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Julie R Thorne
May 11, 2016
Strafford, NH- Julie Rolande (Sanfacon) Thorne died at home with her husband Jeff by her side in the early morning of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, after a 7-year battle with cancer. She was born June 28, 1955 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Walter and Rolande (Ferland) Sanfacon. Julie was raised in Rochester and graduated from Spaulding High School...
Robert P. Grovenstein
May 9, 2016
Rochester - Robert P. Grovenstein, 95, passed away Monday May 9, 2016 at the Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center following a period of failing health. Â Born March 18, 1921 in Sanford, FL he was the son of the late Robert M. and Esther (Purdon) Grovenstein. Â Mr. Grovenstein served in the US Navy during WWII. He later worked for many years...
George Wooding, Jr
May 8, 2016
Rochester - George Wooding, Jr. 67, passed away Sunday May 8, 2016 at his home following a period of failing health. Â Born February 17, 1949 in Welch, WV son of the late George and Ernestine (Gregory) Wooding, Sr. Â Mr. Wooding was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the US Army. During his service he was awarded the Purple Heart and...
Joseph Daniel Weymouth
Apr 30, 2016
Farmington, NH- Joseph Daniel "Joey" Weymouth, 26, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday April 30, 2016. He was born April 12, 1990 in Presque Isle, ME, the son of Karen Merrill and the late Daniel M. Weymouth. Joey attended Farmington High School. He enjoyed working on cars and fishing. Joey worked as a roofer for Mikes Roofing. He had...
Leo A Michel, Sr
Apr 28, 2016
Rochester - Leo A. Michel, Sr. 90, passed away Thursday April 28, 2016 at Watson Fields in Dover following a period of failing health. Â Born January 16, 1926 in Lowell, MA he was the son of the late Wilfred and Yvonne (Gaudreau) Michel. Â Mr. Michel served in the US Navy with the Seabees during WWII. He later worked for many...
Arlene Rosa Canney
Apr 24, 2016
SOMERSWORTH, NH - Arlene Rosa Canney, 74, of 11 Canney Court passed away April 24, 2016 at her home after a long illness. Â Born August 31, 1941 in Rochester NH, she is the daughter of the late Ambrose and Eva (Demers) LaFleur and loving wife of the late Herman C. "Fudda" Canney. Â Arlene was a life-long resident of Somersworth. She...
Lois Beaudoin
Apr 19, 2016
Rochester - Lois A. Beaudoin, 85, passed away Tuesday April 19, 2016 at the Rochester Manor following a period of failing health. Â Born January 9, 1931 in Farmington, NH she was the daughter of the late Richmond and Bernice (Adams) Parshley. Â Lois had worked at General Electric for 41 years, finishing her career as a Purchasing Agent. Â She loved spending...
Florence Pouliot
Apr 12, 2016
Strafford NH-Florence H. Pouliot of 653 second Crown Point Road died Tuesday April 12th 2016, on her granddaughter's birthday after a brief stay at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover New Hampshire with her family by her side. Â She was born January 13th 1928 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Earl and Eleanor Harriman, and her late brother...
Charles Goodwin
Apr 12, 2016
Strafford, NH- Charles Goodwin, 76, died Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Â He was born Jan. 12, 1940 in Billerica, MA. and has resided in Strafford since 1982. Â He owned and operated Charles H. Goodwin Insulating Company. He loved hunting and his farm house. Â Members of his family include his wife of 41 years,...
Leona Virginia Hennessey
Apr 12, 2016
Rochester, NH- Leona Virginia Hennessey, 91, formerly of Wellsweep Acres died Tuesday April 12, 2016 at the Studley Home after a short illness . Â She was born April 3, 1925 in Wakefield, NH the daughter of the late Charles and Marion (Harden) Heath. She attended the Church of God in Rochester where she loved to sing in the choir and...
Richard P Prato
Apr 10, 2016
Escondido, California - Richard P. Prato, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Â Born December 10, 1982 in Aurora, CO ; The son of Paul and Cynthia (Garro) Prato. Â Richard was a free spirit who loved four things the most; Jesus, Family, Friends, and Life!! He enjoyed the outdoors hunting, hiking, and fishing. He was a great Fisherman...
Deane G. Marsh
Apr 9, 2016
York, ME- Deane Gilmour Marsh, 86, died April 9, 2016. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 9, 1929 to Marguerite Scarborough and Bryant F. Gilmour. She was a graduate of the Emma Willard School, Troy, NY, Class of 1947. Deane graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, Class of 1957. Deane married the Reverend Donald...
Jean M Aubert
Apr 7, 2016
Milton Mills - Jean M. Aubert, 81, passed away Thursday April 7, 2016 at the Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH following a period of failing health. Â Born November 30, 1934 in Richmond, ME she was the daughter of the late Lynn R. Hinkley and Frances L. (Brewer) Nutter. Â Jean retired after many years from the State of New Hampshire...
Sandra J. Clough
Apr 4, 2016
DOVER, NH - Sandra J. Clough, 69, formerly of Rochester and Barrington, died Monday April 4, 2016 at Riverside Rest Home after a brave 9 year battle with Alzheimer's. Born February 8, 1947 in Pittsfield NH she is the daughter of the late Robert and Ourice (Langevin) Rothwell. Sandra was a dedicated mother, caring for her children at home for...
Geraldine Chase
Apr 3, 2016
Rochester NH-Geraldine Chase,87, of Rochester Hill Rd died Sunday April 3, 2016 at her home after a long illness.  Born October 19, 1928 in Rochester NH she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Hoyt) Schafer  Geraldine has lived in Rochester all her life. She is a graduate of Spaulding High School. She worked for many years at...
Jessica Ann Goodman
Apr 3, 2016
ROCHESTER - Jessica Ann Goodman, 18, of Orlando, Florida, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Florida Orlando Hospital. Â Born in Rochester, N.H., on June 6, 1997, she was the daughter of Lisa Fisher of Rochester, N.H., and Craig Goodman of Orlando, Fla. Â Jessica Attended the Rochester area schools and relocated to Orlando, Fla., last year. Â Jessica, a free...
Theresa Lagasse
Mar 31, 2016
Rochester, NH- Theresa LaGasse, 89, resident of the Gafney Home died Thursday March 31, 2016 at the home after a period of failing health. She was born May 11, 1926 in Dover, NH the daughter of the late Dominick and Anna Cassell. Theresa retired from the University of New Hampshire. She enjoyed crotcheting. The widow of Leo LaGasse, she is...
James A Waterhouse
Mar 27, 2016
Alton Bay - James A. Waterhouse, 94, formerly of Alton Bay, NH passed away Sunday March 27, 2016 at the Clipper Harbor Home in Portsmouth, NH following a period of failing health. Â Born June 17, 1921 in Sanford, ME he was the son of the late Alfred and Hazel Waterhouse. Â Mr. Waterhouse served in the US Army during WWII. He...
Dana S Copp
Mar 27, 2016
Dana Simon Copp died Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 after a long brave fight with Parkinson's . Born in Ossipee, NH to Maynard Daniel and Nora Eldridge Copp on October 30, 1927, Dana attended school in Milton and Rochester before serving 3 years in the US Navy. In 1948 Dana married Shirley Louise Simon, who could keep up with his...
Lois E Hughson
Mar 26, 2016
Rochester - Lois E. Hughson, 89, passed away Saturday March 26, 2016 at her home, following a period of failing health. Â Born November 12, 1926 in Malden, MA she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Olga (Erickson) King. Â Lois had worked for many years at various jobs in Virginia, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Â She was a talented interior...
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