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William Joseph "Joe" Stanton

William Joseph "Joe" Stanton

Apr 23, 2022

LEBANON MAINE - formerly of Middleton MA and Newton NH - William Joseph Stanton passed in peace and comfort into the arms of our merciful Creator on Saturday, April 23, 2022 surrounded by his immediate family. Joe was born in Danvers MA on January 7, 1963 to Michael J Stanton and Phyllis M (Dorey). He was raised in Middleton MA,...

Anne M. Pine

Anne M. Pine

Apr 23, 2022

Anne M. "Annie" (Dupuis) Pine, of Rochester, NH and Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH, passed away on April 23, 2022 at the age of 74, after a long courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 3, 1948 in Dover, NH, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Brown)...

Roy Clifford Spruce

Roy Clifford Spruce

Apr 18, 2022

Roy Clifford Spruce, the son of the late Clement and Grace Spruce and born in Salmon Falls (Rollinsford, NH) on February 26, 1939 died at his home in Rochester, NH on April 18, 2022. His  loving wife of 65 years Beverly Wallace Spruce, his daughter Terri Mellen Spruce of Sanbornville, NH and his son Barry Spruce of Townsend, TN were...

Keith Chambers

Keith Chambers

Apr 13, 2022

Strafford, NH- Keith Chambers, 69, passed away Wednesday April 13, 2022 at his home. Born Oct. 14, 1952 in Concord, NH he was the son of the late Nathan and Juanita (Carter) Chambers. Keith proudly served in the U.S. Marines for four years. Keith retired from Doverflexo after 30 years of employment. He enjoyed home inventions, solar, wind and other...

Ronald Joseph Luther

Ronald Joseph Luther

Apr 5, 2022

Ronald J. Luther of Rochester, NH, age 63, passed away suddenly of stage 4 cancer on April 5, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Ron was born on January 31, 1959. He was the son of Gilbert and Phyllis (Spurell) Luther, both of Rochester. NH. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Donna (Penta) Luther, his...

Julie Wade

Julie Wade

Apr 5, 2022

Julie Ann Wade, 53, of Dorchester, MA died Tuesday April 5th at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boston after a sudden illness.  Julie was born in Rochester NH, the daughter of Robert and Donna (Downs) Sanfacon.  Julie was a graduate of the Olean Business Institute in Olean, NY.  Julie had worked in retail stores, and administrative jobs with manufacturing and...

Jon A Bodwell

Jon A Bodwell

Apr 5, 2022

Jon "Bim" Anthony Bodwell of Rochester, New Hampshire and Sabastian Fl passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Bim died suddenly while on a cruise to the Bahamas with a group of friends including his beloved wife of nearly 55 years. He was 79 years old. Bim was born in Biddeford, Maine on September 12, 1942 to the late Edmund...

Leslie Eliot Locke

Leslie Eliot Locke

Apr 4, 2022

Rochester, NH Leslie Eliot Locke, 79, passed away peacefully at Wentworth Douglass hospital with his wife by his side on Apr. 4, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1942 to Oscar and Grace (Fernald) Locke in South Berwick Maine. He was a Navy Veteran who served on the USS Angler (SS240), the Saratoga (EV 3) and the USS Tinosa...

Roger B Daigle

Roger B Daigle

Apr 1, 2022

On April 1, 2022, Roger B. Daigle passed away at 88 years, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born to Solomon and Marie Daigle in Lille, ME, on July 22, 1933. He was the youngest of 6 children, all of whom are deceased. Roger grew up on his family's farm and attended Van Buren Boys High School in Northern...

Joseph Tanguay

Joseph Tanguay

Apr 1, 2022

Lebanon, Maine- Joseph Tanguay, 79, formerly of Lebanon, ME passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born April 30, 1942 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Raymond and Betty (Laurion) Tanguay. He worked at General Electric as a setup man for many years. Joseph had resided in Rochester, NH prior to...

Marilyn E. Jewett

Marilyn E. Jewett

Apr 1, 2022

Marilyn E. Jewett, Milton NH, July 26, 1932 - April 1, 2022 A loving mom to Patricia Roy of Acton, ME, Clayton Jewett of Farmington, NH, Betsy Gray of Old Orchard Beach, ME and craig Jewett of Milton, NH and grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Always loved, you will be missed. Forever in our hearts. Love always, From...

Florence E. Wisminiti

Florence E. Wisminiti

Mar 31, 2022

Florence E. Wisminiti (Mattimore) of Rochester passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, after a brief illness. Florence was born in Washington DC on January 31, 1938, to James and Mary (Histon) Mattimore.  She graduated from St. Patrick's Academy and worked at the Department of the Army where she met her future husband of 63 years, Paul Wisminiti Sr. Florence,...

Michael David Ahern

Michael David Ahern

Mar 31, 2022

Michael David Ahern, 88, died Thursday Mar. 31, 2022 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. He was Born in Lynn Mass. Jan. 11, 1934 the son of Maurice and Lena (Coleman) Ahern. He was the husband of Dianne (Faith) Ahern. Rochester Michael David Ahern, 88, died Thursday Mar. 31, 2022 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. He was Born in Lynn Mass. Jan. 11,...

Robert Chick Sr.

Robert Chick Sr.

Mar 29, 2022

Robert Chick Sr. Robert Chick Sr., 89, of Rochester, NH died peacefully at his home March 29. Bob married Lillian (Babb) in 1954 and they were married for 67 years. They had 2 Children. Bob loved being outdoors with his English Setter. He spent many hours salmon fishing on either Winnipesaukee or Ossipee Lake. When Bob wasn't enjoying the great...

Doris Julia Gilbert

Doris Julia Gilbert

Mar 27, 2022

Doris J. Gilbert Doris Julia Gilbert, 99, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 27, 2022 following a period of failing health. A lifelong resident of Rochester, Doris was born on October 27, 1922 to Wesley and Lillian (Warren) Gowen. She attended Gonic Grammar School, Rochester High School and graduated in 1940, a proud member of the first...

Betty Mary Blair

Betty Mary Blair

Mar 26, 2022

Betty Mary Blair 83 passed away March 26,2022 at her daughters home in Freeport OH. Born April 16,1938 in Rochester NH to Robert and Gertrude (Herron) Tebbetts. She was a 1956 graduate of Spaulding High School. She retired from Rochester Day Care. Betty loved to take rides to the White Mountains, Maine beaches and Amish Country in Ohio. She enjoyed...

Donald C. Lawrence

Donald C. Lawrence

Mar 26, 2022

Donald Lawrence passed away peacefully, and was reunited with his beloved, in his home on March 26th surrounded by a group of his loved ones. Don was a man you could always count on for a smile. That's what he strived for. Whether it was one of his jokes, showing you his belly button or pulling his shirt up and...

Bettie Louise Johnson

Bettie Louise Johnson

Mar 24, 2022

Bettie Louise Johnson Lebanon, Maine- Bettie Louise (Sanford) Johnson died on Thursday, March 24, 2022 following a period of failing health in Colorado while visiting with her daughter and family. Born July 23, 1937, the daughter of the late James Andrew and Mary Louise (Gibbs) Sanford of Petersburg, VA. Bettie grew up in Petersburg until she met the love of...

Bettie Louise Johnson

Bettie Louise Johnson

Mar 24, 2022

Bettie Louise Johnson Lebanon, Maine- Bettie Louise (Sanford) Johnson died on Thursday, March 24, 2022 following a period of failing health in Colorado while visiting with her daughter and family. Born July 23, 1937, the daughter of the late James Andrew and Mary Louise (Gibbs) Sanford of Petersburg, VA. Bettie grew up in Petersburg until she met the love of...

Richard E. Leclair

Richard E. Leclair

Mar 20, 2022

Richard E. Leclair, 82, of Springvale, Maine died peacefully at home on March 20, 2022.  Born in Brentwood, NH April 15, 1939, Richard lived in East Rochester before joining the Air Force as a mechanic for the Thunderbirds and was very proud of standing guard on Air Force One.  While living in California he worked for Star building where he...

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