Obituaries

Albert Martin Severson

WALDOBORO — Albert Martin Severson, 92, of Waldoboro, passed away August 4, 2025. Albert was born June 14, 1933, in Waldoboro to Andrew Martin Severson and Gertrude Haskell Severson. He grew up in…

Floyd A. Montgomery, Jr.

ROCKLAND — It is with profound sadness that the family of Floyd A. Montgomery Jr., affectionately known as "Bud," shares the news of his passing on July 29, 2025. He was our beloved husband,…

Janet Winstanley Ray

“Sing me a song of a lass who is gone…”

LINCOLNVILLE — Janet Winstanley Ray, born February 26, 1954, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, passed away this past October. Daughter of the late John and…

Morton F. Tarbox, Jr.

SPRUCE HEAD — Morton F. Tarbox, Jr., of Spruce Head, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the home of his son and daughter-in-law at the age of 90 on August 5, 2025.

Morton…

Bradford R. Gregory

ROCKPORT — Bradford R. Gregory, 82, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the Sussman House surrounded by his daughter and granddaughters.

Born on May 27, 1943, in Rockland, Bradford…

Robert Ernest Oakes, Sr.

VINALHAVEN — Robert Ernest Oakes, Sr., 80, husband of Catherine (Ames) Oakes, died on July 23, 2025 surrounded by close friends and…

Shawn J. White

BELFAST — Shawn J. White, 47, of Belfast, passed away August 4…

Gary D. Spaulding

ROCKLAND — Gary D. Spaulding, 71, of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Born on February 20, 1954, at Knox Hospital, Gary was the son of Philip E…

ROCKLAND — Joan M. Winchenbach, 95, died February 9, her 95th birthday. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 150 Broadway, Rockland…

Alfred E. Luce

HOPE — Alfred E. Luce, 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 28, 2025 after a period of declining health.

Born July 26, 1928, in Union to Leroy and Geneva Mears Luce…

Donna Lee Ranquist

THOMASTON — Donna Lee Ranquist, 76, of Thomaston, passed away on July 31, 2025, at Penbay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born on February 25, 1949, in Rockland, Maine, Donna was the daughter…

Derek Michael Randall

ROCKLAND — Derek Michael Randall, aged 42, of Rockland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2025. Born on July 15, 1983, Derek dedicated his final years to working at Hannaford, where he…

Mary B. Gammon

On the morning of July 31, 2025, after a brief illness, Mary B. Gammon peacefully left this life to live in eternal peace with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mary was born March 13,…

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APPLETON — A graveside committal service for Glenn F. Mitchell, 70, who died February 5, 2025, will be held August 11, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, Overlock Hill Road, in Union, Maine.…

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Sharon L. (Goding) Romanow, 77, of Belfast, passed away July 30, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She could no longer breathe on her own and her heart was…

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David B. Parkhurst Jr.

Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his father - was born in Belfast, Maine to Caroline Colwell and David B. Parkhurst Sr. on a chilly day in January 1953. By the time…

The memorial service for Dave Parkhurst is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at…

Richard C. Banks, Jr.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother, Richard C. Banks, Jr. He died peacefully at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by family and…

Richard Donald Perry

Richard Donald Perry died unexpectedly on July 16, 2025 in Owls Head, Maine. Richard loved to cook and entertain, which made his early career of bartending a natural fit. Later on, he transitioned…

Harlean E. Jordan

AUGUSTA — Harlean E. Jordan, age 89, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home following a short illness. She was born in Washington, Maine on…

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Kathy Lee Carmichael went home to her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters, Holly and Charity, after a short illness. Kathy was born on…

Bradley Alton Miller

WALDOBORO — Bradley Alton Miller, 74, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport with his family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1950, in…

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WALDOBORO — Laurel Lee Taylor, 77, of Waldoboro, died July 25, 2025 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Laurel was born July 1, 1948 in Castine to Perley “Perle” Spofford…

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ROCKLAND — Suzanne Lewis Bowden, 68, of Rockland, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Rockland. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 30, 1957, she was the daughter of Emery and…

Cynthia V. Merrifield

HOPE — Cynthia V. Merrifield, 68, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side, Monday, July 21, 2025 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, following a second courageous battle…

Anna Silverman

WARREN — Anna Silverman, 64, passed away peacefully, following a courageously fought battle with cancer. A fighter to the very end, Anna's bright spirit kept her going even on the hardest days.…

Janice Shute

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Janice Shute, of Stockton Springs, passed away July 24, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1936, in Belfast, Maine, the daughter of Erlon…

Arnold Richard Fish

ROCKLAND — Arnold Richard Fish, 83, passed away peacefully at home on July…

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ROCKPORT — Peter Schein, 91, husband of Christel Schein, died on July 23, 2025 at his home in Rockport. 

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Lawrence G. Batz

Lawrence G. Batz, 89, received his wings on July 2, 2025, with his loving wife, Joyce Batz, and daughter, Laurie Batz by his side.

He will be missed…

John H. Wood

ROCKLAND — John H. Wood, 82, beloved husband of K. Kelly Walker, died peacefully at his home with his twin brother and spouse at his side following a period of declining health.

Born…

Deborah A. Paradis

BELFAST — Deborah A. Paradis, of Belfast, 80 years old, went to be with our Lord on July 22, 2025.  She was born on May 23, 1945, in Belfast, Maine, to Clarence H.…

Forrest W. Warren

BELFAST — Forrest W. Warren, aged 82, passed away at his home on July 1, 2025.

Born in Belfast, Maine on March 6, 1943, to Marion Tozier Warren (King) and Leo Warren, he spent much of his…

Leland Joseph McKinney

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Leland Joseph McKinney, age 18, on July 19, 2025, due to a tragic car accident.…

Leslie Alison Reyer

Leslie Alison Reyer passed July 16, 2025 after a valiant battle with metastatic breast cancer, hastened by liver and bone fibrosis. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Friend,…

Allen P. Membry

ROCKPORT — Allen P. Membry, 83, of Rockport, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Allen lived a full life rooted in curiosity, dedication, and a deep…

Charlie Zeiner

DAMARISCOTTA — Charlie Zeiner died June 28 at Riverside Memory Care in Damariscotta of natural causes. He was 99. It can be difficult to compress a century of life into a short story but, at the…

Neil C. Harris

WALDOBORO — Neil C. Harris, 71, of Waldoboro, passed away at his home on July 13, 2025. Born and raised in Waldoboro to parents Fred and Evelyn (Benner) Harris, Neil was a true local. He graduated…

Sharon L. (Gamage) Preston

ROCKLAND — A family directed graveside service for Sharon L. (Gamage) Preston, 77, who passed away on March 19, 2025, will be held Friday, July 25, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Old County…

Thomas Ross Painter

BRENHAM, Texas — Thomas Ross “Tom” Painter, age 77, of Brenham, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Tom was born on July 23, 1947, in Rockland, Maine, to the late Lloyd…

Michael ‘Tony’ Balser

FRIENDSHIP — A memorial service for Michael ‘Tony’ Balser, 68, who fell asleep in the loving arms of Jesus on April 30, 2025, will be held  Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., at the…

Robert A. Collins, Jr.

UNION — Robert A. Collins, Jr., 68, passed away unexpectedly in Appleton, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Born in Rockland, July 23, 1956, he was the son of Robert, Sr. and Ramona Johnson Collins…

Linda Jean (Munsey) Achorn

WALDOBORO — Linda Jean (Munsey) Achorn, 70 of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully with her two daughters and partner by her side at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta on July 14, 2025 after a…

Janice M. Moody Bradeen

ROCKLAND — Janice M. Moody Bradeen, 88, of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on December 18, 1936, in Thomaston, Maine, she was the…

Marie A. (Banks) Weymouth

BELFAST — Marie A. (Banks) Weymouth, 102, of Belfast, passed away July 17, 2025 at Deborah Lincoln House in Belfast. She was born June 21, 1923 in Liberty, Maine…

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BELFAST — Alan G. Clark, 57, of Belfast, Maine, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial gathering will be held on…

Douglas A. Fournier

NORTHPORT — Capt. Douglas A. Fournier, of Northport, Maine, died July 2 at his home after a short battle with brain cancer; he was 43. Doug was born in Rockport, Maine to the late Capt. Arthur J.…

Terrance “Terry” Benner

A celebration of life for Terrance “Terry” Benner, who passed on April 20, 2025, will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 1 to 8 p.m., …

Loretta Emily O’Neil Simmons

ROCKLAND — Loretta Emily O’Neil Simmons, 89, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Cushing. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, March 26, 1936, she was the daughter of…

Stephen E. Knight

WILMINGTON, North Carolina — Stephen E. Knight, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2025 from an intracerebral hemorrhage.

Born in Rockland, Maine, on…