Ronald Joseph Meserve, age 86, of Rochester, NH, passed away, peacefully, at home, on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Born on March 30, 1940 in South Boston, MA, he was the son of Harold & Muriel (Brooks) Meserve.

Ronald was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Prior to retirement, he had worked at General Electric.

Ron also had worked as a Woodsman and Carpenter.

His hobbies included, fly fishing, “tying his own flies”, hunting, he enjoyed music, was a “painter” of art work and most especially, his wife, children and grandchildren were “his world”.

Survived by his wife Karen Meserve and their children: Cory Meserve, Ivy & husband Jason Howard, Jessica Meserve and Tyler Meserve, grandchildren: Jaylynn Howard, Alyssa Howard, Bailey Howard, Lyla Meserve, Parker Meserve, Adrian Meserve, Lexi Meserve, Mary Meserve, Dayna Keen and Kyleigh Libby, also his great granddaughter Oaklee.

Calling hours are Monday evening from 5-7pm at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00am at St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic Parish, St. Martin Church, 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH with Fr. Andrew Nelson, Pastor, as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.