Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Roberta Leavitt

Roberta Leavitt

Aug 27, 2024

Roberta Leavitt, 100, celebrated her heavenly birth on August 27, 2024, at Sentry Hill in York, Maine. Born September 12, 1923, in Sacramento, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Raymond Ward and Stella Galloway Ward. She was a graduate of Sacramento High School in Sacramento, KY. She was married in Kentucky to her husband of 68 years, Robert Leslie...

Jessica Lynn Berounsky

Jessica Lynn Berounsky

Aug 26, 2024

Jessica Lynn Berounsky, 38, was born September 17, 1985, in Portsmouth, NH, and passed away on August 26, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Massachusetts. Jessica is survived by her Mother, Carol Berounsky; Father, Charles Berounsky; and Daughters Heartlyn Berounsky, 9, Everleigh Berounsky, 7, Brothers Michael Berounsky and wife, Gina Grasso Berounsky of Exeter, NH, and Richerd...

Richard Field

Richard Field

Aug 21, 2024

Eliot- Richard Field, 73 of State Road in Eliot died on August 21, 2024 at Gosnell Memorial Hospitce House following a period of failing health.

Born in Exeter New Hampshire on October 26, 1950 he was a son of the late Albert and Marguerite (Walsh) Field. He attended local schools graduating from Exeter High School.

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Timothy "Timmy, Big Daddy" Crichton

Timothy "Timmy, Big Daddy" Crichton

Aug 20, 2024

Timothy "Timmy, Big Daddy" Crichton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 20, 2024.  He was born on Aug. 2, 1966 in Rochester NH. He grew up in Somersworth, NH with his parents Robert and Leona and his two older brothers Daniel and Andrew Crichton.

Timmy married his high school sweetheart Kerie Boyle at age 18...

Terry L. Barrett

Terry L. Barrett

Aug 15, 2024

Kittery- Terry L. Barrett, 61, of Highpointe Circle in Kittery died on August 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by family following a courageous battle against ALS.

Born in Warwick, Rhode Island on October 18, 1962, she was a daughter of the late David (Lon) and Bette (Andrews) Williamson. She was raised in Exeter, Rhode Island and...

Edward F. Strong

Edward F. Strong

Aug 14, 2024

Chief Edward Strong Obituary

April 28, 1945 – August 14th, 2024

Chief Edward F. Strong, a distinguished public servant and retired Chief of Police of Kittery Maine passed away peacefully on August 14th, 2024 at the age of 79.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Strong relocated to his chosen home of Maine over forty...

Charles S. Mckeel Jr.

Charles S. Mckeel Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

Charles S. McKeel, Jr., HMC USN Ret. Kittery, Maine

Charles S. McKeel Jr. (86) was born on July 23, 1938, in Cornwall, NY, to Charles S. Sr. and Catherine (Cheesman) McKeel.  Charlie passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

He grew up in Newburgh, NY, and joined the...

Barbara Jean Hall

Barbara Jean Hall

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Jean (Burbank) Hall, 92 years old, of Kittery, ME, passed away Saturday, August 10th at Watson Fields in Dover, NH.  Barbara was born in Laconia, NH on June 30, 1932. She was the daughter of the late James Edwin and Clemency (Anstey) Burbank. Barbara was married to the late Frederick W. Hall, Jr. who passed away in 2011....

Roger K. Wittner

Roger K. Wittner

Aug 10, 2024

It is with deep sadness and extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger K. Wittner, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. He left us unexpectedly on Saturday August 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter, and compassion.

Roger enjoyed his work of 30 years as an esteemed project manager at...

Richard Paul Boulanger

Richard Paul Boulanger

Aug 9, 2024

Somersworth- Richard Paul Boulanger, 71 of Parkview Terrace in Somersworth died suddenly on August 9, 2024 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital.

Born on April 9, 1953 he was the son of the late Alpha and Alida (Couinard) Boulanger. He attended local schools including St. Martin Academy and Plymouth State University.

Richard was an extremely dedicated member...

Roberta "Bobbie" Janette Jardine

Roberta "Bobbie" Janette Jardine

Aug 8, 2024

Roberta "Bobbie" Janette Jardine, 93, of Dresden, Maine passed away in her sleep on August 8, 2024.

Born in Craftsbury, Vermont on August 27, 1930 to Leo West Williams and Alice Ariel (Pike).  Raised on a dairy farm with her siblings Wendell, Clarence, Harland "Hap" and Marita.

Roberta is preceded in death by her husband,...

Kyle J Witham

Kyle J Witham

Aug 8, 2024

Kyle J. Witham, born March 24, 2000, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2024.

Kyle grew up in South Berwick, Maine, and graduated from Marshwood High School in 2018. He went on to Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, and graduated in 2022. He soon moved to Denver, Colorado, where he worked for Raytheon. In his...

Robert Woods Fisher

Robert Woods Fisher

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...

Mary Ann Rogers

Mary Ann Rogers

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...

Carl Doore

Carl Doore

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...

Linda Marie Augustine

Linda Marie Augustine

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...

Hector “Bob” W. Mackenzie Jr.

Hector “Bob” W. Mackenzie Jr.

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....

John “Steve” Stephen Dow

John “Steve” Stephen Dow

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...

Wayne A. Cheverie

Wayne A. Cheverie

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...

Marianne Douglass Corley

Marianne Douglass Corley

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...