Obituaries

• Nancy W. Piston, notice

  Wed, 01/22/2020 - 4:00pm

  MONROE — Nancy W. Piston, 83, of Monroe, ME, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born May 15, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Myrton and the late Grace (Morrow) Wiley. Service will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memories and condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com

• Brenda R. Hume Akerman, obituary

  Wed, 01/22/2020 - 4:00pm

  

  CAMDEN — Brenda Ruth Hume Akerman, 89, died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Quarry Hill in Camden. Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on May 16, 1930, she was the wife of the late Robert Akerman, and daughter of the late John P. Hume and Edith E. (Holbrook) Houghton. Brenda was a registered nurse, graduating from Royal Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1951. In 1976, Brenda earned a BA in Psychology and a BS in Social and Health services from Roger Williams College of...

• V. Dwight Mahoney, obituary

  Wed, 01/22/2020 - 3:45pm

  

  LINCOLNVILLE — Vesper Dwight “Knuckles” Mahoney, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 19, at Harbor Hill Nursing Home, in Belfast. Born in Camden on May 1, 1953, Dwight was the son of Sturgis and Harriet (Knight) Mahoney. A Camden-Rockport High School graduate of the Class of 1971, he enlisted in the U.S. Army following high school. Dwight spent many years working on several commercial fishing boats eventually as captain. He later worked in carpentry and painting until he retired. For most of the...

• Dorothy A. Jameson, service

  Wed, 01/22/2020 - 3:45pm

  ST. GEORGE — Dorothy Alice Jameson, 102, of St. George, passed away following a short illness on Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Cushing Homestead in Cushing. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 29, at 1 p.m., at the Federated Church in Thomaston, 8 Hyler Street. A full obituary will be published on a later date. To share a memory or condolence with Dorothy’s family, visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins...

• Sallie C. Leihton, obituary

  Wed, 01/22/2020 - 3:45pm

  

  CAMDEN — Sallie Craighead Leihton, 87, died peacefully with two of her three daughters by her side on January 18, 2020. She was born July 18, 1932 in Stamford, Connecticut, to Whyte Owen Craighead and Theodora (Thieme) Craighead. She graduated from Stamford High School as Class President in 1950 and from Colby Junior College in 1952 with an associate degree in performing arts with a voice major. For nearly 70 years she sang in various churches, mainly Episcopal choirs in Connecticut, New York,...

• Richard V. Procopio, obituary

  Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:45pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Richard V. Procopio, 73, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after an extended illness. Known for his self-deprecating humor and his love of buxom women, Richard always thought he lived a charmed life. The only son of Americo and Elizabeth Ann Barletta Procopio, Richard readily admits he was spoiled as a child and very much thought he should be. In his youth he thought maybe he was destined for greatness, but soon realized that maybe he would just do a...

• David A. Bernosky, obituary

  Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:45pm

  

  THORNDIKE — David Allan Bernosky, 59, of Thorndike, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2020 with his mother's arms around him, holding his best friend’s hand, and with his sisters, Sandra and Debbie, by his side. He was born in Belfast on March 16, 1960 and was raised in Brooks. David served proudly in the United States Army. He was an auto mechanic by trade and formerly worked at Lucas Tree. He enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling, being around his family and loving on his beloved dog, Amara...

• Michael A. Batty, obituary

  Mon, 01/20/2020 - 5:45pm

  

  ST. GEORGE — Michael A. Batty, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born in Rockland, September 8, 1975, he was the son of William and Marylou (Yattaw) Batty Sr., and husband to Jessica Olsen-Batty. Educated in local schools, Mike was a graduate of Rockland District High School and attended the University of Southern Maine for some time to study firefighting. A hard worker all his life, Mike was working as a sternman for a local lobster fisherman when he...

• Roberta ‘Bert’ H. Hunt, obituary

  Mon, 01/20/2020 - 5:45pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Roberta “Bert” Helen Hunt, 83, died peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Sussman House in Rockport following a period of declining health. Born in 1936 in Fairfield, Maine, she was the daughter of Chester Clyde and Jennie Mae O’Blenis Craig. She was a 1954 graduate of Lawrence High School in Waterville and later received a business degree from Boston University in 1958. Bert began work for New England Telephone and Telegraph as a switchboard operator. She...

• Robert H. Porter, notice

  Fri, 01/17/2020 - 5:15pm

  LINCOLNVILLE — Robert H. Porter, 90, of Lincolnville, died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com . Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.

• Elaine Williamson, obituary

  Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:00pm

  

  WALDOBORO — Elaine (Goodson) Williamson, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020. She was born in Saco, Maine to Maurice Goodson and Beryl (Saindon) Goodson on October 13, 1941. Douglas Williamson, her devoted husband of 62 ½ years loved her to the end and beyond. Elaine worked as a waitress at Moody’s Diner and was a 20 year employee of Hannaford. Elaine enjoyed many things in life, just to name a few: volunteering for Medomak Valley High School Boosters Club, riding her Honda 250...

• Daniel J. Johnson, obituary

  Thu, 01/16/2020 - 5:30pm

  

  SWANS ISLAND — Daniel John Johnson, age 36, was born on November 10, 1983 in Dover Foxcroft, to John and Janet Johnson. He passed away at his home on Swans Island, Maine on January 11, 2020. Daniel was drawn to Island life, where the pace was quieter, working on the water freeing, and life more simple. While living there, he continued his lifelong practice of helping out any friend, family, or coworker in need. He acquired many deep and valued friendships in his lifetime and was known for his...

• Arthur C. Coulter, obituary

  Thu, 01/16/2020 - 5:30pm

  

  WALDOBORO — Arthur Charles Coulter, age 94, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 14, 2020 at Willow Manor in South Portland. He was born on June 16, 1925 in Patterson, New Jersey to Arthur R. Coulter and Jennie (Scott) Coulter. He grew up in Paterson, New Jersey and attended local schools. He joined the United States Marine Corps and attained the rank of Corporal. After the war he became a chief lineman for New Jersey Electric for thirty-two years until he retired. In 1972, he moved...

• Miranda Sue Cousins, obituary

  Wed, 01/15/2020 - 4:45pm

  

  WASHINGTON – Miranda Sue Cousins, 39, after a long battle with pain and mental anguish, decided to end her life on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home in Washington. Miranda was born in Rockport to Ronald and Mary Ellen (Keller) Cousins on August 24, 1980. She grew up in Union where she attended school and graduated from Medomak Valley High School in 1999. She would later pursue a career in IT Tech and took classes at the University of Maine Augusta. During her youth Miranda spent much of her...

• Viola Noyes Rawley, obituary

  Wed, 01/15/2020 - 9:15am

  

  WALDOBORO — Viola Noyes Rawley, 84, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020 at the Woodlands Center of Rockland, ME. She was born on May 21, 1935 in North Waldoboro, Maine to parents Charles and Jennie Noyes. Viola grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School class of 1953. Viola worked for Sylvania’s for 10 years, ran a crew for Medomak Canning Company while raising 4 boys and running a household. Viola was a member of The Country Wranglers Band, Master of Maple Grange 135...

• Tobey E. Moody, obituary

  Tue, 01/14/2020 - 2:45pm

  

  HOPE — Tobey E. Moody, 44, died unexpectedly on January 3, 2020, from heart failure. Born in Camden, June 28, 1975, he was the beloved son of Wayne and Amy Jameson Moody. Educated locally, he was a 1993 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. Shortly after high school, he moved to Portland and then to Hawaii where he lived for a year until returning home to be with this family and friends. His careers centered mainly around landscaping, construction and driving truck. He worked at Farley’s...

• Silas J. Benner-Cross, obituary

  Tue, 01/14/2020 - 2:45pm

  

  JEFFERSON — Silas Jacob Benner-Cross passed away unexpectedly due to a pulmonary hemorrhage on December 20, 2019, despite the NICU team’s best efforts to save him. Brianne Benner and Willis Cross proudly welcomed their son, who was born at Maine Medical Center, on December 19, 2019. Silas arrived early into this world, wide-eyed and hollering, at 3:44 pm, weighing 2 lbs. 2.9 oz and measuring 13.5 inches long. He spent his day and a half on earth being showered with affection, cuddling with his...

• Jean L. (Sholes) Sparrow, obituary

  Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:45am

  BELFAST — Jean L. (Sholes) Sparrow, of Belfast and Swanville, passed away on January 6, 2020 with her loved ones at her side. Jean was born on June 22, 1937 in Belfast, ME to the late Eugene Sholes and the late Mary (Floyd) Moore. She worked for many years as a packer and stitcher at Waldo Shoe, Evans-Hampden Shoe, and Little River Apparel. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Sparrow; her sister, Sylvia Kurt; and her brother, Richard Sholes. She is survived by her only daughter, Lisa...

• Taylor Jewett, obituary

  Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:30am

  

  SOUTH LIBERTY — Taylor Jewett, 38, of South Liberty, Maine passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Taylor was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on December 31, 1981. He graduated from Mt. View High School in 2001. Taylor worked as a mason and carpenter. He spent every holiday season making wreaths supporting the Jewett Christmas Tree Far. Above everything, Taylor enjoyed spending time with his son, Sam. He also loved sports, hunting, all-season fishing, four wheeling,...

• Frances L. Huntley, obituary

  Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:30am

  

  ROCKLAND — Frances Lord Huntley, 94, passed away in to the arms of God on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Knox Center in Rockland following a period of declining health. Frances had been a resident of Rockland since 2003 and attended First Baptist and Lakeview Presbyterian Churches. Born in Bennington, VT on January 13, 1925 to Arthur and Ruth (Blanchard) Lord, she grew up in Francestown, NH and graduated from Peterborough High School. Following high school, she attended the University of NH...

• Dorothy (Ditty) Shute, obituary

  Mon, 01/13/2020 - 4:45pm

  

  BELFAST — Dorothy (Ditty) Shute, 94, passed away peacefully in the Home Health and Hospice Unit of Waldo County General Hospital, January 10,2020 in Belfast, Maine with her sons by her side. She was born September 5, 1925 in Belfast to Elsie (Little) Dalton and Paul Dalton. She attended Belfast Schools and married Eugene Shute in November 1948. Ditty was predeceased by Gene in 2005 after 57 years of marriage and by her siblings, Paul Dalton, James, Helen and Frances, and sister-in law Alida...

• Miranda S. Cousins, service

  Mon, 01/13/2020 - 4:30pm

  WASHINGTON — Miranda Sue Cousins, 39, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Washington on Friday, January 10, 2020. An informal gathering to share stories and memories of Miranda will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Warren Baptist Church, 166 Main Street in Warren. A full obituary will be published on a later date. To share a memory or condolence with Miranda’s family, visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter &...

• Franciscus Gerritsen, obituary

  Mon, 01/13/2020 - 4:30pm

  

  CAMDEN — Franciscus Gerritsen passed away on January 3, 2020 in Camden, Maine at the venerable age of 96. Franciscus was born in 1923 in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. His rich and full life straddled multiple continents and took him and his family on unforgettable excursions. While teaching at the University of Florida in the 50s (after moving there from The Netherlands with three small children and a 24-hour flight from Amsterdam to New York), he insisted on driving with his family in his...

• Gerard E. Otis, obituary

  Mon, 01/13/2020 - 2:00pm

  SEARSMONT — Gerard E. Otis, 75, of Searsmont, ME, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away January 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born July 4, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Albert and Sarah (McLaughlin) Otis. He served in the United States Army Reserves. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostafh.com

• Rita D. Flint, obituary

  Mon, 01/13/2020 - 7:15am

  

  BELFAST — Rita D. Flint, 92, of Belfast, Maine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on January 10, 2020. Rita was born in Island Falls, Maine to Dennis and Lucy Michaud, the eighth of nine children. Rita graduated Island Falls High School and moved to Belfast where she met her future husband, Oscar Flint. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage. Rita worked at Belfast Area High School for many years making homemade food and yeast rolls in the kitchen. She was an excellent...

• Priscilla C. Chamblin, obituary

  Thu, 01/09/2020 - 10:15am

  

  SOUTH THOMASTON — Priscilla Clark Chamblin, 93, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2020. She was born on May 2, 1926, in Des Moines Iowa, the daughter of Morton Eliot Clark and Ruth Elizabeth Miller Clark. She grew up in both La Jolla and Holtville California, graduating from La Jolla High School in 1944. She attended the University of California at Los Angeles. She met her husband, John S. Chamblin, at Convair Aeronautics in San Diego. They were married 64 years and lived in...

• Rosalie E. Rankin, obituary

  Wed, 01/08/2020 - 2:30pm

  

  HAMPDEN — Rosalie Ellen Rankin, 70 years, of Hampden, ME, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. She was born Tuesday October 18, 1949 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of the late Carl and Eleanor (Harvey) Rankin. Rosalie graduated from Bangor High School class of 1968. She went on to work in the automotive industry for many years and then as a personal care assistant both of which she enjoyed very much. Rosalie was an active part of Faith Temple...

• Valerie J. Newell, obituary

  Tue, 01/07/2020 - 4:00pm

  ROCKLAND — Valerie Jane Newell, 75, of Rockland, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Kareem and Agnes (Curtis) Nichols. Valerie believed in Jesus Christ, was baptized, and was a member of New Hope Church in Bangor. She was deeply generous and was in her element when serving and taking care of others. She enjoyed her occupation as a beautician and was also a skilled bartender and waitress. In later years, Valerie...

• Corrinna M. Farrell, obituary

  Tue, 01/07/2020 - 3:30pm

  

  FRIENDSHIP — On December 29, 2019 a beautiful soul passed from this life too soon. Corrinna Margaret Farrell, 48, of Friendship, passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center with loved ones by her side after a brief illness. Corrinna’s life touched many who remember her as gentle, kind, loving, caring, and a wonderful friend. Corrinna was a light in many of our lives but she sometimes struggled to see that light in herself. Corrinna was very social and loved to cook for her family and friends...

• Gloria A. Wiley, obituary

  Tue, 01/07/2020 - 10:30am

  

  ROCKLAND — Gloria Ann Wiley, 86, of Rockland, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport surrounded by her family. Raised in Rockland, she was born in Tewksbury, Massachusetts on May 5, 1933 and was the daughter of Carl and Ilma (Johnson) Sewall. Gloria was a member of the Class of 1951 at Rockland High School. On February 9, 1952, she married Melvin Wiley in Rockland and worked for a number of years at Port Clyde Foods, in Rockland. Gloria enjoyed her gardens, spending...

• Beverly A. Boivin, obituary

  Tue, 01/07/2020 - 10:15am

  

  WARREN — Beverly A. Boivin, 81, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a period of declining health. Born in Damariscotta, she was the daughter of Ward M. and Murial Teirlila Ralph. Beverly’s life revolved around her children and grandchildren. She spent her days caring for and loving the people around her; she was the type of woman that always put others before herself. She loved gardening, bird watching, having lunch at the St. George River...

• Charlotte Staples Newhall, obituary

  Mon, 01/06/2020 - 6:30pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Charlotte Staples Newhall, 99, died peacefully, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home. Her loving family was at her side. Born in Rockland, December 27, 1920, she was the daughter of Hector and Bernice Fernald Staples. Educated locally, she was a graduate of Rockland High School, class of 1939. While in high school, Charlotte met Roger A. Newhall and the two fell in love. They married in 1946 and made their home in Rockland their entire married life. Mr. Newhall passed away in 1999...

• Justin L. Foster, obituary

  Mon, 01/06/2020 - 2:45pm

  BROOKS — Justin Leigh Foster, 32, of Brooks, Maine, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born Friday, December 4, 1987 in Northport, Maine, the son of Roger and Barbara (McQueen) Foster. He is survived by his loving father and mother; four brothers Shawn, Jonathan, Christopher, Anthony Foster; sister-in-law, Loretta Foster; three nephews and three nieces. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memories and condolences may be...

• George K. Rizkalla, Jr., obituary

  Mon, 01/06/2020 - 2:30pm

  

  TENANTS HARBOR — George K. Rizkalla, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2020 with his family by his side. George was born February 20, 1935 in Worcester, Massachusetts, son of George K., Sr. and T. Catherine Rizkalla of Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended the High School of Commerce, Boston School of Barbering, and then enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. He returned home in 1955 to Worcester where he met his future wife, Irene Carlson, in...

• Paul G. Dow, obituary

  Mon, 01/06/2020 - 9:30am

  

  WARREN — Paul Gerald Dow, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Warren on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Born on January 1, 1962 in Presque Isle, he was the son of Gerald and Brenda (Mosher) Dow. Educated in local schools he was a graduate of the Washburn District High School. Following high school, Paul worked several jobs, including driving trucks for Jake Barbour, but was most proud of his 26 years with the Maine State Prison. He started working there as a guard and over time became the...

• Maxine Dinsmore Stanley, obituary

  Fri, 01/03/2020 - 5:45pm

  

  ROCKPORT — Maxine Dinsmore Stanley, 82, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 18, 2019, after a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident on Rockland Street, near her home. Born in Appleton, March 30, 1937, she was the daughter of Leonard J. and Anna S. Feingold Fish. She grew up in Appleton with her two brothers, Arnold and Wayne, and attended school there. She was a 1955 graduate of Appleton High School and was always proud of her Appleton roots. She loved to dance, which is where she met and fell in...

• Michael A. Batty, notice

  Tue, 12/31/2019 - 11:00am

  ST. GEORGE — Michael A. Batty, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born in Rockland, September 8, 1975, he was the son of William and Marylou Yattaw Batty Sr., and husband to Jessica Olsen-Batty. Services will be announced on a later date and a full obituary will be published. To share a memory or condolence with Michael’s family, visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110...

• Marianne Pellicani, obituary

  Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:15pm

  

  WARREN — Marianne Pellicani, 84, died peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2019, surrounded by family and her loyal caregivers, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Warren, May 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Bartholomew J. and Pauline Starrett Pellicani. She grew up in Warren with her brother Joseph. Summer days were often spent riding her horse ’Jimmy’. Sometimes in the winter with her brother and friends, Marianne enjoyed use of one of the Town owned bob sleds. She attended Warren...

• Nancy J. Cox, obituary

  Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:00pm

  

  ROCKPORT — Nancy Jean Cox, 77, of Rockport, passed away at the Sussman House on Christmas Day, at 10:25 p.m., surrounded by family. As Nancy said herself, she has lived a great life and couldn’t be more proud of her family and dear friends. Nancy will be missed dearly. She was born on February 7, 1942, in Gardiner, to the late Russell and Gwen Newbert and attended Gardiner schools growing up. She later graduated as valedictorian from Westbrook Junior College. In 1964, she married Tom Cox, her...

• Judith A. Morse, obituary

  Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:00pm

  

  BELFAST — Judith Ann Morse passed away on December 25, 2019. She was born in Belfast Maine on July 30, 1937 to parents Herbert and Frances (Spear) Roberts. Judy grew up in Belfast and graduated in 1955 from Crosby High School. She married Harold C. Morse of Belmont in July of 1955. They traveled and lived throughout the United States for the next 17 years as a Naval family, raising four children; Greg, Pamela, Laura and Jeffery. The family happily returned to Belfast in 1972 when Hal retired...

• Wesley F. Marshall, obituary

  Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:00pm

  

  CAMDEN — Wesley Frank Marshall, 69, of Camden, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 17, 2019, at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, MA, after an extended illness. Born in Camden on April 28, 1950, he was the son of Herbert and Carolyn Candage Marshall and was a 1969 graduate of Camden-Rockport High School. Wesley spent many years on boats, scalloping, lobstering, and sword fishing, and over 25 years as a delivery driver for Viking Lumber. Wes was known for his...

• Daniel Picard, obituary

  Mon, 12/30/2019 - 10:45am

  

  AYER, MASSACHUSETTS — Command Sergeant Major Daniel Picard, Retired, 53, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. Daniel Picard was born October 24, 1966 to Francis T. Picard of Waterville, Maine and Valerie L (Poulin) Hooper of Rockland, Maine and he grew up in Farmington, Maine. He leaves behind his wife, Luanne Francis-Picard of Ayer, mother Valerie (Poulin) Hooper of Rockland, Maine; his two daughters, Pamela Picard of Livermore...

• Mildred Stafford, obituary

  Fri, 12/27/2019 - 6:15pm

  

  Mildred Stafford, 97, passed peacefully away December 16, 2019 at Windship Gardens in Bath, Maine, with her family by her side. Born in Derby, Connecticut on January 7, 1922. She was the daughter of Earl H. and Ruth Hildebrandt Baldwin of Ansonia, Connecticut. When she was three she moved to Nobleboro, Maine, with her parents to a farm on East Pond Road. She attended Emerson School the one room school house on the Upper East Pond Road and was a 1940 graduate of Lincoln Academy. She worked at...

• Nancy J. Cox, notice

  Fri, 12/27/2019 - 1:30pm

  ROCKPORT — Nancy J. (Newbert) Cox, 77, wife of Thomas Cox, died on December 25, 2019 at the Sussman House. A complete obituary will be published later and a 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.

• Alan L. Hillman, obituary

  Thu, 12/26/2019 - 4:45pm

  

  LINCOLNVILLE — Alan Lynn Hillman, 59, of Lincolnville, passed away surrounded by family on December 18, 2019 in Belfast. Alan was born to Leslie and Alma Hillman on August 23, 1960 in Oelwein, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm in Iowa and moved to Maine over 30 years ago. Alan wrestled snd graduated class of 1978 at Starmont High School in Strawberry Point, Iowa. After graduation he attended Fort Dodge Community College earning a degree in law rnforcement. After graduation, he worked for...

• Maureen Ann Groening, obituary

  Thu, 12/26/2019 - 1:00pm

  

  Maureen Ann Groening left this life on Dec. 17, surrounded by her family after suffering a stroke 36 hours earlier. She was born Maureen McGunnigle in Mineola, on Long Island in New York, the first child of James and Gertrude (Dussault) McGunningle. Family was first for Maureen, and throughout her life, there was always plenty of family with whom she could gather, and share stories and a laugh. Two boys—Jimmy and Joe—and two girls—Susan and Kathleen—followed in her family on Long Island, and...

• Dianne M. Bires Ouellet, obituary

  Thu, 12/26/2019 - 6:45am

  

  WEST ROCKPORT — Dianne M. Bires Ouellet, 66, died peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. Her loving family was at her side. Born July 26, 1953 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of Joseph and Pauline F. Gephard Bires. At six months old, Dianne moved with her family to Baileyville ‘Woodland’ Maine where she was raised. She attended school and graduated from Woodland High School in 1971. Later Dianne attended the University of...

• Maxine Dinsmore Stanley, service

  Tue, 12/24/2019 - 11:45am

  

  ROCKPORT — Maxine Dinsmore Stanley, 82, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 18, 2019, after a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident on Rockland Street, near her home. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Friday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, in Rockland, where a Celebration of Maxine’s Life will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. Spring interment will be in the Rockville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations...

• Walter A. Anderson, obituary

  Tue, 12/24/2019 - 9:15am

  

  THOMASTON — Walter A. Anderson, 85, died contentedly at his home where he was most comfortable, Sunday, December 22, 2019. Born in Thomaston, May 3, 1934, he was the son of Albert R. and Marion Rokes Anderson. Educated in local schools, he attended Thomaston Academy, and having left school prior to graduating, completed his GED while serving in the military. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. For many years Walter worked driving trucks with Fox & Ginn and later as a...

• Philip E. Wolley, obituary

  Mon, 12/23/2019 - 5:00pm

  

  SEARSPORT— Philip Ewell Wolley, Sr., 89, of Searsport, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Harbor Hill in Belfast. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 6, 1930, he was the son of Sumner Robinson and Gladys (Ewell) Wolley, and served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Phil graduated from Melrose High School in 1948 and attended Cambridge School of Broadcasting. On October 8, 1955 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Phil married Patricia Shepard from Bangor. In 1958 they moved...

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