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Paul D. Steer, Jr

Paul D. Steer, Jr

Jul 11, 2014

East Rochester - Paul D, Steer, Jr. 75, passed away Friday July 11, 2014 following a brief illness. Born September 3, 1938 in Danbury, Ct he was the son of the late Paul D. and Marie (Carvell) Steer, Sr. Mr. Steer served in the USMC. He later worked as a truck driver, after which he worked as a Crane Mechanic...

Edna Lorena Cyr

Edna Lorena Cyr

Jul 11, 2014

East Rochester - Edna C. "Lorena" Cyr, 50, of 11 Green Street died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, NH after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 20, 1964 in Masbate Masbate, Philippines. She was the daughter of the late Renado and Gloria (Castillo) Cantongjos. She has resided in E. Rochester since 1998 previously living in...

Peter J. Daley

Peter J. Daley

Jul 7, 2014

Farmington - Peter J. "Chief" Daley, 62, passed away Monday July 7, 2014 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover. Born September 7, 1951 in Nashua, NH he was the son of Peter and Phyllis (Shoklas) Daley. Pete served in the US Navy for 20 years. After retiring from the Navy he worked as a Materials Handler for Portsmouth...

Jacqueline Anctil

Jacqueline Anctil

Jul 5, 2014

Rochester- Jacqueline S."Jackie" Anctil, 85, passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, July 5th at her home with her loving family by her side. Jackie was born in Rochester on June 12th, 1929, daughter of Laurence and Ruth (Hoffman) Shaw. Jackie graduated from Spaulding High School class of 1947 and remained active on her class...

Robert Roland Davis

Robert Roland Davis

Jul 5, 2014

Acton, ME.- Robert (Bob) Roland Davis, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Acton, ME , surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 5th, 2014. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Bob is survived by his beautiful wife Irene, of 54 years and their Weimaraner, Jimbo. Bob was born on May 9, 1939 in Rochester, NH...

Grace Cicchetto

Grace Cicchetto

Jul 3, 2014

Rochester, NH- Grace Elizabeth (Lee) Cicchetto, 89, of 7 Wellsweep Circle died Thursday July 3, 2014 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH after a period of failing health. She was born Dec. 1, 1924 in Billerica, MA the daughter of the late Hiram C. and Lillie I. (Letteney) Lee. She has resided in this area since 1982...

John Dinella

John Dinella

Jul 1, 2014

Dr. John J. DiNella 61 of Rochester NH died peacefully Tuesday July 1st in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, the son of John Sr. and the late Evelyn (Passini) DiNella. He is survived by his wife Sharlene (Rucki) DiNella of 35 years, his daughter Oriana M. DiNella of NYC,...

Jason W. Danner

Jason W. Danner

Jun 30, 2014

Rochester, NH- Jason W. Danner, 30 of Chestnut Street died Monday June 30, 2014 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital from an accidental heroin overdose Jason was born in Rochester, NH on Oct. 25, 1983 the eldest son of Frank X. Danner, Jr. and Debbi L. Danner. He was a lifelong resident of Rochester and a graduate of Spaulding High School, Class...

Stephanie Leblanc

Stephanie Leblanc

Jun 30, 2014

Sanford, ME.- Stephanie LeBlanc, 40, of 61 Washington Street died June 30, 2014 at home. She was born Feb. 17, 1974 in Rochester NH the daughter of Stephen Fecteau and Marlene Miller Fecteau. Stephanie grew up in Barrington, NH and was a graduate of Dover High School. She worked many years at Goss International. She loved to joke around and...

Elizabeth Paquette

Elizabeth Paquette

Jun 25, 2014

Rochester NH- Elizabeth M. "Betty" Paquette, 88, of 4 Wellsweep Circle, died Wednesday June 25, 2014 at Colonial Hill Center and Rehabilitation in Rochester after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 20, 1925 in Rochester, NH the daughter of the late Ralph Herries and Arleen (Carpenter) MacRae. She was a lifelong resident of Rochester, having worked at Rochester Hardware...

Mary Weare

Mary Weare

Jun 24, 2014

Rochester NH- Mary Weare,91, died Tuesday June 24, 2014 at Riverside Rest Home in Dover She was born Nov. 1, 1922 on the Cranberry Meadow Road in Berwick, ME the daughter of the late Dana and Rose Grover. She has resided most of her life in Rochester including 24 years at Wyandotte Falls. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Joseph Bumgardner

Joseph Bumgardner

Jun 23, 2014

East Rochester, NH- Joseph E. Bumgardner, 64, of 109 Big Bear Road died Monday June 23, 2014 at his home after a long illness. He was born Nov. 20, 1949 in Altoona, PA., the son of the late Eugene and Roxie (Morningstar) Bumgardner. He was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, Class of 1967 then went on to serve...

Theresa St. Cyr

Theresa St. Cyr

Jun 21, 2014

Rochester, NH- Theresa Lynn "Terry" St. Cyr, 49, of 4 Haskell Avenue died Saturday June 21, 2014 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH after a battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 26, 1965 in East Providence, RI, she has resided in Rochester for the past 26 years. She worked as a home healthcare provider many years...

Kenneth P Olson

Kenneth P Olson

Jun 20, 2014

Kenneth P. Olson 53, a resident of Rochester, NH passed away at his home on June 20th 2014. Ken was born in Dover, NH on September 15, 1960 and grew up in Somersworth, NH son to Paul and Dorothy (Desautel) Olson. Ken was a painter and a builder in the area his entire life. As a young child he had...

Rogers Ward

Rogers Ward

Jun 20, 2014

ROCHESTER - Rogers A. Ward, 87, of Rochester passed away on Friday June 20, 2014 at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health. The son of the late John and Dorothy Ward, Rogers was born on August 4, 1926 in Pembroke Maine. After high school, Rogers enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during World...

Arnold Howard

Arnold Howard

Jun 17, 2014

Rochester, N.H. -Arnold W. Howard, 73, of 46 Strafford Rd died on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Hyder Hospice House in Dover N.H. Born on May 21, 1941 in Rochester, N.H. He was the son of the late Roger H. Howard and Natalie K. (Jenness) Howard. Arnold was a life-long resident of Rochester N.H. and a 1959 graduate of...

Ruth Talvio

Ruth Talvio

Jun 13, 2014

Rochester NH- Ruth Isabelle Talvio, 98, formerly of 162 First Crown Point Road died Friday June 13, 2014 at Dover Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Dover after a period of failing health. She was born Jan. 22, 1916 in Revere, MA., she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Gladys I. (Nuell) Schonback. Ruth has resided in...

Shirley Marie Breton

Shirley Marie Breton

Jun 8, 2014

Rochester - Shirley Marie Breton (Case), 78, passed from this world peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2014 at her daughters home in Rochester, NH at 10:20AM, with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Henry A. Girard and Dorothy Allen Girard, Shirley was born on March 9, 1936 in Haverhill, MA. Shirley is predeceased by her Sister Marjorie Harritos...

Charles W Hussey

Charles W Hussey

Jun 8, 2014

Rochester NH- Charles W. Hussey, 88, of Rochester passed away peacefully at home on Hussey Hill on Sunday June 8, 2014. He was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (Gilbert) Hussey. A lifelong resident of Rochester, he touched many lives. He served honorably in WWII in the 11th Airborne and received the Purple Heart while stationed in the...

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams

Jun 7, 2014

Strafford, NH- Elizabeth (Detrick) "Betti" Williams , 86, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Pleasant View Center in Concord, NH. She was born on Long Beach Island, NY on May 26, 1928. She grew up in Jersey City, NJ and graduated from Skidmore College, majoring in art education. She married Don Williams lasting 65 happy years. Betti had her own...

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