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Patricia M. Murdo

Patricia M. Murdo

Sep 10, 2022

Patricia M Murdo (Howard), 78, died peacefully at her home on September 10, 2022 following a long illness. Born in Dover NH on September 18, 1943, Patricia was adopted by George and Hilda Howard when she was a baby. Patricia married David Howard Sr and had 5 children. Patricia and David separated and she then married Albert T Murdo and...

Paula Carpenter

Paula Carpenter

Sep 7, 2022

Paula Paruntu Carpenter, 56, 0f Rochester, New Hampshire passed away into the hands of Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on September 7, at Frisbee Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Ricky Vernon Francis Carpenter of Rochester, NH. Paula was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. She was a faithful member of...

Betty Cullen

Betty Cullen

Sep 7, 2022

Betty was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 5, 1929 and passed away, surrounded by family, on September 7, 2022 in Harlingen, Texas after several years of declining health.  Betty was predeceased by her father Ferebee Edward Busbee and her mother Edna (Latimer, Busbee) Jones.  Betty's husband of more than 64 years, Dr. Roland P. Cullen, passed away in 2009. Betty was...

Hazel Foote

Hazel Foote

Sep 3, 2022

Rochester, NH- Hazel Foote, 89, of Oak Street passed away Saturday Sept. 3, 2022 at Dover Center after a period of failing health. She was born Oct. 2, 1932 in Lawrence, MA the daughter of the late Frederic and Stella (Cress) Watmough. She has resided in Rochester since 1990 previously living in Strafford. Hazel worked as a housekeeper for UNH...

John M Kane

John M Kane

Sep 2, 2022

John Kane, 67. December 18,1954- September 2nd, 2022 died peacefully in his home with family after a battle with cancer. Volunteering to write my dad's obituary was something I wanted to do not knowing how difficult it is to put a life into only a couple paragraphs so I'll try to summarize as well as I can over the next...

Christopher Joseph Ackerson

Christopher Joseph Ackerson

Aug 29, 2022

Lebanon, Maine-Christopher Joseph Ackerson, age 27. Former resident of Rochester, New Hampshire, and recently moved to Lebanon, Maine. Passed away Monday, August 29th 2022 peacefully in his sleep. Born August 29th,1995 in Rochester, New Hampshire. He is the son of Cheryl Ackerson Mansfield, and Kenneth Drozdowski and the stepson of Albert Mansfield Jr. He is predeceased by his grandmother Jeanne Lesieur Ackerson, ...

Addison Wayne Beatty

Addison Wayne Beatty

Aug 29, 2022

Addison Wayne Beatty died peacefully on August 29, 2022 surrounded by loving family at the age of 60 Wayne, as he was known by most all that knew him.  Other Nicknames he was known by, "Satchmo" from all his friends in Jersey.  "Caveman" or "Cavey" from his co workers from his time at Thompson Center Arms as well as "Unit" ...

James Henri

James Henri

Aug 24, 2022

James H. Henri, 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Boston Medical Center.  Jim lived life to its fullest, from riding his motorcycle, to joining the Marines, to becoming a CPA, to re-building and remodeling his home.  He loved to make people laugh with his stories, as well as impart his sage wisdom on those in need -...

Charles Russell Shillaber

Charles Russell Shillaber

Aug 24, 2022

Charles Russell Shillaber, known as Russ to family and friends, died on August 24th in Wentworth Douglas Hospital with his sons at his side. He was 92. Born and raised in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Russ enlisted in the United States Navy after graduating from high school in 1948. During his 5 years of military service he served aboard the USS Soley,...

Violet Lillian Dube

Violet Lillian Dube

Aug 24, 2022

Violet Lillian (Allard) Dube of Madbury passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in her home after a brief period of failing health. She was 96 years old. Violet was born in Laconia, NH on July 31, 1926 to Joseph and Marie (Croteau) Allard. She was raised in South Berwick, ME, where she met and married Lionel A. Dube in...

Darlene D. Whalen

Darlene D. Whalen

Aug 23, 2022

Darlene Denise Whalen 61 of Lyman ME died peacefully on August 23, 2022 surrounded by many of her loved ones. Darlene was born on May 25, 1961 in Rochester, NH where attended Spaulding High School. Darlene relocated to Acton Maine in 1989 where she obtained her CNA license and volunteered with Acton fire and rescue while working at Acton Trading...

Robert W. Costantino

Robert W. Costantino

Aug 21, 2022

Robert W. Costantino of Milton, NH passed away peacefully August 21, 2022.  Bob was born in Salem, MA to Anthony and Jessie Costantino in 1931.  He moved to Rochester, NH when in the 3rd grade. Bob won a scholarship to New England School of Arts in Boston.  His intentions were to become a cartoonist.  He attended for half a year...

Scott G. Edgerly

Scott G. Edgerly

Aug 21, 2022

Lebanon, ME- Scott Gray Edgerly, 65, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home. Scott was born on October 17, 1957 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Royal M. and Carole (Emro) Edgerly. Before Scott's retirement, he worked as a fibreglasser at Eastern Boats for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion...

Richard W Burke Sr.

Richard W Burke Sr.

Aug 20, 2022

Richard W. Burke Sr. (Dick) died August 20th, 2022 In Lebanon, ME with family by his side. Born in Dover, NH on July 25th, 1930 to Helen Moran and William Burke, Dick is survived by his wife of 71 years, June Burke along with 2 sons, 2 daughters and their spouses; Richard Burke Jr. and wife Ellen from Lebanon, Michael...

Barbara A Crisp

Barbara A Crisp

Aug 19, 2022

Barbara A. Crisp, 89, died August 19, 2022, at Wentworth Douglas Hospital surrounded by family, following a period of failing health. She was born in East Rochester April 24, 1933 the daughter of William Gilmore and Mary (Witham) Gilmore. Barbara worked at General Electric in Somersworth for 40 years. She belonged to Trinity Anglican Church, where she volunteered in the...

Gregory Lee Wilson

Gregory Lee Wilson

Aug 15, 2022

Gregory Lee Wilson, of Rochester, died at home on August 15, 2022, at the age of 75. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Greg was born on July 13, 1947 to Harry and Isabel Wilson. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1965. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1966 and served...

Julia M. Lanoix

Julia M. Lanoix

Aug 10, 2022

Julia M. MacKay-Lanoix died Wed. Aug. 10th, 2022, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover after a battle with a short illness. Julia passed away surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Born in Rochester on Nov. 25th, 1950, to Elwin and Addy (Karcha) MacKay, Julia is survived by her Husband of thirty-two years, Peter Lanoix. Son, John Golightly. Daughter, Stacy...

Janet A. Atkins

Janet A. Atkins

Aug 10, 2022

Janet A. Atkins, 84, resident of the Rockingham County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Epping, NH died early in the morning of August 10 after a period of declining health. Born on August 11, 1937, in a thunderstorm at home, she died in a heatwave. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her deeply.   She leaves her friend...

Louise E. Hersom

Louise E. Hersom

Aug 7, 2022

ROCHESTER - Louise E Hersom 93, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday August 7, 2022 after a period of failing health. Born August 13, 1928 to Arthur F Downs and Ethel (Bosquin) Downs of East Rochester, NH.  Graduated from Spaulding High School class of 46.  She was predeceased by her husband Everett Hersom, who died in 2016, Mother, Father, Daughter...

Robert F. Taylor

Robert F. Taylor

Aug 6, 2022

Robert F Taylor of Rochester NH  passed away peacefully on 8/6/2022.  Born February 13, 1930 in Everett MA,  he is the son of Fielding and Agnes Taylor.  As a young child, Bob moved with his parents and several brothers and sisters to their summer home in Barrington NH. Bob often spoke fondly of his first job at 14 years of...

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