Barbara Serven
Jan 11, 2026
Rochester – Barbara J. Serven, 69, passed away on Sunday January 11, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born March 12, 1956, in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and
Phyllis (O’Connell) Gauthier.
Barbara had worked at Hannaford Supermarkets for 35 years before her retirement in
2023. She was well liked by her co-workers and customers and known...
Donald Gouveia
Jan 8, 2026
Donald Gouveia, age 74, of Rochester, NH, died at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with his wife Gail at his side. Born in Lowell, MA, on June 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Seraphin Anthony Gouveia and the late Theresa (Mello)Gouveia of Merrimac, MA. Donald spent most of his adult life in construction work, culminating in...
Kathleen Winship
Jan 8, 2026
Kathleen Ann (Vets) Winship, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester, New Hampshire, on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Born on December 4, 1960, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Carl Joseph Vets and Carol Ann (Conley) Vets.
She was raised in Groveland, Massachusetts, and attended Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School, where she studied culinary arts. She...
Marion Karcher
Dec 31, 2025
Marion T. Karcher of Rochester, NH, passed away on December 31, 2025, just 6 weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Born February 10, 1926 in Sanbornville, she was the daughter of Earl and Mabel (Weeks) Randall. Marion was a remarkable woman, who lived through almost a century of incredible changes in the world around her. From the Great Depression and...
Joan W. Blackstone
Dec 31, 2025
Joan Whitten Blackstone, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, from complications of Parkinson's.
Born July 6, 1940, in Brunswick, ME, she was the daughter of the late Owen Whitten Jr. and Clara Morang Whitten. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Harold Blackstone and her siblings Pam, Eleanor, and Owen “Butch”. Joan grew up in Freeport, graduating from Freeport...
Helen Veno
Dec 29, 2025
East Wakefield NH- Helen Anna (Moore) Veno passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a 25 year battle with breast cancer.
She was born December 2nd, 1944 in Columbia, PA, the daughter of John Moore and Anna (Hubley) Moore and the youngest of seven children.
Helen graduated from Penn Manor High School and went on to establish...
Peggy Maxfield
Dec 28, 2025
Peggy Ellen [Morgan] Maxfield, age 63, of Rochester, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday December 28, 2025.
Peggy was born July 10, 1962 to Maynard Morgan and Florence [Brown] Morgan. She grew up in Milton, NH where she attended Milton Elementary School and Nute High School. Peggy first worked at the shoe shop in Farmington, NH....
Carol Ann Henson
Dec 27, 2025
Rochester – Carol Ann Henson, 79, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Oceanside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hampton following a period of failing health.
Born March 15, 1946, in Portsmouth, NH, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Mary (Metrick) Hanscom.
Carol was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved reading science fiction and fantasy...
Shirley Ann (Peabody) Daggett
Dec 27, 2025
Shirley Ann (Peabody) Daggett, passed away peacefully at home on December 27th at the age of 96 surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on October 20th, 1929, in Peterborough, NH, the first of three daughters born to Frederick W and Mildred (Royce) Peabody.
She graduated from Portsmouth High School in the late 40’s and entered the workforce. She worked dispatch...
Lynne Estes
Dec 27, 2025
Lynne Ann Estes went to be with her Parents and Grandparents on Saturday December 27th, 2025 peacefully while she slept at her home in Rochester, NH.
Lynne was born December 19th, 1957 in Rochester, NH. Raised in Somersworth and Dover, NH. She was the eldest sister of 4 girls. Sharon Colby of Berwick, ME. Jeanne Porro of Raymond, NH and Lisa...
Jody Ann Hamilton
Dec 26, 2025
Strafford – Jody A. Hamilton, 71, passed away Friday December 26, 2025, at her home following a period of failing health.
Born May 21, 1954, in Franklin, NH, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Jennie (Chorzepa) Hebert.
Jody had worked for many years for the State of New Hampshire, at the Department of Health and Human Services. In her...
Hazel Henderson
Dec 24, 2025
Rochester – Hazel Henderson, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family after a period of declining health.
Born on May 20, 1939, in Rochester, NH, Hazel was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Souza) Smith. Hazel and Eugene celebrated 69 years of marriage together, where they built a life centered...
Carter W. Ames
Dec 24, 2025
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Dover - Carter W. Ames, 74, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born in Rochester on April 1, 1951, to Simeon Ames and Alma (Lafontaine) Ames.
Carter worked for the City of Somersworth Public Works Department for 35 years. He was very dedicated to his job, as well as his wood...
Leah R. Fitzgerald
Dec 20, 2025
Farmington – Leah R. Fitzgerald, 76, passed away Saturday December 20, 2025, at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health.
Born September 17, 1949, in Rockland, ME, she was the daughter of Eugene and Tilly Tolman.
Leah worked as an embroider for Wearguard for many years. She loved quilting and embroidering and was a devoted homemaker.
Members of her family include...
Sumner Lewis Chick
Dec 20, 2025
Sumner Lewis Chick, 86 years old of Rochester, NH, passed away on
December 20, 2025 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital after a period of failing
health. He was born on April 5, 1939 in Sanford, Maine to the late George and
Edith (Corliss) Chick.
Sumner grew up in the local area. Attending schools in Maine, and graduating
from Sanford High School class of 1957. He joined...
Frank Otis Ward
Dec 16, 2025
Palm Harbor, FL – Frank Otis Ward, 94, passed away Tuesday December 16, 2025, with family at his side following a period of failing health.
Born May 5, 1931, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Charles Otis Ward and Lovisia (Garland) Ward. He was predeceased by his wife, Blanche, his sisters Barbara L’Heureux, and Nancy Lee LaDuke
Prior...
Michael F. Macone
Dec 15, 2025
Michael F. Macone, age 61, of Rochester, New Hampshire, died from lung cancer at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on December 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 28, 1964, Michael was the middle child growing up, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Michael is predeceased by his mother and stepfather Joan & Tom Buck of Rochester NH, his father and...
Michael Pedersen
Dec 12, 2025
Michael Pedersen of Manchester N.H passed away on December 12, 2025 at the age of 85 from Alzheimer’s disease.
Mike attended St. Michael’s College in Vermont and received his MSW from Boston University. He was a dedicated therapist and social worker in both public and private settings until his retirement.
Mike’s family enjoyed vacations camping and boating on the Maine coast. He...
John Orell
Dec 12, 2025
John Ira Orrell of Tara Estates Rochester, died peacefully Friday, December 12, with is loving wife Donna at his side.
He Was Born in Saugus, Massachusetts on August 18, 1942, to Ralph and Rebecca (Foley) Orrell.
He attended school in York and Dover and graduated Dover High in 1960. He soon married his wife Donna (King) Orrell, and they celebrated 63 years...
Errol Rodney
Dec 9, 2025
Barrington – Errol Rodney, 82, passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.
Born December 29, 1942, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Frederick and Norma (Dubois) Rodney, Sr.
Errol had worked as a planner at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for many years. In his early years he made...
