Patricia "Patsy" Kendall
Jan 14, 2026
Patricia “Patsy” Cox Kendall, 85, of Durham, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Patsy was born on July 13, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Hadley and Ruth Cox and was raised in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from Wilmington Friends School in 1958 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sweet Briar College...
Virginia Colbath
Jan 14, 2026
Virginia "Ginny"' Colbath, 94, of Sanbornville, NH passed away January 14, 2026 at Portsmouth Hospital, Portsmouth. NH.
She leaves behind a large family — her seven children: Sara and husband Richard Benner of Sanbornville, NH, Nancy Downs of Springvale, ME, Ricky Colbath of Sanbornville, NH, Bethany, Colbath and her partner James Cameron of Farmington, NH, Leeann Colbath of Sanbornville, NH, Randy...
Kenneth R. Spencer, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Hudson, Fl - Kenneth R. Spencer, Jr. 61, passed away Monday January 12, 2026.
Born November 18, 1964, in Rochester, NH he was the son of Barbara (Marcotte) Taffe.
Ken was a graduate of Spaulding High School; he later served in the US Air Force. Ken started a long career with American Airlines for almost 30 years in several roles but worked...
Barbara Serven
Jan 11, 2026
Rochester – Barbara J. Serven, 69, passed away on Sunday January 11, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born March 12, 1956, in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and
Phyllis (O’Connell) Gauthier.
Barbara had worked at Hannaford Supermarkets for 35 years before her retirement in
2023. She was well liked by her co-workers and customers and known...
Elaine Weeks
Jan 9, 2026
On January 9, 2026 our Mom Elaine (Herries) (Hanson) Weeks at 103 years old received her Angel Wings and made her journey to Heaven. Elaine was a native of Rochester, being born on July 29, 1922. She attended Rochester Schools and was proud of being a member of the First graduating class of the new Spaulding High School. Elaine was...
Donald Gouveia
Jan 8, 2026
Donald Gouveia, age 74, of Rochester, NH, died at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with his wife Gail at his side. Born in Lowell, MA, on June 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Seraphin Anthony Gouveia and the late Theresa (Mello)Gouveia of Merrimac, MA. Donald spent most of his adult life in construction work, culminating in...
Kathleen Winship
Jan 8, 2026
Kathleen Ann (Vets) Winship, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester, New Hampshire, on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Born on December 4, 1960, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Carl Joseph Vets and Carol Ann (Conley) Vets.
She was raised in Groveland, Massachusetts, and attended Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School, where she studied culinary arts. She...
Marion Karcher
Dec 31, 2025
Marion T. Karcher of Rochester, NH, passed away on December 31, 2025, just 6 weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Born February 10, 1926 in Sanbornville, she was the daughter of Earl and Mabel (Weeks) Randall. Marion was a remarkable woman, who lived through almost a century of incredible changes in the world around her. From the Great Depression and...
Joan W. Blackstone
Dec 31, 2025
Joan Whitten Blackstone, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, from complications of Parkinson's.
Born July 6, 1940, in Brunswick, ME, she was the daughter of the late Owen Whitten Jr. and Clara Morang Whitten. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Harold Blackstone and her siblings Pam, Eleanor, and Owen “Butch”. Joan grew up in Freeport, graduating from Freeport...
Helen Veno
Dec 29, 2025
East Wakefield NH- Helen Anna (Moore) Veno passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a 25 year battle with breast cancer.
She was born December 2nd, 1944 in Columbia, PA, the daughter of John Moore and Anna (Hubley) Moore and the youngest of seven children.
Helen graduated from Penn Manor High School and went on to establish...
Peggy Maxfield
Dec 28, 2025
Peggy Ellen [Morgan] Maxfield, age 63, of Rochester, NH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday December 28, 2025.
Peggy was born July 10, 1962 to Maynard Morgan and Florence [Brown] Morgan. She grew up in Milton, NH where she attended Milton Elementary School and Nute High School. Peggy first worked at the shoe shop in Farmington, NH....
Carol Ann Henson
Dec 27, 2025
Rochester – Carol Ann Henson, 79, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Oceanside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hampton following a period of failing health.
Born March 15, 1946, in Portsmouth, NH, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Mary (Metrick) Hanscom.
Carol was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved reading science fiction and fantasy...
Shirley Ann (Peabody) Daggett
Dec 27, 2025
Shirley Ann (Peabody) Daggett, passed away peacefully at home on December 27th at the age of 96 surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on October 20th, 1929, in Peterborough, NH, the first of three daughters born to Frederick W and Mildred (Royce) Peabody.
She graduated from Portsmouth High School in the late 40’s and entered the workforce. She worked dispatch...
Lynne Estes
Dec 27, 2025
Lynne Ann Estes went to be with her Parents and Grandparents on Saturday December 27th, 2025 peacefully while she slept at her home in Rochester, NH.
Lynne was born December 19th, 1957 in Rochester, NH. Raised in Somersworth and Dover, NH. She was the eldest sister of 4 girls. Sharon Colby of Berwick, ME. Jeanne Porro of Raymond, NH and Lisa...
Jody Ann Hamilton
Dec 26, 2025
Strafford – Jody A. Hamilton, 71, passed away Friday December 26, 2025, at her home following a period of failing health.
Born May 21, 1954, in Franklin, NH, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Jennie (Chorzepa) Hebert.
Jody had worked for many years for the State of New Hampshire, at the Department of Health and Human Services. In her...
Hazel Henderson
Dec 24, 2025
Rochester – Hazel Henderson, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family after a period of declining health.
Born on May 20, 1939, in Rochester, NH, Hazel was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Souza) Smith. Hazel and Eugene celebrated 69 years of marriage together, where they built a life centered...
Carter W. Ames
Dec 24, 2025
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Dover - Carter W. Ames, 74, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born in Rochester on April 1, 1951, to Simeon Ames and Alma (Lafontaine) Ames.
Carter worked for the City of Somersworth Public Works Department for 35 years. He was very dedicated to his job, as well as his wood...
Leah R. Fitzgerald
Dec 20, 2025
Farmington – Leah R. Fitzgerald, 76, passed away Saturday December 20, 2025, at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health.
Born September 17, 1949, in Rockland, ME, she was the daughter of Eugene and Tilly Tolman.
Leah worked as an embroider for Wearguard for many years. She loved quilting and embroidering and was a devoted homemaker.
Members of her family include...
Sumner Lewis Chick
Dec 20, 2025
Sumner Lewis Chick, 86 years old of Rochester, NH, passed away on
December 20, 2025 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital after a period of failing
health. He was born on April 5, 1939 in Sanford, Maine to the late George and
Edith (Corliss) Chick.
Sumner grew up in the local area. Attending schools in Maine, and graduating
from Sanford High School class of 1957. He joined...
Frank Otis Ward
Dec 16, 2025
Palm Harbor, FL – Frank Otis Ward, 94, passed away Tuesday December 16, 2025, with family at his side following a period of failing health.
Born May 5, 1931, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Charles Otis Ward and Lovisia (Garland) Ward. He was predeceased by his wife, Blanche, his sisters Barbara L’Heureux, and Nancy Lee LaDuke
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