Richard Omand
May 16, 2026
Richard Omand, a lifelong resident of Strafford, NH, passed away on Saturday, May 16th, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a long struggle with Parkinsons. He was 81.
Richard was the son of Robert (Bob) Omand and Bernice (Follansbee) Omand and grew up with his three sisters and three brothers at Twin Maple Farm on Province Road. Richard attended Austin Cate Academy...
Janet L. Walker
May 14, 2026
Barrington – Janet L. Walker, 72, passed away Thursday May 14, 2026.
Born April 13, 1954, in Dover, NH she was the daughter of the late Phillippe and Emily (Downs) Comtois.
Janet worked as a registered nurse for Frisbie Memorial Hospital for over 40 years. She was very proud of her career and the people she helped. She was also a devoted...
Kevin P. Brunelle
May 13, 2026
Kevin P. Brunelle, of Rochester, NH, passed away on May 13th, 2026 after a battle with lymphoma. He was born in Sanford, Maine to Richard C. Brunelle and Dolores (Houle) Brunelle Everett.
A child of the 1970s and the era of In Search of..., Kevin moved through the world with wonder permanently switched on. For him, there was always something just...
Grace Helen Constantine
May 11, 2026
Grace Helen Constantine, 92, passed away Monday evening from a short, unexpected illness. Grace was more commonly known as Helen.
She was born in 1933 in Stigler, OK. to Grace Beatrice and James Napoleon Baxter. In her teens her family moved to Earlimart, CA., and later to Spokane, WA., where she graduated high school. Public speaking was among her school activities....
Anne Farnum Huckins
May 6, 2026
Anne Farnum Huckins, of Strafford, NH, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, surrounded by family and love. She was 97.
Born in Concord, NH, she was the daughter of Everett and Grace (Gile) Farnum. She grew up in Pembroke, NH, and maintained a lifelong connection to the town cherishing the close circle of extended family and dear friends she had...
Walter Reginald King
May 4, 2026
Walter King, 90 years old of Wolfeboro, NH; formerly of Rochester NH, passed away on May 4, 2026, after a brief period of declining health.
Walter was born November 13, 1935, in Rochester, NH to the late Reginald and Isabelle King. He grew up in Durham NH, attending Dover High School, graduating in 1953. From there he attended the University of...
Dannie Lee Beddie
May 2, 2026
Dannie Lee Beddie, 66 years old of Farmington, NH, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. He was born on August 23, 1959, in Morrisville, VT to the late Mr. Robert G. Beddie Sr and Mrs. Georgianna (Boyce) Beddie.
Dannie grew up in Morrisville, VT, graduating in 1977 from People’s Academy. He went on...
David W. "Froggie" Caplette
Apr 27, 2026
David W. “Froggie” Caplette, 74, passed away at home on April 27, 2026, after a period of failing health. He was born on January 9, 1952 in Rochester, NH to the late Wilfred and Doris (Gray) Caplette.
David grew up in Rochester, NH attending Gonic and Rochester schools. He was a member of the Spaulding High School graduating class of 1970.
After...
Marie Thibodeau
Apr 23, 2026
Marie Thibodeau, 78, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away April 23, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Marie was born on January 20, 1948, in Rochester, New Hampshire, to the late Maurice and Mildred Bedard. She grew up in Rochester and spent most of her life there. She attended Spaulding High School, graduating in 1966.
Marie worked many jobs throughout her life...
Edward Anthony Bober
Apr 23, 2026
Edward Anthony Bober, 79 years old, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Mass General Hospital from heart failure. He was born on December 17, 1946, in Salem, Ohio, to Mary (Fisher) Bober and Vincent Joseph Bober. He had one brother Vincent J. Bober, his wife Barbara, two nieces and one nephew.
Edward moved to New Hampshire in 1963. He...
April J. Wilson
Apr 20, 2026
April Joan Wilson, 38, of Strafford, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1988, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Linda Coughlin and Frederick Wilson.
April was raised in Strafford, where she attended local elementary schools and later graduated from Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, Class of 2006. She went on to begin...
Rocky Lee Garland
Apr 17, 2026
Rocky Garland, 76, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026.
Born in Lewiston, Maine, Rocky was the beloved son of Robert Garland and Gladys “Micki” Garland. He built a life rooted in hard work, family, and the simple joys that brought people together.
Rocky was a certified CDL truck driver, known for his strong work ethic and dedication....
Steven A. Tate
Apr 12, 2026
Dover – Steven A. Tate, 71, passed away Sunday April 12, 2026, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.
Born March 1, 1955, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Arnold Tate and JoAnn (Unglaub) Wyndham.
Steven loved his cats and was a classic rock enthusiast, but a lover of many types of music, and...
Evelyn Adelaide Blanchette
Apr 11, 2026
Evelyn A. Evans Blanchette, 95, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. She was born March 30, 1931, in Rochester N.H. Daughter of the late Eleanor Evans.
Evelyn resided in Rochester all her life and worked in area shoe shops and the former IMC. She was a past president of the Emblem Club #40.
She loved playing and taking care of her...
Luke Carlyle Billings
Apr 10, 2026
Luke Carlyle Billings, 92, of Rochester, NH, born January 4, 1934. He passed away after a period of failing health on April 10, 2026, at his home. He was the son of the late Luke D. and Florence (Stevens) Billings, and he lived exactly the way he wanted to, right up until the end.
Luke was not a complicated man. He...
Yuri Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Yuri Smith, of the Town of Milton, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old. The daughter of Josei Kuwae and Matsuru Kuwae, and the sister of nine lively and dynamic siblings. She was born on June 5, 1932, in Itoman-Cho, Okinawa.
Yuri worked on Kadena Air Force Base in...
Esther Fortin
Apr 7, 2026
Esther Fortin 97 of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026
Esther lived a life centered on kindness, generosity and service to others. She was known by all who met her as someone who was always willing to help, offering her time and talent, and compassion without hesitation. For decades she was a devoted member of the salvation army,...
Beth Adele Dunham
Apr 5, 2026
Beth Dunham (Augenstein), age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Wentworth Senior Living in Portsmouth, NH, with family at her side. Following a courageous fight with Lewy Body Dementia, Beth leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her loved ones.
Born in Massachusetts to Edmund and Gwendolyn, Beth was the sister of Barbara,...
Nancy K. Junkins
Apr 4, 2026
Rochester – Nancy K. Junkins, 62, passed away Saturday April 4, 2026, at the Hyder Hospice House following a period of failing health.
Born December 30, 1963, she was the daughter of Charles Pickering and Hilda (Beck) Karas.
Nancy enjoyed coloring, playing solitaire and watching Family Feud. Her favorite animals were pigs, and she had many decorations and books about them.
Members of...
Joseph M. Belanger
Apr 1, 2026
Rochester – Joseph M. Belanger, 55, passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
Born January 10, 1971, in Rochester, NH the son of Richard Belanger and Beverly Taylor.
Joe was born and raised in Rochester and had worked for Rochester Truck both towing and as a diesel technician. He was very passionate and devoted to his job. He loved towing and the...
