Dover High School Alumni Obituaries

Barbara Anne Finlayson 78 of Bowdoin died on Wednesday July 10 2024 at the Hospice House in Auburn. Born on July 14 1945 in Bar Harbor the daughter of Olga Elizabeth Finlayson she grew up in Portsmouth N.H. and graduated from Saint Thomas High School in Dover N.H. in 1963. A lifelong Catholic she se...

He was born to Percy and Cora Keene Jan. 71937 and was raised in Mechanic Falls by foster parents George and Blanche Meggett. Gene married his wife. Marlene Pray also of Mechanic Falls. Dec. 4th 1954. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1960 at Biloxi Miss. And Dover Del. returning...

Robert attended Gardiner High School and had a Degree in Electronics. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service and most recently he worked for Dupont Auto Service in Dover NH for 17 years. He enjoyed playing with his dog Shantay gardening and working around the house. He also enjoyed ...

Ann Louise Schroeder Donnell of Brunswick Maine formerly of Bath Maineand Berwick Maine died November 22 2021 at her home in Brunswick. Shewas born in Memphis Tennessee on December 23 1944 daughter of the lateLouise and Henry Donnell. Ann graduated from Morse High School class of1963 and received he...

Reinhold Taylor Wappler 35 passed away at home in Portland Maine on March 15 2021. Taylor was born in 1985 in Rochester New York to Ron and Kelly. For most of his adulthood he struggled with addiction and was taken from this world prematurely due to an overdose. Taylor enjoyed boating on the lake go...

HarpswellSharon B. Merrill died on February 6 2021 from Covid 19 at the Governor King memory care wing of Catagan Lodge The Highlands in Topsham Maine. A beautiful gracious gifted and talented lady she will be sorely missed by all of us that knew and loved her. Sharon was born on March 10 1943 in Fr...

Christopher Woodruff passed away at home in Westbrook Maine on January 21 2020. He was born at the WentworthDouglas hospital in Dover New Hampshire on February 8th 1974 and lived most of his life in Maine. Chris grew up in Bath Maine and was a 1992 graduate of Morse High School where he enjoyed play...

BATH Varney Joseph Leonce Charron 69 of Bath passed away peacefully on December 22 2017 at Togus Springs. Varney was born in Brunswick on February 17 1948 and was the only child to Varney Joseph Charron and Yvette Belanger Charron He attended St. Johns Catholic School and then went on to Chevrus Hi...

Mark E Pennington 68 of Clayton DE passed away on Monday January 26 2026 after a difficult and courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born July 20 1957. He was preceded in death by his father Edwin Pennington mother Shirley Pennington Queen and husband Daniel J Queen Jr all of Wilmington. He is sur...

Patricia Ann Wyatt 89 of Tampa Florida passed away on January 23 2026. She was a native of Lake Worth Florida and a lifelong Florida resident. Patricia graduated from Jefferson High School in 1954. She was a member and a Sunday school teacher at Concord Baptist Church Tampa. Patricia is preceded in ...

82 of Schnecksville died on February 4 2026 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home Allentown. He was the husband of Alice S. Kistler Hammond to whom he was married 59 years. Born in Dover Ohio February 8 1943 Jacob was the son of the late Robert J. and Jane Goettge Hammond. He worked for P.P.L. in the rates and...

Carlene Ann Pafford, 79, of Ossipee, NH, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Wentworth Senior Living in Portsmouth, surrounded by her loving family.Born on March 12, 1946, in Portsmouth, NH, Carlene was the daughter of Margaret and William Fernald. She grew up on Brackett Lane and attend...

Robert “Bob” Elon Davis, age 97, of Lee, New Hampshire, peacefully passed away January 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 7, 1928, in Concord, NH. Bob spent his childhood growing up in Greenland, NH. He began his married life with Enid in nearby Rye, NH where they grew thei...

Portsmouth, NH – Russell Ernest Cousins, age 76, a US Army Veteran of Vietnam, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Portsmouth Hospital following a long period of declining health due to “Agent Orange” exposure and lasting complications from injuries sustained during his depl...

Dr. Thomas Nathan Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician passed away of cardiac complications at his home in the arms of his loving wife and soulmate, Vicki, on January 2nd, 2026, at age 77.Dr. Decker was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Emma Decker, a first gener...

Elizabeth Kidney Craig Sanner age 88 passed away peacefully on December 23 2025 at Ginnys Place in Rockledge FL. She was the beloved daughter of Maurice and Olivia Snow Kidney. Elizabeth devoted 34 years of her life not only to her family but also to her students. She taught English drama speech and...

Durham William Murdock MacBride 86 of Edendale Lane Durham died peacefully December 16 2025 at Johnson Creek Village in Dover NH with his wife Roberta at his side. Bill was Born July 31 1939 in Walpole MA the son of Arthur Sloan and Lilian MacDonald MacBride. He graduated from Walpole High School i...

Carolyn Lucy Fink Bigwood of Stratham New Hampshire died peacefully at the Hyder Family Hospice Home on Sunday January 18 2026. Carolyn was born in Hackensack N.J. on August 10 1931 the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Myrtle Rose Fink. She grew up in Hasbrouck Heights N.J. attending Hasbrouck Hei...

Henry R Henderson Hank Jack of all trades and family man passed away Sunday January 25 2026 at his home in Landing NJ. Henry was born on September 13 1948 in Dover NJ to his parents Fredrick19131999 and Katherine 19222000 Henderson. He spent a better part of his childhood in The Richard Mine area of...

Robert William Bob Byrnes 77 passed away peacefully on December 18 2025 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Morristown New Jersey Bob was the beloved son of the late Robert S. Byrnes and Mary L. Benz Byrnes. A lifelong resident of Morris County he dedicated his life to education athletics and s...

Carrol L. Pierson passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8 2025 surrounded by the love and light she had created within her family at Mira Vie Assisted Living in Montville NJ. For 82 years she poured unconditional love infectious laughter and cherished memories into the lives of all who knew he...

Robert Andreassen 74 passed away peacefully at his home in Rockaway Township New Jersey on January 26 2026. Born in Dover New Jersey Rob was the beloved son of the late Alf and Gerd Larsen Andreassen. He was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Township where he took great pride in his home and community...

Philip John Wasacz passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday November 26 2025 at Saint Clares Hospital in Dover. He had shared 82 years of devotion humility dedication and love. Born on September 26 1942 in Bridgeport Connecticut and raised in Brooklyn New York Philip was one of four ...

Laura Dina Kimble passed away peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband of 63 years in the comfort of the home they shared in Rockaway Township on Saturday November 8 2025. She had shared 87 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Born ...

Judith H. Matarazzo of Rockaway passed away at St. Clares Hospital on December 31 2025. She was 76. Born in East Orange Judi grew up in Whippany and lived in Rockaway for over 35 years. She graduated from Hanover Park High School in 1967 and attended Montclair State University. Judi worked at Chase ...

Edwin John Vanderhoof 76 passed away peacefully on December 10 2025 at St. Clares Hospital in Denville. Born at Dover General Hospital to the late Florence Coates and Farnham Vanderhoof Ed lived his entire life in the town of Denville which he loved so deeply. Ed is survived by his devoted wife of 5...

Bonita M. Bonnie Bongo a beloved mother grandmother teacher and friend passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Dementia on November 11 2025 at Harmony CareOne at Hanover in Whippany NJ. She had shared 82 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with fa...

Telford Ted A. Williams 86 of Edison NJ passed away peacefully in sleep on January 30th 2026 at his home in Edison. Ted was born in HANOVER JAMAICA to ALETHEA AND LEVI WILLIAMS on Sept 11th 1939. He had 6 siblings Lloyd Hilda Patsy Belva Sharon and Elaine. He was affectionately known as Teddy to his...

Arthur “Bud” Edwin Hanke Jr., aged 77, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Paradise Valley, AZ. Born on March 24, 1948, in Alton, IL, Art was a respected member of the community, known for his dedication and loyalty to his friends and family.Art graduated from Wood River High School and later earned...