Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Dustin Holmes

Dustin Holmes

Mar 7, 2019

Raymond, NH - Dustin Holmes was born on Aug. 26, 1986 in Portsmouth, NH.

He is survived by his son Anthony (4), loving girlfriend Megan Costello, mother Debra Prindeville, stepfather Paul Prindeville, sisters Hilary, Hannah, & Deanna. As well as his father Michael Holmes, stepmother Karen Holmes, and siblings Anthony, Joseph, Esther, and Amelia.

He...

Lura Olson

Lura Olson

Mar 6, 2019

Lebanon Maine- Lura (Leavitt) Olson, 77 of Lebanon died on March, 6 2019 at Dover Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health. Lura was born in Portsmouth, NH on January 5th, 1942 a daughter of the late Lawrence and Kibbie (Wafer) Leavitt. Lura was a graduate of Eliot High School and the Portland & Gorham Teachers College. Prior to...

Richard Small

Richard Small

Feb 28, 2019

Richard (Dick) Arthur Small, 73, of Eliot, ME passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Thursday , February 28 , 2019.

Born in Portsmouth, NH on October 31, 1945, he was the son to Percy and Madonna Small of Eliot, ME and a brother to two surviving sisters Donna DeCarbo and Hellen Hersey,...

Robert Raymond Drouin

Robert Raymond Drouin

Feb 26, 2019

Somersworth, NH - Robert Raymond Drouin passed away on February 26, 2019 at the Dover Health & Wellness Rehabilitation Center, Dover, NH.  He was 82 years old.

"Ray"/ "Bob" was born March 24, 1936 in Biddeford, ME, the son of Arthur A. and Rose nee Landry Drouin.

He grew up in Rochester, NH and graduated...

Donald K. Johnson

Donald K. Johnson

Feb 25, 2019

South Berwick – Donald "Buck" K. Johnson passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2019 at York Hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Seattle, Washington on April 25, 1948 to Dan L. Johnson and Lila I. Johnson (Anderson). Having served two terms, Don was a highly decorated Vietnam rescue pilot, being honored with double purple hearts, a distinguished flying...

William H Macdonald

William H Macdonald

Feb 25, 2019

William H MacDonald, 80 years old, Kittery, ME

William (Bill) has recently passed, he was son to Norman and Ellen Macdonald of Dorchester, MA. Bill lived a fulfilling life as Father to three children, Kristen Ryan, Teresa Abbett and Bill Macdonald, brother to six siblings and only surviving sibling is Paul Macdonald of Dorchester, MA, and husband...

Ronald B Lawrence

Ronald B Lawrence

Feb 18, 2019

Kittery Point- Ronald B. Lawrence, 76 of Lynch Lane in Kittery Point died on February 18, 2019 folowing a courageous battle against Leukemia. Born in Portsmouth and raised on Pleasant Street in Eliot he was a son of the late John and Helen (. Clubb ) Lawrence. He attended local schools graduating from Eliot High School. Ron served his...

Genevieve J. Benton

Genevieve J. Benton

Feb 13, 2019

Genevieve J. Benton, 56, of Kittery, ME, died on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 after fighting a tough battle against ALS.  Born on April 6, 1962 and raised in Thornton, NH, she was the daughter of Alton and Cookie Benton.

Genevieve is survived by her life partner, Robbie McLoud, her daughter Erin O'Connell-Johnson and...

Msgt. Russell J Medeiros

Msgt. Russell J Medeiros

Feb 13, 2019

KITTERY, Maine – MSgt. Russell J. Medeiros, 85, formally of Portsmouth, N.H., passed away in the hands of his loving daughters, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. Born on November 21, 1933, in Somerville, Mass., Russell was the only child of George and Helen Grace "Sue"...

Madison A. Graham

Madison A. Graham

Feb 13, 2019

Eliot- Madison 'Maddy' Anne Graham, 18, of Eliot, passed suddenly on February 13, 2019. She was born March 26, 2000 in Dover, NH to Joseph Graham and Kristyn (Clay) Chaplin. Maddy was raised in South Berwick and Eliot and attended both York and Marshwood High School, graduating in 2018 from Arthur R Gould School. She continued her education...

Jean Fletcher

Jean Fletcher

Feb 12, 2019

Rye, NH - Jean Fletcher, 90 , of Rye, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Evolve  Memory Care in Rye, NH, her home for the last 5 years. She was born on October 4, 1928 and grew up in Liberty, Maine, the daughter of Willis and Ruth Ladd. Growing up a farm girl, Jean loved animals.  She...

Silvio Donato Morganella

Silvio Donato Morganella

Feb 10, 2019

Rochester, NH - Silvio "Sal" Donato Morganella, a hero to his family, first; a patriarch of five generations; most affectionately known as "Sal", "Daddy" or "Papa". Silvio's older siblings were born in the Naples region of Italy, he was the first of his generation born on American soil to Nicola Morganelli and Fiorinda "Flora" (Mercuri)...

Barbara Gray Hannaford

Barbara Gray Hannaford

Feb 9, 2019

Kittery - Barbara Gray Hannaford, 91, of Kittery, Maine, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Avita of Wells, Maine, following a period of failing health.

Born on July 5, 1927, at the old Cottage Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, she was the daughter of Leslie (Opie) Gray and Blanche (Caldon) Gray.

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Robert B. Mason

Robert B. Mason

Feb 7, 2019

Eliot – Robert B. Mason died peacefully in his home February 7, 2019. He was born May 11, 1939 in Lowell, Massachusetts to parents Arthur and Hilda (Stalker) Mason.

Robert was a graduate of RW Traip Academy, class of 1959. Robert had a passion for antique cars, enjoying many cars shows over the years. He loved flea...

Patricia A. Woodworth

Patricia A. Woodworth

Feb 6, 2019

ROCHESTER- Patricia A. Woodworth, 60, of Springvale, Maine passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb 6 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 13, 1958 in Portsmouth, NH, the daughter of Eleanor (Fuller) Woodworth of Lebanon, ME and the late Dale T. Woodworth. Patty was raised in Kittery...

Ronald Anthony Raitt

Ronald Anthony Raitt

Feb 4, 2019

Berwick-Ronald Raitt passed away in the early morning hours on February 4, 2019 in the comfort of his home in Berwick, Maine. Ron had been battling Stage IV Lung Cancer for months and his truly fighting spirit proved to be no match to this sad disease. The family is glad to know that his pain and suffering are over....

Jean Arris

Jean Arris

Jan 31, 2019

Kittery, ME - Jean Arris, 87, of Kittery Point, Maine, died on the 31st of January 2019. She was born to the late Alvin and LaitiMcIntyre on May 14th, 1931 in Leominster, Massachusetts. Jean graduated from Leominster High School in 1948, and after raising a family, returned to school to earn her B.A. from the University of New Hampshire...

Victor Vitiaz

Victor Vitiaz

Jan 30, 2019

Kittery, ME - Victor Vitiaz , 94, died at his home on January 30, 2019.  He was born in Canterbury, CT on July 10, 1924.  He is survived by Waneta, his loving wife of 68 years, his son Christopher , daughter Karen Pierce , and predeceased by his son in law Robert W. Pierce .

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Johanna Mary Olson

Johanna Mary Olson

Jan 29, 2019

Berwick- Johanna Mary Olson, 83 of Deer Trail Lane in Berwick died on January 29, 2019 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born on January 5, 1936 in Chelsea Massachusetts, she was a daughter of Joseph and Angela ( Bellafato) Politano. She attended local schools including Chelsea High School.

Johanna was a strong, tough...

Kenneth L Barrett

Kenneth L Barrett

Jan 27, 2019

Kenneth L. Barrett, 86, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Born on August 12, 1932 in Winchendon, MA; the son of Leslie and Mahala Barrett. He is survived by his son Michael and wife Terry of Portsmouth, NH, and daughter Tracy and husband Tim of San Antonio, TX, along with many grandchildren, nieces and nephews....