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Judith A. Young

Judith A. Young

Nov 30, 2023

Rochester, NH - Judith A. Young, 70, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Frisbee Memorial Hospital. She was born in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Barkas. Judith was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Armstrong, Theodore Barkas and Carol Margeson. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Young, her 3...

Dennis F. Fleming Sr.

Dennis F. Fleming Sr.

Nov 29, 2023

Dennis F. Fleming Sr, age 73, Retired Rigger at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday November 29th, 2023, at his daughter's house surrounded by family, after a long-fought battle with cancer. Dennis was born in Rochester, NH, Graduated from Sanford High School. He was the son of Floyd E. Fleming and Dorothy A. Smart and settled in his...

Lawton Chandler Allen

Lawton Chandler Allen

Nov 26, 2023

>>>> It is with great sorrow that the family of Lawton Chandler Allen announces his passing on November 26, 2023. Lawton was born on March 11, 1931 in Goffstown, New Hampshire and died 92 years later in Dover, New Hampshire, but the 92 years between his birth and death were filled with love and adventure, hard work, family and fun...

Jorgene Wiggin

Jorgene Wiggin

Nov 25, 2023

Jorgene (Jeannie Potvin) Wiggin of Milton New Hampshire passed away November 25th 2023. Jeannie was born Jorgene Dent in Portsmouth New Hampshire June 21st, 1940. The sixth child of Iona Garvey and George Dent of Kittery,Maine. Jeannie attended schools in Dover,graduating with the  Dover high School class of 1958. she graduated from Dover high School vocational beauty college and worked...

June K. Burke

June K. Burke

Nov 22, 2023

June K. Burke June 13th, 1934 - November 22nd, 2023. June K. Burke died November 22nd, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in New Durham, NH on June 13th, 1934 to Charlotte Kelley Johnson, June was predeceased by her husband Richard Burke Sr. and is survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters and their spouses; Richard Burke Jr. and wife Ellen from...

Dana A. Huntress

Dana A. Huntress

Nov 22, 2023

Dana A. Huntress, 53, passed away on November 22, 2023 at Frisbee Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on December 21, 1969 in Haverhill Massachusetts to Joyce and Robert Huntress. Dana is survived by his children; Joshua, Haylee, Jessica, Anthony, Nicole, Justin, and grandchildren; Derick Jr, Gianna, Tyrus, Liam, Priya, Krishna. The mother of his children Melissa. His...

Gilbert "Gil" Mccarthy Jr

Gilbert "Gil" Mccarthy Jr

Nov 21, 2023

Barrington - Gilbert Lincoln "Gil" McCarthy Jr, 75 died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his home in Barrington, NH, with his wife Margaret (Peg) Claire McCarthy (Atwood) by his side. Gil was born on May 18th, 1948 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Gilbert and Muriel (Lowry) McCarthy. He grew up in Rochester, NH and often shared fond...

Miriam Althea Burrows

Miriam Althea Burrows

Nov 21, 2023

Strafford NH- Miriam Althea Burrows "Sis" 93, born August 17,1930 in Plaistow NH passed peacefully November 21,2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was educated in the Strafford school district and graduated from Austin Cate Academy in 1948. She worked at Claristat for many years, spent years in healthcare, served as a head cook at Austin Cate Academy...

John Mirasola Jr.

John Mirasola Jr.

Nov 18, 2023

John Mirasola Jr, 59, of Rochester NH, passed away on November 18th, 2023. John was born on November 4th, 1964 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Mary and John Mirasola, he was the youngest of five siblings. He was born and raised in Portsmouth where he graduated from High School and started his career as an EMT.  He served his community...

Russell Vaughn Williams

Russell Vaughn Williams

Nov 18, 2023

Russell Vaughn Williams passed away on 11/18/2023 following a battle with cancer. His family was by his side as he went peacefully. Russell was born Sept. 19, 1948 in Norway Maine. His Parents were Vaughn Howard Williams and Jean Rosemary Williams. Both predeceased him. He has two daughters Brandy Jean Williams and Jamie Walther of Hampton, NH Brandy predeceased her...

Harvey E. Couch Sr.

Harvey E. Couch Sr.

Nov 14, 2023

Harvey E Couch Sr of Fernandina Beach FL passed away on November 14. He was born in Manchester NH, the son of Raymond and Marguerite Couch. He was a long time resident of East Rochester NH. He was well known for his love of his family and his gift of inserting his short humorous quips into conversations for a good...

Samuel (Stoney) Chester Stone Iii

Samuel (Stoney) Chester Stone Iii

Nov 14, 2023

Chester Samuel Stone III, (82) of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a hardworking man of faith, affectionately known as "Stoney" to all who knew him. Stoney was definitely one-of-a-kind. He was strong-willed and stubborn at times but also had a caring heart, a wonderful sense of humor,...

Jillian M. Woodbury

Jillian M. Woodbury

Nov 13, 2023

Jillian M. Woodbury (40) of Dover, NH, formerly of Lynn, MA, died on Monday, November 13, 2023 while surrounded by loving family at the Wentworth Douglas Hospital after battling a lengthy illness.  Jillian will be fondly remembered for her kind spirit, her warmth and generosity, and her beautiful smile that lit up every room she walked in to. Jillian was...

George Elliott Neily

George Elliott Neily

Nov 12, 2023

George Elliott Neily of Rochester NH passed away peacefully in his home on November 12, 2023 He was the only child of Graydon Elliott Neily and Grace Ellen (Pierce) Neily of Groveland , MA . He was born on August 12, 1941 in Haverhill , MA. He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Katherine E (Walsh ) Neily...

Romona Robertson

Romona Robertson

Nov 8, 2023

Romona Robertson born in Franconia, NH on October 15, 1938 died at her home in North Berwick, ME on November 8, 2023 with loved ones by her side. She was the beloved daughter of Harry and Martha (Smith) Bellen. The name Romona means protecting hands or wise protector. This was a fitting name for our loved one. She was never...

Tina M. Pike

Tina M. Pike

Nov 7, 2023

Tina M. Pike (nee Lapierre), 61, of Rochester, NH, passed away on November 7, 2023, in Rochester. She was born on August 16, 1962, in Rochester, NH, to the late Rene and Shirley Lapierre. Tina was a self-employed caretaker of homes, and she excelled at her career, serving many wealthy clients. She was known for her excellent cooking skills and...

Dennis Eugene Thompson

Dennis Eugene Thompson

Nov 3, 2023

Dennis Eugene Thompson, 72, of Rochester, NH, passed away peacefully at home, with his wife by his side, on November 3, 2023. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1951 to George and Muriel (Caswell) Thompson. He graduated from Dover High School in 1969 and attended the Northeast Institute of Industrial Technology, earning his diploma in Technical Drafting and Design....

Zachary Robinson

Zachary Robinson

Nov 3, 2023

Zachary Robinson of Dover, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023. Zachary was born on August 6, 1992, to parents, Trina Cotter and Stanley Cotter. Zachary was only 31 years old. Zachary had been battling with his mental health and addiction. He strived to do better and wanted to help others better their lives as well. Our...

Harris Twitchell Sr

Harris Twitchell Sr

Nov 3, 2023

Rochester NH-Harris Twitchell Sr,87, of Whitehall rd. died Friday November 3, 2023, at Watson Fields in Dover NH. Born October 5, 1936, in Rochester NH to Franklin and Doris (Dorr) Twitchell. Harris is a lifelong resident of Rochester. He worked as a full-time firefight in the City of Rochester. He retired in 1990 as assistant chief. Harris was a quiet...

Junellen (Osborne) Chase

Junellen (Osborne) Chase

Nov 1, 2023

Junellen (Osborne) Chase passed away at home peacefully with family by her side on November 1, 2023.  Carrying on her beautiful legacy are her daughters, Shana (& Jon) Ellis and Kara (& Jay) Landry of Rochester, NH; her grandchildren Jordan, Connor, Ryan and Kate; her sister, Gloria (Osborne) Buttrick; her Godchildren Jon, Catherine, Ren, Candi, and Jim.  She is also...

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