Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...