Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

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....

Jane Marie Lovejoy

Jane Marie Lovejoy

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,...

Shaun E. Flaherty Jr

Shaun E. Flaherty Jr

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...

Evelyn Donnell

Evelyn Donnell

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...

Therese Jeanne Hartford

Therese Jeanne Hartford

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...

Arthur A. Meyer

Arthur A. Meyer

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.

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Violet Marie Cormier

Violet Marie Cormier

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...

Myron "Dean" Magnuson

Myron "Dean" Magnuson

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...

Bruce Gardner

Bruce Gardner

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...