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Floyd Wright

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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....

Marion Kreger

Marion Kreger

Dec 27, 2012

Rochester - Marion L. Kreger, 85, passed away Thursday December 27, 2012 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A devoted wife and mother she leaves her husband of 60 years, Harold Kreger and her daughter, Wendy Powers of Rochester, NH; she is also survived by her sister Ruth Frederick of Tonawanda, NY. A funeral service will be held...

Beatrice M. Johnson

Beatrice M. Johnson

Dec 27, 2012

Rochester - Beatrice M. Johnson, 86, passed away Thursday December 27, 2012 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born June 3, 1926 in Eaton Center, NH she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Jones) DeWitt. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker who enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, crocheting, knitting and spending time with her family....

Juanita Tozie

Juanita Tozie

Dec 27, 2012

Rochester NH-Juanita Tozie,66, of Portland St died Thursday December 27, 2012 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover NH. Born November 6, 1946 in Greensboro NC she is the daughter of the late Lucian and Ruby (Hobbs) Godfrey. Juanita was a devoted mother who was very helpful to her daughter. She was employed as a cocktail waitress for the...

William Gray

William Gray

Dec 21, 2012

Farmington - William E Gray, 84, passed away Friday December 21, 2012 at his home following a period of failing health. Born July 30, 1928 in Farmington, NH he was the son of the late John and Evelyn (Green) Gray. Bill was a sheet metal worker for many years for Great Falls Products. He was a member of the Rochester...

Lorette Green

Lorette Green

Dec 19, 2012

Rochester - Lorette Y. Green, 96, of Rochester, NH died Wednesday morning, Dec. 19, 2012 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover. She was born in Lynn, MA., on Dec. 2, 1916. She was the daughter of Eustache A. and Aldora E. (Ouellette) Ross. She was married to Patrick V. Green in 1937 with whom she shared 46 years of...

Dorothy A Purvis

Dorothy A Purvis

Dec 15, 2012

Dorothy A. Purvis Rochester - Dorothy A. (Littlefield) Purvis, 86 went to be with her Lord on December 15, 2012 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rochester on May 24, 1926 to Ralph and May Littlefield. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the widow of Carlyle Purvis...

Patricia Young

Patricia Young

Dec 13, 2012

Rochester-Patricia Lincoln Young,62, of 1 Corson St died Thursday December 13, 2012 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover after a long illness. Born January 8, 1950 in Rochester she was the daughter of the late Harold JR and Muriel (Kenison) Lincoln Patricia is a life long resident of Rochester. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class...

Judith Whipple-Brown

Judith Whipple-Brown

Dec 13, 2012

Rochester-Judith A. Whipple-Brown,62, of 71 Gold Rush Lane in Rochester died Wednesday December 12, 2012 at the The Langdon place in Dover NH. Born January 15, 1950 in Lancaster NH she was the daughter of the late Perley and Rita (Cyr) Whipple. Judy has lived in Rochester for the past 4 years after living in Portsmouth where she worked for...

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