Obituaries

Jul 1, 2023

Norman R. Leavitt passed away on Saturday, July 1, at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in North Berwick surrounded by his family.

He was born in Eliot, Maine on January 31, 1920 to Fred and Louise (Kramer) Leavitt. Norman served in the Army Air Corp. during W.W. II. In 1946 he married Alice (Smith) and together they raised...

Jun 30, 2023

Lucille B. Melhorn, 90, of Williams Avenue in Kittery, passed peacefully in her home on June 30, 2023. She was born in Hiram, Maine on Aug. 27, 1932, spent most of her childhood in Eliot, Maine and was a 1950 graduate of Eliot High School.

She met and married the love of her life of over fifty...

Jun 30, 2023

Michael Walter Bryan Brezak of Kittery, ME, passed away on June 30, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was raised in Ewing Township, NJ and is survived by his parents, Barbara K. and Robert of Ewing, his brother, Robert A.D. Brezak of Edmonds, WA, his aunt, Dolores Brezak of Ewing, niece Libby Brezak of Edmonds, Lowell Wade...

Jun 28, 2023

Judith S Pirini 64, of Berwick, entered into God's kingdom on June 28th after a period of failing health. She was born March 8th, 1959, to Robert and Audrey (Ayotte) Gable in York Hospital.

Judy, the most loving and devoted Mother, and grandmother is survived by her sons; Joseph Pirini; Richard Pirini and his wife Sarah, and...

Jun 25, 2023

Eliot- David M. Oeser, 73 of Goodwin Road in Eliot died peacefully on June 25th 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife and their two sons,  following a long battle against dementia.

Born on February 3, 1950 in Portsmouth NH, he was a son of the late Richard and Lois (Milliken) Oeser. David was raised in...

Jun 20, 2023

Walter J. Jakan of York, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the age of 85. Walt was born in New Bedford, MA, and was the son of Stanley and Albina (Tenczar) Jakan.  He served in the United States Air Force for 6 years and retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 2002 after 28 years of...

Jun 19, 2023

Debra S. (Gunther) Vershon, 63, of Seabrook, NH, passed away June 19, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Charleston, SC, on December 29, 1959, to the late Anna (Bobbitt) and Robert Gunther. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert (Bob) Vershon. Debbie attended school in Springfield, MA before finally settling...

Jun 19, 2023

Francis C. Hartford

June 18, 1934 - June 19, 2023 Eliot, ME

Francis C. Hartford died peacefully on June 19, 2023, the day after he turned 89 at Edgewood Center for Rehab & Healthcare in Portsmouth, NH.

Fran was born June 18,1934 at his grand parents farm in Barrington, NH. He was the...

Jun 18, 2023

It's with great sadness we say goodbye to Elissa (Lisa) Peterson who passed away at home on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Born in Portsmouth NH on April 19, 1956, to Elaine and John Hussey she attended and graduated from Portsmouth High School. She spent the next 35+ years dedicated to working in childcare; the majority spent at HeadStart of...

Jun 18, 2023

Harry Douglas Paul, 73, of Stonington, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital following a brief illness

Born In Portsmouth, N.H., he was the son of the late Francis and Jeannette (Spinney) Paul and lived in Stonington for the past 35 years.

He was a man of many talents including as...

Jun 18, 2023

Marielle Agnes Labbe (née Barriere), age 92, of Somersworth, died on Sunday, June 18, 2023 surrounded by family. Born 1930 in Stoke, Québec, she was the daughter of Antonio and Berthile Barriere.

In 1957 Marielle married her husband, Roland, and in 1964 the two immigrated to New Hampshire. She was a founding member of La Unite Française...

Jun 16, 2023

Gilbert L. Stebbins, 90, of Kittery, ME , passed peacefully into God's waiting arms, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 16th, 2023.

Gil was born on April 23rd, 1933, to parents Lester and Ruth Stebbins in Syracuse, NY. After graduating from Baldwinsville High School, Gil attended Oswego State College, earning a teacher's degree in 1954....

Jun 14, 2023

Ralph (Bud) Booth of Wolfeboro, NH passed away peacefully on June 14th surrounded by his wife Betsy, children, and grandchildren.   He was 91 years old.

Bud was a proud graduate and supporter of the University of New Hampshire, where he studied Agricultural Engineering. He went on to establish his own farm, Green Dream Farm, in Lee, NH,...

Jun 11, 2023

Kittery- Jane M. Wenck of Kittery died on June 11th 2023 at Portsmouth Hospital following a brief illness.  Born in the Buffalo, New York area on January 3rd 1938 she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth Freeman.  After moving to Franklin NY,she attended High School at Franklin Central School where she was active in chorus, theater,...

Jun 9, 2023

Blanche T Fortier, 100, of Somersworth, NH, passed away on June 9, 2023 with her family by her side after a short period of failing health.

Blanche was born on March 2, 1923 to Hermenegilde and Marie Louise Boivin in Fitchburg, MA.  Her family later moved to Amesbury, MA where she lived until 1946, when Blanche married...

Jun 8, 2023

Berwick, ME-  Pauline M. (Leveille) Lacroix, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2023.

Pauline, formerly of Methuen, was the daughter of William "Red" and Jeanette Leveille.  She was predeceased by her beloved Husband Normand of 57 years and her legacy is carried on through her eight children, their spouses, numerous grandchildren and great...

Jun 4, 2023

Ruth Waldhaus Clark died on June 4, 2023 after a long bout with Alzheimers.  She was 93 years old.

Ruth was born on December 8, 1930 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  She was the only child of Edgar and Blanche Waldhaus.  She married her husband, Frank Clark, in February 1950 and they were married for 73 years.  Together they...

Jun 3, 2023

Eleanor Gertrude (Hurley) St. Hilaire, age 84, of Dover, NH (formerly of Milton NH), passed away on June 03, 2023, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.

Eleanor was born on July 2, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of the late John and Gertrude I. (Henderson) Hurley.  Raised in Dorchester, Eleanor...

May 27, 2023

Somersworth, NH - Olga L. Spooner, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Freeland (Burky) Spooner.

Olga was a woman with many interests; she was an avid reader, gardener, dancer, enjoyed all types of music especially rap, all Boston sports held...

May 23, 2023

Eliot- Betty ( Hawkins-Goodwin) Grogan, 89 of Bolt Hill Road in Eliot passed away on May 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1933 in Russell Massachusetts to Ted and Alberta ( Bullock ) Hawkins. She attended Eliot Schools, graduating from Eliot High School in 1953. She married James Goodwin...