Tree service worker Keith B. Hussey, 44, of Rochester, employed by Urban Tree Service, was struck by a falling tree and died in Exeter, New Hampshire

Tree service worker Keith B. Hussey, 44, of Rochester, employed by Urban Tree Service, was struck by a falling tree and died in Exeter, New Hampshire

Tree service worker Keith Hussey, 44, of Rochester, employed by Urban Tree Service, was struck by a falling tree and died in Exeter, New York




EXETER, NH-- 

A Rochester man died Friday in a logging accident while working for Urban Tree Service, his longtime employer.

Keith Hussey, 44, of Rochester, was struck by a falling tree while working at 11 Garrison Lane about 11:30 a.m., according to Exeter police.

Police stated Hussey was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is conducting an investigation.

Rosemarie Cole, area director for OSHA in New Hampshire, confirmed an investigation into Hussey’s death was underway but would not comment further.

According to Hussey’s obituary, he was planning to marry his fiancée, Candy M. Edgerly, on Oct. 13. Instead, there will now be a celebration of Hussey’s life at American Legion Post 7 in Rochester that night.


Keith B. Hussey
Obituary


ROCHESTER, N.H. - Keith B. Hussey, 44, of 137 Jaimey Drive died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Exeter, N.H. as a result of a logging accident.

He was born June 30, 1974 in Rochester the son of Rosalie (Wilmont) Hussey Goodwin and the late Edward "Ted" Hussey. Keith has resided in Rochester all of his life and has worked for Urban Tree Company as a foreman for 12 years. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Keith was a member of American Legion Post # 7 of Rochester, N.H.

Members of his family include his mother Rosalie Goodwin; his fiancée Candy M. (Knox) Edgerly who he was to marry on Oct. 13, 2018; her children, Michael and Kingston; his brothers, Michael, Timothy Hussey, Nathan Goodwin and Aaron Hussey; sisters, Germaine Elliott, Michelle Hussey; paternal grandmother, Hattie Hussey, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, his dog "Valley" and his Urban Tree Family.

SERVICES: Family and friends may visit Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, N.H.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion, Post # 7, Eastern Avenue, Rochester, N.H.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Cocheco Valley Humane Society, County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820.