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Vern Charles Merrihew

Vern Charles Merrihew

Oct 21, 2022

Vern Charles Merrihew Jr, 82, of Rochester, NH passed peacefully on October 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lebanon NH on August 1, 1940, to the late Vern Sr and Violet (Bernard) Merrihew. Vern has lived and raised his family in Rochester for the past 53 years. He served in the United States Air...

Linda L. Smith

Linda L. Smith

Oct 15, 2022

Milton NH- Linda L. Smith, 77, of Old Wakefield Rd died Saturday October 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Born August 31, 1945, in Sanford Linda has lived in Milton for the past 62 years after moving from Lebanon, ME. She was employed by Albany International as a weaver until her retirement. She enjoyed...

Dennis Hancock

Dennis Hancock

Oct 13, 2022

Dennis Roy Hancock, 74, died Oct. 13, 2022 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Somersworth June 10, 1948 the son of Frank and Marie (Vanasse) Hancock. He was educated in Somersworth Schools and received an Associates Degree from ? He had been employed as an insurance agent with Provincial Life. Survivors include his...

Christine Brewster

Christine Brewster

Oct 13, 2022

Rochester, NH- Christine Brewster, 79, of Rochester passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, ME after a period of failing health. She was born June 11, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Frazer) Schalk.  Christine had resided in Rochester for the past 53 years previously living in Portsmouth,...

Steven D. Craigie

Steven D. Craigie

Oct 10, 2022

Steven D. Craigie 72 years old, passed away, Monday, Oct 10,2022 He will be missed by his wife of 47 years, Elaine W. Craigie, his daughter and son in law Martha and Douglas Hyde of Wolfeboro ,NH his son, Steven A Craigie and partner, Kimberly Perkins of Sanford Me. As well as his two grandchildren, Sara and Jacob Hyde and...

Gary E. Grant

Gary E. Grant

Oct 8, 2022

Rochester, Nh- Gary E. Grant, 65, passed away Saturday Oct. 8, 2022 at home after a period of failing health. He was born Oct. 13, 1956 in Rochester NH the son of the late Eugene and Rose (Bolduc) Grant. He has resided in Rochester for most of his life and had worked as a chef for Amtrack. He also worked...

Robert E. Robbins

Robert E. Robbins

Oct 8, 2022

Rochester, NH; Robert E. Robbins, 60, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2022 at his home in Rochester, NH. Robert was born in Waterville, ME on September 22, 1962 to Chester Leo Robbins and Cleo Anita (Russell) Robbins. Robert is survived by his mother Cleo Robbins of Clinton, ME; Step daughter Michele O'Donnell and her husband Kevin of Milford, MA;...

Lynne "Kip" Emery Potter Iii

Lynne "Kip" Emery Potter Iii

Oct 7, 2022

Lynne "Kip" Emery Potter III, 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Milton, NH on October 7, 2022. Kip is survived by his wife Virginia Potter of Milton, NH, his brother James Potter of Rochester, NH, son Jason Potter of Milton, NH, daughter Jamie Potter of Newmarket, NH, stepdaughter Lori Adams of Sanbornville, NH, stepdaughter Shelly Barnett of Rochester,...

Kathleen Mary Bremner

Kathleen Mary Bremner

Oct 5, 2022

Kathleen Mary (Stone) Bremner, 81 passed away October 05, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones at Mass General Hospital due to complications from heart surgery.  She was born December 11, 1940 in Tarrytown, NY.  Daughter of William and Paula (Scarparo) Stone.  Kathleen grew up in Tarrytown, NY, graduating from Sleepy Hollow High School in 1958.  She raised her four boys...

Jean "Jeana" Arnolda Wyndham

Jean "Jeana" Arnolda Wyndham

Oct 1, 2022

Eliot, ME - Jean "Jeana" Arnolda Wyndham, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Born May 22, 1944, in Lewiston Maine to the late Arnold and Winifred (Goddard) Wyndham. Jeana lived in Lisbon Falls Maine as a young child.  She often would talk about how her grandmother Elsie, a town clerk, would let her "make...

Evelyn B. Wheeler

Evelyn B. Wheeler

Sep 29, 2022

Evelyn B Wheeler 79 of Rochester N.H passed away Thursday September 29th 2022 after a sudden illness at Frisbie Memorial Hospital surrounded by her daughter and grandson. She was born January 3rd 1943 in New Durham Ridge N.H by John Berry Sr and Shirley Berry. She has a sister named Ruth Wallingford who she was very close to. Predeceased younger...

Jack Paul Hatfield

Jack Paul Hatfield

Sep 28, 2022

Jack P. Hatfield Sr. completed his life journey peacefully on September 28th 2022 after a period of failing health. Jack was born in Wichita, KS on July 15th 1948 to Selma (Kaufman) and Paul Hatfield, and grew up in his mother's home town of Moundridge KS. Jack had many fond memories of growing up in a small town with his...

Rebecca Jeanne Eddows

Rebecca Jeanne Eddows

Sep 27, 2022

Rebecca Jeanne Eddows Becca 4/15/94 - 9/27/22 Our precious daughter Becca has lost her very short but very valiant fight against cancer; it was a mere 10 days since her diagnosis. Becca was an amazing daughter, sister, friend, aunt, granddaughter, and niece.  In the community, she was a true bright light.  She taught preschool at Little Tree Education in Madbury,...

Armand K. Patch

Armand K. Patch

Sep 26, 2022

Armand K. Patch of Lebanon, ME passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 26, 2022.  He was 79 years young and still full of life. He was born on August 1, 1943 in Rochester, NH to the late Howard Patch and Madeline (Maxfield) Patch. He worked at GE for 40 plus years as a machinist.  After retirement he continued...

Joan Vachon

Joan Vachon

Sep 23, 2022

Joan Catherine Vachon of Lebanon, Maine lost her battle to cancer on Friday September 23,2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 19,1957 in Boston, Mass to the late Joseph Benham and Olive (McCarthy) Benham She is survived by her loving husband Joseph "Marty" Vachon Jr, daughters Jenny McCarthy, Jamie Stockford, Carrie Crockett, and son Joseph...

Clelia R Urcuioli

Clelia R Urcuioli

Sep 22, 2022

Clelia R. Urcuioli, 99, lifelong resident of Rochester, passed away on Thursday September 22,2022. She was predeceased by her parents Peter & Theresa (Rossi) Regis; her husband of 28 years Carmen J. Urcuioli; and her sisters Primina, Albertina, Ida, and Stella. She and her husband purchased her family's business, the Regis Fruit Store, and were the sole proprietors for many...

Lula Wright

Lula Wright

Sep 21, 2022

Lula "Lu" Wright, 87, formerly of Crockett St. Rochester, died peacefully with her family by her side, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Studley Home in Rochester, NH after a period of failing health. She was born on June 18, 1935 in Searsport, Maine to Kenneth and Frances Walker. She was married to the love of her life, John...

Elizabeth Ann Stone

Elizabeth Ann Stone

Sep 17, 2022

Elizabeth Ann (Atwood) Stone, 70, passed away on September 17, 2022 at her home with family by her side. She was born on June 23, 1952 in Ipswich, MA the daughter of Mary G. (Pooler) Atwood and Robert H. Atwood Sr. She attended local Barrington schools, Dover High School Class of 1970 and received a BA in History from Harvard...

Lisa Garland

Lisa Garland

Sep 16, 2022

Rochester NH- Lisa Garland, 55, lost her life after a long battle with many illnesses at Lahey Clinic in Burlington MA on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Lisa was born Nov. 22, 1966 in Rochester the daughter of the late Leo and Lena (Lemieux) Poulin. She has resided in Rochester her entire life. She had worked at Dunkin Donuts and Burger...

Shirley J. Hartford

Shirley J. Hartford

Sep 14, 2022

On Wednesday September 14, Shirley J. Hartford went to be with her Lord and Savior, she was 82. She was born June 2,1940 in Rochester the daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Woodman) King. Shirley has resided in Rochester her entire life and had worked as an LNA at the Rochester Manor, the Clipper Home and Riverside Rest Home...

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