Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Anita Lomas

Anita Lomas

Dec 3, 2021

Rye, NH - Anita S. Lomas passed comfortably and at peace at Webster at Rye Long Term Care Facility on December 3rd, 2021.

Born in New York City on September 4th, 1937, the daughter of Sava and Pauline Wenger. She attended C.C.N.Y. Anita was the Executive Secretary at Famous Schools; when they decided to move all facilities...

Celia Ligrani

Celia Ligrani

Dec 3, 2021

Celia Paskalis LiGrani passed on 12/03/2021 after a valiant fight against cancer. Celia was born in NYC on March 15, 1950. She was a graduate of St. Michael's H.S. in Manhattan and attended the U of Alaska. Celia pursued an education and career in finance. She traveled extensively throughout the western U.S., settling on the western slopes of CO....

Lillian Mattson Quimby

Lillian Mattson Quimby

Dec 3, 2021

Kittery Point - Lillian Mattson Quimby(1925-2021) loved her family, long walks with her golden retrievers, Robert Frost's poems and a dry martini.

Lil, who lived on Gerrish Island in Kittery, Maine, for more than 35 years, died December 3 at home with her children by her side.  She was 96.  Born and raised in New London, Connecticut,...

Ruth I. Moynahan

Ruth I. Moynahan

Dec 2, 2021

Eliot Maine-Ruth I. (Grover) Moynahan, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 13, 1944 to Raymond D. and Ruth (Stacy) Grover, Ruthie was a lifelong resident of Eliot, graduating from Eliot High School in 1962.

She met the love of her life, Gerald Moynahan, while still...

Gerald Richard Sr.

Gerald Richard Sr.

Dec 1, 2021

Rye, NH - Gerald Richard Sr., 91, passed away on December 1st, 2021, at Webster at Rye in Rye, NH. Gerald was born July 10, 1930, in Newburyport, MA, the younger of two children of the late Adeodat "Eddy" Richard and Marion Crocker Richard.

After graduating Newburyport High school with the class of 1948, Gerald attended Wentworth...

Sandra Lee Demers

Sandra Lee Demers

Nov 27, 2021

Somersworth, NH – Sandra(Sandi) Lee Demers, 54, died on Saturday November 27 th , 2021 after a prolonged battle with COPD complicated by Covid-19.

The daughter of Louis and Loretta Demers she was born and raised in Somersworth NH.

Sandi...

Carole Anne Shirk

Carole Anne Shirk

Nov 26, 2021

Eliot-Carole Anne Shirk, 84, of Eliot, Maine, died Friday morning November 26th at home from a broken heart. Carole was born in Medford, Massachusetts on April 12 th , 1937. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Rogers and Alice Muriel (Millican) Rogers.

Carole attended Arlington Elementary School until 1947. She then moved with her family...

Allan B. Dame

Allan B. Dame

Nov 25, 2021

Lebanon- Allan B. Dame, 64 of Lower Middle Road in Lebanon died on Thanksgiving day at his home following a battle against pancreatic cancer.

Born in York Maine on April 8, 1957 he was a son of the late Wilbur E. And Celia V. Dame. He was raised in Eliot and graduated from Marshwood High School. Allan owned...

Joan Katherine Smith

Joan Katherine Smith

Nov 24, 2021

Kennebunk, ME – Joan Katherine Smith, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was born to Wallace and Norma Wilkie on May 13, 1936, in Middleborough, MA.

Joan was a loving mother who led a life full of traveling the country and adventure. She graduated college with...

Susan Rae Jenkins

Susan Rae Jenkins

Nov 24, 2021

Kittery, ME - Susan Rae Jenkins, 79, of Kittery, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 24, 2021. Susan was born on March 5, 1942 in Bar Harbor, Maine, and was the daughter of William I. Murray and Sheila M. (Bryant) Murray. Susan was married to James C. Jenkins for 48 years.

Ruth Ann Bourque

Ruth Ann Bourque

Nov 20, 2021

Ruth Ann Bourque, age 76, passed peacefully at home, November 20,2021, with her husband by her side. Ruth Ann was born December 31st, 1944, in Lynn, MA to Edwin and Madeline Niska. Ruth Ann and her husband of 58 years, Paul, spend their summers in Kittery, ME and winters in Punta Gorda Isles, FL. Ruth Ann and Paul raised...

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Nov 20, 2021

Linda Bassett, 87, died Saturday, November 20 at Durgin Pines nursing home in Kittery, Maine.  Ms. Bassett was born Linda Lee Williams in Marion, Indiana, on March 7, 1934, to Mary Emily and Robert H. Williams.

Linda graduated from Noblesville High School, attended Purdue University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority.

She...

Roland "Pete" Arthur Coté

Roland "Pete" Arthur Coté

Nov 19, 2021

Lebanon - Roland "Pete" Arthur Coté, Sr. of Lebanon, Maine (formerly of Barrington, IL), passed away on Friday evening, November 19, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1922, in Somersworth, New Hampshire and was the 3 rd child of Alphonse and Emma (Bergeron) Coté.

Roland served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as Seaman...

William E. English

William E. English

Nov 17, 2021

Eliot- William E. English, 82 of Bolt Hill Road in Eliot, died on November 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a battle against Alzheimer's with Parkinson's Disease.

Born in York, Maine on June 20, 1939, he was a son of the late Ernest C. and Hazel E. ( Hanson) English. He was...

Franklin J. Libby

Franklin J. Libby

Nov 16, 2021

Franklin J. Libby (Frankie, Frank), 81, died unexpectedly on November 16, 2021, at his home in Somersworth, NH. He was born in Berwick, Maine on March 13, 1940, the son of Clarence and Almeda (Whitten). Upon completing his education, Frank went into many different trades, owning Franks Automotive and Towing, doing his own construction as well as working at...

Brian Becker

Brian Becker

Nov 15, 2021

Biddeford, Brian R. Becker, 60, of Alfred St passed away after a heroic battle with cancer Monday November 15, 2021, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born November 22, 1960 in Rochester, NH the son of Richard and Estelle Lafond Becker. He attended local schools and graduated from Somersworth High school in 1978. Brian then...

James Anthony Leary

James Anthony Leary

Nov 13, 2021

Berwick- James Anthony Leary, 53 of Portland Street in South Berwick and a long time resident of Berwick, died on November 13, 2021 the result of a traffic crash.

Jim was born on December 8, 1967 a son of Evelyn Townsend and the late Robert Leary. Attended local schools graduating from Dover High School.

He...

Ronald C. Hinds

Ronald C. Hinds

Nov 13, 2021

Eliot- Ronald "Ronnie" Crosby Hinds, 85 , of Goodwin Road in Eliot died on November 13, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Portland Maine on November 28, 1935 he wa s a son of the late Clayton G. a nd Edna ( Wormel ) Hinds. He was

Anne Elizabeth Salzer

Anne Elizabeth Salzer

Nov 12, 2021

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Greenland-Anne Elizabeth Salzer lost her eleven year battle with Alzheimer's disease on Nov. 12, 2021. We grieve with her passing but let us also rejoice that this beautiful lady has been released from all this diease took from her, her family and all who knew her. Born in Portsmouth, NH July 17, 1949, the...

Theresa Marie Figurski Ames

Theresa Marie Figurski Ames

Nov 11, 2021

Theresa Marie Ames (ne: Figurski) joined her sailor and husband of 63 years, Theron Mason Ames, Sr., in heaven on November 11, 2021.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Sophia and Constantine Figurski, and her sisters Jeanne, Joyce and Barbara. Theresa is survived by her children Theron Jr., Pamela and Charles, her grandchildren Bethany, Sophia and...