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Paul Littlefield
Mar 10, 2018
Rochester, NH- On March 10, 2018 Paul Littlefield, 84, passed away peacefully at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Paul proudly served our country as a machinery repairman 1st Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1952- 1956. Paul enjoyed the outdoors and spent countless hours hunting and fishing with family and friends. He instilled that love of...
Ruby F. Gray
Mar 9, 2018
Rochester, NH-Ruby F. (Dore) Gray, 91, passed away Friday March 9th, 2018 at Colonial Hill Center in Rochester NH due to failing health. She was born September 6, 1926 to the late Leon and Mildred Dore of Tuftonboro, NH. She was a homemaker and lived in Rochester most of her life, taking care of her family. She was a loving...
Gerolene Steeves
Mar 8, 2018
Rochester, NH- Gerolene Steeves, 93, of 307 Washington Street died Thursday March 8, 2018 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH. She was born March 24, 1926 in Rochester the daughter of the late Ormsby and Florence (Canney) Howard. She is a lifelong resident of Rochester. She enjoyed doing woodworking. Family and friends may visit Sunday, March11, 2018 from 1-3...
Joyce Wilson
Mar 6, 2018
NEWINGTON NH: Joyce S. Wilson, 86, of Newington, formerly of Rochester, NH and Weston, MA, passed peacefully at home, March 6, 2018. Beloved wife of Sewell T. Wilson (predeceased); loving mother of Candace Dalal and Hilary Baldwin; son-in-laws Rafi Dalal and David Baldwin; cherished grandmother of Amanda Tully, Charles Baldwin, Lael Dalal, and Elyse Dalal; and great-grandmother to six children.Joyce...
Caroline Ackman
Mar 5, 2018
Dover, NH- Caroline Ackman, 80, of Nile Street passed away March 5 at Wentworth Douglass hospital after a brief illness. Born May 25, 1937 in Anoka, MN to the late Elmer and Ida (Sodman) Schwab, she was the middle of 7 children. Caroline was a dedicated homemaker and member of the Emmanuel Advent Christian Church. She lived in New Hampshire...
Brian G. Colwell
Mar 5, 2018
Brian G. Colwell, 57 of Rollinsford NH, went to be with His Lord after a long battle with cancer on March 5, 2018. He was born in Rochester, NH on August 26, 1960 to the late George and Carlene (Jacobs) Colwell of Eastside. Brian was proudly employed at the Granite Group as Operations Manager for over 15 years. He was...
Dorothy Mildred Carter
Mar 4, 2018
Sandown, NH- Dorothy Mildred Carter, 98, of North Road entered into her eternal rest on March 4 at the Colonial Poplin Nursing Home. Born August 13, 1919 in Norwalk, Connecticut, Dorothy was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Ewald and Dora (Hyhn) Knorr. Dorothy was married to the late Raymond L. Carter, Sr. for nearly 76 years....
John A Tarmey Sr.
Mar 2, 2018
Galivants Ferry, SC - John A Tarmey Sr, 91, died peacefully on Friday March 2, 2018 at the home of his son in Galivants Ferry, SC. Born in Farmington, NH on September 17,1926, the son of Martin and Grace Tarmey. In 1943 John joined the Marines serving his country in WWII while stationed mostly in the Pacific Islands. He was...
Marcia Hodsdon
Mar 2, 2018
Marcia (Peck) Hodsdon, 75, of Wakefield, New Hampshire passed away peacefully at home with family on March 2, 2018 after a year of declining health. She was born in Rochester on January 5, 1943. She was the daughter of William H. and Mary Rita (Bowen) Peck. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles Sears Hodsdon. Marcia graduated...
Robert Vanasse
Mar 2, 2018
West Yarmouth, MA - Robert (Bob) L. Vanasse, died peacefully at his home on Buck Island Road on March 2, 2018, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer, with his loving family by his side. He was 83. Born February 4, 1935 in Farmington NH, he was the son of the late Armand and Doris (Trace) Vanasse, and grew up...
Gerard Peloquin
Mar 2, 2018
Rochester, NH-Gerard Peloquin, 79, of Milton New Hampshire passed away on March 2, 2018 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Born in Woonsocket on April 21, 1938, he was the son of Nazaire and Yvonne (Guilmette), Peloquin and he is survived by his wife Nancy. Gerard was a graduate of Belingham High School. He worked in and excelled in Autobody repair. After...
Donald Tompson
Mar 1, 2018
Rochester NH-Donald Tompson,87, of Portland St died Thursday March 1, 2018 at his home after a sudden illness. Born May 13, 1930 in Rochester NH he was the son of the late Eban and Vera (Holmes) Tompson. Donald has lived in Rochester all his life. He attended Spaulding High School before joining the United State Navy. After being honorably discharged...
Norma J. Bourne
Feb 26, 2018
Portsmouth, NH-Norma J. Bourne, 79, of State Road in Kittery ME passed away on February 26th at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was born to the late Harold and Marion (Stratton) Raymond on October 8th, 1938, and is survived by her husband of almost 58 years, Robert Bourne. Norma lived in Rochester NH for 18 years before...
Herbert Clarence Emmons
Feb 26, 2018
Gonic, NH- Herbert C. Emmons, 87, of Felker Street passed away early Monday February 26 at Frisbie Hospital after a brief illness. Born April 14, 1930, Herbert was the son of the late Clarence and Isadore (Arey) Emmons. Herbert served in the U.S. Army. He also worked as a handyman and maintenance man during his life. In the 1970s, Herbert...
Phyllis Grenier
Feb 25, 2018
Lebanon ME-Phyllis Grenier,79, of Lower Guinea Rd. died Sunday February 25, 2018 at her home after long illness. Born March 8, 1938 in Portsmouth NH she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Evelyn (Hayes) Hartford Phyllis has lived in Lebanon ME since 2002 after moving from Rochester. She was employed at General Electric on the third-floor repair shop...
June Cate
Feb 23, 2018
Rochester, NH- June Cate, 82, passed away early February 23 at the Colonial Hill Center in Rochester. She was born August 8, 1935 in Farmington, NH to the late Howard and Della (Paige) Nichols. June worked at Colby Footwear, where she did stitch work. She is survived by her daughter Sherry Corbett, of Michigan, her brothers Ronald and Donald Nichols,...
Henry A. Mcsheehan
Feb 20, 2018
Rochester, NH- Henry A. McSheehan, Jr. died February 20, 2018 in Rochester, NH. He was 77. Henry was born December, 12, 1940 in Fulton, NY to his parents Henry A. and Mary (Kelly) McSheehan, Sr.. Raised in Rochester and graduating from Spaulding High School,Class of 1960 he married Anita (Begin) McSheehan in 1974. He worked for Rochester Public Works for...
Cynthia Lynne Batson
Feb 19, 2018
Somersworth, NH - Cynthia Lynne Batson, 65, of Francoeur Drive, peacefully passed away on February 19, 2018, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Cindy was born May 8th, 1952 to Raymond L. and Dorothy (Knorr) Carter in Norwalk, CT. She lived with her husband of 45 years, Willie Batson, in the...
Lawrence E. Serven
Feb 19, 2018
Rochester, NH- Lawrence E. Serven, 87, formerly of 2 North Dewberry Lane died Monday Feb. 19, 2018 at Dover Rehab and Living Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1930 in Lynn, MA the son of the late George and Evelyn (Anderson) Serven. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He has resided here since 1983 coming from...
Ronald Marshall Gray Jr.
Feb 18, 2018
Rochester, NH-Ronald Marshall Gray Jr., 38, of Norway Plains passed away unexpectedly at home on February 18, 2018. Born on July 4, 1979, Ronald was the son of Ronald Marshal Gray Sr. and Cheryl A. (Haigh) Gray. He was a graduate of Spaulding High School and worked as a cable turner for Tyco. Ronald was a loving father and always...
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