Obituaries

ST GEORGE and FREEPORT — Linda Lorraine Bean, of St. George and Freeport, Maine, died March 23, 2024, at the age of 82. Linda was a renowned businesswoman whose ventures celebrated Maine’s many…

AUGUSTA — Richard J. Fitzpatrick, 81, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Glenridge Long Term Care.

Arrangements are being handled by Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast. 

THOMASTON — After a period of declining health, Robert F. Watts, Jr. (Bob, Bobby), age 94, slipped away from us as the sun came up on Saturday morning March 16, 2024. His daughters Kerry and Kim,…

VINALHAVEN — Eric Bradford Dyer, 61, passed away at the Sussman House in Rockport on January 11, 2024 following a long illness. Born in Lewiston on May 8, 1962, he was the adopted son of Phillip D…

Elsa H. Seeger passed away March 14,2024 with family by her side.

Born in Portland, Maine on December 21,1931. Graduated from Waldoboro High School in 1950. Married Robert W. Seeger in…

It is with a sad heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Dennis W. Dinsmore on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born May 30, 1955 in Camden, Maine.

Dennis joined the Navy in June…

WASHINGTON — Barry G. Pitcher, 78, of Washington, passed away at Togus VA Medical Center on March 20, 2024.

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Halls of Waldoboro has…

Debra Marie Smith was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in October 1963. She passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 20, 2024.

She was the daughter of John J. Borzoni and Virginia M.…

TROY — James (Jim) Joseph Fernald of Troy, Maine, passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 29, 2024.

Born on March 19, 1934, Jim was raised in Troy and graduated from…

MONROE — Debra Dianne Porter, 61, passed away suddenly at her home in Monroe on February 20, 2024.

Debby or Deb to her family and friends, was born on September 9, 1962 in Belfast to Joan…

HOULTON — Daniel James Hart, aged 53, formerly of Rockland, passed away March 10, 2024, leaving behind a life marked by solitude and personal struggles.

A gifted musician, Daniel found joy…

CAMDEN — Harrison Hollingsworth Owen Sr, author and consultant of Potomac, Maryland died on March 16, 2024 in Camden, Maine from natural causes.

Owen was born December 2, 1935 in Evanston…

ST. GEORGE — L. Joseph “Joe” Holub Jr., of St. George, Maine, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Jan. 26, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.  

Joe was born on April 30, 1945…

THOMASTON — Richard S. ‘Rick’ Hunt, age 65, owner of Cutting Edge Painting & Construction, died suddenly on March 19, 2024, after a very brief illness.

Rick was born on June 11, 1958,…

Nancy R. Chadwick (nee Orandle), passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 86. She is survived by her loving husband, David Chadwick; devoted children, Michael L. (Jodi) Chadwick and…

WALDOBORO — Corey J. Peters, age 47, formerly of Rockland, died suddenly March 17, 2024.

Born in Camden on December 13, 1976, Corey was a son of Wayne B. Peters and Cynthia (Harvey) Potvin…

On March 17, 2024, on a day when the skies over Rowe Hill in Morrill, Maine put on a display of every kind of weather – rain, thunder, hail, and finally sunshine – Tolman (Tom) L. Bowen, following…

CHARLESTON, Tennessee — Margaret F. McLain, 87, formerly of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters and son-in-law.

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OWLS HEAD — On March 15, 2024, the light in the world dimmed as Elizabeth “Betty” Mann, 76, passed away at home with her loving family beside her.

Born in Rockland, Betty was raised by her…

BELFAST — Leroy Kenneth Thomas, 86, passed away Saturday, March,16, 2024. Leroy was born February 24, 1938, in Belfast, Maine, the son of the late Clayton and Pauline (Phinney) Thomas. Although…

NOBLEBORO — Carol S. Newbert, age 66, died peacefully at her home in Nobleboro after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Carol was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, June 1, 1957, to…

On March 13, 2024, our beloved father, Lowell B. Wallace, Jr., 77, passed away at the VA Togus Hospice.

Lowell graduated from Waldoboro High School in 1964. He was a veteran of the U.S.…

WASHINGTON — Lillian Jane Gardner Gillespie, born September 9, 1950, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 at the Sussman House, while surrounded by her loving family. Her passing was preceded…

NORTHPORT — Shirley Mae Thompson Harvey, 85, of Northport, passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2024.

She was born in Camden but grew up in Belfast and graduated from Crosby…

ROCKLAND — Larry Newbert, born on February 2, 1949, to Merton Newbert and Louise Teague Newbert, peacefully passed away February 16, 2024, at the age of 75. Larry was honored to be a member of the…

NORTHPORT — Gari Patterson Oxton, 89, of Northport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 9, 2024, peacefully in Hospice at Waldo County General Hospital after a lengthy battle…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Laurel Louise Small, of Stockton Springs, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 at the age of 68. She shared 49 years of a loving marriage with her late husband, Robert “Bob”…

CUSHING — Herbert George Martin, 89, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, peacefully at home with his family by his side following a decline in health. Born October 27, 1934, Bert was the son of George…

AUBURN, Alabama — William “Bill” Small, 84, who will be remembered for his sense of humor, passed away peacefully early morning Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home in Auburn in the arms of his…

ROCKPORT — Michael J. Cmar, 63, of Rockport, passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center.

Mike was born in Duval County, Florida on January 9, 1961 and was the son of…

Phyllis Grotton, our Mom, Gram and Gigi left suddenly in the evening of March 7, 2024, after a brief illness and a life full of love. She was born August 16, 1938.

Phyllis spent her life…

WASHINGTON — A bright light has gone out in the universe. Susan G. ‘Lily’ Veillette, 76, died in her sleep in the early morning hours of March 5, 2024, at her home. We will miss her bright star.…

HOPE — Andrew Stephen Baker, born January 5, 1985, died February 24, 2024.

Andrew is survived by his parents, Glenn and Kathy Baker of Hope;  his siblings, Nikki Baker, Katlin Baker, and…

William (Bill, Liam) Phillips Child passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024, after living with cancer for 6 years. Bill was born in Mineola, New York, on August 4, 1952, to Ernest “Jim” Child…

ROCKLAND — Harvey L. Richardson, 70, of Rockland, Maine passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at the Sussman house in Rockport, Maine, as the result of a massive stroke. Harvey was born in…

BELFAST — Crystal Burlingham, 42, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1981, to Carl Monarca and…

CUSHING — Carol Winchenbaugh Saloio, 67, of Cushing, Maine passed away peacefully on March 07, 2024, at PenBay Medical Center with her loving husband by her side.

Born in Rockland on May 8…

JEFFERSON — Jennifer Lynn (Hall) Audet, age 52, of Jefferson, died suddenly, March 5, 2024, in Warren.

Born in Camden, Maine, Jenn was a daughter of Lowell D. Hall, and JoAnn Parks Weed.…

CAMDEN — Christopher William Fahy, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on March 6 after a long, debilitating illness.

He was born on November 15, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and…

BELFAST — Jarrod Michael James Greeley, 46, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024. Jarrod was born May 15, 1977, in Belfast, Maine. He was the son of Michael and Aprille Greeley,…

THOMASTON — Omar W. Brown, 68, passed away at home on the morning of March 5, 2024, with his wife by his side.

Born August 11, 1955, he was the son of Myron and Martha Taylor Brown.…

LAKELAND, Florida — Robert E. Hoppe, 91, died peacefully, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida.

Born in Kingfield, Maine, May 21, 1932, he…

ROCKPORT — Gunnar Leo Kangas, 84, of Rockport, Maine and formerly of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine on February 25, 2024, after a…

Eugene T. Pease Sr., “Tim” (76) passed peacefully in his home on February 26, 2024.

Tim was a beloved husband, father, “ampa”, “great ampa”, and friend. Tim would not only make you laugh…

SOUTH THOMASTON — Jeffery H. Dorr, Jr., 43, died peacefully in his sleep, Monday, March 4, 2024.

Born in Rockport, January 3, 1981 he was the son of Jeffery H. Dorr, Sr. and Victoria…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Wayne A. Smith, 80, of Stockton Springs, Maine, passed away on March 3, 2024, at his residence. Born August 20, 1943 in Bath, Maine to Dorothy and Otis Smith Sr.

Wayne…

NEWCASTLE — On February 24, 2024, Gerald (Jerry) Gabriele, 94, of Newcastle, Maine entered into The Everlasting Arms of his Lord and Savior with his loving wife of 70 years and his six children at…

BELFAST — James Henry York, Sr., 79, husband of Betty (Stone) York, died on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Windward Gardens in Camden. Born in Belfast on August 20, 1944, he was the son of Robert H. and…

JEFFERSON — On February 28, Heaven gained an angel. It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Katelynd Scofield. A loving mother, compassionate wife, wonderful daughter, and…

THOMASTON — Hortense ‘Hotty’ Micue Grafton, 82 passed peacefully at the Sussman House, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, following a long illness. Hotty was surrounded by family and friends in her…