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Frank X. Danner Sr.
Nov 3, 2024
Rochester – Frank X. Danner, Sr., 86, passed away early Sunday morning November 3, 2024, with his family by his side. Born January 24, 1938, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late William and Lillian (Davis) Danner. Frank had worked for various companies throughout his life. Most recently as a sales associate at Home Depot, where he...
Wayne Scott Breden
Nov 1, 2024
Rochester – Wayne Scott Breden, 78, passed away Friday November 1, 2024, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a brief period of failing health. Born May 20, 1946, in Marblehead, MA, he was the son of the late Edward and Gloria (Pyburn) Breden. Scott had worked for many years as a machine calibrator at Spaulding Composites, G.E. as a quality engineer...
Ralph W. Torr
Oct 27, 2024
Ralph Willis Torr of Rochester New Hampshire passed away on October 27, 2024, after a brief illness. Ralph was born on August 8, 1931, in Rochester on his family homestead to Franklin & Bernice Torr. He attended school in Rochester before enlisting in the United States Airforce in 1949. While serving his country during the Korean War Ralph was a...
Michael A. Bean
Oct 21, 2024
Michael “Mike” Allen Bean, 62, of Rochester, NH, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2024. Mike was born December 16, 1961, in Dover, NH, the son of Paul Bean Sr. and Gail [Mayo] Bean. He grew up in North Berwick, ME, and graduated from Noble High School in 1980. Mike joined the United States Marine Corps in January of 1981,...
Shirley A. Macdougall
Oct 16, 2024
Shirley A. MacDougall, 90 died peacefully at Frisbie Hospital on October 16 after declining health. She was born September 25, 1934 in Lynnhurst, MA, the daughter of Victor S. and A. Dorothea Bergstrom. Shirley was married to John MacDougall, Jr. who died in 2020 soon after they celebrated their 64th anniversary. Shirley is survived by her four children, Janis Fitzpatrick...
Michael Phelan
Oct 15, 2024
Michael Phelan, born February 24, 1955, passed away peacefully after battling cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Ruth and Russell Phelan along with his niece Sarah Morse with whom he shared a birthday. He leaves behind his sister Kelly Morse and her husband Norman Morse and nephew, Christopher Davis, his partner Robyn Doke, and his sons Seth and Riley...
Anne M. Bowen
Oct 15, 2024
Anne M Bowen, formerly of Rochester, passed on October 15, 2024, at The Lodges Care Center in Springvale, ME. Anne was born on April 14, 1936, in Malden, MA to Robert F and Ethrilla (Eveleth) Bonamo. She was raised in Barrington NH and the San Diego area of California. Anne was employed at Jerry’s Shop and Save, and The Globe...
Maureen Minion
Oct 15, 2024
Heaven has gained another angel with the passing of Maureen Ann Minion (Arsenault), our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, on October 15, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1937, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, daughter to Joseph Herbert Arsenault and Katherine Fitzgerald, Maureen lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and unwavering love for her family, community, and faith....
Joan Lightfoot
Oct 14, 2024
“Home Going” notice! In the early morning hours of October 5th, 2024 in Brooksville, FL the Lord saw fit to usher this dear Saint into the glorious arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of eighty-three. She was born to Robert and Nancy Whitney in Melrose, MA in 1941 and is survived by her two sisters,...
Claire H. Daigle
Oct 10, 2024
Claire Daigle passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on October 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 19, 1924, she was the daughter of Mary (Dubois) Grenier and Arthur Grenier. She resided in Rochester, NH, for most of her life, working at Rondeau Shoe Shop and GE in Somersworth, NH, for over 30 years, and...
Nancy Andrews
Oct 10, 2024
Nancy (Gerry) Andrews, 69, of Dover, NH passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024 surrounded by her children. Nancy was born in Rochester, NH on November 24, 1954 to the late Robert and Patricia (Dubois) Gerry. A lifelong resident of Rochester and Dover, NH, Nancy worked for Kellogg’s for many years, receiving regional and national awards for her successes. She...
Robert Alexander Crichton
Oct 8, 2024
Robert Alexander Crichton, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1948, to the late Alexander L. Crichton and Mary Miller Crichton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Susan Crichton; his children Laurie Huckins, Ian Crichton and his partner Samantha Lombardo, Kate Crichton and her partner Jeffrey...
Martin J. Plante
Oct 7, 2024
Martin “Marty” J. Plante, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester, NH on October 7, 2024, following a period of failing health. He was born on November 13, 1931, in Somersworth, NH, being one of fourteen children to the late Joseph E. Plante and Lydia (St. Cyr). Martin was an awarded Korean War veteran who proudly served in...
Elaine Hasty
Oct 7, 2024
Rochester, NH - Elaine Hasty, age 87, crossed the threshold to heaven on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Rochester Manor in Rochester, NH after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born in Rochester, NH on January 3, 1937, the beloved daughter of Wesley and Vivian (Preston) French. Elaine grew up in Rochester and spent many...
Edwin C. Thompson
Oct 6, 2024
Epping- Edwin C. Thompson passed away peacefully at Exeter Hospital on October 6th, 2024,Epping Community after a brief illness. Edwin was born on September 21, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine. He was the son of the late John F. Thompson and Mary Thompson (McLaughlin) of Milton, NH. In his younger years, Edwin served in the United States Navy. After the navy,...
Norma Lorraine Dame
Oct 6, 2024
Norma Lorraine (Millette) Dame, 76, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 6, 2024, peacefully and in the presence of her daughter, son & daughter-in-law, sister & brother-in-law. Born in Rochester on December 27, 1947, to Lucy (Chase Coco) & Roland Millette. She was raised in Gonic by her mother, Lucy, and her...
Michael Lessard
Oct 5, 2024
Michael Lessard, 70, died Sat. Oct. 5, 2024, after a period of declining health. He was born in Rochester the son of the late Donald and Irene (Hebert) Lessard. He had also resided in Avon Park Florida for 5 1/2 years. He had been employed as a Machinist at Spaulding Composits. He was very involved with Scouting for many years....
Henry Catlin
Oct 4, 2024
Henry Catlin, 35, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2024. Henry was known for his vibrant personality and humor. He cherished his family and friends, always embracing his individuality. Henry loved to preform stand up, found joy in good company, going to concerts and being creative in anyway possible. He will truly be missed by everyone...
Brenton Merrill
Sep 29, 2024
Brenton Merrill, 83, son of Frank and Beryl Merrill of Lebanon, Maine, passed peacefully at his Barrington home surrounded by family. Brenton is preceded by his wife of 64 years, Roxanna Merrill and survived by his children Clayton Merrill and his wife Kathleen of New Durham; Kathy Fall of Lebanon, Maine; Janet Merrill of Wolfeboro, NH; and Karen Merrill of...
Ann L. Gerrish
Sep 27, 2024
Rochester- Ann L. Gerrish passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2024, at Carriage Hill Assisted Living after a period of failing health. Ann was born August 22, 1941, at her family home in East Rochester. She was the daughter of the late Noah “Albert” Warburton and Mabel Warburton (Caswell). Ann worked for many years as a store clerk, most notably...
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