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Madison C. Weeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dominick Biancavilla

Dominick Biancavilla

Dec 5, 2013

Rochester NH- Dominick Biancavilla, 86, of Rochester passed away peacefully Thursday Dec. 5, 2013 at home after a period of failing health. He was born in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Vincenzo and Rosa (Renda) Biancavilla. He was a U.S. Navy diver during WWII and the Korean War. He worked for the B & M Railroad for 30...

Rosemary G Anderson

Rosemary G Anderson

Nov 24, 2013

Rochester ,NH- Rosemary G. Anderson, 90, of 2 Sweetbriar Lane Died Sunday Nov. 24, 2013 at her home after a long illness. She was born June 11, 1923 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Merle) Greeley. Mrs. Anderson has resided in Rochester since 1964 previously living in Franklin Park, Illinois. She worked as a bookkeeper...

Douglas Alan Stevens

Douglas Alan Stevens

Nov 23, 2013

Rochester NH- Douglas Alan Stevens, 67, formerly of Rochester died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Concord Hospital in Concord, NH after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 23, 1946 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late George and Irene "Betty" Stevens. He was a graduate of Spaulding High School and has resided in Rochester most of his...

George Colwell

George Colwell

Nov 23, 2013

George Colwell, 75, of Rollinsford NH and Zephyrhills FL passed away November 23rd at the Wentworth Douglas Hospital . He was born on March 7, 1938. He was the son of the late Kenneth SR and Rena (Caswell) Colwell. He served in the United States Navy, A member of the Humane Lodge #21 F & AM of Rochester as well...

David L Cormier

David L Cormier

Nov 19, 2013

David L. Cormier, Sr., 74, of Rochester, NH, passed away at Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH on November 19, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with heart disease. He was born on June 17, 1939 in Rochester, NH to Leon E. and Pauline (Hull) Cormier. He proudly served in the USMC during the Vietnam War. Dave was a...

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