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Leslie Edwin Towle

Leslie Edwin Towle

Jan 6, 2022

Leslie Edwin Towle, son of Gerald and Beulah Towle went home to be with Jesus on Thursday Jan. 6, 2022, just shy of his 90th birthday. His life lived out in humility and love, was a testimony of faithfulness to his God and his family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alice (Dennis) Towle, his sister Joyce...

Lucy Bleau

Lucy Bleau

Jan 1, 2022

Rochester NH - Lucy Bleau, 68, of Riverlawn Ave died January 1, 2022, at the Rochester Manor after a period of failing health. Born March 14, 1953, in Portugal to Humberto and Maria (Costa) Mota. Lucy has lived in Rochester since 1978 after moving from Somerville and Cambridge MA. Lucy was faithful but quiet in her strong love for God...

Frank E. Dore Jr.

Frank E. Dore Jr.

Dec 29, 2021

Frank E. Dore Jr. passed away on December 29, 2021 after a period of failing health. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Eleanor L. Dore (Black). He is survived by his children, Robert A. Dore and wife Doris, Norman E. Dore and wife Joy and Steven C. Dore as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A...

Sarah A. Day

Sarah A. Day

Dec 29, 2021

Rochester NH-Sarah A. Day of Lighthouse Lane died December 29, 2021, at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a period of failing health. Born October 23, 1953 in Skowhegan ME to Arthur and Doris (Kenney) Kelley, Sarah has lived in Rochester for the past 20 plus year after moving from Barrington. She loved the beach, and she really enjoyed her trip...

Nicole Anne Raymond

Nicole Anne Raymond

Dec 28, 2021

Rochester, NH- Nicole Anne Raymond, age 34, passed away at Southern Maine Medical Center on December 28, 2021 from organ failure. She was born September 3, 1987 in Haverhill, MA. At the age of 2, her family moved to Rhode Island where Nicole attended school. She later moved to Rochester, NH. She enjoyed cooking and worked at several restaurants in...

Ronald A. Merchant

Ronald A. Merchant

Dec 26, 2021

Ronald Alan Merchant, 73, died of natural causes at his home on December 26, 2021.  Ron was born on August 28th, 1948 in Dover, NH to Arthur and Beatrice (Tibbetts) Merchant.  He grew up in Dover before settling in the house he built in Rochester. Ron was the quintessential "Jack of all trades."  He was the ultimate fixer and savior...

Ethel Sebastian

Ethel Sebastian

Dec 26, 2021

Ethel Sebastian (Miller), 59, of Milton New Hampshire passed away on December 26th 2021 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with covid. Ethel was born September3, 1962 in Concord New Hampshire and she was raised in Somerville Massachusetts. Ethel owned Sebastian Septic with her husband of 21 years, Ronald Sebastian Sr. Ethel enjoyed outdoor activities like snowmobiling, camping,...

Maurice "Moe" E Leclerc

Maurice "Moe" E Leclerc

Dec 26, 2021

Rochester NH --- Maurice (Moe) E Leclerc, 86, of Lynn Lane, Rochester NH died Sunday, December 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a period of failing health. Born January 26, 1935, in Berwick, Maine to Emile and Rose (Ray) Leclerc. Maurice was a Marine Veteran who grew up in the Berwick, ME and Somersworth...

Donald R. Collins

Donald R. Collins

Dec 24, 2021

Donald R. (Dooley) Collins born July 20, 1940.  He was former owner and operator of Collins Auto Body before his retirement, and for a few years, he was head custodian at Spaulding High School. He was the son of Fred and Ruth Rankin Collins of Rochester.  He Graduated from Spaulding High School and served 2 years in the US Army....

Brian M. Clark

Brian M. Clark

Dec 24, 2021

Raymond, NH- Brian M. Clark, 61, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 at the Elliot Hospital of complications from Covid-19. Brian was born Dec. 25, 1959 in Rochester, NH the son of the late Everett and Barbara (Heath) Clark. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School Class of 1978 and the Police Academy in 1980. He served as...

John Richard Evans

John Richard Evans

Dec 22, 2021

John Richard Evans, of Rochester, passed away on Dec 22, 2021.  He was the son of the late Richard and Marlene (Roberts) Evans, born on Dec 25, 1951.  John grew up in Somersworth and later moved to Rochester.  He was a firefighter in Gonic, as well as working for Eastern Propane and Rochester Public Works.  Most recently he was employed...

Sharon A. Ray

Sharon A. Ray

Dec 21, 2021

Rochester, NH- Sharon A. Ray, 77 of Eastern Avenue passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at home after a period of failing health. She was born March 14, 1944 in Rochester to the late John and Jean Hall. She is a lifelong resident of Rochester, NH. She worked over 24 years at General Electric as a punch press operator and...

David W. Doyon

David W. Doyon

Dec 21, 2021

SOMERSWORTH, David W. "Dave" Doyon, 91, of Somersworth New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, after a brief illness.  Dave was born on October 9, 1930, the only child of Gideon and Olive (Marquis) Doyon. Dave was educated at St. Martin Academy and Somersworth High School.  After high school he enlisted in the Navy and served in...

Edmund Seale Jr.

Edmund Seale Jr.

Dec 20, 2021

Edmunds Seale Jr. recently passed on 12/20/2021 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital.

Phyllis Roy

Phyllis Roy

Dec 20, 2021

Rochester, Nh- Phyllis Roy, 89, formerly of Lebanon, Maine passed away Dec. 20, 2021 at the Studley Home in Rochester after a period of failing health. She was born July 5, 1932 in Rochester, NH, the daughter of the late Roy and Doris (Watson) Hamilton. She had resided in Lebanon, Maine for 62 years previously living in Rochester. Phyllis attended...

Hazel H Blaisdell

Hazel H Blaisdell

Dec 18, 2021

Rochester NH-Hazel Emma Blaisdell,99, formerly of Autumn St, died Saturday December 18, 2021, at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a period of failing health. Born March 20, 1922, in Sanford ME to the late Charles and Lily (Hartley) Henderson. Hazel has lived in Rochester most of her life after living in Sanford ME. Hazel was a member who loved the...

Wanda Roy

Wanda Roy

Dec 17, 2021

Rochester, NH - Wanda Roy , age 60, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 17, 2021. Wanda was born in Rochester, NH on March 30, 1961 to Norman Dupuis and Sheila (Vachon) Dupuis. She grew up in Milton, NH where she graduated from Nute High School and earned an associates degree from MacIntosh College. Wanda was a selfless...

Joel Timothy Johnson

Joel Timothy Johnson

Dec 15, 2021

Joel Timothy Johnson, 41, of Rochester, NH, son of Alice (Lacey) Johnson and the late Kenneth W. Johnson of Somersworth, NH, passed away suddenly on December 15th, 2021.     Joel had many hobbies. He was an avid Bruins fan and spent his free time playing his Xbox with family and friends, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.     ...

Janet A. Poulin

Janet A. Poulin

Dec 11, 2021

Janet Poulin, 72, of Rochester, NH passed away on Saturday December 11, 2021 at Watson Field Assisted Living Facility after battling a long illness. Janet was born in Dover, NH on July 16, 1949 to James and Valerie Beckingham. She was a graduate of The University of New Hampshire. Janet spent her life helping those in need. Throughout her career...

Beverly J. Smith

Beverly J. Smith

Dec 9, 2021

June 30, 1938 - December 9, 2021 Beverly J Smith, 83, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday December 9, 2021 in Bethel Park, PA.  She was the daughter of Claude and Dorothy (Draper) Edgerly and the widow of Henry O. Smith. Members of her immediate family include:  her son Matthew Smith and his partner Julia Heitner; her son Colonel Russell...

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