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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...

Caryn Martin

Caryn Martin

Mar 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Caryn Bernier Martin, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Caryn was a resident of Newington, New Hampshire and passed away surrounded by family and friends on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at the age of 60. She was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, to the...

Ruth A Strong

Ruth A Strong

Mar 30, 2024

Rochester- Ruth A. Strong formerly of Aidrian Circle died March 30, 2024 after a period of declining health. Born on March 14, 1938 to Emrick and Alberta Erickson in Somerville, MA. Ruth lived most of her life in Rochester and worked as a self-employed nurse. She was the widow of Leonard Strong, Jr. She was loving and caring to her...

Fred A. Glidden Jr.

Fred A. Glidden Jr.

Mar 28, 2024

DOVER, N.H. - Fred A. Glidden Jr., (85) died Thursday, March 28, 2024, and has gone on to be with our Savior, Lord Jesus Christ. Born July 26, 1938, in Wolfeboro, N.H. at home, the son of Fred A. Glidden Sr., and Evelyn B. (Thibeau) Abbot. He was raised in Rochester on the Verne and Mary Fowler Dairy Farm where...

Lloyd Brown

Lloyd Brown

Mar 27, 2024

Lloyd Brown, 65, of Gonic, NH, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 27th surrounded by family. He was a loving and devoted father, brother, uncle and friend. He was a loyal husband of 40 years to his wife, Odalis. Lloyd loved baseball, fishing, and the outdoors. He enjoyed building model rockets, forging his own knives and making maple syrup with his...

Lucia O'Leary

Lucia O'Leary

Mar 25, 2024

Lucia A O'Leary, wife of late State Police Colonel Paul F. O'Leary, (Ret) passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2024. Born on July 7,1930 in Wolfeboro, N.H. Daughter of the late Alfred and Regina Jutras. Lucia resided there with her 7 siblings until she married the love of her life on June 25, 1949. They later resided...

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