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Kenneth Alden Lane

Kenneth Alden Lane

Nov 23, 2025

Kenneth Alden Lane, 77, passed away at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The son of the late William and Phyllis Lane, Kenneth was born in Quincy, MA on April 28, 1948.

A graduate of Spaulding High School and the University of New Hampshire, Ken worked as a Master Electrician.

Kenneth is survived by his spouse, Pamela...

Alida Bermingham

Alida Bermingham

Nov 19, 2025

Alida Louise (Nault) Bermingham passed away peacefully at 91 years old on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family.

Although she was fond of many activities, Alida’s greatest joy by far was being a mother. She is survived by her four children: James Bermingham of Portsmouth, NH; Kathleen Bermingham and wife Carol Strecker of Fayette, ME; Alida Levier Bermingham of Farmington, NH;...

Janice Inman

Janice Inman

Nov 19, 2025

Rochester, NH — Janice Inman, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19th, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on January 13th, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, Janice was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion Webb. She spent many years as a devoted homemaker, raising her children and creating a home filled with care,...

Wendy R. Richardson

Wendy R. Richardson

Nov 18, 2025

Rochester – Wendy R. Richardson, 53, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025, at her home following a period of failing health.

Born January 11, 1972, in Agana Guam, she was the daughter of Frederick and Carolyn (Boyers) Richardson, Jr.

Wendy loved spending time outdoors fishing, camping and kayaking. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Members of her family include...

Dulcie Dunton

Dulcie Dunton

Nov 18, 2025

Dulcie I. Dunton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on July 16, 1931, in Chiswick, London, England, she was the cherished daughter of Winnie (Bear) and Frederick Bear.

Dulcie grew up in London, where she went to school and worked as an assistant to a photographer and later as a...

Doris Pauline (Desmarais) Lavoie

Doris Pauline (Desmarais) Lavoie

Nov 15, 2025

Doris Pauline (Desmarais) Lavoie passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Watson Fields Assisted Living in Dover, NH.

Doris was born on August 12, 1930, in Springvale, Maine to the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. and Albertine (Plante) Desmarais.

She married the love of her life, Leo (Joe), on January 31, 1948. The two were married for 60 years...

Kathleen Rioux

Kathleen Rioux

Nov 12, 2025

Kathleen “Kay” Rioux, 88, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Born and raised in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, she was the daughter of William and Sarah (McCarron) Meehan.

A longtime resident of Rochester, New Hampshire, Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Moose” Rioux, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. She found her greatest joy in...

Nancy L. Eisaman

Nancy L. Eisaman

Nov 11, 2025

Rochester, NH – Nancy L. Eisaman, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 19, 1935, in Ligonier, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ford and Helen (Marker) Menoher. Nancy spent her childhood riding ponies and playfully teasing her siblings as the baby of the family. Summers...

Jennifer Britton

Jennifer Britton

Nov 7, 2025

Jennifer Lee Britton died peacefully Friday, November 7th, 2025. She was born in Rochester, January 11, 1972, the daughter of the late Paul J. Britton and Elaine Britton originally of Rochester, NH. She leaves her mother, Elaine of Bradenton, FL, brother Christopher Britton of Haverhill, MA, sister Kimberly Bourque and her husband Jacob Bourque of Somersworth, her aunt Sun-Chae Letendre...

Grace Leone

Grace Leone

Nov 7, 2025

LEBANON, Maine — Grace Leone, a beloved matriarch, community leader, and lifelong Granger, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 7, 2025. She was 94 years old.

Born in Albion, Maine on March 21, 1931, Grace was the daughter of Harry and Frances Germon. She was raised in both East Rochester, New Hampshire, and Lebanon, Maine, where from...

Douglas J. Shave

Douglas J. Shave

Nov 1, 2025

Lebanon, ME – Douglas J. “Pig Man” Shave, 63, passed away November 1, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health.

Born December 18, 1961, in Dover, NH he was the son of the late Edward and Ethel (Boston) Shave.

Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming especially breeding and raising pigs, but above all he...

Kevin Scott Flanagan

Kevin Scott Flanagan

Oct 30, 2025

Kevin Scott Flanagan 62, of Rochester NH., loving son, brother, and uncle passed away on Thursday, October 30th after a brief illness.

Kevin was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1981.. While at Spaulding, Kevin excelled in Baseball and played on the Allstar Teams. He was one hell of a ball player and second baseman..and as many would say..he...

Nancy Saltzman

Nancy Saltzman

Oct 29, 2025

It is with extreme sadness that the family shares the passing of their loved one Nancy Evelyn Saltzman, 88, of Crockett Street, Rochester NH has passed to join family members in Heaven on October 29, 2025, Born in Haverhill Mass on December 20, 1936, to John Earl and Evelyn (Tuck) Earl, Nancy was the first of 3 children.

While in High...

Samuel L. Bernier Jr.

Samuel L. Bernier Jr.

Oct 28, 2025

Samuel L Bernier Jr of Lebanon Maine, passed away October 28, 2025 at his home with family by his side. After graduating from                            Spaulding HS Sam entered the US Navy. After which he worked for for the telephone company and then became an electronic technician until his...

Shawn J. Markham

Shawn J. Markham

Oct 28, 2025

Gonic – Shawn J. Markham, 50, passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.

Born May 21, 1975, in Exeter, NH he was the son of Arthur and Sharon (Butler) Markham.

Shawn took great pride in his work as a painter for Real Quality Painting. He loved his family beyond measure, and second to his family was...

Bruce Furbush

Bruce Furbush

Oct 25, 2025

Bruce Furbush, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Maine, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born on August 2nd, 1939, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Bruce was the son of the late Erlon H. Furbush and Thirza (McGrath) Giera. Bruce dedicated much of his professional life to Furbush Oil Company....

Annette M. Call

Annette M. Call

Oct 25, 2025

Barrington, NH — Annette M. Call, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous five-year battle with ALS. Throughout her illness, Annette never lost her optimism, warmth, or sense of humor—always maintaining a positive outlook on life that inspired everyone who knew her.

Born on November 27, 1967, she...

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Oct 22, 2025

Bruce S. Robinson, 65, died Wed. Oct. 22, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Dover the son of Edmond and Loretta (Bolduc) Robinson.

He had been employed as a Carpenter

Bruce loved football and was a huge New England Patriots fan.

He was predeceased by his brothers Dale and John.

He is survived by his wife...

Shannon Lee Lemelin

Shannon Lee Lemelin

Oct 22, 2025

Shannon Lee (Wentworth) Lemelin passed away peacefully on October 22,2025 surrounded by love, after a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. She was born in Salem Massachusetts and grew up in Middletom Massachusetts before moving to Rochester New Hampshire. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School. She enjoyed working with the public until her son, Kyle was born. The next...

Billye Murry Waldron

Billye Murry Waldron

Oct 21, 2025

Strafford – Billye Murry Waldron, 94, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2025, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital following a period of failing health.

Born October 9, 1931, in Canyon Texas and raised in Happy Texas. She was the daughter of the late Carroll R. and Audrey Lee (Markham) Hancock.

After high school, Billye attended college for journalism. She met George in 1953 and...

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