John Henry Greenfield
Aug 12, 2025
John Henry Greenfield, 90, passed away peacefully August 12, 2025, with his devoted family at his side. Born in Rochester, New Hampshire, John was the son of the late Maurice H. Greenfield and Lois (Graves) Greenfield Cate. He grew up in Rochester, with the stirring sounds of a freight train and its whistle never far from home. John graduated from...
Gerald A. Fountaine I
Aug 8, 2025
Gerald A. Fountaine I, 84, passed away Friday August 8, 2025, following a period of failing health. Born October 11, 1940, in Burlington, VT, he was the son of the late George and Florence (Plankey) Fountaine. Jerry had worked for over 30 years for General Motors as a machinist. He was previously an active and devoted member of Community Baptist...
Leon "Bud" Meader Jr
Aug 1, 2025
Leon “Bud” Meader Jr., 84, died Friday Aug. 1, 2025 at home surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1941 in Charleston, Maine, the oldest son of the late Leon and Mary Meader, Sr. He attended Wenworth Institute in Boston, MA prior to moving back to the family farm on Meaderboro Road and married the love of his life,...
Harriette E. Pratt
Jul 30, 2025
Rochester – Harriette E. Pratt, 87, passed away Wednesday July 30, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. She was surrounded by the love of her children in her final days, as she was throughout life. Born April 26, 1938, in Rochester, NH she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lena (Filiau) Paquette. Harriette was the family matriarch and led...
Janice Marie Ciccarello
Jul 29, 2025
Janice Marie Ciccarello, 85, of Portsmouth, NH, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, following a battle with heart disease. Born in Old Town, Maine, on May 21, 1940, Jan spent her early years in her home state before moving to Middletown, Connecticut. There, she met the love of her life, Salvatore Ciccarello, with whom she shared...
Justin E. Lemire
Jul 29, 2025
Mr. Justin E. Lemire, 35, passed away Saturday, July 19th, along with his wife, Sheila, as the result of a motorcycle accident on Route 181 in the Town of Clayton. Justin was born, July 21st, 1989, in Rochester, New Hampshire, the son of Donald and Lisa Tibbetts Lemire. He graduated from Farmington, NH High School and joined the United States...
Constance Mann
Jul 23, 2025
Constance “Connie” Mann (née Seavey), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2025 at the age of 90. Born on April 12th, 1935 in Rochester, New Hampshire, Connie lived a life defined by kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering love for her family. Connie was a gracious hostess who was always ready with a warm smile,...
John W. Almond
Jul 22, 2025
Rochester – John W. Almond, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born on February 28, 1938, in Rochester, he was the son of the late William and Beatrice (Wormhood) Almond. John earned his degree in Forestry from the University of Maine and later received his master’s degree from...
Sylvia A. Berry
Jul 14, 2025
Barrington, N.H. – Sylvia Ann (Lyons) Berry, 90, of Barrington, passed away on July 14, 2025, after a short illness. She was born to Clarence and Angie (Watts) Lyons on September 28, 1934, in Manchester, N.H. she was one of two children. Sylvia was married to David A. Berry for 64 years until his passing in 2019. They were blessed...
Inez Hatfield
Jul 14, 2025
Inez Hatfield, 77, passed away Monday July 14, 2025, at Portsmouth Hospital following a period of failing health. Born October 3, 1947, in Celle Germany, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elza (Rosenberg) Jingsts. Inez had worked as an Administrative Assistant for Macy’s for many years. Through the years Inez enjoyed shopping, working in her garden, and...
James Pate
Jul 14, 2025
James Pate, 70, of Farmington passed away peacefully at home on July 14. Jim was born to James and Eleanor Pate. He grew up with three sisters and two brothers. They lived many places during their childhood as his dad was a career veteran in the army. Jim married Debbie Costantino and had one daughter, Mary. Jim also joined the...
Kathleen M Hubertz
Jul 12, 2025
Kathleen Marie Hubertz November 17th, 1954 to July 12, 2025 My mother was a registered Nurse for 45 years. During that time she brought joy and hope to every patient or resident under her care. She was very active with her mother through Meadaboro Community Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and led secret pal a group church member...
Yvonne Ruth Tilton
Jul 7, 2025
Rochester – Yvonne Ruth Long Tilton, 85, passed away Monday July 7, 2025, following a period of failing health. Born December 25, 1939, in Rochester, NH she was the daughter of the late Frank and Janice (Jervais) Long. Yvonne was a homemaker; she was a member of the Veterans Auxiliary and found comfort studying the bible. She had a very...
Jean T. Ducharme
Jul 4, 2025
Jean T Ducharme, 96, of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully at the Birches on July 4, 2025. Born in Lebanon, NH on July 12, 1929, she was the daughter of William and Irene (Brown) Patterson, also of Lebanon. On September 7, 1947, she married Norman (Bud) Ducharme and enjoyed 53 years of marriage before Norman passed in December of 2000....
Wayne R. Wiggin Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
Wayne R. Wiggin, Sr., 82, of Dover, NH, died peacefully in his home on the morning of Friday July 4, 2025, following a period of declining health. He was born in Rochester on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1942, the son of LeRoy C. and Dorothy J. (Wiggin) Wiggin and had been a lifelong resident of the Southern NH/Seacoast area. He...
John I. Nelson
Jul 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Nelson, who left us peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a devoted father, grandfather, a loving husband, and a cherished friend to many. Born in Lynn, MA, Grandpa John lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and wisdom. He dedicated 46...
Marie Richetelli
Jul 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marie P Richetelli September 7 1928 - July 3 2025 With heavy hearts and endless gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, affectionately known as Nan, at the remarkable age of 96. Born on September 7, 1928, in New Haven, Connecticut, Nan lived there for 90 vibrant years before moving to New Hampshire to...
Mitchell James Merritt
Jun 29, 2025
Mitchell J. Merritt, 42, died from diabetes complications on Sunday June 29, 2025, at Portsmouth Hospital. Born May 29, 1983, in Rochester, NH, Mitch was the son of Wayne S. Merritt and Kimberly (Rainboth) Merritt. Mitch was working as an Electrician’s Assistant for Hunter S. Thompson in Portsmouth NH. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors whether it was...
James B. Valyo
Jun 29, 2025
James B. Valyo, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born on November 16, 1946, in Long Island, NY, Jim was the beloved son of the late Michael Valyo and Alice (Allen) Dolecki. He was raised in Norwood, NY, where he established enduring friendships, a life full of energy, service, and...
Stewart C Cummings
Jun 29, 2025
Dover Stewart Cummings, 89, of 56 Piscataqua Road, died on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his kindness, sense-of humor, ingenuity, and love for his family and friends. Born on New Year’s Eve in 1935 to Ruth and Phillip Cummings in Malden, Massachusetts, Stewart enjoyed...
