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Warren A. Lingard
Jan 27, 2013
Rochester - Warren A. Lingard, 74, passed away Sunday January 27, 2013 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health, surrounded by his family members. Born November 11, 1938 in Strafford, NH he was the son of the late Rexford and Ruth (Howard) Lingard. He grew up in Strafford and later moved to Rochester for 50 years with...
Rachel Brochu
Jan 19, 2013
ROCHESTER - Rachel Brochu, 44, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home. The daughter of Richard and Janet Washington, Rachel was born on December 21, 1968 in Portsmouth, NH. Rachel loved life and enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, cooking, dancing, and laughing. Rachel is survived by her loving husband, Danny Brochu of Rochester; her son...
Lorraine Soucy
Jan 18, 2013
Rochester-Lorraine Soucy,87, died peacefully surrounded by her family January 18, 2013 after a period of failing health. Born July 7, 1925 in Rochester NH she was the daughter of the late Hervey and Edna (Dallaire) Turcotte. Lorraine has lived in Rochester all of her life. She worked in area restaurants and more recently at Maple St School. She enjoyed crafts,...
Mary Elizabeth Proulx
Jan 17, 2013
Mary E. Proulx, widow of Henri Proulx, died thursday, january 17, 2013 at the Rochester Manor after a long period of failing health. Born November 18, 1927 in Pembroke Maine, she was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Rogers) Ward. She was retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where she worked in data processing. She was involved with crafts her...
Ronald Bringhurst
Jan 17, 2013
Rochester - Ronald Bringhurst, 79, passed away Thursday January 17, 2013 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover following a period of failing health. Born June 6, 1933 in Woodsville, NH he was the son of the late Berton and Clara (Gordon) Bringhurst. Mr. Bringhurst served in the US Army during the Korean War and later worked for many...
Linda Ouin
Jan 17, 2013
Rochester - Linda G. Drouin, 71, passed away Thursday January 17, 2013 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital following a period of failing health. Born February 3, 1941 in Belfast, ME she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Holmes) Gray. Mrs. Drouin had worked as a nurse's aide for the Rochester Manor and other surrounding nursing homes. She was...
Carl L. Jones, Jr.
Jan 16, 2013
East Rochester - Carl L. Jones, Jr. passed away Wednesday January 16, 2013 peacefully at home with his wife Mary at his side following a long period of failing health. Born in Lebanon, ME on August 11, 1930 he was the son of Carl L. and Beatrice (Keefe) Jones, Sr. Carl was a graduate of Sanford Maine High School and...
Walter Libby
Jan 16, 2013
Lebanon Me-Walter L. Libby, 80, of 15 Trevor Lane died peacefully Wednesday January 16, 2013 at home with family. Born June 17, 1932 in Somersworth, NH he was the son of the late Frank and Eva (Sanborn) Libby. Walter was a life-long resident of Somersworth up until the last year and a half he moved to Maine. He served in...
Floyd Wright
Jan 15, 2013
Floyd "Pat" Wright 25 Riverlawn Avenue Rochester, NH left this earthly life on Jan. 15, 2013. He was born to Floyd & Georgie Mae in Miami, Fl. March 17, when he was given the nick name "Pat" by his Grandfather. Joining the Air Force at 17, he served for 27 years retiring as an S/SMSgt from the 509th OMS at...
Lillian Veno
Jan 15, 2013
Rochester-Lillian Sarah (Ballinger) Veno, 87, passed away peacefully at Watson Fields in Dover, NH on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born March 21, 1925, on the family farm in Erie, Colorado, the daughter of Anna Sophia (Harms) Ballinger and Joseph Raymond Ballinger. She had three older sisters: Ila, Dorothy and Anna "Nitzie". When...
Betty Bruchert
Jan 15, 2013
SOMERSWORTH - Betty Jeanette (Kean) Bruchert, 91, passed away peacefully at Rochester Manor on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, with her daughter by her side. She was born January 3, 1922, in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of Will and Clara (Rogerson) Kean. She had two older sisters, Dorothy and Gladys. As a young girl, she moved to Hollywood, Florida, with her...
Frederick G Reuter Sr
Jan 14, 2013
ROCHESTER - Frederick G. Reuter Sr., 89, passed away on January 14, 2013. The son of the later Ivor and Adelaide Reuter, Frederick was born on June 1, 1923 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Frederick a Veteran of WWII, was an accomplished stain glass artisan, and enjoyed golfing in his spare time. He also enjoyed boating and camping. He and his wife...
Janet Jean
Jan 12, 2013
Farmington - Janet Jean, 65, passed away Saturday January 12, 2013 at her home following a period of failing health. Born September 29, 1947 in Rochester, NH she was the daughter of the late Leland and Dorothy (Demeritt) Ballou. Janet was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, gardening, and trips to the White Mountains; she was also an avid birdwatcher. Members...
Joan Mccarter
Jan 9, 2013
Concord - Joan R. McCarter, 91, went home to be with her Lord on January 9, 2013 at Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord. The daughter of the late Fred Sr. and Grace Hall, Joan was born on September 19, 1921 in Andover, NH. Joan was a teacher for the Seabrook School System. She was a skilled painter, and enjoyed making...
Joyce Wood
Jan 6, 2013
ROCHESTER: Joyce S. Wood, 81, died, Sunday, January 6, 2013 in the Hyder Family Hospice House after a long battle with Cancer. Her loving and devoted family was by her side during her stay. Born in Buffalo NY on April 16, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joyce Stinson. She resided in Groveland for many years...
Richard Cavanaugh
Jan 5, 2013
Rochester, NH- Richard T. Cavanaugh, 78, of 2 Four Rod Road died on Jan. 5, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a period of failing health. He was born April 25, 1934 in Rochester, NH, the son of Thomas and Laura (Therrien) Cavanaugh. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Dr. Paul T. Cavanaugh....
William Coyne, Sr.
Jan 5, 2013
Barrington - William Coyne, Sr. 86, passed away Saturday January 5, 2013 at the Manchester VA Medical Center following a period of failing health. Born March 30, 1926 in Cambridge, MA he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Hogan) Coyne. Mr. Coyne served in the US Navy during WWII on board the USS Carmick which was one...
James L Foss
Jan 2, 2013
James L. Foss of Parker Mountain Farm, Strafford, N. H., passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday January. 2, 2013. Jim was born at home in Strafford, the son of George P. and Stella (Libby) Foss. A graduate of Austin-Cate Academy, he entered WWII as a cadet in the U. S. Army Air Corps. After discharge, he was...
Elmer Elliott
Dec 29, 2012
Rochester - Elmer "Sonny" Elliott, Jr., 76, passed away Saturday December 29, 2012 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital following an extended illness. Born June 30, 1936 in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Elmer and Violet (DeVoll) Elliott, Sr. Mr. Elliott served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He later worked in construction for the Local 976...
Louise Tiews
Dec 28, 2012
Rochester - Louise Lampert Tiews, 60 passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, after succumbing to a long courageous battle with cancerous brain tumors. Born in Boston on August 28, 1952, the daughter of Morton and Brina (Saklad) Lampert. She was a graduate of Portsmouth High School in 1970 and a graduate of Bryant College in 1974....
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