Obituaries

Daniel Joseph Nodar

CAMDEN — Daniel Joseph Nodar, 29, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025,…

Janet Ann Shea

PORTLAND — Janet Ann Shea, 90, of Portland, formerly of Tenants Harbor and Newton, Massachusetts, passed away on October 12, 2025, in the three-decker home on Munjoy Hill belonging to her daughter…

George Cleaves

FRIENDSHIP — The Cleaves family is sad to relay the passing of their patriarch, George Cleaves, on Sept. 29, 2025.

George M. Cleaves Jr. was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on Sept. 2,…

Melissa Ann Hartman (Stover)

BELFAST — Melissa Ann Hartman (Stover), 46, of Belfast, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by her daughters…

Willis 'Will' R. Berry

WARREN — Willis 'Will' R. Berry, 95, of Warren passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Born March 7, 1930, in Warren, he was…

Denise R. Senay

CUSHING — Denise R. Senay, 62, died peacefully, with her loving family at her side, Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockport, October 26, 1962, she…

Helen M. Ludwig

THOMASTON — Helen M. Ludwig, 86, died October 10, 2025, at her home in Thomaston surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born April 7, 1939, in Camden to Fred Leland and Theresa Gray Leland.…

John "Vinnie" Bowlus

John V.G. Bowlus "Vinnie" was born June 19, 1945 in Salem, New Jersey to David E. Bowlus and Louise Marie Greene Bowlus.

Vinnie’s childhood was spent in Far Hills, New Jersey, which was at…

Wayne Edward Hilt

ST. GEORGE — Wayne Edward Hilt, 81, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House with his family by his side, Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-…

Michael James Atherton

BUCKSPORT and ORONO — Michael James Atherton, 34 of Bucksport and Orono, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2025.  

Michael…

Megan Nicole Kilbreth

WALDOBORO — Megan Nicole Kilbreth's life began on June 14, 1989, born to Sheldon (Ted) and Sherry Hodgdon. She is the younger sister to Troy Hodgdon and Sarah Winchenbach, the baby of her family…

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KNOX — Evelyn Waterman, 90, of Knox, died peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Gray Birch Long Term Care in Augusta. She spent her final weeks being pampered by…

Adelaide Albright

WALDOBORO — Adelaide Albright, 27, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born Gavin Stephens, March 12, 1998, to John and Becky Stephens, Addi was the baby of the family for a long time…

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BELFAST and PORTLAND — Manley Eaton Rogers, 98, peacefully passed from this life on August 9, 2025, in Portland.  

A…

Linda Lufkin Kaler

WARREN — Linda Lufkin Kaler, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, July 5, 1950, she was the…

Pauline S. Grover

ROCKLAND — Pauline S. Grover, 98, died peacefully, following many comforting visits with her family at her side, Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. Born in Portland on…

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CAMDEN — Friends, family and neighbors are invited to a Celebration of Life, Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3 - 6 p.m., at the Sea Dog Brewing Company in…

Mark Baron

ROCKLAND — With heavy hearts and warm memories, we announce the passing of Mark Baron, who left this world on September 2, 2025, just shy of his 66th birthday.

Born on September 19, 1959,…

Dorothy "Dottie" C. Grant

ROCKLAND — Dorothy "Dottie" C. Grant, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland on…

Ruth E. Low

ROCKLAND — Ruth E. Low, 99, passed away peacefully, September 18, 2025, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, November 26, 1925, she was the daughter of Almon and…

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Soule

UNION — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Ann Soule, who left this world on September 25, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on May 7, 1964, in Gloucester,…

Elmer Perkins

BELFAST — Elmer Perkins, 96, of Belfast, passed away on October 2, 2025 in Bangor. He was born on November 8, 1928 in Hull's Cove, Maine, the son of Raymond and Gladys (…

Joseph DiPrete-Digioia

Joseph DiPrete-Digioia

Born September 7, 1989

Sat down in the grass next to his race trail, October 4, 2003.

We miss Joe's laughter, thoughtful discussion, his joy and love…

Sally E. Edwards

ROCKLAND — Sally E. Edwards, 89, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. Born in Rockland on December 31, 1935, to Ralph and Anna (Thomas) Norwood, Sally…

Linda Dean

UNION — With a heavy heart, we share the news of Linda Dean’s passing on September 27, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born to Clifford and Eleanor (Sylvester) Achorn on August 29,…

Judy and John Sherman

Join friends and neighbors Sunday,…

James R. Stewart

James R. Stewart passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Jay was the beloved husband to his…

Robert D. Flanders

ROCKLAND — Robert D. Flanders, 85, died peacefully, with his daughter at his side, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Born in Rockland, August 28, 1940, he was…

Norman Stacey

JACKSON — Norman Stacey, age 70, of Jackson, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. 

Norman was…

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TOGUS — Bradley C. Putnam, 77, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Togus VA Hospital with his wife of 57 years and his children by his side.

Paul Herbert Chilles

VINALHAVEN — Paul Herbert Chilles, 90, of Vinalhaven died on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Vinalhaven Eldercare. Born in Vinalhaven on January 18, 1935, he was the…

Nathalie "Nat" Barlow Witham

OWLS HEAD — Nathalie "Nat" Barlow Witham, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her beloved home on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Born on November 20, 1946, to Albert L. and Estelle…

Ted Haber Jr.

BELMONT, Maine and LAKELAND, Florida— Ted Haber Jr., 74, formerly of Belmont, Maine, passed away suddenly August 28, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida. Ted was born in Albany,…

Donald E. Wiley

ROCKLAND — Donald E. Wiley, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Breakwater Commons, surrounded by his loving wife, Gerry; his sister, Sue; and his sons, Christopher and…

Richard Young

ORONO — Richard Young was born to Roy Young, Sr. and Edna Young in Searsport, Maine on March 14, 1954. He passed away at Orono Commons on September 17, 2025.

Max Scholz

CAMDEN — Max Scholz, 92, captain of the schooner Audacity, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home in Camden. He shared his life with his…

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BELFAST — Barbara "Kay" Ouradnik, 84 of Belfast, passed away September 21, 2025. 

Funeral services have been entrusted to Riposta Funeral Home,…

Carolyne Mae Perkins

ROCKLAND — Carolyne Mae Perkins, 90, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday, September 17, 2025. After 26 years, she is now reunited with her soulmate, Preston, and her girls Susan and…

Anne Dubraska Britt

ELLSWORTH — Anne Dubraska Britt, passed away peacefully September 13, 2025 in Rockland, Maine. Anne was born on January 15, 1943 in White Plains, New York, to Richard and Sally Dubraska.

Joan Ellen Griggs

AUBURN — Joan Ellen Griggs (nee’ Smith, formerly Wyper), 98, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. A hard working and hardy…

Cynthia Jayne Field

Cynthia Jayne Field, 84, died September 7, 2025, at Maine Health Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport. Cindy was born February 22, 1941, in Rockland to Hilliard Robinson Spear and Ada Francis (Coleman)…

Judy Ann Brzytwa Burgess

BOOTHBAY — Judy Ann Brzytwa Burgess, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Barters Island, Boothbay, Maine, surrounded by her family on September 16, 2025.

Born September 22, 1941, in…

Michael Paul Butler

We are saddened to announce the passing of Michael Paul Butler, who was born on August 28, 1958. Mike passed away on August 16, 2025.

Mike was a natural comedian and…

Wayne A. Duguay

ST. GEORGE — Wayne A. Duguay, 68, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the home he shared with this beloved wife, Nancy.

Born in Rumford, August 16, 1957, Wayne grew up in Mexico,…

Alex C. Colson

ROCKLAND — Alex C. Colson, 38, died Friday, September 5, 2025 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Rockport, August 1, 1987, Alex he was raised by his…

Amanda Elizabeth Dabrio Barnes

NOBLEBORO — Amanda Elizabeth Dabrio Barnes, 54, passed away on September 12, 2025, at her home in Nobleboro. Amanda was born October 17, 1970, in Camden to Jack and Linda Dabrio. She grew up in…

Priscilla Irene Packard

WASHINGTON — Priscilla Irene Packard, 90, of Washington, passed away on September 11, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Priscilla was born March 5, 1935 in Washington to John A. Babb and Alma…

Eleanor Foster Durgan

WALDOBORO — Eleanor Foster Durgan, of Waldoboro, Maine, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 77.

Born in North Conway, New Hampshire, to…

Robert Arthur Beck

NOBLEBORO — On the morning of September 13, 2025 Robert Arthur “Bob” Beck, 94, of Nobleboro, Maine passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord in the comfort of his own home.

Bob…

Vance M. Wells, Jr.

ROCKLAND — Vance M. Wells, Jr., 95, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1 p.m…