Obituaries

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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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.

Craig S. Merrifield

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

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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

Gordon K. Winchenbach

FRIENDSHIP — Gordon K. Winchenbach, 90, of Friendship, Maine, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at the Homestead in Cushing.

Gordon was born on August 13, 1935, in Friendship,…

Bryan Leslie Jones

Obituary written by the family of Bryan Jones.

Bryan Jones

July 25, 1944 ~ August 26, 2025

Bryan Leslie Jones was known for his talent…

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ROCKLAND — Kirsti A. Fish, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

A full obituary and service information will be released at a later…

Emily Ford Chandler

ROCKLAND — Emily Ford Chandler, 47, a loving mother and cherished friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2026.

Emily was born September 19, 1978, at Brigham and Women’s…

Myron Jacob Feld

Written by Susanne Feld, Myron’s daughter, with love.

Myron…

Jeffrey Philip Evangelos

FRIENDSHIP — Jeffrey Philip Evangelos was born on November 3, 1952, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts—the cradle of the American Revolution. Fittingly, he entered the world on Election…

John W. Upham

THOMASTON — John “Fonzie” Upham, 80, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his closest friends after several years of failing health.

Born on…

Melissa C. Magnant

NORTH HAVEN — Melissa C. Magnant, 51, a truly special person whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 2, 2026. She had a big…

Sherri J. Carr (Kelly)

Sherri J. Carr (Kelly) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, with her loving husband by her side.

Sherri was born on May 10, 1974, at Pen Bay Hospital to her…

Paul “Gil” Merriam

ROCKLAND — Paul “Gil” Merriam, 90, passed away peacefully, with family by his side at his home in Rockland on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Gil was born on August 1, 1935, and grew up in…

Frank E. Post

OWLS HEAD — Frank E. Post, 81, died peacefully at his home in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Born in Rockland, June 15, 1944, he was the son of Ralph E. and Luella Snow…

Gary A. Snowden

BELMONT — Gary A. Snowden, 84, passed away February 2, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 15, 1941 in Harmony, Maine, son of Anson and…

Michael S. Willis

WASHINGTON — Michael S. Willis, 79, of Washington, passed away at his home on January 25, 2026. He was born on May 20, 1946, in Rockland, Maine, the son of Walter and Gloria (Bridges) Willis.…

Rosanne L. Ausplund

TENANTS HARBOR — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosanne L. Ausplund, who passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and pets on January 25, 2026, at the age of…

Robert Eugene Sommers, Jr.

DAMARISCOTTA — Robert Eugene Sommers, Jr., known as Bob or Coach, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2026, in Damariscotta, Maine. He was born on November 2,…

Richard L. Robbins

Richard (Dick, Papa) L. Robbins, 85, passed away with his family by his side on January 30, 2026. He was born June 21, 1940, in Belfast to Winifred (Rich)…

Beth Hyler

Beth Hyler, 73, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

She was born on July 23, 1952, in New Britain, Connecticut, the daughter of Thomas and Winifred (…

Katherine E. (Johnson) Bouchard

WEST GARDINER — Katherine E. (Johnson) Bouchard, 73, of West Gardiner, passed in the early morning of January 29, 2026. Our Mom, Mimi, Gram, Partner, Daughter, Sister,…

Benjamin Hardy

LINCOLNVILLE — Benjamin Hardy, 61, of Lincolnville, Maine died suddenly at home on January 20, 2026. Born in Camden on May 27, 1964, he was the son of Willard ‘Swiss’ Hardy, Sr. and Nancy (…

Terry L. Colson Sr.

THOMASTON — Terry L. Colson Sr., 71, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 26, 2026. Terry was born in Rockland, January 21, 1955, the son of Edward and Flora (Roscoe) Colson.

Sarah Allan Ogilvie (Clark) Hart

WILTON, Connecticut — Sarah Allan Ogilvie (Clark) Hart, age 88, died on January 18, 2026, in Wilton, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family.

Alice Fiske Hilliard Billheimer

WALDOBORO — Alice Fiske Hilliard Billheimer, 85, of Waldoboro, passed away on January 28, 2026 due to complications relating to Parkinson’s disease with Lewy Body Dementia. She is survived by her…

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ROCKLAND — Carlton F. Murphy, 66, of Rockland passed away on January 7, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.

A complete obituary will be published later and a…

David Linwood Hildings

VINALHAVEN —David “Bam Bam” Linwood Hildings, age 58, of Vinalhaven, Maine, died at his home on January 25, 2026.

David is survived by his parents, Richard “Dickie” Hildings of Vinalhaven (…

Stephen Delbert Morrison

ROCKLAND — On Thursday, December 11, 2025, Stephen Delbert Morrison, 93, passed away peacefully, attended by loved ones.

Stephen was born in Rumford, Maine to Delbert Joseph Morrison and…

Paul William Moody

Paul William Moody, 60, died January 23, 2026 at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta.

Paul was born December 10, 1965 in Brunswick and raised by John C. Moody, Jr. and Barbara…

Joseph Hebert Martin

VINALHAVEN — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Hebert Martin. Joseph, 37, of Vinalhaven, Maine, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Joseph was born on…

Ann E. Mitchell

MATINICUS and ROCKLAND — Ann E. Mitchell, 78, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, following 30 year battle with Lupus.

Born in Portland, February 23…

Colleen Margaret Morang

In Loving Memory of Colleen Margaret Morang, 73, a Courageous Spirit and Beloved Friend.

Born in Rockland, Maine, Colleen passed peacefully at Maine General Hospital in…

Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver

ROCKLAND — Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver, beloved worldwide as 'The Lobster Lady,' passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after 105 years of inspiring all who knew her story.

Born…

Joshua Barshinger

Joshua Barshinger, 35, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026. A devoted husband, proud father, loyal son, loving brother, and true friend, Josh lived his life with heart, humor, and an…

Dorothy L. ‘Dot’ Carroll

VISITATION UPDATE — Due to the impending storm, visitation for Dorothy ‘Dot’ Carroll will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the West Rockport Baptist Church, Park Street,…

David A. Dickey

CAMDEN — David A. Dickey, 71, of Camden, checked out of this world the way he lived in it, on his own terms, with a healthy dose of stubbornness, and leaving behind…

Timothy John Larrabee

UNION — Timothy John Larrabee, a beloved son, brother, father, and master plumber, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Union, Maine, at the age of 65. Born on April 4, 1960, in Rockland…

Jean E. Winslow

ROCKPORT — Jean E. Winslow, 97, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Jean will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Village Cemetery,…

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OWLS HEAD — Brenda Walsh, 70, passed away, Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. Brenda was predeceased by her husband Ronald Walsh and survived by her daughter Krista…

Lee Houghton

UNION — Lee Houghton, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away January 17 at the age of 76.  

Lee was born in Washington DC, although he spent most of his life in…

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STOCKTON SPRINGS — Peter J. Flanagan Jr, 65 of Stockton Springs, passed away April 26, 2025, at Waldo County General Hospital. 

"Please call the funeral home with…

Kenneth Linwood Grey

TENANTS HARBOR — Kenneth Linwood Grey, 84, of Tenants Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and stepson.

Kenneth was born in Plymouth…

Denise M. Pearse

WALDOBORO — Denise M. Pearse, 74, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, December 29, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, January 24, 1951, she…

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CAMDEN — Bruce W. Ives, 81, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor. Born on June 11, 1944, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Kenneth and Adella Ives, Bruce spent his…

Robert “Bob” S. Norton

ROCKLAND — Robert “Bob” S. Norton, 83, beloved husband of Cindy Norton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026.

In accordance with Bob’s wishes, there will be no…

Evelyn Gregory (Crockett) Anderson

WARREN — Evelyn Gregory (Crockett) Anderson, 88, passed away at home on Sunday, December 14, 2025 with her loving family at her side.

Born on September 18, 1937 in Camden, Maine, Evelyn…

Charles Brian Trask

ROCKLAND — Charles Brian Trask, of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age…

Karl E. Gerstenberger

BRUNSWICK — Karl E. Gerstenberger passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 7, at Thornton Oaks in Brunswick, Maine. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, May 5, 1937, Karl grew up in Andover and…