J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel

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Elizabeth A. McCoomb, our most loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister-in-law, passed away peace...
01/28/2026

Elizabeth A. McCoomb, our most loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister-in-law, passed away peacefully at her home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with the love and support of her family on January 24, 2026.

She was the cherished wife of the late Thomas McCoomb. Adored m...

Richard Miller, a devoted father, cherished grandfather, proud United States Marine, and loyal friend, passed away on Ja...
01/28/2026

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...

Heath Swinnerton Wilson, 52, of Portsmouth, NH, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by the family he ...
01/28/2026

Heath Swinnerton Wilson, 52, of Portsmouth, NH, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Born on April 5, 1973, Heath grew up with a passion for sports, camping, and the company of good friends. He was known for his quick wit and playful teasin...

Katherine (Kitty) Elizabeth Stoller z’l was born June 29, 1958, in Miami, FL to Beverly and David Goldberg longtime resi...
01/26/2026

Katherine (Kitty) Elizabeth Stoller z’l was born June 29, 1958, in Miami, FL to Beverly and David Goldberg longtime residents of the Portsmouth and surrounding communities. They were members of Temple Israel for many years.

She is survived by her Husband Donald of 40 years, Sons Ryan (Ale...

Bob Davis, age 97, of Lee, NH, peacefully passed away January 18, 2026 surrounded by loving family. Born on September 7,...
01/21/2026

Bob Davis, age 97, of Lee, NH, peacefully passed away January 18, 2026 surrounded by loving family. Born on September 7, 1928, in Concord, NH. Bob spent his early years growing up in nearby Greenland. He began his married life in Rye as they grew their family and friendships for over 20 years. Bob e...

Mary Heard Johnson, 100, of Exeter, died Saturday, January 10 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6,...
01/19/2026

Mary Heard Johnson, 100, of Exeter, died Saturday, January 10 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6, 1925, in Manchester, NH, a daughter of Marston and Doris (Fellows) Heard. Mary graduated from Manchester High School and Saint Mary’s in the Mountains, and then from Smith College...

Portsmouth, NH – Russell Ernest Cousins, age 76, a US Army Veteran of Vietnam, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on ...
01/15/2026

Portsmouth, NH – Russell Ernest Cousins, age 76, a US Army Veteran of Vietnam, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Portsmouth Hospital following a long period of declining health due to “Agent Orange” exposure and lasting complications from injuries sustained during his depl...

In Loving Memory of Brenda Joyce “BB” “BJS” Schure (Paul)Brenda Joyce, affectionately known as Brenda Jo, “BB,” or “BJS,...
01/15/2026

In Loving Memory of Brenda Joyce “BB” “BJS” Schure (Paul)

Brenda Joyce, affectionately known as Brenda Jo, “BB,” or “BJS,” passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on January 8, 2026, in Dover, NH, under the loving care of Wentworth Douglas Hospital.

Born on June 16, 1941, in Portsmo...

Dr. Thomas Nathan Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician passed away of cardiac complications at hi...
01/09/2026

Dr. Thomas Nathan Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician passed away of cardiac complications at his home in the arms of his loving wife and soulmate, Vicki, on January 2nd, 2026, at age 77.

Dr. Decker was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Emma Decker, a fi...

Portsmouth, NH – LeeAnne Marie Fuller, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home w...
01/07/2026

Portsmouth, NH – LeeAnne Marie Fuller, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her beloved cat, Zemi, by her side.

LeeAnne, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, was born on September 29, 1962. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Fuller and the b...

Robert J. W. Grodan, 74, of Greenland passed away at home on January 1, 2026 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer,...
01/06/2026

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) Caswell

He atte...

William “Bill” Cecil Lowery, 79, of Greenland, NH, passed away on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bo...
01/05/2026

William “Bill” Cecil Lowery, 79, of Greenland, NH, passed away on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 8, 1946, and raised in the South End of Portsmouth, NH, Bill was a loving, loyal family man—a strong, steady presence whose compassion and selflessness supported and...

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