Obituaries

Delphina Ann Norwood Stred

OWLS HEAD — Delphina Ann Norwood Stred (Ann) died peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Owls Head, Maine. She was born in Warren, Maine, the daughter of Leroy Hastings Norwood and Avis Newman Norwood.…

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CAMDEN — Maureen O. Richard, 89, took her last breath on the evening of Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

A full obituary, including dates for Maureen’s…

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CAMDEN — Georgia H. Mahonen, 97, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Quarry Hill in Camden.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Victoria Watts

ROCKPORT — After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Victoria Watts made her final requests for her family to be with her. She spent her last hours with her loved ones by her side and did things her…

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CAMDEN — Muriel Hannan, 86, of Camden, died on March 6, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

A private family service will be…

Barbara Hawkins Haupt

ROCKLAND — Barbara Hawkins Haupt, born July 12, 1936, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, with family by her side.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware to Walter and Muriel Churchman, Barbara…

Stephanie Elaine Schloegel

UNION — Stephanie Elaine Schloegel, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on February 27, 2026 in Rockport.

Born in Encino, California, on January 8, 1945, and growing up in California,…

Joel Tozier

Joel Tozier, 78, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1947, and lived a life marked by service, hard work, and deep love…

Ronald Ralph Bickford

Ronald Ralph Bickford, 93, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, after a brief illness, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.

He was born February…

Geoffrey L. Bosser

HOPE — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geoffrey L. Bosser, who left this world on December 26, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 23, 1955, in Rockland, Maine, Geoffrey was a…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Captain George D. Kibitz, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, surrounded by the echoes of a life well-lived.

Born in…

John G. Flower Sr.

APPLETON — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John G. Flower Sr., who left us peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on May 4, 1962, in Camden, Maine, John was a…

June Pauley

WALDOBORO — June Pauley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 6, 1948, to Merritt…

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WASHINGTON — Amy Lyle Johnson, 44, died on March 4, 2026 at her home in Washington, Maine.

Amy was born October 24, 1981 in New London, Connecticut. She grew up in the town of Moosup and…

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BUCKSPORT — Helen Levesque, of Bucksport, passed away March 6, 2026 in Bangor.

Services have been entrusted to Direct Cremation of Maine.

Gary O. Annis

Gary O. Annis was born on the Canadian border in Milltown, Maine on July 29, 1948.  He passed in the early morning hours on March 5, 2026, after a courageous battle…

Chelsea Dwyer

CAMDEN — Friends and family of Chelsea Dwyer, 44, of Camden, who died unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2026, are invited to remember her on Thursday, March…

Barbara Anne Nickerson

CAMDEN — Barbara Anne Nickerson, 93, long time resident of Merry Gardens, died peacefully, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Barbara will be laid to rest in the…

Nellie J. Brackett

ROCKLAND — Nellie J. Brackett, 94, passed peacefully into God’s loving embrace on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden. She was a woman of quiet strength, boundless generosity, and…

Freida Mae Legard Gaudette

CAMDEN — Freida Mae Legard Gaudette was born May 17, 1932, to Forrest C. Legard and Lillian Cutler Legard of Bath. Unfortunately, her mother passed away just 8 weeks later due to complication…

Robert “Bob” S. Norton

ROCKLAND — Robert “Bob” S. Norton, 83, passed away unexpectedly and very peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, January 9, 2026. Bob was born in Vinalhaven on June 19, 1942…

Han Reino Saastamoinen

ISLESBORO — With very heavy hearts and with a deep sense of loss we share the passing of Han Reino Saastamoinen at his home in Islesboro, Maine on Feb. 24, 2026 at the age of…

James H. “Jim” Cooley

CUSHING — James H. “Jim” Cooley, 78, of Cushing (formerly of Northborough, Massachusetts) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center with his longtime life-partner…

Jill Beth Lang

HOPE — Jill Beth Lang, 61, a longtime resident of Hope, passed away peacefully from cancer on March 4, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Jill won the husband lottery marrying Kenneth…

Susan Hilyard Long

BELFAST — Susan Hilyard Long, 70, of Belfast, died on Monday, February 23, 2026. 

A complete obituary will be published later and a…

Helen E. (Joy) Mylen

AUBURN — Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, 81, peacefully slipped away to join the Lord on February 20, 2026. Born in Lubec, Maine, she was the daughter of H. Bernice (Small) Joy and Alfred L.…

Samuel “Sam” Edmond Charlton, Jr.

THOMASTON — Samuel “Sam” Edmond Charlton, Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, surrounded by family at the Sussman House in Rockport from complications of esophageal cancer.

Sam…

Victor N. Voss

WALDOBORO — Victor N. Voss went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26 at his home in Waldoboro, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan…

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WALDOBORO — Eleanor Margaret Groth LaFlamme, 92, of Waldoboro, passed away at her home on February 14, 2026.

Her family will honor her life privately.

Arrangements are under the care…

Linda Ann (Prescott) Willey

Linda Ann (Prescott) Willey, 64, died peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. She fought a brief battle with an…

Anita Anna DiNapoli

ROCKLAND — Anita Anna DiNapoli, 89, a woman defined by her grace, tireless work ethic, and deep devotion to her family, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport…

William Isaac Ingraham

KNOX — William Isaac Ingraham, 67, of Knox, Maine was born to Amy and Richard Ingraham on January 6, 1959, in Waterville, Maine. He passed away unexpectedly on…

Danielle M. Hopkins

WEST PARIS — Danielle M. Hopkins, 38, left this world far too soon on Monday, February 23, 2026, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Norway.

Born in Brunswick on April…

Teagan R. Cottle

THOMASTON — It is with profound heartbreak that the family of Teagan R. Cottle announces his unexpected passing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 18.

Born in Rockport, Teagan…

Gilbert “Gil” Kenneth Dare

SOUTH THOMASTON — Gilbert “Gil” Kenneth Dare, 74, of South Thomaston, passed away on February 14, 2026, with his sons by his side.

One of seven children, Gil was…

Loretta Pearl Grass

KNOX — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Loretta Pearl Grass of Knox, Maine, on February 11, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1929, in Castle…

Peter M. Ausplund

ST. GEORGE — Peter M. Ausplund, 63, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, following a long period of declining health, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in…

Helen Linda Russell

CAMDEN — Helen Linda Russell, 98, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 in her home in Camden, Maine.  She was born April 8, 1927 to Vesper and Amy (Carroll…

Prudence (Prudy) Elizabeth Gushee, aka Sarah Prudy

Sarah Prudence, aka Prudence (Prudy) Elizabeth Gushee passed away on her 77th birthday in St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on February 1, 2026 after a period of declining health…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Bryce Molloy, 72, a devoted husband, father, mentor, and accomplished businessman, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, leaving behind…

Deborah B. Lyon

We are mourning the loss of Deborah B. Lyon (64), who died surrounded by family on January 29, 2026 in Rockport, Maine. Over 3 years ago, Deb was diagnosed with Stage IV fallopian tube cancer and…

Patricia Marie (Miller) McNinch

BREWER — Patricia Marie (Miller) McNinch, 80, passed away on January 31, 2026 in her Brewer home with her husband at her side.

She is predeceased by…

Craig S. Merrifield

WASHINGTON — Craig S. Merrifield, 64, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Sussman House in Rockport.

He was born in Rockland on May 25, 1961, and spent his formative years growing up in…

Kirsti A. Fish

ROCKLAND — Kirsti Annikki Fish passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on the early morning of February 18, 2026 at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Born on September 11…

Richard Haskell

ROCKLAND — Richard Haskell, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockland on February 17. Born in 1946 to Dr. Donald and Marguerite Haskell, he attended Rockland High…

Robert D. Emery

ROCKLAND — Our beloved father and brother in Christ, Robert “Bob or Bobby” D. Emery, age 79, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving…

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UNION — Leo A. Laukka, 98, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at his home in Union. 

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ROCKLAND — Daryl E. Jordan, 70, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.