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Michael F. Scala, Jr.

Michael F. Scala, Jr.

May 29, 2024

Sanbornville, NH- Michael F. Scala, Jr, 82, of Sanbornville passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Wentworth- Douglass Hospital after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1941 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary (Scrima) Scala. Mike graduated from Spaulding High School, Class of 1959 and the Maine Maritime Academy in 1964 with...

David Adam Wilmer

David Adam Wilmer

May 23, 2024

David ( Munk) Adam Wilmer It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of David (munk) Adam Wilmer age 37 who left us too soon. David was born October 17th 1986 in Dover NH and was affectionately nicknamed mumpkin/Munk by his favorite aunt Debbie while he was still in the hospital. A proud graduate of Spaulding high...

Kevin Newell

Kevin Newell

May 20, 2024

Kevin Newell, 48, of Gonic, NH, passed away on May 20, 2024. Born in Exeter NH on November 7th, 1975, Kevin was the beloved son of Mary and Chuck Charette, George Newell and the late Caroline Stewart, who sadly passed away from cancer in 1982. Following her passing, Kevin found a loving home with Mary and George Newell. Later Kevin...

Mark Lyons

Mark Lyons

May 17, 2024

Somersworth - Mark D. Lyons, 53, passed away Friday May 17, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born July 27, 1970, in Rochester he was the son of Victor and Beryl Lyons, Sr. Mark enjoyed spending time at the family camp in Millsfield, NH and spending much time on his ATV/UTV...

Kirby E. L. Flanagan, Jr.

Kirby E. L. Flanagan, Jr.

May 16, 2024

Kirby E. L. Flanagan Jr., 62, of Milton N.H., loving son, brother and uncle passed away on Thursday, May 16th after a brief illness. Kirby was the son of the late Kirby Sr. and Donna (Curran) Flanagan. Kirby was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1980 and attended Plymouth State College.  While at Spaulding he was a four-year...

Robert A. Bush Jr.

Robert A. Bush Jr.

May 13, 2024

Robert A Bush Jr, 83, of Rochester, NH passed peacefully in his home of 51 years and surrounded by his family at 11:11 PM, May 13, 2024 following a fearless battle with cancer. Bob was born on November 18, 1940 in Newburyport, MA to Salvation Army parents, Captains Robert Arnold and Mollie Selma Bush, Sr.  He had a sister, Carol...

Michael Andrews

Michael Andrews

May 9, 2024

Michael Andrews, son of James Andrews Sr and Theresa (Demers) Andrews passed away on May 9, 2024 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH. Michael worked at Simplex and Eversource for 35 years collectively. He was an avid runner, a long time member of the Rochester Runner's club. He was most proud of completing the 1999 Boston Marathon. Mike is...

Jeannette Ann Bourbeau

Jeannette Ann Bourbeau

May 9, 2024

Jeannette Ann Bourbeau of Rochester, NH died in her home May 9, 2024 of a sudden heart attack. Jeannette was born April 23, 1960 to Gene and Shirley Bourbeau. She attended Lynn English High School and after graduation spent several years working at General Electric Company in Lynn, MA. In 1990 she met her husband Michael LeCorn and became step...

Mary L. Tompson

Mary L. Tompson

May 4, 2024

Mary L Tompson of Rochester NH passed away on May 4, 2024. She was born om December 28,1926 in Cameron TX, daughter of Raymond and Clarice East. Mary was predeceased by her Husband Donald Tompson in 2018. Mary leaves behind her children Linda Hescock, Mary and Dean Clark, Steven Tompson and John and Julie Tompson along with many grandchildren, great...

Harry Stephen Wood

Harry Stephen Wood

May 2, 2024

Epping, NH - Harry Stephen "Woody" Wood, 83, of Debbi Lane, journeyed home to Jesus on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Born March 12, 1942, in Lynn, MA, Woody was the cherished son of the late Edward and Faith (Meader) Wood. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service, surrounded by both his blood and chosen families. Woody led...

Karen Blois

Karen Blois

Apr 27, 2024

Karen Blois passed away on April 27th 2024 at Ocean side nursing home in Hampton NH. She was born in wakefield Mass on June 10 1956, the daughter of Patricia and Joseph white. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1975. She married Charles Norman Blois JR from Haverhill MA in 1977 and had Joseph Carles Blois their only child...

Richard Douglas

Richard Douglas

Apr 27, 2024

The family of Richard "Dick" Douglas is sad to announce the news of his sudden passing on Saturday April 27, 2024. He was 82. Richard was born on June 3, 1941, to Gordon and Margaret Douglas and raised in Middleton, NH with his sister Patty and brother Ronny. He married the love of his life, Marianne Scala in 1958 and...

Gloria Fortin

Gloria Fortin

Apr 23, 2024

Gloria J. Fortin, 92, of Rochester died Tuesday April 23, 2024 at Dover Rehab and Living Center. She was born in Rochester, NH, the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Larochelle. Gloria has resided in Rochester her whole life and had worked for 40 years at Colby Footwear. She was a member of the Womens Auxiliary of the VFW...

Anita Cassily

Anita Cassily

Apr 22, 2024

Rochester, NH - ANITA CASSILY, beloved resident, passed away on April 22, 2024 with family by her side at her home, at the age of 92.  She was the widow of Philip J. Cassily who died in 1990 and is survived by her longtime significant other Lewis Young. Born in Rochester, NH on December 2, 1931 to her parents Emile...

Richard N. Shorey Jr.

Richard N. Shorey Jr.

Apr 16, 2024

Richard N. Shorey, Jr, 84, of River Road passed away at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital on Tuesday April 16, 2024. Richard was born July 30, 1939 in Rochester, NH the son of the late Richard and Marion (Bailey) Shorey. He has resided in Lebanon, ME most of his life. He worked for many years at Pratt-Whitney. He was passionate about building homes,...

M. Lillian Milanese

M. Lillian Milanese

Apr 14, 2024

M. Lillian Milanese, (1924-2024), passed away on Sunday, April 14,2024 at the age of 99. Born in Malden, Mass to Anna Falone and Vincenzo Petris, she then graduated from Malden HS.  Lillian met Raymond, her husband of 67 years on a blind date. They were then married on     December 4, 1943, before he participated in the D-day invasion. They raised...

Claire Powers

Claire Powers

Apr 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Claire Powers, 74, of Barrington, NH, announce her passing on Monday April 8th. Claire passed peacefully while at home surrounded by family members. She was born on October 27, 1949, in Newark, NJ the daughter of the late William Carlin and Lucille Carlin (Law). Claire married her husband Michael Powers on...

Dianne Morgan

Dianne Morgan

Apr 7, 2024

Dianne (Mansfield) Morgan was born in Haverhill MA May 9th, 1932 to Mary Josephine and Gurdon Raymond Mansfield. Her family moved to Rochester , NH when she was a young girl. She attended School Street School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1950. After attending Becker Junior College in Worchester MA, she started working at GE in Somersworth as...

Louis Goupil

Louis Goupil

Apr 6, 2024

Louis R. Goupil, 76, passed away on Saturday April 6th, 2024 after a brief period of failing health. A lifelong resident of Gonic, NH, Louis was born on October 15th, 1947 to Raymond J. Goupil and Alice (Kirouac) Goupil. He attended Spaulding High School, graduating in 1966. He was an avid athlete, participating in track, baseball, and football- his favorite....

Andrea Marie Fountain

Andrea Marie Fountain

Apr 6, 2024

Andie earned her angel wings after a 7-year excruciating and hard-fought battle with cancer. She grew up in Gonic, a true Gonician, attending Gonic, Rochester schools and UNH. She was employed as an event planner for the IAPP. This career gave her the opportunity to travel throughout North America and Europe. The IAPP also gave her the opportunity to work...

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