Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Wilfred "Red" Crossman

Wilfred "Red" Crossman

Jan 8, 2021

York - January 8th, 2021 Wilfred (Red) Crossman went to his Heavenly Home after a long battle with Parkinson's and Dementia. He was born July 19, 1937 in Hampden, Maine to Leah Gould Crossman and Wilfred Harding Crossman. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Lloyd Crossman, Benjamin Crossman, Berniece (Bunny) Gendreau, Francis (Fran) McLaughlin, and Judith (Judy)...

Douglas Burton

Douglas Burton

Jan 8, 2021

Kittery - Douglas S. Burton, 80, of Kittery, ME died Friday, January 8th, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Doug was born September 15, 1940 in Kittery, Maine to the late Francis and Beatrice Burton. He grew up in Kittery and graduated from R.W. Traip Academy in 1958. He then joined the Air Force and served his...

Lynne Davis Smith

Lynne Davis Smith

Jan 4, 2021

Jupiter FL – Lynne Davis (Robitaille) Smith, 80, passed away at her summer home in Eliot, ME on the morning of Monday, January 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Lynne was born on September 27, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of David E. and Lois W. Davis and later the proud sister of younger brother,...

Michael Roger Berube

Michael Roger Berube

Jan 4, 2021

Dover - Michael R. Berube, 54, of Somersworth, NH, formerly of Henniker NH died on January 4, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Michael was born in San Diego, California on June 7, 1966. He is the son of Roger and Ellen (Murphy) Berube.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Rachel Berube,...

Lorraine Gladys Bold Pond

Lorraine Gladys Bold Pond

Jan 3, 2021

Dover - Lorraine Gladys Bold Pond passed away peacefully on January 3, 2021 at Langdon Place in Dover, New Hampshire.

Lorraine was born February 7, 1929 in Mechanic Falls, Maine to the late Charles and Louisa Bold. She graduated from Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine, afterwards working as a bookkeeper for various companies, including the Portsmouth school...

Brian Chase

Brian Chase

Jan 1, 2021

South Berwick, ME - Brian J. Chase, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021at Wentworth Douglas Hospital.  He was one of 6 children born to Roland F. Chase and Racheal M. Chase (Brochu) of South Berwick, Maine.  Brian was born on July 30, 1953 and graduated from Marshwood High School in the class of 1972.  He married...

Leo Roland Bernier

Leo Roland Bernier

Jan 1, 2021

Somersworth- Leo Roland Bernier, 93 died peacefully at Watson Fields following a several year battle against Parkinson's Disease . Leo was born in Dover, NH to Joseph and Vezinelda ( Brochu ) Bernier and attended local schools before serving our country in the United States Navy.

Following his service to our country he met and married his...

Herbert A. Wirth

Herbert A. Wirth

Dec 29, 2020

Eliot- Herbert A. Wirth Jr. of Eliot, ME died December 29, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born in Sewickley, PA on January 20, 1938. He is survived by his wife Sandra Wirth, his two sons Richard and Todd Wirth, his sister Janet, Niece Jacqueline, Nephew Mark of Tavares, Florida, A Granddaughter Sherri A. Wirth, 6 other...

Ronald Bruce Marsh

Ronald Bruce Marsh

Dec 29, 2020

Kittery-Ronald Bruce Marsh died peacefully on December 29, 2020 with his daughters by his side. Better known as Fa and Grandfather by family and Captain Ron by the fishing community, he was born in Lackawanna NY to Chester and Ellen Marsh. He moved to Maine after his tour in the Marines brought him to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he...

David Daly

David Daly

Dec 26, 2020

York, ME – David J.Daly, 66, died Saturday, December 26 ,2020, following a period of failing health.

He is survived by his loving wife Laura, sons Ryan, Robert and his wife Cheryl, brothers Dan,

Al and Mike, sisters Laura and Nancy, and grandsons Mason, Jack, Nick and Alex.

Services: Due to Covid-19 Restrictions...

Richard Brayall

Richard Brayall

Dec 25, 2020

Exeter, NH - After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Richard Arnold Brayall, 69, lost his fight and passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, at the Exeter Center, Exeter, NH, with his family by his side.

Richard was born in Kittery, ME, on July 5, 1951, to Arnold E. Brayall, and Anne...

Mary Alice Mace

Mary Alice Mace

Dec 24, 2020

Kittery-Mary Alice Mace, 95, passed away on Thursday, December 24 th , at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief hospitalization.

Mary was born in Haverhill, MA to parents Sheadrick and Philomena(Steele) Jackson-the youngest sibling to dearly loved brothers Charlie, John and Austin.  She attended Haverhill schools and graduated from Haverhill High in 1944.  A child of...

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...