Obituaries

Oct 28, 2023

Brenda Joyce (Frisbee) Kinmond of York, ME formerly from Ossipee, NH died peacefully on October 28, 2023 at Sentry Hill at the age of 83.

Brenda was the daughter of the late Solon and Edith Frisbee, proprietors of Frisbee's Market in Kittery Point, ME.  While growing up, Brenda was a waterski performer with the Pepperrell CoveWaterski Club.  ...

Oct 22, 2023

Natalie Pearl (Blake) Lewis was born in Edgecomb, ME, to Margaret (McKay) and Kenneth Blake on March 18, 1937. She graduated from Eliot High School in 1955. She married Hartley E. Lewis on October 27, 1956, in Cape Neddick Baptist Church in Maine. They made their home in York, ME, and raised three children: Diane, Kenneth, and David. They...

Oct 20, 2023

Diane Rose DeSantis, 78, passed away on Oct 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19, 1945, to parents John and Micalina DeSantis.

Diane is survived by her two children; John DeSantis and Paul DeSantis; Daughter-in-laws, Lisa DeSantis, Robin  DeSantis; Grandchildren,  Gia DeSantis , Bianca DeSantis, Jay DeSantis, Robert DeSantis, Connor DeSantis, Dante...

Oct 18, 2023

Craig Barry Richardson, 86, of Eliot, ME passed away peacefully with family by his side, on October 18, 2023, after a long illness. Born in Dedham, MA to Wallace and Phyllis (Campbell) Richardson, he grew up in Needham, MA along with his sister Jacqueline. Craig attended Needham Public Schools before graduating from the UMass Stockbridge School. In the early...

Oct 15, 2023

It is with great sadness in sharing that our dear mom, Sarah Paul, 83, passed away on October 15, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.  She was born on May 2, 1940 in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, and was raised in Colebrook, New Hampshire, at a home that always held a special place in her heart.  She was...

Oct 9, 2023

Eliot — David L. Cushman, (aka, "Papa Dave") 83, of Eliot, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, after a long battle with Lewy body Dementia and Parkinson's disease.

David was proud to serve over 20 years as a Technical Sargent in the United States Airforce and could often be seen sporting his favorite USAF baseball cap.  ...

Oct 2, 2023

Freedom- David Edward Barnaby (83) the last of 13 children by Charles & Eleanor Barnaby joined the Lord October 2, 2023.

He left behind his Loving wife of sixty two years Nancy L. Wood and son Richard A. Barnaby and his wife Kelli. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tammy.

Grandchildren; Joshua Barnaby,...

Oct 1, 2023

Ross F. Eslinger Jr, 82, of Kittery, Maine, passed away on October 1, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1941 at Portsmouth Hospital to Muriel (Perkins) and Ross Eslinger Sr.

A true family man, Ross dedicated himself to providing for his wife and three loving children.  His presence in any room was humble and calming, and...

Sep 28, 2023

Daniel John McDonald, of Alfred, ME passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in the late evening hours of Thursday, September 28.

Born in July of 1943, he grew up in Rochester, NH and attended Rochester schools until he joined the Navy in 1961. He enjoyed a 27-year career in the Navy's submarine service. He later...

Sep 28, 2023

Lebanon-Edward F. Lynch 76, beloved father, husband and brother, died suddenly on September 28, 2023. Edward was born to the late Doris Lynch (Jones) and Gerald Lynch. He was a graduate of Marshwood High School and worked at Moore Business Forms as a machinist prior to working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until he retired.

Edward was...

Sep 18, 2023

ELIOT – We are sad to announce the death of Nancy Pace, 84, who peacefully passed away in her home on September 18, 2023. Nancy was a caring wife, a loving mother, and a wonderful grandmother.

Nancy was born as one of five siblings on September 8, 1939, in Manchester, N.H., to John and Mary Charron. She...

Sep 14, 2023

Richard James Starbard, 80, of Kittery Point, ME died at Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH on Thursday, September 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Rich was born in Springfield, MA on July 2, 1943, son of the late Della and Albert Starbard. He attended local schools, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1962. Rich spent...

Sep 11, 2023

Jeffrey Richard "Beepa" Belanger of Kittery, Maine, left us suddenly on September 11, 2023.  The world was blessed to have him for 63 years, and while his family and friends wanted at least 63+ more years, during his time on earth, he was loved by all around him, and he will forever be missed.

"Beepa" was born...

Sep 8, 2023

Jeanne Louise Pfeiffer Dalzell, 80, of Kittery, died peacefully at home surrounded by family in the early morning hours on Friday, September 8.

Born in December, 1942, she grew up in Racine, Wisconsin until her family moved to Seward, Nebraska where her father was a professor at Concordia Teachers College (now Concordia University). Jeanne experienced a happy...

Sep 6, 2023

Longtime resident of Kittery Point, Frank H. Totman Jr.,(91), passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Frank was born on October 21, 1931, in Scranton, PA to Frank and Helen(McCubbin) Totman.

The family, including his brother Thomas, lived in Baltimore, MD for most of the 15 years of his life, apart from 2 years when the family...

Sep 5, 2023

Tyler Colby Meyer

7/23/91 – 9/5/23

Tyler was born and raised here in Kittery attending Kittery schools and maintaining a small but close knit group of life-long friends.

Growing up Tyler enjoyed family time, video games, watching sports, playing with his cousins and often competitive games at family gatherings. He had a great...

Sep 5, 2023

Christopher Morris of Eliot, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, due to an unexpected cardiac arrest in his home at the age of 40.

Chris was born to Robin and George Morris on October 5, 1982. He was the first of the many beloved grandchildren of Katherine (Nana) Hawkes. As the eldest, he was never...

Sep 4, 2023

Janis Hope Beckstrom Friedman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully in Rye, NH, on September 4, 2023, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife for 53 years of Lawrence David Friedman, who passed away in 2013. She was born in Stillman Valley, IL, on March 23, 1935, daughter of Iner...

Sep 2, 2023

Raymond F Gagner, 75 of Miami Beach Florida died suddenly on September 2, 2023 in Miami Beach. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts on February 13, 1948 he was a son of the late Raymond and Beatrice (Trefethen) Gagner and attended local schools graduating from Wareham High School with the class of 1966.

Following high school, he served his...

Aug 30, 2023

Esther Elmeda Lane, 87, of Kittery, Maine, passed away peacefully in her home on August 30, 2023. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 64 years, Harry Richard Lane Sr., who left four short years ago to prepare for her heavenly arrival.

Together, they had a daughter, Louise, and a son, Harry, Jr. Over the years,...