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David Griffin
Apr 28, 2022
Rochester, NH-David Griffin, 67, passed away on April 28, 2022 from a sudden illness. David was a caring and funny son, brother, and friend. He was the first-born to Roland and Phyllis Griffin on August 11, 1954. He graduated Spaulding High School in 1974. David touched many lives beginning as a youngster delivering the Foster's Daily Democrat each day on his...
Thomas W. Horne
Apr 24, 2022
Farmington, NH- Thomas W. Horne, 65, "AKA Farmer Tom", died peacefully at his home with his family following a 3 year battle with cancer on April 24, 2022. Born in Rochester, NH on Oct. 8, 1956 he was the son of the late Shirley and Dwight L. Horne. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lisamarie (Hynes) Horne;...
Sharon Lee Dockham
Apr 24, 2022
Sharon Lee DockhamMarch 17, 1954-April 24, 2022. Lebanon, Maine."If ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever." Sharon Lee Dockham by divine appointment was born into this world on March 17, 1954 in Rochester, N.H. This wonderful human being, precious wife, cherished daughter, loving mother and grandmother and treasured sister, laid...
Alan C. Kairo
Apr 24, 2022
Alan Christopher Kairo, 71, also known as Uumpy, Big Papa or KAIRO!; a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on April 24, 2022, at his home in Lebanon, Maine after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. There is no other way to fight cancer except with courage. He was with his wife and two daughters, whom...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 C....
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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