Obituaries

Aug 17, 2025

Verna Rose MacMahan Davis, 88, of Eliot, ME, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on August 17, 2025. Born on December 21, 1936, in Portsmouth, NH, she is the youngest daughter of the late Clarence D. and Lena C. MacMahan.

Verna was a graduate of Eliot High School and one of their star basketball players....

Aug 11, 2025

Brenda Sewall of Berwick, ME, passed away suddenly at home on August 11, 2025. The daughter of Marie van Polen of Rochester, NH, and her adopted parents, Bill and Carol Casey of Barrington, NH.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Greg Sewall of Berwick, ME, her son, Harley Sewall of Rochester, NH, and her sisters, Betty June,...

Aug 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Theresa Dupuis on August 8th, 2025.She was born March 4th, 1958. The daughter of Roland and Georgette Gagnon Dupuis.

She grew up in Somersworth, NH, graduating from Somersworth High in 1976.  Susan worked at General Electric, for a few years. She leaves behind three siblings...

Jul 29, 2025

Born July 5, 1944, in East Boston, MA, to Anita Fernandez Martinez and Adolfo Fernandez, both descendants of Spain.

Aurora grew up in East Boston until the age of 16. The family moved to Saugus with her parents and two brothers, her late older brother, Adolfo Fernandez Jr., and younger brother, Antonio Fernandez, whom she adored.

Jul 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth "Elle" Bryant announces her unexpected passing on July 23, 2025. She was born April 12, 1987, to parents Albert "Chip" and LeeAnn Bryant.

It was well known that Elle was a force to be reckoned with. Any room that she entered was filled with such love, joy,...

Jul 20, 2025

Linda Ann Ball of Kittery, Me, born October 28, 1961, passed away on July 20, 2025.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

A full obituary will be posted on a later date.

Jul 19, 2025

Kittery- Kenneth S. McNabb passed away unexpectedly en route to the hospital on July 19th, 2025. He had recently fallen several times and was being cared for at Cedar Health Care.

Ken was born on October 12th, 1940, the youngest of six children to Charles McNabb and Ramana (Hill) McNabb.

He grew up in Portsmouth,...

Jul 19, 2025

Ruth would like to let all her friends know that her work is finished. She received a call on July 19, 2025 for a journey from which she will not return.  Her new life takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing, dancing and reuniting with family and friends. We want to let her know that...

Jul 12, 2025

Ronald Nichols Jr., aged 61, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished in the hearts of all who knew him.

Born on August 10, 1963, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Ron was the beloved son of Ronald Nichols Sr. and Ruth Bennett. He graduated from Spaulding High School before...

Jul 6, 2025

SOMERSWORTH — June A. (O'Rourke)Couture, 88, of Somersworth, passed away peacefully at Wentworth Douglass Hospital on July 6, 2025. Born June 28, 1937, in Lincoln, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Timothy and Doris (Guyotte) O'Rourke.

June was predeceased by her husband, Albert Couture and son, Marc Couture.

She is survived by her son...

Jul 4, 2025

Everett H. Kimball Jr., 84, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He and his wife, Barbara, had recently moved to Peterborough, New Hampshire, after many happy years living on the southern coast of Maine.

Everett was born at home in Kittery Point beside a small pond...

Jul 4, 2025

Kittery- Margaret E. (Place) Murray, 79 of Ledgewood Drive passed away July 4, 2025 in her home with family and friends at her side.

Born on October 24, 1945 she was a daughter of the late James Alvin. and Margaret E. (Burgess) Place. Peggy was raised in Eliot, attended local schools and graduated from Eliot High School...

Jul 3, 2025

Eliot- Stephen Crowley, 83 of Ambush Rock Road in Eliot died on July 3, 2025 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Steve was born in Fall River Massachusetts to Joseph and Janet (Fletcher) Crowley.

At an early age Steve enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served our Country and over the years the military...

Jun 27, 2025

Peter Decensi, 98, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 27, 2025, at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, New Hampshire.

Born on July 25, 1926, in Adams, Massachusetts, Peter was the son of the late Giovanni and Elizabeth (Radaelli) Decensi. He was predeceased by his brothers, John and David. After graduating from Adams High...

Jun 27, 2025

Walter S. Jackson (Walt) of Kittery, Maine, lost his battle with cancer on June 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Born January 17, 1936, at York Hospital. Walt grew up in Kittery and married his High School sweetheart, Judy Putnam Jackson.

Walt attended Traip Academy, then graduated from University of New Hampshire. Post graduation, Walt joined the US...

Jun 23, 2025

Charles A Lessard passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2025, at his home in Kittery, while relaxing in his favorite chair.

Charlie was born to loving parents, Arthur and Priscilla Lessard, on June 26th, 1954, in Nashua, New Hampshire.  He grew up with three siblings, Claudia, Julie, and Richard.  Charlie attended Nashua schools and studied Business Economics...

Jun 20, 2025

Linda M. Goodwin of Eliot, ME, formerly of Natick and Everett, MA, passed away peacefully in her home in Eliot on June 20th, at the age of 76 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 3, 1949, to Orlando R. Goodwin and Helen I. Goodwin (Atwood). She was predeceased by her brother Steven R Goodwin.

Jun 14, 2025

Katherine (Kathy) N (Junkins) Lytle, of Eliot, ME, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday evening, June 14, 2025.

Kathy was born on October 25th, 1943, in Kittery, one of four children to the late Hermon S Junkins and Dorothea R. (Mason) Junkins. Kathy attended school in Kittery.

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Jun 13, 2025

Raymond William Moore, age 94, of Somersworth, NH, passed away peacefully from Dementia Alzheimer's disease on Friday, June 13th, 2025, after a short stay at Watson Fields extended living home in Dover, New Hampshire. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pat C. Moore, after 72 years of marriage. Raymond William Moore was born on January 23,...

Jun 10, 2025

Andrew J. Gagnon, 92, died on June 10, 2025, in Langdon Place of Dover. He was born on February 1, 1933, in Somersworth, NH. The son of Henri and Clarida (Turgeon) Gagnon. Andy was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the US Army. He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he was a pipefitter. He...