Obituaries

• Alice Smith Kinney, obituary

  Sat, 08/17/2019 - 9:00am

  

  TOPSHAM —Alice Elizabeth Smith, 93, was born July 6, 1926 at Potato Point, Marshfield, Maine, eldest daughter of George Kenneth Smith Sr. and A. Genevieve O'Donnell Smith. She died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at home in Topsham. Alice attended Machias schools and graduated from Bangor Maine School of Commerce, now Husson University. She was Deputy Clerk of Courts for Washington County before her marriage to Bruce J. Kinney on October 1, 1948 in Machias. They lived in South Paris and Dixfield...

• Lawrence D. Merrifield, notice

  Sat, 08/17/2019 - 9:00am

  

  HOPE — Lawrence D. ‘Larry’ Merrifield, 60, husband of Tina L. Jacobs Merrifield, father of Robert ‘Rob’ Merrifield, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, Friday, August 16, 2019. No services are planned at this time. A full obituary will be published. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland. To share a memory or story with Larry’s family, visit their online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com .

• Maria H. Loehe, obituary

  Fri, 08/16/2019 - 9:30am

  

  CAMDEN — Maria H. Loehe, 91, died peacefully Thursday, July 25, at Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 16, 1927, she was the daughter of Charles L. and Therese (Puls) Horten. She married Richard Loehe. Over 20 years ago, Maria and her husband Richard moved from their home in Maryland, where they were born and raised, to Camden, to be near their daughter and son-in-law, Lin and Ray, and their beloved grandchildren, Ian and Haley Cushing. She was...

• Cheyenne E. Cesarini, obituary

  Thu, 08/15/2019 - 3:15pm

  

  WARREN — Cheyenne E. Cesarini, 27, became the most beautiful angel in the arms of Jesus, Thursday, August 8, 2019. Born March 2, 1992 in Dunedin, Florida, she was the daughter of Shannon L. Cesarini. From a young age, Cheyenne was a caregiver at heart. She spent countless, happy hours helping her mom raise her three younger siblings. She loved nothing more than carting her baby brother, Coleby, around on her hip when she was just 13 years old. Cheyenne attended school in Maine and graduated...

• Mary Andrews, obituary

  Wed, 08/14/2019 - 2:45pm

  

  CUSHING — Everybody called her mom – everybody. Mary was a school teacher most of her adult life, and when she taught at U-32 High School in East Montpelier, Vermont, everybody called her mom. Three of her children were students at this school, where they shared her willingly with her students. She was that kind of person, that kind of teacher, that kind of caring person — the one who teaches you so much more than what’s in the classroom. Mary Elizabeth Perrin was born in Greensboro, Vermont,...

• Joseph E. Soares, service

  Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:15pm

  FAIRHAVEN, MA — A graveside service for Joseph E. Soares, 78, who passed away March 1, 2019 in Massachusetts will be held, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 ,at 1 p.m., at Ocean View Cemetery, South Thomaston. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

• Alice A. Nash Hurd, obituary

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:15pm

  

  OWLS HEAD — Alice Ann Nash Hurd, 85, died peacefully in her home, on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the conclusion of a long struggle with illness. Alice was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 5, 1934. She was the final of five children of Mary Keating Nash and Granville W. Nash. Alice is predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Katherine (Kitty) Nash McKnight Pawloski and her husbands Jack McKnight and Frank Pawloski, Therese Nash Herrington and Dr. Joseph Herrington, and Sr. Mary Louise Nash...

• Irmgard A. Duffell, notice

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:00pm

  LINCOLNVILLE — Irmgard A. Duffell, 91, of Lincolnville, died on July 8, 2019 at Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation. A complete obituary will be published later and a graveside service will be announced. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com . Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.

• John F. ‘Jack’ Moran, service

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:00pm

  

  UNION — John F. ‘Jack’ Moran died peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief illness, August 12, 2019. He died where he was born, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was 87 years young and sharp as a tack. Friends and relatives are invited to visit Friday, August 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saturday, August 17, 12 p.m. Noon,at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7 Union...

• Maria H. Loehe, notice

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:00pm

  

  CAMDEN — Maria H. Loehe, 91, of Quarry Hill, died on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Sussman Hospice House, in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later and a graveside service will be announced. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com . Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.

• Deborah L. Farley, obituary

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 2:30pm

  

  UNION — Deborah L. ‘Debbie’ Farley, 64, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Pen Bay Medical Center, in Rockport. Born in Rockland, August 21, 1954, she was the daughter of Carleton and Thelma Kimball Taylor. Growing up in Union, she attended school there and was a 1972 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. Debbie has resided in Union most of her adult life. While raising her son there, she met George Farley and the two were married on October 10, 1987. Shortly after, George adopted...

• Syria L. Martin, obituary

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 1:30pm

  

  PITTSTON — Syria L. Martin, 41, of Pittston, gained her wings on August 6, 2019, in Portland. She was born in Poway, California on May 29,1978. The daughter of Vicki Owens and Gary Martin, granddaughter of Robert and Nancy Lahaye of San Marcos, California. She attended Mt.View High school in Thorndike. She later went on to pursue her education and career in cosmetology by attending Empire Beauty School in Waterville. Syria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she loved to laugh...

• Dorothy Elaine Chandler, obituary

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 1:30pm

  

  WARREN — D. Elaine Chandler, 75, of Warren, passed away from complications related to Parkinson’s disease on August 11, 2019 at the Sussman House with her family by her side. She was born on May 6, 1944 in Quincy, Massachusetts, to G. Vernon Jordan and Dorothy (Clark) Jordan. Elaine attended Warren Grade School, Warren High School, the Eastern Nazarene College, Millerville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the Bangor Theological Seminary in 2009. She was employed by the Mennonite Board...

• Wayne R. Harwood, service

  Fri, 08/09/2019 - 1:00pm

  

  PORTLAND — A memorial service for Wayne Richard Harwood, 25, formerly of Lincolnville, who died on July 12, 2019 in Portland, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 17, at the United Christian Church in, Lincolnville. Condolences may be shared with Wayne’s family at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com .

• Gwendolyn M. Ranquist, obituary

  Fri, 08/09/2019 - 9:15am

  

  THOMASTON — Gwendolyn M. Ranquist, died August 3, 2019, at the age of 96, at the Sussman House in Rockport, surrounded by her family. Gwen was born January 10, 1923, in Rockland, Maine. One of eleven children, she was the second child and first daughter of Charles and Myrtle Robinson. She attended schools in Rockland. In 1952, Gwen married the love of her love, Charles Ranquist. Together they raised seven children. She loved to garden and cook, preserving food and making jams and pickles were a...

• Alice A. Hurd, service

  Fri, 08/09/2019 - 9:00am

  OWLS HEAD — Alice Ann Hurd, 85, beloved wife of Karl T. Hurd, died at her home in the loving care of her family, Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Friends and relatives are invited to visit Thursday, August 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 16, at 1 p.m., at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 150 Broadway, Rockland. Father Ndifon Fornkwa Hyacinth will officiate. In lieu of flowers,...

• Harold ‘Wig’ L. Wiggin, obituary

  Thu, 08/08/2019 - 5:30pm

  

  THOMASTON — Harold (Wig) LeRoy Wiggin, 92, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House with his loving family by his side on August 4, 2019. Wig was born in South Thomaston on April 24, 1927 to LeRoy Wiggin and Nellie (Steiof) Wiggin. He was the second of six children. He attended schools in South Thomaston and Rockland. Wig left Rockland High School in his senior year and enlisted in the United States Navy as a Combat Air Crewman. He joined the American Legion at Post #1 in Rockland two days...

• Jeannette L. Mank, obituary

  Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:30pm

  

  WARREN — Jeannette L. Mank, 92, of Warren, passed away on August 8, 2019 at the Owls Head Homestead. She was born January 11, 1927 in Warren, Maine, to Arthur L. Perry and Ruth (Watts) Perry. Jeannette grew up in Warren on the Western Road, attended local schools and graduated from Warren High School in the Class of 1946. She worked many jobs which included working on the family chicken farm, the Woolen Mill, Warren Telephone Company as an operator, at Van Baalens in Rockland, drove a gravel...

• David C. Hastings, obituary

  Thu, 08/08/2019 - 10:30am

  

  TENANTS HARBOR – David C. Hastings, 81, died at his home July 24, 2019, following a brief period of declining health. Born in Patterson, New Jersey, February 5, 1938, he was the son of Donald and Bessie (Elizabeth) Muzzy Hastings. He attended schools in New Jersey and New York and was a 1957 graduate of Suffern High School. In 1959, he graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. After being drafted into the military, David served in a medical research laboratory in Fort...

• Eleanor L. Curtis Nash, obituary

  Wed, 08/07/2019 - 12:45pm

  

  SOUTH THOMASTON – Eleanor Louise Curtis Nash, 91, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 following a brief illness. Born May 23, 1928 in Ash Point, Owls Head, she was the daughter of Elmer D. and Kate Heard Curtis. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Lawry Nash; her granddaughter, Aine Elizabeth Taylor Knight; her sisters, Marian Curtis Marston and Gwen Curtis Marston; as well as her son-in-law, John R. Taylor, III. Eleanor is survived by her daughters, Kelly Nash Taylor, Mary...

• Gwendolyn Ranquist, service

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 5:45pm

  

  Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ranquist, 96, passed away on August 3, 2019 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine with her loving family by her side. A memorial service will be held for Gwen on Friday, August 9, at 10 a.m., at the Thomaston Baptist Church, 112 Main Street, Thomaston, Maine. Rev. Wayne Sawyer will officiate. A full obituary will be posted soon. Hall's of Thomaston has care of the arrangements.

• Edward F. Mosher II, service

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:00pm

  

  NORWELL, MASS — A graveside service for Edward Francis Mosher II, who died peacefully October 16, 2018, will be held Wednesday, August 14, at 11 a.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Rockland. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to The Estelle Mosher Fund at the James Library, 24 West St., Norwell, MA 02061. Local arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

• Leslie J. Peters, obituary

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:45am

  

  MORRILL — Leslie Jesse Peters was born on May 14, 1943 in Mombasa, Kenya to Sylvia Myrtle Battye and Ernest Albert Peters. He grew up in a large family with many brothers and sisters. He often played cowboys and Indians and dreamt of someday going to America. Les developed a love for music at an early age and was in several rock and roll bands in Kenya. One of his proudest accomplishments was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. As a young man he left Africa and moved to Rome,...

• Lance K. McLain, obituary

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:30am

  

  OWLS HEAD — Lance Kendall McLain, 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Owls Head on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Born in Aberdeen, Maryland at Kirk Army Hospital on January 3, 1967 to Kendall and Brenda Fogarty McLain, he would be educated in local schools after his family returned to Maine following his father’s military service. From a young age Lance became an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to collect guns, go four wheeling and enjoyed his archery set as well. His love for hunting...

• Jerry H. Gordley, obituary

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:30am

  

  BELFAST — Jerry Hughes Gordley passed away peacefully on July 27, 2019. Jerry was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on May 13, 1930 to Frances (Hughes) and Harvey Gordley. The Gordley family moved to Brookville, Ohio where Jerry spent most of his childhood. Jerry attended Brookville High School and married his high school sweetheart Jeanne (Bader) Gordley. They proudly raised three children, Tim, Scott and Beth. Jerry attended the University of Dayton and worked as a mechanical engineer at General...

• Joanne E. Jones, obituary

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:00pm

  

  ROCKPORT — Joanne Elizabeth Jones passed away early July 30, 2019 at her home after a long illness. She was born at home in Rockville on February 4, 1938, the daughter of Madeline and Neelo Lofman. Joanne was educated in the local schools and graduated from the old Rockport High School, where she played first string basketball each year. She was elected the Seaside Wonderland Carnival Queen in her senior year. Joanne married her beloved husband, Roger, on November 17, 1956. They shared 62 years...

• Constance Ross Painter, obituary

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:00pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Constance Ross Painter, 94, passed away July 4, 2019 at Bartlett Woods with family at her side. She was born November 26, 1924, in Rockland, to Frank Edward and Evelyn (Learned) Ross. Connie lived her entire life in Maine. She loved the outdoors, gardening, crafting, sewing, painting, history, reading and writing. She was a talented poet, author and artist. She loved to write short stories about and for her children and grandchildren. She was passionate about her family. She and her...

• Richard W. Ilvonen, obituary

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:45am

  

  OWLS HEAD — Richard W. Ilvonen, 92, died peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the Sussman House in Rockport. Richard, known to all as Dick, was a faithful son, husband, father, and friend. Born in Owls Head, October 2, 1926, he was the son of Uno J. and Hilma Hill Ilvonen. Dick attended elementary school in Owls Head Schools. He attended Lee Academy for one year before graduating from Rockland High School. While still attending high school, Dick drove a bus...

• Judith A. Carty, obituary

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:45am

  

  PORT CLYDE — Judith A. ‘Judy’ Carty, 77, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, August 1, 2019 at her home. Born in Medford, MA, May 17, 1942, she was the daughter of William Donald, Sr. and Alice Blundell Page. Growing up in Medford, she attended high school there. Judy began her working career at Steins Bakery. She had a love of baking and always had a sweet tooth. While working here she met the love of her life, Richard Carty. The two were married on December 3, 1960 at...

• Nancy K. Strong, obituary

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:30am

  

  ROCKPORT — Nancy Kay Strong, 79, of Rockport, passed away from this earthly life entering the presence of her loving Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Dick, who was her life partner and best friend for 58 years. Also, by her side was her loving family. Nancy was born on January 6, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey to the Rev. Richard and Emily Gray. She graduated from Girl’s High in Philadelphia, and also earned...

• Arlene D. McLain, obituary

  Thu, 08/01/2019 - 4:45pm

  ROCKLAND — Arlene D. McLain, 93, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Cushing Homestead. Born in Rockland, March 29, 1926, a daughter of Leon and Marion Huntley Fickett. Educated in local schools, Arlene was Salutatorian of her Rockland High School graduating class. In May of 1950, she married Newell M. McLain. Arlene was a fabulous cook and homemaker. She was happiest when looking after and taking care of her husband. At the time of his death in 2013, they had enjoyed 63 years of...

• Michael M. Ross, obituary

  Thu, 08/01/2019 - 4:45pm

  OWLS HEAD — Michael McConley Ross died at his home, June 23, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Paris, France, in 1932, he was the son of John and Catherine (Fotheringham) Ross. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Peter; and beloved wife, Barbara (Collishaw); Mike is survived by his brothers, Joe and Charlie; his children, Stephen, Susan, Claudia, and Charlie; his grandchildren, Emily, Ted, Charlie, Marlie, and Kaitlynn; and, his latest joy, great-granddaughter Imogen. Mike was always...

• Robert C. Gendron, service

  Thu, 08/01/2019 - 9:15am

  SEARSPORT — Robert Charles Gendron, 59, of Searsport passed away on July 10, 2019. A memorial mass will be held for him Friday, August 2, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi, 81 Court St. Belfast, ME. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home Belfast, ME.

• Leslie J. Peters, notice

  Thu, 08/01/2019 - 9:15am

  MORRILL — Leslie J. Peters, 76, of Morrill, passed away July 29, 2019 in Bangor. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast.

• Charles G. Allen, service

  Tue, 07/30/2019 - 11:30am

  ROCKLAND — A memorial service for Charles “Charlie" G. Allen, 69, who died March 30, 2019, will be held Sunday, August 4, at 2 p.m., at the Rockport Opera House. A reception will be held following the service in the meeting room at the opera house.

• Jason W. M. Moody, Service

  Tue, 07/30/2019 - 7:00am

  

  Jason William Martin Moody, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born August 30, 1978 in Rockport, Maine, the son of Brenda S. Kurr. Relatives and close friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service for Jason on August 10, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Appleton, Maine.

• Beverly E. Pease, obituary

  Mon, 07/29/2019 - 4:15pm

  

  CUSHING — Beverly E. Pease, 69, died peacefully, following an extended illness, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. Born in Rockland, November 11, 1949, she was the daughter of Howard and Beverly Parsons Thomas. Educated in Thomaston she was a graduate of Georges Valley High School. Following high school, Beverly graduated from Mid-Coast Cosmetology School in Thomaston. Beverly married the love of her life, Shannon Pease, in 1969 at the Thomaston Baptist Church...

• Martha McIntosh, obituary

  Mon, 07/29/2019 - 4:00pm

  

  LINCOLNVILLE — Martha Evangeline Wilson McIntosh, 78, died on July 23, 2019, due to respiratory complications, at Pen Bay Medical Center with her husband and daughter at her side. She was born in Camden, Maine, on June 21, 1941, and grew up on Chestnut Street and then Wilson Avenue in a house built by her father, for whom the street was named. She graduated from Camden High School in 1959, and then attended Mt. Ida Junior College in Newton Center, graduating in 1961 with a degree in retailing...

• Marjorie Herrick Blackman Bickmore, obituary

  Mon, 07/29/2019 - 3:45pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Marjorie Herrick Blackman Bickmore, 96, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Quarry Hill in Camden following an extended period of declining health. Born in Mars Hill, February 17, 1923, she was the daughter of Frank H. and Verna M. Landers Herrick. After moving to Camden with her family at a young age, she attended Camden schools and was a graduate of Camden High School, class of 1941. On September 24, 1941, she married Fred Blackman in...

• Eleanor M. (Amsden) Bennett, obituary

  Mon, 07/29/2019 - 3:45pm

  

  MORRILL — Eleanor M. (Amsden) Bennett, 97 of Morrill, passed away July 25, 2019 in Belfast. Eleanor was born April 5, 1922 in Jackson, Maine where she grew up. Eleanor attended Morse Memorial School and graduated in 1940. In her younger years, she worked for her room and board. She went on to work at the canning factory in Brooks and the shoe factory in Belfast. She also worked cleaning houses for many years. Eleanor raised the last of her three children by herself making many sacrifices to...

• John A. Maddocks, obituary

  Mon, 07/29/2019 - 3:45pm

  

  STOCKTON SPRINGS — John A. Maddocks,79, passed away July 22, 2019 at Northern Light-EMMC in Bangor, ME. He was born on January 02, 1940 in Monroe, ME. He was the son of Norman and Geneva (Small) Maddocks. John was a graduate of Crosby High School, class of 1958. He served his country as a part of the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. Most of his service was spent in Germany during the Berlin Crisis, where he met two lifelong friends, Peter Dekramer and Michael Ricketts. He married the love of his life...

• Stanley M. Butler, obituary

  Fri, 07/26/2019 - 4:15pm

  

  BELFAST — Stanley Moody Butler passed peacefully July 21, 2019, at Harbor Hill Center in Belfast. He was born August 3, 1927, in Northport, Maine, son of Charles and Marion (Hodgdon) Butler. He left high school early in order to enter the Navy during World War II. After the war, he sailed as a merchant marine. He then spent time working in Connecticut, where he discovered his talent for skeet shooting and baseball. After some time in Old Town, Maine, he eventually returned to Belfast, where...

• Winona E. Robinson Gay, obituary

  Fri, 07/26/2019 - 2:45pm

  

  BELFAST — Winona Elizabeth Robinson Gay, 98, died peacefully, April 4, 2019 at Harbor Hill Nursing Home in Belfast. She was born September 17, 1920 at Dr. Silsby’s private Maternity Hospital in Rockland the only child of Bryan and Phyllis Robinson. Winona graduated as Valedictorian of her 1938 class at Warren Academy. She attended the University of Maine at Orono. Winona married Walter Mayo Gay in July of 1939. The young couple lived in Norridgewock where Walter was principal of the high school...

• Martha Wilson McIntosh, service

  Tue, 07/23/2019 - 9:15pm

  

  LINCOLNVILLE — Martha Wilson McIntosh, 78, wife of Charles “Todd” McIntosh and mother of Jennifer McIntosh, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Pen Bay Medical Center. There will be a memorial service followed by a reception, Friday, August 2, at 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church UCC, 55 Elm Street, Camden. A complete obituary will be published later. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com . Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain...

• Virginia Sturrup Fenn, obituary

  Tue, 07/23/2019 - 9:00pm

  

  Almost 100 years ago, Ginny was born in Long Island, NY to Fred E. Warmers and Tessie (Boehm) Warmers. The youngest of three children, she attended Catholic schools from the age of five to her graduation from Marymount College. The Catholic influence was so strong that she aspired to be a nun. Fortunately for her future sons, she changed her mind. Her parents encouraged the three children to play a musical instrument at a very early age. Ginny chose the violin. She vividly remembered practicing...

• John A. Maddocks, service

  Tue, 07/23/2019 - 8:45pm

  STOCKTON SPRINGS — John A. Maddocks, 79 of Stockton Springs, died on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Bangor. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 3, at 11 a.m., at Stockton Springs Community Church. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast, ME.

• Julie A. Raye, obituary

  Mon, 07/22/2019 - 7:00pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Julie A. Raye, 64, entered into eternal peace, Friday, July 19, 2019, surrounded by her family, at the Sussman House, in Rockport, after a period of declining health. Born in Waterville, in October of 1954, she was the daughter of Carl H. and Frances J. Johnson Kalloch. Julie attended elementary school in Vassalboro, before moving to Rockland and later to Owls Head Village. She graduated from Rockland District High School in 1972. During her high school years, she was involved in...

• Willis “Bill” D. Hodson, service

  Mon, 07/22/2019 - 6:45pm

  

  CAMDEN — A graveside service for Willis “Bill” D. Hodson, 92, who died on Feb. 3, 2019, will be held Friday, July 26, at 2 p.m., at the Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Susan Stonestreet will officiate. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com . Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.

• Maria L. Bartlett, obituary

  Mon, 07/22/2019 - 6:45pm

  

  ROCKLAND – Maria L. Bartlett, 84, long-time communicant and Daughter of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and faithful participant at the soup kitchen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. Born January 10, 1935 on Taboga Island, Republic of Panama, she was one of six children born to Jaime Mendives-Esquivel and Tomasa Carrera Hernandez. Maria was educated in Panamanian schools. While living in Panama, Maria met...

• Jan Jones, obituary

  Mon, 07/22/2019 - 6:30pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Jan Jones, 66, of Rockland and South Thomaston, died peacefully at Sussman House on Friday, July 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, six months after the onset of esophageal cancer. She lived her life right up to the very end in her typical and wonderful “I can do it myself” manner, always fiercely independent. That very independence made her always available to do for others morning, noon, and night. She lived and worked for many years in the tight-knit community of the East...

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