Obituaries

Ethel Winslow Benner

WALDOBORO — Ethel Winslow Benner, 100, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side in Waldoboro on October 27, 2025.

Ethel was born August 3, 1925 in Nobleboro to Winfield…

Bill Benson

WALDOBORO — Arnold "Bill" William Benson, 81, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Bill was a man who truly lit up every room he…

Carolyn B. Richards Johnson

ROCKLAND — Carolyn B. Richards Johnson, 88, died peacefully with her beloved husband at her side on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Born October 8, 1937, in…

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Patricia F. Mank

Patty was born on May 16, 1945, in Augusta Maine, to the late Clinton A. Mank and Ann Mank Jones. Patty was also predeceased by her stepfather, Edward Jones.…

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TENANTS HARBOR — Ellen E. Bates, 89, of Tenants Harbor, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport, with family by her side.

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Robert Phillip Wareheim

WALDOBORO — Robert Phillip Wareheim, 70, passed away on October 17, 2025, at home with his cat on his lap, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long battle with type 1 diabetes.

Bob…

Peggy Ann Nelson

CUSHING — Peggy Nelson, 77, of Cushing, Maine, passed away on September 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born …

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BELFAST — William L. Kelly, 95 years of age, passed away on October 18, 2025.

He is survived by Sylvia, his wife of 67 years; his…

Deborah Ann Kunesh

UNION — It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Deborah Ann Kunesh. She was affectionately referred to by many as Momma K or Grammy K, the one and only…

Phyllis A. MacDonald

CAMDEN — Phyllis A. MacDonald, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Born the youngest of five children, Phyllis grew up in midcoast Maine where…

Paige Elizabeth Demmons

NORTH HAVEN — Paige Elizabeth Demmons earned her angel wings on Thursday, October 9, 2025, following a courageous five-year battle with neuroblastoma. Surrounded by the unwavering love of her…

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TENANTS HARBOR — Dennis M Leight, 78, of Tenants Harbor, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport with his wife by his side.

Born August 30, 1947…

Roger Alan Pinkham

LINCOLNVILLE — Roger Alan Pinkham, age 80, of Lincolnville, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Barron Center, in Portland, Maine.

Roger was a devoted father, brother…

Philip R. Bowen

MORRILL — Philip R. Bowen, a decorated federal law enforcement officer, dedicated public servant, and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully…

John H. Small

WARREN — It is with great sadness the we share that John H. Small has returned home. He passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Coves Edge. He was born November 18, 1933 to…

Margaret Elizabeth Gardner-Miller

CAMDEN — Margaret Elizabeth Gardner-Miller, 98, who was part of “The Greatest Generation”, marked by its resilience through wars, its patriotism and sacrifices, passed away peacefully with her…

Ronald R. Achorn, Sr.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida — Ronald R. Achorn, Sr., died Saturday, October 11, 2025, at a Hospice Facility here. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Ron was raised and attended school in Thomaston,…

Anna Mudryk Carney

THOMASTON — Anna Mudryk Carney left this world on October 7, 2025, just one week shy of her 99th birthday.

Anna was born in the Bronx, New York on October 14, 1926. She was the 9th child of…

Elwood “Woody” Waters

ROCKLAND — Elwood “Woody” Waters of Rockland died on October 1, 2025 at PenBay Medical Center as a result of a fall a few days earlier. He was 94 years old.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on…

Daniel Joseph Nodar

CAMDEN — Daniel Joseph Nodar, 29, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025,…

Janet Ann Shea

PORTLAND — Janet Ann Shea, 90, of Portland, formerly of Tenants Harbor and Newton, Massachusetts, passed away on October 12, 2025, in the three-decker home on Munjoy Hill belonging to her daughter…

George Cleaves

FRIENDSHIP — The Cleaves family is sad to relay the passing of their patriarch, George Cleaves, on Sept. 29, 2025.

George M. Cleaves Jr. was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on Sept. 2,…

Melissa Ann Hartman (Stover)

BELFAST — Melissa Ann Hartman (Stover), 46, of Belfast, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by her daughters…

Willis 'Will' R. Berry

WARREN — Willis 'Will' R. Berry, 95, of Warren passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Born March 7, 1930, in Warren, he was…

Denise R. Senay

CUSHING — Denise R. Senay, 62, died peacefully, with her loving family at her side, Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockport, October 26, 1962, she…

Helen M. Ludwig

THOMASTON — Helen M. Ludwig, 86, died October 10, 2025, at her home in Thomaston surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born April 7, 1939, in Camden to Fred Leland and Theresa Gray Leland.…

John "Vinnie" Bowlus

John V.G. Bowlus "Vinnie" was born June 19, 1945 in Salem, New Jersey to David E. Bowlus and Louise Marie Greene Bowlus.

Vinnie’s childhood was spent in Far Hills, New Jersey, which was at…

Wayne Edward Hilt

ST. GEORGE — Wayne Edward Hilt, 81, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House with his family by his side, Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-…

Michael James Atherton

BUCKSPORT and ORONO — Michael James Atherton, 34 of Bucksport and Orono, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2025.  

Michael…

Megan Nicole Kilbreth

WALDOBORO — Megan Nicole Kilbreth's life began on June 14, 1989, born to Sheldon (Ted) and Sherry Hodgdon. She is the younger sister to Troy Hodgdon and Sarah Winchenbach, the baby of her family…

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KNOX — Evelyn Waterman, 90, of Knox, died peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Gray Birch Long Term Care in Augusta. She spent her final weeks being pampered by…

Adelaide Albright

WALDOBORO — Adelaide Albright, 27, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born Gavin Stephens, March 12, 1998, to John and Becky Stephens, Addi was the baby of the family for a long time…

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BELFAST and PORTLAND — Manley Eaton Rogers, 98, peacefully passed from this life on August 9, 2025, in Portland.  

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Linda Lufkin Kaler

WARREN — Linda Lufkin Kaler, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, July 5, 1950, she was the…

Pauline S. Grover

ROCKLAND — Pauline S. Grover, 98, died peacefully, following many comforting visits with her family at her side, Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. Born in Portland on…

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CAMDEN — Friends, family and neighbors are invited to a Celebration of Life, Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3 - 6 p.m., at the Sea Dog Brewing Company in…

Mark Baron

ROCKLAND — With heavy hearts and warm memories, we announce the passing of Mark Baron, who left this world on September 2, 2025, just shy of his 66th birthday.

Born on September 19, 1959,…

Dorothy "Dottie" C. Grant

ROCKLAND — Dorothy "Dottie" C. Grant, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland on…

Ruth E. Low

ROCKLAND — Ruth E. Low, 99, passed away peacefully, September 18, 2025, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, November 26, 1925, she was the daughter of Almon and…

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Soule

UNION — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Ann Soule, who left this world on September 25, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on May 7, 1964, in Gloucester,…

Elmer Perkins

BELFAST — Elmer Perkins, 96, of Belfast, passed away on October 2, 2025 in Bangor. He was born on November 8, 1928 in Hull's Cove, Maine, the son of Raymond and Gladys (…

Joseph DiPrete-Digioia

Joseph DiPrete-Digioia

Born September 7, 1989

Sat down in the grass next to his race trail, October 4, 2003.

We miss Joe's laughter, thoughtful discussion, his joy and love…

Sally E. Edwards

ROCKLAND — Sally E. Edwards, 89, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. Born in Rockland on December 31, 1935, to Ralph and Anna (Thomas) Norwood, Sally…

Linda Dean

UNION — With a heavy heart, we share the news of Linda Dean’s passing on September 27, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born to Clifford and Eleanor (Sylvester) Achorn on August 29,…

Judy and John Sherman

Join friends and neighbors Sunday,…

James R. Stewart

James R. Stewart passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Jay was the beloved husband to his…

Robert D. Flanders

ROCKLAND — Robert D. Flanders, 85, died peacefully, with his daughter at his side, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Born in Rockland, August 28, 1940, he was…

Norman Stacey

JACKSON — Norman Stacey, age 70, of Jackson, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. 

Norman was…

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TOGUS — Bradley C. Putnam, 77, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Togus VA Hospital with his wife of 57 years and his children by his side.

Paul Herbert Chilles

VINALHAVEN — Paul Herbert Chilles, 90, of Vinalhaven died on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Vinalhaven Eldercare. Born in Vinalhaven on January 18, 1935, he was the…