Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in
Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH
Robert Lewis Secrest
Jul 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep faith that we share the passing of Robert (Bob) Lewis Secrest, 89, who was called home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Though we grieve, we take comfort knowing he is now in the presence of the Lord and rejoice in the promise of eternal life.
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Daniel Ross Leonard
Aug 6, 2026
SPECIAL NOTE. The memorial service on Monday, August 10, will be livestreamed. Please use the following link to access the livestream. Watch online: tinyurl.com/dan-memorial
With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved son and brother, Daniel (Dan) Ross Leonard, 39, in Portland, Maine, following a long journey with multiple health issues. Dan was a bright light who brought larger-than-life...
Lora Ada Fielders
Jul 25, 2026
On July 25th, 2026, Heaven received another angel from earth in Lora Ada Fielders, 89 of Sanbornville NH. Born on June 14, 1937 to Albert and Irene Leonard in Derby Connecticut.
Lora grew up in Connecticut, moving to Vermont where she met her husband David Fielders Sr and where they started their family together. Their commitment to each other, while a...
Rachel M. Gaudreau
Jul 24, 2026
Born November 1st 1942 in the town of St Germaine, PQ Canada. Presently called Lac Etchemin. She immigrated to Somersworth New Hampshire in 1959 with her family
She was the second oldest of 14 children born to Mr Joseph Faucher and Mrs Rollande Mercier Faucher, both now deceased. There were nine girls and five boys.
She married Laurent “Larry” Gaudreau September 2nd...
Victoria C Smith
Jul 22, 2026
Victoria Carol Smith “Tootsie” 11/23/1944 - 7/22/2026
Vicky was born at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH. From an early age, her father called her “Tootsie” (after the Al Jolson song), and the name stuck. She and her five brothers spent their childhood in a home on Summer Street in Lebanon. In 1963, Vicky married Craig Holman, and they...
Patrick Klingaman
Jul 18, 2026
Memories of Patrick to Treasure
By Steve Schmitz
Patrick and I first met in the fall of 1982, when we were both first-year MBA students at Indiana University. At the time, we were living just down the hall from one another in a large dormitory, and we immediately hit it off. In addition to both being a bit introverted with backgrounds in...
Sean P. Donahue
Jul 18, 2026
Sean Patrick Donahue, 53, of Eliot, Maine, passed away on July 18, 2026. Born on July 15, 1973, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Sean lived a life filled with passion for his family, music, and sports.
Sean was the beloved son of Kevin and Donna Donahue.
He was a devoted father to his two sons, Aiden and Casey, with whom he shared countless cherished...
Raymond Lacasse
Jul 14, 2026
Raymond Lacasse, 91, passed away with his wife of 42 years, Bertha, by his side. He served in the Army and the Navy, then worked at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for many years until his retirement.
He and his wife enjoyed camping and spent 20 years caring for the horses they loved. During those years, there were many cats and a...
Daniel R LaPointe
Jul 12, 2026
Daniel Roger LaPointe
Daniel Roger LaPointe, age 66, of Somersworth, New Hampshire, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1960, in Rochester, New Hampshire, to Robert Joseph LaPointe and Kathleen May Hall.
Daniel dedicated more than 40 years to government service, spending the majority of his career...
Rita S Perron
Jul 11, 2026
On Saturday, July 11th, 2026, with her kids by her side, Rita danced graciously into Norm's arms to the tune of Moonlight Serenade. She was 91 years old. Born on June 6th, 1935, she was the daughter of Louisa (Dalpe) and Ernest St. Onge. She was blessed with a loving family and was fortunate to share many good times with...
Kay Snow
Jul 10, 2026
Kay Lee Snow
May 30, 1945 - July 10, 2026
Kay Lee Snow, 81, of York, Maine, passed away on July 10, 2026, at Maine Medical Center. Kay was born on May 30, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Lila Johnson. Kay graduated from Eliot High School and earned her teaching degree in Elementary Education...
Rosilda Dionne
Jul 9, 2026
Rosilda 'Rose' M. Dionne was born August 22nd, 1935, in Sanford, Maine, to Richard and Emma Lapanne. She was married to Raymond E. Dionne in 1953. She loved family, traveling, singing and dancing, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her years in Florida. Rose was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Raymond; sisters Corana Thibeau, Delina Fortier, Irene Nye, Doris Couture, and...
Theresa Dubois
Jul 8, 2026
Theresa (Baillargeon) Dubois, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
Theresa passed away peacefully at Durgin Pines on July 8, 2026. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 17, 1933. She spent time in camp Le June, North Carolina, when her husband was stationed there, shortly after they married. They came back to Lawrence to make their lives with "her four...
Dale Higgins
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dale Higgins
Dale was a devoted husband, proud father, cherished Papa, loyal friend, and steadfast provider whose greatest purpose was caring for the people he loved. He never sought recognition for the sacrifices he made or the countless ways he put others first. Instead, he built a life where his family always felt safe, supported, and knew...
Judith Soucy
Jul 4, 2026
To the joy of my enemies, on Saturday July 4th, 2026 I, Judith Lyn (Proctor) (Currier) Soucy of Eliot, ME passed away kicking and screaming at the age of 65 after a 6 year battle with cancer.
I was born in Lawrence, MA and immediately moved to Salem, NH, where I was raised by the most incredible parents (married for 67...
Sandra J. Smith
Jun 30, 2026
Sandra J. Smith died June 30th, 2026 at the age of 87, at Avita of Wells in Maine. She was preceded by her mother Elsie Cecilia Hanlon and her father Joseph Russell Smith, as well as her son Clifford (Cliff) Jenkins. Survivors include a sister Linda Walton, brother Joseph (Jay) Smith and his wife, Sue Smith. Nephew Michael Hall, nieces...
Harry N Lowell
Jun 23, 2026
RYE – Harry N. Lowell, 97, of Rye, New Hampshire, and formerly of Boxford and Topsfield, Mass., died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in his home on Rye Harbor.
Harry was born April 26, 1929, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, as Harold Noyes Lowell, officially changing his first name to Harry in 1952. He was the son of the late William P. and Gertrude...
Sandra J. Brunelle
Jun 16, 2026
Rochester, NH - Sandra J. Brunelle, 73, of Rochester, NH passed away on June 16, 2026 at Portsmouth Hospital following a period of declining health.
Born on November 24, 1952, in Rochester, Sandra was the daughter of Paul and Rose (Chabot) Brunelle of Somersworth, NH. She was raised in Somersworth, and attended local schools, graduating from Somersworth High School with the...
Albert Kanter
Jun 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Albert “Berty” Kanter
It is with both sorrow and hope in Christ that we announce that our beloved father, Albert Kanter, was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026, at the age of 79.
Albert was a man whose life was defined by kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. He had a remarkable ability to...
Robert Amarosa
Jun 10, 2026
Robert (Bob) Amarosa passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Born September 3, 1935, to parents Frank and Mary Teresa Amarosa in Brattleboro, VT, as one of six siblings, he spent his formative years on their family farm in Winchester, NH. During high school, Bob worked at his father’s plumbing and hardware business and played basketball. As...

