Obituaries

James Warren Jones

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, James Warren Jones passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side.

Born in Brooksville, Jim lived a life full of love, laughter, service, and…

Keith Klein

Keith Klein, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 14, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, Keith lived a life defined…

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Matthew T. Tilton

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ROCKPORT — Glenn R. Johnson, 73, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Maine Medical Center. 

A complete obituary will be published…

 William “Bill” Scott Post

WALDOBORO — William “Bill” Scott Post, 55 of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 6, 2026. Bill passed away after a battle with ALS at the…

Avrum Weiss

VINALHAVEN — Avrum Weiss, age 72, of Vinalhaven, Maine, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 5, 2026.

Born in Manhattan, New York, August 29, 1953, Avrum grew up in…

Steven Robert Hutchings

Steven Robert Hutchings, a beloved educator, devoted family man, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75.…

Alice Marie Bowman

WASHINGTON — Alice Marie Bowman, 77, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden, where she received exceptional care, surrounded by the love of her family and the…

Adam Ralph Gordon Kennard

WALDOBORO — Adam Ralph Gordon Kennard, 52, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on July 3, 2026. Born August 3, 1973. Adam was the youngest child of…

Aileen Marcia Allen

WALDOBORO — Aileen Marcia Allen, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldoboro on July 4, 2026, with her loving husband by her side.

Born on February 17, 1948, in Chester, Vermont,…

Marshal D. Ames

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Marshal D. Ames, who left this world on June 18, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 12, 1968, in…

Cheryl Louise Dugan-Higley

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Louise Dugan-Higley, who died peacefully at her home in Appleton on June 26, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones.…

Robert M. Rosenberg, DDS

ROCKPORT — Bob Rosenberg was born in New York City on December 16, 1940. With his parents, and later his younger…

Virginia "Jinny" Roy Manning

HAPPY VILLAGE, Oregon — Virginia "Jinny" Roy Manning, passed away peacefully, 13 April 2026, surrounded by her three children in Happy Valley, Oregon where she had been living for the past three…

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BELFAST —  A Memorial Gathering for Susan H. Long, 70, of Belfast, who died on Feb, 23, 2026, will be held Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2 p.m…

Carl E. Jackson

SWANVILLE — Carl E. Jackson, 88, of Swanville, passed away at home from dementia on June 16, 2026  in Swanville, with his best friend Barry Feero by his side.…
Majorie L. Haskins Hill

ROCKPORT — I, Majorie L Haskins Hill, passed away on June 27, 2026. I was born on October 23, 1929, in Lubec, ME, to Edward M Haskins and Mary (Lawrence) Haskins.

I was predeceased by my…

Bryan E. Rolerson

Bryan E. Rolerson, 67, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Belfast on October 16, 1958, Bryan was…

Clairene Ann Mollison

KINGFIELD — Clairene Ann Mollison writes: 

If you are reading this in the newspaper, it…

Fred Nelson Clough, Jr.

AUGUSTA — Fred Nelson Clough, Jr., 79, known to most as ‘Sonnie’ passed in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

Born December 28, 1946, in…

Maitland D. Pine

ROCKLAND — Maitland D. Pine, 81, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2026, in the loving arms of his devoted wife and surrounded by his three beloved cats.

He was born October 23,…

Hester Anne Merrifield

JEFFERSON — Hester Anne Merrifield, 82, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. Born on November 25, 1943, in Jefferson, Maine, Hester was…

Kimberly Sue (Redding) Sawyer

ROCKLAND — Kimberly Sue (Redding) Sawyer, 58, passed away, Monday, June 22, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kim was born in Eastport, Maine on February 13, 1968.

Kim was…

Lloyd A. Tolman

ROCKPORT — Lloyd A. Tolman, age 87, passed away on May 22, 2026 in Mississippi. Born September 2, 1938, in Rockport, he was one of 13 children born to Donald E. and Esther Wattts Tolman.…

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It is with deep sadness that the McGrath family announces the passing of Stanton…
Estelle Beverage Libby

HOPE — Estelle Beverage Libby, age 103, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

She was born in Camden, Maine, October 9, 1922, a daughter to Leroy and Marjorie Mank Beverage. She grew up in Hope…

Harold L. Vanorse

ROCKPORT — The man, the myth, the legend, Harold L. Vanorse, passed away unexpectedly at home, with his wife at his side, on June 20, 2026.

Despite being just 73 years young, Harold lived a…

Edward Matzen ‘Ed’ Slawson

SOUTH THOMASTON — Edward Matzen ‘Ed’ Slawson, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2026 with his beloved wife and devoted cats at his side.

Born July 29, 1946 in Stamford…

Jane Small Holmstrom

WINSLOW — Jane A. (Small) Holmstrom, aka Grammy Jane, passed away peacefully in the early evening of June 19, 2026, at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn with her…
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SEARSPORTT — Donald Garrold, 94, died on April 18, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held July 18, from 1 - 3 p.m., at his…

Sarah Jean Miller

CAMDEN — Sarah Jean Miller passed away at her home in Camden on June 15, 2026 after being ill with cancer for several months. Sarah was born on October 9, 1949 in Marshfield, Missouri and was the…

Deborah Jo-Ann Winchenbach

WARREN — Deborah Jo-Ann Winchenbach, 77, of Warren, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick.

A graveside service will be held June 25, at 10 a.m., at Counce…

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HOPE — Teresa Lorraine “Terri” Thayer, 66, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home in Hope. Born in Camden, Maine, on May 8, 1960, she was the daughter of Francis and Lorraine Ott.

Dana Ernest Jackson

Dana Ernest Jackson, born on March 31, 1961, in Bangor, Maine, passed away after a battle with cancer at the Sussman House in Rockport on the morning of June 18, 2026…
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The Trask family Invites you
to a Memorial Gathering
For C. Brian Trask
To remember and celebrate his life.
It will be held on Mount Desert Island…
Wayne L. Woodbury

BELMONT — Wayne L. Woodbury, 76, of Belmont, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Portland. He was born in Camden, Maine on March 8, 1950, the son of Lloyd and…
Timothy Donald Payson

ROCKLAND — Timothy Donald Payson, 59, passed away on Chickawaukie Lake, Sunday, June 14, 2026, doing what he loved most – boating. He was born into a lobstering and boat building family February 4…

Ramona E. Ryckman

CUSHING — Ramona E. Ryckman, 89, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Born in Thomaston, on July 29, 1936, she was the daughter of Frank…

Ronald E. Murray

BELMONT — Ronald E. Murray, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Westgate Center in Bangor. Born April 1, 1941, in Brewer, he was the only child of Robert and Thelma Carpenter Murray. He…

Jean Winchenbach Winslow

ROCKPORT — Jean Winchenbach Winslow passed away January 13, 2026, four days before her 98th birthday, at Pen Bay Medical Center, after living in her own home.

She was born in Jamaica Plains…

Jacqueline Mary Freitas

FRIENDSHIP — Jacqueline Mary Freitas was born to Joseph Freitas and Helen Gichun Freitas on May 17, 1948, in Woburn, Massachusetts. She passed away on June 11, 2026, at Miles Hospital in…

Robert George Weser

WARREN — Robert George Weser, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born December 22, 1948 in New City, New York, he was the second of four boys.

When Bob was a child, the family…

David P. Jackson

ROCKPORT — David P. Jackson, 95, of Rockport, died on June 7, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

A complete obituary will be…

Lewis "Lou" Dyer

ROCKLAND — Lewis "Lou" Dyer, 79, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home in Rockland.

He was born in Rockland on March 17, 1947. Raised in Owls Head, Lou graduated from Rockland…

Linda Lufkin Kaler

There will be a Celebration of Life for Linda Lufkin Kaler, who passed away on October 6, 2025.
 
Family and friends are invited to join…
Lawrence “Bub” Way

Lawrence “Bub” Way, 95, a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Lawrence was born on April 20, 1931, in…

Carl B. Wood

ROCKPORT, Maine and JENSEN BEACH Beach, Florida — Carl B. Wood, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, friendship, and devotion to family. Born on September 15, 1936, in…

Stephen F. Alley

ROCKPORT — Stephen F. Alley, 95, formerly of Rockland and Rockport, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Stephen was born May 31, 1930.

A memorial service at St. Peters Episcopal Church will…

Helen E. (Joy) Mylen

AUBURN — A memorial service for Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, who passed away on February 20, 2026, will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110…

Barbara Ann Nash Gushee

OWLS HEAD — Barbara Ann Nash Gushee, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 24, 1933, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, she was…