Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in

Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Serving Kittery, ME & Somersworth, NH

Dorothy Catherine Trefethen

Dorothy Catherine Trefethen

Sep 1, 2026

Kittery- Dorothy Catherine Trefethen, 94 of Kittery died peacefully on September 1,2026.

Born in Middletown, CT on March 27,1932 she was the daughter of Walter and Ladra Shina. She is survived by her 4 children; Keith and his wife Julia of Wells, daughter Robin of Kittery, daughter Lisa and her husband Joseph of South Carolina and son Scott and his wife...

Lee A. Petrie

Lee A. Petrie

Aug 30, 2026

Lee Alan Petrie, 61, cherished husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, teacher, coach, colleague, and friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 30, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. His passing followed a two-year courageous battle with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and related complications. Throughout his illness,...

James Porter Elliott

James Porter Elliott

Aug 30, 2026

James (Jim) Porter Elliott, of Eliot, Maine, died August 30, 2026. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 19, 1945. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School, and trained as an industrial engineer at Fitchburg State College, earned a B.S. in accounting from Husson University (ME), and an MBA and an M.A. in Economic Development from the University of Massachusetts,...

Geraldine Mary Esty

Geraldine Mary Esty

Aug 24, 2026

Geraldine Mary Esty, 74, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister and friend to many, passed peacefully on August 24, 2026 surrounded by her loving sons, granddaughter and longtime best friend Norma Carter at York Hospital, York , ME.

Geri was born to Michael and Bernice Glanner (Zolondek) on December 5, 1951 in Grafton, ND. Her early years she lived on a farm...

Patricia A Tyo

Patricia A Tyo

Aug 11, 2026

Patricia A. Tyo

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” A. Tyo, 69, on August 11, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Pat was born on February 4, 1957, to parents Robert J. Lefebvre, Sr. and...

Joan Alice Kulickowski

Joan Alice Kulickowski

Aug 7, 2026

Joan Alice Kulickowski of Kittery, Maine passed away on August 7th, 2026 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years Vincent “Skip” Kulickowski III, her son David O’Connor and brothers Charles F. Rowe and Edwin M. (& Louise) Rowe

Joan was born on March 31st, 1936, in Boston Mass...

David Matthew Zbink

David Matthew Zbink

Aug 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of David Matthew Zbink, age 70, who left his earthly body on August 6, 2026, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Limestone, Maine, David grew up in Maynard, Massachusetts, and later called Clinton, Massachusetts home. He eventually returned to the state of his birth, finding a deep...

Daniel Ross Leonard

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...

Susan A Box

Susan A Box

Aug 5, 2026

Susan Ann Neville Box, age 74, resident of Kittery, Maine, after one year of Hospice Care, on Tuesday, August 5, 2026, passed away peacefully in her home.

Sue was born on August 24, 1951, born in Beverly, Massachusetts, to Lorraine (Francier) and Danielle Neville. She had two older brothers, Thomas and Michael Neville. She married her wonderful husband, Leonard F. Box...

Marilyn E. Smith

Marilyn E. Smith

Aug 1, 2026

Marilyn Ethel Stevens Smith, 90, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.

Marilyn was first and foremost devoted to her beloved husband, Bob, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and adventure until his passing. They built their lives side by side, even working together throughout much of their careers. Together they worked tirelessly to build a life and...

Lora Ada Fielders

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Lewis Secrest

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.

Born...

Daniel R LaPointe

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

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

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...