Obituaries

Ercell S. Robishaw

ROCKLAND — Ercell S. Robishaw, 87, died Friday, June 20, 2025, at her granddaughter’s Washington home, where she had resided the past year.

Born and raised in Rockland, December 15, 1937,…

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THOMASTON — Judith E. Meklin, 84, wife of the late Donald E. Meklin, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Visiting hours will be held…

Suzanne Widener Scott

Suzanne Widener Scott died on June 21, 2025 at the age of 72 after a ten-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her passing was marked by a loving vigil of close family, including her devoted…

Denise Mary Raynes

OWLS HEAD — A memorial mass for Denise Mary Raynes, 61, who received her wings peacefully in her sleep, January 4, 2025, will be held  Monday, July 7, 2025, at 10 a.m., at St. Bernard’s…

Edwin L. Beckwith, Jr. and Maggie

UNION — Edwin L. Beckwith, Jr. “Ed”, 72, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer with his wife of 49 years, Laurie, at his side.

Born in Boston,…

Ruth M. Wade

ROCKPORT — Ruth M. Wade, 90, went peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, following a brief illness, Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born in Claremont, New Hampshire, November 4, 1934, she was the…

Jonathan  “Lonnie” Elmer James Sevon

FRIENDSHIP — Jonathan Elmer James Sevon, “Lonnie”, 51, of Friendship, passed away unexpectedly at his home with his wife at his side on June 2, 2025. Lonnie was born in Rockland on May 19, 1974,…

Ann Armstrong Guild

Ann Armstrong Guild, 91, formerly of Cushing, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Schooner Cove in Damariscotta.

A free spirit, devoted to her creative spirit, her deep faith in Christian…

Julie Haley

VINALHAVEN — Julie Haley, 61, of Vinalhaven, passed away in her home surrounded by family on the morning of May 25. She battled with cancer for years, and it is what eventually took her from us.…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — A graveside committal service for Corey D. Williams, 49, who died February 9, 2025, will be held July 1, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Village Cemetery, Dublin Road, South Thomaston.

Donald N. "Moose" Carlson

ROCKLAND — Moose Carlson, aka Donald N. Carlson, 66, passed away at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Waldoboro on September 18,…

 Virginia Bell Johns

CAMDEN — Virginia Bell Johns died peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by loving family members and a devoted caregiver whom she loved. Virginia passed away after a…

Gladys St. John Dodge Hardy

ROCKLAND – Gladys St. John Dodge Hardy, 90, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born in Montville, April 7, 1935, she was the daughter of Arthur Lewis…

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WARREN — Herbert Levi Hamblen Sr., 89 of Warren, passed away January 26, 2025.

Herbert was one of eight children…

Lillian Maureen Brown Dolloff

WALDOBORO — Having affirmed her faith many years ago, Lillian Maureen Brown Dolloff went home to meet her savior face to face on June 15, 2025.

Lillian was the daughter of former Deputy…

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SEABRING, Florida — Beatrice “Bea” (Lenfest) Maxwell, 86, of Sebring, Florida previously of Swanville, Maine, passed away May 26, 2025 at her home in…

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A graveside service for Lee C. MacFarland, who passed away on November 1, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery on Overlock Hill Road in Union. There will be…

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A memorial service for Colonel Robert “Bob” M. Wilshire, who passed away on December 7, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.…

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ROCKLAND — A graveside service for William George Butman Jr., 84, who passed away March 24, 2025, will be held Monday, June 30, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery, Rankin Street,…

Stephen A. Morang

BELFAST — Stephen A. Morang, 71 of Belfast, previously of Belmont, passed away at home on June 9, 2025 after a battle with cardiac disease. He was born on…

Betty L. Farrand

ROCKLAND – A graveside service for Betty L. Farrand, who died April 13, 2025, will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland.

Arrangements…

Sandra Stewart Whitehill

WALDOBORO — Sandra Stewart Whitehill, 81, of Waldoboro, died June 13, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Sandra was born August 1, 1943, in Damariscotta to James Stewart and Frances…

Charles M. Martin

JEFFERSON — Charles M. Martin, "Charlie," grew up in Jefferson, Maine and spent almost all his 76 years on Linscott Road. He spent the last 12 years on 4K Lane, affectionately named for his four…

 Donald Flock

ROCKPORT — Donald Flock, 89, a 25 year resident of Rockport, Maine, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 27, 2025. Born in 1935 in Elk County, KS, the youngest of four siblings, he spent his early…

Frank J. Semancik

SOUTH CAROLINA — Frank J. Semancik, 87, passed away, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was born in 1937 in Cleveland, the son of Ann Zales and Frank P. Semancik. He was…

John Paul Brooks

On the evening of May 17, 2025, Master Sergeant John Paul Brooks received his last set of orders and assignment to his final duty station. John passed away in his sleep at his apartment in Bangor…

Joseph Henry Walsh

SOUTH THOMASTON — Joseph Henry Walsh, 51, passed away on June 6, 2025, with his wife of 25 years, Charlene Walsh, by his side.

Joe was born in Rockland and attended local area schools. He…

Margaret Alice (Shanahan) Belch

Margaret Alice (Shanahan) Belch, 86, died peacefully and surrounded by family on June 2, 2025.

Born in Rutland, Vermont, on December 22, 1938, Margaret (…

Marlene J. Libby

APPLETON — A Memorial Service for Marlene J. Libby, 62, wife of Bruce Libby of Appleton, who died on March 4, 2025, will be held Friday, June 20, 2025, at 1 p.m.,…

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ROCKLAND — A Memorial Service followed by a reception for John “Jan” H. Dolcater, Jr., 94, of Rockland, who died on December 30, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 21,…

H. Allen Fernald, Jr.

CAMDEN — H. Allen Fernald passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the Sussman House, surrounded by his loving family.

Allen was born on June 1, 1932, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to…

Peter Alan Thomas

LINCOLNVILLE — Peter Alan Thomas, 73, passed away May 20, 2025. He was born August 12, …

Marchia Jean (Bickford) Firth

ROCKLAND — Marchia Jean (Bickford) Firth, 85, of Rockland, passed away peacefully at home on June 3 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Winter Harbor, Maine on April 7, 1940,…

Violet Burton

SOUTH THOMASTON — Violet Burton, 90, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. Born in Back Cove, Waldoboro, Maine on July 4, 1934, she was the daughter of William…

Christine ‘Missy’ Anne (Doyle) Povosky

HOPE — Christine ‘Missy’ Anne Povosky (Doyle) passed away at peace and with family in Augusta on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Missy was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, New York, May 19,…

Arthur R. Fish, Sr.

ROCKLAND — Arthur R. Fish, Sr., 83, went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Rockland, January 6, 1942, he was the son of Arthur Lewis and Christina Walker Bald Fish.

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ROCKPORT — A celebration of life for Alice M. Frye, who passed away April 26, 2025, will be held Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., at the St. George Grange, 32, Wiley’s Corner Road, St. George…

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BELFAST — Laurie Lynne Moulton, 56, of Belfast, Maine, passed away June 4, 2025, with her family by her side. Laurie was born April 27, 1969 in Belfast, Maine, the daughter of…

Shirley Ellen Benner

WALDOBORO — Shirley Ellen Benner, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 27, 1936, in Friendship, to Willie…

Kenneth P. Gricus

KIHEI, Hawaii — Kenneth P. Gricus, 62 of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, formerly of Camden, Maine, passed away June 2, 2025, at Maui Memorial Medical Center, from injuries sustained in a moped accident on…

Karen Lee Stearns

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Karen Lee Stearns, 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 18, 2024 from pneumonia.  Born in Camden, she was the daughter of Charles M. Stearns, Sr.…

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PORTLAND — Adam William Groth, bon June 22, 1984 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 6, 2025 from a head injury at Maine Medical Center.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on June 22,…

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CAMDEN — The Memorial Service for Thomas M. Quantrell, 72, of Camden, who died on December 20, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9 a.m., at the First…

Edwin "Ted" R. Sage II

NORTH HAVEN — Edwin R. Sage II (Ted) died at home on May 25, 2025, after almost a decade with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1937, he was the son of…

Cheri A. Haskell

CUSHING — Cheri A. Haskell, 57, died suddenly at home, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born in Waterville, October 13, 1967, she was the daughter of Charles and Shelia Quimby Barrett. Educated locally,…

Charles “Chick” Moisan Carroll

TOPSHAM — Charles “Chick” Moisan Carroll died on June 1 at his home in Topsham, Maine, surrounded by family. He was 84 years old. His wife, Ann, said that, after a long illness, he voluntarily…

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BELFAST — Stephen Wallace Underwood, 84 years, of Belfast, Maine, passed away May 30, 2025.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m., at St.…

Rhoda Silva

Rhoda Silva, treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on May 30, 2025 at the great age of 86.  

Rhoda…

Theodate “Teddy” Wilcox

CAMDEN — Theodate “Teddy” (Shute) Wilcox , 95, passed away at her home on May 21, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Prospect on June 1, 1929, she was one of 11 children born to Manley Sr. and…

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On June 28, a celebration of the long and rich life of Jane Grohs will be held at her home at 60 Simonton Road where her presence is still strongly felt. Friends and family are welcome to…