Obituaries

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,...

Aug 27, 2023

Patricia A. LaClair, 70, of Eliot, ME, wife of Steven Webber, passed away on August 27th. She was the daughter of Guy W. LaClair Sr. and Thelma (Tootie) LaClair.

Patty graduated from Traip Academy class of 1971. Afterward, she started a 40-year career as a cafeteria worker, retiring as a manager.

She was an energetic...

Aug 24, 2023

Laura Andersen Webber,78, passed away peacefully, August 24th, surrounded by those who love her, following a hard-fought battle with a life well lived.

She loved her people, theater, music, her garden, and numerous pets.

Laura is survived by her three children Cherie Simard (wife of Craig Simard), Linda Frizzi (wife of David Frizzi), and Charles...

Aug 13, 2023

Portsmouth- Virginia (Lee) Philbrick Littlefield, 82 of Portsmouth died peacefully on Sunday August 13, 2023 at the Edgewood Center.

She was born in Kittery on March 25, 1941 a daughter of Lee M. and Catherine (Renner) Philbrick. She attended local schools graduating from RW. Traip Academy.

She worked for many years as an auditor for...

Aug 13, 2023

Walter Franklin LaFortune, 88, of Kittery,Maine went to be with his Lord on August 13, 2023.

He leaves behind his daughter, Deborah LaFortune, his sister, Inez Turgeon, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Inez Hanson LaFortune, his wife, Doris Hughes LaFortune, a daughter, Ruthie La Fortune, and an...

Aug 9, 2023

How do you describe a man like John?  He was a fun loving, kind hearted man.  He would do just about anything for anyone.  He had a wonderful sense a humor and once he got you laughing the jokes would keep coming until your sides hurt from laughing so hard.

John grew up in Greene Maine with...

Aug 3, 2023

Somersworth- Antoinette "Toni" (Larochelle) Guilmette, 90, formerly of High Street in Somersworth died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Dover Center for Health with her family by her side.

A lifelong resident of Somersworth she was born on June 28,1933 a daughter of the late Adolph and Leontine (Bussiere) Larochelle.

Toni attended local schools graduating from...

Aug 3, 2023

Summerville, SC – Bernard D "Ted" Rogers 83, of Summerville, SC, passed away on August 3, 2023 after a period of failing health. Born on September 2, 1939 the son of the late Bernard S. Rogers and Dorothy L. (Nutter) Rogers. Ted was raised in Eliot and attended Eliot schools.

Ted resided in Eliot for 60 years...

Jul 31, 2023

Lebanon- David Joseph Michaud Sr, 67 of Comanche Lane in Lebanon died suddenly on July 31, 2023 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 7, 1955 he was a son of the late Leo and Grace ( Breton ) Michaud.  David was raised in Somersworth and attended local schools, graduating from Somersworth High School with the class...