Obituaries

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…

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…

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. 

A complete obituary will be published…

 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…

Lloyd A. Tolman

ROCKPORT — Lloyd A. Tolman, age 87, passed away on May 22, 2026 in Mississippi. Born September 2, 1938, in Rockport, he was one of 13 children born to Donald E. and Esther Wattts Tolman.…

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It is with deep sadness that the McGrath family announces the passing of Stanton…
Estelle Beverage Libby

HOPE — Estelle Beverage Libby, age 103, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

She was born in Camden, Maine, October 9, 1922, a daughter to Leroy and Marjorie Mank Beverage. She grew up in Hope…

Harold L. Vanorse

ROCKPORT — The man, the myth, the legend, Harold L. Vanorse, passed away unexpectedly at home, with his wife at his side, on June 20, 2026.

Despite being just 73 years young, Harold lived a…

Edward Matzen ‘Ed’ Slawson

SOUTH THOMASTON — Edward Matzen ‘Ed’ Slawson, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2026 with his beloved wife and devoted cats at his side.

Born July 29, 1946 in Stamford…

Jane Small Holmstrom

WINSLOW — Jane A. (Small) Holmstrom, aka Grammy Jane, passed away peacefully in the early evening of June 19, 2026, at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn with her…
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SEARSPORTT — Donald Garrold, 94, died on April 18, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held July 18, from 1 - 3 p.m., at his…

Sarah Jean Miller

CAMDEN — Sarah Jean Miller passed away at her home in Camden on June 15, 2026 after being ill with cancer for several months. Sarah was born on October 9, 1949 in Marshfield, Missouri and was the…

Deborah Jo-Ann Winchenbach

WARREN — Deborah Jo-Ann Winchenbach, 77, of Warren, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick.

A graveside service will be held June 25, at 10 a.m., at Counce…

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HOPE — Teresa Lorraine “Terri” Thayer, 66, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home in Hope. Born in Camden, Maine, on May 8, 1960, she was the daughter of Francis and Lorraine Ott.

Dana Ernest Jackson

Dana Ernest Jackson, born on March 31, 1961, in Bangor, Maine, passed away after a battle with cancer at the Sussman House in Rockport on the morning of June 18, 2026…
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The Trask family Invites you
to a Memorial Gathering
For C. Brian Trask
To remember and celebrate his life.
It will be held on Mount Desert Island…
Wayne L. Woodbury

BELMONT — Wayne L. Woodbury, 76, of Belmont, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Portland. He was born in Camden, Maine on March 8, 1950, the son of Lloyd and…
Timothy Donald Payson

ROCKLAND — Timothy Donald Payson, 59, passed away on Chickawaukie Lake, Sunday, June 14, 2026, doing what he loved most – boating. He was born into a lobstering and boat building family February 4…

Ramona E. Ryckman

CUSHING — Ramona E. Ryckman, 89, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Born in Thomaston, on July 29, 1936, she was the daughter of Frank…

Ronald E. Murray

BELMONT — Ronald E. Murray, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Westgate Center in Bangor. Born April 1, 1941, in Brewer, he was the only child of Robert and Thelma Carpenter Murray. He…

Jean Winchenbach Winslow

ROCKPORT — Jean Winchenbach Winslow passed away January 13, 2026, four days before her 98th birthday, at Pen Bay Medical Center, after living in her own home.

She was born in Jamaica Plains…