Obituaries

May 10, 2016

ROCHESTER, New Hampshire – Raymond "Ray" Dennis VanGorder, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at VA Medical Center, West Roxbury, MA, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born August 24, 1950, in Bath, NY, to the late Harry and Rose (Adamowicz) VanGorder, he lived in Bath for most of his life...

May 8, 2016

Kittery, Maine – Gerald F. Walker, 78, of Kittery, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

He was born on July 13, 1937 in Troy, Maine, a son of the late Frank and Phebe (Sargent) Walker.

Prior to his retirement, Gerald was employed as a truck driver for Granite State...

May 4, 2016

Somersworth - Theresa Lynn Croteau, 50, of Somersworth, NH, passed away Wednesday, May 4 th , 2016, unexpectedly in her home. Born June 13, 1965 in N.H. She was predeceased by her Father, Richard Pike and her brother Shawn Pike. She is survived by her mother Jessica Migneault, and her son Joshua Croteau. Teri worked as a corporate travel agent...

May 2, 2016

Somersworth- Justin Bowden Hamlin, 36, of Brentwood, NH died tragically on Monday, May 2nd , 2016.

He was born February 6th, 1980 in Pensacola, Florida to father, Jeffery S. Hamlin and mother, Mona Masse Lucas. Through his life, Justin had become a beloved member of a very large extended family, each person an...

Apr 30, 2016

Somersworth- Maurice P. Lizotte, 81 of Somersworth, died on April 30, 2016 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital with his family by his side. Maurice was born January 22, 1935, in Rochester NH. He is the son of the late Wilfrid and Angelina (Vaillancourt) Lizotte. He attended local schools, including Spaulding High School. He and his loving wife Beatrice ( Deschenes )...

Apr 28, 2016

Portsmouth-Anne C. Cullen, 94 of Codfish Corner Road in Portsmouth died on April 28, 2016 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health. Born in Whitensville Mass on March 27, 1922 she was a daughter of the late Jess C. and Edith Hayden. She attended schools in Uxbridge Massachusetts graduating from Uxbridge high school in 1941. Anne was...

Apr 27, 2016

Somersworth – On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Gertrude Pepin Gilbert, 91, passed away peacefully at The Rochester Manor. Gertrude was born on January 16, 1925 in Jay, Maine, the oldest daughter of the late Arthur and Irena (Pelletier) Pepin. On April 27, 1946 she married Edmond L. Gilbert. They were happily married for 23 years until his death in 1970....

Apr 27, 2016

Berwick Maine-James Edward Lincoln, 69 of Lyman Street in Berwick died on April 27, 2016 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Brockton Massachusetts on January 16, 1947 he was the son of James E Lincoln and Barbara A. Monast. He attended local schools graduating from Brockton High School. Following high school Jim proudly served...

Apr 26, 2016

Rochester - Scott A.Sousa, 28 of Rochester, NH died unexpectedly on April 26, 2016. Scott was born on January 7, 1988 in Malden, MA. He is the son of Michael D. Sousa of Alfred, ME and Ann Marie (Nutt) Joseph of Somersworth, NH. Over the years Scott worked in the restaurant business as well as construction and roofing. Scott enjoyed...

Apr 25, 2016

KITTERY, Maine - Barbara (Pettigrew) Rowell died peacefully in her sleep Monday, April 25, 2016.

Bobbe was born July 29, 1919, in Portsmouth, N.H., to parents Herman and Myrle (Smith) Pettigrew.

Bobbe was married to Frank C. Rowell. Bobbe was greatly loved by so many. Her laughter and grace will remain with us all. She...

Apr 23, 2016

Epsom- Tilden Gordon Barnard 64, passed away in his Epsom, NH home on April 23, 2016. Tilden was born in Eliot, ME on July 30th, 1951, to parents John Barnard and Virginia Bennett. He was the youngest of five siblings, and leaves behind his older brother John and his two sisters Ginger and Randy; he is predeceased by his eldest...

Apr 21, 2016

ELIOT, Maine -- Doris T. Place, 84, died Wednesday, April 21, 2016, at Kennebunk Nursing and Rehab Care Facility in Kennebunk, ME after a lengthy illness. She was born April 2, 1932, a daughter of Cora Bouchard and Hampy Madore. Sister to Pat and Richard Madore. She was a graduate of the Fairfax County Adult Education Department of Fairfax, Virginia....

Apr 17, 2016

Chad T. Heilmann, 41, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2016. He was born on February 15, 1975, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a son of Christine (Simmons) Heilmann and the late Thomas B. Heilmann III. Chad served in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing horse shoes; loved to work on car stereos, working construction, landscaping, the outdoors and...

Apr 16, 2016

SOMERSWORTH, N.H. – Richard J. "Dick" Brunelle, age 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Brigham and Women's hospital with his family by his side. Dick was born September 26, 1932, in Rochester, N.H., the son of Albert and Angelina (Boulanger) Brunelle. He was raised and lived in Somersworth for most of his...

Apr 13, 2016

Somersworth – Rose M. Flanagan, 86, of Somersworth passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Hyder Hospice House in Dover.

She was born on January 20, 1930 in Somersworth, New Hampshire, a daughter of Napoleon and Almoza (Roy) Gagne.

Rose was formerly employed for General Electric, Miller Shoe and was co-owner of Jerry's Doughnut Shop,...

Apr 11, 2016

Portsmouth – Margaret Whittier Nutter, passed away peacefully Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Clipper Harbor Home of Portsmouth. Born in Caribou, Maine on October 9, 1919, she was the daughter of Carl W. and Evelyn H. (Tozier) Whittier.  Margaret was a graduate of Portsmouth High School.  She raised her family in Portsmouth.  In 1956 moved to Eliot, Maine...

Apr 4, 2016

Kittery - Dorothy Jean (Rainier) Bolton, aged 63, of Kittery, Maine passed away peacefully on April 4th surrounded by her family.

Dorothy, "Dot" was born on June 18, 1952 to parents Ralph Rainier and Elizabeth (Maby) Rainier. She grew up in Kittery, ME, graduating from Traip Academy with the class of 1970 and started what would become...

Apr 2, 2016

Dover - Paul J. Joncas, 86, of 30 Holiday Drive, Dover, NH passed away, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Watson's Field Assisted Living in Dover. Born in Salmon Falls, NH (Rollinsford, NH), son of Emile and Melinda (Lacasse) Joncas, resided in Rollinsford until 2010. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean conflict...

Apr 1, 2016

Middleton, NH- Eleanor G. Roy, 86 of Fox Road in Middleton died on April 1, 2016 at her home following a period of failing health. Born in Ossipee New Hampshire on January 29, 1930 she was a daughter of the late Robert and Helen Grant. She met and married her loving husband Leo R. Roy Sr, and together they made...

Mar 31, 2016

Somersworth- Dorothy Patricia Tapscott, 97 of Franklin Street died suddenly at her home Thursday, March 31st. Ms Tapscott was born March 21st, 1919 in Somersworth where she continued to reside until her death. She was the daughter of Albert A and Mary Ellen (Sullivan) Tapscott. Prior to her retirement she was a manager at Cumberland Farms in Dover. Members of...