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Albert E. Theroux

Albert E. Theroux

Feb 7, 2023

Albert E. Theroux, 79, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Langdon Place in Dover after a long valiant battle with cancer. Albert was born in Rochester, N.H. on September 19, 1943, the son of Emile and Lorraine (Gourgue) Theroux and was a lifelong resident of Gonic.  Before his retirement from General Electric in Somersworth, NH, Albert served in the United...

Kathleen (Kay) Sanfacon

Kathleen (Kay) Sanfacon

Feb 5, 2023

Kathleen "Kay" Sanfacon, 95, of 1 Heron Way Barrington, NH, passed away on February 5th, 2023. A vibrant and loving woman, Kay lit up any room she entered with her sharp wit and infectious laughter. Born in Rochester, NH, on March 13, 1927, she lived a full life rich with love, family, and music. Kay was a graduate of St....

Danny Chester Warden

Danny Chester Warden

Jan 30, 2023

My Beloved brother Danny Chester Warden born in Berlin NH August 2, 1957, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully January 30, 2023, at Portsmouth Hospital with his sister Nita by his side Danny was a traveler, most of the time on foot and would always come home with many interesting stories. He was an avid fisherman. Danny...

Palma (Pam) Rita Gravel

Palma (Pam) Rita Gravel

Jan 27, 2023

Palma (Pam) Rita Gravel (Descheneaux), age 90, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 27th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 18, 1932 in Rochester NH, the daughter of Flora (Boivin) Deschneaux and Arthur Descheneaux. Pam attended Holy Rosary Elementary School until the 7th grade and then she went to the Presentation of Mary Academy,...

Edwin Newcomb Lowell

Edwin Newcomb Lowell

Jan 25, 2023

Edwin Newcomb Lowell of Rochester, NH passed away on January 25, 2023. He was born in Portland, ME on October 27, 1926. His parents were Elwin Wendal Lowell and Helen Mae (Newcomb) Lowell. Brother and sisters; Arnold, Kenneth, Myra, Erline, and Evelyn. He is predeceased by his daughter Donna Moore and his grandson. He is survived by his granddaughter Leonna...

Adam Kirk Crothers

Adam Kirk Crothers

Jan 20, 2023

Adam Kirk Crothers, Age 40, of Jaffrey NH, Passed away peacefully and pain free on January 20, 2023 while in Hospice care due to Liver Failure. Adam was born in Rochester, NH on April 1, 1982 to Carol McCarthy and David Crothers. Adam was predeceased by his father David in 2021. Adam is survived by his five children; Isaiah, Zachaury,...

Genofeva Rowe Glidden

Genofeva Rowe Glidden

Jan 17, 2023

Genofeva Rowe Glidden, age 92, of Dover Point Road, Dover, NH, passed away on January 17, 2023 after a 7 week battle with complications from gall bladder surgery. Genofeva was born on November 24, 1930 to Markus and Theresa (Wagner) Frankenberger in Pocking, Bavaria, Germany.   After World War II she followed two of her sisters to Rochester, NH.  She met...

James "Jim" Nelson Avery

James "Jim" Nelson Avery

Jan 17, 2023

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of James, (Jimmy, Jim ) N. Avery age 66 on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, yielding to a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He passed away in the comfort of his own home with his family by his side. Jim was born on October 19, 1956, at the York Harbor hospital...

Wayne Morris Higgins

Wayne Morris Higgins

Jan 12, 2023

Wayne Morris Higgins, 80, of Rochester, NH passed away at Wentworth Douglass Hospital on January 12, 2023 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 1, 1942 in Claremont, NH, Wayne was the son of the late Stephen and Avis (Randall) Higgins. Wayne graduated in 1962 from Spaulding High School in Rochester, NH. Always...

Janet A Senechal

Janet A Senechal

Jan 11, 2023

Rochester, NH; Janet A. Senechal, age 65, passed away at the Hyder Family Hospice House on Wednesday January 11, 2023.

Janet Kothman

Janet Kothman

Jan 10, 2023

Milton NH-Janet Kothman,78, of Hare Rd died January 10,2023 at the Hyder Family Hospice in Dover. Born July 12, 1944, in Rochester NH to Harold and Yolande (Breton) Hildreth. Janet is a lifelong resident of Rochester and was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1962. She worked as a secretary for Perot Systems for many years. She was...

Annie I Lingard

Annie I Lingard

Jan 10, 2023

Rochester NH- Annie I (Hawkins) Lingard, 84, died January 10, 2023, at the Rochester Manor after a long illness. Born October 8, 1938, in Rochester NH to William and Olive (Smith) Hawkins. Annie grew up in Strafford, NH where she also graduated from Austin Cate Academy, moving to Rochester in 1962 after getting married to her late husband Warren Lingard....

Eleanor L. Harding

Eleanor L. Harding

Jan 10, 2023

We woefully inform you of the passing of Eleanor L.(Blaisdell) Harding of Rochester, NH on Tuesday, January10th, 2023, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & HospiceCare, at Dartmouth Hitchcock. She was born July 27th, 1943to Willard & Ruth Blaisdell of East Rochester, NH. She grewup on Salmon Falls Rd & graduated from Spaulding in 1961.After graduation, she moved to...

Arthur Gilbert

Arthur Gilbert

Jan 9, 2023

Arthur Gilbert, 99, a lifelong resident of Rochester passed away after a period of failing health on Monday, January 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Known to many as Gil, Arthur was born July 4, 1923 in Rochester, NH to Arthur Gilbert Sr. and Blanche (Rowe). He graduated from Spaulding High School with the Class of 1943. After graduation,...

Mary Louise Burke

Mary Louise Burke

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Louise (Dumas) Burke - Obituary Mary Louise (Dumas) Burke of Milton, NH passed away on Friday January 6th, 2023, at Wentworth Dougles Hospital in Dover, NH. Mary was born on June 24th, 1948, to Ralph and Pearl Dumas in Peabody, MA. She married the love of her life Joseph Burke Sr on November 10th, 1964, spending their time together...

Danielle Marie Coffin

Danielle Marie Coffin

Jan 6, 2023

Danielle Marie Coffin Aka Dee passed away at her home in Milton NH on January 6, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 12 years Wade Coffin; 5 Beautiful Daughters Katilin, Cheyenne, Skylar, Sofia and Hannah; Her Mother Brenda MCcary of Rochester, NH; her grandmother Hazel Poulin of Milton, NH; Her brother Eric O'Connor of Somersworth, NH; Her sister...

Kenneth Paul Saunders

Kenneth Paul Saunders

Jan 6, 2023

Rochester, NH - Kenneth Paul Saunders, age 74 passed away peacefully at his home on Friday January 6, 2023. He was surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born in Framingham, MA on August 31, 1948. He graduated from Holliston High School in Holliston, MA in 1966. He joined the US Navy and served on the USS Fresno LST-1182 out of...

Irene Claire Davis

Irene Claire Davis

Jan 2, 2023

Rochester, NH - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Claire Davis, 81. Irene passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and great-grandmother. Irene is now reunited with the love of her life, her husband Robert "Bob" Davis. She married Bob in 1960 and was blessed...

Richard Alden Nelson

Richard Alden Nelson

Jan 1, 2023

Strafford, NH - Richard Alden Nelson, 87, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday January 1, 2023. Born October 4, 1935, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late William and Elsie (Norman) Nelson. He grew up in Strafford and graduated from Austin-Cate Academy. He was drafted into the service during the Korean War and trained as a...

Ellen Warren Malcomson

Ellen Warren Malcomson

Jan 1, 2023

Ellen Warren Malcomson went home to be with her Lord on January 1, 2023.  She was 93 years old.  Ellen was born on September 29, 1929 in Pennsylvania.  Ellen was a wonderful and godly example of a lady, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was married for 73 years to her husband James, who predeceased her by 6 days.  She...

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