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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...

Rodney Moody

Rodney Moody

Oct 10, 2020

Rochester, NH- Rodney J. Moody, 83, passed away Saturday Oct. 10, 2020 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born March 1, 1937 in Portland, ME the son of the late Eugene and Blanche (Libby) Moody. Rod has resided in Rochester most of his life previously living at Province Lake. He retired from Eastern Propane Company after...

Jean Johnstone

Jean Johnstone

Oct 9, 2020

Rochester, NH- Jean Johnstone, 84, of Lynn Lane passed away Friday Oct. 9, 2020 at Carriage Hill Assisted Living after a period of failing health. She was born July 7, 1936 in Lynn, MA, the daughter of the late Donald and Alice (Marquis) Curran. She has resided in Rochester since 2001. She started her career in accounting at Allied Gas...

Gordon D Oliver

Gordon D Oliver

Oct 7, 2020

Rochester NH-Gordon Oliver,63, of Royal Crest died Tuesday October 5, 2020 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a period of failing health. Born September 3, 1957 in Manchester NH, he is the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Batalis) Oliver. Gordon has lived in New Hampshire all his life. He earned his masters in economics and finance and later worked...

Lester Waterhouse

Lester Waterhouse

Oct 6, 2020

Lester A. Waterhouse Lester A. Waterhouse, 94, passed away at his Barrington home on October 6, 2020 after a period of declining health.  He was born May 30, 1926 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Maurice and Iva (Swaine) Waterhouse.  He was raised and educated in Barrington, the first six years were at the one room Waldron Hill...

Harold Battice

Harold Battice

Oct 5, 2020

Harold "Jimmy" Battice, of Lebanon, Maine, passed peacefully October 5th surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was diagnosed in April with a rare and aggressive form of liver cancer. Jim was born in Salem, MA August 31st, 1958, as he was also raised there. Jimmy went to Salem public schools, and also Bishop Fenwick High School. Jim played football and...

David Geno

David Geno

Oct 5, 2020

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