Obituaries

Jan 27, 2019

Kittery-Jane Marie Lovejoy, 87, of Kittery, passed away peacefully at York Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, January 27, 2019, following a courageous fight with an unexpected illness.  She was born to parents Joseph and Jane (Kwapich) Kashmer in Toledo, Ohio on February 23, 1931. She was a bookkeeper until she married the love of her life,...

Jan 26, 2019

Kittery- Shaun E. Flaherty Jr, 52 of Balsam Lane in Kittery died on January 26, 2019 at his home the result of a tragic fire in his home. Born in Dorchester Massachusetts on September 29, 1966 he grew up in Derry, NH and graduated from Pinkerton Academy in 1984. Several years after graduation, Shaun moved to Tampa, FL where...

Jan 23, 2019

Eliot – Evelyn M. Donnell, 91, of Eliot, Maine, passed away peacefully at Kennebunk Center for Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family on January 23, 2019. She was born on December 4, 1927 in West Haven, Connecticut, a daughter of Percy and Margaret (Moulton) Hanson. Prior to her retirement, Evelyn was employed as a housekeeper for various hotels...

Jan 20, 2019

Dover - Therese Jeanne Hartford, 89, loving wife of Gerald Hartford, died on January 20, 2019, surrounded by her husband and family.

Born on November 5, 1929, in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Pauline (Labrie) Martel.

She is survived by her husband, of 49 Gerald Hartford. She is also survived...

Jan 18, 2019

Portsmouth, NH – Arthur A. Meyer born March 17, 1934 of Kittery, ME, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons and M.S.A.

Art was predeceased by his wife of nearly 40 years, Madalyn, in 1996.  They had four children; Kim Hart, Lisa Rush, Pam Schneider, Arthur J.F. Meyer, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Jan 18, 2019

Kittery, ME – Violet M. Cormier, 101, of Kittery died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Durgin Pines in Kittery after a brief illness.

Born in Eliot, ME on July 18, 1917, she was the daughter of Clinton Manson and Mertie (McKenney) Manson. She graduated as valedictorian from Eliot High School. She worked at...

Jan 15, 2019

Eliot, ME - Myron "Dean" Magnuson of Eliot, Maine passed away on January 15, 2019 at the age of 80 at Hyder House in Dover, New Hampshire.

Born to Arvid and Helen Magnuson in Escanaba, Michigan on February 27, 1938, he entered the US Air Force in September 1956...

Jan 9, 2019

Springhill, FL - Bruce D. Gardner born March 18, 1939 of Danvers, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2019 after a battle with lung cancer. In Bruce's younger years, he was very active in Danvers Little League, where he was the master counselor.   Bruce was also a charter member and master counselor of DeMolay...

Jan 5, 2019

Rochester NH—Raymond Bruce Bridges, 58, of Rochester, NH passed away Saturday January 5, 2019 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital.

Ray was born in Dover NH on March 11, 1960.  The son of Bruce and Cecile Bridges. He was employed at Davidson Rubber/Textron for 29 years.  He was currently employed at Schaeffer Rolls.

Ray loved all sports...

Jan 4, 2019

Portsmouth, NH - Gisela Garvey, 89, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Michael J. Garvey, and beloved mother of Ellen Garvey of Newcastle, NH, Mark Garvey of Concord, MA, Luke Garvey of Wellington, FL, and Peter Garvey of Plantation, FL. She is also survived by nine...

Jan 2, 2019

South Berwick, ME - Ronald Mix, 62 passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 2, 2019.

Born in Pembroke, Mass, on March 15, 1956 to Charles and Mary Jane Mix.

He leaves behind his wife and constant companion: Paula Mix, His 5 Children, Robert and wife Julia, Shane, Desiree and husband Steve,...

Dec 31, 2018

South Berwick - Glena Sparks, 49, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2018. Born in Abilene, Texas, on August 31, 1969, the beloved daughter of Henry and Catherine Lago.

She is survived by her mother, Catherine Lago of South Berwick; her daughter, Catherine Haggerty,...

Dec 31, 2018

Stratham, NH- Terry W. Barnes, 77, of Stratham, NH died at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on December 31, 2018.

Terry was born on March 30, 1941 in York, Maine to Aubrey (Barnes) Downs and Dwight Barnes.  He was raised by his mother and step father, John Downs in Portsmouth, NH along with his four siblings, Janice Thorpe and...

Dec 30, 2018

Lebanon- Frederick H Short IV , 49 of Puddin Lane in Lebanon died unexpectedly on December 30, 2018 at his home of natural causes. Born I Dover, NH on October 15, 1969 he was a son of Norma and the late Frederick Short II and his biological mother Marion Fields of Old Orchard . He grew up in Eliot and...

Dec 27, 2018

Somersowrth - Etta G. St.Laurent, 100 of Somersworth NH died on December 27, 2018 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on October 1, 1918 in Dover NH, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Kelly) Buzzell and John Buzzell. She was a graduate of Somersworth High School. On April 17, 1938 Etta...

Dec 25, 2018

York- Robert Edward Snow, 71 of York died on December 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle against Lewy Body Dementia. Born on January 15, 1947 in Dover NH he was a son of the late William and Dorothy (Irwin) Snow. He graduated from Eliot High School and from the University of Maine...

Dec 23, 2018

Eliot- Jeannette Spinney Paul "Jan" , 95 of 173 Pleasant Street in Eliot died on December 23, 2018 at her home. Born in Eliot on January 5, 1923 she was a daughter of Advil and Elsie ( Wood) Spinney and attended local schools. In 1941 she married her loving husband Francis D. Paul and together they built a home on...

Dec 23, 2018

Kittery – Jean C. Allen passed away December 23rd, 2018.  Born December 23rd, 1938, she was the only child of Martha Theodora (Lunden) and Alexander Cant Jr.

Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, Bruce D. Allen; father, Alexander Cant Jr. and her mother, Martha Theodora Lunden.

She is survived by her two daughters, Katherine...

Dec 14, 2018

Rochester, NH - Donna M. Landry passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 14th, 2018.  Born August 3rd, 1963 in Rochester, NH, she was the daughter of Leo Paul Landry and Nancy (Childs) Landry.

Donna was predeceased by her father, Leo Paul Landry and her mother, Nancy (Childs) Landry late of Somersworth, NH. She is...

Dec 12, 2018

Kittery --- Philip R. Burns, 90, of Kittery, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.

Born in Portland, ME., on January 17, 1928, he was the son of Edward and Ethel Burns.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gail Burns of Kittery; son Eric...