Florence O

Berube

Florence O. Berube, of 83 Ball Road, Groveton, passed away peacefully on November 10 at the age of 100 following a sudden illness.

She was born in Lancaster on February 27, 1926, one of 13 children of Horace and Annie (Freeman) Holden. During the Great Depression, the family lived and worked on various farms throughout Coos County. Florence attended Groveton High School.

On September 17, 1940, Florence married the love of her life, Rene Berube, in Lunenburg, Vermont. After their marriage, the couple settled permanently in Groveton, where they worked on her parents' farm for several years. Rene later began work at the Groveton Paper Company, where he remained employed until his retirement.

In 1952, Florence and Rene built their home on Ball Road, where they raised their five children. Following Rene's death, Florence continued to live independently in the home she loved for the remainder of her life.

Florence enjoyed traveling with Rene to Florida and Canada and spent many happy hours baking, sewing, reading, knitting, crocheting, and embroidering. Above all else, her greatest joy was time spent with family and friends. She especially cherished holiday gatherings in her home, where loved ones came together to share meals, fellowship, and treasured memories. A woman of deep faith, Florence attended church regularly and found comfort and inspiration in reading her Bible.

Florence is survived by her beloved sister, Sylvia Stone of Groveton; her son, Joseph Berube and his wife, Diane, of Groveton; her daughter, Pamela Kinyon and her husband, Gary, of Keene; her son, John Berube and his wife, Carol, of Chesterfield, Virginia; and her son, Dwight Berube and his wife, Shirley, of Groveton.

She was predeceased by her husband, Rene Berube, in 2009 and by her son, Robert Berube, in 2019.

She is also survived by ten grandchildren: Kellyann Littlehale of Groveton; Robert Berube Jr. of Whitefield; Angela Willey of Whitefield; Tanya Gilcris of Groveton; Michael Berube (and family) of Florida; Donald Wilson Jr. of Weymouth, Massachusetts; John Berube Jr. and his wife, Gail, of Stark; Jason Berube of St. Albans, Vermont; Michele Haney and her husband, Russell, of North Haverhill; and Marlene Styles and her husband, Daegan, of Groveton.

In addition, Florence is survived by 22 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, and many cherished nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of her life was held November 14, 2026. Graveside services are planned for Mother’s Day weekend 2027 at Northumberland Cemetery.