Obituaries

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CAMDEN — Gresham B. Williams, 50 of Camden, passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland on July 22, 2026.

A celebration of Gresham’s life will be announced at a later date.

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Ellen Tipper

APPLETON — Ellen Tipper passed away on July 2, 2026, after a courageous nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family…

Mary (Cooney) Harvey

ROCKLAND — Mary (Cooney) Harvey, 86, died Friday, July 24, 2026. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, she was a long-time resident of Rockland, a city she grew to love.

Educated in the local…

Constance Whitehead Kiermaier

ROCKLAND — Constance Whitehead Kiermaier, accomplished artist, extraordinary teacher and loving mother, died July 14, 2026, in Rockland, Maine. She was 99 years old and had lived at the Bartlett…

Josephine Pitts McAlary

A life very well lived

ROCKPORT — Jojo McAlary passed away peacefully at Wingate Residences, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, her “home away from home” for the last two and a half years,…

Geraldine Anne (Fogg, Aylward) Simonton

ROCKLAND — Geraldine Anne (Fogg, Aylward) Simonton, 96, known to most as "Gerry" passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. She was surrounded by her three daughters and…

Ruth Tillstrom

CAMDEN — Ruth Tillstrom, nee Foradora, 95, passed away on July 16, 2026, in Rockport. Born October 23, 1930, in New Rochelle, New York to Samuel and Mary Foradora, Ruth lived a spiritual life…

Sigrid Cline Keyes

THOMASTON — Sigrid Cline Keyes, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, hard work, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.

Tyler Steven Ward

VINALHAVEN — It is with profound love and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Tyler Steven Ward, "Bub/Bubby" of Vinalhaven. Tyler earned his angel wings on July 20, 2026. Though his time…

Bette Lou McFarland

CAMDEN — Bette Lou McFarland passed away on July 16, 2026, following a sudden and unexpected medical event. In the end it was her beautiful heart that failed her, but not before beating…

Scott L. Davis

MONTVILLE — Scott L. Davis, 56, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family at Maine Medical Center in Portland, on July 19, 2026.

Born in Camden on May 17, 1970, he…

Evelyn Ruth Ames Van Dyne

ROCKLAND — Evelyn Ruth Ames Van Dyne, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Rockland, Maine, on July 11, 2026. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice "Gram Bea" Ames…

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ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Russell E. Lofman, 80, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, will be held Thursday, July 30, at 1 p.m., at Rockville Cemetery, Rockport.

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Linda Jane Knight

ROCKLAND — Linda Jane Knight, 75, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous 14-year battle with breast cancer, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Born in…

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The Koshare of Camden, Maine, Alonzo Charlie Burgess, brought smiles and laughs to countless people he encountered over the 40+ years he resided in Camden. Coming by it seemingly innately, his wit…

Richard W. “Ricky” Ryan

BOWDOIN — Richard W. “Ricky” Ryan, 64, of Bowdoin, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2026, in Augusta, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and…

Lois Rollins Teel

ROCKLAND — Lois Rollins Teel, 97, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Bartlett Woods in Rockland. Her loving daughter was at her side.

Born in Rockland, February 8, 1929, she was the daughter of…

Carolyn A. Schwartz

ROCKPORT — Carolyn A. Schwartz, 82, born April 22, 1944, passed away peacefully July 17, 2026.

"Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But…

Joshua Douglas Chamberlain McKnight

SOUTH THOMASTON — Joshua “Josh” Douglas Chamberlain McKnight, 58, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, with his loving wife, Sharon, at his side and surrounded…

Gloria Louise Young

ROCKLAND — Gloria Louise Young, 95, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 30, 1930, in Rockland, the…

Lori A. Winchenbach

WALDOBORO — Lori A. Winchenbach, 72, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center in Portland on July 13, 2026. Born in Damariscotta on November 18, 1953, Lori was the…

Charles John Turner

WALDOBORO — Born Charles John Turner on August 27, 1960 in Nashua, New Hampshire, CJ “Turbo” Turner comes full circle to rest beside his beloved mother, Joanne Turner. CJ passed away July 7, 2026…

Alwilda M. "Diddy" Maxcy

FRIENDSHIP — Alwilda M. "Diddy" Maxcy, 73, of Friendship, passed away at her home on Friday, July 10, 2026. Born on July 24, 1952, in Friendship, she was the daughter of Charles Benner, Sr.…

Wanda Lee Iott

OWLS HEAD — Wanda Lee Iott, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her devoted daughters, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Wanda was born in St. Paul,…

Kirsti Annikki Fish

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

Family and friends are…

Howard “Budge” Walen

Howard “Budge” Walen, born January 3, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 28. Budge grew up in Wakefield, Massachusetts, the son of Mary and Leroy Walen, and…

Patricia D. ‘Patty’ Stone

PORT CLYDE — Patricia D. ‘Patty’ Stone, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, surrounded by the loving children she adored.

Patricia was…

James Warren Jones

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, James Warren Jones passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side.

Born in Brooksville, Jim lived a life full of love, laughter, service, and…

Keith Klein

Keith Klein, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 14, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, Keith lived a life defined…

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ROCKPORT — Glenn R. Johnson, 73, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Maine Medical Center. 

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 William “Bill” Scott Post

WALDOBORO — William “Bill” Scott Post, 55 of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 6, 2026. Bill passed away after a battle with ALS at the…

Avrum Weiss

VINALHAVEN — Avrum Weiss, age 72, of Vinalhaven, Maine, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 5, 2026.

Born in Manhattan, New York, August 29, 1953, Avrum grew up in…

Steven Robert Hutchings

Steven Robert Hutchings, a beloved educator, devoted family man, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75.…

Alice Marie Bowman

WASHINGTON — Alice Marie Bowman, 77, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden, where she received exceptional care, surrounded by the love of her family and the…

Adam Ralph Gordon Kennard

WALDOBORO — Adam Ralph Gordon Kennard, 52, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on July 3, 2026. Born August 3, 1973. Adam was the youngest child of…

Aileen Marcia Allen

WALDOBORO — Aileen Marcia Allen, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldoboro on July 4, 2026, with her loving husband by her side.

Born on February 17, 1948, in Chester, Vermont,…

Marshal D. Ames

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Marshal D. Ames, who left this world on June 18, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 12, 1968, in…

Cheryl Louise Dugan-Higley

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Louise Dugan-Higley, who died peacefully at her home in Appleton on June 26, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones.…

Robert M. Rosenberg, DDS

ROCKPORT — Bob Rosenberg was born in New York City on December 16, 1940. With his parents, and later his younger…

Virginia "Jinny" Roy Manning

HAPPY VILLAGE, Oregon — Virginia "Jinny" Roy Manning, passed away peacefully, 13 April 2026, surrounded by her three children in Happy Valley, Oregon where she had been living for the past three…

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BELFAST —  A Memorial Gathering for Susan H. Long, 70, of Belfast, who died on Feb, 23, 2026, will be held Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2 p.m…

Carl E. Jackson

SWANVILLE — Carl E. Jackson, 88, of Swanville, passed away at home from dementia on June 16, 2026  in Swanville, with his best friend Barry Feero by his side.…
Majorie L. Haskins Hill

ROCKPORT — I, Majorie L Haskins Hill, passed away on June 27, 2026. I was born on October 23, 1929, in Lubec, ME, to Edward M Haskins and Mary (Lawrence) Haskins.

I was predeceased by my…

Bryan E. Rolerson

Bryan E. Rolerson, 67, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Belfast on October 16, 1958, Bryan was…

Clairene Ann Mollison

KINGFIELD — Clairene Ann Mollison writes: 

If you are reading this in the newspaper, it…

Fred Nelson Clough, Jr.

AUGUSTA — Fred Nelson Clough, Jr., 79, known to most as ‘Sonnie’ passed in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

Born December 28, 1946, in…

Maitland D. Pine

ROCKLAND — Maitland D. Pine, 81, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2026, in the loving arms of his devoted wife and surrounded by his three beloved cats.

He was born October 23,…

Hester Anne Merrifield

JEFFERSON — Hester Anne Merrifield, 82, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. Born on November 25, 1943, in Jefferson, Maine, Hester was…

Kimberly Sue (Redding) Sawyer

ROCKLAND — Kimberly Sue (Redding) Sawyer, 58, passed away, Monday, June 22, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kim was born in Eastport, Maine on February 13, 1968.

Kim was…