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Norman Castonguay

Norman Castonguay

Nov 17, 2020

West Lebanon, ME - Norman Castonguay, 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Ann Rehabilitation Center in Dover after a brief illness. Norman was born December 31, 1922 in Rochester, NH the son of Ovide and Louisa (Roulx) Castonguay, and one of seven children (Lucien, Henry, Joseph Maurice, Kilda, Anita and Dora). He enlisted in the US...

Joseph M Buslovich

Joseph M Buslovich

Nov 17, 2020

Rochester NH - Joseph M. Buslovich, 87, of Autumn St., died Tuesday November 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 16, 1933 in Lynn MA to Joseph and Elizabeth (Wilkinson) Buslovich. Joe was a graduate of Lynn English High and served as a Yeoman in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1962. After his service...

Leonard Pratt

Leonard Pratt

Nov 16, 2020

Rochester NH-Leonard Pratt,63, formerly of Raymond NH died Monday November 16, 2020 at the Rochester Manor after years of failing health. Born February 5, 1957 in Rochester to Herman and Rose (Belanger) Pratt. Len was a life long resident of Rochester. He was employed at McDonalds doing custodial and maintenance work. He enjoyed chuckn' darts in the Seacoast Dart League...

Larry R. Emerson Sr.

Larry R. Emerson Sr.

Nov 14, 2020

Larry R. Emerson Sr. age 72 of Rochester NH passed away at home on November 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on December 11, 1947 in Peterborough NH to the late Arnold F. Emerson and Marjorie L. (Draper) Emerson. He is survived by his wife Donna (Wilson) Emerson, his three sons Jody, Scott and Tad Emerson,...

Joy Louise Gambardella

Joy Louise Gambardella

Nov 10, 2020

Joy's Obituary Joy Louise Gambardella passed from this world on November 10, 2020.  She was born to Louise Beasley (Kirchner) and Roy Beasley on Staten Island, NY, March 1, 1927. Joy graduated from PS 14, and became a registered nurse in 1947.  She met Joseph Gambardella when she was a student nurse at New Rochelle Hospital, New Rochelle, N.Y.  They...

Gerald Hanscom

Gerald Hanscom

Nov 9, 2020

Rochester, NH- Gerald W. Hanscom, 80, formerly of Wyandotte Falls died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Born Dec. 22, 1939 in Rochester he was the son of the late Francis and Dorothy Hanscom. He has been a lifelong resident of Rochester and had worked at Hubbard Shoe in the lasting department. He enjoyed collecting vinyl record albums...

Dora Jean Spedding

Dora Jean Spedding

Nov 6, 2020

Dora Jean Spedding, 88, died on Nov 6, 2020 in her home in Lebanon, Maine in the presence of family after a short illness. Born November 21, 1931 in Rochester NH to Gladys and Arthur Carll. Growing up Dora tended to her horse, loved the outdoors and especially the water. She helped to manage her family's "Carll Gas and Cabins."...

Raymond John Turner

Raymond John Turner

Nov 5, 2020

Rochester NH-Raymond John Turner died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, November 5, at his home in Rochester, New Hampshire.  He was born in 1938 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to Rose Anna Cuneo Turner and Charles Francis Turner.  He served four years in the United States Coast Guard after graduation from Haverhill High School.  Ignoring the advice of Father Moynihan at Merrimack College, Raymond...

Eugene Carl Burrows

Eugene Carl Burrows

Oct 30, 2020

Eugene Carl Burrows 58 of Strafford NH went to see the Lord on Oct 30, 2020. Eugene was a  1980 Graduate of Spaulding High School at 18 he became a Fire Fighter for the Strafford Fire Dept in Strafford NH for 40 years. He would sometimes cook or advertise dinners that would benefit the Strafford Fire Dept, he also answered...

Kenneth Robert Veno

Kenneth Robert Veno

Oct 30, 2020

Lee, NH-Kenneth "Kenny V" R Veno was born on October 14th, 1950 at Frisbee Memorial Hospital in Rochester New Hampshire. He passed away October 30th, 2020 due to heart failure. Kenny V graduated from Spaulding High School, class of 68'.  He went on to work for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and continued his employment as a senior engineering technician for...

Elaine Hotte

Elaine Hotte

Oct 29, 2020

Elaine Benton Hotte, age 94 of Lawrence MA passed away peacefully at Bear Mountain of Andover Healthcare Center on October 29, 2020.  Elaine was born on April 13, 1926 in North Conway, NH and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (Kenerson) Benton. Elaine graduated from Spaulding High School in Rochester NH. She was a dedicated Registered Nurse...

Claire Cook

Claire Cook

Oct 27, 2020

Rochester, NH- Claire Cook, 74, of Madison Avenue passed away Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born June 1, 1946 in Rochester the daughter of the late Donat and Cecile (Lemoyne) Gagnon. She was a lifelong resident of Rochester and communicant of Holy Rosary Church.  Claire enjoyed crafting but especially spending time...

Ann Marconi

Ann Marconi

Oct 26, 2020

Rochester, NH- Ann Marconi, 68, passed away peacefully Oct. 26, 2020 unexpectedly. She was born in Portsmouth, NH to John and Mary. She was a devoted friend, mother, grandmother, and Catholic. Ann's great loves were her close family and friends, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She has recently been enjoying retirement, camping and "mudding" with her companion Norman "Cokie". She...

Margaret Goldthwaite

Margaret Goldthwaite

Oct 24, 2020

East Rochester, Nh- Margaret A. "Peggy" Goldthwaite, 78, of Autumn Street passed away Saturday Oct. 24, 2020 at home after a period of failing health. She was born July 10, 1942 in Wolfeboro, NH the daughter of the late Lewis and Evelyn (Eldridge) Dore. She has resided in East Rochester for most of her life and was a longtime member...

Christina Conneely

Christina Conneely

Oct 21, 2020

Christina (Jemery) Conneely, age 57 of Rochester, NH passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 21, 2020 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital with family at her side. Christina, also known as Chris or Chrissy to her friends and family believed that death is not a loss but is a transformation of the soul. She believed that life should be celebrated rather than...

Madeline Susie Raab

Madeline Susie Raab

Oct 21, 2020

Madeline Susie (Parker) Raab died October 21, 2020 at the Manor on Whitehall Road in Rochester after a long and blessed life. She was born in Rochester, NH on April 22, 1924 to Sumner L. and Susannah (Poors) Parker. Madeline married Edgar F. Raab on July 10, 1943 in a ceremony held in the living room of her in-laws at...

Richard K. Emerson

Richard K. Emerson

Oct 19, 2020

ROCHESTER - Richard K. Emerson, age 87, of Rochester, NH, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.  He died at his home, surrounded by his loving family, and now sleeps peacefully awaiting the return of Jesus. Richard was born on October 14, 1933 in the home of his parents, Rex & Vivian (Trobaugh) Emerson...

Paul Allen Lemke

Paul Allen Lemke

Oct 16, 2020

Dover NH-Paul Allen Lemke SR, 70, of 276 County Farm RD, died Friday October 16, 2020 after many years battling Huntington's Disease. Born November 29, 1949 in Rochester NH to Joseph and Aubrey Lemke. Paul was a lifelong resident of Rochester until his condition worsened and moved into a long-term care facility. Prior to his illness Paul was a very...

William Spiller

William Spiller

Oct 12, 2020

William Richard Spiller of New Durham NH died unexpectedly at home early Monday morning October 12th. He was born on March 5, 1944 in Biddeford ME to William Spiller and Gertrude Spiller. He spent most of his life in Kittery ME but moved to his dream home on Chalk Pond after retiring from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Dick, as he...

April S. Patch

April S. Patch

Oct 11, 2020

Lebanon, ME- April S. Patch, 46, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at her home in Lebanon. April was born April 25, 1974 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Susan and Michael Merrill. April dedicated her whole life to loving and caring for her family and serving the Lord. She had the biggest heart and was known as the...

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