Obituaries

Raymond Augustus Young

 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and Papa, Raymond Augustus Young, who left us on August 24, 2026, at the age of 81, after a…
Roger Hufsey

VINALHAVEN — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Hufsey, 79, of Vinalhaven, Maine. Roger passed away after months of courageously battling congestive heart failure,…

Arthur W. Bartlett

ST. GEORGE — Arthur W. Bartlett passed away on the morning of September 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Born March 19, 1945, in Rockland, to Norris C. and Marion A. Bartlett, he grew up on Old County…

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A Celebration of Life for Lloyd Roberts, MD, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m., at 140 Porter St., in Rockport. Parking is at the Lakeview Presbyterian…

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CAMDEN — Jimmy Leroy Hall, 83, of Camden, Maine, passed away on September 11, 2026, in Camden, Maine.

Alan Crosby Pease

The Honorable Judge Alan Crosby Pease, 95, passed away on Sept. 2, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family.

Known as “Al” to family and friends and “Dubda” to his grandchildren, he was born…

Julie Anne Thiessen

 

CANON CITY, Colorado — Julie Anne Thiessen, 66, unexpectedly passed away on August 4, 2026, in Cañon City, Colorado, from heart failure. She was born on September…

Anthony Louis Lapio

 

BURNHAM — Anthony Louis Lapio, 35, of Burnham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2026, after being involved in a tragic automobile accident in Albion, Maine.…
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There will be a community gathering on Saturday, October 3, at 3 p.m., at Bay Chamber, 5 Mountain Street in Camden, to celebrate the life of Sarah Jean Miller, a longtime Camden resident who…

Patricia "Patt" Ann Chen

The family and friends of Patricia (Patt) Ann Chen will forever miss her. Patt died on July 21, 2026, at Maine Medical Center at the age of 64, following a sudden collapse at her home in Camden,…

Maxine D. Seekins

 

Maxine D. Seekins passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, after a period of declining health, she was 83 years old.
 
Always a worker, Maxine’s…
Mary Ann “Mickey” (Brown) McKeever

PRESCOTT, Arizona — Mary Ann “Mickey” (Brown) McKeever, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, musician, educator, nurse, volunteer, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on…

Mary Lee Sutton Merrill

 

ROCKLAND — Mary Lee Sutton Merrill, 100, of Breakwater Commons, Rockland, Maine, died on Friday morning, September 11, 2026. Born on December 6, 1925 in Wilmington, Delaware…

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CAMDEN — A Memorial Service for Bette L. McFarland, 81, of Camden, who died on July 17, 2026, will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Congregational…
Judith Campbell Smith

CUSHING — Judith Campbell Smith, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Judith was born on July 27, 1935, at Knox Hospital in Rockland…

Vera Ann (Wentworth) Northrup

UNION — Vera Ann (Wentworth) Northrup, better known as Ve, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after a brief bout of pneumonia. She spent her final days in hospice, surrounded by the…

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ROCKPORT — A Memorial Service for David P. Jackson, 95, of Rockport, who died on June 7, 2026, will be held Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 4 p.m., at the Camden…

Alonzo R. Dorr Sr.

ROCKLAND — Alonzo R. Dorr Sr., affectionately known as Al or Lonnie, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on September 6, 2026. He was 87.

Born on May 4, 1939, in…

Edward “Ned” Leopold Gruener

CAMDEN — Edward “Ned” Leopold Gruener, 92, of Camden, died at his home on August 30, 2026. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 9, 1933, he was the son of Leopold and Margaret (Lyman ) Gruener…

Beverley Marie (Higgins) Ingraham

 

KNOX — Beverley Marie (Higgins) Ingraham, 97, of Knox, was born September 3, 1929, and died September 8, 2026. She was the daughter of Maurice and Nola (Berry…

Henry Millard Cook Jr.

 

Sergeant First Class Henry Millard Cook Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.), 76, born December 14, 1949, in Belfast, Maine, went to rest with his wife on September 7, 2026. He passed away at his…
Sadie E. (Gammon) Burr

WARREN — Sadie E. (Gammon) Burr, 92, of Warren, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at Bartlett Woods in Rockland. 

Sadie was born April 21, 1934, in Thomaston, the daughter…

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ROCKLAND — Elizabeth "Betty" H. Knight, 99, widow of John L. Knight, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at Bartlett Woods in Rockland.

She was born in Rockland, Maine, on September…

Jane Barbara Grant Tootill Jackson

SOUTH THOMASTON — Jane Barbara Grant Tootill Jackson, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Jane was born on May 27, 1930, in Somesville on Mt. Desert Island and grew…

Frank J. Langley

ROCKPORT — Frank J. Langley passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on August 6, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Rockport, Maine. Frank was born in London, England, on November 16, 1929…

Joseph Diprete-Digioia

Our Joseph, dear son, brother, grandson, friend, teammate, heaven uncle...born with seablue eyes into my arms, his life of joy, kindness, and human fairness. Joseph Diprete-Digioia, born…

Steven Donoso

COTACACHI, EcuadorSteven Donoso, 69, passed away at his home in Cotacachi, Ecuador, on 24 August, 2026. Steve was a graduate of College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, and…

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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…

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…

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…