Joan W. Blackstone
Dec 31, 2025
Joan Whitten Blackstone, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, from complications of Parkinson's.
Born July 6, 1940, in Brunswick, ME, she was the daughter of the late Owen Whitten Jr. and Clara Morang Whitten. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Harold Blackstone and her siblings Pam, Eleanor, and Owen “Butch”. Joan grew up in Freeport, graduating from Freeport...
Helen Veno
Dec 29, 2025
East Wakefield NH- Helen Anna (Moore) Veno passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a 25 year battle with breast cancer.
She was born December 2nd, 1944 in Columbia, PA, the daughter of John Moore and Anna (Hubley) Moore and the youngest of seven children.
Helen graduated from Penn Manor High School and went on to establish...
Peggy Maxfield
Dec 28, 2025
Peggy Ellen [Morgan] Maxfield, age 63, of Rochester, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday December 28, 2025.
Peggy was born July 10, 1962 to Maynard Morgan and Florence [Brown] Morgan. She grew up in Milton, NH where she attended Milton Elementary School and Nute High School. Peggy first worked at the shoe shop in Farmington, NH....
Carol Ann Henson
Dec 27, 2025
Rochester – Carol Ann Henson, 79, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Oceanside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hampton following a period of failing health.
Born March 15, 1946, in Portsmouth, NH, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Mary (Metrick) Hanscom.
Carol was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved reading science fiction and fantasy...
Shirley Ann (Peabody) Daggett
Dec 27, 2025
Shirley Ann (Peabody) Daggett, passed away peacefully at home on December 27th at the age of 96 surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on October 20th, 1929, in Peterborough, NH, the first of three daughters born to Frederick W and Mildred (Royce) Peabody.
She graduated from Portsmouth High School in the late 40’s and entered the workforce. She worked dispatch...
Lynne Estes
Dec 27, 2025
Lynne Ann Estes went to be with her Parents and Grandparents on Saturday December 27th, 2025 peacefully while she slept at her home in Rochester, NH.
Lynne was born December 19th, 1957 in Rochester, NH. Raised in Somersworth and Dover, NH. She was the eldest sister of 4 girls. Sharon Colby of Berwick, ME. Jeanne Porro of Raymond, NH and Lisa...
Jody Ann Hamilton
Dec 26, 2025
Strafford – Jody A. Hamilton, 71, passed away Friday December 26, 2025, at her home following a period of failing health.
Born May 21, 1954, in Franklin, NH, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Jennie (Chorzepa) Hebert.
Jody had worked for many years for the State of New Hampshire, at the Department of Health and Human Services. In her...
Hazel Henderson
Dec 24, 2025
Rochester – Hazel Henderson, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family after a period of declining health.
Born on May 20, 1939, in Rochester, NH, Hazel was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Souza) Smith. Hazel and Eugene celebrated 69 years of marriage together, where they built a life centered...
Carter W. Ames
Dec 24, 2025
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Dover - Carter W. Ames, 74, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born in Rochester on April 1, 1951, to Simeon Ames and Alma (Lafontaine) Ames.
Carter worked for the City of Somersworth Public Works Department for 35 years. He was very dedicated to his job, as well as his wood...
Leah R. Fitzgerald
Dec 20, 2025
Farmington – Leah R. Fitzgerald, 76, passed away Saturday December 20, 2025, at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health.
Born September 17, 1949, in Rockland, ME, she was the daughter of Eugene and Tilly Tolman.
Leah worked as an embroider for Wearguard for many years. She loved quilting and embroidering and was a devoted homemaker.
Members of her family include...
Sumner Lewis Chick
Dec 20, 2025
Sumner Lewis Chick, 86 years old of Rochester, NH, passed away on
December 20, 2025 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital after a period of failing
health. He was born on April 5, 1939 in Sanford, Maine to the late George and
Edith (Corliss) Chick.
Sumner grew up in the local area. Attending schools in Maine, and graduating
from Sanford High School class of 1957. He joined...
Michael F. Macone
Dec 15, 2025
Michael F. Macone, age 61, of Rochester, New Hampshire, died from lung cancer at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on December 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 28, 1964, Michael was the middle child growing up, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Michael is predeceased by his mother and stepfather Joan & Tom Buck of Rochester NH, his father and...
Michael Pedersen
Dec 12, 2025
Michael Pedersen of Manchester N.H passed away on December 12, 2025 at the age of 85 from Alzheimer’s disease.
Mike attended St. Michael’s College in Vermont and received his MSW from Boston University. He was a dedicated therapist and social worker in both public and private settings until his retirement.
Mike’s family enjoyed vacations camping and boating on the Maine coast. He...
John Orell
Dec 12, 2025
John Ira Orrell of Tara Estates Rochester, died peacefully Friday, December 12, with is loving wife Donna at his side.
He Was Born in Saugus, Massachusetts on August 18, 1942, to Ralph and Rebecca (Foley) Orrell.
He attended school in York and Dover and graduated Dover High in 1960. He soon married his wife Donna (King) Orrell, and they celebrated 63 years...
Errol Rodney
Dec 9, 2025
Barrington – Errol Rodney, 82, passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.
Born December 29, 1942, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Frederick and Norma (Dubois) Rodney, Sr.
Errol had worked as a planner at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for many years. In his early years he made...
Christine McGuire
Dec 7, 2025
Rochester – Christine McGuire, 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 21st, 1965, in Killeen, Texas, Christine was the daughter of the late George and Judith (Heroux) Hutchins. She spent many years as a devoted homemaker, raising her son, Aaron, and creating a home filled with warmth, care, and...
John B. Ray
Dec 1, 2025
Rochester – John B. Ray, 83, affectionately known by many as “Johnnie,” passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born on August 7, 1942, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, John was the son of the late John W. Ray and Althea R. (Burrill) Ray. At just 17 years old, John...
Micki Merrill
Nov 28, 2025
Micki was born in Wolfeboro, NH , the daughter of Elwyn and Hazel Drew. She fondly remembered times with dad smelt fishing in the Smith River in early morning hours. She grew up in Wolfeboro as an only child. Over her married life, she never had children of her own, but she loved those that the Lord placed around, from...
Richard Edward Southard
Nov 27, 2025
Richard Edward Southard, 49, of Rochester, NH died peacefully at his home, November 27.
He was born in Plainview, NY in 1976 to Peggy Moschella and Edward Southard. Ritch graduated from Wall HS and joined the Air Force. After his service in the USAF, Ritch later moved to MS where he began his career path in the casino industry. Ritch and...
Danny M. Chasse, Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Rochester – Danny M. Chasse, Jr. passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025, at his home following a period of failing health.
Born July 15, 1979, in Dover, NH he was the son of Danny M. Chasse and Linda (Driscoll) Marsh.
Danny enjoyed collecting baseball cards and collecting rocks. He also loved his dogs and his cat. Danny embraced the power of peace,...
