Obituaries

Samuel “Sam” Edmond Charlton, Jr.

THOMASTON — Samuel “Sam” Edmond Charlton, Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, surrounded by family at the Sussman House in Rockport from complications of esophageal cancer.

Sam…

Victor N. Voss

WALDOBORO — Victor N. Voss went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26 at his home in Waldoboro, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan…

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WALDOBORO — Eleanor Margaret Groth LaFlamme, 92, of Waldoboro, passed away at her home on February 14, 2026.

Her family will honor her life privately.

Arrangements are under the care…

Linda Ann (Prescott) Willey

Linda Ann (Prescott) Willey, 64, died peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. She fought a brief battle with an…

Anita Anna DiNapoli

ROCKLAND — Anita Anna DiNapoli, 89, a woman defined by her grace, tireless work ethic, and deep devotion to her family, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport…

William Isaac Ingraham

KNOX — William Isaac Ingraham, 67, of Knox, Maine was born to Amy and Richard Ingraham on January 6, 1959, in Waterville, Maine. He passed away unexpectedly on…

Danielle M. Hopkins

WEST PARIS — Danielle M. Hopkins, 38, left this world far too soon on Monday, February 23, 2026, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Norway.

Born in Brunswick on April…

Teagan R. Cottle

THOMASTON — It is with profound heartbreak that the family of Teagan R. Cottle announces his unexpected passing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 18.

Born in Rockport, Teagan…

Gilbert “Gil” Kenneth Dare

SOUTH THOMASTON — Gilbert “Gil” Kenneth Dare, 74, of South Thomaston, passed away on February 14, 2026, with his sons by his side.

One of seven children, Gil was…

Loretta Pearl Grass

KNOX — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Loretta Pearl Grass of Knox, Maine, on February 11, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1929, in Castle…

Peter M. Ausplund

ST. GEORGE — Peter M. Ausplund, 63, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, following a long period of declining health, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in…

Helen Linda Russell

CAMDEN — Helen Linda Russell, 98, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 in her home in Camden, Maine.  She was born April 8, 1927 to Vesper and Amy (Carroll…

Prudence (Prudy) Elizabeth Gushee, aka Sarah Prudy

Sarah Prudence, aka Prudence (Prudy) Elizabeth Gushee passed away on her 77th birthday in St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on February 1, 2026 after a period of declining health…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Bryce Molloy, 72, a devoted husband, father, mentor, and accomplished businessman, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, leaving behind…

Deborah B. Lyon

We are mourning the loss of Deborah B. Lyon (64), who died surrounded by family on January 29, 2026 in Rockport, Maine. Over 3 years ago, Deb was diagnosed with Stage IV fallopian tube cancer and…

Patricia Marie (Miller) McNinch

BREWER — Patricia Marie (Miller) McNinch, 80, passed away on January 31, 2026 in her Brewer home with her husband at her side.

She is predeceased by…

Craig S. Merrifield

WASHINGTON — Craig S. Merrifield, 64, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Sussman House in Rockport.

He was born in Rockland on May 25, 1961, and spent his formative years growing up in…

Kirsti A. Fish

ROCKLAND — Kirsti Annikki Fish passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on the early morning of February 18, 2026 at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Born on September 11…

Richard Haskell

ROCKLAND — Richard Haskell, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockland on February 17. Born in 1946 to Dr. Donald and Marguerite Haskell, he attended Rockland High…

Robert D. Emery

ROCKLAND — Our beloved father and brother in Christ, Robert “Bob or Bobby” D. Emery, age 79, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving…

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UNION — Leo A. Laukka, 98, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at his home in Union. 

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ROCKLAND — Daryl E. Jordan, 70, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.

Bryan Leslie Jones

Obituary written by the family of Bryan Jones.

Bryan Jones

July 25, 1944 ~ August 26, 2025

Bryan Leslie Jones was known for his talent…

Gordon K. Winchenbach

FRIENDSHIP — Gordon K. Winchenbach, 90, of Friendship, Maine, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at the Homestead in Cushing.

Gordon was born on August 13, 1935, in Friendship,…

Emily Ford Chandler

ROCKLAND — Emily Ford Chandler, 47, a loving mother and cherished friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2026.

Emily was born September 19, 1978, at Brigham and Women’s…

Myron Jacob Feld

Written by Susanne Feld, Myron’s daughter, with love.

Myron…

Jeffrey Philip Evangelos

FRIENDSHIP — Jeffrey Philip Evangelos was born on November 3, 1952, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts—the cradle of the American Revolution. Fittingly, he entered the world on Election…

John W. Upham

THOMASTON — John “Fonzie” Upham, 80, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his closest friends after several years of failing health.

Born on…

Melissa C. Magnant

NORTH HAVEN — Melissa C. Magnant, 51, a truly special person whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 2, 2026. She had a big…

Sherri J. Carr (Kelly)

Sherri J. Carr (Kelly) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, with her loving husband by her side.

Sherri was born on May 10, 1974, at Pen Bay Hospital to her…

Paul “Gil” Merriam

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

Gil was born on August 1, 1935, and grew up in…

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.…

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…

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 (…

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…

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…