Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

Ronald L Erwin, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be remembered for the way he lived and the impression it had on those who knew him.

Ronnie was a humble man who proudly served his country as a member of the USAF for 20+ years...

Apr 3, 2025

Patricia Day Aichele of Portsmouth, NH, passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Carl F. Aichele III, in 1991.

Born on February 3, 1930, in Oak Park, IL, Patricia lived a life defined by her passion for education,...

Mar 30, 2025

Joan M Yoho, born November 20, 1943, to Cecil and Letha Currie in Crystal, ME, passed away March 30, 2025, in Portsmouth, NH.

She leaves behind her children Hilery J O' Shaughnessy of Dover, Christine O'Shaughnessy of Portsmouth, Dawn {Nick) Lagreco of Brookfield, IL., and Mike O'Shaughnessy of Portsmouth. Two grandchildren, Nicolas Lagreco and Amanda (Rosario) Ricobene,...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gilbert William Lutz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Gilbert passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love.

Born on July 22, 1933, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to Bertha Waters Lutz and Gilbert A. Lutz, Gil learned the value of hard work...

Mar 28, 2025

Maria Elena Volpi, age 74, of Kittery, Maine passed away on March 28, 2025 following a period of failing health.

Maria was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 24, 1950, later moving to Kittery, Maine as a young child. Upon graduating from Traip Academy, Maria joined the Navy, where she met her husband, and later moved...

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce A. (Wilson) Hilton, 79, of South Berwick, Maine, died unexpectedly on March 21, 2025, at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital following a period of failing health, with her family by her side. Born January 27, 1946, in Rochester to Joseph and Rena (Bartlett) Wilson. She grew up in Dover, graduating from Dover High School in 1963 and Mcintosh College the following...

Mar 21, 2025

On Friday, March 21st, 2025, Janine Yvonne Mahoney, 54 years of age, sadly passed away at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Janine was born on January 24, 1971, at Malden Hospital in Massachusetts. She grew up in Malden where she met her husband and attended Malden High School, which she completed in 1989. After the birth of their daughter,...

Mar 19, 2025

Rolene E. Maine, 80, died Wednesday, March 19th at Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH following a recent diagnosis of Liver Cancer.

She was born in Rochester, NH on July 12, 1944, daughter of Omer and Mary Rose (Shaw) Laliberte. She was a1962 graduate of Berwick High School and a lifelong resident of the Berwick/Somersworth area. She...

Mar 18, 2025

Virginia "Jinny" J. Vaughan, age 92, of Greenland, NH passed away on March 18, 2025 following a period of failing health.

Jinny was born in Gorham, Maine, on December 7, 1932, to parents Ernest and Ramona Johnson. Jinny married Joseph J. Vaughan, and would go on to have two sons, Jeff and Greg. As an Air Force...

Mar 18, 2025

Eliot- Pamela Jean Allen, 62 of Sargents Lane in Eliot died on March 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones following a period of failing health.

Pam was born in York Harbor Maine on June 6, 1962, a daughter of the late John Rollins Eaton and Nancy Stetson Hood. She was raised in Kittery and...

Mar 17, 2025

New Durham- Keevan Michael D, 67 of Brackett Road died on March 17, 2025 at Wentworth  Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health.

Born in Dover New Hampshire on May 11, 1957, he was a son of the Late LeRoy and Barbara (Staples Keevan). Michael was raised in and attended South Berwick Schools, graduating from Marshwood...

Mar 10, 2025

Loving son, brother, uncle, and friend Ryan Cater passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Ryan grew up in Henniker, NH, where he enjoyed being a small-town kid. Ryan was a gifted artist, winning many awards for his work. For the last 14 years, Ryan has rebuilt bridges all over the NH. Ryan's greatest love was spending time...

Mar 8, 2025

Born and raised in Brookline MA, Diane was very proud of her city-girl Bostonian roots. She was the daughter of Reginald A. Dunn and Florence A. (Brode) Dunn. She credited her faith foundation to the strong lessons she learned as a student of Christian Science. Her mother's work at the Mother Church in Boston and the values instilled by...

Mar 3, 2025

Rene Bernard Carignan, 81, went to his rest on Monday, March 3, 2025, after a long battle with dementia.

Born on July 12, 1943, to Nazaire Carignan and Alice (Plante) Carignan.

He leaves a sister, Claire DeRosier; five children, Charles (Skip) Libby, Renee Lirette Sean Carignan, Derek Carignan, and Stacie Givetz; and his loving wife...

Mar 3, 2025

Betty May Searles, 93, of Kittery, ME, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at Durgin Pines, where she had resided for the past six years. She was born on May 5, 1931, to Evelyn Frink and the late William Frink in Somerville, MA.

Betty grew up in Somerville, MA, where she met and married the love...

Mar 2, 2025

Michael David Peavey passed away suddenly on March 2, 2025.

( Mike) As he was known to family, friends, and coworkers, he was born on 12/12/1956 in Bangor, Maine. Mike was predeceased by his dad, Daniel Peavey, his mom, Eleanor Durgin, and his sister, Brenda Purcell. Mike is survived by his wife Karen Peavey of Shapleigh, Me,...

Feb 28, 2025

Marlene Catherine Marquis, 82, was born on November 28, 1942 in Rochester, NH and peacefully passed away Feb. 28, 2025 at home in Berwick, ME surrounded by family.

Marlene grew up in Somersworth, NH with her 4 siblings and loving parents, Ada Price and Paul Marquis. She became a young mother of 4 children that she also...

Feb 28, 2025

Zelphia G Potter of Kittery Point joined our heavenly father peacefully.

She was the first of 10 children born in Hurricane, West Virginia, to Lawrence Paul and Goldie Marie. Of the ten, she helped rear her younger siblings using her natural loving, maternal instincts and skills. Jerry, as she was referred to and Dean by her siblings,...

Feb 27, 2025

Jeannine R. Wentworth, 87, of Somersworth, died peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

She was born January 24, 1938, the daughter of Lucien and Rose Normand.  She was a life-long resident of Somersworth and worked many years at SAU44 in Northwood, NH, where she retired.

Jeannine was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend....

Feb 25, 2025

Kittery – Brian S. Ellis, 54 of Bayview Ln in Kittery, formerly a lifelong resident of Eliot died on  February 13th 2025 from injuries sustained in a traffic crash on Interstate 95 in Wells, while he was working.

Brian was raised in Eliot, attended locals schools and graduated from Marshwood High School. Following high school  Brian proudly...