Obituaries

Dorothy “Dorrie” Stockton Getchell

After almost a century of varied experience, Dorothy “Dorrie” Stockton Getchell passed peacefully on March 31 at age 96, surrounded by family all round. It was a bright spring day with sunlight…

Dorothy C. Bunker

HUBBARDSTON, Massachusetts — Dorothy C. Bunker, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2026. Though born in…

Jean I. (Hamm) Howard

Jean I. (Hamm) Howard, 91, passed away on April 6, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Swanville, April 2, 1935, the daughter of Cyrus and Daisy (Arbuckle) Hamm…

Ruth MacDonald Adams

NORTH HAVEN — Ruth MacDonald Adams, born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Helen Victoria Reed and Argyle Augustus MacDonald, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, on North Haven, Maine, at the age…

Gabrielle Wicklow

CAMDEN — Gabrielle Wicklow, 78, beloved wife of Joseph F. Wicklow, of Camden, died on April 2, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in New York, New York, she was…

LeRoy W. “Jr.” Genthner

LeRoy W. “Jr.” Genthner, 72, died April 3, 2026, at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital – Miles Campus in Damariscotta.

Jr. was born July 30, 1953, in Waldoboro to LeRoy W. Genthner and Phyllis M…

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LINCOLNVILLE — Jean F. Lewis, 72, wife of Raymond J. Lewis of Lincolnville passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center Special Care Unit, after a long and courageous fight…

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CUSHING — Murtel W. Simmons, 92 of Cushing, passed away at Windward Gardens in Camden on April 4, 2026.

The family has chosen to honor Murtel with a private graveside service.

In…

Shirley J. Hooper

THOMASTON — Shirley J. Hooper, 89, died peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, following a period of declining health.

Born in Rockland on October 28, 1936, she was the daughter of Richard…

Judy Hopkins

BONITA SPRINGS, Florida and NORTH HAVEN, Maine — Judy Hopkins, 83, of Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2026.

Judith Ann Athearn was born January 5, 1943, to…

Cheryl (Cherry) Isabelle Short-Lee

WARREN — We have lost another angel. Cheryl (Cherry) Isabelle Short-Lee, 75, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, from a brain aneurysm on April 3, 2026.

Cherry was born in 1950 in…

Kenneth A. Grover

ROCKLAND — Kenneth A. Grover, 99, died peacefully, with family members at his side, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Augusta on March 7, 1927, he was the son of N.…

Gertrude Margaret Foltz

NORTH HAVEN — Gertrude Margaret Foltz, 87, passed away peacefully, with her loving husband by her side, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, following a period of…

Ernest Adams Hooper

WASHINGTON — Ernest Adams Hooper passed away at his home in Washington on Thursday, March 26, surrounded by his loving wife and his daughters. Ernest was born on September 12, 1933, in Liberty,…

Judith A. ‘Judy’ Weeks

SOUTH THOMASTON — Judith A. ‘Judy’ Weeks, 85, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, following a period of declining health, Monday, March 30, 2026 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.…

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BELFAST — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline Heroux of Belfast, Maine. Caroline was born to Charles Wing and Cora (Thompson) Wing, June 30, 1934, in Gardner,…

Christine Roberts Maxcy

ROCKPORT — Christine Roberts Maxcy, 91, of Camden, died March 30, 2026 at Sussman House Rockport after a brief illness. She was born in Rockland on June 25, 1934, the daughter of Christopher S.…

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CAMDEN — Hugh R. McKellar, 76, passed away peacefully on March 24 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at 3 p.m., at the…

Maureen Richard

CAMDEN — Maureen Richard, 89, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Maureen grew up in Vassalboro, Maine, alongside her sister, Betty,…

Gary Lee Leighton

UNION — Gary Lee Leighton, 78, of Union, Maine, passed away on March 23, 2026, at a hospital in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Alison Norton Montgomery

CAMDEN — Alison Norton Montgomery (born Janet Alison Norton) of Camden, died March 24, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Portland and was the daughter of R. Thompson and Janet P. Norton.…

Nancy Lee Smith

WALDOBORO — Nancy Lee Smith, 73, died on March 27, 2026, at her home in Waldoboro surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born July 20, 1952, in Rockland to Douglas Knowlton and Clara Church…

Christopher K. Conner

APPLETON — Christopher Kevin Conner, 67, of Appleton, died way before he’d planned on March 22, 2026. He left with a long list of things he wanted to do,…

Warren A. Conary

ACTON — Warren A. Conary, 73, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a lengthy period of declining health.

Warren was born in…

Cynthia Ames Rogers

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Ames Rogers. Born on August 12, 1947, Cindy passed peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday…

Gail A. Yamello

CUSHING — Gail A. Yamello, 86, passed away on March 22, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on October 6, 1939, in Augusta, Maine, Gail was the daughter of George Corbett and Arlene (Worthing) Snow…

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ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida — Arthur Y. Crockett, 80, of Camden Maine and Dade City, Florida, took his last breath on the evening of Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

A full obituary, including…

Margaret "Gram" Archer

CUSHING — Margaret "Gram" Archer, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born in South Thomaston on April 28, 1935, she was the…

Ethel Chandler Ames

Ethel Chandler Ames, age 91, born March 27, 1934, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was a member of…

Earland Terry Goodhue

Every Spring I sneak into my neighbor’s garden to filch some newly sprouted asparagus. This Spring I plan to do likewise but it won’t be the same because my…

Susan Hilyard Long

BELFAST — Susan Hilyard Long, 70, of Belfast, died on February 23, 2026 at her home in Belfast. Born in Belfast on November 10, 1955, she was the daughter of C.D. George…

Barbara "Bobby" Sweitzer

ROCKPORT — Barbara "Bobby" Sweitzer, 89, of Rockport, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born on November 14, 1936, in Gowanda, New…

John Eli Terry

LINCOLNVILLE — John Eli Terry, of Lincolnville, passed away peacefully on March 18; he was 81. Born on February 27, 1945 in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of Mildred Claspill Terry and…

Alexander VanDyke Armentrout

ROCKPORT — Alexander VanDyke Armentrout departed this earth on March 17, 2026. Eldest son of James Sylvester and Dorothea Virginia Armentrout, he was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12…

Delphina Ann Norwood Stred

OWLS HEAD — Delphina Ann Norwood Stred (Ann) died peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Owls Head, Maine. She was born in Warren, Maine, the daughter of Leroy Hastings Norwood and Avis Newman Norwood.…

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CAMDEN — Georgia H. Mahonen, 97, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Quarry Hill in Camden.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Victoria Watts

ROCKPORT — After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Victoria Watts made her final requests for her family to be with her. She spent her last hours with her loved ones by her side and did things her…

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CAMDEN — Muriel Hannan, 86, of Camden, died on March 6, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

A private family service will be…

Barbara Hawkins Haupt

ROCKLAND — Barbara Hawkins Haupt, born July 12, 1936, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, with family by her side.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware to Walter and Muriel Churchman, Barbara…

Stephanie Elaine Schloegel

UNION — Stephanie Elaine Schloegel, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on February 27, 2026 in Rockport.

Born in Encino, California, on January 8, 1945, and growing up in California,…

Joel Tozier

Joel Tozier, 78, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1947, and lived a life marked by service, hard work, and deep love…

Ronald Ralph Bickford

Ronald Ralph Bickford, 93, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, after a brief illness, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.

He was born February…

Geoffrey L. Bosser

HOPE — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geoffrey L. Bosser, who left this world on December 26, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 23, 1955, in Rockland, Maine, Geoffrey was a…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Captain George D. Kibitz, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, surrounded by the echoes of a life well-lived.

Born in…

John G. Flower Sr.

APPLETON — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John G. Flower Sr., who left us peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on May 4, 1962, in Camden, Maine, John was a…

June Pauley

WALDOBORO — June Pauley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 6, 1948, to Merritt…

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WASHINGTON — Amy Lyle Johnson, 44, died on March 4, 2026 at her home in Washington, Maine.

Amy was born October 24, 1981 in New London, Connecticut. She grew up in the town of Moosup and…

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BUCKSPORT — Helen Levesque, of Bucksport, passed away March 6, 2026 in Bangor.

Services have been entrusted to Direct Cremation of Maine.