Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Virginia "Jinny" J. Vaughan
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...
Pamela Jean Allen
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...
Michael D. Keevan
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...
Ryan Cater
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...
Diane Roberta Dunn Porter Burbank
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...
Rene Bernard Carignan
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...
Betty Searles
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...
Michael David Peavey
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,...
Marlene Catherine Marquis
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...
Zelphia Potter'
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,...
Jeannine R. Wentworth
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....
Brian S. Ellis
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...
Harold "Hal" Niles Sr.
Feb 25, 2025
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Kittery Point, Maine-- Harold Niles Sr., a lifelong resident of Kittery Point, Maine, died February 25th, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Harold " Hal" born February 18, 1944, was raised in Kittery Point Maine. He was the son of the late Clarence and Velma Niles.
Harold...
Dr. Ernest P. D’Angelo Jr
Feb 24, 2025
Dr. Ernest P. D'Angelo Jr., 88, a prominent ear, nose, and throat specialist for more than three decades in the Portsmouth area, passed away peacefully at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on February 24th after a long illness. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, he was surrounded by his family in his final days.
Dr. D'Angelo,...
Kayla Elizabeth Robbins Palos
Feb 23, 2025
Kittery-Kayla Elizabeth Robbins Palos 29, of Old Dennett Road South in Kittery, passed away at the age of 29, on February 23, 2025
Born on September 11, 1995 in York, Maine she is the daughter of Jessica Mary and Michael John Palos.
Kayla graduated high school from Traip Academy, a year early with honors in...
Patricia Marion Witham
Feb 20, 2025
Patricia Marion Witham, age 97, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 20th, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1927, the daughter of Merritt and Marion (Shuttleworth) Shapleigh. Patti was a graduate of Eliot High School. In 1961, she married Justin E. Witham, the love of her life. Together, they made their home and raised a family...
David A Glenn
Feb 16, 2025
David A. Glenn, 71, of South Berwick, Maine, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of Ruth Bissett Glenn and Martin Glenn. David grew up in a large and loving family alongside his siblings: Linda Irons, Jackie Barlett, Jeff Glenn,...
Barrie Munro
Feb 11, 2025
Barrie Munro, a longtime resident of southern Maine, died at his Kittery home on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. He was 98.
He was born to Herbert Stewart Munro and Carolyn (Vogt) Munro on Sept. 8, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pa. He spent his childhood in the Philadelphia area but attended high school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter,...
John Rothstein
Feb 11, 2025
Lt. Col. (USAF Ret) John Rothstein, 80, of Kittery, ME, passed away at Portsmouth Regional Hospital surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, after battling pneumonia. He was born in San Antonio, TX, at Kelly Field on November 2, 1944, the son of Daniel and Wrenna Rothstein. John was a 1962 graduate of Southside HS in Rockville...

