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Glennwood Eugene Rabideau

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

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

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

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

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 School in...

Kathleen Gorski

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Charles Keen

Charles Keen

Mar 4, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Keen, 76, born on August 28, 1946, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, lost his courageous three year battle with cancer on March 4, 2023. He was married for 53 years to his loving wife, Lorraine (Lemoyne) Keen. He was a 30 year retiree from General Electric in Somersworth, New Hampshire.  He joined the Marine Corps  and served from 1964...

Tammy Cajar

Tammy Cajar

Mar 3, 2023

Tammy Cajar, 50, of Dover, NH passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2023 at the Hyder Family Hospice House, surrounded by family, after losing her battle to metastatic breast cancer. Tammy is survived by her significant other Jeremy St. Gelais, her daughter Shadai Gosselin, her mother Darlene Grassie, her father Roland Grassie and his wife Alice, her sister Michelle Baussmann...

Robert Marsh Jr.

Robert Marsh Jr.

Mar 2, 2023

Robert  Marsh Jr. of Falmouth, Maine passed away with his family at his side on March 2nd at Pinnacle Health & Rehab in North Berwick, Maine.  He was 91 years old. Robert was born May 29, 1931,  in Rochester, NH, the oldest son of the late Robert  Marsh Sr. and Louise (Page) Marsh.  Robert graduated from Spaulding High School, class...

Bradley Byron Loomis

Bradley Byron Loomis

Mar 1, 2023

Bradley (Brad) Byron Loomis, 87, of Rochester passed away on March 1, 2023 at the Hyder  Hospice House in Dover after a period of declining health.  He spent his last days on earth with friends and family. Brad was born on December 21,1935 in Franklin, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late Earl Loomis and Helen (Bradley)  Loomis Snyder. ...

Kim Paul Baril

Kim Paul Baril

Feb 22, 2023

Kim Paul Baril, 67, formerly of Auburn, Me. passed away at Portsmouth Regional hospital from heart failure on Wednesday February 22, 2023 after contracting pneumonia with further complications. He was surrounded by his wife and family members at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Barrington, N.H. and his brother, Dean Baril and Dean's...

Gregory S. Geer

Gregory S. Geer

Feb 20, 2023

Gregory Stephen Geer, 56 passed way on Monday, February 20 in his home from natural causes. Born in Dover NH on December 10, 1966, Gregg grew up in Barrington NH before moving to Freedom NH then Danville NH. Survived by his brother Chuck Geer from Rochester, NH, and Niece, Terrilynn and her husband Michael Lovly and their two children Josiah...

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