Obituaries

Jun 7, 2024

Elaine passed on to be with Jesus and into the arms of her beloved husband, Steve, on June 7, 2024.

Elaine grew up in Massachusetts and raised her family in Ashland, MA, with her husband of 49 years, Stephen L. Perry. She spent her whole life caring for and loving her family. She was a devoted wife,...

Jun 3, 2024

Steven Stuart Ripper came into this world on February 6, 1966, as a vibrant, fun-loving soul who lit a spark of joy in everyone he encountered.  He was born in Manhattan, New York to his mother Helena "Lena" Curran a hard-working Irish immigrant, and to Andras "Andrew" Ripper a Hungarian immigrant.   Lena sometimes held up to three jobs to...

May 28, 2024

Cheryl A. Gagnon of Somersworth, NH, born April 25, 1963, passed away on May 28, 2024.

A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

No services have been plan at this time.

May 24, 2024

Rochester-Roxanne Marie Sullivan, 68, of Rochester, died on May 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle against cancer.

Roxanne enjoyed many crafts, including rug hooking, knitting, and any other crafts done with the ladies' circle at church. She greatly enjoyed going for her pedicures and manicures with her granddaughters and...

May 22, 2024

Martin Kauffman - one of the world's true romantics, died peacefully on May 22nd, 2024. Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Harry and Pearl Kauffman in 1933, Martin graduated from Rutgers University (1955) and proudly served our nation through the US Army in Korea (1956-1958).

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Julia Staples Kauffman;...

May 18, 2024

Kittery- After a decline in his health following a fall in late March, Albert E. Cantara, age 93, died peacefully at his home in Kittery.

Born in Biddeford, ME, he graduated from St. Louis High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Air Force stateside during the Korean War. He retired from American Airlines as a...

May 14, 2024

South Berwick – Gayle W. Marvin passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Edgewood Rehab Center, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was born November 26, 1952, in Ransom, Kansas. The son of Earl Leon Marvin and Laurene Elizabeth Freiss. He had several brothers and sisters: Gerald Marvin of Kansas, Dennis Marvin, who...

May 6, 2024

Somersworth:  Richard L. Leaver, 77, of 110 Rocky Hill Road, Somersworth, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover.

Richard ("Rich") was born in Dover, NH on January 27, 1947, and was the son of Lawrence ("Larry") and Wilma ("Marie") Leaver. He was raised in Somersworth...

May 5, 2024

Robert Allan Baime, November 27, 1938, to May 5, 2024

On May 5, we lost our brilliant and fearless father, grandfather and husband, a man who lived life on his terms with integrity and lifelong devotion to his family. Bob embodied contradictions. He was conservative, with a deep respect for tradition and family; at the same time,...

May 4, 2024

Irene Dubois McCann, 97, of Somersworth, NH. passed away after a brief illness Saturday, May 4 at home. Born in Epping, NH in 1926 to Beatrice (Guilmette) and Romeo Jacques, and lost her mother at five and father at twelve. She was raised by her step-mother, Angel (Tanguay), along with four half siblings.

Irene was a lifelong...

May 4, 2024

Norbert Noel Dumont, 95, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. He was born in Somersworth, N.H. in 1928 to Bernadette (Lessard) Dumont and John Dumont.

Norbert (Nobby) graduated from Somersworth High School, married Jeannette Gagnon on April 26, 1954, and together raised five children. He has worked at...

May 3, 2024

Nancy A. (Rogers) Wheeler, 88, of South Berwick, Maine, passed away peacefully May 3, 2024, with her family by her side in her home of 60 years. Nancy was born on April 14, 1936.

Nancy is predeceased by her son, Aaron R. Wheeler and brother, Paul R. Rogers. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Wheeler;...

May 2, 2024

Kenneth Edward Dame, of Eliot, Maine, passed peacefully May 2. He was 85.

Mr. Dame founded Early American Homes with his business partner and brother-in-law, Robert Raeside, in 1973. Together, they built nearly 400 reproduction colonial Raeside/Dame houses in Seacoast Maine and New Hampshire.

He dealt in antiques and collected them for almost 50 years....

May 2, 2024

Teresa "Terri" (LaVigne) Dumas, 55 of Dover, NH, suddenly passed away on May 2, 2024. The family is deeply saddened by her passing. Terri was born on August 14th, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio.

Terri was a graduate of Whittier Vocational Technical High School. After graduating she worked at the Edgewood Center for many years alongside her mom,...

Apr 30, 2024

Arthur (Art) Eastwood Jr., 83, Peacefully passed away on April 30, 2024. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 20, 1941, the son of Arthur Eastwood Sr. and Hazel (Ashcroft) Eastwood.

Arthur grew up on the shores of Biddeford Pool, Maine. He attended Biddeford schools and the Maine Maritime Academy and continued his education at Saint...

Apr 29, 2024

Dana Alan Tobey, 70, of Eliot, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 29,2024, at Wentworth Senior living after a brief battle with Parkinson's Disease. Dana was born on September 8, 1953 to Alice and Charles Tobey.

He graduated from Marshwood High School and Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. After working a few years at White's Farm and...

Apr 29, 2024

Linnea Olga (Fredriksen) Richardson, 75, of Eliot, ME passed away peacefully with family by her side, on April 29, 2024.

Born in Boston, MA to Karl J. and W. Sylvia (Anderson) Fredriksen, she grew up in Roslindale, MA along with her 5 siblings; Vendla, Karl, Martha, Erik and Karin.

Linnea attended Boston schools and graduated...

Apr 24, 2024

Roland O. Melcher, 90, passed Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born February 28, 1934, in Portland, ME, to Frank R. Melcher and Helen M. Smith.

He was married for 63 years to his loving wife Joan Elizabeth Leach from Methuen, MA. He is survived by his son Roland A. Melcher and wife Tammy Melcher, and daughter...

Apr 22, 2024

Anita Jane Gluth, 85, passed peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, April 22, 2024.

She was born on March 14, 1939, in Wakefield, NH, the daughter of Lester H. Reed and Evelyn (McDonald) Shevelin.

Anita worked & lived in NYC early in her career.  She retired to and resided in New England after her...

Apr 17, 2024

Glen Marquis, born July 18th, 1962, in Dover, Delaware, peacefully passed away on April 17th, 2024, after a short illness at Boston Brigham Hospital with his daughter by his side.

Raised in Connecticut before settling in Eliot, Maine. He worked at Hanscom's Truck Stop, also known as Buzzys, for over 30 years, where he made lifelong friends...