J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel

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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.

H...

A direct descendant of Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln, who was Abraham’s stepmother who inspired him to better himself thro...
02/19/2026

A direct descendant of Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln, who was Abraham’s stepmother who inspired him to better himself through education and endeavor; and, who outlived Abraham by four years.

Walter was the founder and principal of one of the NH’s longest running businesses still operated by it...

Ronald Wellington Tewksbury Jr., of Somersworth, NH, a longtime Portsmouth, NH native and humble veteran, passed away pe...
02/12/2026

Ronald Wellington Tewksbury Jr., of Somersworth, NH, a longtime Portsmouth, NH native and humble veteran, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, after an extended hospital stay at the age of 65, surrounded by his family.

Ron, as he was known to many, was born on July 16, 1960, to Ronald...

Alphonse Thomas Lapanne, 95, of Portsmouth, NH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Alpho...
02/11/2026

Alphonse Thomas Lapanne, 95, of Portsmouth, NH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Alphonse known as “Al” was born on October 8, 1930 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to the late Alphonse and Juliette (Drolet) Lapanne.

Al was the beloved husband to the love of his li...

John W. Weeks, 74 passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026 at home on the family farm in Greenland, NH. He was born Fe...
02/09/2026

John W. Weeks, 74 passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026 at home on the family farm in Greenland, NH. He was born February 28, 1951 in Portsmouth, NH to W. Richard Weeks Sr. and Marion (Holley) Weeks.

John attended Greenland Central School before graduating from Portsmouth High School in...

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel. Services: a time of ...
02/09/2026

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel.

Services: a time of visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, February 16 at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home – Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Shirley Jeanne (Davis) Kane, 70, of Laconia, New Hampshire, died peacefully at Hyder House in Dover on February 2nd, 202...
02/08/2026

Shirley Jeanne (Davis) Kane, 70, of Laconia, New Hampshire, died peacefully at Hyder House in Dover on February 2nd, 2026, following a sudden illness caused by advanced cancers. Her final days and moments were filled with family and friends.

She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1955 ...

Richard (Dick) M. Clark II, 78 passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at home in Deerfield, N.H. surrounded by love...
02/03/2026

Richard (Dick) M. Clark II, 78 passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at home in Deerfield, N.H. surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 23, 1947, in Lowell, M.A., to Richard Martin Clark and Ruth Preston Clark, while the family was residing in Portsmouth, N.H.

After moving sever...

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...

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