006 in Portsmouth, NH she was the daughter of Robert and Lori (Godin) Weeks. She attended second grade at Strafford Elementary School. Madison will always be remembered as a smart, beautiful, and kind person whose big brown eyes...
Colleen Gordon
Feb 18, 2014
ROCHESTER - Colleen Gordon, 82, passed away on February 18, 2014 at the Dover Rehab Center. The daughter of the late Robert and Florence Fenstermaker, Colleen was born on August 16, 1931 in Massachusetts, but spent her life as resident of New Hampshire. Colleen worked as a nurses aid for the Homemakers, and in her free time she enjoyed reading...
Roland Edgerly
Feb 4, 2014
Rochester - Roland "Edge" Edgerly, 78, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2014 at his home, following a period of failing health. Born August 15, 1935 in Sanford, ME he was the son of the late Carroll and Laura (Levesque) Edgerly. Roland served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1960 as a refrigeration mechanic and also served in the US...
Wilfred Elwell
Feb 1, 2014
Rochester - Wilfred A. Elwell, 86, of Rochester, passed away on February 1, 2014 at Colonial Hill of Rochester. A life long resident of Rochester, Wilfred was born on July 10, 1927 to the late George and Katie Elwell. Wilfred was a member of the American Legion Post 7, and enjoyed bowling, playing pool, golf, and fishing. Wilfred is predeceased...
Kathryn Arthur
Jan 28, 2014
East Rochester, NH- Kathryn (Baker) Arthur, 67, of 6 Magic Avenue died Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014 in Rochester after a sudden illness. She was born July 24, 1946 in Laramie, WY. the daughter of the late Albert Clifford and Marion Louise (Stewart) Baker. She has resided in East Rochester for the past 10 years previously living in Plattsburg, NY. She...
Leo E Winkley
Jan 20, 2014
Rochester - Leo E. Winkley, 77, passed away Monday January 20, 2014 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health. Born September 7, 1936 in Rochester, NH, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Cook) Winkley. Leo was proud of his time served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, with the...
Sarah Warren
Jan 18, 2014
ROCHESTER - Sarah Warren, 25, of Rochester, passed away on January 18, 2014 at Boston Children's Hospital. The daughter of Mark and Susan Warren, Sarah was born in Rochester, NH on June 15, 1988. Sarah loved flowers, socializing with friends, the color pink, and watching movies. Sarah is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Rita Tarbox; and her paternal grandfather, Deane...
Joseph Phillip Carroll, Jr.
Jan 17, 2014
Rochester, NH- Joseph Phillip Carroll, Jr., 68, of Rochester NH passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH after a long period of failing health. Born Oct. 21, 1945 in Sanford, ME, he the son of the late Joseph Carroll, Sr. and Margaret (Remick) Carroll. He was raised and resided there for many...
Helena Mullin
Jan 17, 2014
ROCHESTER - Helena Mullin, 96, of Rochester passed away on January 17, 2014 at the Hyder Hospice Home in Dover, NH. The daughter of the late Adolph and Petronella (Belt) Kukler, Helena was born on November 24, 1917 in Leiden Holland. Helena worked as a Nurse for the McFadden Manor in Malden, MA for many years. Helena loved to travel,...
Eric J Gale
Jan 11, 2014
Strafford, NH - Eric J. Gale, 81, passed away Saturday January 11, 2014 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 1, 1932 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia he was the son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Hodder) Gale. Mr. Gale had served in the Canadian Navy during the Korean War. He later worked as an...
Diane M Carpenter
Jan 7, 2014
Rochester - Diane Margaret Carpenter, 45, of Rochester, passed away on January 7, 2014 in her home. Born on April 5, 1968 to Donald Carpenter Sr. and the late Joyce Carpenter, Diane resided in Rochester her entire life. Diane worked as an Adjudicator for the National Passport Center. When she was not working, she enjoyed travelling - especially to the...
Thomas E Dubois Jr
Dec 26, 2013
Rochester NH-Thomas E. Dubois JR,86, formerly of Tonka St in Rochester NH died December 26, 2013 at the Rochester Manor after a long illness. Born May 8, 1927 in Rochester NH he is the son of the late Thomas Sr and Frances (Shepard) Dubois. Mr. Dubois has lived in Rochester for the past 13 years after moving from Somersworth where...
Thelma White
Dec 21, 2013
Rochester - Thelma White, 92, passed away Saturday December 21, 2013 following a period of failing health. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Robert O. White. Born July 7, 1921 in Alton, NH she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maude (Horne) Grenier. Thelma was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of the Order...
Robert Hess
Dec 19, 2013
Rochester NH- Robert Hess, 93, formerly of Madison Ave. in Rochester, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the St. Ann's Home in Dover. Mr. Hess lived in Rochester for 29 years after moving from Bethlehem, PA. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry and Martha Hess. He graduated from Irvington (NY) High School and New...
Deane F Warren
Dec 16, 2013
Rochester, NH- Deane F. Warren, 78, of 3 Florence Drive died Monday Dec. 16, 2013 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH in the presence of his family after a period of failing health. He was born Feb. 23, 1935 in Groveton, NH the son of the late Leon and Gladys (Christy) Warren. Deane was a graduate of...
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