Obituaries

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...

Mar 31, 2016

Eliot – Warren L. Kohl, 72, of Eliot, Maine, passed away on March 31, 2016 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

He was born on April 27, 1943 in National City, California to Paul C. and Winifred E. (Donavon) Kohl.

Warren served in the National Guard Reserves for many years. He was formerly employed for Public...

Mar 30, 2016

Eliot - Maria Juliana Gonzales passed away on March 30, 2016 at home.

Maria is survived by her spouse Lt. Col. Don Gonzales, and four children; daughter Dr. Roxanne Gonzales and her spouse Maj. Sanford Walker, son Robert Gonzales, daughter Melissa Gonzales, and daughter Michelle Verdi and her spouse Alan Verdi.  Seven grandchildren: Don Walker and his...

Mar 29, 2016

Wells- Allan Wild Dawson, age 74, passed away on March 29th, 2016 at Varney Crossing Nursing Home, North, Berwick ME. Allan was born on January 6, 1942, to parents, Handel Dawson and Ruth (Griffith) Dawson. He grew up in Hampton NH and graduated from Winnacunnet High School, class of 1959. Shortly after High School he accepted a position as a...

Mar 28, 2016

Kittery- Bruce F. Wiggin Jr, 37, of Tilton Ave in Kittery died unexpectedly on March 28, 2016 at York Hospital Born in Exeter New Hampshire on December 19, 1978 he was a son of Buce F. Sr. And Donna ( Carter) Wiggin of Kittery. He was raised in and attended local schools in Kittery, Graduating from R. W. Traip Academy...

Mar 26, 2016

Portsmouth- Eunice D. Sillsby – 88 of the Wentworth Home in Portsmouth, NH passed away peacefully Saturday March 26, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born on November 23, 1927 in Kittery Point, Maine daughter of Arthur and Myra (Stinchfield) Seaward. Where she grew up and went to the Kittery schools. In 1949 she married Robert "Bud" Sillsby he built...

Mar 25, 2016

Eliot- William L. McKenney, 86, of 49A Riverview Drive, passed away Friday, March 25, at the Maine Veteran's Home of Scarborough. Mr. McKenney was born on August 20, 1929 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a son of William and Eva (Caret) Mckenney. He attended Portsmouth schools and graduated from Portsmouth High School, class of 1947. It can be recalled that Bill's...

Mar 24, 2016

ROCHESTER – Charles "Charlie" A. Bisson passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Born on June 2, 1947, to parents Antonio "Tony" and Rolande (Chasse) Bisson. Charlie graduated with the class of 1965 from Somersworth High School. After high school, Charlie enlisted into the United States Army, proudly serving from 1966-1972. Charlie was a member of the American Legion, VFW,...

Mar 21, 2016

?Wells-Delbert H. Spinney, 83, of Wells and formerly Eliot, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 21, 2016, after a long battle with COPD. He was born March 13, 1933 in Portsmouth, NH, the son of Harris and Ina (Manson) Spinney. Delbert graduated from Eliot High School in 1950. In 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served...