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ROCKPORT — Robert D. Bishop, 16, son of Daniel W. and Mary E. Bishop of Rockport, died March 29, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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CAMDEN — Margaret Elizabeth Shaddick Hopkins died peacefully on Good Friday, March 25, 2016, at Knox Center in Rockland, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born Dec. 15…

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FRIENDSHIP – Myra W. Lash Maxcy, 89, left this world on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2106, surrounded by her loving family, and holding the hand of her beloved brother, Paul Lash, who prayed her into…

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CUSHING — Leonard C. Ryckman, 81, passed away quietly on March 26, 2016, at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Oct. 10, 1934.

He married Ramona…

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UNITY — Hanley Edgar Nickerson, 59, of Unity, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2016. He was born in Hartland on Aug. 20, 1956, the son of the late Oscar Rodney and Doris Glennis (Mailman)…

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WARREN — Bernice “Bunny” Cassidy, 88, died peacefully March 23, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Country Manor in Coopers Mills.

Born in Springfield, Mass., on Dec. 25, 1927, she…

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WARREN — Christina "Tina" Torres-York, 45, passed away on March 18, 2016, in a tragic automobile accident in Washington.

Tina was born in Stamford, Conn., on Sept. 25, 1970, the daughter of…

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WARREN — Christina "Tina" Torres- York, 45 passed away on March 18, 2016, as a result of a tragic automobile accident in Washington.

A full obituary will be published soon.

A time of…

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OWLS HEAD — Donald J. “Bud” Chisholm, 95, died March 20, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland on Aug. 20, 1920, he was the son of Thomas H. and Gladys Joyce Chisholm.…

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ROCKLAND — Mary E. White, 69, died March 22, 2016, surrounded by her family and beloved cat, Spanky, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after an extended illness.

Born in Quincy, Mass., on…

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SEARSPORT — Pearl H. (Shute) Seekins, 94, of Searsport, passed away on March 23, 2016, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, surrounded by her family. Pearl was born on Hagan Mountain on…

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KNOX — Charles Kenneth Dow of Knox, 92, died in his home on March 21, 2016. Charles was born and raised in Milbridge.

He married Alice Pearl (James) Dow and they lived with their family in…

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UNION — Mary Butler, 74, of Union, passed away on March 21, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Mary was born March 19, 1942, in Bethel, the daughter of Paul Head and Olive Akers Head.

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ROCKLAND — George H. Keating Jr., 83, proud veteran, long-time auto mechanic and beloved husband of Nancy Huntley Keating, died peacefully March 18, 2016, following an extended illness, at Sussman…

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OWLS HEAD — Paul L. Fowles, 74, died unexpectedly on March 18, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Washington.

Born in Rockland on Dec. 9, 1941, Paul was one of 12…

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OWLS HEAD — Donald J. “Bud” Chisholm, 95, died March 20, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

A full obituary will be published.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter…

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KNOX — Marjorie (Clements) Larrabee, 96, of Knox, passed away on March 12, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport. She was born in Winterport on July 20, 1919.

She graduated from Farmington…

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GLEN COVE — Angelo Joseph Spirio, 95, husband of Annie (Rankin) Young Spirio, died March 20, 2016, at Maine General Medical Center Alfond Center For Health in Augusta.

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Hope A. Cunningham, born in 1931, passed away on March 17, 2016, due to severe injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

She was the loving daughter of George and Edna Currier, and…

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ROCKLAND — Nancy E. Mace Fuschini, 56, died March 13, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and circle of friends, following a period of declining health, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.…

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BELFAST — Harlan E. Pendleton, 78, of Belfast, passed away March 13, 2016, at Waldo County General Hospital. He was born Oct. 13, 1937, in Islesboro, the son of Clarence and Goldie Pendleton.

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UNION — John Patrick “Johnny” Berry, 59, who grew up in North Berwick, passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 1, 2016, at Crawford Commons.

Born on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 1956…

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Albert M. Crockett, 77, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after a period of declining health. Albert was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Thomaston, to parents…

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SANFORD — Evelyn M. Daniello, 67, died March 12, 2016, at her home after an extended illness.

Born in Rockland on July 22, 1948, she was the daughter of Mont T. Sr. and Doris M. Curtis…

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KNOX — Marjorie C. Larrabee, 96, of Knox, passed away on March 12, 2016. A full obituary will follow.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m., and again from 6 to 8 p.m…

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UNION — Edward B. Chavanne, 71, of Union, passed away March 12, 2016, in Rockport.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.

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WALDOBORO — Donald Lee "Don" Rand, 71, died March 12, 2016, at home in Waldoboro. He was born Aug. 14, 1944, in Glendale, Calif., to Elmer F. Rand and Gwendolyn Y. Dunn.

Don grew up in…

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CAMDEN — Trueman Walker Moore, 20, physically left this world far too soon on March 8, 2016, however his light, love, laughter and memory will forever live in the hearts of all who knew and loved…

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CAMDEN — Mabelle Vernette Cross Robarts passed away at her home March 10, 2016; she was 102. Vernette was the current holder of Camden's Boston Post Cane, presented to her in July 2014 as Camden's…

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BELFAST — Mary Rose Keyes, 67, of Belfast, passed away on March 8, 2016, in Bangor. She was born June 17, 1948, in Belfast to Anthony and Nancy (Parker) Smith.

Mary loved children and spent…

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CAMDEN — Trueman Walker Moore, 20, physically left this world far too soon on March 8, 2016, however his light, love, laughter and memory will forever live in the hearts of all who love him.

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CAMDEN — Lillian Eaton McMahon, 104, formerly of Union, died peacefully on March 9, 2016, at Quarry Hill in Camden, where she had resided for eight years. Lillian was born May 21, 1911, in Deer…

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ROCKLAND — Albert Brackett, 83, died March 7, 2016, at his home after an extended period of declining health.

Born in Peabody, Mass., on April 15, 1932, he was the son of Pearley A. and…

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LINCOLNVILLE — Lawrence A. "Tink" Wade, 89, passed away on Feb. 18, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor from complications of Parkinson's disease. Born in Rockland on Nov. 12, 1926, he…

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CAMDEN — M. David Allyn, 78, died March 3, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after an extended illness.

Born in Caribou on Aug. 3, 1937, he was the son of M. David Sr. and Elizabeth…

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THOMASTON — Victor U. Ames, 83, died peacefully on March 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at Quarry Hill in Camden.

Born in Vinalhaven on Dec. 3, 1932, he was the son of Lavon S.…

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WALDOBORO — Robert V. Gorman, 92, died March 6, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Michael and Mary Corrigan Gorman. Bob grew up in Buffalo and…

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UNION — Linda Lee Pollis, 54, died March 3, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a six-month battle with cancer. Born May 5, 1961, in Rockland, she was the daughter of Frank…

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THOMASTON — Roy J. Swanson, 81, died unexpectedly on March 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast.

Born in St. George on Feb. 7, 1935, he was…

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MAIZE, Kan. — Jeffrey Alan Hallowell, 52, formerly of Owls Head, died Feb. 12, 2016, in Kansas, surrounded by many of those he loved, after a more than 14-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral…

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CAMDEN — Dorothea Young passed away peacefully on March 3, 2016, surrounded by her sons. Dorothea was born in Bar Harbor on Nov. 22, 1928, and moved to Camden as a teenager. Dot graduated from…

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FARMINGDALE — Maurice Louis "Lou" Simmons, 82, died March 5, 2016, at the Captain Lewis Residence in Farmingdale. He was born in Friendship on May 26, 1933, to Maurice Calvin and Edna Simmons.…

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SEARSMONT — Alan "Pete" Tinker, 70, of Searsmont, passed away on March 4, 2016. Pete was born Aug. 19, 1945, in Eastport, to Helen Tinker. He graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of…

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WALDOBORO — Robert V. Gorman, 92, of Waldoboro, passed away March 6, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

The funeral mass will be held Thursday, March 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's…

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ST. GEORGE — Robert Joseph French, beloved husband of Shirley Anne French for 50 years, died March 3, 2016. He was a devoted father to his daughter Laura A. Hyson and her husband, Mark R. Hyson,…

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Carol Rackliff, 48, died peacefully Feb. 20, 2016, at the Sussman House, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous fight with breast cancer.

Carol will be remembered for her large…

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CAMDEN — Dorothea Young, 87, died March 2, 20016, in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced.

Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home &…

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CAMDEN — Marjorie O. Kelley, 90, widow of Douglas M. Kelley, passed away on March 1, 2016, at Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill in Camden. A complete obituary will be published later.

Calling…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Glenda B. Mansfield, 74, flew to Jesus on Feb. 27, 2016, as her loving family and adoring husband surrounded and held her.

She was born Sept. 29, 1941, in Lynn, Mass.

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. and BELFAST — Frank Joseph Riposta, 85, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Feb. 28, 2016, in Belfast. He was born in Kearny, N.J., on March 13, 1930.

Frank grew up in Kearny…