Obituaries

Nov 28, 2023

Stephen Samborski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor, teacher, hockey coach, pioneer, and fabulous storyteller, passed away on November 28, 2023. Steve, Stevie, and Gragra (affectionately known by his grandkids) lived a full and exciting life. He was a Harvard collegiate athlete, class of 1966, excelling in crew and hockey. He met his wife, Lisa, on a...

Nov 26, 2023

Rochester - Pauline E. LaBonte, passed away on November 26, 2023 at the Portsmouth regional Hospital.

She was preceded by her husband Albert (Jack) LaBonte and her daughter Elizabeth A (LaBonte)Salinger.

She is survived by her son, William P LaBonte and his wife Renee.; son in law, John Salinger; grandchildren, Tashia Lynn LaBranche, Ryan Salinger,...

Nov 19, 2023

Eliot- David Herbert Babkirk, born February 22nd, 1957, passed away on November 19th, 2023.

David grew up in Kittery and Winthrop Maine before graduating from York High School. In 1977 he married his sweetheart, Teresa, and the two spent forty six years together, building a home in Eliot, growing a family of two children, and eventually six...

Nov 17, 2023

William "Bill" Sargent Castellon passed away in his home in Kittery, Maine surrounded by family following a long battle with leukemia on November 17, 2023.  Bill was 70 years old and was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on January 7th, 1953.  Bill married Nancy Spillane Castellon in September of 1981 and they recently celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary.  Bill and...

Nov 15, 2023

Joseph David Jenkins came into this world on the evening of February 13, 1954, to Thomas and Helene Jenkins. Little did they know, a legend had been born. Joseph grew up spending a small amount of time in Florida before settling on River Rd in Eliot, ME. Missing part of his right arm at birth only gave this legend...

Nov 10, 2023

Rochester – Blanche B. Lessard, 92,  died November 10, 2023, at Studley Home following a period of failing health. Born in Somersworth, March 20, 1931, she was the daughter of Albert Gagne and Rose (Labbe)Gagne Taylor and married to Raymond Lessard who pre-deceased her in 2010 .

She lived most of her life in Somersworth, attended local...

Nov 8, 2023

Ben Potter, M.D., 93, of Kittery Point, Maine, died at home on November 8, 2023, surrounded by a loving family.

He was an active community member, a devoted family man, and a retired sixth-generation obstetrician-gynecologist. Ben grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., and attended Montclair High School and Phillips Andover Academy. Ben graduated from Dartmouth College in 1953...

Nov 7, 2023

Justin P. Belanger, 43, of Boulder, Colorado passed away at his home atop a beautiful mountain in the Pine Needle Notch community on November 7, 2023.

Born in Dover, New Hampshire on May 7, 1980, Justin was the loving and caring son of Susan Belanger and Timothy & Robin Belanger. Born and raised in Dover, Justin attended...

Nov 6, 2023

On November 6, 2023, Elizabeth "Betsy" McFadden passed peacefully with her sister Bonnie present at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, ME. She was born to Henry and Barbara Pucko on November 26, 1937, in Lunenburg, MA. Betsy was a graduate of Lunenburg High School in 1955. She married John "Jack" McFadden and lived much of her life in...

Nov 6, 2023

Sandra Davis, 58, of Eliot, ME, went home to be with her Lord on November 6, 2023. Born on January 12, 1965, in Portsmouth, NH, she was the beloved daughter of Verna M. Davis and the late Warren C. Davis.

Sandy was a graduate of Marshwood High School and further pursued her accounting education at Hesser College....

Nov 1, 2023

Sherry Germain DeButts, age 61, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at her family's camp on Silver Lake in Shapleigh, Maine. She was born in Portsmouth, NH, to Nelson Desjardins and Nancy D. Page. She had three sisters: Sandy Berounsky of North Berwick, Denise, who died at birth, and Lisa Desjardins of Portsmouth, NH, who is also deceased. She...

Oct 29, 2023

Jane Lemmon Howell passed away at home on October 29, 2023, at the age of 93. Born in Philadelphia on February 23, 1930, she was a graduate of the Baldwin School and later Mount Holyoke College. Jane was a decorated figure skater, often winning high-level sanctioned events and taking top places in Eastern competitions. Her strongest competition was almost...

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...