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Wayne Scott Bourque

Wayne Scott Bourque

Feb 17, 2026

Wayne Scott Bourque, 68, passed away peacefully at home on February 17th, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with his beloved wife, Margaret, by his side.

Wayne was born on March 12th, 1957, in Dover, New Hampshire, to John and Anita Bourque. He is survived by his brothers, Paul, Chris, and Brian, and was predeceased by his siblings...

Susan Marie Boardman

Susan Marie Boardman

Feb 15, 2026

Susan Marie Boardman

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His faithful servants.” – Psalm 116:15

Susan Marie Boardman, 67, a faithful servant of Jesus, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2026. After courageously battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Sue finished her race with remarkable bravery, unwavering faith, and radiant joy. Even...

Frank Nelson

Frank Nelson

Feb 12, 2026

Frank Nelson passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, after a period of declining health.

Frank was born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, to Charles Lucien Nelson and Zelda (Ainsworth) Nelson. As a teenager, he moved with his family to New Hampshire, where he later made his home in Rochester.

Frank had a deep love for his wife and family. He especially enjoyed...

Douglas Donald Hume

Douglas Donald Hume

Feb 11, 2026

Douglas Hume, 68, passed away peacefully at home in Strafford, NH with his family by his side on February 11, 2026. Doug was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher, coach, and bass fisherman.

He was born to John (Jack) and Norma Hume of Malden, MA where he went to school and excelled in hockey. He attended the University of Massachusetts...

Terry Dwyer

Terry Dwyer

Feb 10, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, and grandmother Terry Dwyer, on February 10 at the age of 66.

Terry was the kind of person who could light up any room she entered. Truly the life of the party, she had a gift for bringing people together—whether through...

Henry Ralph Columbare, Jr.

Henry Ralph Columbare, Jr.

Feb 7, 2026

Henry Ralph Columbare Jr., 77, of Strafford, NH, passed away on the morning of February 7.

Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wendy Columbare (Lacroix); his son, Henry R. Columbare III; his daughter, Kerri L. Columbare-Fitzpatrick; his son-in-law, James Fitzpatrick; and his three granddaughters, Mackenzie, Dylan, and Raegan. He was predeceased by his father, Henry Sr., and his...

Joy E. Thomas

Joy E. Thomas

Feb 5, 2026

Rochester, NH- Joy E. Thomas, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 5th, two weeks after her 85th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband, Maynard “Gene” Thomas, of over 65 years.

Born on January 26, 1941, in Athens, Ohio, Joy was the daughter of the late Solomon and Edna (Russell) Goff and younger sister of Janet (Goff)...

Richard Albert Fisher

Richard Albert Fisher

Feb 4, 2026

Richard Albert Fisher, 69 years old of Rochester, NH, passed away on February 04, 2026, at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital.  

Richard was born in Stoneham, Mass on February 27, 1956.  He is the son of Albert and Irene (Barbato) Fisher.

Richard graduated from Exeter High School and went onto serve in the US Army.  Later he became a truck driver and was also...

Eugene Henderson

Eugene Henderson

Feb 4, 2026

Rochester – Eugene Henderson, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Birch Healthcare Center, following a period of declining health.

Born on December 23, 1937, in Rochester, NH, Eugene was the son of the late Stanley and Lucy (Gray) Henderson.

Eugene worked for many years as a foreman at Davidson Rubber. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red...

Ernest J. April, Jr.

Ernest J. April, Jr.

Feb 3, 2026

Ernest (Ernie) J. April, Jr., passed away on February 3, 2026, in hospice care in Wilmington, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. Born on April 14, 1940, in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Ernie was the son of Ernest J. April, Sr. and Marion April, who predeceased him, and spent his childhood and early teens in the Beverly and Lynn, MA communities. Ernie...

Ruth M Boulard

Ruth M Boulard

Feb 1, 2026

Ruth M. Boulard, 74, died Sunday Feb. 1, 2026 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover following a period of declining health.

She was born in Portland Me Nov. 6, 1951 the daughter of Wilfred and May (Fournier) Ferrante.

She had been employed as a Cosmetologists and nail tech. She loved to paint pets for her family and friends; she was a great artist...

Karin G. Coe

Karin G. Coe

Jan 31, 2026

It is with a heavy heart we announce that Karin G Coe 65, of 33 Chamberlin St Rochester NH passed on, on January 31, 2026 in Portsmouth hospital after a brief illness.

Karin was born May 20, 1960 in Bar Harbor Maine. Karin grew up in Rochester NH, graduating from Spaulding High School.

In January 1989, Karin started work in accounting at...

Karyn Ann Cleary

Karyn Ann Cleary

Jan 31, 2026

Karyn A. Cleary, 69, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1956, in Mount Vernon, New York, to the late Maureen and Arthur Cleary.

Karyn grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated from White Plains High School in 1974. She went on to attend the University of Richmond in...

Marilyn Fredricka Roderick

Marilyn Fredricka Roderick

Jan 29, 2026

Marilyn Roderick, 94 years old, of Strafford, NH passed away on January 29, 2026 at her home after a long and well lived life. She was born April 13, 1931 in Queens, NY to the late Mario and Eleanor Simboli. Marilyn spent her earlier years in the NYC area working in the city for Chemical Bank, to later be known...

Robert L. Arlin, Jr.

Robert L. Arlin, Jr.

Jan 28, 2026

Robert “Bob” Leslie Arlin, Jr., 63 of Rochester, NH passed away surrounded by family on January 28, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital following a stroke. Bob was a man of faith and loved his family deeply. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Bob was a reliable and hard worker-spending his working years as a baker, lobsterman, and most...

John David Meader

John David Meader

Jan 20, 2026

Farmington – John David Meader, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday January 20, 2026, at Watson Assisted Living, following a period of failing health.

Born August 31, 1938, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late John M. and Frieda (Abbott) Meader. David was a graduated of Spaulding High School class of 1956.

David worked for the State of NH Public...

Jarett Daniel Catlin

Jarett Daniel Catlin

Jan 16, 2026

Jarett Daniel Catlin, age 33, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Rochester NH on October 6,1992 and was raised in Farmington NH. Jarett was currently residing in Scott, Ohio with his wife.

Upon meeting Jarett the first thing you would notice would be his beautiful blue eyes and...

Patricia "Patsy" Kendall

Patricia "Patsy" Kendall

Jan 14, 2026

Patricia “Patsy” Cox Kendall, 85, of Durham, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Patsy was born on July 13, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Hadley and Ruth Cox and was raised in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from Wilmington Friends School in 1958 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sweet Briar College...

Virginia Colbath

Virginia Colbath

Jan 14, 2026

Virginia "Ginny"' Colbath, 94, of Sanbornville, NH passed away January 14, 2026 at Portsmouth Hospital, Portsmouth. NH.

She leaves behind a large family — her seven children: Sara and husband Richard Benner of Sanbornville, NH, Nancy Downs of Springvale, ME, Ricky Colbath of Sanbornville, NH, Bethany, Colbath and her partner James Cameron of Farmington, NH, Leeann Colbath of Sanbornville, NH, Randy...

Kenneth R. Spencer, Jr.

Kenneth R. Spencer, Jr.

Jan 12, 2026

Hudson, Fl - Kenneth R. Spencer, Jr. 61, passed away Monday January 12, 2026. 

Born November 18, 1964, in Rochester, NH he was the son of Barbara (Marcotte) Taffe. 

Ken was a graduate of Spaulding High School; he later served in the US Air Force. Ken started a long career with American Airlines for almost 30 years in several roles but worked...

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