Roger H. Walker
SOMERSWORTH — Roger H. Walker 96, formerly of Laurier Street, Somersworth died Thursday at Sun Bridge Care and Rehabilitation in Rochester after a long illness.
Roger was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire a son of Herbert and Addie (Johnson) Walker on February 8, 1908. He attended the Rollinsford and Rochester schools, and later enlisted in the Navy and served in WWII.
He married Hazel G. Joy on April 18, 1933 and resided in Somersworth, NH for the last 72 years.
Roger worked as a machinist in Shop 31 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME for 33 years, retiring in 1975.
He was a member of the Salvation Army and the American Legion. Roger was active as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at the Faith Baptist Church in Somersworth, NH.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers Edwin L. Walker of Rochester, NH, Arthur F. Walker of Somersworth, NH, one sister Beatrice Turboville of Rochester, NH.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two Sister-in-laws Bertha Rollins of Durham, NH, and Eleanor Grenier of Dover, NH, and several nieces and nephews.
Cole, Charles
Charles Cole, Jr., 79, of 28 Franklin Street died Monday January 10, 2005 at the Dover Rehabilitation Center after a period of failing health.
He was born February 3, 1925 in Wolfeboro, NH., the son of Charles and Mary (Lowery) Cole, Sr. He attended schools in Limington, Maine was a graduate of Limington High School and taught Sunday School . He was a veteran in the US Army during WW II.
Charles moved to the Dover/Somersworth, NH area in the Early 60’s. He worked for local building contractors and later for the Busy Bee Cleaning Service of Somersworth, retiring in 1990.
He is survived by his step-son Orman Hall and his wife Jeanette of Dover, a grand-daughter Asia Hall of Concord, NH. and predeceased by two brothers, Earl Foss and Frank Cole.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Seacoast Cancer Research Center, 789 Central Ave. , Dover, NH 03820.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH, 03820.
Arthur Noel
Somersworth - Arthur Noel 83, of 50 Franklin Street died Saturday November 22, 2003 at Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center after a brief illness.
Arthur was born on February 8, 1920 in Dover and was the Son of Alphonse and Mabel (Morgan) Noel. He was raised in Dover attending schools in that community. Mr. Noel was a veteran of WW II, serving with the US Army and being honorably discharged. For many years he was a member of the National Guard Battery "B".
Arthur was a shoemaker and had been employed with Miller Shoe of Dover retiring after 30 years of service. A resident of Somersworth for many years he was a communicant of St. Martin Catholic Church. Mr. Noel also held membership with the Loyal Order of Moose of Dover and was a member with 50 years service with the American Legion Post 47 of Rollinsford.
Arthur enjoyed gardening, dancing and playing cards.
Family members include his wife of 56 years, Marguerite (Heon) Noel of Somersworth, two sons Lt. Col. (ret) Robert R. Noel of Biloxi, Miss. and Master Sgt. (ret) Roland A. Noel of Somersworth, a daughter Mrs. Richard (Rachel) Budgell of Berwick, Maine. Arthur also has a brother Leon Noel of Manchester, two sisters, Yvette Lemire of Manchester and Rita Joncas of Rollinsford. 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alphonse and Raymond Noel.
Family flowers only. Memorial contributions may be made in Arthur's name to: The Stained Glass Restoration Project c/o St. Martin Catholic Church
120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH 03878.
Daniel Robidas
SOMERSWORTH - Daniel G. Robidas, 47, of 87 Blackwater Road, died suddenly Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover.
Born in Rochester on April 30, 1956, he was the son of George and Jeanne (Trudel) Robidas. He was a graduate of Somersworth High School and had lived there all of his lifetime.
He was a former firefighter, having worked for the Dover Fire Department for several years and later worked at the Somersworth Fire Department. In the early 1980s, he started his own business, Robidas & Sons Excavating Co. and was well known for his work in this area.
He enjoyed going to Florida, his motorcycles, auto and motorcycle races and at one time raced stock cars himself.
He is survived by his parents, George and Jeanne Robidas of Somersworth; his wife, Heidi (Paige) Robidas, of Somersworth; two sons, Alan Robidas and his wife, Kimberly, of Concord, and Andrew Robidas of Somersworth; a brother, Paul Robidas, of Somersworth; three sisters, Patricia Breton and Diane Thompson, both of Somersworth, Claire Robidas-Adams of Dover; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family requests that memorial contributions in his name be made to the Seacoast Firefighters Toy Bank, P.O. Box 1465, Dover, NH 03821-1465.
Martha Bernier
SOMERSWORTH - Martha M. Bernier, 90, of 100 W. High St., died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness.
She was born in Fort Kent, Maine, on July 22, 1913, the daughter of Thomas and Marie (Morin) Michaud.
She grew up in Fort Kent and later moved to Springvale, Maine. After her marriage to Charles J. Bernier, she resided in Somersworth. She spent most of her married life as a homemaker, and later she worked for General Linen, where she retired.
She was independent and strong. She lived on her own after her husband died until this recent illness. She loved her family and her home that her husband built her. She reminisced about her childhood, her family and Charlie. These memories gave her great comfort. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles, in 1998; four brothers, Roland, Albert, Wilfred, and William; and four sisters, Eunice, Elizabeth, Nancy, and Jeannette.
She is survived by one son, James, and daughter-in-law, Suzanne (Jelley), of Somersworth; a daughter, Linda Sparkman and son-in-law, Erv of Dover; four grandchildren, Christopher Hanscom and his wife, Sandra, of Fountain Valley, Va., Brian Hanscom and his wife, Kerry, of Dover, Jaime Bernier and Michael Bernier of Somersworth; three great-grandchildren, Ryan and Nicholas Hanscom of California, and Noah Hanscom of Dover; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Martin Church.
Roberge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
David Gagnon
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine - David R. Gagnon, 47, of Earl's Road in South Berwick, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at York Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.
Born on Aug. 20, 1956, in Rochester, N.H., he was the son of Paul and Lucy (Melanson) Gagnon, and was raised in Somersworth, N.H. and attended local schools, graduating from Somersworth High School.
Following high school, he served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy for six years aboard nuclear submarines.
He was a graduate of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard apprenticeship program, working as a machinist, and nuclear mechanic, retiring this year as an inspector.
He enjoyed his home in South Berwick, where he raised a family and enjoyed his gardens, he especially enjoyed growing vegetables and preserving them by canning. He was a fabulous cook, and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby as well as his remote controlled trucks. He was an accomplished brewmaster, making his own schnapps, and other liquors.
He will be most lovingly remembered as a loving Dad, and most recently a wonderful Pepe' to his grandson and granddaughter. The love he had for them was evident by the joy he emitted when they entered the room.
He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. They include his parents, Paul and Lucy Gagnon of North Berwick and Zephyr Hills, Fla.; a daughter, Denise Gagnon and her daughter, Marlena Cunningham, of Riverside, Calif.; a son, David and his wife, Kristen Gagnon, and their son Aiden, of South Berwick; a sister, MaryEllen Bourbon and her husband, Tony, of North Berwick; and three brothers, Mike and his wife, Donna Gagnon, of Texas, Dennis and his wife, Lisa Gagnon, of Milton, N.H., and Steven Gagnon of California; as well as many aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews.
Family flowers only, donations may be made in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Research Center
Fernand A. Lavoie
Somersworth - Fernand A. Lavoie, Sr., 84, of 4 Sunset Drive died Thursday May 20, 2004 at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
Born in Somersworth on February 16, 1920 the son of Alfred and Alice (Ouellette) Lavoie, he grew up in Somersworth and graduated from schools there. He has lived in the Somersworth and Dover area all of his life.
In his younger years he worked for the Zabrick Farm in Somersworth and for many years he was a mechanic for the B & M Transportation Company and later for the D. F. Richard Oil Co. in Dover. After his retirement he was caregiver to his wife and more recently he was an associate at Hannaford's Shop 'N Save. He was also a die-hard Yankee's Baseball fan.
Fern was a member of St. Mary Church in Dover.
The widower of Marion Elizabeth Lavoie who died in 2000 he is survived by two sons Fernand A. Lavoie, Jr. of Lynnfield, MA, Mark H. Lavoie of Dover; two daughters Susan S. Smith of Hampton, Janet C. Lavoie of Portland, OR, five grandchildren Julie MacDormand of Brookline, NH, Scott Lavoie of Dover, Robert Lavoie of Gonic, Adam Lavoie and Reid Lavoie both of Lynnfield, MA, five great-grandchildren Austin Lavoie, Mason Lavoie, Tyler MacDormand, Miles Lavoie and Colby MacDormand. He is also survived by a brother Gerard Lavoie of Somersworth, four sisters Yvette Bosse of Dover, Jeannette Chevalier of Somersworth, Lucille Richard of Dover, Simone Dupuis of Gonic and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife he was predeceased by a son Paul Lavoie who died in 1959.
Those who wish are invited to make memorials in his name to the Visiting Nurse Service of Southern Maine, 42 Brickyard Ct., York, ME 03909.
Rita Lord
KENNEBUNK, Maine - Rita V. Lord, 83, formerly of 413 Main St., Somersworth, N.H., died Monday, May 24, 2004, at the Kennebunk Nursing Center, Kennebunk, Maine.
She was born on Dec. 24, 1920, in Rochester, N.H., and was the daughter of Peter and Annie (Deblois) Burbank. She was raised in Gonic, attending the Gonic School. She had been a resident of the Somersworth-Rochester area most of her life.
Prior to retirement, she had worked at the Spaulding Fiber Co.
Family members include a sister, Mrs. Rolph (Cecile) Vogelmann of Somersworth; son-in-law, Dannie Camire of Wells, Maine; and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, George J. Lord who died in October of 1999, her daughter, Sandra Camire; her grandson, Dale Donnell; her brothers, George Babin, Edward Burbank; her sisters, Alice Beaulieu, Elizabeth Colby, and Mary Smith.
Roland Morin
SOMERSWORTH - Roland Morin, 74, formerly of Green Street, Somersworth, died Sunday at Riverside Rest Home following a period of failing health.
He was born in Sanford, Maine, on March 2, 1930, the son of Ulric and Emillie (Gilbert) Morin. He was educated in Sanford Schools.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He had resided in Somersworth from 1956 to 1999, when he moved to Riverside Rest Home.
He had been employed by the Somersworth Highway Department from 1956 to 1965. He was also a call fireman for the Somersworth Fire Department at that time.
He had been a member of the DAV of Newington, and American Legion Post 69 of Somersworth.
He was the widow of Marguerite (Leclerc) Morin, who died in 1990.
Survivors include his wife of eight years, Helen (Robinson) Morin of Dover; three sons, Raymond Morin and his wife, Christina, of Rollinsford, Dennis Morin and his wife, Bonnie, of Somersworth and Richard Morin and his fiancee, Denise, of Milton; a daughter, Denise Joseph of Delaware; three grandchildren, Jessica and Scott Morin and Alton Roland Joseph; his stepchildren, Louise, Ruth, Anita, Linda and Carmin; one sister, Lillian McMannus of Lynn, Mass.; and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Riverside Rest Home Activities Fund.
Richard A. Jacques
Berwick, Maine - Richard A. Jacques, 75 of 34 Sawmill Hill Road died quietly at his home on Thursday July 22, 2004 after a period of failing health in the presence of his family. Richard was the last of 13 children, born November 30th 1928 in Somersworth, NH. He was the son of Augustine E. and Anna (Plante) Jacques. Richard was raised in Somersworth and was a graduate of St. Martin Academy. He lived in Berwick for over 55 years with his wife Mary (Tarr). Together they raised 10 children.
Richard was retired from the PNSY in 1989 where he worked for 10 years, before that he worked for Robert’s Shoe in Somersworth, NH for 27 years. He was also employed for a time with Boulanger Paving Co.
Mr. Jacques was an active communicant of St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Somersworth all of his life. He loved his wife, children and grand children very much. He also enjoyed taking long rides nightly with his daughter Linda to go and visit other family members. Richard loved to read the Bible, work in his garden, listen to Gospel music and take care of his bird feeders. Our father will be remembered as a loving husband and father with a great sense of humor, kind heart and gentle smile. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Family members include his remaining 9 children; Robert A Jacques and his wife Connie, Alfred J. Jacques and his wife Susan all of South Berwick, Linda J. Jacques of Berwick, David A. Jacques and wife Kathleen of Lebanon, Richard J. (Ben) Jacques and his wife Murielle of Berwick, Darlene M. Irons of Somersworth, Elizabeth A. Maker of Berwick, Michael J. Jacques and his wife Catherine of Berwick and Lisa A Scarborough and her husband Michael of Bremington, WA; 20 grandchildren and nine great grand children and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard was predeceased by all of his brothers and sisters. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Diane M. Haines, who died in 1989. His wife Mary (Tarr) Jacques predeceased him in March 2003.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 360 State Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032.
Kenneth K. Luscomb
Somersworth, NH -Kenneth K. Luscomb, Sr., 74, husband of Rosemary “Pat” (Vigneault) Luscomb, of 6 Crystal Springs Mobile Home Park, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. He lost a courageous battle of failing health and kidney failure with his wife of 30 years and loving children at his side.
Kenneth was born in Lynn, MA October 21, 1929 the son of Arthur W. and Helen (Thompson) Luscomb. Following the death of his father he was raised by his mother and his stepfather, Fred Drew of Brookfield, NH. He attended local schools and grew up in Brookfield. He then moved to Milton Mills where he lived for 30 years, He worked at local businesses, New England Lumber Co., Hurd’s Lumber Co., twenty five years at Green Tannery and 30 years at Clarostat Manufacturing of Dover from where he retired in 1990. Besides being a loving husband and father, he loved going out in his boat fishing, and he hunted when he was able. He belonged to the Milton Mills Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed building model wooden airplanes and wood working. He was an avid race car fan. He also loved visiting with people and telling a good story. Kenneth touched the hearts of so many people with kindness, love , his personality, smile and a firm handshake.
Family members include his loving wife Rosemary “Pat” (Vigneault) Luscomb of Somersworth;the girls, Penny and Mandie; his five loving children, Helen Glennon and her husband Wesley of Bonita Springs, FL, Karen Ryan and her husband Joseph of East Wakefield, Kenneth Luscomb, Jr., of Bonita Springs, FL, Cindy and her husband Thomas Maier of Wicky Wachie, FL, and Wanda Holmes and her husband John of Rollinsford; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Paul and her husband Kenneth of Sanbornville, Heather Feddern and her husband Mark of Chocorua, Michelle Glaude of Rochester, Tammy Mooney of Rochester, Joshua Luscomb of Loudon, Jodi Luscomb of Dover, Julie Luscomb of Ossipee, David “D.J.” Crawford, Jr. of Portsmouth, Amy Crawford of East Wakefield, Christopher Luscomb of Sanford, ME, Chantel Holmes of Rollinsford, and Kurt Holmes of Rollinsford; nine great grandchildren, Heather and Kenneth Paul of Sanbornville, Zachery Feddern and Megan Feddern of Chocorua, Krystal Atkinson of Rochester, Matthew and Kendra Fogg of Rochester, Brittany Cormier of Rochester, and Alexis Mooney of Rochester; two great great grandchildren, Cooper Luscomb of Dover and Kennedie Luscomb of Sanford.
He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Marjorie Viollette.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104
Agnes Sheldon
Somersworth, NH -Agnes Loretta Sheldon 82 yrs a resident of Tri City Road Somersworth, NH formerly of Berwick, Me died Monday July 12, 2004 at the Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH after a long illness.
She was born in Brookfield Center, CT. on February 21, 1922 a daughter of William Francis and Agnes Camilla (McKenna) Hollace. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Dover.
She was a homemaker for most of her life.
Agnes enjoyed travel and spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by her brother William Hollace and her sister Eleanor Metivier.
She is survived by her husband of 63 yrs Lester Sheldon of Somersworth, NH., two sons Lester J. Sheldon of Kittery, Me and Lawrence E. Sheldon of Denver, CO. A daughter Doreen A. Rembert of Portland, ME and 5 Grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick, Me.
Theresa Ann Dobson
SOMERSWORTH - Theresa Ann Dobson, 73, of Parkview Terrace, died Saturday, May 29, peacefully, in the loving arms of her sons.
She was born in Boston on Sept. 30, 1930, the daughter of Annie Rocchi and Thomas McDonough.
She was a compassionate, warm and loving woman whose greatest joy was spending time with her children and extended family. An avid reader, other joys included baking, old movies, writing stories, hot cocoa and fall foliage. Theresa inspired and touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She is predeceased by her husband, Edwin A. Dobson; her daughter, Susan Randall; her grandson, Mark Allen Randall; three sisters, Madeline Clifford, Mary "Madie" Dobbins and Ann Velund, and two brothers, Thomas McDonough and John McDonough.
She is survived by her loving children, Joseph Cicirelli and his wife Kelli of Strafford; Stephen Cicirelli and his life partner Bill of Wells, Maine; Edwin Dobson and his wife Denise of Barrington; Daniel Dobson and his wife Sharon of Carabelle Beach, Fla., and James Dobson of South Berwick, Maine. Other survivors include six granddaughters, six grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
She leaves behind her siblings, Alice Reynolds of Indiana; Frances "Frankie" Fritz of Everett, Mass., and Sarah "Sally" Williams of Oregon.
Other family members include many beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wentworth Homecare and Hospice, New Rochester Road, Suite 4, Dover, NH 03820.
Alice Gosselin
SOMERSWORTH - Alice B. Gosselin, 86, of 122A High St., died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover after a sudden illness.
She was born in Dover on May 3, 1918, the daughter of Aurelien and Alice (Dube) Chenard. She was educated in Dover schools and had resided there until her marriage to Maurice Gosselin in 1942, when she moved to Somersworth.
She had been employed at Dover Shoe Co. for many years and later at Roberts Shoe Co.
She was a devoted communicant of St. Martin Church.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Maurice Gosselin of Somersworth; a son, Richard Gosselin and his wife, Joan, of Somersworth; four grandchildren, Theresa St. Laurent of Stratham, Ronald Gosselin of Somersworth, Maurice Gosselin of Biddeford, Maine, and Robert Gosselin of New Durham; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence Melanson of Connecticut; nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Martin Church.
