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Shawn J. Markham

Shawn J. Markham

Oct 28, 2025

Gonic – Shawn J. Markham, 50, passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.

Born May 21, 1975, in Exeter, NH he was the son of Arthur and Sharon (Butler) Markham.

Shawn took great pride in his work as a painter for Real Quality Painting. He loved his family beyond measure, and second to his family was...

Bruce Furbush

Bruce Furbush

Oct 25, 2025

Bruce Furbush, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Maine, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born on August 2nd, 1939, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Bruce was the son of the late Erlon H. Furbush and Thirza (McGrath) Giera. Bruce dedicated much of his professional life to Furbush Oil Company....

Annette M. Call

Annette M. Call

Oct 25, 2025

Barrington, NH — Annette M. Call, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous five-year battle with ALS. Throughout her illness, Annette never lost her optimism, warmth, or sense of humor—always maintaining a positive outlook on life that inspired everyone who knew her.

Born on November 27, 1967, she...

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Oct 22, 2025

Bruce S. Robinson, 65, died Wed. Oct. 22, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Dover the son of Edmond and Loretta (Bolduc) Robinson.

He had been employed as a Carpenter

Bruce loved football and was a huge New England Patriots fan.

He was predeceased by his brothers Dale and John.

He is survived by his wife...

Shannon Lee Lemelin

Shannon Lee Lemelin

Oct 22, 2025

Shannon Lee (Wentworth) Lemelin passed away peacefully on October 22,2025 surrounded by love, after a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. She was born in Salem Massachusetts and grew up in Middletom Massachusetts before moving to Rochester New Hampshire. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School. She enjoyed working with the public until her son, Kyle was born. The next...

Billye Murry Waldron

Billye Murry Waldron

Oct 21, 2025

Strafford – Billye Murry Waldron, 94, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2025, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital following a period of failing health.

Born October 9, 1931, in Canyon Texas and raised in Happy Texas. She was the daughter of the late Carroll R. and Audrey Lee (Markham) Hancock.

After high school, Billye attended college for journalism. She met George in 1953 and...

Richard N. Peloquin

Richard N. Peloquin

Oct 19, 2025

DOVER, NH. Richard N. Peloquin, 94, passed away peacefully and entered eternal life on October 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1930, in Cambridge, MA to Joseph and Margaret (Conroy) Peloquin. Richard was a graduate of Cambridge Ridge Latin and played semiprofessional hockey in the U.S. and Canada before joining the military. He was a...

Matilda Jean Peters

Matilda Jean Peters

Oct 11, 2025

Rochester – Matilda Jean Peters, 67, passed away Saturday October 11, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born May 4, 1958, in Rumford, ME, she was the daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Barbara (Jenkins) Farrington. Jeannie had worked at Hutchinson Sealing Systems and Davidson Rubber for many years. After retirement she worked part...

Marian L. Veno

Marian L. Veno

Oct 6, 2025

Marian Louise (Patch) Veno - Rochester, NH Marian L. Veno, 97 years young, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 6, 2025. Born on June 21, 1928, in Sanford, Me, the daughter of the late Everett and Abbie (Smith) Patch. She resided in Rochester most of her life. She worked at Fernald Hackett’s, Grants Department Store, Wyandotte Mills...

Linda Lee Steer

Linda Lee Steer

Oct 5, 2025

Linda Lee Steer, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Portsmouth, after a period of declining health. Born on October 15, 1941, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Clarice Laverdiere. Linda graduated from Spaulding High School in 1959 and went on to attend Brigham Young University. In 1965, she married Paul Steer, and the...

Douglas A. Smith

Douglas A. Smith

Oct 4, 2025

Rochester – Douglas A. Smith, 63, passed away Saturday October 4, 2025, at his home following an unexpected illness. Born July 30, 1962, in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Alan and Joan (Wilkie) Smith. Doug worked for more than twenty years for Liberty Mutual in the IT department. In his free time, he loved playing...

Nancy Jean Rigazio / Blair

Nancy Jean Rigazio / Blair

Sep 30, 2025

Nancy Jean Rigazio / Blair died peacefully in the company of her family on Tuesday September 30, 2025 in Dover, NH. She was 89 years old. Born August 10, 1936 in Farmington. NH. In 1962 she married Raymond Rigazio, love of her life. Though she worked in the family grocery store business, Nancy occupation was loving wife and devoted mother...

Rebecca M. Stevens

Rebecca M. Stevens

Sep 30, 2025

Rochester – Rebecca M. Stevens, 66, passed away Tuesday September 30, 2025, at her home unexpectedly. Born October 26, 1959, in Bangor, ME, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Patricia (Levine) Smith. Rebecca was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, she loved dragonflies, and was an avid Patriots fan, but most of all she loved her family. Members...

Jody Lee Cook

Jody Lee Cook

Sep 29, 2025

Jody Lee (Harmon) Cook July 24 1966 - September 29, 2025 Born in Rochester and a graduate from Spaulding High School. Worked in electronics at Hampshire Controls in Dover NH for over 30 years, also worked in the food industry for over 20 yrs. Jody suffered a stroke in 2019 that unabled her to work, but she continued to do...

Jeannie Hall Smith

Jeannie Hall Smith

Sep 15, 2025

Lebanon, ME – Jeannie Hall Smith, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.

Born January 25, 1947, in Haverhill, MA, she was the wife of the late Joseph Mark Thibeau of Lawrence, MA, and the daughter of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Wilson) Bickum of Merrimac, MA.

Jeannie dedicated much of...

David Saltzman

David Saltzman

Sep 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family shares the passing of their brother, father and friend David J Saltzman. David was born July 26, 1965, in Rochester, New Hampshire to Melvin F and Nancy E Saltzman of 9 Crockett St., Rochester, NH. David grew up in Rochester but also lived a short time in Louisiana. He worked at GE...

Jeffrey Waterhouse

Jeffrey Waterhouse

Sep 7, 2025

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Jeffrey Waterhouse, 52, who left us at his home in Dover, New Hampshire, after a period of declining health. Born on March 10, 1973, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Jeffrey was the son of Carl and Kathy Waterhouse. A proud Navy veteran, he served his country with honor and courage. He loved...

Dolores Mae Killman

Dolores Mae Killman

Sep 6, 2025

Berwick – Dolores Mae Killman, 95, passed away Saturday September 6, 2025, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born May 27, 1930, in Newport News, VA she was the daughter of the late Perry W. and Mary Margaret (Wright) Marshall. Dolores was a homemaker and family always came first. She loved Christmas, baking, and was known...

Adrienne Brown

Adrienne Brown

Sep 4, 2025

Strafford – Adrienne Brown, 91, passed away Thursday September 4, 2025, at her home following a period of failing health. Born June 27, 1934, in Stoneham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Adrienne (Leving) Jones. Adrienne had worked as an administrative assistant for the State of New Hampshire for many years. She had a very strong...

Elizabeth A. Barton

Elizabeth A. Barton

Sep 1, 2025

Concord – Elizabeth A. “Betty” Barton, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, after a period of declining health. Born on March 13, 1940, in Rochester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Carlisle and Hazel (Wishart) Lurvey. Betty was a talented artist who found joy in sharing her creativity with...

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