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Sara Elaine Stevens

Sara Elaine Stevens

May 15, 2018

Sara Elaine Stevens, 39, of Dover, NH passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, May 15. Born in Rochester, NH on May 1, 1979, she was the daughter of Bruce and Cynthia Stevens of Berlin, NH.   She is survived by her parents, her sister Kayla (Nolan) Bick of Somersworth, NH, her maternal grandmother, Phyllis Ferrigan of Rochester, NH, her...

Bruce A. Gerry

Bruce A. Gerry

May 15, 2018

Rochester, NH Bruce A. "Hoss" Gerry, 58, of 18 Nutter Street died Tuesday May 15, 2018 at his home. He was born July 23, 1959 in Rochester, NH the son of the late Robert and Patricia (Dubois) Gerry. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Rochester and worked for Goss International for 34 plus years. He was a member of the...

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Soucy

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Soucy

May 14, 2018

Milton, NH- Dorothy "Dottie" Marie (Knight) Soucy, 77, formerly of Stratham, NH, passed away May 14 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Dottie was born May 13, 1941, the daughter of William & Marie Knight. Dottie's favorite things were cooking, flower gardening, knitting & crocheting, and team bowling on a candlepin bowling league. She...

Norma Cole

Norma Cole

May 11, 2018

Rochester, NH- Norma (Jones) Cole, 80, died Friday May 11, 2018 at the Dover Rehab after a period of failing health. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Roy Cole, Sr.; 4 sons and their wives; 3 sisters; 1 brother; grandchildren, great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents and one sister. There will be no visiting hours....

Roberta Lee Lachance

Roberta Lee Lachance

May 10, 2018

Gonic, NH- Roberta Lee Lachance, 73, of 74 Church street died Thursday May 10, 2018 at home after a long illness. She was born Feb. 25, 1945 in Abilene, TX the daughter of the late J.C. and Mary Gaines Tucker. She was the first graduating Class of Cooper High School in 1963 then worked at Timex while attending Draughon's Business...

Franklin Robert Riley

Franklin Robert Riley

May 10, 2018

Ossipee NH- With Heavy hearts, the family of Frank Riley would like to inform you of his death Thursday, May 10, 2018.Frank was a friend to everyone he met and a source of strength for all who knew him.According to his wishes, a small memorial service for family members will be held at a later date.

Ronald Levesque

Ronald Levesque

May 9, 2018

Rochester, NH- Ronald Levesque, 71, of Norway Plains Road passed away Wednesday, May 9 at his home. Born January 4, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph and Violet Levesque. Ron made quick friends with everyone he met. He was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh. He loved pirates, music, and old cars. He DJ'd for the...

Azaria Gaudreau

Azaria Gaudreau

May 6, 2018

Rochester, NH- Azaria Gaudreau, 22, passed away suddenly May 6, 2018. She was born September 5, 1995 in Haverhill, Massachusetts the daughter of Christine (Douglas) Sorensen of Rochester, NH and Mark Gaudreau of Haverhill, MA. Azaria was loved by her family and friends. She was so beautiful, loving, and truly one of a kind. She attended college at the University...

Patricia M. Mayo

Patricia M. Mayo

May 2, 2018

Milton, NH- Patricia M. Mayo, 81, passed away May 2, 2018 at Hyder House after a period of failing health. She was born April 28, 1937 in Sanford, ME to the late Raymond and Jeanette (Savoie) Desmarais. Moving to Rochester at an early age, she attended Rochester Schools. In the 1950's she worked at her family's Desmarais' Fish and Chip...

Armand "Rocky" J. Aubert

Armand "Rocky" J. Aubert

May 1, 2018

Rochester, NH- Armand J. "Rocky" Aubert, 88, of 5 Gary Drive died Tuesday May 1, 2018 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 19, 1929 in Sanford, ME to the late Fortuna and Rose (Doyon) Aubert. He resided in Rochester for 76 years and was a general contractor for AJ Aubert & Sons. He was a member of Holy...

David C. Mercer

David C. Mercer

Apr 27, 2018

Rochester, NH. David (Dave) C. Mercer, 86, of Glenwood Ave, Rochester, NH died Friday April 27th, 2018. Dave was born Dec. 29th, 1931 in Framingham, MA, the son of the late Clarence and Esther Mercer. Dave is survived by his wife Carol Mercer of Rochester, NH., his sister Ruth Mercer Pelley-Dusseault of CT. and his children:  David Mercer of Hudson,...

Madeleine Fortier

Madeleine Fortier

Apr 27, 2018

Rochester, NH- Madeleine Fortier, 83, passed away Friday, April 27 at Frisbie memorial Hospital after a long illness. Madeleine was born July 27, 1934 in Springvale, ME the daughter of the late Armand and Leontine (Deschine) Morin. Madeleine retired from Eastern Air Devices in Dover in 1998. Upon her retirement, she enjoyed traveling by air, sea, bus, and train with...

Lawrence Roswell Stevens

Lawrence Roswell Stevens

Apr 27, 2018

There are no services scheduled at this time.

David Hersom

David Hersom

Apr 26, 2018

Lebanon, ME. David L. "Skip" Hersom, 64, of 261 Center Road died Thursday April 26, 2018 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 11, 1953 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Clarence and Yvonne (Gilbert) Hersom. Skip has resided in this area all of his life and worked as a machinist for...

James Fournier

James Fournier

Apr 25, 2018

ROCHESTER, NH-James Fournier, 80, of Claire Street, passed away at Frisbie Memorial Hospital on April 25, 2018. Born on January 18, 1938 to the late Wilfred and Irene (Curley) Fournier, James worked as an aviation engineer for GE. He is predeceased by his wife Maude (Taylor) of 49 years. James enjoyed woodworking, jigsaw puzzles, carpentry, and volunteering for church, was...

Loretta F. Alty

Loretta F. Alty

Apr 24, 2018

Rochester- Loretta F. (Bailey) Alty, 77, of Rochester, New Hampshire lost her battle to cancer on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1940 in Wiscasset, Maine daughter of the late Melvin A. and Sadie (Grover) Bailey. She graduated as the Salutatorian of Morse High School in Bath, Maine class of...

Judith Appleby Lacroix

Judith Appleby Lacroix

Apr 23, 2018

Judith Appleby LaCroix, longtime resident of Rochester, NH, formerly of Berwick, ME, passed away peacefully at the Rochester Manor on Monday, April 23, 2018 with her loving husband by her side. Judi was born in Saint John,  New Brunswick, Nova Scotia on April 19, 1943, to Rita M. (Britney) and Donald S. Appleby.  She graduated from Berwick High School in...

Mary G. Atwood

Mary G. Atwood

Apr 22, 2018

Dover- Mary G. Atwood, 89 of Barrington, NH passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday April 22, 2018 at Riverside Rest Home.  She was born on November 15, 1928 in Salem, Ma. , the daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Cronin) Pooler.  Mary was raised in Salem where she graduated from St. Mary's parochial school in 1945.  As a young...

Tracey Anne Bergeron

Tracey Anne Bergeron

Apr 20, 2018

Dr. Tracey Anne Bergeron, RNC died from sudden onset nonalcoholic liver disease at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the age of 66. Tracey was born March 17, 1952 in Concord, NH the daughter of Ernest and Yvette (Hunneyman) Caldwell. She is predeceased by her parents and her brother Matthew Caldwell. Tracey is survived...

Marilyn E. Pheasant

Marilyn E. Pheasant

Apr 19, 2018

Marilyn E. Pheasant Marilyn, daughter of Chester and Hattie (Spear) Smith continued her journey on April 19th, passing peacefully at Watson Fields where she had lived during the last year. Marilyn was born in Stoughton, MA in 1930. and lived there until she studied nursing at Mass. General Hospital in Boston earning a RN degree. Soon after, while still in...

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