Obituaries

Jul 14, 2026

Raymond Lacasse, 91, passed away with his wife of 42 years, Bertha, by his side. He served in the Army and the Navy, then worked at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for many years until his retirement.

He and his wife enjoyed camping and spent 20 years caring for the horses they loved. During those years, there were many cats and a...

Jul 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness and deep faith that we share the passing of Robert (Bob) Lewis Secrest, 89, who was called home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Though we grieve, we take comfort knowing he is now in the presence of the Lord and rejoice in the promise of eternal life.

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Jul 12, 2026

Daniel Roger LaPointe

Daniel Roger LaPointe, age 66, of Somersworth, New Hampshire, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1960, in Rochester, New Hampshire, to Robert Joseph LaPointe and Kathleen May Hall.

Daniel dedicated more than 40 years to government service, spending the majority of his career...

Jul 11, 2026

On Saturday, July 11th, 2026, with her kids by her side, Rita danced graciously into Norm's arms to the tune of Moonlight Serenade. She was 91 years old. Born on June 6th, 1935, she was the daughter of Louisa (Dalpe) and Ernest St. Onge. She was blessed with a loving family and was fortunate to share many good times with...

Jul 10, 2026

Kay Lee Snow

May 30, 1945 - July 10, 2026

Kay Lee Snow, 81, of York, Maine, passed away on July 10, 2026, at Maine Medical Center. Kay was born on May 30, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Lila Johnson. Kay graduated from Eliot High School and earned her teaching degree in Elementary Education...

Jul 9, 2026

Rosilda 'Rose' M. Dionne was born August 22nd, 1935, in Sanford, Maine, to Richard and Emma Lapanne. She was married to Raymond E. Dionne in 1953. She loved family, traveling, singing and dancing, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her years in Florida. Rose was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Raymond; sisters Corana Thibeau, Delina Fortier, Irene Nye, Doris Couture, and...

Jul 8, 2026

Theresa (Baillargeon) Dubois, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Theresa passed away peacefully at Durgin Pines on July 8, 2026. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 17, 1933. She spent time in camp Le June, North Carolina, when her husband was stationed there, shortly after they married. They came back to Lawrence to make their lives with "her four...

Jul 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dale Higgins

Dale was a devoted husband, proud father, cherished Papa, loyal friend, and steadfast provider whose greatest purpose was caring for the people he loved. He never sought recognition for the sacrifices he made or the countless ways he put others first. Instead, he built a life where his family always felt safe, supported, and knew...

Jul 4, 2026

To the joy of my enemies, on Saturday July 4th, 2026 I, Judith Lyn (Proctor) (Currier) Soucy of Eliot, ME passed away kicking and screaming at the age of 65 after a 6 year battle with cancer.

I was born in Lawrence, MA and immediately moved to Salem, NH, where I was raised by the most incredible parents (married for 67...

Jun 30, 2026

Sandra J. Smith died June 30th, 2026 at the age of 87, at Avita of Wells in Maine. She was preceded by her mother Elsie Cecilia Hanlon and her father Joseph Russell Smith, as well as her son Clifford (Cliff) Jenkins. Survivors include a sister Linda Walton, brother Joseph (Jay) Smith and his wife, Sue Smith. Nephew Michael Hall, nieces...

Jun 23, 2026

RYE – Harry N. Lowell, 97, of Rye, New Hampshire, and formerly of Boxford and Topsfield, Mass., died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in his home on Rye Harbor.

Harry was born April 26, 1929, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, as Harold Noyes Lowell, officially changing his first name to Harry in 1952. He was the son of the late William P. and Gertrude...

Jun 16, 2026

Rochester, NH - Sandra J. Brunelle, 73, of Rochester, NH passed away on June 16, 2026 at Portsmouth Hospital following a period of declining health.

Born on November 24, 1952, in Rochester, Sandra was the daughter of Paul and Rose (Chabot) Brunelle of Somersworth, NH. She was raised in Somersworth, and attended local schools, graduating from Somersworth High School with the...

Jun 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Albert “Berty” Kanter

It is with both sorrow and hope in Christ that we announce that our beloved father, Albert Kanter, was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026, at the age of 79.

Albert was a man whose life was defined by kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. He had a remarkable ability to...

Jun 10, 2026

Robert (Bob) Amarosa passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Born September 3, 1935, to parents Frank and Mary Teresa Amarosa in Brattleboro, VT, as one of six siblings, he spent his formative years on their family farm in Winchester, NH. During high school, Bob worked at his father’s plumbing and hardware business and played basketball. As...

Jun 8, 2026

Benjamin L. Abbott, 82, of Pittsfield, died on June 8, 2026, at Concord Hospital.

Born April 8, 1944, in Eliot, Maine, Ben graduated from Eliot High School in 1962 before spending four decades serving the Department of the Navy. Beginning as a machinist and advancing to sonar transducer repair, he advanced through technical and leadership roles, ultimately overseeing vast submarine overhaul...

Jun 6, 2026

Clarissa Gloria Goodwin,77, of Kittery, Maine peacefully passed away surrounded by love on Saturday, June 6. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on August 1,1948 the daughter of Mahlon G. and Margaret A. Dore.

Over the years she built a life of family, faith and service. Caring for others as a private duty nurse was her primary...

Jun 3, 2026

Priscilla D. Boyle, 88, of Somersworth, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Somersworth, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Lillian (Renaud) Fournier. Priscilla was raised locally, attending St. Martin Academy, and graduated from Somersworth High School with the class of 1955.

Following high school, Priscilla pursued...

May 25, 2026

Marilyn Jean (Emery) Bilby passed away at her home in Eliot, ME, on Monday, May 25 th, 2026. She was 86.

Born in Saginaw, MI, on November 17, 1939, to the late Ira Fred Emery and Irene Ella (Terpening) Emery, Marilyn spent her childhood both in St. Louis, MI, and Freeport, TX, eventually sharing her parents with her sister, Sandra White,...

May 25, 2026

Christina Marie "Tina" Cahalan (Tichenor), age 77, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Tina lived in Summerville, SC, and Tenants Harbor, ME.

Tina was born on December 5, 1948, in the Bronx, New York. Her parents were Raymond S. Tichenor and Frieda Cecelia Tichenor. Her family moved to Glen Rock, NJ, when she was two years...

May 25, 2026

Marilyn Jean (Emery) Bilby passed away at her home in Eliot, ME, on Monday, May 25 th, 2026. She was 86.

Born in Saginaw, MI, on November 17, 1939, to the late Ira Fred Emery and Irene Ella (Terpening) Emery, Marilyn spent her childhood both in St. Louis, MI, and Freeport, TX, eventually sharing her parents with...