Obituaries

Alena Maude Pennington

APPLETON — Alena Maude Pennington, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, December 3, 2024, peacefully and wrapped in the love of her family.

Born in Appleton, she was…

Talma “Tami” McGinley Pratt

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Talma “Tami” McGinley Pratt, 63, of Stockton Springs, Maine passed away, surrounded by family, on Tuesday November 26, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.

Talma, known…

Jeannette Elle (Tower) Frost

THOMASTON — Jeannette Ellen "Mammie/Grammy" (Tower) Frost, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 23, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center…

James ‘Jim’ Chatterton Clayton, DDS

ROCKPORT — James ‘Jim’ Chatterton Clayton, DDS, of Camden, passed away on November 28, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born in Manhattan, New York on December 22, 1930, the only son of Dr.…

Ann Marie “Otty” Merrill

TENANTS HARBOR — On November 25, 2024, Ann Marie “Otty” Merrill passed away peacefully at home with her husband and son by her side. She had been fighting cancer for the past 18 months. She had an…

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A memorial service for Cynthia L. Stillings, who passed away on January 1, 2022, will be held Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 12 noon, at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel, 55 Cemetery Road, Berwick,…

Charles Arthur Sweetland

MONTVILLE — Charles Arthur Sweetland, of Montville, passed away November 30, 2024; surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1951 in Camden and raised…

Paul Caponigro

CUSHING — Paul Caponigro died of congestive heart failure Sunday, Nov 10, 2024.

Born in Boston in 1932, at a young age, Paul Caponigro displayed dual passions for photography and music. He…

David A. Shields

The world lost one of the good guys on Monday, November 25, 2024, with the passing of David A. Shields. “Doc”, as he was called by his beloved wife of 44 years, and “Tata” to his grandchildren,…

Daniel S. Clarke

Daniel S. Clarke’s death marks the end of an era for many of the people who knew him. He died unexpectedly on Friday morning, November 22, 2024. The truck…

Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland

ROCKLAND — Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland went home to his Lord and Savior while surrounded by family on November 28, 2024.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, November 12, 1951, Mac was the son of…

Alton E. Foster Jr.

THOMASTON — Alton E. Foster Jr., 95, of Thomaston, passed away on November 27, 2024, at Windward Gardens in Camden. He was born on May 22, 1929, to parents Alton E. Foster Sr. and Nancy L. (Moore…

Eileen Marie (Hare) Nuppula

ROCKLAND — Eileen Marie (Hare) Nuppula, 77, died peacefully, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Breakwater Commons. A dedicated teacher and avid gardener, she was talented in many things and…

Wesley R. Hooper, Sr.

WARREN — Wesley R. Hooper, Sr., 63, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly in his sleep, Friday, November 22, 2024.

Born in Rockland, November 11, 1961, he was the son of Donald and Geraldine…

Brian George Ross

BELFAST — Brian George Ross, 75, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. …

Sigrun ‘Sigi’ Thissell

FRIENDSHIP — Sigrun ‘Sigi’ Thissell, 81, of Friendship, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease with loving family by her side on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

 James Michael Price

ROCKLAND — James Michael Price, 71, died at home in Rockland, Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Born in Skowhegan, March 21, 1953, he was the son of Charles and Madelyn Whipple Price. He graduated…

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PORTLAND — Michael Sutherland Will, 81, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.

Michael was born December 2, 1942 in Rochester…

George Dwayne Parks

CONROE, Texas — George Dwayne Parks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, storyteller, and humorist, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, at…

Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield

CAMDEN — Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield, 77, of Camden, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, in Rockport after a brief illness.

Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi

THOMASTON — Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi, 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully with her husband of sixty years by her side on November 16 at her home after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s.…

Hilary Carr Jones

CAMDEN — Hilary Carr Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, November 15, 2024, in Camden, Maine, at the…

Belinda A. Chapman

SOUTH THOMASTON — Belinda A. Chapman, 72, of South Thomaston, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, surrounded by her loving family.

Born…

Albert E. Colson, Sr.

ROCKLAND — Albert E. Colson, Sr., 84, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at Pen Bay Medical Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born in Rockland on March 23, 1940, he was one of…

Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr., aged 74, passed away on October 20, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Born on July 11, 1950, Doug…

Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr.

WALDOBORO — Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr., 88, of Waldoboro, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 20,…

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ROCKPORT — Carolee M. Hyssong, age 98, died November 10, 2024, six days short of her 99th birthday.

Born in St. George, November 16, 1925, she was the daughter of Ralph H. and Gladys L.…

Violet Boggs Martin

On October 20, 2024, in God’s embrace and with the love of her dedicated family in her heart, Violet Boggs Martin concluded her journey on this earth.

Born February 28, 1935 to Leland and…

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ROCKPORT — Jane T. Frantz, 76, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on October 15, 2024. Born December 20, 1947 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late William O. Tracy Jr. and Isabel Curry…

Tess Joanne Reidy

VINALHAVEN — Tess Joanne Reidy passed peacefully in the arms of her family on November 9th at 8 o’clock in the morning.

Born in Rockport, June 21, 2003, Tess fought her entire life against…

Helena M. ‘Lena’ Randall

CUSHING – Helena M. ‘Lena’ Randall, 93, passed peacefully, Friday, November 8, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Born in Rockland, July 27, 1931, she was the daughter of Freeland…

Lee C. MacFarland

UNION — Lee C. MacFarland, 85, of Union, died surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2024 at his home, after a brief illness. Lee was born November 25, 1938 in Rockland to Elston and…

Brian D. Leonard

CAMDEN — Brian D. Leonard, 78, of Camden, husband of Nancy Leonard, died on November 3, 2024 in Boston. 

A complete obituary will be published later…

Jeffrey Samson

GORHAM — Jeffrey Samson, 75, passed away peacefully at the Gorham House in Gorham on November 4, 2024. He will be remembered by family and friends for the many adventures they shared as well as…

Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse

LINCOLNVILLE — Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse, 89, went home to be with his Lord, and his beloved wife Janet, on October 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brockton…

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UNION — Beloved and fiercely devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Nathan R. Pease, Jr., went on to Glory on Nov. 2, 2024. Nate would always quote…

Alan Dana Sewall

SOUTH THOMASTON and JENSEN BEACH, Florida — With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alan Dana Sewall, 83, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born in Rockland, Maine, September 9, 1941, he…

Barbara Marie (Gushee) Borzoni

WALDOBORO — Barbara Marie (Gushee) Borzoni, 91, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on Oct 29, 2024.

Doris Charlotte Johnson

ROCKPORT — Doris Charlotte Johnson of Rockport, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 25, 2024 at the age of 105.

She was born in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York on Dec. 30, 1918 to…

Steven H. Piper

TROY — Steven H. Piper, age 63, of Troy, Maine, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Eastern Maine Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in…

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KNOX — Calvin R. Clark, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Knox with his family and his dogs. 

There will be a celebration…

Roger Francis Yattaw Sr.

SPRUCE HEAD — Roger Francis Yattaw Sr. passed away on the anniversary of his birth, surrounded by loved ones at the Sussman House.  

Born in Rockport in the early morning hours of October…

Julia L. Tupper

ROCKLAND — Julia L. Tupper, died peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the Sussman House in Rockport, just one day shy of her 88th birthday. Born in Rockland,…

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on October 23, 2024. She was celebrated with laughter, tears and love. She…

Carl D. Waterman

WALDOBORO — The world lost an excellent brother, uncle, friend, and machinist as Carl D. Waterman passed away at home in Waldoboro on October 25, 2024, after a period of failing health. Carl was…

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PITTSFORD, New York — Craig Newbold Parsons, 74, of Pittsford, New York, beloved husband to Sandra Parsons, died October 22, 2024, suddenly on the family property in Tenants Harbor, Maine.

Dana James Simmons

ST. GEORGE — Dana James Simmons, 88, of St. George, Maine, passed away October 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Rockland, Maine on June 25, 1936, to Ivan H. and Doris (Murphy)…

Carole Sue Burnham

ROCKLAND — Carole Sue Burnham, 79, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.

Carole was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 10, 1945 to the…

Katherine S. Reed

WALDOBORO — Katherine S. Reed, 43, of Waldoboro, joined the loved ones she missed so much on October 19, 2024.

Katie was born on June 13, 1981, in Augusta, Maine to her parents, Ronald and…