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Ashanti Naeshia Cox

Ashanti Naeshia Cox

Jul 23, 2022

Ashanti Naeshia Cox.,29, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Friday, July 23, 2022, in Berwick, M.E Ashanti was born in Tampa, Florida, to the late Nadine Young and Arthur Cox. Ashanti had the type of energy that grasped everyone's attention in the room. She grew up in Rochester School systems, and graduated from Bud Carlson Academy then went on to...

Darlene Harrington

Darlene Harrington

Jul 18, 2022

Darlene was born in Rochester, New Hampshire. She was raised and lovingly cared for by her family. Although Darlene had severe mental disablitlies and could not talk, read, write or care for herself, she enjoyed life immensely. She was always laughing. She was very curious and loved to go places. She loved the lake and the ocean. She loved good...

Helene Carle

Helene Carle

Jul 17, 2022

Helene Carle, 72, of Dover, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 17, 2022. Helene grew up in Somersworth, NH where she attended Somersworth High School. During her high school years she was a very active member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She belonged to Dover Assembly #14 where she held...

Lynda Jean Edgerly

Lynda Jean Edgerly

Jul 17, 2022

Lebanon, ME.- Lynda Jean Hastings Edgerly, 61, passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness. Lynda was born April 25, 1961 in Rochester NH the daughter of Neal Hastings Sr. and the late Sandra (Waterhouse) Hastings. Lynda was a graduate of Spaulding High School. She has resided in this area all of her life where she had several...

Virginia N Noel

Virginia N Noel

Jul 15, 2022

Rochester Virginia N. Noel, 96, died peacefully surrounded by family members on Friday July 15, 2022 at Langdon Place Assisted Living Facility in Dover, NH . She was born on September 20,1925, in Somerville Ma., the daughter of Francis and Mildred Coit. She is survived by 3 sons, Richard A. and his wife Jean, of Berwick Maine, Steven W. and...

Beverly J. Furbush

Beverly J. Furbush

Jul 13, 2022

Lebanon, ME - Beverly J. Furbush, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a long period of failing health.  She was born on Oct 7, 1940 in Rochester, NH, the daughter of William and Virginia (Dunnells) Giera. She retired from BJ's wholesale club after 20 years of dedication to the Portsmouth store. Bev enjoyed gardening,...

Leslie Bragdon Labranche

Leslie Bragdon Labranche

Jul 11, 2022

Leslie Bragdon LaBranche -August 22,1962-July 11, 2022 A loving mother, wife and devoted mimi. Passed of natural causes at the age of 59.Born August 22nd, 1962, the daughter of Glenda Osgood Gallant and the late Charles Bragdon. Wife of 39 years to Richard LaBranche Jr, Mother to Jennifer LaBranche Teague and Stacie LaBranche. Mimi to Arianna Teague and Olivia Teague....

Terrence George Higgins

Terrence George Higgins

Jul 11, 2022

Terrence George Higgins passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 from pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester, NH on April 8, 1947, Terry's name was selected by his two older brothers, Jim and Jack, who named him after a popular comic strip, Terry and the Pirates. His childhood in Hooksett was filled with sports and outdoor...

Frank Morneault

Frank Morneault

Jul 9, 2022

Frank Morneault, 87, of East Rochester, went to rest peacefully at his home with his wife of 44 years, Nancy, holding his hand. Frank will remain forever in our hearts. Born in Dover on December 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Hughes) Morneault. Frank was a graduate of Dover High School, class of 1954....

Ronald S. Pine

Ronald S. Pine

Jul 7, 2022

Ronald S. "Ron" Pine, of Rochester, NH, passed away on July 7, 2022 at the age of 77, after a long period of failing health. Born on December 19, 1944 in Everett, MA, he was the son of the late Saul and Lottie (Braverman) Pine. Ron lived on Fourth Street in Chelsea, MA and attended Williams School, as well as...

Doreen S. Allen

Doreen S. Allen

Jul 7, 2022

Doreen S. Allen, of Rochester, NH passed away unexpectedly at Frisbie Memorial Hospital on July 7, 2022. Doreen was born September 25th, 1981 in Portsmouth, NH to Theodore M. Allen Sr. and Karen D. (Rhode) Allen. Doreen is survived by her parents, her two sons Terrence Allen and Tyrone Allen, her brother Theodore Allen Jr and many aunts, uncles, nieces...

Richard (Dick) A. Griffin

Richard (Dick) A. Griffin

Jul 6, 2022

Richard A. "Dick" Griffin, 80, of Alton NH passed away on July 6, 2022 after a long illness. The son of Arnold and Dorothea (Drew) Griffin, Dick grew up in New Castle, NH and attended New Castle and Portsmouth schools. He graduated from Portsmouth High School, Class of 1959. As the son of a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard machinist, he developed...

Michael L. Hastings

Michael L. Hastings

Jul 5, 2022

Barrington, NH- Michael Hastings, 57, of Second Crown Point Road died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Rochester, NH the son of Neal Hastings, Sr. and Madeline (Wells) Roberts and has resided in this area all of his life. Michael worked as an engineer for Local 4 of the International Union...

Irma Messenger

Irma Messenger

Jul 3, 2022

Irma Messenger, 95 of Strafford, NH. passed away at her home on  July 3,2022  surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1926 in Strafford, NH. The daughter of the late Ellsworth and Ora (Stanton) Berry. She was born in the house she resided in her whole life. She was a member of the Crown Point Baptist Church. She...

Helena Butler Mccue

Helena Butler Mccue

Jun 30, 2022

We are broken- hearted to announce the passing of our treasure of a mother, Helena Butler McCue on June 30, 2022. Born in Worcester, MA on February 6, 1921, she later graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee. She followed her passion becoming a buyer for Filenes department store in NYC with...

Lois E. Kingsbury

Lois E. Kingsbury

Jun 30, 2022

Lois E. Kingsbury of 47 A Charles Street, Rochester NH passed at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years William Kingsbury. She has been predeceased by her oldest son, Donald Kingsbury and by her parents, brothers and sister. She is survived by her brother, James Kingsbury and his wife Marylyn of Wolfeboro, NH, two...

Samatha Mckinstry

Samatha Mckinstry

Jun 28, 2022

Rochester Samantha McKinstry, 39, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday June 28, 2022. She was born in Dover the daughter of Patrick and Stephanie McKinstry. Survivors include her parents, son Christopher McKinstry, her sister Alexandria McKinstry and nephews Brian Landaverde-Ochoa and James Davis. She was a loving daughter, sister and a great mom. She attended Woodman Park school in Dover,...

John L. Moffett Sr.

John L. Moffett Sr.

Jun 26, 2022

John Leo Moffett Sr. Passed away at home, Sam Plummer Rd, Milton, NH. He is survived by his mother Madelene (Rouleau) Moffett and five siblings, Nancy and husband Scott Sirois, James and wife Claire (Paradis) Moffett, Wendy and husband Michael Dooley, Kelly and husband Kevin Walters, Melissa and husband John Perusse. His seven children Henri and wife Nicole Moffett and...

Steven J. Maxfield

Steven J. Maxfield

Jun 24, 2022

Steven J Maxfield, 58, of Rochester, NH, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born in Rochester, NH on January 2, 1964, he was the son of Edward R. Maxfield Jr and Doris (Cleary) Maxfield. Known mostly as "Wheatbread", "Wheatie" and "Max" Steven grew up in Rochester, and was involved with the local hockey teams both as...

Louisette Mccourt

Louisette Mccourt

Jun 24, 2022

Louisette McCourt ( Boutin ), of Rochester, NH , wife of the late Robert Charles McCourt ( 1932- 2004 ) Passed away peacefully on ( 6-24-2022  ) of natural causes. Louisette was born October 26, 1934 in Sherbrooke Quebec, Canada.   She leaves behind a son, Raymond McCourt, daughter in law Carol McCourt both of Strafford, NH. Grand children Ryan McCourt,...

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