Marie A. King
Jun 14, 2025
During the early hours of June 14th Marie slipped peacefully into eternal sleep. She was accompanied by her son Philip and daughter-in-law Emily. Marie was born in Sicily to her parents Vincenzo and Giuseppina. At the age of five her family moved to the United States. First arriving in New York and eventually settling in Massachusetts. The majority of her...
Russell Hardy
Jun 11, 2025
Russell “Rusty” Hardy passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2025, while hiking Pikes Peak in Colorado, a summit he had long dreamed of reaching. With the sky above him and the trail beneath his feet, he left this world doing what he loved most: exploring the wild with wonder in his eyes and freedom in his soul. Born on October...
Marie Rose Tilton
Jun 11, 2025
Marie Rose Tilton {Zette} 92, wife of the late Richard Tilton Sr. passed away on June 11 at The Residences at Silver Square in Dover, New Hampshire. Marie was born on September 15, 1932 to Paul Amedee and Catherine Marcelle Mastorgio in Saint Mihiel ,France. Marie was the eighth of eleven children. Marie married Richard Tilton in St. Mihiel, France...
Anne M. Hansen
Jun 8, 2025
Anne Marie (Horan) Hansen passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born on November 16, 1938, in Washington, DC, Anne lived a life defined by service, love, and joyful connection. Though she held many jobs—from aerospace typist to community service roles—her true vocation was people. She was a tireless supporter of friends, family, and strangers alike, offering help, laughter, and...
Jay A. Ducharme
Jun 7, 2025
Jay A. Ducharme Jay The loving son of Norman and Jean Ducharme and fourth of six children, including Gail Arndt, Steve, Tim and Cheryl Patch. His older brother Tom died in 2023. He has two daughters, Tanya Walker of North Carolina and Shawna Ducharme of Somersworth. Jay grew up happy at the frog pond with his friends from the neighborhood...
Paul Vaillancourt
Jun 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul S. Vaillancourt on June 4th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul's strength and resilience throughout his journey were truly inspirational. Paul was born on July 8th,1962, in Gardner, MA. During his life, Paul embarked on various career paths, but it was in carpentry...
Donald E. Nickless, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Rochester – Donald E. Nickless, Jr., 65, passed away at his home following a period of failing health. Born March 14, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Donald Nickless, Sr. and Claudette (Corbin) Nickless. Throughout Don’s life he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and reading. Members of his family include his siblings Susan Dimond and husband...
Barbara Lorraine Smith
May 18, 2025
Barbara Lorraine (Lord) Smith went home to Jesus on Saturday, May 18, 2025, in New Durham, New Hampshire, at the age of 92. Born on August 25, 1932, in Queens, New York, Barbara was the eldest child of George Templeton, Sr. and Isabelle Ferhald (Hibbard) Lord. She was the loving sister of George Jr. (deceased), her twin Carole (deceased), and...
Richard D. Rogers
May 14, 2025
Richard D. Rogers, 73, of Rochester passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born March 30, 1952, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Richard M. and Dorothy (Dolan) Rogers. Rick was a local business owner, craftsman and sign maker for many years, handmaking neon and custom wood...
Joseph F. Pelletier
May 13, 2025
Joseph F. Pelletier, Sr. of Dover, NH passed away at the age of 88 on Tuesday May 13, 2025, after a brief stay the Highpoint Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. Born March 26, 1937, in Walpole, MA, the son of the late Emile and Marie (Fournier) Pelletier. He was Married for 65 ½ years to the love of his life...
Wendy Dore
May 12, 2025
Rochester- Wendy Dore, 69, passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born June 27, 1955, in Lewiston, Maine, Wendy was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Greenleaf Sr. and Madeline (Cash) Greenleaf. A passionate learner, Wendy earned her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her compassion and dedication...
Dorian Gabriel Hey
May 12, 2025
Rochester – Dorian Gabriel Hey, 22, passed away Monday May 12, 2025, at Frisbie Memorial hospital. Born March 7, 2003, in Dover, NH the son of Jesse Hey and the late Samantha (Caron) Woods. Dorian was a creative soul who expressed himself through his own podcast, where he shared thoughtful conversations and unique perspectives. He was passionate about music, a...
Wilfred Charles Cyr Jr.
May 11, 2025
Wilfred Charles Cyr, Jr. 100 years young, passed away after a short illness at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester New Hampshire on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Wilfred was born on June 9, 1924 in Waterville, Maine to Wilfred C. Cyr and Melvina M. Cyr. Wilfred attended St. Francis de Sales parochial school where he learned to play hockey with the...
Judy Ann White
May 10, 2025
Lebanon, ME – Judy Ann White, 78, left this Earth for a “dinner date with Lonnie” on Saturday, May 10, 2025, following a period of failing health at the Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation. Born March 5, 1947, in Rochester, NH she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Roberts) Randall and sister to Robert Jr. She...
Bryon S. Cummiskey
May 10, 2025
Bryon S. Cummiskey of Rochester, N.H. passed away on May 10, 2025 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Bryon was born on May 13, 1947. He was known to have an extraordinary sense of wit. Bryon played basketball and other sports at Spaulding High School. He was proud to say that he played basketball at the Boston Gardens. He loved the...
Virginia Irene Mcgee
May 10, 2025
Virginia “Ginni” McGee, 64, died peacefully in her home in Rochester, New Hampshire on May 10. She was a beloved sister, aunt, godmother, and friend. Ginni grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts and was a graduate of St. Mary’s School, Melrose High School, and Salem State College. Growing up, she was active in Campfire Girls, the Lieutenant Norman Prince Drum &...
Paula Wolfinger
May 10, 2025
Lebanon, ME- Paula Nancy (Fryou) Wolfinger passed from this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025 surrounded by family members, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover NH. She was 70 years old. Born on June 28, 1954 in Lynn Massachusetts to Lee Anthony and Irene (Jenkins) Fryou, Paula was one of ten children. Paula attended Classical High School in Lynn and...
Susan Velvet Dunn
May 9, 2025
Susan Velvet Dunn (Noyes), a gifted artist, loving wife, devoted mother, and gentle spirit, passed away peacefully at home in Gonic, New Hampshire on May 9, 2025. She was 73 years old. Born on October 31, 1951, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Susan lived a life filled with creativity, compassion, and intention. As a painter and mixed media artist, her work included...
Michael D. Waskiewicz
May 6, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.H. — Michael D. Waskiewicz, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, following a period of declining health. Born on October 21, 1937, in Ashburnham, Mass., Mike was the son of the late Michael S. and Georgianna T. (Vachowski) Waskiewicz. He attended Ashburnham grammar schools and spent two years at Cushing Academy Prep School before moving to Baldwinville,...
Richard G. Howard
May 3, 2025
Rochester – Richard G. Howard, 59, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his home. Born November 22, 1965, in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Charles and Janet (Drinkwater) Howard. Richard had spent many years working as an equipment operator in construction. Many know him by the nickname of Sleddog. In his free time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles,...
