Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

Bette Ann Orr, born on February 16, 1947, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, just shy of her 78th birthday.

Bette Ann was a kind-hearted and loving individual who dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and family. She had a remarkable ability to put others first, always offering her support and care to those around...

Jan 23, 2025

Kittery – Sylvia E. Grogan, 87, a lifelong resident of Kittery and South Berwick, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Sentry Hill in York, ME, where she had made her home for months.

A native of Kittery, Sylvia, affectionately known as "Syl," a daughter of the late Eugene Gerry and Hazel Pettigrew, was born on the...

Jan 21, 2025

Matthew F. Powers passed away suddenly on January 21, 2025. Matthew was born in Lowell, MA, to Nancy and Stephen Powers. He lived most of his life in Pelham and recently in Kittery, ME. He graduated from Bishop Guertin High School and the University of New Hampshire, Whitmore School of Business. He worked in the insurance industry for 30...

Jan 20, 2025

Constance E. (St. Laurent) Kretschmar, 90, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, January 20th, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital after a short illness.

Connie was born on January 16th, 1935, and was married to Arnold Kretschmar. Their 59th anniversary would have been on February 18th. She is survived by her husband, Arnie, and six children: David Kretschmar and...

Jan 19, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Linda June (Brashear) Lockart, who departed from this world on January 19, 2025, at the age of 74, one month to the date of her 75th birthday.

Linda was a beloved member of Eliot Baptist Church, cherished by family and friends for her kindness, generosity, and indomitable spirit.

Jan 17, 2025

Mary Mackerney (Gray)Heller passed away on January 17, 2025 in North Berwick Maine.  Mary was born on January 20, 1928 in West Rutland, Vermont.

Mary was the oldest daughter of Frederick Mackerney and Josephine Dwyer.  She was predeceased by her sisters Mona and Carol and her brother Joe.

Mary graduated from West Rutland High School...

Jan 15, 2025

Robert P. (Bob) Wyman died peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital, CT, surrounded by friends and family.  He was fortunate to have visits from loved ones both in person and by telephone before his passing.

Bob was born on October 26, 1943, to Harry N. and Barbara  M. Wyman of Kittery, Maine.

He...

Jan 9, 2025

Lori Wilson Lauckner of Kittery Maine, formerly of Lebanon Maine, passed away on January 9, surrounded by family.

Lori was born in Portland, ME on January 29,1955. She is survived by her husband Stephen Lauckner, Sr; her daughters Adrienne Winograd (husband David) of Lebanon, ME, Monique Rice (husband Simon) of Winston-Salem, NC, Michelle Schweitzer (husband Scott) of...

Jan 8, 2025

May Arlene Wallace May 28, 1937 – January 8, 2025

May Arlene Wallace, of Berwick, Maine, passed away peacefully at York Hospital on January 8, 2025, with her daughter by her side. She was 87 years old.

Born on May 28, 1937, in Bath, Maine, May was the daughter of the late Herbert and Arlene...

Jan 5, 2025

Revim John Fitzgerald "John" Seran, 63, peacefully returned to God on January 5, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. John was born on April 28, 1961, in Langowan, Indonesia, to Gerson Seran and Eveline Wowiling. John is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Kristine Seran, who stood by his side through...

Dec 31, 2024

Darryl Andrew Dahlen of Kittery Point, Maine died of a heart attack on December 31, 2024. Born on January 11, 1971 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Darryl was a graduate of Traip Academy. Following high school, he served in the United States Army, where he completed boot camp at Fort Benning, Georgia, and studied German and Spanish at the Defense...

Dec 24, 2024

Katherine Louise Tapley Cummings April 11, 1961 – December 24, 2024

Katherine Louise Tapley Cummings passed away in the loving arms of her brother and sister on December 24, 2024. Kathy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, friend, Grammy, and, above all, a devoted mother. Her light shone brightly through her kindness, love, and unwavering...

Dec 19, 2024

Wilma Jean Johnson

May 4, 1944 – December 19, 2024

Wilma was born in Portland, Maine on May 4, 1944 to Frank and Jeanette Mitsmenn Gould.  She grew up in Gorham, closely knit with her brother Bob, her mom and dad, her four Mitsmenn cousins, and her grandparents George and Velma Mitsmenn.  Many children, related...

Dec 12, 2024

York Maine- Our Mom, Lois A. Kashmer, 96 of Mill Lane in York, died on December 12, 2024 at her

home, feeling loved by her family.

Born on March 24, 1928 a daughter of the late Hermon and Alice (Dixon) Hering.

She met and married her loving husband Joseph L. Kashmer and built...

Dec 12, 2024

It is with profound grief and sadness that we announce the death of Air Force Lt. Col. Don T. Gonzales, of Eliot, M.E. Don passed peacefully at Wentworth Douglass Hospital in the early hours of Dec. 12 after a brief illness. As with any life that was well and boldly lived, it's difficult to surmise the scope and impact...

Dec 11, 2024

Gerard (Jerry) Gagnon age 66 died December 11, 2024, at Mass General–Wentworth Douglass Hospital.  Jerry was born to Roland and Ruth (Currier) Gagnon the youngest of six children and was a lifelong resident of Somersworth.  After graduation from Somersworth High School, he was employed at General Electric until his retirement.  Being a very hard worker, he also ran his...

Dec 8, 2024

Thomas Keith Earls passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 81, in Portsmouth, NH. Known for his witty, irreverent, and sassy personality, Thomas was a cherished individual in his community and among his peers.

Thomas was born on June 3, 1943. He attended Revere High School and later pursued higher education at the University...

Dec 4, 2024

Wolfeboro- Sarah Silk, 74 of Wolfeboro died on December 4, 2024 in Boston following a sudden illness.

Born on January 31, 1950 she was a daughter of the late Robert Bennett Goss and Frances Lawrence Drake Goss. Raised in Rye, NH she attended local schools and graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1968, she then settled in...

Nov 24, 2024

Stuart Kent MacNown, aged 92, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in South Berwick, Maine. Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Kent lived a successful and beautiful life.

He is survived by his devoted partner and best friend, Donna L. Seward (McCrillis) of South Berwick, Maine, who stood by his side for many cherished years. Kent's...

Nov 18, 2024

John Arthur Dinan Jr., 95, passed November 18 at his home, with his family, in Topsfield, Mass.

He was the son of the late John and Theresa (McDonald) Dinan and was predeceased by his wife Joan (Brun) Dinan, sister Helen Dinan, and son-in-law John Meehan.

He is survived by a niece Margaret Machorro, and six...