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Gary L. Knight

Gary L. Knight

Oct 15, 2023

Gary L. Knight, 71, of Strafford, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, after fighting colon cancer for nearly two and a half years. He was born in Honolulu, HI on May 2, 1952, to Alan and Beatrice (Pitman) Knight where Alan was stationed with the USAF. Gary attended elementary school in Barrington and Strafford, and was a 1970...

Henry Apac

Henry Apac

Oct 14, 2023

Rochester, NH- Henry Apac, 73, passed away Saturday Oct. 14, 2023 at Mass General in Boston after a brief illness. He was born June 9, 1950 in Rochester the son of the late Enrique and Patricia (Dunn) Apac. Henry has resided in Rochester NH for most of his life attending Spaulding High School. For a brief period, he spent time...

Margaret E. Furbush

Margaret E. Furbush

Oct 11, 2023

Margaret E. "Peggy" Furbush, SFO, 101 years old of Lebanon Maine died peacefully at home on Oct 11th surrounded by her family.  She was a communicant and active member of St Mary's in Rochester, NH and professed in the Fanciscan Secular Order in 1996 at the Fransiscan Monastery in Kennebunk, Maine. Peggy lived a full life.  She grew up in...

Gloria (Curtis) Hartford

Gloria (Curtis) Hartford

Oct 8, 2023

Gloria Hartford was born Feb. 12, 1933 in Lancaster, NH. Over the course of her life, she has lived in Concord, Belmont, Rochester, Wakefield, Wolfeboro and Ossipee. She attended Lancaster Academy for High School and earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at New England College. Gloria was a nurse her whole life; she worked at Frisbie Memorial Hospital and also...

Alice (Kuneck) Freeman

Alice (Kuneck) Freeman

Oct 7, 2023

Alice (Kuneck) Freeman, 81, a resident of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Alice was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 8, 1941, the oldest child of four and only daughter of Anthony J. & Aleksandria (Gryga) Kuneck. Alice is pre-deceased by her husband, Roland G. Freeman Sr. and her brother,...

Victoria Beauregard Nobrega

Victoria Beauregard Nobrega

Oct 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of Victoria Beauregard Nobrega Victoria Beauregard Nobrega, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on October 3, 2023, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincent M. Nobrega Jr, with whom she shared 33 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 1997. Victoria leaves behind a legacy of...

Ronald J. Couture

Ronald J. Couture

Oct 3, 2023

Ronald J. Couture died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, after a long illness.  He was surrounded by family and close friends. He was born April 17th, 1947, in Rochester NH to Raoul and Llyr (Bates) Couture. He grew up in Somersworth, attended Somersworth High School, and graduated from UNH earning a master's degree majoring in history,...

Suzanne Fraser Turcotte

Suzanne Fraser Turcotte

Oct 1, 2023

Sue Turcotte, 90, a lifelong resident of Somersworth, NH and Wells Beach, Maine passed awayon Sunday, October 1, 2023. Sue was born in Nashua, NH on March 7,1933, the oldest child of Dr. Ernest & Doris (Aubert)Fraser. She enjoyed many summers at Wells Beach, Maine and winters in Delray Beach, Florida. Shetraveled the world with her husband Richard and they...

William "Bill" Canelas

William "Bill" Canelas

Sep 30, 2023

William "Bill" Canelas left us this day after a long battle with heart disease. There will be no funeral services. What Bill would want you to do is just kick back and have a drink in his remembrance. He is survived by his sisters Sharon Canelas and Linda Pilioglos, his brother Robert Canelas and the daughter of his heart, Lilly...

David Charette

David Charette

Sep 28, 2023

As we glide across the water in hopes of finding any sign of life. With the sun slowly rising out in the distance and medium dunkins hot regular in hand. We cast out our line in search of any sign of life. Waiting, hoping and praying to see the rod tip move and the the reel to go off and...

Lynne Theresa Littlefield

Lynne Theresa Littlefield

Sep 28, 2023

On June 28th 1960, Shirley (Joyce) and Philip Matthews welcomed Lynne Theresa Matthews into the world. On Thursday, September 28th God called his angel back home. This beautiful baby grew into an amazing woman who left an imprint of love and compassion on everyone she met. Lynne met and married the love of her life, Bruce Littlefield. They were to...

Richard S. Parker

Richard S. Parker

Sep 26, 2023

Dick Parker made the world's best oatmeal bread. Yes, he accomplished many other things, but the quality of his oatmeal bread and other delicious culinary adventures including baked beans and piccalilli cannot be overstated. Richard Sumner Parker, Jr's life began in Rochester on December 2, 1946.  He was born to Richard Parker, Sr. and Rita (Furbish) Parker.  He grew up...

Robert "Robbie" Chamberlain

Robert "Robbie" Chamberlain

Sep 26, 2023

. Somersworth NH- Robert "Robbie" Chamberlain, 59, of Sherwood Glen, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, after a sudden illness surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1964, in Rochester NH to Robert and Marilyn (Ricker) (Chamberlain) George. Robbie lived in Somersworth for the past 35 years after moving from Rochester.  He was employed performing Quality Control at Goss...

Stanley Joseph Mullaney

Stanley Joseph Mullaney

Sep 18, 2023

STANLEY JOSEPH MULLANEY, attorney and musician, of Durham, NH, died peacefully in his home on September 18, 2023, with his children at his side. He was 82. Born on December 28, 1940, in Quincy, MA, Stan graduated from Quincy High School in 1958. He joined the Army in 1960 and served with the 249th Ordnance Detachment, 6th Missile Battalion, 60th...

Kenneth W. Cole

Kenneth W. Cole

Sep 17, 2023

Kenneth W Cole 60 years old of Lebanon Maine passed away September 17th 2023 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH following a recent illness and fighting kidney issues for 10 plus years. He was born in Rochester New Hampshire on December 18th 1962 being the fourth beloved child of Alma Jean Weed and Frederick B Cole Sr. Kenneth resided...

Shirley M. Warren

Shirley M. Warren

Sep 16, 2023

Rochester NH-Shirley M. Warren, 88, of Florence Dr, died Saturday September 16, 2023, at the Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover. Born February 25, 1935, in Groveton NH to Walter and Rose (Gaudette) Woodward. Shirley has lived in Rochester for the past 60 years after moving from Groveton NH. She was a self-employed house Painter whose career lasted to her 75th...

Edward Walter Elkinson

Edward Walter Elkinson

Sep 15, 2023

Edward Walter Elkinson, 86, of Rochester, NH, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ed, as he preferred to be called, was born in Woonsocket, RI on January 6, 1937, the son of Joseph E. and Stella L. (Such) Elkinson.  He spent his childhood years growing up in Worcester, MA.  He graduated...

Clarence R. Lindsey Jr.

Clarence R. Lindsey Jr.

Sep 13, 2023

Clarence R. Lindsey Jr. (Pudgy), 76 of Rochester, NH passed away on Wednesday September 13th, 2023, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born on December 28th, 1946, in Beverly, Massachusetts. He worked as a master electrician, plumber, HVAC technician and builder for all of his life. He also worked for NH Builders and Olde Madbury Lane Apartments in Dover, NH...

Brooke E Osborne

Brooke E Osborne

Sep 11, 2023

Rochester, Nh- Brooke E. Osborne passed away Monday Sept. 11, 2023 at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1998 in York, Maine the daughter of Brian Lake and Diane Osborne. Brooke has resided in this area for several years previously living in Maine. She worked for the Filotimo Casino in Rollingsford, NH. She enjoyed hiking with her children and...

Carla Jean (Jacques) Langtry Kenny

Carla Jean (Jacques) Langtry Kenny

Sep 10, 2023

Alton, NH- Carla Jean (Jacques) Langtry Kenny, 71, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital after a long illness with her loving family by her side. She was born Oct. 8, 1951 in Melrose, Ma the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (McCarthy) Jacques. Carla has resided in Alton for the past 30 years previously growing...

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