Sunday, December 3, 2023 4:57 am

FARMINGTON - Dennis F. Fleming Sr., 73, a retired rigger at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at his daughter's house surrounded by family after a long-fought battle with cancer.

Dennis was born in Rochester and graduated from Sanford High School. He was the son of Floyd E. Fleming and Dorothy A. Smart and settled in his family home on Ten Rod Road in Farmington for over 50 years. After retirement and due to his love of animals, he volunteered his time to FURRR., Feline Rescue in Rochester.

He is survived by his siblings, Rhonda Fleming, David Smart, Mike Fleming, Terri Fleming, His children, Jodi Tebbetts, Dennis Fleming II, Steven Fleming, Jennifer Gagne, and Shane Fleming. His Grandchildren Jessica Plaisted, Travis Baptiste, Morgan Carter, Breanna Wiggins, Monique Wheeler, David Cameron, Madilyn Gagne, Kiana Fleming, Thalis Fleming, Ava Fleming, Bella Fleming, Dennis Fleming III, Xzaviar Fleming, Sophia Fleming and 18 Great grandchildren.

Dennis is predeceased by his Dad Floyd E. Fleming, Mom Dorothy A. Smart and his sister Pamela Cameron.