Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Phyllis A. Welch

Phyllis A. Welch

Jan 12, 2023

Kittery - Phyllis A. Welch, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, with her family by her side, after bravely facing a period of declining health. She was married to her husband Benjamin H. Welch for 44 years.

Born in Boston and raised in Belmont, Massachusetts, she graduated from Belmont Public Schools and later received her...

Marilyn Jean Boudreau

Marilyn Jean Boudreau

Jan 12, 2023

Gainesville, Ga- Marilyn Jean Boudreau, 88 of Gainesville GA died Thursday January 12, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Marilyn was born on October 8, 1934 in Lynn Massachusetts and was the daughter of Armand Bourque, and Emma (Thibeault) She was raised In Massachusetts, attending local boarding Schools, and often spent Summer vacations...

Susan Desharnais

Susan Desharnais

Jan 4, 2023

SOMERSWORTH, NH – Susan Elizabeth DESHARNAIS, 74, died at home January 4 th , 2023 from ovarian cancer.  She was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 2nd, 1948 to Bart and Betty Kelly.

She was a talented decorative painter known as Susie-D.

She was pre-deceased by her daughters Kelly Nason and Lisa Adjutant and...

Ronald Ames

Ronald Ames

Jan 2, 2023

Ron Ames was born and raised in the Niagara region of Canada, and was educated at McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario. After graduating in 1965 with a degree in Classics (and every course in Art History he could fit into his schedule) Ron attended the Ontario College of Education and the Ontario College of Art in Toronto. He taught...

Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Dec 30, 2022

Warren Clarke, aged 99 ½ years, of Kittery, Maine, formally of North Wolfeboro, NH and Massachusetts, passed away December 30 following a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Priscilla (Pat) Clarke.  Warren and Pat lived happily in North Wolfeboro from 1971 to 2016.  He is survived by his two sons and their spouses, David...

Marcel Poitras

Marcel Poitras

Dec 29, 2022

Kittery, Maine- Marcel Poitras passed away suddenly on December 29, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Marcel was born September 29, 1939 in Hartley, Canada to Emile and Eva Poitras, he was one of seven siblings.

He lived in Canada until his early 20's, shortly after moving to Vermont he was a surviving passenger in a...

Jonathan William Duguay

Jonathan William Duguay

Dec 28, 2022

ELIOT, ME - Jonathan William Duguay, 32, of Eliot, died unexpectedly on December 28 th 2022 at his home.  Jonathan was born April 12th, 1990 in Bangor and lived in Hudson until he was 4years old.  He moved with his family to Winthrop where he lived for 22years and attended Winthrop Schools and St. Francis Xavior Church.  Jon resided...

Hope Neilson

Hope Neilson

Dec 26, 2022

Kittery Point, ME - Hope Brinser Neilson,83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, at the Hyder House in Dover NH after a long illness. She was born in Petersham, MA, on September 2, 1939, daughter of H.Ayers and Joan Brinser. She graduated from Radcliffe College, where she met her husband Alex, and received her Master of Library Science...

Rodney Allen Ballou

Rodney Allen Ballou

Dec 25, 2022

" Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permenently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard...

John E. Murphy

John E. Murphy

Dec 24, 2022

Dover - John E. Murphy, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born July 16, 1928 in Bangor, ME and later moved to Presque Isle, ME.

After graduating High School, John enlisted in the Army in 1946. In 1949, he married Doris Evans and had two children, Dara & John. Upon moving back to...

Alice J. Lupu

Alice J. Lupu

Dec 22, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Alice J. Lupu (Sierak) of Kittery, Maine, formally of Newburyport, Ma. She passed at the age of 101 on Dec. 22, 2022, at Spring Village Nursing Home in Dover, NH.

Alice is survived by daughters Karen Kamon of Kingston, NH and Cynthia Priestley of Grants Pass, Or. She is...

Gary S Parmley

Gary S Parmley

Dec 22, 2022

Gary passed away peacefully Thursday, December 22nd at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson's and dementia.

He graduated from Marshwood High School class of 1971.  He excelled in baseball , basketball and football where he received the honor of "All American".  After graduating he coached football and...

Rick G. Thayer

Rick G. Thayer

Dec 20, 2022

Rickey G. Thayer- dedicated husband and father, passed away at home on December 20, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rick was born on February 20, 1960 in Dallas, Texas.  However, he spent most of his early childhood in Old Orchard Beach and later lived in Kittery, ME, where he graduated from...

Dr. Thomas L. Gaffney

Dr. Thomas L. Gaffney

Dec 20, 2022

Kittery- Dr. Thomas L. Gaffney Phd, 83, good friend, historian, curator of manuscripts at the Maine Historical Society (1971-86) and director from 1977-81, passed away December 20, 2022 at his home in Kittery.

The son of Charles P. and Etta M. (Roberge) Gaffney, he was born in Long Beach, California on September 11,...

Bruce Alfred Dumais

Bruce Alfred Dumais

Dec 16, 2022

Somersworth - Bruce Alfred Dumais, 83, of Somersworth, NH, died peacefully on Friday, December 16th, 2022, after a brief period of failing health.  Born on May 30, 1939 in Rochester, NH, Bruce was a lifelong resident of Somersworth, the son of Thomas Alfred and Lilia Dumais. He was employed for 35 years at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as an engineering ...

Olga Leonora Bryant

Olga Leonora Bryant

Dec 14, 2022

Dover, NH-Olga Leonora (Pearson) Bryant sadly passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the age of 92 following a brief illness. She was born in Saugus, Massachusetts on December 12, 1930 to Carl and Laura (Dellorfano) Pearson. She lived her young life in Saugus with her parents, graduating from Saugus High School in 1948 with honors. She married...

Rosalie E. Greenier

Rosalie E. Greenier

Dec 11, 2022

Rosalie E Greenier, 84, of Eliot, ME passed away surrounded by her loving Family on December, 11th 2022. She was born on October 9, 1938 in Canton, ME, daughter of the late Herbert Merrill and Retha (LaPlante) Merrill Alcott.  She was happily married for 63 years to William Greenier Sr. Together they raised their Seven children in Kittery, ME.  ...

Jewel Winnifred Hebert

Jewel Winnifred Hebert

Dec 11, 2022

Rochester – Jewel Winnifred (Garris) Hebert, 88 years old, died Sunday, December 11th, surrounded by her family.

Jewel was born in Charleston, SC on May 8, 1934. She married Ray Hebert from Somersworth, NH on June 16, 1956. They moved to NH so that Ray could serve as co-owner of Hebert's Supermarket with his brothers Roland and...

Frank E. Wood Iii

Frank E. Wood Iii

Dec 8, 2022

It is with great sadness that on the evening December 8th 2022 Frank E Wood III passed away at the age of 61.

Frank was born June 11th 1961 to Patricia and Frank E Wood Jr, formerly of Arlington MA. After graduating high school he enlisted in the US Air Force, served 4 years and was honorably...

Thomas Benoit

Thomas Benoit

Dec 4, 2022

Thomas Benoit died December 4, 2022, at the age of 67. Tom passed peacefully at home w ith his wife Robin by his side. Tom was born in Holden, Mass to Myron and Carol Benoit. Tom's mother died young and he was later raised by a wonderful stepmother Eleanor.

Tom was a simple, easy going man,...