Obituaries in Portsmouth, NH

Richard Miller, a devoted father, cherished grandfather, proud United States Marine, and loyal friend, passed away on January 9, 2026, in his home, at the age of 68.Born on August 24, 1957, in New London, CT, Richard spent most of his life on the seacoast of NH. He graduated from Portsmouth High Sch...

Carlene Ann Pafford, 79, of Ossipee, NH, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Wentworth Senior Living in Portsmouth, surrounded by her loving family.Born on March 12, 1946, in Portsmouth, NH, Carlene was the daughter of Margaret and William Fernald. She grew up on Brackett Lane and attend...

Robert J. W. Grodan, 74, of Greenland passed away at home on January 1, 2026 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer, with his loving wife, Wendy, by his side.He was born on August 28, 1951 in Portsmouth, son of the late Ewalt Robert Grodan and Priscilla (Jacques) CaswellHe attended Portsmouth Sc...

Portsmouth – Susan J. Chasse, 72, wife of John E. Chasse, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born on January 16, 1953, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Susan was the daughter of the late Clarence A. and Evelyn J. (Crowley) Foley....

Matthew James “Dino” Divino of Portsmouth, NH, passed away at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, after courageously battling a series of health challenges.Matthew was born at home in Holliston, Massachusetts, on August 27, 1985. He attended schools in Holliston, at TA...

Amesbury, MA – Bruce William Montross, age 75, of Amesbury, MA, passed away on Nov. 27, 2025 at Portsmouth Hospital following a period of declining health.He was born in Auburn NY on January 13, 1950, son of the late Floyd W Montross & Marlea (Burtless) Montross. He attended Auburn Community Col...

Elyana Eugenia Damianos, born July 13, 1934 in Athens Greece, died peacefully surrounded by family on November 22, 2025 in Hampton, NH. Daughter of the late George and Rhea (Vrachinou) Tsimbidaros-Fteris, she was predeceased by her devoted husband John to whom she was married for 65 years. She was t...

New Castle, NH - Dixie Lee Pappas of New Castle, NH and a long-time winter resident of Naples, FL passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 92. Dixie’s outgoing personality touched many and she will long be remembered for vibrant personality.Dixie was the youngest daughter of Frank and Calli...

In Loving Memory of Our Son, Christopher James LincheyNovember 12, 2025 – Christopher James Linchey, 31, of Portsmouth, passed away. Christopher was born on August 20, 1994, in Portsmouth, NH to Kevin and Karyn (Gaskell) Linchey. Christopher attended Portsmouth High School and graduated in 2012...

Our mother, Selma M. Freedman of Portsmouth, NH and Boynton Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6th with her loving family at her side in North Andover, MA. Selma was born on July 4, 1932 to Annie (Zacks) and Morris Klaiman in Lawrence MA. She loved that the entire country c...

Somersworth, NH – Jason John Lear, age 49, of Somersworth, passed away on November 12, 2025 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover.He was born in Portsmouth, NH on February 25, 1976, beloved son of Susan L. Sinclair, of Berwick, ME and John Calvin Lear. He graduated from Portsmouth High School, cla...