Obituaries

David P. Jackson

ROCKPORT — David P. Jackson, 95, of Rockport, died on June 7, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

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Lewis "Lou" Dyer

ROCKLAND — Lewis "Lou" Dyer, 79, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home in Rockland.

He was born in Rockland on March 17, 1947. Raised in Owls Head, Lou graduated from Rockland…

Linda Lufkin Kaler

There will be a Celebration of Life for Linda Lufkin Kaler, who passed away on October 6, 2025.
 
Family and friends are invited to join…
Lawrence “Bub” Way

Lawrence “Bub” Way, 95, a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Lawrence was born on April 20, 1931, in…

Carl B. Wood

ROCKPORT, Maine and JENSEN BEACH Beach, Florida — Carl B. Wood, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, friendship, and devotion to family. Born on September 15, 1936, in…

Stephen F. Alley

ROCKPORT — Stephen F. Alley, 95, formerly of Rockland and Rockport, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Stephen was born May 31, 1930.

A memorial service at St. Peters Episcopal Church will…

Helen E. (Joy) Mylen

AUBURN — A memorial service for Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, who passed away on February 20, 2026, will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110…

Barbara Ann Nash Gushee

OWLS HEAD — Barbara Ann Nash Gushee, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 24, 1933, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, she was…

Robert Charles Bentley

ROCKLAND — Robert Charles Bentley, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. 

A graveside committal service will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, at 2 p.m.,…

Harlan E. ‘Buster’ Cochran

WALDOBORO — Harlan E. ‘Buster’ Cochran, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at home with his loving family at his side.

Born on February 26, 1935, in Rockland, he was the son of Frank…

Nancy Marie Neville Angelos

UNION — Nancy Marie Neville Angelos, age 72, passed away on May 28, 2026, surrounded by love after a life defined by kindness, humor, and deep care for others.

She was born on March 6, 1954…

John H. Burnham

CAMDEN — John H. Burnham, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born on September 27, 1935, in Biddeford, Maine, he was the son of Harry J.…

Carlton F. Murphy

ROCKLAND — Carlton F. Murphy, 66, of Rockland passed away on January 7, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness. Born on December 27, 1959, in Houlton, Maine, he was the…

Phyllis Florence Edwards Baker

CAMDEN — Phyllis Florence Edwards Baker, 94, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Rockport, Maine, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 25, 1931, in Auburn, Maine,…

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CAMDEN — Linda M. Kupka, 84, of Camden, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Linda’s family will honor her life privately. Condolences and memories may…

William "Bill" Forti

William "Bill" Forti, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in East Boston to the late John and Margaret (Kevin) Forti, Bill lived a…

Martha Helen (Wood) Leach

UNION — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Martha Helen (Wood) Leach, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who died…
Paul W. Anderson, Sr.

TENANTS HARBOR — Paul W. Anderson, Sr., 91, died peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Ericka was with him, honoring his wish to be surrounded by love in his…

Eva Dagmar Burns

UNION — A graveside service for Eva Dagmar Burns, 90, who died December 7, 2025, will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Post/Sunny View Cemetery in North Warren. A Celebration of Life…

Bradford C. Rankin

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026.

Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith. 

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.

at 10:00 am A graveside committal service will be held…

Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver

ROCKLAND – A graveside service for Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver, beloved worldwide as 'The Lobster Lady,' who passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after 105 years of inspiring all who…

Craig W. Wotton

FRIENDSHIP — Craig W. Wotton died at home surrounded by family on May 27, 2026. Born on January 14, 1945, to Beatrice (Delano) and Myron Wotton, Craig lived his entire life in Friendship, Maine,…

Terry W. Brackett

SOUTH THOMASTON — Terry W. Brackett passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. He went home to be with his mother. Born in Rockland, June 8, 1959, he was the son of…

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UNION — A graveside committal service for Aldeverd “Al” Robbins, who passed away on February 23, 2025, will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Pine Grove Cemetery on Pine Grove Lane…

Robert “Robbie” Thomas Hinchey

WARREN — Robert “Robbie” Thomas Hinchey, of Warren, passed away peacefully in hospice care on April 27 surrounded by family. 

Robbie was born June 24, 1949 at the Portsmouth Naval…

Joanne L. Rasmussen

WARREN — Joanne L. Rasmussen, 71, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born on May 11, 1954, in Waterville, she was the daughter of Lewis and Louise (Tyler)…

Taygan Jamal McAllister

ROCKPORT — It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that the family of Taygan Jamal McAllister announces his passing on May 12, 2026, at the age of 20, as a result of injuries sustained in a…

Ronald Anderson

There will be a Celebration of Life for Ronald Anderson, who passed away on April 11, 2026. Friends and family are invited to join us for an afternoon of remembrance at…

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A graveside service for Sharon Levensaler, who passed away on December 1, 2025, will be held June 13, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the Orff’s Corner Cemetery in Waldoboro.

Arrangements are under the…

Carolyn Eva Staples

OWLS HEAD — Carolyn Eva Staples, 84, of Owls Head, Maine, embarked on her ultimate journey into the horizon where the sky converges with the sea, surrounded by loved ones, on May 6, 2026, in…

Melvin J. “Mel” Williams

WALDOBORO — Melvin J. “Mel” Williams, 73, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Born on January 1, 1953, to Harold and Dora Monroe…

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LINCOLNVILLE — A memorial service for Judith Young Rolerson, 83, widow of Peter Rolerson, who died on Dec. 15, 2025, will be held  Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 2…
Frank "Sonny" Herbert Whiting

SEARSPORT — Frank "Sonny" Herbert Whiting passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family and caregivers, and is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior. He was 90 years old.

Richard Leland "Dick" Trask

FRANKFORT — Richard Leland (Dick) Trask, 87, of Frankfort, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with his daughters,…

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LINCOLNVILLE — A graveside service for John L. Richards, Sr., who died on November 22, 2025, will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10 a.m., at…

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CAMDEN — A graveside service for Alison Montgomery, 95, of Camden, who died on March 24, 2026, will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the…

Natalie Louise (Wall) Sylvester

OWLS HEAD — Natalie Louise (Wall) Sylvester passed away peacefully in her sleep May 20, 2026 at the age of 97.

She was born at Dresden, December 15, 1928, the daughter of Harold and Mary (…

Don Erik Gjertsen

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — Don Erik Gjertsen, an artist, avid golfer and former resident of South Thomaston, Maine, died on May 1 at the age of 83.

Born…

Tyler Ryan Ellsworth

BELFAST — Tyler Ryan Ellsworth, 27, of Belfast, passed away on May 7, 2026. 
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Tyler was an old soul who…
Thomas W. Lloyd III

ROCKPORT — Thomas W. Lloyd III, 88, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family in Rockport, Maine, on November 29, 2025.

Tom was born on November 1, 1937, in New York City. He was the…

John E. “Junior” Murray IV

THOMASTON — John E. “Junior” Murray IV, 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Thomaston on May 18, 2026.

 John was born in Camden, New Jersey on May 9, 1967. He was the son of John…

Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll

WEST ROCKPORT — A graveside committal service for Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll, 90, who passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, January 14, 2026, will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2…

Donald J. Kanicki

ROCKLAND — Donald J. Kanicki was born to Anthony and Lillian Kanicki in Bay City, Michigan on February 19, 1939. One of thirteen children Don excelled in school and athletics, accepting a…

Bradford C. Rankin

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026. Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.

A graveside…

Richard Elmer Royer, Sr.

Richard Elmer Royer, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 in the Inverness Florida Citrus Hill Care Center.

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CAMDEN — Bruce W. Ives, 81, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter…

James "Jamie" Harding MacMillan

BELFAST — James "Jamie" Harding MacMillan, of Belfast, beloved partner…
Bradley D. Wiley

TENANTS HARBOR — Bradley D. Wiley, 91, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center. Born in St. George, January 2, 1935, he was the youngest son of Rodney and Anna Watts…

Katherine Browning Migliorato

CAMDEN — Longtime Camden resident Katherine Browning Migliorato passed away peacefully at Sussman House Hospice…