Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Stephen Danforth Foss, 84, of Durham, NH, on December 20, 2025.

Stephen was born to Fred and Irene (Kavanaugh) Foss on October 13, 1941, in Sanford, ME. He grew up in Somersworth, NH.  He was the first person in town to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, in 1957....

Dec 15, 2025

Robert Francis Van Valkenburg, 88, of Kittery, Maine, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on June 22, 1937, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Bob was the son of the late Anna Blanchard Van Valkenburg and Frank Johan Van Valkenburg. Bob attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA, before earning a...

Dec 12, 2025

Sigrid "Sig" H. Marston, age 77, of Eliot, Maine passed away on December 12, 2025.

Sig was born in York Harbor, Maine, on August 18, 1948, to parents Oliver Phillip and Esther (Meldrum) Johnson. Sig spent over 20 years working as the secretary at the United Methodist Church of Eliot. She was also an active lifelong member...

Dec 12, 2025

Stanley R. Libby, 91 of Kittery, Maine, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in heaven, who had greatly blessed him throughout his long life.

Stan was born in Lewiston on March 21, 1934.  He graduated from Edward Little High School in 1952. He worked for 5 years in Lewiston at Maine Central Railroad as...

Dec 9, 2025

Alice Mary McCurdy passed away suddenly on December 9, 2025. She was at home with family. Alice Mary (A.M.) McCurdy was born May 5, 1930, in Cut Bank, Montana (Glacier County), to ranchers Raymond and Madeline Johnson. The youngest of five, the first vehicle she drove was a tractor, and she enjoyed the opportunity to drive heavy equipment for...

Dec 9, 2025

Harriet Elaine Cole LaPointe, 87, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at her home on December 9th from natural causes. Born on December 3, 1938, in Ellsworth, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Eva Cole.

Harriet graduated from R.W. Traip Academy in Kittery in 1957. She married the love of her life,...

Dec 9, 2025

Kimberly "Kimmy" Ann Marston, age 55, of Eliot, Maine passed away on December 9, 2025.

Kimmy was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on May 2, 1970, to parents John E. and Sigrid H (Johnson) Marston. Kimmy spent 47 years with the Great Bay Services making many friends along the way.

Kimmy loved listening to oldies music,...

Dec 5, 2025

Jeanne Lena Morin of Eliot Maine passed away peacefully at home on December 5th at the age of 84.

She was born on November 20, 1941, in Fitchburg MA and spent several years in California before raising her children in Derry New Hampshire and ultimately settling in Eliot Maine.

Jeanne was gentle, loving and had...

Dec 4, 2025

Gardner Stanley Tobey Sr. passed peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born at home with a midwife, on November 8, 1933, to parents, Harry M. and Valentine Rose Tobey, and raised in Kittery Point, Maine.

Gardner would go on to serve in the US Army, being honorably discharged, after a deployment in...

Dec 2, 2025

George William Middleton, devoted husband, father, and pastor, who served communities across Massachusetts, Quebec, Maine, and New York, died at York Hospital in York, Maine, on December 2, 2025, at the age of 76, with his wife and two sons at his side.

George was born on October 29, 1949, in Malden, Massachusetts, the son of Frederick...

Nov 29, 2025

Eliot- Cynthia Ann Remick, 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a brief illness.

Cynthia, better known as Cindy, was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and moved to Hartland, Maine, at the age of 12, eventually moving to Pittsfield, Maine, where she worked at the Marie Bradford school for special-needs youth....

Nov 27, 2025

Patricia M. Ropars, known as Pat, born on March 6, 1941, to Margaret Cleveland and Leon Clark in Concord, New Hampshire, passed away at home on November 27, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Pat (mum) lived life to the fullest every day, even in sickness; her sense of humor never wavered, even through all the pain. She...

Nov 17, 2025

Carolyn R. Remick b. 03/03/1929 d. 11/17/2025, beloved mother to children, Reginald (Rex), Mary, and Stephen, passed away at The Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH, due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Biddeford, Maine, in 1929 to Leroy Rowell and Maude Rowell. Carolyn studied English...

Nov 17, 2025

Judith A. Carr "Judie"

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Judie, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 85 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Judie was born on December 10, 1939, to George and Clara Alley of Ellsworth, Maine. After graduating from Ellsworth High School, she attended Nasson College in Springvale, Maine....

Nov 16, 2025

Howard E. Huntress Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at his home on November 16, 2025. He was born to parents, Edythe (Pettigrew) and Howard E. Huntress Sr, in Eliot, spending his whole life there.

Howard was a graduate of Eliot High School in the class of 1961. Shortly after as a member of the National Guard he...

Nov 13, 2025

Andrew L Powell, 30, died peacefully in his home, loved ones by his side, November 13th, 2025.

Born to Thomas and Sharon Powell on September 1st 1995 in their Virginia farmhouse. He grew up in Ocean View, Delaware, where he spent countless hours at the beach, surfing, skimboarding, and fishing. He moved up to Vermont with his...

Nov 13, 2025

Clifford Cayer, affectionately known as Cliff, Cliffy, Cookie Monster, or Papa, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, in South Natick, Massachusetts, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 11, 1949, in Rumford, Maine, he was the fourth of six children to Ernest and Gladys Cayer. Thirty years ago, after retiring from a long military career,...

Nov 13, 2025

Michael Edwards, 58, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away on November 13, 2025, surrounded by loving family.

Mike was born September 12, 1967, in Merced, California, to parents Edward Edwards and Carolyn Edwards. He moved to the Portsmouth area in 1984, where he lived and worked as a cook and kitchen manager at local establishments.

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Nov 11, 2025

Thomas was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 25, 1957, to Thomas Connors Sr. and M. Dorothy Connors. Thomas grew up in West Roxbury and attended St. Theresa Elementary School, Don Bosco High School, and Suffolk University. He resided in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for his later years.

Thomas was an avid fan of Notre Dame football and...

Nov 8, 2025

York Harbor, Maine — M. Lorraine Frisbee, 87, of York Harbor, Maine, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025, after a period of declining health, surrounded by her family. She passed peacefully on the 16th anniversary of her husband Dave's death, joining him in eternal rest after 53 years of marriage and their adored...