Obituaries

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CAMDEN — Marilyn D. Smith, 87, of Camden, died on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Camden. 

A complete obituary will be published later. 

Maralyn Mae Hooper

ROCKLAND — Maralyn Mae Hooper, 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Maralyn was born in Camden on April 9, 1941. She was the daughter of Harry and…

William B. Lowden

UNION — William B. Lowden, 76, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, May 10, 2025 with his family at his side.

Born in Damariscotta, November 2, 1948, he was the son of Clifton and Beatrice…

Joseph E. Forti

APPLETON — Visiting Hours for Joseph E. Forti, 92, who died December 16, 2024 at his home in Appleton, will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter &…

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ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland, who went home to his Lord and Savior November 28, 2024, will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m., at The East Union Cemetery,…

David E. Harjula

ST. GEORGE — David E. Harjula, 85, of St. George, passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a period of declining health.

He was born on November 25, 1939, to…

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OWLS HEAD — Elmer R. Witham passed away on March 3, 2025, at his home in Owls Head, Maine, surrounded by family.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11 a.m., at…

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ROCKPORT — Allen E. Huntley, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Pen Bay Hospital.

He was born in Camden to the late George A. Huntley and Patricia…

Eleanor Lucretia Melvin Miller Mitchell

WALDOBORO and DAMARISCOTTA — Eleanor L.M.M. Mitchell, originally residing in Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at her assisted living residence, Hodgdon Green, in Damariscotta, Maine on May…

Beth Denfeld Wood

TENANTS HARBOR — Beth Denfeld Wood, 71, of Tenants Harbor, Maine, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bradford “Brad” Bucklin…

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ROCKLAND — Cedric W. Long, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.

Born in Thomaston, Maine, Cedric was…

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VINALHAVEN — The graveside service for June M. Martin, 88, of Vinalhaven, who died on March 2, 2025, will be held  Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Brown’s…

Robert E. Rackliff

ROCKLAND — Robert E. Rackliff, 75, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his home in Rockland.

He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Estelle L. (Wood) Rackliff; his daughter Amy E.…

Phyllis Adelle Bowers Prescott

ROCKLAND — Phyllis Adelle Bowers Prescott, 95, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Phyllis was born at home in East…

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John Nicolas Ruf, Sept. 13, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2025.

Nick did not want a rainbow bridge sendoff. (But he did mention reconnecting with Cargo as he began a new journey.)

He…

Cheryl Anne Harding

FRIENDSHIP — Cheryl Anne Harding, a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus, entered His loving arms and received her reward on March 28, 2025.

Born May 20, 1944, to parents E. Arlene Bruns and…

Nelson A. “Sonny” Lash

FRIENDSHIP — Nelson A. “Sonny” Lash, 89, of Friendship, died May 13, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Sonny was born November 29, 1935 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Nelson J. Lash and…

Roberta Belkin

CAMDEN — The Celebration of Life for Roberta Belkin, 85, who died on December 2, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3 p.m., in the…

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CAMDEN — A graveside committal service for Tiffany Andrews, 89, who died on December 17, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Seaview…

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A celebration of the life of Anne Cronin will be held Saturday, May 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Rd., Camden, Maine. If inclement weather…

Ralph Owen Knowlton

ROCKPORT — Ralph Owen Knowlton, 96, died on May 8, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Vinalhaven on August 8, 1928, he was one of 12 children of Llewellyn and Laura (York) Knowlton. On…

Alan Lee Blackington

WALDOBORO — Alan Lee Blackington, 50, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, boyfriend, and dear friend to so many passed away peacefully early on the morning of May 3, 2025 far too soon after…

Samuel Jack Macleod

MATINICUS — Samuel Jack Macleod left this world too soon on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He passed peacefully, and unexpectedly, in his sleep on Matinicus, on the morning of what was to be his first…

Wayne 'Butch' Farley

A life celebration for Wayne 'Butch' Farley will be held May 18, 2025, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Rockland Golf Club.

Read his…

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FRIENDSHIP — A joint graveside service for Sarah “Kate/Kathy” Foster, who passed away December 7, 2024, and her father Randall “Randy” C. Foster, who passed away April 9, 2020, will be held…

John Wayne Leland

John Wayne Leland, 66, of Warren, died April 28, 2025.

Born Sept. 16, 1958, in Camden to Dale and Faye (Raynes) Leland, John attended local schools, graduating with the Class of 1976 from…

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A graveside service for Martin L. Osier, who passed away on January 13, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Evergreen Cemetery on the Medomak Road in Bremen.

For a…

James “Jim” L. Stone, Jr.

SOUTH THOMASTON — James “Jim” L. Stone, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born in Lewiston…

Tyler M. Patterson, Sr.

OWLS HEAD — Tyler M. Patterson, Sr., 33, beloved son, husband, father, coach and friend, left this world far too soon on Friday, May 2, 2025, following an unexpected medical event.

Born in…

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ZEPHRYHILLS, Florida — Oleitta MacKinnon, 103 years of age, of Zephryhills, Florida. 

Born to Theodore Eaton and Marion…

Ronald F. Spiegel

BURNHAM — Ronald F. Spiegel, beloved father, grandfather, brother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1939, in Providence, Rhode…

Phoebe Ella Chandler French

SEARSPORT — Phoebe Ella Chandler French, 78 of Searsport, Maine, made the transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 to be with…

Edna Mary Montgomery

CUSHING — Edna Mary Montgomery, of Cushing, Maine, died on April 28, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine. Born on July 16, 1939 at the Knox Hospital in…

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WARREN — A Memorial Service honoring the life of Walter William Wooster, Jr., the husband of Lynn Waldron Archer, will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Archers on the Pier, 58 Ocean…

Edwin F. “Ed” Brown

BELFAST — Edwin F. “Ed” Brown, 81, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025.

Ed was born in Morrill, Maine on January 13, 1944 to Frank and Nadine (…

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A celebration of the life of Chris Cobb will be held Saturday, June 7, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Sail Power and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, Maine. Bring…

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ROCKPORT — Anne Wright Bell, died April 29, 2025 in Rockport. She was born June 11, 1940 in Englewood, New Jersey.

Anne is survived by her husband, Nelson C. Bell of Rockport; stepson…

Michael ‘Tony’ Balser

FRIENDSHIP — Michael ‘Tony’ Balser, 68, fell asleep in the loving arms of Jesus on April 30, 2025.

Tony was born in Cleveland and his family later settled in Seville. It was there that he…

Alice K. Frye

ROCKLAND — Alice K. Frye, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Alice was born at Knox Hospital in Rockland on April 11, 1932 to James and Emma (Coltart) Kinney. She grew up…

Harvey W. Davis

ROCKLAND — Harvey W. Davis, 74, died peacefully, with his beloved wife, Racheal, at his side, Monday, April 28, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a period of declining health.…

Walter Flanders, Sr.

ROCKPORT — A graveside committal service for Walter Flanders, Sr., 63, who passed away December 11, 2024, will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Achorn Cemetery.

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Steven D. Rackliff

WALDOBORO — Steven D. Rackliff, 64, of Waldoboro, Maine sadly passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport, Maine, April 29, 2025 with family by his side.…

Blanche “Bebe” Leonard Goodwin

CAMDEN — Blanche “Bebe” Leonard Goodwin, 91, went to be with her beloved husband, Orman “Sonny” Goodwin, on April 29, 2025. Born in December 1933 to Chester and Lillian Leonard, she lived her…

Frank Basta

FRANKLIN SQUARE, New York — Frank Basta, 84 of Franklin Square, New York, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 in North Carolina.

Frank had lived…

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SEARSPORT — Mae V. (Benjamin) Dinsmore, 80, died surrounded by family on April 26,2025. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Roy H. and Mae V. (Raymond) Benjamin. She was educated…

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A graveside service  for Abbie Elaine Esancy, who passed away on December 23, 2024, will be held Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery in Appleton. There will be a reception…

Judith “Judy” Leona Paton

WALDOBORO — Judith “Judy” Leona Paton, 81, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Stan, by her side on April 26, 2025. Born on April 16, 1944, in Lynn, Massachusetts…

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WASHINGTON — William Gene Little, 81, died peacefully, with his loving sons at his side, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born August 5, 1943, at Miles…

Joshua Percy Sprague

NORTH HAVEN — Joshua Percy Sprague, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born on the island of North Haven, on February 25, 1971 and graduated from…

Margaret Mary Agnes Kiley

THOMASTON — Margaret Mary Agnes Kiley, 74, of Thomaston, Maine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2024, with her two children at her side.