Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Lawrence William Tacy Sr.

Lawrence William Tacy Sr.

Dec 23, 2020

KITTERY,  ME - Lawrence W. Tacy, Sr., 85, of Kittery, ME passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Born in Athol, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1935, he was the son of Eldric and Agnes Tacy.

He was predeceased by his mother Agnes (Belsky); father Eldric Tacy; brother James Tacy, and...

Kelly Nichols

Kelly Nichols

Dec 22, 2020

In the wee hours of December 22, 2020 the life of a beautiful soul was taken and God welcomed back another one of  his angels, Kelly Nichols.

Along with her she took the hearts and souls of so many who loved her especially her mother Elizabeth Nichols, her father Charles (Nick) Nichols, her partner...

Peter Ward

Peter Ward

Dec 14, 2020

Kittery Point, ME - Peter Ward, 79, died Monday, December 14, at Biddeford Medical Center.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, Pete raised his family in neighboring Fairfield, CT with his adoring wife Patricia, originally from Sanford, ME.

He is pre-deceased by his oldest son Scott and survived by his wife, his son Tim and his wife,...

Rudolph R. Mayo

Rudolph R. Mayo

Dec 14, 2020

Rudolph R. Mayo, 85 of Somersworth, NH and Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH died at the Hyder House Hospice on Monday December 14, 2020. He was born in Dover, NH the son of Rudolph and Lilla (Leary)Mayo. He is survived by his loving wife Helen (Drouin) Mayo of Somersworth. His son Scott and wife Linda of Barrington, NH,...

Kristin L. Kidd

Kristin L. Kidd

Dec 11, 2020

York- Kristin L. Kidd, 51, of York, Maine died unexpectedly on December 11, 2020, at home. She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire November 25, 1969 to Carole and James Kidd of York, Maine.

Kristin was predeceased by both parents.

She is survived by her loving partner of 25 years, Harold Shea; daughter, Erika Shea;...

April Marie Devine

April Marie Devine

Dec 4, 2020

Berwick, ME – April Marie Devine, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home. She was born October 1, 1964 in Portsmouth, NH to Richard Russel and Shirley Croft.

Brash, crass and full of sass!

April was headstrong and not afraid to let you know it but a more giving person...

Barry Lee Kreider

Barry Lee Kreider

Dec 3, 2020

YORK - Barry Lee Kreider, 74, of York, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at  Wentworth DOuglass Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Linda; son Daniel and his wife, Susan; son Robert and his wife Myla; daughter Kerri and her husband, Jason; and son John and his wife Jenn...

Helen I. Garneau

Helen I. Garneau

Dec 3, 2020

Rochester, NH – Helen I. Garneau, 86 of Rochester, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Helen was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Robert J. Garneau married 63 years.

Born in Berwick, ME on June 18, 1934, to George and Alice (Pelletier) Michaud.  Helen worked at local businesses and Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Housekeeping.  She...

James Wesley New Ii

James Wesley New Ii

Nov 30, 2020

York, ME - James Wesley New II, 83, passed away, November 30, due to complications of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and Parkinson's Disease. After contracting COVID - 19 Coronavirus, his Parkinson's Disease quickly advanced to a dangerous and fatal stage.

Jim, as he preferred to be called, was born in Childersburg, Alabama, on June 21, 1937. He graduated...

Cheryl Elaine Blanchard

Cheryl Elaine Blanchard

Nov 30, 2020

Dover, NH – Cheryl Elaine Blanchard passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's Dementia on Monday, November 30 th , 2020 at Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH. She was born on June 8 th , 1945 to Jesse Mattress and Elmida Balch in Rochester, NH.

Cheryl was a deeply passionate and talented seamstress; she...

Edward Kimball

Edward Kimball

Nov 30, 2020

Edward M. Kimball, 64, of Dover, NH suddenly went to his heavenly home where he was met by his deceased Father, Edward E. Kimball, his Mother Eleanor (Pickering) Kimball McKenna and his Stepfather Thomas McKenna.

Ed is survived by his wife Cindy (Hamel) Kimball, the love of his life for 37 years.  He is also survived by...

Dustin Dumont

Dustin Dumont

Nov 28, 2020

Rochester - Dustin Dumont (Blanchette) of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 28, 2020 due to medical complications. He was born on August 27,1974 to parents Steve Dumont and Laurette "Pudgey" Adams. He graduated from Somersworth High School.

Dustin enjoyed spending time with his partner Jay Riley and three daughters Cadence, Abbigail...

Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers

Nov 24, 2020

Eliot, ME - Paul J. Rogers, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a short period of failing health.

Born in Portsmouth on September 12, 1935, he was the son of Lewis and Sarah P. Rogers.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Eliot; Matt and Michelle Rogers of Nottingham,...

Jeanne E. Robidas

Jeanne E. Robidas

Nov 23, 2020

Dover- Jeanne E. ( Trudel ) Robidas passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 23, 2020 at Langdon Place. Jeanne was born on March 21, 1933 to Lillian and Louis Trudel .

Jeanne is survived by her sister Helen ( Trudel ) Raney, h er children, Diane Thompson and husband Daniel Thompson of...

Isabelle Mia Dean

Isabelle Mia Dean

Nov 22, 2020

Eliot, ME - Isabelle Mia Dean, 7, better known as Izzy, passed away on November 22, 2020. She spent her last hours in the care of her mother. Daughter of Patrick Dean and Genoveva Venegas, sister of Vivienne Grace Dean.

Izzy loved camping, painting, fishing and singing. She took good care of her doggies, bunny and her...

Olivia Shuttleworth Fitz Phipps

Olivia Shuttleworth Fitz Phipps

Nov 16, 2020

Newmarket - Olivia Shuttleworth Fitz Phipps passed away at her Newmarket, NH home on November 16, 2020, after a period of declining health.  Olivia was born in Portsmouth, NH on September 21, 1926 to the late Maurice & Florence (Shuttleworth) Fitz.  She grew up in the Plains section of Portsmouth & attended the one room Plains Schoolhouse.  She was...

Robert T. Raeside

Robert T. Raeside

Nov 14, 2020

Eliot- Robert T. Raeside, 77 of Beech Road in Eliot died on November 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones following a period of declining health.

Born in Portsmouth on May 12, 1943 he was a son of the late Mary Elizabeth (Pearsall) and Robert Raeside. He was raised in Eliot attending local schools, graduating...

Helen Eldridge

Helen Eldridge

Nov 14, 2020

Portsmouth, NH - Helen Gloria Eldridge, 96, lost her battle with dementia and died in a care facility on November 14, 2020, in her hometown of Portsmouth, NH.

Helen was born in Worcester, MA on March 13, 1924, to Joseph W. and Jennie M. Best.  She also had a brother named Charles.  The family eventually relocated to...

Lois Hallam Grover

Lois Hallam Grover

Nov 14, 2020

Dover, NH - Lois Hallam Grover, 84 of Dover, NH formerly of Eliot, ME and Rochester, NH died on November 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones, joining her late husband Jimmy on his birthday.

Born in Eliot, Maine on August 11, 1936 she was a daughter of the late Guy and Mildred (Allen) Dunning....

Phyllis Mellen

Phyllis Mellen

Nov 13, 2020

Kittery, ME - Phyllis A. Mellen, 91, died November 13, after a long illness.  She was born in North Jay, Maine, in 1929, and lived with her parents, the late Amy (Clark) Spaulding and Ray Spaulding, in New Vineyard, Maine, and then in Strong, Maine, until 1944, when the family moved to Kittery.  Phyllis graduated from Robert W. Traip...