Obituaries

• Betty Jane (Brown) Giles, obituary

  Wed, 07/08/2020 - 8:45pm

  

  Betty Jane (Brown) Giles, a former Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts, realtor, died at her home in South Hadley, Mass., on Thursday, July 2. She was 95. Born in West Springfield, Mass., in 1925, Betty Jane’s parents were Raymond T. Brown and Georgia L. (Rutherford) Brown. Known as “BJ” to family and friends, she was educated at Northfield School for girls and Mount Holyoke College. BJ grew up in a farming family. Her childhood included much time spent on the nearby farm owned by her grandparents,...

• Kevin P. Waters, service

  Tue, 07/07/2020 - 6:45pm

  

  SOUTH THOMASTON — Kevin P. Waters, 62, heart and soul of Penobscot Island Air, died unexpectedly, with his loving wife, Terry, at his side, Sunday, July 5, 2020. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at his beloved Knox County Regional Airport, Down East Air Hanger, Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 11 a.m.; all are welcome. He will be laid to rest privately in the Owls Head Cemetery, overlooking the end of the runway. A full obituary will be published. To share memory of Kevin with his family,...

• Matthew J. Walker, obituary

  Tue, 07/07/2020 - 6:45pm

  

  APPLETON — Matthew John Walker, 61, ended his battle with cancer on Thursday, July 3, 2020. He was born June 8, 1959, in Islip, Long Island, New York, the son of James and Judith (Reynolds) Walker. He will be remembered for his bravery in facing the disease that finally claimed his life. His friends and family considered him to be a kind and loving man who would go out of his way to help anyone in need. His marriage of 34 years and the excellent relationship he had with his only son were at the...

• Patricia C. Quimby, obituary

  Tue, 07/07/2020 - 9:30am

  

  WARREN — Patricia Claire Quimby, 86, of Warren, died on June 30, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Islesboro on April 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Fred Otis and Clara Viola (Small) Dodge. She attended schools in Islesboro and Lincolnville. On July 23, 1955, Patricia married Charles S. Quimby. Her employment included the Beach Inn in Lincolnville Beach during the summer months and also the Islesboro Inn. Pat also enjoyed doing caregiving to the older residents of the island. In...

• Cora J. Webster, service and obituary

  Tue, 07/07/2020 - 9:15am

  

  A graveside service for Cora McDonald Webster, 76, who died on June 1, 2020, will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Brown’s Head Cemetery, Vinalhaven. VINALHAVEN — Cora Jean (MacDonald) Webster, 76, passed away June 1, 2020 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Born May 25, 1944 and raised at Vinalhaven, Maine, she was the daughter of Herbert and Charlotte York MacDonald. Cora married her husband, Curtis Webster, on Vinalhaven, where she also raised...

• Richard J. Vaillancort, service

  Tue, 07/07/2020 - 9:15am

  

  LINCOLNVILLE — Richard J. Vaillancort, 73, husband of Connie Drinkwater Vaillancort, of Lincolnville, died on Sunday, July 5, 2020. A complete obituary will be published later. A funeral mass will be held Monday, July 13, 2020, at 1 p.m, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 81 Court Street, Belfast. Burial will follow the service in the Maplewood Cemetery in Lincolnville. If desired, memorial gifts may be made in Rick’s memory to Meals On Wheels, c/o MCH Inc., 46 Summer Street, Rockland,...

• Leatrice C. Gamage, service and obituary

  Mon, 07/06/2020 - 10:15am

  

  Family and friends of Leatrice Gamage, who passed away on December 9, 2019, are invited to visit Friday, July 17, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland; attendance will be limited to 50 guests at a time. A Celebration of Leatrice’s life will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church, One Waldo Avenue, Rockland; all are welcome. Interment at Achorn Cemetery...

• George E. Walker, obituary

  Mon, 07/06/2020 - 10:15am

  

  ROCKLAND — George E. Walker, 96, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, July 2, 2020 at his home. Born in Belfast, June 25, 1924 he was the son of George and Mable Harvey Walker. Enlisting in the U.S. Army, George served overseas in Africa, Europe and Italy during World War II. As part of an Amphibious Unit, he drove a Duck Boat before being honorably discharged. Returning to his beloved hometown of Rockland, George returned to the workforce where he was employed for many...

• Anthony G. Hill, obituary

  Mon, 07/06/2020 - 10:00am

  

  WARREN — Anthony G. Hill, 66, went home to his Lord suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born in Rockland, on October 21, 1953 with his twin brother, Timothy, he was the son of Niilo and Elizabeth Oxton Hill. One of eight boys, Anthony was raised on the farm on the Niilo Hill Road in Warren and was a graduate of Medomak Valley High School. In 1979, Anthony married the love of his life, Judith Williams. At that time, Anthony became an immediate father to four young children...

• Bill Coyne, obituary

  Wed, 07/01/2020 - 9:30am

  

  ROCKPORT — Bill Coyne: husband, father, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, landscape architect, sculptor, builder/craftsman and researcher extraordinaire died on Saturday, June 27 from Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disease. He was 70 years old. Born in Batavia, New York, Bill became a Mainer at age 8 after his father died and his mother moved the family back to their native Auburn. He was an avid Nordic skier in high school and later played...

• Frederick P. Rector Jr., obituary

  Tue, 06/30/2020 - 11:00am

  

  THOMASTON — Frederick Post Rector Jr., 98, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Sunday, June 28, 2020, with his beloved wife Marian by his side, after a brief period of declining health. Born March 23, 1922, in Boston, Massachusetts to Frederick Post and Kathryn (Roth) Rector. He graduated from Needham High School in 1940, joined the U.S. Navy, and served in World War II until 1945. He was proud of his service as a Quartermaster aboard the destroyers, USS Edison (DD-439)...

• Richard T. Schotte, notice

  Mon, 06/29/2020 - 5:15pm

  

  CAMDEN – Richard T. Schotte, age 78, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. He was the husband of Mary Jane Schotte. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden, Maine 04843. To share a memory or condolence with the Schotte family, please visit their book of memories at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com

• Linda Best, obituary

  Mon, 06/29/2020 - 5:15pm

  

  Linda Best passed away from heart disease at her residence in South Portland at 72 years of age. Linda loved life, friends and family and treated everyone she met like a celebrity. She was a unique, peaceful, loving soul with a passion for planning parties, playing cribbage and cooking up a storm for her friends and family. Linda's top priority was always that of a professional mom, but she held various positions as a children's librarian (Orono), teacher (Orono), receptionist (UMaine),...

• Linda Best, a gathering

  Sun, 06/28/2020 - 9:30pm

  

  The community is getting together to share stories of Belfast icon Linda Best, who passed away last week. Join July 5 at 4 p.m. at the Belfast City Park Pavilion. Take friends and family and food for yourselves, if you like, for this gathering of hearts. “We'll sprawl out in covid distance and grieve together in proximity, Belfast-style, by sharing our stories,” organizers said. “Help us all to stay safe by wearing your mask.” For more information, contact Alison Palmer at 505...

• Suzanne B. Armstrong, obituary

  Fri, 06/26/2020 - 4:15pm

  

  FRIENDSHIP — Suzanne Burr Armstrong (b. Suzanne Boyton Burr) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2020, at the family homestead, The Haven, in Friendship, Maine. She was born February 11, 1926 in Waltham, Massachusetts to Sidney and Lillian Burr. She was the youngest of five children. She moved to Brookline, Massachusetts where she graduated high school and attended Katy Gibbs finishing school. She worked in Boston at the MIT research lab during World War II In 1947 she...

• Bruce E. Fowles, obituary

  Thu, 06/25/2020 - 6:30pm

  

  WASHINGTON — Bruce E. Fowles, 80, died June 23 rd at his home in Washington. He was born October 3, 1939 in Belfast to Virgil Fowles and Verna Spear Fowles. He grew up in Belfast and graduated from Crosby High School. He graduated from Brown University, and Cal-Berkeley with a PhD in biology. He was biology professor at Colby College from 1967 to 2003. Bruce enjoyed running, fishing and all of his dogs. Bruce was well known as being loyal, loving, and funny. He married Rosemary Devaney on March...

• Karl V. Copeland, obituary

  Thu, 06/25/2020 - 6:30pm

  ROCKLAND — Karl V. Copeland, 62, long time Rockland resident, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 19, 2020 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Karl leaves behind his wife, Ellen Copeland of Rockland; his children, Tasha Ryder and Alexander Quinn; his brother, Richard Copeland; and a grandson, Cameron Ryder. No services will be held at this time. To share a memory or condolence with Karl’s family, please visit their book of Memories at www.bchfh.com . Arrangements are in the care of Burpee,...

• Stephen P. Downer, obituary

  Thu, 06/25/2020 - 9:45am

  

  SOUTH THOMASTON — Stephen P. Downer, died Saturday, June 13, 2020. To know Steve was to love and admire him. He had a gift with people, a unique ability to really listen and connect with friends from all walks of life. He was quick to “give a little squeeze” and his warmth and affection allowed the smallest interaction to brighten your day. And, you could not see his smile and that quintessential twinkle in his eye without smiling with him. He leaves behind warm memories and the conviction in...

• Joyce Cole Dow, obituary

  Wed, 06/24/2020 - 4:45pm

  

  BELFAST — Joyce Cole Dow, 89, passed away in Belfast, Maine on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born April 19, 1931 in Portland, Maine, she was currently residing at Harbor Hill Center in Belfast. She is predeceased by her parents, William R. Cole (February 3, 1964) and Thelma S. (Davis) Cole (August 20, 1999), by her husband, Harrison E. Dow (January 13, 1994), and by her daughter, Elisabeth A. Dow (June 1, 2000). She is survived by her children, Brian D. Dow and his wife, Connie of Perkasie,...

• Robert J. French, Sr., service and obituary

  Tue, 06/23/2020 - 12:15pm

  

  There will be a graveside service for Robert J. French, Sr., 77, who died on March 13, 2020, at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden. CAMDEN — Robert John French, Sr., 77, was born on October 2, 1942 in Bangor and was the son of Dwight and Leora (Brown) French. The family moved to Camden where Bob grew up attended schools here and was a member of the Class of 1961 at Camden High...

• Marilyn L. Chase, obituary

  Tue, 06/23/2020 - 12:15pm

  

  Marilyn L. (Annis) Chase, born March 17, 1932, to Merl B and Alice (Cook) Annis, passed away on June 21, 2020. She was a proud Belfastinian throughout her life and constantly talked about her days of driving taxi and school bus. Marilyn’s children and grandchildren were her heartbeat. She was proud of her son’s military service, and her sons who drive truck. Her favorite past-time was drinking tea with her siblings and playing Beano with her sisters. She would give to anyone in need, everything...

• Janet J. Berry, obituary

  Mon, 06/22/2020 - 6:30pm

  

  WARREN — Our beloved Janet J. Berry, passed away Friday, June 18, 2020 in Portland. With her loving husband, Will, by her side. They were inseparable for nearly 70 years and she never wasted a day of her 89 years. Born February 14, 1931 in Rockland to Lewis and Marguerite (Foster) Johnson, she grew up in Thomaston, where she would marry and have two children. To help support her family she worked at the former Sylvania plant before deciding to go back to school and get her degree at the...

• Ronald V. Tyler, obituary

  Mon, 06/22/2020 - 6:30pm

  

  MONTVILLE — Ronald V. Tyler, 75, of Montville, died on June 20, 2020 at Sussman House after a battle with cancer. He was born on August 24, 1944 in Portland, Maine the son of the late Virgil and Marilyn Tyler. Ronald graduated from Erskine Academy, class of 1963. He joined the United States Army and served as a paratrooper from 1964 to 1967. Ronald enjoyed wintering in Florida with his wife, Beverly, and was also known for his meticulous care of his lawn at home. They spent many years by each...

• Roger A. Feltis, obituary

  Mon, 06/22/2020 - 6:15pm

  

  VINALHAVEN — Roger Allen Feltis, 28, of Vinalhaven, Maine went to be with the lord on the evening of Sunday, June 14th, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1992 in Damariscotta, Maine. Roger was most at peace on the ocean, whether for work as a fisherman or pleasure, it was his second home. He also had a soft spot for the woods, and any version of the great outdoors. Roger was well known for his hilarious shenanigans, often regarded as the life of the party. He made friends wherever he went, due to...

• Shawn Lawler, obituary

  Mon, 06/22/2020 - 2:45pm

  

  CASTELBERRY, Florida — Shawn Lawler of Casselberry, Florida, passed May 28 after a year and a half battle with cancer. Shawn was born in Portland, Maine in 1966, graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School – Class of 1985, attended The University of North Texas and successfully pursued a dynamic career in restaurant management and franchise development to include Boston’s Pizza, Wing Stop, and most recently director of operations at Huey Magoo’s headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Shawn was a...

• Gabriel P. Payor, obituary

  Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:15am

  

  SOUTH THOMASTON — Gabriel Peter Payor went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2020. Gabriel was born in Rockport on October 10, 1993 to Andrew and Tracie Payor. Gabriel was welcomed into eternal peace alongside the love of his life, his wife, Freedom Leigh Payor. He is survived by his stepchildren who he adored, Alexandra Bunker, Xavier Luce and Lux Luce. Gabriel is also survived by his parents, Andrew and Tracie Payor; his parents-in-law, David Hamlin and his wife Cindi,...

• Barbara M. Blood, obituary

  Sat, 06/20/2020 - 1:15pm

  

  SEARSPORT — Barbara Myrick Blood lived a full, healthy, and joyful life until her ultimate struggle with dementia. On June 18, 2020, she died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88. Barbara was loving and generous to everyone. Above all, she was a caretaker. In fact, her children remember a time in the winter, when she took a coat out of her car and gave it to a stranger in need. She left college to care for her ailing mother and to watch over her siblings. She was a traditional homemaker...

• Frank A. Capone, obituary

  Thu, 06/18/2020 - 4:45pm

  

  WALDOBORO — Frank Anthony Capone, 69, died June 17, 2020 at his home in Waldoboro after a brief illness. He was born December 7, 1950 in Long Island, New York to Ralph Capone and Helen Lamagna Capone. Frank graduated from Patchogue High School in the Class of 1969. In high school, he broke many cross country records. He later graduated from The King’s College in Briarcliff Manor, New York in the Class of 1975 with a B.A. in Business Administration. Frank worked as a bookstore manager in New...

• Freedom L. Hamlin, obituary

  Thu, 06/18/2020 - 4:30pm

  

  ROCKLAND — The world lost a beautiful ray of light on Saturday, June 13, 2020, when Freedom Leigh Hamlin, 39, left this world all too soon. Freedom left behind her best-friend and mother, Heidi Stevens and her husband David Hooper of Rockland; her dearest father, David Hamlin and his wife Cindi of South Thomaston; her children, who were her whole world, Alexandra Bunker, Xavier Luce and Lux Luce; her siblings, Cassie Burrows, Zeke Hamlin and Taylor Hamlin; her aunts and uncles, Tony Hooper,...

• Henry J. Kennedy, obituary

  Thu, 06/18/2020 - 12:45pm

  

  ROCKLAND – Henry J. Kennedy, 78, died peacefully, Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. Born in Portland, July 30, 1941, he was the son of William and Helen McBride Kennedy. Educated in Portland, Henry enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17. Completing four tours in Germany, he spent a total of 12 years there. While home on leave, Henry married Linda M. Libby on February 12, 1960 in Portland. Together they returned to Germany and their family grew; all together they...

• Leone Alice Harriman, notice

  Thu, 06/18/2020 - 11:00am

  NORTHPORT — Leone Alice Harriman "Kitty", 71, Northport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 19, 2020, after complications due to COVID-19. A graveside will be on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. at Eastside Cemetery Horse Jockey Lane, Northport, Maine. Arrangements under the care of Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast.

• Louis R. D’Agostino, Jr., obituary

  Mon, 06/15/2020 - 6:15pm

  

  CAMDEN — Louis Ralph D’Agostino, Jr., 79, owner of Coastal Tile and Stone, died on February 19, 2020 in Portland. Born on August 4, 1940 in Meriden, Connecticut, he was the son of Louis and Roberta (Blosser) D’Agostino. Louis served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era receiving several commendations. Following his military discharge, he was responsible for student counselors at The Mott Farm and during the winter month, he took animals to teach the students. Alumni of the University of...

• Priscilla A. Clancy Hart, obituary

  Mon, 06/15/2020 - 6:00pm

  CAMDEN — Priscilla Ann Clancy Hart, 89, passed away peacefully June 12, 2020, at the Sussman House. Born October 2, 1930, Priscilla was the daughter of John and Carrie Clancy of Camden. A lifelong resident of Camden, she loved her beautiful town on the coast of Maine. A 1948 graduate of Camden High, she attended reunions until her last years, loyally following Camden basketball, first as family was associated with Camden teams, then joining her sister-in-law, Nellie, in the bleachers. She later...

• Michael T. Underhill, notice

  Mon, 06/15/2020 - 1:45pm

  

  CAMDEN — Michael T. Underhill, 33, passed away from health complications June 11, 2020. He was the son of Michael J. and Susan Underhill. A full obituary and service notification will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by Long Funeral Home, Camden, Maine. To share a memory or condolence with the Underhill Family, please visit their book of memories at longfuneralhomecamden.com.

• Cameron ‘Bo’ L. Rae, obituary

  Thu, 06/11/2020 - 6:30pm

  

  BELFAST — Cameron Laidlaw Rae (our beloved Bo), 85, of Belfast, Maine, loving husband of Penny Rae, gently passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. It was his father’s birthday and he was surrounded by his adoring family. Bo was born on November 17, 1934, in Newton, Massachusetts, the son of Cameron A. Rae, DMD, and Martha (Vuilleumier) Rae. He grew up in West Newton, Massachusetts, and as a teenager later moved to the island of Vinalhaven, Maine. He graduated Vinalhaven High School with the class...

• Edith Blethen Ladd, obituary and service date

  Wed, 06/10/2020 - 2:30pm

  

  There will be a memorial gathering in honor of Edith B. Ladd, who died on March 3, 2020, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at The Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast. Private interment was held at Head of The Tide Cemetery in Belfast. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden. BELFAST — Edith Blethen Ladd departed this life, March 3, 2020. She was born in Thorndike, Maine on November 11,...

• Thelma A. Rolerson, obituary

  Wed, 06/10/2020 - 2:30pm

  BELFAST — Thelma A. Rolerson, 98, passed away at home, June 6, 2020. She was born September 18, 1921 to Dana and Hazel Achorn of Morrill. Thelma graduated from Crosby High School and went to beauty school in Bangor. She was employed at Marion Myers Beauty Shop and later Mathews Bros. She was a lifetime member of Honesty Grange, Penobscot Grange and Maine State Grange as well as VFW #3108 and the American Legion. Thelma is survived by her daughter, JoDelle Rolerson of Belfast; son, Clyde...

• Bruce I. Weaver, service

  Wed, 06/10/2020 - 7:45am

  A graveside service for Bruce I. Weaver, who passed away on January 20, 2020, will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Warren on June 19, 2020, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Tom Rawley officiating. Halls of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements.

• Charles M. Johnson, notice

  Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:30pm

  OWLS HEAD — Charles M. Johnson, 90, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Service information and a full obituary will be published on a later date. To share a memory or condolence with Charles’ family, please visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland, ME 04841

• Paul S. Caron, obituary

  Tue, 06/09/2020 - 8:30am

  

  STOCKTON SPRINGS — Paul Scott Caron died June 5, 2020. He was born in Lewiston, Maine November 3, 1957. He was the youngest son of four children born to Jacqueline Dresser Caron and Dominique R. Caron, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wallace Caron; son, Zachary and daughter, Merrill; his brothers Mike Caron and partner Debbi Lasky of Freedom, Maine and David Caron, formerly of Islesboro, and wife Carolyn of Millersburg, Ohio. His sister Judy was predeceased. Paul had a...

• Katherine L. Bryant Spaulding, obituary

  Mon, 06/08/2020 - 9:30am

  BELMONT — Katherine Louise Bryant Spaulding, 93, of Belmont, Maine passed away on June 5, 2020 at Tall Pines with family with her. She was born on December 6, 1926, the daughter of Austin and Geneva (Morse) Bryant. She worked for Waldo Shoe and Truitt Brother for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Virginia Whitney of Ashland and Avis Hall of Brewer; one brother, Lloyd Sr and Dorothy Bryant of Belmont; sister in laws Janet Bryant, Linda Bryant; a step-son, Philip (Bo) and Brenda...

• Julie P. Cawley, obituary

  Sat, 06/06/2020 - 1:00pm

  

  CAMDEN, MAINE – Julie P. Cawley, 79, beloved wife of the late Charles M. Cawley, and resident of Vero Beach, Florida, died peacefully, Friday, June 5, 2020, in Wilmington, Delaware, surrounded with love by her family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, March 17, 1941, she was the daughter of Dr. Hugh L. and Helen (Dowling) Murphy. Julie earned a bachelor of arts from Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross in Washington, D.C., and later a master’s degree from Towson University. With a tender heart for...

• Barbara Lynne Dyer, obituary

  Thu, 06/04/2020 - 6:45pm

  

  WARREN — It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Lynne Dyer announces her passing at her home April 28, 2020, at the age of 63, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born in Rockland, Dec. 2, 1956, she was the daughter of Richard and Jane (Escancy) Sprowl. Growing up in Warren, Barbara’s early childhood was centered around family, school and church, where she developed many lifelong friendships. Over the years the tight knit group of friends would sometimes lose touch, but it was...

• Doreen Elaine Robbins, obituary

  Thu, 06/04/2020 - 12:00pm

  

  APPLETON — Doreen Elaine Robbins, 59, passed away suddenly on her beloved family property in Burkettville on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Doreen was born in Camden on April 28, 1961 to Ralph and Donna Thorndike. She attended Union schools and graduated from Medomak Valley High School as class vice president in 1979. She later attended Central Beauty School in Augusta and opened her home-based business, The Red Robin’s Beauty Shop, which she ran for 39 years. Doreen was always an athlete. As a youth...

• Oscar H. Bryant Sr., obituary

  Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:45pm

  

  SEARSMONT — Oscar H. Bryant Sr., 91 of Searsmont, passed away peacefully at Sussman House in Rockport from COPD. He was born January 20, 1929 to Josiah Simmons Bryant and Carrie E. (Jackson) Bryant. Oscar enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. Once he returned home, he became a self-taught carpenter and settled on new home construction which he seemed to have a passion for and continued to do so for many years. He was predeceased by his son, Oscar Bryant Jr.; the mother...

• Ann Mickler Daly, obituary

  Tue, 06/02/2020 - 5:15pm

  

  CAMDEN — Ann Mickler Daly, 94, passed away quietly at Quarry Hill on Saturday, May 23, 2020 after a long illness. Born in 1925, in Camp Chase, Ohio, to Margaret Melsopp Mickler from Birr, County Offaly, Ireland, and Carl Mickler from St. Augustine, Florida, she and her three brothers grew up on a farm in Ohio. After several floods, the family sold the farm and moved to New York City for employment and to be near other Irish relatives who had settled in the city. Ann’s favorite pastime was going...

• Ruth S. Bachelder, obituary

  Tue, 06/02/2020 - 9:30am

  

  A graveside service for Ruth Bachelder who passed away on March 19, 2020 will be held on June 12, 2020, at 11 a.m., at the Pine Grove Cemetery, 5 Waites Landing Road in Falmouth, Maine. Hall's of Thomaston has care of the arrangements. ROCKLAND — Ruth Sarah Brink Bachelder, 97, formerly of Thomaston and Buxton, died March 19, 2020 at the Knox Center For Long Term Care in Rockland. Ruth was born September 20, 1922 in Falmouth, the daughter of Harry G. and Ruth Frost Stearns...

• Janice Marie Ifemey, obituary

  Tue, 06/02/2020 - 9:30am

  

  CUSHING — Janice Marie Ifemey, 78, passed away with her loving family by her side on May 29, 2020 in Rockport, Maine. Janice was born on August 17, 1941 in Rockland, Maine to parents Ernest DeMass and Lucille Hupper DeMass. Janice attended local schools and was in the graduating class of 1960 of the Thomaston High School. Janice met her soulmate, Arthur Ifemey, while a sophomore in high school and at her passing they had celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Janice enjoyed working and was...

• Paul J. Killoran, M.D., notice

  Tue, 06/02/2020 - 9:30am

  ROCKPORT — Paul J. Killoran, M.D., 90, husband of Elizabeth “Betty” Killoran, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home in Rockport surrounded by his family. 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 & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.

• Evelyn Gordon Anderson, obituary

  Tue, 06/02/2020 - 9:30am

  

  THOMASTON — Evelyn Gordon Anderson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home at the age of 84 on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Evie was born on February 24, 1936 in Yonkers, New York to Nathan and Gertrude Gordon. She attended Russell Sage College in Troy, New York, where she met her husband Olof Anderson. They married on June 17, 1956, settled in Manchester, Connecticut, and retired to Thomaston, Maine in 1990. She is survived by Olof; her children, Elizabeth and Andrew Anderson;...

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