Obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Robert Woods Fisher (93) of 74 Frost Hill Road, Eliot, Maine, passed away at home on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born on 8 July 1931 in Portsmouth, NH, to Harry Philip Fisher and Mary Ellen Woods. Educated in the Kittery schools, he graduated from Traip Academy in 1951. A Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he first...

Jul 30, 2024

Eliot-Mary Ann Rogers passed away peacefully in Wells, Maine at Avita of Wells following a period of Alzheimer's disease and failing health.  She passed peacefully on July 30, 2024.

Born in Adams, Massachusetts on November 5, 1937, Mary Ann is preceded by her beloved husband of 60-years, Paul (PJ), sister Margie Beavers and sister-in-law Betty Dusseault.  Her...

Jul 29, 2024

Carl (Cudge/Cudgie) Doore passed away after a long battle with cancer on July 29, 2024. He was 68 years old. Carl was born at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to Avis and George Doore and grew up in Kittery, Maine. It's safe to say Carl came out of the womb testing the boundaries. Even as a small child he...

Jul 29, 2024

We sadly announce the passing of Linda Marie Augustine (68) of Somersworth, NH, at her home on Monday, July 29th, surrounded by her loving family and closest friends.

Linda cherished her loving daughters Elizabeth Strum and Cassandra Nickerson, as well as her grandchildren, Kadin Nickerson, John and Samantha Strum, and her son-in-law Tim Strum. She especially loved...

Jul 27, 2024

Eliot-Hector W. Mackenzie Jr, 88 of Eliot, formerly a long time resident and businessman in Kittery, died on July 27, 2024 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.

A true Maine native, Bob was born in Kittery on January 30, 1936 a son of the late Hector W. Mackenzie Sr and Marguerite (Swett) Mackenzie....

Jul 25, 2024

John "Steve" Stephen Dow, 55, of Barrington, NH, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, NH after a brief illness.

Born on July 6, 1969 in Portsmouth, NH, he was a son of John and Beverly (Leavitt) Dow. Steve grew up in Eliot, Maine, graduating from Marshwood High School...

Jul 23, 2024

Wayne Alan Cheverie, of Eliot, Maine, passed away on July 23rd at home following a period of failing health. Born in Eastport, Maine on July 30, 1947, he was the son of Kenneth and Ruth Cheverie. He attended a variety of schools before graduating from Salem (NH) High School in 1965. Shortly after high school, he enrolled in the...

Jul 18, 2024

Marianne was born in New Portland, Maine, on December 31, 1925. She was the sixth child (of seven) born to Cephas and Josephine (Williamson) Walker. Tragically, when Marianne was seven years old, due in large part to financial stresses during the Great Depression, the family broke up and homes needed to be found for the children. Marianne was adopted...

Jul 18, 2024

Kittery-

Rose (Dolly) C. Miller 96, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on July 18th 2024.

She was born March 21, 1928 at home in Portsmouth, NH, to the late Primo and Irene (Forte) Carini. She was raised in the part of the North End known as 'Little Italy'. She attended...

Jul 17, 2024

Robert "Joe" Hartman Zellers, 79, passed away on July 17, 2024. He had been a resident of Maine and New Hampshire for almost 39 years. He was born in San Angelo, TX, on January 14, 1945, to Margaret Louise Zellers, nee Hartman, and Billy Bob Zellers. Joe grew up as an Air Force brat during his father's 30 years...

Jul 15, 2024

Joanne Margaret Norris (née Chisholm), age 92, of Kittery, Maine, passed away due to multiple illnesses; she was under the care of hospice and surrounded by her immediate family at 3:15 pm on 7/15/2024. She is predeceased by her parents, Mary and Ted Chisholm. She is survived by her devoted husband, Martin D. Norris, who has been by her...

Jul 9, 2024

Brittany Lee Adrien, affectionately known as "B" and "Britt," passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 33 in Sanford, Maine. Born on May 25, 1991, in Dover, New Hampshire, she brought joy and creativity to all who knew her.

Brittany attended schools in Somersworth, NH, until moving to Kittery, ME, in 2001, where she...

Jul 9, 2024

Eliot- Robert Arthur Sylvester II. "Robbie" 50, of Swans Landing in Eliot, died suddenly on July 9, 2024.

Born in Portsmouth New Hampshire on September 20, 1973 he was raised in South Eliot, attended local schools graduating from Marshwood High School. He furthered his education at Becker Jr. College in Worcester MA and Plymouth State University where...

Jul 5, 2024

Berwick- Melvin L Willey, 87 a lifelong resident of Berwick, died on July 5, 2024 at Pinnicle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sanford following a period of failing health.

Born in Berwick on November 12, 1936 he was a son of the late Alvy and Amelia (Poole) Willey and attended local schools.

Following school he...

Jul 3, 2024

Cape Neddick, ME – Peter Ruben Britt, husband of 41 years to Gloria M. Britt, peacefully passed on July 3, 2024. Peter was born September 14, 1938, to parents, Daniel and Virginia Britt. He will be remembered as a kind and loving man.

Private services to be held in the fall. To leave online condolence please visit...

Jul 3, 2024

Jane Wray Epley Taylor Hyatt, 86, of Kittery, ME, passed away at Cedar Healthcare in Portsmouth, NH, on July 3, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

Jane was born July 21, 1937, in Washington, D.C., to Thomas L. Epley and Annie E. Wray Epley, into a loving home. Jane's sister, Rebecca Clay Epley Fitzgerald, arrived three years later....

Jun 26, 2024

Kittery, ME – Allen John Killeen, husband of sixty-five years to Judith Carol Killeen and father to Kim, Allen Jr., Kelly Sr., and his wife Susan, peacefully passed on June 26, 2024, at his seaside home in Kittery, ME. As a grandfather, he was unconditionally admired by his three grandchildren, Maegen, Kelly Jr., and Braeden. Allen is pre-deceased by...

Jun 20, 2024

Faith A Hodgkins (Lombard), 62, of Kittery, ME, went to heaven peacefully on June 20th, 2024. She was at home surrounded by loved ones and prayers, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 11th, 1962, in Beeville, TX, to Rev. William Lombard and his wife Janice. As a child, Faith loved playing the...

Jun 18, 2024

Cindy Lee Gagnon, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1959 in York, ME, to parents, Ruth (Ayotte) Plourde and the late, Euclide Plourde.

Cindy was a loving mother, daughter, sister & friend. In her spare time she enjoyed flower gardening, quilting, painting with beads, going to bingo, spending time with...

Jun 10, 2024

Sandra June Lorusso, age 83, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer on June 10, 2024. Sandra was born on July 6, 1940, in Norwood, MA to Ahti Lans and Genevieve (Venskus) Lans. She was the oldest of three children growing up in Walpole, MA, and was a 1958 graduate of...