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Lillian Deely

Lillian Deely

Dec 17, 2018

Lillian A. Deely died on Dec. 17th after a period of failing health. She was born June 26th, 1934 in Farmington, NH to Malcolm and Ethel (McCullough) Young. After a childhood spent in Northwood she lived most of her remaining years in Rochester. Lillian was a much-loved worker at Dunkin' Donuts from the early 70's to the early 80's where...

Patrick Dale Beaver

Patrick Dale Beaver

Dec 14, 2018

Patrick Dale (Pat) Beaver, 71, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 14, 2018, lovingly surrounded by family. He was the husband of MaryLou (Kelly) Beaver. Together they celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on November 7th. Born in Crescent City, CA, on September 16,1947, he was the son of the late George and Glenivee (Reddick) Beaver....

Martha Mcbride

Martha Mcbride

Dec 12, 2018

Lebanon, Maine- Martha (Hersom) McBride, 88, of 495 West Lebanon Road died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Rochester the daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Cheney) Hersom and has resided in Rochester all of her life. She worked at General Electric for 34 years. Martha was a member...

Deborah M Johnson

Deborah M Johnson

Dec 7, 2018

Farmington - Deborah M. Johnson, 72 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2018 at Frisbee Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Debbie was born November 27, 1946 in North Conway to Fred and Beatrice (DeWitt) Johnson.  She lived in Phoenix, Arizona and worked for the State of Arizona's Department of Health and Human Services for...

Randy William Pomeroy

Randy William Pomeroy

Dec 4, 2018

Acton, Maine- Randy William Pomeroy, 57 passed away at Frisbie Memorial Hospital on December 4, 2018 , surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born in Rochester NH on September 24, 1961 to William and Patricia (Thompson)Pomeroy. He was employed by Pratt and Whitney for 30 years as a working leader. He was a member of Sons of American Legion,...

Alice Hopkins Wheeler

Alice Hopkins Wheeler

Dec 3, 2018

Portsmouth, NH-Alice Hopkins Wheeler, age 93, passed away on Monday December 3rd, 2018. She was born on December 23rd, 1924 in Milford, NH. The daughter of John G. Hopkins and Della Daniels, Alice attended both Milford and Spaulding High School, graduating from Milford High School with the class of 1944. She was married to Earl "Skip" O'Dell Wheeler Jr. for...

Pauline D Andersen

Pauline D Andersen

Dec 2, 2018

Strafford NH - It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline D. Andersen announces her passing, after a period of failing health, on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the age of 83 years. Pauline was born July 30, 1935 in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of Peter and Athena George. Pauline will be lovingly remembered by Ken, her high...

Elaine J Fontaine

Elaine J Fontaine

Dec 1, 2018

Rochester, NH- Elaine J. Fontaine, 79, of Goodwin Way died Saturday, December 1,2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born July 23, 1939 in Berwick, Maine to William and Blanche (Therrien) Kenney Elaine was an avid gardener who loved planting extensive flower beds. She loved travelling with her husband Norman, playing slot machines, and wintering in...

Erlon Keith Johnson

Erlon Keith Johnson

Nov 30, 2018

Rochester, NH-  Erlon Keith Johnson. , 84, of Rochester, NH died at Frisbee Memorial Hospital November 30, 2018. Erlon was born in Buxton, Maine on September 2,1934 to Ivy June (Wakefield) and Lawrence Johnson. He was employed as welder at Boston Felt in East Rochester. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Erlon is survived by his wife, Elaine Johnson. Son Kenneth...

Dorothy Smart

Dorothy Smart

Nov 28, 2018

Rochester, NH- Dorothy A.  Smart, 87, of 3 Roseberry Lane passed away Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH. She was born Feb. 20, 1931 in Portland, ME the daughter of the late Ellis and Addie (Haney) Brown. She has resided in this area all of her life and was a graduate of Spaulding High...

Dora Sprague

Dora Sprague

Nov 28, 2018

Concord, NH- Dora I. Sprague, 86, of 52 Dunklee Street died Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018 at the Hospice House in Concord, NH surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 17, 1932 in Whitefield, NH. She has resided in Concord for the past 32 years previously living in Northwood and Dunbarton, NH. Dora worked at the Page Belt Company...

Marjorie White

Marjorie White

Nov 27, 2018

Dover, NH- Marjorie (Ratliff) White of Strafford, Dover & Milton, New Hampshire passed away suddenly on November 27, 2018 at the age of 95 years old.  Marj was the daughter of the late Reagan & Ethel Ratliff (Sherier) of Utah and was the wife of the late R. Byron White of Strafford. Marj was predeceased by a very special friend...

Pauline L Comeau

Pauline L Comeau

Nov 25, 2018

Hookset, NH -Pauline L. Comeau, 91, formerly of Rochester, passed away Sunday Nov. 25, 2018 at Evergreen Place in Manchester, NH with her loving family by her side. She was born June 4, 1927 in South Lebanon, ME the daughter of the late Alonzo and Lillian (Hersom) Blaisdell. She was a lifelong resident of Rochester and had worked for 25...

Patricia Tingley

Patricia Tingley

Nov 24, 2018

Rochester, NH- Patricia "Pattie" Tingley, 64, of Salmon Falls Road passed away Saturday Nov. 24, 2018 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born Aug. 27, 1954 in Concord, NH the daughter of the late Dr. Richard and Mrs. Beulah (Robinson) Moore. Pattie graduated from Spaulding High School, Class of 1972 and...

Dana H. Smith

Dana H. Smith

Nov 19, 2018

ROCHESTER, N.H. -- Dana Herbert Smith Jr., 69, of Nutter St., Rochester, died peacefully Monday, November 19, 2018, at his home, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. ?Dana (aka Buster) was born March 24, 1949, in Hartland Maine. The son  of the late Dana Herbert Smith Sr. and Gladys M (Taylor-Smith) Bedard, he had resided in Rochester for most of...

Elizabeth Jean Weeks

Elizabeth Jean Weeks

Nov 18, 2018

Wells, Maine - Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Weeks passed away on November 18,2018 she was born October 20, 1936 in Sanford Maine to Desmond and Louise Oakes. She leaves behind and was loved by her husband Richard Weeks. sisters Eleanor Moon and Marcia Judson and niece Louise and husband Maurice. Children, son Joseph Webster and Wife Terry, and Daughter Cindy Arbelo....

Barbara Waterhouse

Barbara Waterhouse

Nov 18, 2018

Barrington, NH - Barbara Waterhouse,90, of Church Street passed away Sunday Nov. 18,2018 at her home with her husband of 74 years and daughter Eileen. She was born Nov. 15, 1928 in Dover, NH the daughter of the late Harold and Irine (Stimpson) Brown She has resided here most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a member...

Nancy Reed

Nancy Reed

Nov 16, 2018

Strafford NH-Nancy Reed,69, of Water St died Friday, November 16, 2018, at her Home. Born July 28, 1949, in Osaka, Japan, she is the daughter of the late David and Geraldine (Sabourin) Boyce. Nancy was a Master Gardener and was a member of the Strafford Garden Club. She spent countless hours in her garden maintaining a giant perennial garden. She...

Inez June Harris

Inez June Harris

Nov 15, 2018

Dover, NH- Inez June Harris, 92, formerly of Maple Suites passed away Thursday Nov. 15, 2018 at CareOne in Weymouth, MA. She was born May 9, 1926 in East Lansing, MI the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine  Gignac and the widow of Eugene V. Harris. She is survived by 3 children, Constance and spouse Lenny Glionna, Christopher and...

Ralph Allen Lancey

Ralph Allen Lancey

Nov 15, 2018

Ralph Allen Lancey, 76, of Rochester, NH, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He slipped away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ralph was born on Friday November 13, 1942 in Orange, Massachusetts. Ralph was the son of Mabel (Shattuck) Lancey and Albert Lancey. Ralph went to...

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