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Florence Seavey Obituary

ROCHESTER - Florence Mae Seavey, 101, formerly of Congress Street died Friday Aug. 28, 2015, at St. Ann's Nursing Home in Dover after a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 8, 1914 in Cornish, N.H., the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Robbins) Leonard.

She has resided in this area most of her life and worked as a waitress for Marion Ross Caterer and Fernald- Hackett Restaurant. She was an active member of First Church Congregational and the Kings Daughters. She served on the board at the Gafney Home and was member of the Womens' Club, Garden Club and the "Happy Hookers".

The widow of Ralph Seavey who died in 1987, she is survived by sons, John Seavey of Springvale, Maine, James Seavey of Norwich, Conn.; daughters, Beverly Court of Sacramento, Calif., Gail Zimmerman of Sacramento, Calif.; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by three brothers, and two sisters.

SERVICES: A private graveside service will be in Rochester Cemetery, Franklin Street, Rochester, N.H.

Arrangements are under the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, N.H.

If desired donations may be made to the Rochester Firemen's Relief Assoc. 37 Wakefield St. Rochester, N.H. 03867.

To sign the online guestbook please go to www.edgerlyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Sep. 1 to Sep. 4, 2015.

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September 24, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, I remember my little chats with your mother as I took care of her when I was an LNA at St, Anns. She is now watching over all of us. love and prayers sent to you all.
Kellie McLaren

Dawn DeGroat

September 6, 2015

John and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Florence was such a lovely lady. I feel very blessed to have had the chance to get to know her when I worked at St. Ann's.
She will always be in my heart.
May she rest in peace.
Dawn

Ron Long

September 4, 2015

Cookie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in hearing of the loss of your Nana.

Best Regards,
Ron

Loretta Berry

September 3, 2015

Beverly,Gail,John,Jimmy,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families. Your mom as I knew her was a wonderful lady and a wonderful inspiration to me .May you hold all the great memories you have in your hearts.

Carolyn (Wilson-Wagner) Scott

September 2, 2015

John, Jim & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You're mother was a wonderful lady and well respected.
My sympathy to you all.

Jodi (Edgerly) & Ernie Cook

September 1, 2015

You will be missed Nana Seavey, thank you for all the wonderful memories. I find Peace in knowing that you will now be with all of those that have passed before you that you have missed so much. Heaven definitely received a beautiful Angel. Our Condolences to all of the Seavey family.

September 1, 2015

Our sincere condolences.

The Homemakers Health Services

Bob , Marcia Kothman

September 1, 2015

John our prayers are with you and your family. Your Mom and Dad were very special to me.

Francine Thompson

September 1, 2015

Dear Gail & Family,
I am so sorry for the passing of your
mom. My thoughts and prayers are with
you at this time.

Love,

Fran & Bob Thompson
Port Orange, Florida

Ted Horne

September 1, 2015

John & Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of a great lady. She will be missed.

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