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Melvin Harris

Melvin Harris

Oct 29, 2017

Rochester NH- Melvin Harris,83, of Trade Wind Lane died October 29, 2017 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a brief illness. Born January 16, 1934 in Gilmanton Iron Works NH he is the son of the late Ora and Jessie (McCleary) Harris. Melvin has lived in Rochester all his life.  He worked at Spaulding Fiber for 37 years...

Russell Huntress

Russell Huntress

Oct 28, 2017

Dover, NH- Russell Carl Huntress, 70, died Saturday Oct. 28, 2017 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 19, 1947 in Biddeford, ME the son of the late Carleton and Margaret Alice (Kinney) Huntress. Russell attended Old Orchard Beach High School and graduated from Spaulding High School. He served in the U.S. Navy...

William "Bill" Anctil

William "Bill" Anctil

Oct 24, 2017

Alton Bay, NH- William "Bill" Anctil, 76, of 5 Spokies Way died Tuesday Oct. 24, 2017 at Colonial Hill Rehab and Living Center.He was born Mau 11, 1941 in Rochester the son of the late Bertrand and Irene (Fournier) Anctil. He was a lifelong resident of this area and owned and operated Route 16 Auto. He was a member of...

Jennifer Washok

Jennifer Washok

Oct 23, 2017

Dover, NH- Jennifer Noel Washok, 32, of 1 Abby Lane died Monday Oct. 23, 2017 at Hyder Hospice House in Dover, NH after a long illness. She was the daughter of Kathleen Washok and lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of the Resolution Church of Dover. She enjoyed drawing, camping, her cats, and spending...

William "Bill" Sehlmeyer

William "Bill" Sehlmeyer

Oct 23, 2017

Bill Sehlmeyer, 61, passed away suddenly at his home, on Monday morning, October 23, 2017, in Rochester N.H.He is survived by his wife, Camille, his daughter Dorothy Thurston and her husband Phillip. He also leaves behind grandsons Justin, Miles, Jakob and Jonathan. Bill was very close to his surviving mother Libby and sisters Beth, Ellen and Susan. Bill was born...

Janice Rousselle

Janice Rousselle

Oct 21, 2017

Rochester, NH- Janice Rousselle, 63, of 4 Riverview Drive died Saturday Oct. 21, 2017 at the Rochester Manor after a period of failing health. She was born April 26, 1954 in Dover, NH she is the daughter of Althea (Stackpole) Rousselle Dagon and the late Joseph Rousselle, Sr. She has resided most of her life in this area and spent...

John Benjamin Young

John Benjamin Young

Oct 21, 2017

Strafford, NH- John Benjamin Young, 88, of Strafford passed away Saturday October 21, 2017 at Watson Fields in Dover after a period of failing health. John was born March 18, 1929 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Frederick A. and Mildred (Waldron) Young. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, Class of 1947 and attended NH Technical...

Janice Marie Gaudreau

Janice Marie Gaudreau

Oct 21, 2017

Rochester, NH- Janice Marie Gaudreau, 74, of 19 Murray Drive died Saturday Oct. 21, 2017 at home after a period of failing health. She was born in Brookline, MA on May 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Samuel and Jeanette (Burnetsky) Floccher. She retired from the National Parks Service as a purchasing agent, which involved restoring many historic sites...

Michael F Howard

Michael F Howard

Oct 17, 2017

New Durham NH-Michael F. Howard,66, of Middleton Rd died Tuesday October 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.Born July 15, 1951 in Rochester NH he is the son of the late Alfred and Cecile (Maxfield) HowardMichael has lived in New Durham since 1986 after moving from Gonic , NH. He was recently employed as a heavy equipment operator...

Jeffrey C. Weber

Jeffrey C. Weber

Oct 17, 2017

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Geraldine Blakeney

Geraldine Blakeney

Oct 16, 2017

Rochester NH-With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Geraldine Anna (Geri) Blakeney, 90, formerly of Sheridan Ave on Monday October 16, 2017 at the Dover Rehab and Living Center in Dover NH. Born September 27, 1927 in Dartmouth N.S. she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Florence (White) DeYoung. Geri has lived in Rochester most of her...

Thirza Mcgrath Giera

Thirza Mcgrath Giera

Oct 15, 2017

Lebanon, ME- Thirza McGrath Giera, 96, formerly of West Lebanon Rd in Lebanon, ME died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at the Greenwood Center in Sanford ,ME. Born August 4, 1921 in Danville, NH, she was the daughter of the late Rodney and Annie (Bruce) McGrath. Thirza has lived in East Rochester and Lebanon most of her life.  She worked as...

Raymond L. Carter

Raymond L. Carter

Oct 15, 2017

Sandown, NH -- Raymond Leroy Carter of North Road died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Colonial Poplin Rehab Center. He rests from his labors of nearly 100 years, awaiting the promise of the resurrection to eternal life at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He was born December 12, 1917 in Bangor, ME, the son of the late Dr....

Joelle Stanley

Joelle Stanley

Oct 8, 2017

Rochester, NH- Joelle Stanley, 44, of Cold Spring Circle died Sunday October 8, 2017 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Born June 17, 1973 the daughter of the Michael and Gayle (Quick) Stacy she was a lifelong resident of Dover and Rochester. She was a loving mother, who also enjoyed playing with her grandchild. She also was a dog lover and showered...

Scott Molway

Scott Molway

Oct 7, 2017

Scott Molway November 18, 1970 - October 07, 2017 Rochester - Scott Molway passed away peacefully at Frisbie Memorial Hospital on October 7th.  He was surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and close family members.  Born November 18, 1970, he was the son of John Molway and Diane (Patterson) Molway. He is survived by his wife, Amy and their five...

Charles Souza

Charles Souza

Oct 4, 2017

Charles "Charlie" Albert Souza, age 61, born April 22, 1956 in Boston, MA died October 4, 2017 at Hyder Hospice House in Dover, NH. Son of Manuel Souza and Sally (Scott) both deceased. Survived by his children Nikoma Souza and Charles Souza Jr of Washington State. Charlie is also survived by his eight siblings and their spouses - Julie and...

Jessie Gurney

Jessie Gurney

Oct 4, 2017

Rochester NH-Jessie Gurney ,83, of 15 Eastern Ave., passed on to her heavenly home Thursday October 4, 2017 after a period of failing health.Born May 14, 1934 in Ridgeway SC she was the daughter of the late JT and Cora (Peake) BassJessie lived and shared some happy moments with friends and staff at Studley Home in Rochester for the past...

Mona Clark

Mona Clark

Oct 3, 2017

Strafford NH-Mona Clark,87, of 760 First Crown Point Rd passed away after a sudden illness.Born December 12, 1929 in Somersworth, NH she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Rosalma (Doyon) Lambert.Mona has lived in Strafford for the past 34 years since her husband retired from the military in 1983. She was a dedicated military wife who loved to...

Howard Warren Kimball Jr.

Howard Warren Kimball Jr.

Oct 1, 2017

Rochester, NH- Howard Warren Kimball, Jr., 77, of Rochester passed away suddenly Sunday Oct. 1, 2017 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. He was born Aug. 27, 1940 in Salem, MA the son of the late Howard Sr. and Irma (Millner) Kimball. He was a graduate of Beverly High School, Class of 1959 and worked as a pipefitter and insulator at...

Stephen Clyde Gray

Stephen Clyde Gray

Oct 1, 2017

Madbury, NH - Stephen Clyde Gray, 61, of French Cross Road died suddenly at his home Sunday October 1, 2017. Stephen was born October 20, 1955 to the late Clyde William and Nancy (Osborne) Gray. Stephen was a lifelong resident of New Hampshire, graduating high school at Spaulding Class of 1973, and worked as a custodian at the Rochester Middle...

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