Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Richard Jean Dubois
Oct 18, 2021
Rochester NH - Richard Jean DuBois, 82, of Rochester passed away on October 18, 2021 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover. Born on April 23, 1939 in Dover, a son to Jean Charles and Marie Ann (Poisson) DuBois.
Richard proudly served his country in the military, first in the Army, then in the Air Force,...
Duncan Raeside
Oct 12, 2021
Duncan Raeside of Eliot, Maine passed away on October 12, 2021. He was born on June11, 1941. He graduated from Eliot High School in 1960, attended the University of Kentucky, and graduated from Nasson College in Springvale, Me in 1969. Duncan was most proud of his time in the service, serving with the Army 101st Airborne Division as...
Richard Pruett
Oct 9, 2021
Eliot- Richard Elmer Pruett , Jr, 86 of State Road, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 9, 2021. He was born in Eliot on January 16, 1935, the son of the late Richard E. Pruett Sr. And Lela (Dame) Pruett.
He was a lifelong resident of Kittery/Eliot Maine. He was a graduate of...
Stephen "Steve" L Masse
Oct 8, 2021
Milton, NH – Stephen "Steve" L. Masse, aged 67, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, after a brief period of failing health at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dover, NH on September 26, 1954, to Roger and Yvette Masse.
Steve was raised in Somersworth, NH, where he graduated from high school in 1972. Throughout...
John Allan Short Sr.
Oct 6, 2021
On October 6, 2021, John Allan Short Sr., passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ surrounded by his devoted family at Southern Maine Medical Center. John is survived by his loving wife of forty six years, Ann (Woodman) Short, their two children and families: John Jr. and Teri Short of Buxton NC, David and...
David S Moulton
Oct 3, 2021
Kittery, Maine - David S. Moulton died suddenly at his beloved camp in St. Albans on October 3, 2021. He was born in Quonest Point, RI on November 8, 1951 to Sherrill K. and Olive M. (Spinney) Moulton. He was the oldest of the "Magnificent Seven" and declared himself as Davy Crockett Spinney Moulton to his family in his...
Lawrence Shirk
Oct 2, 2021
Eliot- Lawrence E. Shirk, 79 of Cedar Road in Eliot died suddenly on October 2, 2021 at his home.
Larry was born on October 24, 1941 in Monroe Township ,PA one of nine children to the late Merrion S. And Nettie ( Pyle) Shirk.
He entered the United States Marine Corps in March of 1958...
Marion Raitt
Sep 30, 2021
Eliot- Marion E. Raitt, 82 of Cedar Road in Eliot, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Portsmouth on May 21, 1939 a daughter of the late William and Earline E. (Bennett) Cole.
Marion was unrivaled in gardening and took much pride in her beloved flower beds at the home she shared...
Wilma Rideout
Sep 30, 2021
Wilma L. Rideout, formally of Kittery, Maine, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday September 30, after a long illness. B orn to Cadet and Leah (Henry) Brown, December 13 th , 1937 in Pompey, NY, she was youngest of ten . Wilma grew up on the family farm until the age of 16, when...
Suzanne Ilsley
Sep 28, 2021
Kittery- Suzanne Margaret Ilsley, 66, of Rogers Road in Kittery died suddenly on September 28, 2021 at her home.
Born in Utica NY on December 27, 1954, daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Woodward.
She attended Kittery Schools, graduating from R.W. Traip Academy with the class of 1973.
Sue met and married...
Richard H. Bogh Jr.
Sep 28, 2021
Richard "Dick" Harold Bogh, Jr.
1938 - 2021
Richard H. Bogh, 82, of Eliot, Maine passed away September 28 following a number of years of declining health. He died at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born December 22, 1938 in Portland, Maine,...
Carl H Shaw
Sep 26, 2021
Raymond, NH - Carl Harold Shaw, 78, passed away at home on Sunday September 26th, 2021.
Carl was born February 2nd, 1943, the son of William and May Shaw,
An avid golfer, Carl could always be found shooting the back nine. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.
Care...
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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...

