Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Marie J Tremblay

Marie J Tremblay

Sep 26, 2021

Marie J. (Hurd) Tremblay, 77, of Holden, MA and formerly a longtime resident of New Castle and Portsmouth, NH passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in the loving company of her children and grandson.

Marie was raised in Claremont, NH by her parents Arthur and Julia (Hamel) Hurd, who both predeceased her.  She was the widow...

Ronald J. Brunelle

Ronald J. Brunelle

Sep 18, 2021

SOMERSWORTH, N.H. – Ronald J. Brunelle "Ron", age 61, of Somersworth, NH passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born October 10, 1959, in Rochester, NH, the son of Richard and Roberta (Knox) Brunelle. He was raised and lived in Somersworth for most of his life. Upon graduation from Somersworth High School, Ron enlisted...

Claire Susan Bolduc

Claire Susan Bolduc

Sep 17, 2021

New Durham – Claire Susan (Vachon) Bolduc, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021, at her home from complications after heart surgery. She was born February 21, 1952, in Rochester, N.H. to Raymond and Marguerite Vachon.

Claire is remembered for her kind heart, her caring nature and her immense love for her family. She never...

Michael Scott Murphy

Michael Scott Murphy

Sep 15, 2021

Eliot, ME – Michael Scott Murphy, 77, of Eliot, ME passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was the son of John & Agnes Murphy.

Michael attended high school at the American School for the Deaf, Hartford, Connecticut. He loved all sports, but football was second to none and he excelled at in high school.

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Gerard Leary

Gerard Leary

Sep 14, 2021

SOUTH BERWICK, ME - Gerard "Gerry" Leary, 60, of South Berwick, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2021. Gerry was born in Brighton, Massachusetts on March 28, 1961. He is the son of John and Mona Leary.

He graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Management from UMass Lowell, an Associate's in Business Administration from Middlesex...

Charles Brooks

Charles Brooks

Sep 13, 2021

Kittery Point- Charles P. Brooks, formerly of 82 Brave Boat Harbor Road in Kittery Point died on Sept. 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie was born on February 14,1933 in Kittery Point Maine, a son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Witham) Brooks.  Charlie is predeceased by his loving wife Jane (Place) of 62 years...

Gerald “Jerry” F. Becker

Gerald “Jerry” F. Becker

Sep 12, 2021

Eliot- Gerald F. Becker, 82, of Woodbine Ave. in South Eliot, died peacefully on September 12, 2021 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover.

Born in Summit, NY on August 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond Becker and Marion (Hayes) Becker.  Following high school, Jerry joined the US Air Force, serving at PEASE...

Lloyd C. Pelletier

Lloyd C. Pelletier

Sep 10, 2021

York-Lloyd C. Pelletier, 90, of Creation Lane in York died peacefully at his home on September 10, 2021.

Born and raised in South Berwick, he attended local schools. As a young boy he worked at the local shoe shop and following school he entered the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War.

Lloyd served...

James “ Curly “ R. Pope

James “ Curly “ R. Pope

Sep 8, 2021

Eliot-James R. "Curly" Pope, 83 of Clark Road in Eliot, died suddenly on September 8, 2021 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital .

Born in Portland Maine on May 30, 1938 Jim graduated from R W Traip Academy in Kittery and began a lifelong career on the water. First serving his Country in the United States Coast Guard ,...

Robert C. Polak

Robert C. Polak

Sep 4, 2021

Robert C. Polak, 73, of South Berwick Maine entered into the Kingdom of Heaven, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following an unexpected illness.

Born in Fall River Massachusetts on December 6, 1947, he was the son of Chester and Cora Polak.

He is survived by his beloved fiancé, Dianna, of Cape Neddick...

Henry A. Dechene

Henry A. Dechene

Sep 1, 2021

Mason, NH – Henry A Dechene Sr, of Mason, NH  (formerly of Somersworth), died Wednesday September 1, 2021 following a period of failing health.

Born in Beverly, Massachusetts on October 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Henry and Yvonne Dechene.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Doris.

He is...

Ruthann Burditt

Ruthann Burditt

Aug 30, 2021

Eliot- Ruthann Burditt, 73 of Tippy Lane passed away on August 30, 2021 in her home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Seabrook, NH in 1948 she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Felch) Burditt.

She is survived by her daughter Sherry Welch, grandchildren; Sherida Welch, Adam Welch, Sarah...

Theresa Poulin

Theresa Poulin

Aug 25, 2021

Poulin, Theresa A. – died August 25 th at Wentworth Douglas Hospital. She was born in Portsmouth, NH on October 13, 1928, the middle child of Thomas L. Harvey and Helen C. Hanson.

Growing up, she lived with her sisters and brother next door to aunts and uncles on Woodbury Ave in Portsmouth. The liquor store at...

Robert A. Cheney

Robert A. Cheney

Aug 20, 2021

Farmington NH- Robert A. Cheney Jr, 63 of Ten Rod Road in Farmington passed away Friday August 20,2021 in his home with his loving wife Sherry Welch by his side.

Born in Dover, NH in 1958 he was the son of Joan (Hayes) Cheney and the late Robert Cheney Sr. He is also survived by his sons...

Edwin R. Nelson

Edwin R. Nelson

Aug 20, 2021

Edwin R Nelson of Wells ME, passed away unexpectedly with his wife of 62 years by his side.   They were on their way to one of their favorite restaurants in Berwick and he managed to find the strength to brake the car in the middle of the road, put it in park and passed away at the wheel.  We...

Ada Covington

Ada Covington

Aug 18, 2021

Ada Marie Covington, age 91, passed away peacefully August 18, 2021. She joins her beloved late husband, Lee Graham Covington. Ada was born on August 27 th , 1929, in Boston, MA to the late John and Ada Skehan.

Ada was a wonderful mother and friend to all her children. Her greatest joy was in raising her...

Mark Louis Adams

Mark Louis Adams

Aug 16, 2021

Kittery Point, ME – Mark Louis Adams, 67, of Boulder City, Nevada, died Monday, August 16 th , 2021, in Kittery Point, ME. Born in Roswell, New Mexico, on October 3 rd , 1953, he was the son of William Adams and Lois Morrison.

Mark served in the Navy from 1971 to 1974. Mark retired from the...

Virginia S. Elwell

Virginia S. Elwell

Aug 9, 2021

Eliot — Virginia (Ginny) Sue Elwell (Goodwin), 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 9, surrounded by her cherished family.

Born in Portsmouth, N.H., on Jan. 17, 1950, Ginny was a daughter of the late Roland and Marjorie (Cournoyer) Goodwin. She was raised in Eliot on her family's farm and attended local schools, graduating from Marshwood High...

Olga E. Rawson

Olga E. Rawson

Aug 7, 2021

Kittery- Olga Ester (Zuech) Rawson, 90, of Kittery, passed peacefully Saturday morning, August 7th, after a prolonged illness.

Born in 1931 in New Canaan, Connecticut, she was the only child of Serafina (Canestrini) and Ernest Zuech, who emigrated from the South Tyrol in the early 20th century. She grew up in rural southwestern Connecticut, sharing her time...

Chris W. Krupski

Chris W. Krupski

Aug 6, 2021

Middleton - Chris W Krupski, 50, of Middleton, NH, passed Friday, August 6, 2021 unexpectedly at home.

Born August 30, 1970 to Frank and Margaret Krupski, he was raised in Somersworth, NH . He is survived by his daughter Ashley Brown, her husband Craig and granddaughter Kennedy of Somersworth; son Glenn Hilton, wife Michelle and grandsons Marshal and...