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Paul Littlefield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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