Bridgette R. Barnes
Apr 6, 2023
Bedford, NH- Bridgette R. "Cookie" Barnes, 61, formerly of 2 Dover Street, Dover, NH passed  away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Bedford Hills Center in Bedford, NH. She was born July 12, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Billy and Johnetta (Norman) Harris Cookie worked as a debt collector for Simm Associates. Bridget loved to cook, dance...
Roxanne M. Shea
Apr 6, 2023
Roxanne M. Shea (nee LeClair, formerly Guldbrandsen and Luscomb), 66, born May 24, 1956 in Rochester, New Hampshire, died April 6, 2023 at home in Alton, New Hampshire after a period of failing health. Mailing Address: PO Box 211, Old Wolfeboro Road, Alton, New Hampshire 03809 Roxanne M. Shea was a bold personality, vivid storyteller, letter-writer, and host of many...
Patricia C. Dunlap
Apr 5, 2023
Patricia C. Dunlap of Rochester died April 5 while visiting her brother, Rod Dunlap, in Homewood, IL. A lifelong resident of Rochester, she was born on November 6, 1926 of parents Ralph and Ruth (Blakslee) Dunlap. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School. During her career she held various positions with the Rochester City Clerk Office and the Rochester...
John Wade
Apr 3, 2023
John Wade 74 of Rochester NH passed away April 3, 2023 after battling a long illness holding his daughters hands. He was a hard dedicated worker at the Passport Center in Portsmouth, NH. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Rochester Elks. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Before he got sick he would take trips to NY to hunt...
Bethany Louise Wirick
Apr 2, 2023
Bethany Louise Wirick, 27, formerly of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away April 2, 2023, in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was born on January 14, 1996, in Rochester, New Hampshire, to Rebecca Wirick and Scott Williamson. Bethany preferred to be called Beth. When Beth was younger, she loved art and wanted to go to school for it, specifically tattoo artistry. She took...
Barbara L. Hunt Taylor
Mar 30, 2023
Barbara L. Taylor, age 97, passed away after a long and full life on March 30, 2023, after a brief illness. Barbara was born on January 13, 1926, in Rochester, NH. After graduating from Spaulding High School in 1944 she attended McIntosh College and graduated as a legal secretary. In 1947, she married Herbert E. Taylor, and they went on...
Glennwood Eugene Rabideau
Mar 30, 2023
Glenwood Eugene Rabideau, a singer, songwriter, musician, and former U.S. Marine, passed away surrounded by his family on March 30, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in West Stewartstown, NH, Glenn grew to love singing and making music. After serving his country in the Marines for six years during Vietnam he spent many decades in various country and rock...
Zakery Wallace
Mar 26, 2023
Zakery Wallace, 34, passed Sunday March 26th 2023, after a brief illness, with his family by his side. Zakery was born July 2 1988 in Dover NH to Kimberly (Waterhouse) Wallace of Rochester NH and David Wallace of Sanford ME. After graduating in 2006 from Nashua North High School Nashua NH, Zakery started his career as a cook/chef at the...
Robert J. Thompson
Mar 25, 2023
Dover NH-Robert J. Thompson,81, formerly of Old State Rd in Epping died March 25, 2023 after a period of failing health. Born December 7, 1941, in Auburn Me to John and Mary (McLaughlin) Thompson. Robert has lived in Epping since 1989 after moving from Milton NH. He enjoyed word search puzzles, Dixieland music and especially loved ice cream. Members of...
Neal H. Hastings
Mar 25, 2023
Neal H Hastings, 85, of Stra?ord, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday March 25th. Born June 12, 1937, in Norwalk, CT. He was the son of the late Henry and Vivian (Hopps) Hastings. Neal resided in Stra?ord for most of his life, with his late wife Sandra. Neal worked for many years at Iafola Construction Company in Portsmouth...
Patricia L. Fabian
Mar 24, 2023
We regretfully announce the passing of Patricia L. Fabian of Rochester, NH on March 24, 2023. Patricia was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully at her home at The Residence at Silver Square in Dover, NH. Patricia was born on June 16th, 1933, in Rochester, NH to her parents Wilfred and Arlene Lessard. After graduating from Spaulding High...
Kathleen Gorski
Mar 22, 2023
Farmington NH-Kathleen Gorski,77, formerly , of Governors Rd. in Farmington died March 22, 2023, at the Wentworth Douglass Hospital after a period of failing health. Born July 23, 1945, in Pittsburg Pa. to George and Virginia (Conway) Felton. Kathleen has lived in Farmington since 2006 after moving from Chelmsford Ma. She was an elementary teacher with the City of Lowell...
Edward Paul Vacca
Mar 22, 2023
Edward Paul Vacca, 73, passed away March 22, 2023 peacefully and surrounded by family at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born September 7, 1949 in Watertown, MA to Ralph and Anna Vacca. Ed, known as Uncle Eddie by his friends, graduated from Watertown High School in 1968 and continued to Newton Technical School. While still in high school in 1967,...
Robert H. Desmith
Mar 18, 2023
Robert H. DeSmith passed away at the age of 91 on March 18, 2023 in Rochester, New Hampshire. Known as Bob by his family and many friends, he lived the majority of his adult life in West Simsbury, Connecticut. Born in Rochester, New York, he graduated from the University of Rochester, where he met his wife, Beverly (nee Wheeler) DeSmith....
Gladys Jordan Heald
Mar 15, 2023
Strafford, NH- Gladys Jordan (Addison) Heald, 103, of Province Road passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at home after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1920 in Melrose, MA, the daughter of the late Carl and Emma Mae (Jordan) Addison. Gladys has resided fulltime in Strafford since 1978. She was a longtime member of the Bow Lake Free...
Carolyn Stevenson Bedford
Mar 12, 2023
Carolyn Stevenson Bedford passed away March 12, 2023. She was born to true New Hampshirestock in the farmhouse that had belonged to her family since the mid-1800's. Both sides of herfamily could trace their roots back in New Hampshire into the early 19th century, with a fewbranches even into the 17th. Family lore tells us that her birth was celebrated...
Harry Libby Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Harry Libby Jr, 63, of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at Riverside Rest Home, surrounded by his family. Harry was a gentle and kind soul who enjoyed the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and banging on demo cars. He really liked animals and had a soft spot for horses. He also enjoyed hanging out in the garage...
Donald "Brooksey" E. Brooks Jr.
Mar 10, 2023
Donald "Brooksey" Brooks, 56, passed away from respiratory failure on March 10, 2023. Born on September 6, 1966 in Rochester, New Hampshire, he was the son of Donald Brooks Sr. and Sharon Ann Ray (Hall). Donnie was a lifelong resident of Rochester except for a short time when he lived in California as a child. Donnie graduated from Spaulding High...
Michael Scott Benoit
Mar 8, 2023
Farmington NH-Michael Scott Benoit,67, of Balsam Dr in Farmington NH, died March 8, 2023 at his home after a sudden illness. Born August 13, 1955, in Putnam CT, he is the son of Helen Benoit. Mike lived in the Rochester area most of life before moving to Farmington. Mike had many great qualities about him, he was a big-hearted teddy...
James "Jay" Cullen
Mar 5, 2023
Rochester NH-James "Jay" Cullen,52, of Buffy St, died Monday March 6, 2023 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. Born November 26, 1970, in Lynn Ma. He is the son of David and Diana (Colby) Cullen. James has lived in Rochester most of his life. He enjoyed flying his drones, music and having a good time. He will be...
