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Richard E Bukata

Richard E Bukata

Jan 4, 2021

ROCHESTER - Richard E. Bukata, 67. of Rochester NH died peacefully , January 4, 2021 at Birch Healthcare center, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 31, 1953, he was the son of William J. Bukata and Irene R. (Brown) Bukata. He is survived by his sister, Mary Anne (Bukata) Peterson of Strafford...

Beverly Jane Zick

Beverly Jane Zick

Jan 3, 2021

Beverly Jane (Sunderland) Zick, of Rochester NH passed away comfortably after a short illness on January 3rd 2021 at the age of 87. She was the daughter of Arther Sunderland and Myrtle (Drown) Sunderland formerly of E. Rochester NH. She follows her husband Edward A. Zick of Newmarket NH. She was previously married to Marcus M. Yates formally of Arkansas....

Patricia Dearborn

Patricia Dearborn

Dec 29, 2020

Rochester, NH; Patricia Dearborn, age 58 of Rochester NH passed away suddenly on December 29, 2020. Patricia was born on March 9, 1962 to Arthur Chase and Maggie Smith. She is survived by her mother Maggie, her 3 children; Aaron, Angus and Mandy Dearborn and her grandson Jackson. Patricia will surely be missed by all her family and friends.

Norman "Rocky" Rocheleau

Norman "Rocky" Rocheleau

Dec 27, 2020

Milton, NH - Norman "Rocky" Rocheleau, 86, left this world on December 27, 2020 to join members of his family and friends who have passed before him never again to feel the pain and suffering of Dementia.  He was born in Dover NH, November 1934 the son of Clifford and Yvonne (Fortier) Rocheleau. Norman was a true people person making...

Anna Louise Richey

Anna Louise Richey

Dec 27, 2020

GONIC - Anna Louise Richey, 97, a long-time resident of Gonic, N.H., passed on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the Riverside Rest Home, Dover, N.H.  Anna died from complications caused by the COVID-19 virus.  She was born November 23, 1923, in Lynn, MA, to late parents Percy Amero and Alberta Sanborn. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years,...

Edward Cutter

Edward Cutter

Dec 26, 2020

Strafford, NH - Edward Cutter, age 59, passed away at his home on December 26, 2020. He was born in Rochester, NH on February 11, 1961 to Jack Cutter and Nancy Caverly. Ed was a lifelong logger and a devoted family man. Ed is survived by his loving wife Jane (Moffett) Cutter, his mother Nancy Caverly, his children Adam, Briana

Bruce A. Whitney

Bruce A. Whitney

Dec 24, 2020

Bruce A. Whitney, 63, of Farmington NH, passed away on December 24, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer for over a year. Bruce was born August 30, 1957 in Rochester NH and predeceased by his father Chester F. Whitney and Mother Carol (Allison) Whitney.  He was the fourth oldest of seven children. Bruce graduated from Spaulding High School. He...

Cheryl Buffum

Cheryl Buffum

Dec 24, 2020

Rochester, NH- Cheryl A. Buffum, 63, of Rochester passed away Thursday Dec. 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving husband after a period of declining health. She was born in Westfield, MA the daughter of the late Frank LeClair and Elizabeth (Pitts) LeClair Stevens. She has resided in Rochester for the past 13 years previously living in Epping. Cheryl...

Sally Mandeville

Sally Mandeville

Dec 24, 2020

Sally Donovan Mandeville passed away on December 24, 2020 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH after declining health.  She was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Marion Mansfield Donovan, and her brothers Richard and David Donovan.  Sally resided in Rochester NH for the past 37 years with her husband Bruce. Sally was born in Boston Massachusetts on July 24,...

Jean W Edgerly Saladino

Jean W Edgerly Saladino

Dec 23, 2020

Jean W. Edgerly Saladino passed away at her home in Rochester NH on 12/23/20. A longtime resident of Rochester NH, Jean was born in 1932 to Grover and Madeleine Waterhouse. She grew up in Raymond NH with her brother John F. Waterhouse and sister Judy Waterhouse Foley. Her early memories, which she loved to share, were filled with stories of...

Anita Goodwin

Anita Goodwin

Dec 23, 2020

Anita Goodwin, 92 of Rochester NH, passed peacefuly in her sleep on 12/31/2020. Anita retired from Hannaford in Rochester, NH and went onto work at Fosters Clambake in York, Maine for many years, where she was beloved and made many friends. Anita had a passion for flowers so it's no wonder she continued to work a landscaping job all the...

Noreen Elizabeth Sneirson

Noreen Elizabeth Sneirson

Dec 20, 2020

Rochester, NH-Noreen Elizabeth Sneirson, née Anctil age 70, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Noreen, born on May 17,1950 was the daughter of Ila and Neree Anctil and younger sister to Stephen Anctil. She grew up in Gonic, NH and attended Spaulding High School in Rochester with Carl Sneirson, her high...

Ronald Lepene

Ronald Lepene

Dec 20, 2020

Ronald Lepene (Roni) 57 of Rochester NH passed away on December 20,2020 at his home with his family by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Rochester January 8 1963 son of the late Ronald Lepene Sr and his mother June Adams. Ronnie is survived by his wife Patricia (Pat) Lepene,2 stepsons Michael Pelletier, Donald Pelletier and...

Richard Craig Semo

Richard Craig Semo

Dec 18, 2020

Richard (Rick) Craig Semo, age 64, recently of Farmington NH, died suddenly on December18th 2020. He was the husband of Rhonda (Leyburn) Semo, with whom he had celebrated 26years of marriage.Born in Rome NY on September 24th, 1956 he was the son of the late Richard Charles Semoand the late June Petrie Busco. His brother John, and sister Jennifer were...

Joseph Donald "Joe" Gold

Joseph Donald "Joe" Gold

Dec 16, 2020

Joseph Donald "Joe" Gold, age 84, of Jeannette, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Frisbie Hospital in Rochester, NH. Joe was born on August 6, 1936 in Greensburg, PA, and was unforgettable to all who met him.  A self-taught, ambitious man who enjoyed sales and advertising, he was a born salesman and loved to talk to people.  He...

Ellen M. Potvin

Ellen M. Potvin

Dec 13, 2020

Rochester, NH- Ellen M. Potvin, 86, of Rochester died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brentwood after a period of failing health. She was born Aug. 26, 1934 in Rochester, NH, the daughter of the late Arthur L. Birch and Martha E. (Boggs) Birch.  Ellen was a life-long resident of Rochester where she worked...

Nancy E. Mclaughlin

Nancy E. Mclaughlin

Dec 12, 2020

Nancy E. McLaughlin (Boynton) age 69, of Orchard Circle Farmington, NH lost her long battle with COPD/lung disease on December 12,2020 Born November 17, 1951 in Winchester, MA. The daughter to Evan L. Boynton (deceased) and Mary M. Jackson (deceased). Nancy enjoyed a long career in the medical field as a medical assistant at Salmon Falls Family Healthcare. She enjoyed...

Carrie Foss

Carrie Foss

Dec 12, 2020

Carrie A. Foss, 95, of The Studley Home in Rochester, NH passed away on December 12, 2020.  She was born in Newfields, NH to the late Edward and Beatrice Kendall. A graduate of New England Deaconess Hospital, RN, Boston, MA, and New England College, BA in Psychology and Sociology, Henniker, NH.  She was the Executive Director of the Child Development...

Ernest Sylvain

Ernest Sylvain

Dec 12, 2020

Ernest "Ernie" -  "Toucheye" Sylvain passed away on December 12, 2020 following a brief illness in Rochester NH at the age of 88. Ernie was the son of Paul and Homerine (Michaud) Sylvain. He was born (1932) and raised in Skowhegan, Maine. After graduating in 1950, Ernie married the love of his life, Claire (Henry) and a short time later...

Justin Joseph Lachance

Justin Joseph Lachance

Dec 11, 2020

Justin Joseph Lachance, 41, died at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Friday December 11th, after a period of failing health. Justin was born in Rochester, NH on November 30th 1979. He is the son of Jean Ann Lachance and his Dad, Roger, who predeceased him by three weeks passing away on Nov. 20th. Justin graduated from Saint Thomas High School in...

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