CAMDEN — Janet Bird Burns, 88, a longtime resident of Camden, passed away peacefully Jan. 21, 2016, after a long illness in Manchester, N.H.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 3, 1927, Janet…

Marlene Witham Creighton passed away Jan. 20, 2016, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Waldoboro, to Byron and Anna (Harkins) Witham.

Marlene graduated…

Chandler "Sandy" McGaw, 58, of Camden, was killed in a collision on the afternoon of Jan. 17, 2016. He was enjoying one of his many pleasures in life, riding his motorcycle while vacationing in…

CUSHING — Edward "Eddie Bill" Vinal, 82, passed away peacefully Jan. 21, 2016, in Camden with his loving family by his side. Eddie was born at the Lucette in Thomaston on March 11, 1933, to…

THOMASTON — Bruce A. Royer, 65, died peacefully Jan. 10, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness.

Born in Thomaston on Dec. 18, 1950, he was the son of…

SPRUCE HEAD — Therese E. Morris, 88, died Jan. 19, 2016, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, after a brief illness.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Nov. 28, 1927, she was the daughter of…

APPLETON — Mary Louise Clark, 91, of Appleton, died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2016, at Sussman House in Rockport. Mary was born April 5, 1924, in Springfield, Mass., to Francis E. and Beatrice D. (…

Gordon Hibbert Moody passed away Jan. 8, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 15, 1933, in Castine and was the son of C. Simmons Moody and Elizabeth…

AUGUSTA — Harlan George Pease Sr. passed away Jan. 16, 2016. He was born June 12, 1921, in Appleton to George and Vera (Pierson) Pease.

Harlan grew up in Burkettville and attended local…

WASHINGTON — Debra Arlene Linscott, 55, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2015, after losing her battle with kidney cancer. Debbie was born May 26, 1960, in Belfast.

She grew…

TENANTS HARBOR — Elizabeth J. Bilodeau, 82, affectionately known as “Betty Boop” to many of her friends and family, died Jan. 16, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after a period of…

NORTHPORT — Donna L. Harvey, 75, passed away Jan. 14, 2016, at Tall Pines in Belfast. She was born Nov. 9, 1940, in Brooks, the daughter of Galen and Thelma (Gibbs) Hall.

Donna loved singing…

BROOKS — On Jan. 11, 2016, Carl E. Hubbard of Brooks passed away peacefully at his home after a long, and courageous battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.

He was a husband, a father, a…

WARREN — Stephen H. Beaupre, 69, lost his valiant battle against cancer on Jan. 14, 2016. He died peacefully at the home he had built in Warren, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in…

LINCOLNVILLE — Peggy Ellis Miller, 82, died with grace on Jan. 13, 2016, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast.

Born in 1933 in Oklahoma, Peggy graduated from Shidler High School in…

BELFAST — Joseph G. Stearns, husband of Marilyn Stearns, died Jan. 15, 2016. He was born Jan. 18, 1934, in South Milwaukee, Wisc., the son of George and Philomena Stearns.

Joe joined the…

SEARSMONT — Margie Dillon Grover, 88, of Searsmont, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 17, 2016, at her home in Searsmont.

Margie was a member of Truth Baptist Church in Jefferson. She…

LINCOLNVILLE — Peggy Ellis Miller, 82, widow of Dr. John F. Miller, died Jan. 13, 2016, at Waldo County General Hospital. A complete obituary will be published later.

Arrangements are with…

SPRUCE HEAD — Elbert W. Burton Jr., known to many as Burt or Junior, friend to all he met, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Jan. 13, 2016,  at the age of 88, following a brief period of…

SEARSMONT — Evelene G. Fuller, 71, of Searsmont, passed away Jan. 14, 2016.

At Evelene's request, no services will be held.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.

CAMDEN — Mary Frances C. (Perry) Opp died Jan. 10, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Mary Frances was born in Rockland, where she attended schools until, as a teenager, she moved with…

WARREN — Mary Irene (Laukkanen) passed away peacefully Jan. 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving family,  at The Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Damariscotta on Jan. 21, 1950, Irene was the…

ROCKLAND — Steven W. Steeves, 39, died unexpectedly Jan. 12, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Quincy, Mass., on May 9, 1976, he was the youngest child and only son…

WARREN — Irene M. Torres , 65, of Warren, passed away Jan. 11, 2016.

Visiting hours are Friday, Jan. 15 from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a service at 1 p.m., both to be held at the Warren…

THOMASTON — Bruce A. Royer, 65, long-time physical plant director at Knox Center for Long Term Care, died peacefully Jan. 10, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family

Family and…

On Jan. 6, 2016, Harper Sue-Ann Wallace, newborn infant daughter of Shawn and Salina Wallace, earned her angel wings. We eagerly anticipated more joy and peace in this world when the announcement…

CAMDEN — Leeann Marie Nelson, 50, died Jan. 6, 2016, at Pen Bay Medical Center after an illness. Born in Camden on May 4, 1965, she was the daughter of Ralph E. and Peggy (Mahonen) Nelson.

…

ROCKLAND — A memorial service for Aristide “Tony” Lahey, 81, who died peacefully Dec. 7, 2015, will be held Sunday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rockland Lodge of Elks, 210 Rankin St. in…

BELFAST — Phyllis A. (Welch) Kelley, 88, passed away Jan. 11, 2016, in Belfast. She was born in Knox on March 2, 1927, the daughter of Harvey and Ella (Thompson) Welch.

Phyllis was an avid…

rockland — William Richard Wood, 86, died Jan. 9, 2016, at Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Rockland at 28 Warren St. He was the son of the late Kathryn Kirkpatrick…

BELFAST — Frederick W. Palmer, 80, of Searsmont, passed away Jan. 6, 2016, a few days before his 81st birthday on Jan. 13. He was the son of Frederick and Grace (Monahan) Palmer.

He attended…

NORTHPORT — Edward C. Elwell, 82, of Northport, passed away Jan. 9, 2016, at a local hospital with his son, Eddie Jr., by his side. He was born April 18, 1933, to George and Bertha Elwell of…

BELFAST — Carol Louise Ash passed away Jan. 3, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 17, 1950, in Burnham.

At the age of 2, Carol moved to Searsport, where she resided…

ROCKLAND — Dorothy M. Robinson, 94, died Dec. 25, 2015, with her daughter at her side, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Riverside, R.I., on March 10, 1921, she was the daughter of…

CAMDEN — Evelyn K. Crocker, 97 died peacefully Jan. 5, 2016, following a period of declining health, at Quarry Hill in Camden.

Born in Lincolnville on June 13, 1918, she was the daughter of…

TENANTS HARBOR – Phyllis M. Falla, 97, died peacefully Jan. 7, 2016, following a period of declining health, at Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland.

Born in Waltham, Mass., on June 26…

BELFAST — Daniel G. McKinnon Jr., 77, passed away Jan. 5, 2016, at his residence in Belfast.

He attended Belfast High School and worked as an over-the-road truck driver along the East Coast…

WARREN — Lynda H. Stinson, 67, of Warren, passed away peacefully Jan. 5, 2016, at home.

She was born April 23, 1948, in Newton, Mass., the daughter of Charles and Elvi Hudson.

As a…

CAMDEN — Leeann Marie Nelson, 50, died Jan. 6, 2016, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later and a service to be held in the summer will be announced.…

CAMDEN — There will be a chapel and burial service, with full U.S. Navy military honors, on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., for retired U.S. Navy Capt…

ROCKLAND — Marian P. Wikstrom, 100, died peacefully Dec. 31, 2015, at Quarry Hill in Camden.

Born in Rockland on July 8, 1915, she was the daughter of Guiliano and Angelina Armata…

WARREN — Gary W. Simonton, 76, died Dec. 19, 2015, at Woodlands Memory Care Center in Rockland following an extended illness. He was surrounded by family and in the care of an attentive,…

HOPE —Philip William Moody, 93, a long-time resident of Camden and Union, died Dec. 29, 2015, at South Hope. He was born Dec. 3, 1922, in Camden, the son of Jay and Izora (Batchelder) Moody, and…

THOMASTON — Walter K. Butler Jr., 78, died unexpectedly Jan. 2, 2016, at his home.

Born in Thomaston on Jan. 2, 1938, he was the son of Walter K. Sr. and Leone S. Courier Butler. Educated in…

ROCKLAND — Karen A. Wiggin, 45, died unexpectedly of natural causes Dec. 31, 2015, at her home.

Born in Rockland on Sept. 10, 1970, she was the daughter of Francis H. and Barbara Flanders…

Susan Brown Johanson died Dec. 27, 2015, surrounded by her family and friends at the Sussman House in Rockport. She was 61-years-old.

She is survived by her husband, David; her sons, Max and…

CAMDEN — Dr. Bernard “Bernie” Diamond, 89, died peacefully on his birthday, Dec. 19, 2015, holding the hand of his beloved wife of 30 years, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in New…

FRIENDSHIP — Michael Bowen Scarborough, 59, of Friendship, died Dec. 27, 2015, with his brothers, Chris and Matthew, at his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born Jan. 5, 1956, in…

FRIENDSHIP — Michael Bowen Scarborough, 59, of Friendship, died Dec. 27, 2015, with his brothers, Chris and Matthew, at his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

A complete obituary will…

MONTVILLE — Alison Dunton Brumby, 62, born to Virginia and William Brumby on June 29, 1953, died Dec. 23, 2015, at home in the house she built with her own hands.

Alison passed after a long…