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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,...

Matthew Jordan Jr.

Matthew Jordan Jr.

Jun 23, 2022

Matthew James Jordan Jr., 33, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Rochester, N.H. Matthew was born in Dover, N.H., to Kristan Welch and Matthew James Jordan Sr. He was a thrill-seeking, small-town boy who grew up in Nottingham, N.H. He graduated from Dover High School in 2008, where he met his first love, wife, and the mother of...

Yolanda Noyes

Yolanda Noyes

Jun 23, 2022

Yolanda Noyes of 86 Cormier Dr Rochester, NH passed at the age of 89.  She was predeceased by her late husband Howard Noyes.  She has been predeceased by her mother and father and brothers and sisters.  Survived by her daughter Nita Warden and son Danny Warden and her stepchildren Wayne and Alison Noyes, Keith Noyes and Robin and David Bates. ...

Lois Abbott

Lois Abbott

Jun 22, 2022

On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Lois Abbott, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 90 at her home in East Wakefield with her family there providing comfort and love. Lois was born in Berwick, ME to Edna Harriman on January 10, 1932.  She graduated from Berwick High School in 1950.  Lois married Arthur Abbott in 1953. ...

Curtis David Keller Jr.

Curtis David Keller Jr.

Jun 21, 2022

Curtis David Keller Jr. Age 77 Curtis "David" Keller, age 77, from Rochester, New Hampshire died with his family by his side on June 21, 2022 in Dover, New Hampshire. David was born in Rochester, New Hampshire the son of the late Curtis and Geraldine (Sphan) Keller. He is survived by his wife Linda, son Douglas Keller, daughter Sara Toussaint...

Manford Dyer

Manford Dyer

Jun 21, 2022

Manford (Bud) Beecher Dyer Jr. 77, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Portsmouth Hospital with his family by his side. He was born July16,1944 in Malden, Massachusetts, the son of Manford B. Dyer and Mary T. O'Malley Dyer. Bud was the husband of Norma L. Gorton Dyer. They were married on January 17,1970. Bud graduated in 1963 from Oyster River...

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