Yvonne Ruth Tilton
Jul 7, 2025
Rochester – Yvonne Ruth Long Tilton, 85, passed away Monday July 7, 2025, following a period of failing health. Born December 25, 1939, in Rochester, NH she was the daughter of the late Frank and Janice (Jervais) Long. Yvonne was a homemaker; she was a member of the Veterans Auxiliary and found comfort studying the bible. She had a very...
Jean T. Ducharme
Jul 4, 2025
Jean T Ducharme, 96, of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully at the Birches on July 4, 2025. Born in Lebanon, NH on July 12, 1929, she was the daughter of William and Irene (Brown) Patterson, also of Lebanon. On September 7, 1947, she married Norman (Bud) Ducharme and enjoyed 53 years of marriage before Norman passed in December of 2000....
Wayne R. Wiggin Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
Wayne R. Wiggin, Sr., 82, of Dover, NH, died peacefully in his home on the morning of Friday July 4, 2025, following a period of declining health. He was born in Rochester on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1942, the son of LeRoy C. and Dorothy J. (Wiggin) Wiggin and had been a lifelong resident of the Southern NH/Seacoast area. He...
John I. Nelson
Jul 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Nelson, who left us peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a devoted father, grandfather, a loving husband, and a cherished friend to many. Born in Lynn, MA, Grandpa John lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and wisdom. He dedicated 46...
Marie Richetelli
Jul 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marie P Richetelli September 7 1928 - July 3 2025 With heavy hearts and endless gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, affectionately known as Nan, at the remarkable age of 96. Born on September 7, 1928, in New Haven, Connecticut, Nan lived there for 90 vibrant years before moving to New Hampshire to...
Mitchell James Merritt
Jun 29, 2025
Mitchell J. Merritt, 42, died from diabetes complications on Sunday June 29, 2025, at Portsmouth Hospital. Born May 29, 1983, in Rochester, NH, Mitch was the son of Wayne S. Merritt and Kimberly (Rainboth) Merritt. Mitch was working as an Electrician’s Assistant for Hunter S. Thompson in Portsmouth NH. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors whether it was...
James B. Valyo
Jun 29, 2025
James B. Valyo, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born on November 16, 1946, in Long Island, NY, Jim was the beloved son of the late Michael Valyo and Alice (Allen) Dolecki. He was raised in Norwood, NY, where he established enduring friendships, a life full of energy, service, and...
Stewart C Cummings
Jun 29, 2025
Dover Stewart Cummings, 89, of 56 Piscataqua Road, died on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his kindness, sense-of humor, ingenuity, and love for his family and friends. Born on New Year’s Eve in 1935 to Ruth and Phillip Cummings in Malden, Massachusetts, Stewart enjoyed...
Jane Heath
Jun 26, 2025
Jane Heath, a lifelong resident of Lebanon, Maine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at the age of 93. Jane was born on September 14th, 1931, in Lebanon, Maine to the late Joseph F Allison and Iva (Dockham) Allison. Jane worked for many years as a dedicated factory worker at Pratt and Whitney, retiring in 1999. Jane found...
Katherine Phyllis Dupont
Jun 24, 2025
Katherine “Kathy” Phyllis Dupont (née Chambers) Passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. Daughter of the late Wanita Chambers and the late Nathan Chambers, sister of the late Marylou Chambers and the late Keith Chambers, Kathy was the mother of the late David Sullivan, the beloved wife and partner of 40...
Beatrice Marie Doyon
Jun 23, 2025
Rochester- Beatrice Marie Doyon, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, after a period of failing health. Born on November 16, 1938, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Beatrice was the daughter of the late Arthur Potvin and Jeanette (Camary) Huntress. She dedicated her professional life to Thompson Tool, where she worked as a Tool Crib Manager. Beatrice found joy...
Sandra Sampson
Jun 20, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Sandra L (Freeman) Sampson. Sandra, 60, passed away at home on June 20, 2025. She was born in York, Me to Myron Freeman of York and Drusilla (Ely) and Frank Daniels of Kittery, Me. Sandra was a beloved wife, a dedicated mother, and the best grandmother, sister, daughter,...
Richard P. Sleeper
Jun 17, 2025
Rollinsford – Richard P. “Rick” Sleeper, 72, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born on July 30, 1952, in Dover, New Hampshire, Rick was the son of the late Stephen and Virginia (Bedard) Sleeper. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Anne (Michaud) Sleeper; his daughter, Sarah Argus and her...
Marie A. King
Jun 14, 2025
During the early hours of June 14th Marie slipped peacefully into eternal sleep. She was accompanied by her son Philip and daughter-in-law Emily. Marie was born in Sicily to her parents Vincenzo and Giuseppina. At the age of five her family moved to the United States. First arriving in New York and eventually settling in Massachusetts. The majority of her...
Russell Hardy
Jun 11, 2025
Russell “Rusty” Hardy passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2025, while hiking Pikes Peak in Colorado, a summit he had long dreamed of reaching. With the sky above him and the trail beneath his feet, he left this world doing what he loved most: exploring the wild with wonder in his eyes and freedom in his soul. Born on October...
Marie Rose Tilton
Jun 11, 2025
Marie Rose Tilton {Zette} 92, wife of the late Richard Tilton Sr. passed away on June 11 at The Residences at Silver Square in Dover, New Hampshire. Marie was born on September 15, 1932 to Paul Amedee and Catherine Marcelle Mastorgio in Saint Mihiel ,France. Marie was the eighth of eleven children. Marie married Richard Tilton in St. Mihiel, France...
Anne M. Hansen
Jun 8, 2025
Anne Marie (Horan) Hansen passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born on November 16, 1938, in Washington, DC, Anne lived a life defined by service, love, and joyful connection. Though she held many jobs—from aerospace typist to community service roles—her true vocation was people. She was a tireless supporter of friends, family, and strangers alike, offering help, laughter, and...
Jay A. Ducharme
Jun 7, 2025
Jay A. Ducharme Jay The loving son of Norman and Jean Ducharme and fourth of six children, including Gail Arndt, Steve, Tim and Cheryl Patch. His older brother Tom died in 2023. He has two daughters, Tanya Walker of North Carolina and Shawna Ducharme of Somersworth. Jay grew up happy at the frog pond with his friends from the neighborhood...
Paul Vaillancourt
Jun 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul S. Vaillancourt on June 4th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul's strength and resilience throughout his journey were truly inspirational. Paul was born on July 8th,1962, in Gardner, MA. During his life, Paul embarked on various career paths, but it was in carpentry...
Donald E. Nickless, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Rochester – Donald E. Nickless, Jr., 65, passed away at his home following a period of failing health. Born March 14, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Donald Nickless, Sr. and Claudette (Corbin) Nickless. Throughout Don’s life he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and reading. Members of his family include his siblings Susan Dimond and husband...
