J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel

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Jill South McEntee Catino, beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved...
05/05/2026

Jill South McEntee Catino, beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on April 30, 2026, at Portsmouth Hospital in New Hampshire. She was 85.

A longtime resident of Wilmot, New Hampshire, Jill brought joy, care, and homemade vegetable ...

Lois Ann (Crocker) Morris, 82, of Rye, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Portsmouth...
04/20/2026

Lois Ann (Crocker) Morris, 82, of Rye, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

She was born on October 28, 1943, in Dexter, Maine, to the late Eldred Sr. and Christine (Brannen) Crocker. Lois was a graduate of Portsmouth High Schoo...

Beverly Ann Splaine passed away on April 8, 2026, in Portsmouth, NH after a short illness. She was born in S**o, Maine o...
04/17/2026

Beverly Ann Splaine passed away on April 8, 2026, in Portsmouth, NH after a short illness. She was born in S**o, Maine on March 8, 1932, the youngest child of Stephen G and Emma Louise (Allen) Perham.

She attended the Haven School, Portsmouth Junior and Senior High Schools, graduating with t...

Alan Joseph LaBerge, 74, beloved husband of Susan (Brulotte) LaBerge, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Conco...
04/15/2026

Alan Joseph LaBerge, 74, beloved husband of Susan (Brulotte) LaBerge, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Concord Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire.

Born on July 1, 1951, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Alfred Joseph and Doris Joan (Daneault) LaBerge. Alan ...

Shelly Ann McCauley, born on January 20, 1965, to George and Virginia Berry at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, ...
04/14/2026

Shelly Ann McCauley, born on January 20, 1965, to George and Virginia Berry at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unforgettable memories.

Shelly spent her early years in Damariscotta before making Portsmouth, New Hampshire...

Kelli Rae Doll passed away unexpectedly at home on April 7th 2026. Kelli was born September 17th 1970 in Portsmouth NH. ...
04/10/2026

Kelli Rae Doll passed away unexpectedly at home on April 7th 2026. Kelli was born September 17th 1970 in Portsmouth NH. She was the daughter of Andrea Haley of Dover and Michael Doll of Portsmouth.

Kelli attended Portsmouth schools and went on to achieve her Masters degree becoming a Certifi...

No parent wants to write their child’s obituary, but here we are. Jacob was high energy and strong willed from the get-g...
04/10/2026

No parent wants to write their child’s obituary, but here we are.

Jacob was high energy and strong willed from the get-go; quite the escape artist, smart, and with a head full of facts. Obsessed with dinosaurs, space, baseball stats, Legos, Warrior Cats, WWE. He was a Star Wars aficionado, ...

Frances (Simpson) Mallon, 82, passed away peacefully at her winter home on Grand Cayman, on March 7, 2026, surrounded by...
04/02/2026

Frances (Simpson) Mallon, 82, passed away peacefully at her winter home on Grand Cayman, on March 7, 2026, surrounded by love, with her devoted husband by her side. Despite living for several years with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Fran remained actively involved with her family and communi...

Joyce E. Combs passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1948, in Dexte...
03/22/2026

Joyce E. Combs passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1948, in Dexter, Maine, to the late Eldred and Christine (Brennen) Crocker, Sr.

Joyce was the devoted and loving wife of Charles “Chuck” Combs. She was a cherished mother to her daughter...

Susan (Carbonaro) Lawry, 69, of North Hampton, NH passed away on March 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at Portsmouth ...
03/17/2026

Susan (Carbonaro) Lawry, 69, of North Hampton, NH passed away on March 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She was born June 9,1956 in Boston, Massachusetts to Joseph and Dorothy (Stoddard) Carbonaro.

Susan was a longtime Seacoast resident having resided in Po...

Joanne M. Waltz passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by angels. Born in Johnson City, NY to the late Ches...
03/13/2026

Joanne M. Waltz passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by angels. Born in Johnson City, NY to the late Chester and Irene Bunker, Joanne carried with her an appreciation for life’s simple joys. She loved the ocean, found peace in gardening, and treasured time spent with her family. It wa...

Michael V. Smith, 83, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at Portsmouth Regional ...
02/23/2026

Michael V. Smith, 83, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Born in Missoula, Montana, on August 12, 1942, to George and Marsha (Filich) Smith, Michael lived a life grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and heart.

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