Obituaries

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LIMINGTON — Laurie Creighton Allen, 74, lifelong educator and beloved “Nana,” passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 31, 2026, surrounded by her devoted and loving family after a brief and…

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David Allen Small, Sr., 77, of Waldo, passed away August 29, 2026. 

His care has been entrusted to Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast, Maine.

Gerald Malcolm Jackson

SOUTH THOMATON — Gerald Malcolm Jackson, 76, known as “Jerry” to friends and family, passed away at his home on August 18, 2026.

Born on February 27, 1950, Jerry was the son of Malcolm and…

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ROCKLAND — A memorial gathering for Jerald W. Carr, 81, of Rockland, who died on March 24, 2026, will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, from 12 - 2 p.m, at War Memorial American Legion…

James Max Friesland

ROCKPORT — James Max Friesland, “Max”, 93, died peacefully at home in Rockport, Maine, on August 10, 2026. Max was a devoted husband and a loving father, with an endlessly curious mind,…

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BELFAST — John R. Neal, 72, passed away on August 8, 2026 in Belfast, Maine.

Joyce Hills

UNION — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Hills, of Union.

Despite living with the ever-increasing effects of dementia, Joyce never lost her wit or sass. She…

Douglas Leonard Powell

THOMASTON — Douglas Leonard Powell, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, just a few days after celebrating his 91st…

Robert “Bob” E. Jordan

AUGUSTA — Robert “Bob” E. Jordan, age 90, died Thursday, August 27, 2026 at his home following a short illness. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 31, 1936, a son of the late George…

Evelyn (Blaisdell) Radivonyk

 

Evelyn (Blaisdell) Radivonyk, passed away on August 14, 2026, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center; she was 101 years old. She was the third daughter of the late Russell Blaisdell…

Scott Aaron White

WALDOBORO — Scott Aaron White, 58, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on August 26 surrounded by his family. He rests victoriously after repeatedly beating expectations from a rare form of brain…

Kenneth Charles Sylvester

ROCKLAND — It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Charles Sylvester, who passed away peacefully at Pen Bay Medical Center on August 21, 2026, his 82nd birthday.…

Beverly L. Faustini

ST. GEORGE — Beverly L. Faustini, 90, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at Bella Point Assisted Living Facility in Camden, following complications from Alzheimer's. She was born March 1,…

Anne Adams Collins

 

NORTHPORT — Anne Adams Collins, of Northport, Maine, passed away August 23 at the age of 88. Anne was born in Belfast and raised in Farmington. After graduating from Farmington…
Michael Paul Trask

 

WINTERPORT — Michael Paul Trask, “Iron Mike”, 74, of Winterport, Maine, passed away on August 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on March 17, 1952, in Old…
Lloyd Roberts

 

 

ROCKPORT — Lloyd Roberts, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died on August 12 during the total solar eclipse, after having endured…

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GARDNER, Massachusetts — Robert "Bob" Whiting Gifford II, 73, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home, with his wife by his side. Born in…

William Marion Roney

ST. GEORGE — William Marion Roney passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026 at Maine Medical Center in Portland at the age of 85 with his wife and daughters by his side. William, most knew him…

Alfred S. Osgood

VINALHAVEN — Alfred S. Osgood, “Al” or “Big Al,” 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, August 14, 2026, at his home in Vinalhaven. In his family, in the commercial…

Gresham Benjamin Williams

CAMDEN — Gresham Benjamin Williams, 50, of Camden, passed away on July 22, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born July 15, 1976, in Camden, Maine, to parents Phillip Williams and…

Joy Early Gifford

ROCKLAND — Joy Early Gifford, 78, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

She was born July 16, 1948, in Grenada, Mississippi, the daughter of the…

Enid Dana

ROCKLAND — Enid Dana passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Breakwater Commons where she had lived for the past three years. She had endured a long…

Janet (Plummer) Witherspoon

ROCKLAND — It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Janet (Plummer) Witherspoon, who peacefully passed away on August 18, 2026 at Sussman House Hospice in Rockland, at the…

Susan Jean (Christie) Hickey

CAMDEN — Susan Jean Hickey, 67, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Maine Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. 

Susan was the daughter of Thomas and Carol Christie…

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TENANTS HARBOR — Deborah S. Frieder, 78, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 17, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born Deborah Lynn Simmons on December 3, 1947, in Rockland, Maine,…

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YARMOUTH — Philip Farrar Harris, 75, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the Coastal Manor in Yarmouth.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026,…

Margaret “Peggy” Lillian (Feyler) Libby

THOMASTON — Margaret “Peggy” Lillian (Feyler) Libby, 89, passed peacefully Saturday, August 15, 2026, at home after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Peggy was born in…

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BELMONT — Lovena Morse, 75, of Belmont, passed away August 13, 2026.

A Memorial service will be held Friday, August 21, at 11 a.m., at Riposta Funeral Home,…

Maxine F. (Teeney) Curtis

 

BELFAST — Maxine F. (Teeney) Curtis, 87, of Belfast, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Brooks, Maine, on May…
Lawrence W. Kimmich

WALDOBORO — Lawrence W. Kimmich, a long-time resident of Waldoboro, passed away on August 17, 2026, at Coves Edge in Damariscotta. 

He was born in New Jersey to Otto and Elizabeth…

John James Gilliland, Jr.

SOUTH THOMASTON — John James Gilliland, Jr., 90, a man with a twinkle in his eye, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Sussman House in…

Austen Tyler Jackomino

THOMASTON — Austen Tyler Jackomino, born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on February 19, 1990, to Kimberly Kramer and Robert Jackomino, spent his childhood and teen years immersed in the coastal waters he…

Alexander Crosby Ludwig

HOPE — Alexander Crosby "Alex" Ludwig, 74, of Hope, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, holding the hand of his loving wife, with his sister, Linda, and…

David McCurdy

 

BELFAST — David McCurdy, of Belfast, Maine, passed peacefully surrounded by those who loved him after making the courageous decision to let nature take its course following a long…
Howard “Budge” Walen

A memorial service for Howard “Budge” Walen, 88, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 28, 2026, will be held Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Camden Congregational Church,…

Debbie J. Johnson

 

PEMAQUID — Debbie J. Johnson, 66, of Pemaquid, passed away at home on August 11, 2026 with family by her side. She was born July 30, 1960 in Rockland, Maine, a…
Paul Francis O’Brien

CAMDEN — Paul Francis O’Brien, 92, of Camden, Maine, devoted husband and father of three sons, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family after a lengthy illness.

Paul was born…

Phillip James Young

CUSHING — Phillip James Young, 87, of Cushing, passed away on August 9, 2026, after a brief illness at Windward Gardens in Camden, Maine.

Born on January 30, 1939, Phillip was the son of…

John G. Crabtree Sr.

WARREN — John G. Crabtree Sr., 91, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. He leaves behind an extraordinary life of service, hard work, family, friendship, laughter — and more…

Claudia Ann Bragdon Sherman

 

BELFAST — Claudia Ann Bragdon Sherman, 85, of Belfast, Maine, passed away on August 5, 2026. Born on October 12, 1940, in Belfast, Claudia lived a life full of warmth,…
Amos M. Benner

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Amos M. Benner on July 26, 2026, at his family camp in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. He was 47 years old and a lifelong resident of St.…

Patricia "Patty" L. DuBay (Maker)

Patricia "Patty" L. DuBay (Maker), 72, passed away peacefully August 9, 2026, in Seaford, Delaware, six weeks after being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer.…

Heinz Robert Lehmann

LINCOLNVILLE — Heinz Robert Lehmann, 97, of Lincolnville, Maine, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1929, in Zofingen, Switzerland, the only child of Walter Lehmann…

Martha L. Vogel

CAMDEN — Martha L. Vogel, 87, of Camden, died on August 8, 2026 at the Sussman House. 

A complete obituary will be published later. 

Frank J. Langley

ROCKPORT – Frank J. Langley, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Rockport.

Frank will be laid to rest privately at Seaview Cemetery…

Alden J. Robbins

 

SEARSMONT — Some people measure life by accomplishments. Those who knew Alden J. Robbins understood that he measured his life by the people he loved, the adventures he…

Darlene Sharon (Orff) Hale

WASHINGTON — Darlene Sharon Hale (Orff) passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus at her home, Thursday, August 6, 2026. Darlene was a woman of great faith and while she was not anxious to…

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WALDOBORO — Arnold W. "Bill" Achorn, 93, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 1, 2026.

Born on October 11, 1932, in Waldoboro, Bill…

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ROCKPORT — A memorial service for Josephine P. McAlary, 102, will be held Monday, August 24, 2026 at 2 p.m., followed by a reception at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 11 White…

Neill Clayton Peterson

 

BELFAST — Neill Clayton Peterson, of Belfast, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, with his wife, brother-in-law and caregivers by his side after five years of living with…