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Joseph M. Vachon Iii

Joseph M. Vachon Iii

Jul 18, 2024

Joseph M. Vachon III, 32, of Lebanon, Me. passed away Thursday July 18, 2024, from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Born January 31, 1992, in Dover, NH, the son of Joseph M. "Marty" Vachon, Jr., and the late Joan (Benham) Vachon. Joey was a graduate of Noble High School. He loved anything with an engine. He also loved to...

Rhonda Lee Lavalley

Rhonda Lee Lavalley

Jul 14, 2024

Rochester - On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Rhonda Lee LaValley (Trombley), 61, tragically succumbed to serious injuries resulting from a fall in her home. Rhonda was born in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of the late Richard Trombley Sr. of Ogdensburg, NY and the late Rita Bishop of Rochester, NH. She is predeceased by her parents; Husband, Gerard "Jerry" LaValley; and...

Catherine M. Hanson

Catherine M. Hanson

Jul 13, 2024

Rochester - Catherine M. Hanson, 84, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024, at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health. Born July 28, 1939, in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Mary (O'Connor) Carter. Cathy was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She worked as a...

Wayne F. Nelson

Wayne F. Nelson

Jul 11, 2024

Rochester - Rev. Wayne Nelson, 78, passed away Thirsday July 11, 2024, at the Birch Healthcare Center following a period of failing health. Born June 25, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Jimmie and Gladys (Stevens) Nelson. Wayne graduated from high school in Baltimore and went on to Anderson University to complete his education in...

Alfred F, Estes

Alfred F, Estes

Jul 9, 2024

Alfred F. Estes, of Rochester, died July 9, 2024 at the age of 90, after a period of declining health. Born on December 26, 1933 to Hilda (Estes) Erickson and Elmer Estes in Rochester New Hampshire. Al spent his childhood in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and graduated from the Boston Trade School in 1952. He joined the military at age...

Karl G. Bostrom, Iii

Karl G. Bostrom, Iii

Jul 6, 2024

Rochester - Karl G. Bostrom, III, 62, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born September 23, 1961, in Dover, NH he was the son of the late Karl G. Bostrom, II, and the late Judith (Joy) Vachon. Karl worked as a machinist for many years, including Teledyne D.G. O'Brien. Karl was a...

Karen Regis

Karen Regis

Jun 28, 2024

Rochester - Karen (Sylvain) Regis, 70, passed away Friday June 28, 2024 in her home. Karen was born June 19, 1954 to Ernest and Claire (Henry) Sylvain in Austin, TX. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, NH in 1972. Karen was politically active her whole life, including protesting nuclear power with the Seacoast Anti-pollution League in the 70's....

Kristopher M. Lessard

Kristopher M. Lessard

Jun 28, 2024

Rochester - Kristopher M. Lessard, 43, passed away Friday June 28, 2024. Born January 3, 1981 in Rochester, he was the son of Michael and Donna (Hodgkins) Lessard. Kris had worked as a machine operator at Alkegen in Rochester. He enjoyed Geocaching, camping, hiking, road trips, rollercoasters, comics, 80's metal, rooting for the Celtics, playing cards, and so much more....

Veronica Mattocks

Veronica Mattocks

Jun 26, 2024

Rochester - Veronica Mattocks, 71, passed away Wednesday June 26th at Frisbee Memorial Hospital following a period of failing health. Born April 3, 1953 in Greensboro, NC. She was the daughter of the late Erwin and Elizabeth (Godfrey) Fall. She was a lifelong resident of Rochester and spent her teenage years growing up with the best Rochester had to offer....

James J. Kitts

James J. Kitts

Jun 22, 2024

Rochester - James J. Kitts, 54, passed away Saturday June 22, 2024, at the Hyder Family Hospice House following a heroic battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born June 15, 1970, in Yonkers, NY, the son of William Kitts and Cathy (Murchie) Kitts. Jim was always an avid car guy and loved to play video games with friends and family....

Cecile Pauline Gagnon

Cecile Pauline Gagnon

Jun 19, 2024

ROCHESTER - Cecile Pauline (Huppe) Gagnon, 95, died Wednesday June 19, 2024 at Riverside Rest Home after a period of failing health. She was born August 13, 1928 in Newmarket, NH the daughter of Alcide and Blanche Huppe.  She was a life long resident of Gonic and Rochester.  Cecile worked her early years in the local mills and for many...

Kevin S. Smith

Kevin S. Smith

Jun 19, 2024

Kevin Sprague Smith, born on March 5, 1964 passed on June 19, 2024. Kevin was born into a family of six sisters:  Sandy Fryou, Wanda Smith, Vickie Morse, Valerie Smith, Melody Young and Sherry Smith; all who couldn't wait for a brother! Kevin's father, Richard Allen Smith, had a nickname for him, "kookabook". His mother, Grace Eleanor (Sprague)  Smith, doted...

Penny Grant

Penny Grant

Jun 18, 2024

Penny Lee (Gauthier) Grant, 72, of Farmington NH, passed away peacefully at her home on June 18th to be with the Lord. She was born on December 11th, 1951, to Elaine Day and George Gauthier. She led a life full of love for the Lord, her husband and her family and will be dearly missed. She loved her home and...

Lucille Morris

Lucille Morris

Jun 18, 2024

Dover - Lucille Morris, 89, passed away June 18, 2024, at Lodges Care Center, in Sanford, ME, following a period of failing health. Born January 30, 1935, in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marion (Walker) Morris. Lucille had worked as a secretary for the State Department in Washington, as well as foreign service in...

Norma Kenney Rodrigue

Norma Kenney Rodrigue

Jun 18, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Norma Geraldine Kenney (nee Stevens), who departed from this life on June 18, 2024, in Meredith, New Hampshire. Born to the late Stevens family on January 24, 1935, in East Rochester, New Hampshire, Norma lived a full and vibrant life of 89 years. Norma was preceded in...

Rachel J. Grenier

Rachel J. Grenier

Jun 15, 2024

Milton - Rachel J Grenier, 91, passed away Saturday June 15, 2024, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a sudden illness. Born April 13, 1933, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Laurette (Maxfield) Charrette. Rachel graduated from Holy Rosary High School in 1951.  And she is predeceased by her husband Arthur E. Grenier in 1984.Rachel had...

Norman R. Delisle

Norman R. Delisle

Jun 14, 2024

Rochester - Norman R. Delisle, 89, passed away Friday June 14, 2024 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born October 3, 1934 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Donat and Annette (Lanoie) Delisle. Mr. Delisle proudly served in the US Air Force, and later worked for many years in electronics at the Portsmouth...

Irene J. Turner

Irene J. Turner

Jun 9, 2024

Irene J. Turner, 78, passed away Sunday June 9,2024 at Watson Fields Assisted Living Facility, followed by a period of failing health. Born August 15,1945 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lea (Cote) Binette. Irene was a 1965 graduate of Spaulding High School. She had worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a plastic fabricator...

Judith Lynn Aubert

Judith Lynn Aubert

Jun 3, 2024

Judith Lynn Aubert passed away unexpectedly on June 3rd at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. Judi was born to June and Clyde Place in Pittsfield NH on April 1st, 1944. After graduating from Farmington High School, Judi married her high school sweetheart Richard Aubert in 1965.  Judy and Dick welcomed Staci Lyn into the world in April of 1966 and Timothy Michael...

Penny Phillips

Penny Phillips

Jun 2, 2024

Lebanon, ME - Penny Phillips, 70, passed away Sunday June 2, 2024 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born October 5, 1953 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Stewart) Chadbourne. Penny worked for Hannaford for many years, in various departments. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and...

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