Obituaries

Derek Hance O’Brien

PORTLAND — Derek Hance O’Brien, 42 of Portland, Maine, passed peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on August 25, 2025. His beloved cat, Kiwi, by his side.

Derek was born on December 11…

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ROCKLAND — David J. Landry, 72, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Houlton, May 13, 1953, he was the sixth of…

Melody Pabst Schubert

ROCKPORT — Melody Pabst Schubert, of Rockport, died on August 20, 2025, at Breakwater Commons. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Warren, plus two step-brothers and their families in…

Michael S. Simonton

HENRICO, North Carolina — Michael S. Simonton, 77 of Henrico, North Carolina died April 15, 2025 at Autumn Care Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, North Carolina…

Edgar M. Post

SPRUCE HEAD — Edgar M. Post, 104, died peacefully with his loving family at his side, Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Sussman Hospice House.

A full obituary will be published.

To…

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BELFAST — Ronald H. Dow, 92, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024 in Belfast, Maine.  

Per Ron’s wishes, there were no services.…

Arlene D. (Varney) Harriman

BELFAST — Arlene D. (Varney) Harriman passed away on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Belfast, Maine. Arlene was born in Camden, Maine on October…

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MONTVILLE — Richard Peavey, 50, of Montville, Maine, passed away on August ​22, 2025.

Arrangements have been entrusted to ​R​iposta Funeral Home in…

Viola C. Wheeler

BELFAST — Viola C. Wheeler passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born to Leander Canning and Iva (Wing) Canning on May 6, 1928.

Ellen Nancy Teele Wiggins

JEFFERSON — Ellen Nancy Teele Wiggins, 82 of Jefferson, passed away on the evening of Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the MaineHelath - Lincoln Hospital in…

David Langdon

David Langdon, 62, passed away peacefully after a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to family. He recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his…

Charlie Zeiner

A Celebration of Life Open House in honor of Charlie and Dorcas Zeiner will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Mulligans, at Rockland Golf Club, 10 Old County Road, Rockland…

Russell E. Campbell

WALDOBORO — Russell E. Campbell, 78, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness. Russell was born…

Allen P. Holmes

ROCKLAND — Allen P. Holmes, beloved father, friend, and champion, passed away on August 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Allen was born on April 18, 1963, in…

Euretta E. Myers

ROCKLAND — Our family would like to share the loss and honor Euretta and all she contributed to her family, friends, community and pets.

Euretta E. Myers, 93, passed away peacefully in her…

Peter M. Williams

SEARSMONT — Peter M. Williams, 66, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Newburgh.

A full obituary will be published, with information regarding a gathering for friends and relatives.

 Lauren M. ‘Lolly’ Barnes

THOMASTON — Lauren M. ‘Lolly’ Barnes, 75, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Born in Rockland, December 7, 1949, she was the daughter…

Manley Eaton Rogers

It is with sorrow, as well as deep gratitude for the life he lived and the years he shared with us all, that the family of Manley Eaton Rogers announces his peaceful…

Colleen Ann (Cook) Oxton

BELFAST — Colleen Ann (Cook) Oxton went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2025 following a long illness. She was born on November 11, 1956 to Paul R. Cook…

Walter “Bub” Ash

BELFAST — Walter “Bub” Ash, 55, of Belfast, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 3…

Levern A. Kelley

WALDOBORO — Levern A. Kelley, 53, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025, in Waldoboro. Known by many as Bernie, she was a warm, loving, and generous soul…

Robert Arthur McMullen

Robert Arthur McMullen, fondly known as B.O.B. spelled backwards, passed away at his home in Georgia, December 17, 2024, in his 89th year. He was born September…

Marlene L. Luce

WALDOBORO — Marlene L. Luce, 88, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on August 13, 2025.

She was born in Waldoboro on September 28, 1936, to Elmer…

Naomi ‘Nomi’ Ruth Seastead

WALDOBORO — Naomi ‘Nomi’ Ruth Seastead, 70, passed away peacefully after multiple battles with cancer, surrounded by her loving family on August 11, 2025.

She was born on December 19, 1954…

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SEARSPORT — ​Sally Thornton, 75, of Searsport, Maine, passed away on August ​14, 2025.

Arrangements have been entrusted to ​R​iposta Funeral Home in…

William M. “Bill” Deptula

CAMDEN — William M. “Bill” Deptula, 94, considered himself middle aged, since he planned to live to the age of 122. Realty came in on August 9, 2025 at the age of 94.…

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A celebration of life for Thomas U. Tedeschi, who died Jan. 3, 2025, will be held at 3 p.m., Aug. 23, at the American Legion, 91 Pearl Street, in Camden.

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CAMDEN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Anthony Harwood, age 55, of Camden, Maine, who left this world peacefully on August 5, 2025. Mark was a kind…

Peter Creighton Armstrong

FRIENDSHIP — Peter Creighton Armstrong, 68, died unexpectedly on August 10, 2025, in his home in Friendship, Maine.

Peter was born on October 16, 1956, and grew up in Winchester,…

James Work Fullilove

James Work Fullilove, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 77.

Jim lived a life most people only dream of—adventurous,…

Robert Stearns Briggs

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Robert Stearns Briggs, 81, lovingly known as ‘Bob or Cappy’, died peacefully with his devoted family by his side on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from complications of Parkinson'…

Isobel M. Young

BELFAST — Isobel M. Young, 88, of Belfast, passed away after a brief illness at the home of her daughter on August 6, 2025. Isobel was born on February 11, 1937,…

Rosalie Gleason

NORTH APPLETON — Rosalie Gleason, 95, died peacefully in the loving care of her family, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born in Camden, January 9, 1930, she was the daughter of Elwyn S. and Mary…

Valerie Jean Corbett

AUGUSTA — Valerie Jean Corbett passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2025. She was born September 19, 1968, to Walter “Mike” Matson and Nancy Reed Murch.

She…

Albert Martin Severson

WALDOBORO — Albert Martin Severson, 92, of Waldoboro, passed away August 4, 2025. Albert was born June 14, 1933, in Waldoboro to Andrew Martin Severson and Gertrude Haskell Severson. He grew up in…

Floyd A. Montgomery, Jr.

ROCKLAND — It is with profound sadness that the family of Floyd A. Montgomery Jr., affectionately known as "Bud," shares the news of his passing on July 29, 2025. He was our beloved husband,…

Janet Winstanley Ray

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LINCOLNVILLE — Janet Winstanley Ray, born February 26, 1954, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, passed away this past October. Daughter of the late John and…

Morton F. Tarbox, Jr.

SPRUCE HEAD — Morton F. Tarbox, Jr., of Spruce Head, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the home of his son and daughter-in-law at the age of 90 on August 5, 2025.

Morton…

Bradford R. Gregory

ROCKPORT — Bradford R. Gregory, 82, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the Sussman House surrounded by his daughter and granddaughters.

Born on May 27, 1943, in Rockland, Bradford…

Robert Ernest Oakes, Sr.

VINALHAVEN — Robert Ernest Oakes, Sr., 80, husband of Catherine (Ames) Oakes, died on July 23, 2025 surrounded by close friends and…

Shawn J. White

BELFAST — Shawn J. White, 47, of Belfast, passed away August 4…

Gary D. Spaulding

ROCKLAND — Gary D. Spaulding, 71, of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Born on February 20, 1954, at Knox Hospital, Gary was the son of Philip E…

ROCKLAND — Joan M. Winchenbach, 95, died February 9, her 95th birthday. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 150 Broadway, Rockland…

Alfred E. Luce

HOPE — Alfred E. Luce, 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 28, 2025 after a period of declining health.

Born July 26, 1928, in Union to Leroy and Geneva Mears Luce…

Donna Lee Ranquist

THOMASTON — Donna Lee Ranquist, 76, of Thomaston, passed away on July 31, 2025, at Penbay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born on February 25, 1949, in Rockland, Maine, Donna was the daughter…

Derek Michael Randall

ROCKLAND — Derek Michael Randall, aged 42, of Rockland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2025. Born on July 15, 1983, Derek dedicated his final years to working at Hannaford, where he…

Mary B. Gammon

On the morning of July 31, 2025, after a brief illness, Mary B. Gammon peacefully left this life to live in eternal peace with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mary was born March 13,…

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APPLETON — A graveside committal service for Glenn F. Mitchell, 70, who died February 5, 2025, will be held August 11, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, Overlock Hill Road, in Union, Maine.…

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Sharon L. (Goding) Romanow, 77, of Belfast, passed away July 30, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She could no longer breathe on her own and her heart was…

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David B. Parkhurst Jr.

Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his father - was born in Belfast, Maine to Caroline Colwell and David B. Parkhurst Sr. on a chilly day in January 1953. By the time…