Obituaries

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.…

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

A full obituary and service information will be…

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…

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)…

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,…

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 (…

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.

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 (…

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…

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…

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 (…

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…

Preston Levi Seekins Jr.

SEARSPORT — Preston Levi Seekins Jr., of Searsport, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on January 11, 2026.

Preston graduated…

Terri Leigh Frank

Obituary as written by the family:
Terri Leigh Frank,  58.
She died peacefully…
Edward David Lennon

BELFAST — Edward David Lennon of Belfast, Maine, and formerly of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was surrounded by…
Betty I. Johnson

LINCOLNVILLE — Betty I. Johnson, 86, passed away on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family including her dog Lily.

Born on December 12, 1939, in Sioux City,…

Richard “Red” Darby Feld Sr.

Richard “Red” Darby Feld Sr., passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026 at Togus Springs Hospice, Togus VA Medical Center, after a brief illness. Red was born on…

Linda A. Hodgkins

WEST ROCKPORT — Linda A. Hodgkins, 78, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Born in Camden on September 18, 1947…

Robinsunne

On January 10, 2026, Robinsunne passed peacefully surrounded by her children and close friends. 

Robinsunne was…

Vera Payson Mathieson

OWLS HEAD — Vera Payson Mathieson, 101, passed away surrounded by family January 3, 2026, in Rockland. Born March 17, 1924, to Harry and Ida Payson, Vera attended a one-room grammar school on…

Paul Gaudreau

UNION — Paul Gaudreau, 78, born in New London, Connecticut, on October 22, 1947, died in Union on December 27, 2025.

After growing up in Levittown, Pennsylvania, Paul moved west to Aurora,…

Gary M. ‘Dutch’ Huyser

CAMDEN — Gary M. (‘Dutch’) Huyser, 74, of Camden, passed away on January 3, 2026. Born in Milford, Connecticut, to Arnold and Virginia Huyser, and raised alongside his brothers, Jeffrey and…

Mary Marguerite Nordlie Carlson

CAMDEN — On January 4, 2026, the world lost a spirited, intelligent, kind, principled, and talented soul when Mary Marguerite Nordlie Carlson of Camden, Maine, passed away due to complications…

Adrienne Arline “Ajay” Fairfield

ISLESBORO — Adrienne Arline (“Ajay”) Fairfield, 90 years old, of Islesboro, Maine, and formerly of St. Augustine, Florida, died on December 28, 2025, in Lewiston, Maine. Adrienne moved to…

 Kelli Lyn (Thibodeau) Myrick

CARIBOU — With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Kelli Lyn (Thibodeau) Myrick.

Born on November 26, 1971, in Warwick, Rhode Island to Delman and Marilyn Thibodeau, Kelli moved to…

Harry S.A. Crockett Jr.

Harry S.A. Crockett Jr. passed peacefully on December 3, 2025 at Portland Medical Center at the age of 77.

Born in Camden on July 3, 1948, to Hazel and Harry Crockett Sr., Harry’s life was…