Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Judith Perry-Pettit
Nov 11, 2021
Exeter - It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Perry-Pettit, announces she passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on November 11, 2021, at Langdon Place of Exeter, NH, where she had resided for the last 4 years.
Judy was the daughter of the late Florrie (Wentzell) Perry and Charles Perry. She...
Thelma “Tootie” Linscott Laclair
Nov 8, 2021
Kittery- Thelma Linscott LaClair, 97 of Manson Road in Kittery died on November 8, 2021 at Durgin Pines in Kittery following a period of failing health.
A true native of Kittery she was born at the family farm on Wilson Road and in 1926 moved to her home on Manson Road where she would live the remainder...
Barbara Dudley
Nov 7, 2021
Somersworth- Barbara Ruth Dudley,80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday November 7th.
She was born on November 28th 1940 to Herman (Red) Canney and Rachael Weeks.
She graduated from Somersworth high school in 1958.
She was best known as the assistant librarian in the Rochester school system,...
Bradley O'Sullivan
Nov 6, 2021
Bradley O'Sullivan, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
Services – Bradley and his son, Kevin O'Sullivan, will be buried on Wednesday, July 27th, at 12pm at the Brooks Memorial Cemetery off State Rd in Eliot, ME following and time of Visitation at 10am and Service at 11am...
Fred F King Jr
Nov 5, 2021
Eliot - Fred F. King Jr, 88 of Kenley Lane in Eliot passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Fred or "Jim or Jimmy" as he was known to his close friends and family was born in Claremont, New Hampshire on January 28, 1933, the son of the late Fred F. Sr....
Diane E. Wanager
Nov 4, 2021
Lebanon- Diane E. Wanager, 69 of Columbus Circle in Lebanon died on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester NH, following a period of declining health.
Born in Portsmouth NH on June 9, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Helen Ruth and Edward H. Vetter.
Diane attended local schools graduating...
John Amergian
Nov 3, 2021
PORTSMOUTH, NH - John Amergian, 60, of Portsmouth, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, November 3, 2021. John dedicated his career to his family-owned business Pic-N-Pay, then Hannafords for over 44 years.
He is survived by his son Trevor Amergian and daughter Kyle Amergian; Mother Katherine Amergian; significant other Randee Stilson; Nieces Lindsey Renaud and Kimberly Glennon, and...
Robert "Bobby" Brown
Oct 31, 2021
Robert "Bobby" Brown passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 31st, 2021. He was born October 25, 1978. Anyone who knew Bobby would tell you he was born with race fuel running through his veins! In high school he studied automotive and his passion only grew from there. He had a lifelong love for all things cars -...
Catalina “Cat” Janet Smith
Oct 29, 2021
Kittery- "So, here's the thing". Catalina "Cat" J. Smith, 14, of Kittery died unexpectedly on October 29, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.
Born in York, Maine on February 16, 2007, the daughter of the late Rachael and Samuel Smith, she was a charismatic member of the eighth grade at Shapleigh Middle School...
Robert Michael Deyak
Oct 28, 2021
Robert Michael Deyak, Jr., of Somersworth, NH, passed away peacefully in his home on October 28, 2021, at the age of 67. Mike, to all who knew and loved him, was born November 27, 1953, and grew up in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Raised on Lake Winnipesaukee, Mike was a graduate of Kingswood Regional High School, and would go on...
Harriet “Jo” Taylor
Oct 26, 2021
Portsmouth- Harriet " Jo" Taylor 95, of Portsmouth and Eliot passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Georgia on October 26, 2021.
She was born on October 16, 1926 and raised in St. John, New Brunswick Canada one of thirteen children to Charles and Mary Trott.
Harriet came to the United States...
Chester Marden
Oct 23, 2021
York, ME - Chester J. Marden, 82, Ret.MSgt. USAF passed away at his home on October 23 with his family by his side after a long illness.
He was born July 1, 1939 in Amesbury, MA the son of the late Chester M Marden and Edwina Syvinski Marden Marble.
He is survived by his wife,...
Trista Ann White
Oct 22, 2021
Epping, NH - Trista Ann White, 37, of Epping died Friday October 22, 2021 at Exeter Hospital following her battle with breast cancer. Born on August 28, 1984 in Tampa Florida to Laurie (Stevenson) Sunderlin and Kevin White.
She enjoyed going to Saco every year and loved fireworks. She was also, quote, "One hell of a cook"....
Marguerite M. Dupuis
Oct 21, 2021
Somersworth - Marguerite M. Dupuis born May 9,1934, passed away suddenly at Wentworth Douglas hospital on October 21, 2021, with family and friends by her side. Marguerite was 87 years young. She loved life and her family. She was born to Benedict and Rose (Jacques) Nadeau; the oldest of four children. She grew up in Somersworth, NH living in...
Terry Adams
Oct 21, 2021
York, ME - Terry Allen Adams, 75, died October 21 at his home after a period of failing health. He was born in York on May 4, 1946 the son of the late James D. and Lucy (Poirier) Adams. He grew up in Kittery Point and attended Kittery schools with the class of...
Matthew Hood
Oct 19, 2021
York – Matthew T. Hood 76 of York died on August 27, 2021 at his home on York Street following a period of failing of failing health.
Born in Portsmouth NH on August 19, 1945 he was the son of the late Matthew Thomas Hood Jr and. Theresa (Regan ) Hood.
Following high school, Matt...
James "Jimmy" Peter O'Neill Jr
Oct 19, 2021
Eliot, ME – James "Jimmy" O'Neill Jr. passed away on the evening of October 19 th , 2021.
Services - A memorial visitation will be held for Jimmy on Saturday, October 23 rd , 2021 from 12pm to 2pm at the J S Pelkey and Son Funeral Home located at 125 Old Post Rd, Kittery, ME 03904....
Dorothy K. Payne
Oct 18, 2021
Dorothy K. Payne, 89 of York ME passed away at home on October 18th, 2021 of natural causes. She was born in Haverhill, MA on January 22nd, 1932.
She is survived by her daughters; Linda Young and her husband Lawrence Young of York Maine, Brenda Payne and her spouse Timothy Raynes of Kittery Maine; and one grandson,...
Steve Brooks
Oct 18, 2021
Stephen Burton Brooks, 73, of Berwick, Maine, passed away on October 18, 2021, at home surrounded by his family and friends. Born on August 5, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois, he was the oldest son of Arthur Burton (Burt) Brooks and Rita Alice Brooks (Cummings). As a child of a Navy family, Steve and his brothers, Rick and Jeff, grew...
Dorothy K. Payne
Oct 18, 2021
Dorothy K. Payne, 89, of York, Maine, passed away at home, October 18, 2021, of natural causes. She was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on January 22, 1932.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Linda Young and her husband Lawrence Young of York, ME, Brenda Payne and her spouse Timothy Raynes from Kittery, and one grandson, Sean Van...

