Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Albert Kanter

Albert Kanter

Jun 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Albert “Berty” Kanter

It is with both sorrow and hope in Christ that we announce that our beloved father, Albert Kanter, was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026, at the age of 79.

Albert was a man whose life was defined by kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. He had a remarkable ability to...

Robert Amarosa

Robert Amarosa

Jun 10, 2026

Robert (Bob) Amarosa passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Born September 3, 1935, to parents Frank and Mary Teresa Amarosa in Brattleboro, VT, as one of six siblings, he spent his formative years on their family farm in Winchester, NH. During high school, Bob worked at his father’s plumbing and hardware business and played basketball. As...

Benjamin Louis Abbott

Benjamin Louis Abbott

Jun 8, 2026

Benjamin L. Abbott, 82, of Pittsfield, died on June 8, 2026, at Concord Hospital.

Born April 8, 1944, in Eliot, Maine, Ben graduated from Eliot High School in 1962 before spending four decades serving the Department of the Navy. Beginning as a machinist and advancing to sonar transducer repair, he advanced through technical and leadership roles, ultimately overseeing vast submarine overhaul...

Clarissa Gloria Dais Goodwin

Clarissa Gloria Dais Goodwin

Jun 6, 2026

Clarissa Gloria Goodwin,77, of Kittery, Maine peacefully passed away surrounded by love on Saturday, June 6. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on August 1,1948 the daughter of Mahlon G. and Margaret A. Dore.

Over the years she built a life of family, faith and service. Caring for others as a private duty nurse was her primary...

Priscilla D. Boyle

Priscilla D. Boyle

Jun 3, 2026

Priscilla D. Boyle, 88, of Somersworth, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Somersworth, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Lillian (Renaud) Fournier. Priscilla was raised locally, attending St. Martin Academy, and graduated from Somersworth High School with the class of 1955.

Following high school, Priscilla pursued...

Marilyn J Bilby

Marilyn J Bilby

May 25, 2026

Marilyn Jean (Emery) Bilby passed away at her home in Eliot, ME, on Monday, May 25 th, 2026. She was 86.

Born in Saginaw, MI, on November 17, 1939, to the late Ira Fred Emery and Irene Ella (Terpening) Emery, Marilyn spent her childhood both in St. Louis, MI, and Freeport, TX, eventually sharing her parents with her sister, Sandra White,...

Christina Marie “Tina” Cahalan

Christina Marie “Tina” Cahalan

May 25, 2026

Christina Marie "Tina" Cahalan (Tichenor), age 77, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Tina lived in Summerville, SC, and Tenants Harbor, ME.

Tina was born on December 5, 1948, in the Bronx, New York. Her parents were Raymond S. Tichenor and Frieda Cecelia Tichenor. Her family moved to Glen Rock, NJ, when she was two years...

Marilyn Jean (Emery) Bilby

Marilyn Jean (Emery) Bilby

May 25, 2026

Marilyn Jean (Emery) Bilby passed away at her home in Eliot, ME, on Monday, May 25 th, 2026. She was 86.

Born in Saginaw, MI, on November 17, 1939, to the late Ira Fred Emery and Irene Ella (Terpening) Emery, Marilyn spent her childhood both in St. Louis, MI, and Freeport, TX, eventually sharing her parents with...

Forrest A Young

Forrest A Young

May 23, 2026

On May 23rd, surrounded by his forever loving family, Forrest Young born in Boston, MA, on April 21, 1940, passed away peacefully at home. Forrest was a lifelong resident of Eliot, Maine.

Forrest (Dad) loved his family more than anything and was truly cherished by his wife of 67 years, Gloria, their son Michael, son Mark and...

Patricia Ann Misner

Patricia Ann Misner

May 16, 2026

Patricia Ann Misner (1941–2026) was a dedicated educator and community member. Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, she was a gifted student who graduated from Wellesley College and earned a Master's degree in teaching from Saint Mary's College. Her career as a teacher took her from Long Island to Los Angeles and finally to San Diego, where she settled in...

Patricia "Mimi" Small

Patricia "Mimi" Small

May 10, 2026

Patricia Kathleen Mahoney Small, 83, of Kittery, Maine, passed away on May 10, 2026. She was born in Wesley, Maine, on July 2, 1942, to John Joseph Mahoney and Mildred Hawkins Mahoney.

Patricia spent her entire life in Maine and was a dedicated teacher in the Kittery school system for 33 years.  During summer vacations, she loved...

Geovanno Louis Phllips Angow

Geovanno Louis Phllips Angow

May 8, 2026

Geovanno Louis Phillips Angow, born January 8, 1999, passed away on May 8, 2026.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Marturia Presbyterian Church from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Marturia Presbyterian Church from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm....

Matthew J. Casson

Matthew J. Casson

May 1, 2026

Matthew John Casson, 44, of Kittery, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2026. Born on January 28, 1982, in Lewiston, Maine. Matthew was a man whose warmth and generous spirit left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

An old soul with a bright smile, Matthew had a way of making people feel...

William A. Manning

William A. Manning

Apr 22, 2026

William A. Manning, 72 of Somersworth, New Hampshire, passed away on April 22, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1953, to parents William F. and Anita (Blanchette) Manning.

William (Bill) loved his family. He enjoyed traveling across country and white-water rafting with his children. He was also able to share his love of the outdoors by...

Joanne Marie Small

Joanne Marie Small

Apr 22, 2026

Joanne Marie (McCoy) Small, 67, of Eliot, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by love, she was set free from all her worries while bathed in the first morning rays of the sunrise.  She was finally free from all pain and was called home to her Lord.

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Theresann D’Angelo

Theresann D’Angelo

Apr 22, 2026

Theresann D'Angelo, a nationally recognized abstract landscape painter, known for her unique use of color to depict what she described as the romance and spirituality of Coastal Maine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 22nd in Dover, N.H.

She was 90 years old and had been living at the Residence at Silver Square in Dover...

Joyce Diane Lyle Ricketts

Joyce Diane Lyle Ricketts

Apr 22, 2026

Joyce Diane Lyle Ricketts, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Eliot, Maine, following a heart attack.

Born on August 4, 1947, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Joyce was the beloved daughter of Erland and Bernice Lyle. She was raised in Kittery, Maine, where her faith was deeply shaped by her involvement in the Nazarene...

Jeffrey Arthur Pride

Jeffrey Arthur Pride

Apr 20, 2026

Jeffrey Arthur Pride, 77 years old, of Kittery, Maine, died April 20 after a long illness and courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was the son of Richard Winfield Pride and Marion Elsie (Kimball) Pride of Westbrook, Maine. Jeff was a devoted Husband, Brother, Father, Uncle, Great-Uncle, and friend to many. He was the youngest of five children. Jeff is...

Esther Worster Morrow

Esther Worster Morrow

Apr 19, 2026

Esther (Worster) Morrow, 88, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. She was born December 6, 1937, in Berwick, Maine, the daughter of Walter and Grace (Austen) Worster.

Esther grew up in Berwick and graduated from Berwick High School, where she was actively involved in both sports and music, forming friendships that would last a lifetime. She...

Andrew J. Banks

Andrew J. Banks

Apr 17, 2026

In the early morning hours of April 17, Andrew J Banks started "the longest walk" toward his ancestors. Born in 1961 to Les and Marion Banks of Kittery Maine, Andy moved lightly upon this Earth, whether it was walking softly in the woods, gliding effortlessly on snow through the trees, or sailing smoothly on the four seas.

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