Debra "Debbie" Brownell
Apr 21, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Brownell, age 71, of Milford, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in her new dream home in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
Born on April 29, 1954, in Dover, NH, Debbie was the daughter of Lawrence Raymond Brownell, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Caswell) Brewer....
Donna Jean Chesley
Apr 19, 2026
Farmington, NH
Donna J. Chesley, 90, of Farmington, NH, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at the Studley Home in Rochester, NH, surrounded by her loving children.
She was born on April 26, 1935, in Farmington, NH, where she was raised. One of eleven children, she was the daughter of James Hoage, Jr. and Lucille Frances (Hatch) Hoage.
Donna married the love...
Steven "Bud" Roseberry
Apr 18, 2026
Steven “Bud” Roseberry
March 7, 1957 – April 18, 2026
Steven Roseberry, 69, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Rochester, New Hampshire, on March 7, 1957, Steve was the eldest child and only son of Beatrice and the late Real Roseberry.
A man of remarkable work ethic,...
Harold Leslie "Les" Elder
Apr 18, 2026
Harold Leslie “Les” Elder, 77, passed away on April 18, 2026. Born on September 1, 1948, in Sullivan, Illinois, Les later made his home in New Hampshire after serving in the United States Air Force and being stationed at Pease Air Force Base. He remained in New Hampshire for the rest of his life, building a home filled with love,...
Victor A. Washburn
Apr 12, 2026
Rochester, NH
Victor A. Washburn, age 84, of Tonka Street in Rochester, NH, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with Heart Disease.
Born on September 13, 1941 in West Stewartstown, NH. Son of Glenville Washburn, Sr. and Elizabeth (Lesprise) Washburn.
Victor worked at Davidson Rubber in Farmington, NH for many years.
Survived by his Children: Randy...
Mary L. DeNapoli
Apr 6, 2026
MARY L. DeNAPOLI (Del Vecchio)
Born June 11, 1929, until April 6, 2026. Mary was the oldest daughter of Leonardo and MariaGrazia (Coppola). Mary was predeceased by her brother, Joseph; and her sister, Frances Green resides in Connecticut. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward J. DeNapoli, with whom she had been married for sixty years. Mary also leaves her...
Martha J. Fantasia
Apr 6, 2026
Martha J. Fantasia, age 67, of Farmington, NH, passed away peacefully at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH on April 6, 2026.
She was born in Melrose, MA to Melrose Police Officer Joseph P. Martin & Mary L. (Daniels) Martin.
Martha met the “love of her life” in fifth grade, John, and they married in 1977.
In 1987, they fell in love with Farmington,...
Theresa Mary Glidden
Apr 2, 2026
Theresa Mary (Vachon) Glidden was taken to her eternal home on April 2, 2026, after a period of failing health. She was born on April 14,1929 in Wolfeboro, NH. To Oscar & Doris (Pratt) Duchano.
Grammie G or Gram, as she was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her...
George William Essig, Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
George William Essig, Jr., age 84, of Pearson Road in Alton, NH, passed away on April 1, 2026 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born February 10, 1942 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, a son of George William Essig, Sr. & Anna B. (Clark) Essig, he was a graduate of Rahway High School and attended Union Junior College. George was a musician, playing...
Marie Ann Downs
Mar 29, 2026
Marie Ann Downs age 77, of Rochester, NH, passed away on March 29, 2026, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital of natural causes.
Born in Rochester, NH, on February 12, 1949, raised in Milton, NH, daughter of Raymond F. Downs and Ruby J. (Clifford) Downs.
Marie spent the past 10 years at Lilac View Assisted Living, enjoying the company of family, staff, and the...
Everett "Buzz" Connors, Jr
Mar 27, 2026
Everett “Buzz” Connors, of Farmington, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at the age of 76, after a period of declining health. He was born on December 18, 1949, in Sanford, Maine.
Buzz was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who found his greatest joy in the people around him.
He is survived by his son, Brandon Connors...
Randolph M. "Randy" Dexter
Mar 26, 2026
Randolph M Dexter, age 77 of Olde Farm Lane, Rochester, NH died on March 26, 2026 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital with his sister Linda by his side.
He was born on January 17, 1949 in Rochester NH; the son of Robert H Dexter and Ruth M Burrows Dexter.
Randy grew up in the Milton, Farmington area. He worked at Collins and Aikman...
Thomas J. Decowski, Sr.
Mar 25, 2026
Thomas J. Decowski Sr, 64, of Alton, N.H. passed away on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on April 18, 1961, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Marion T. (McLaughlin) Decowski.
Tom was known as a true jack of all trades and someone who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need....
Walter Edward Brown
Mar 23, 2026
Walter E. Brown, 90, passed away on March 23, 2026, surrounded by the family he spent a lifetime building, supporting, and loving. Born in Malden, Massachusetts to Lester and Elizabeth (Tomlinson) Brown, he grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and an eagerness to work; traits that would define every decade of his life.
Walter met the love of his...
Martin W. "Marty" Woodbury
Mar 21, 2026
Martin W. “Marty” Woodbury, 66, of Pineland Park, passed away on March 21, 2026, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, with his family by his side after a short battle with respiratory failure.
He was born on March 24, 1959, in Rochester, New Hampshire, the son of Ernest Woodbury and Norma R. (Burroughs) Jewett.
Marty enjoyed motorcycle riding with his wife, grandchildren, his brother Dana,...
Leonard Guy "Lenny" Harris
Mar 20, 2026
East Wakefield,NH
Leonard Guy Harris 74 years old of 90 Sanborn Rd died on March 20,2026 at home with his wife and step daughter by his side after numerous complications from strokes.
He was born Dec.22,1951 in Nyack, NY: the son of Leonard Harris and Jean Rowell Harris.
Lenny was last employed at Woodman Stove in East Wakefield. He loved working on his...
Darrell J. Dyer
Mar 15, 2026
Darrell J. Dyer, age 71, of Hunter Lane in Farmington, NH, passed away Sunday March 15th 2026, at home, after a lengthy battle with diabetes. He was born March 10th, 1955 to Oneil and Fernand Dyer (Wilkins). Darrell grew up in Lebanon Maine and served 10 years in the US Army. He made his living as an auto mechanic and...
Gay Ann Purser
Mar 13, 2026
Farmington, NH
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a truly remarkable woman, Gay Ann Purser, who left this world far too soon on March 13, 2026 after a courageous journey with pancreatic cancer. Gaye was born March 18, 1955 in Dover NH, the daughter of Wilfred and Dorothy Gagne. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Purser, partner Michael...
Joan A. Funk
Mar 7, 2026
Joan Funk, a devoted mother, grandmother, dedicated public servant, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was 83 years old.Born in 1942 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Joan was the beloved daughter of John and Ruth Matteson. She grew up in Rhode Island before...
Joyce Elaine Rogers
Mar 1, 2026
Joyce Elaine (Cole) Rogers, 77 passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026 with her loving husband Gene by her side. Joyce was born on November 1, 1948 to Archie and Pauline Cole. Joyce grew up in Piermont, NH and graduated from Orford High School in 1966.
Joyce married Eugene (Gene) Rogers, US Air Force in 1968. They moved to Smyrna, TN...
