Obituaries

Mary Ann Bryant

Mary Ann Bryant, 83, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Camden. Mary was born on July 29, 1941, to Vernal E. Glidden and Evelyn Farris Glidden. 

She worked many places in…

Louise K. Ervin

OWLS HEAD — Louise K. Ervin, 101, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine.

Born on February 1, 1924, in Wiley's Corner, St. George, Maine, she was the…

Marlene J. Libby

APPLETON — Marlene J. Libby, 62, wife of Bruce D. Libby, of Appleton, died on March 4, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a brave battle with breast…

Lynnette DeMartino Sproch

Lynnette DeMartino Sproch, 72, died on March 10, 2025 at Sussman House in Rockport, encircled by her closest loved ones. She was diagnosed with glioblastoma in…

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SEARSMONT — Stillman "Bud" W. Whitney Jr., 59, died at home on February 21, 2025, following a short illness, surrounded by family and friends. He was…

Linda J. Rose

UNION — Linda J. Rose, of Union, passed away peacefully in Rockport on March 7, 2025 with her loving husband of 27 years, Mark Hedrich, by her side. She was born to Janet C. and Raymond G. Rose on…

Ruth M. Merrifield

SEARSMONT — Ruth M. Merrifield, 88 of Searsmont, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 4, 2025. Ruth was born September 9,1936 to Lawrence and Viola (…

Gary Lewis Harper

TENANTS HARBOR — Gary Lewis Harper, 82, died peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long period of ill health. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty…

Valerie Bean

WARREN — After a valiant 4 year battle, Valerie Bean, 65, of Warren, Maine, succumbed to the increasingly aggressive cancer that consumed her body. Surrounded by the love of her son and 3 sisters…

Cameron Michael ‘Cam’ Frisone

ROCKLAND — Cameron Michael ‘Cam’ Frisone, was born on the first day of spring March 20, 2009. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side February 28, 2025. Although he battled cancer,…

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BELFAST — Catherine “Cathy” B. Pollari, 85 of Belfast, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Belfast. 

Private services will be held at the…

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BROOKLINE, Massachusetts — Anne Moran of Brookline, Massachusetts, previously of Rockland, passed peacefully on March 1, 2025 after spending the afternoon…

Clement "Pete" Huntington Dole, Jr.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Clement Huntington Dole, Jr., of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. He lived an adventure-filled 95 years.

Patricia A. Murray

Patricia A. Murray, 81, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Portland, Maine.

Born on July 28, 1943, Patricia spent her early years in Rockland, attending schools in Warren and Rockland. It…

Albert Warren Hutchinson Jr.

CUSHING — Albert Warren Hutchinson Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Rockland, October 11,…

David Wayne Day

ROCKLAND — David Wayne Day, of Rockland, Maine, passed unexpectedly in his sleep on February  21, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1963 in Hyannis, Massachusetts to Mary…

Aldeverd “Al” Robbins

UNION and APPLETON — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aldeverd "Al" L. Robbins, who departed this world on February 23, 2025 at Maine General in Augusta with his loving wife…

Douglas Charles Carpenter

ABBOT — Douglas Charles Carpenter was found deceased in Abbot, Maine on January 27, 2025.

Douglas (Chuck) was the second son of…

Reginald Robert Engstrom

LINCOLNVILLE — Reginald Robert Engstrom, 84, of Lincolnville, sadly passed away on Feb. 6, 2025 at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. Reggie was the son of…

Heidi R. Locke

UNION — In Loving Memory of Heidi R. Locke. Born September 30,1955 – February 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Heidi R. Locke, daughter of Edward and Grace…

Leon Ivan Frey

CAMDEN — Leon "Lee" Ivan Frey was born in Los Angeles, California on December 27, 1930 to parents Gertrude (Weissburg) and Frank Frey. Shortly after his brother, James Sigmund, was born, the…

Dr. Eugene P. Dalrymple

PORT CLYDE and SUN CITY CENTER, Florida — Dr. Eugene P. Dalrymple, of Port Clyde, Maine, and Sun City Center, Florida, passed away in his sleep on February 8, 2025 at the age of 103, in Sun City…

Hilma Jeanette Foster

WALDOBORO — Hilma Jeanette Foster passed away peacefully on the morning of February 17th at her home of 63 years in Waldoboro surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Waldoboro on April…

Arthur M. Andrews

CAMDEN — Arthur Morrill Andrews, 90, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Whiting on June 17, 1934, he was the son…

Joan M. Winchenbach

ROCKLAND — Joan M. Winchenbach, formally of Warren, Maine, passed away peacefully on February 9, her 95th birthday.

Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and…

Dewey 'Punky' Clifford Curtis

Dewey 'Punky' Clifford Curtis, 73, died February 15, 2025, peacefully at home.

Born in Rockland, Maine, on March 2, 1951, he was the son of Albert Leroy and Eva Mae (Richards) Curtis. He…

David R. Hoch

ROCKLAND — David R. Hoch, 95, died peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. David maintained his independence at his cherished Masonic Street home until his…

David Lee Farley

David Lee Farley, a man of boundless love, was born in Rockland, Maine, to Thomas and Charlotte Farley on August 11, 1943. He was a cherished husband…

Etta Amanda (Tucker) Walker

THOMASTON — On the afternoon of Sunday, February 16, 2025, the Lord welcomed Etta Amanda (Tucker) Walker to her permanent home in heaven.

She was born August 9, 1953, to Everett and Arletta…

Darrylyn K. Costigan

WALDOBORO — Darrylyn K. Costigan, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldoboro on February 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Lincoln, Maine on November 9…

Bill Carroll

LINCOLNVILLE — Bill Carroll, 78,  passed away on February 3, 2025.

Bill and his wife, Nancy, have lived in Lincolnville for 31 years. Their three daughters grew…

Bruce Jennings

CUSHING — Bruce Jennings, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Cushing, Maine on February 11, 2025, with his family by his side after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.

Bertha M. Luce

HOPE — Bertha M. Luce, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after a period of declining health.

Born December 29, 1932, in Rockland to Peary and Glenys…

Archie E. Mitchell

UNION — Our dad died and we are heartbroken. Archie E. Mitchell, age 94, died in the Special Care Unit at Pen Bay Hospital with peace, dignity and love on February 16, 2025 after a tragic fall at…

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APPLETON — Jason A. Gushee, 75, of Appleton, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. He was born on January 5, 1950, to Carleton Jesse and Natalie Irene (Mink)…

Ann Marie (Polk) Brown

CAMDEN — Ann Marie (Polk) Brown, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Born in Belfast on June 14, 1969, she was the youngest daughter of William and Elmore Polk. She…

Corey D. Williams

SOUTH THOMASTON — Corey D. Williams, 49, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 9, 2025, shortly after enjoying a cherished visit with his parents in Florida.

Born in Rockport on October…

Lisa Jo Nickerson

BURNHAM — Lisa Jo Nickerson, 56, of Burnham passed away on February 7, 2025, at her home after a long illness. Lisa was born May 14, 1968, the daughter of…

F. Robin Saltzman Gordon

ROCKPORT — On February 6, 2025, F. Robin Saltzman Gordon, “Flash,” age 65, of Rockport, passed at MaineHealth’s Pen Bay Hospital. She was welcomed by God’s loving embrace and was reunited with her…

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WEST ROCKPORT — Gene V. Graves, 89, of West Rockport, passed away on February 11, 2024 after a brief illness.

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Neil Perry Payson

SOUTH THOMASTON — Neil Perry Payson, 73, died peacefully, Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Born in Rockland, May 18, 1951, he was the son of Harold Herman (Dynamite) Payson and Amy Rackliff Payson…

Carole Joyce Brand

CAMDEN — Carole Joyce Brand left this earth far better than she found it 78 years ago! Carole died on January 11, 2025, after a period of declining health in Rockland, Maine. 

She was born…

Jennifer H. Leavitt

LINCOLNVILLE — Jennifer H. Leavitt, 39, passed away unexpectedly at home following a brief battle with ongoing health issues.

Born in Rockport, December 21, 1985, she was the youngest…

Ray W. Fink Jr.

Ray W. Fink Jr. passed away on February 7, 2025, at Sussman House in Rockport, aine with his wife, Deborah, by his side holding his hand. Ray was born on February…

Ava Jackson

LINCOLNVILLE — Ava Jackson, 93 of Lincolnville, Maine, passed away on February 5, 2025 at the Sussman House, Rockport, Maine. 

Ava Agnes Athearn was born October…

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There will be a celebration of life event for Cynthia Allen on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 4 - 7 p.m., at Lakehurst in Damariscotta, Maine. Friends, students, and family members are all welcome…

William S. Bird

ROCKLAND — William S. Bird “Bill”, 84, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, after a brief illness. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Bill leaves…

David Andrew Ellis

THOMASTON — Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather David Andrew Ellis, 92, of Thomaston, Maine, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. David is now reunited…

Randy A. Prock

UNION — Randy Prock passed away early February 3, 2025, with his wife, Cindy; sister Wendy; and son, Danny by his bedside at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where he had spent the final 13…

Jeff Norton

BREMEN — Jeffrey T. Norton, 75, of Bremen, died on February 5, 2025, departing this life in response to the call from his Savior, Jesus Christ, with whom he now resides for eternity. He was born…