NORTHPORT — Jeanne B. Patten, 80, died Dec. 23, 2015, after a long illness. She was born Dec. 8, 1935, the daughter of Louis and Rachel Bonin.

She worked for many years at Waldo County…

KNOX — Grace Davis Stevenson, eldest daughter of Alonzo "Lonnie" and Verna (Bessey) Davis, passed away Dec. 22, 2015, in Waterville.

At 9-years-old, Grace was driving a cut down GMC truck,…

WARREN – Joan S. White, 89, passed away peacefully Dec. 24, 2015, with her family at her side at her home.

A complete obituary will be published.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee…

SPRUCE HEAD ISLAND - Edward J. Gallant Jr., 67, former police chief in Fitchburg, Mass., for 14 years, passed away at his home on Dec. 22, 2015, after a sudden illness.

Born in Waltham, Mass…

Stewart Gardiner, 90, passed away Dec. 20, 2015, at his home.

He was born March 12, 1925, in Thorndike to the late Rufus and Laura (Bolstridge) Gardiner.

Stewart was an avid hunter and…

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

A full obituary will…

Murray Grieve Albertson a retired engineer, businessman and long-time local resident of Vero Beach, died peacefully at Harbor Chase on Dec. 20, 2015. He was 90 and married to his life soul mate,…

WARREN — Gary W. Simonton, 76, died Dec. 19, 2015, at Woodlands Senior Living Center in Rockland, following an extended illness.

A full obituary will be published.

Arrangements are in…

LINCOLNVILLE — Edward St. Charles, 81, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta.

Born Jan. 4, 1934, in Salem, Mass., he was the son of Omer and…

Jerry Savitz. 2015-1940 = 74

Jerry was born in Malden, Mass., to Abraham and Rebecca Savitz. He grew up in Belfast.

Early on, Jerry's boat, Mary R., was his first love. The…

ROCKLAND — Edna F. Earl, 87, died peacefully December 17, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Lincolnville on Dec. 13, 1928, she was the daughter…

CAMDEN — Robert Nash Hersom, 90, died Nov. 28, 2015, at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, Fla.

Raised in South Berwick, he was the son of George E. and Pearl Ellen (Butler)…

ROCKPORT — James R. Moran, 93, died peacefully Dec. 13, 2015, at Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland on Nov. 1, 1922, he was the son of James H. and Helen Ranlett Moran. After moving…

NORTHPORT — Jerry Ben Savitz, 74, of Northport, passed away Dec. 14, 2015, in his home, with his loving wife, Gail, by his side.

A celebration of life has been scheduled for Monday, Dec. 21…

ROCKLAND — Maizie Joy Newcomb, 96, a lifelong resident of Rockland, died Dec. 14, 2015, after a short illness, at the Sussman House in Rockport, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.…

NORTH HAVEN - June Collins Hopkins was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 2, 1923, to Earl Buell Collins and Virginia Grant Collins. She died at Sussman House in Rockport on Dec. 10, 2015, at age 92…

LINCOLNVILLE — Edward St. Charles, 81, died peacefully Dec. 14, 2015, at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard'…

HOPE — Geneva Pearl Hall, 90, died Dec. 10, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a brief illness. Born in Lincolnville on Oct. 3, 1925, she was the daughter of Marcellus "Crosby" and…

UNION — Michael James Strong, 71, died Dec. 11, 2015, from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Born in Lewiston on Feb. 6, 1944, he was the son of Vivan and Madora (Gagnon) Strong. He was…

DAMARISCOTTA — Mary Patricia Kernahan Buck, who worked as a social worker before marrying, raised 11 children and then returned to her career 28 years later, died Dec. 7, 2015, in Damariscotta.…

BUCKSPORT — Mary O. Grimes, 77, of Bucksport and Friendship, passed away peacefully Dec. 11, 2015, at her home in Bucksport.

Mary was born Dec. 10, 1938, in Burlington, Vt., to parents…

ROCKLAND — Maria Nickmann, 93, died peacefully Dec. 12, 2015, at Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Poland, of Ukrainian descent, on Nov. 19, 1922, she was the daughter of Vasyl and Anna…

MORRILL — Elsie I. Bowen, 95, of Morrill, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Dec. 14, 2015, in the presence of her much-loved nieces at Harbor Hill in Belfast. Elsie was born Nov. 24,…

ROCKPORT — James R. Moran, 93, died peacefully Dec. 13, 2015, at Sussman House in Rockport.

A full obituary will be released at a later date.

A celebration of James' life will be held…

ROCKLAND — Maizie Joy Newcomb, 96, wife of the late Frederick M. “Ted” Newcomb, died Dec. 14, 2015, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness, at the Sussman House in Rockport. A full…

On Dec. 13, 2015, Sandra Otey Hartley, 73, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Portland, after a gallant fight against cancer. Sondra was born, reared and educated in Memphis, Tenn.,…

BANGOR — Darrell Eugene "DC" Clapper II, 29, of Bangor, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 10, 2015. He was born Dec. 12, 1985, in Belfast.

DC, as he was fondly called, enjoyed outdoor activities…

ROCKLAND — Michael S. Gray, 39, died unexpectedly Dec. 11, 2015, at his home in Rockland. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Michael's family has chosen to remember his life…

ROCKLAND and NORTH HAVEN — June Collins Hopkins, 92, a much admired owner of the North Haven Gift Shop and Gallery, died peacefully Dec. 10, 2015. She was surrounded by her family's love, at the…

ROCKLAND — Aristide “Tony” Lahey, 81, died peacefully Dec. 7, 2015, with his wife at his side, at Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Les E. Trourtes, Canada, he was the son of Willey and…

SEARSPORT — Charlotte H. Brackett, 88, went to her eternal home peacefully on Dec. 13, 2015, with her family at her side. She has lived in Searsport for 48 years.

Charlotte was born to Leo W…

PORT CLYDE — Robert A. Dalrymple, 94, husband of the late Nancy Dalrymple, died peacefully Dec. 7, 2015, at his home.

His family will be remembering his life privately.

Arrangements…

CAMDEN — Carla Virginia Hackett Quijano, 97, of Camden, died peacefully Nov. 28, 2015, at Quarry Hill, with her children by her side. Born May 9, 1918, in Genoa, Italy, Carla led a nomadic early…

CAMDEN — Dorothy E. Lassonde Morong, 91, died peacefully Dec. 10, 2015, surrounded by her family at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Concord, N.H., on Sept. 1, 1924, she was the daughter of…

CAMDEN — Dorothy E. Morong, 91, widow of Charles E. Morong, died Dec. 10, 2015, at the Sussman House in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later.

Calling hours will be held…

HOPE — Geneva Pearl Hall, 90, wife of Robert M. Hall Sr., died Dec. 10, 2015, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center. A complete obituary and services will be announced.

Memorial gifts may be made…

RITA A. BARLOW, 91, died Dec. 7, 2015, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport after a stroke she suffered on Nov. 20, 2015. She was born in Caribou on Feb. 14, 1924, to Edward and Anna Martin…

SPRUCE HEAD — Mae E. Miller, 90, died peacefully on Dec. 8, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health.

Born in Rockland on May 31, 1925, she was the…

SEARSPORT — Daniel M. Krajack, 68, of Searsport, died Dec. 8, 2015, following an eight-year struggle with the progressive neurological disease called cortico-basal degeneration. His friend,…

NOBLEBORO — Dwight David Simmons of Nobleboro and Waldoboro passed away Dec. 6, 2015, at Togus Springs after illness. Dwight was born Aug. 3, 1949, to Stephen P. Simmons and Evelyn F. (Richardson…

ROCKLAND — Lawrence "Larry" Cole, 81, passed away quietly at his home in Rockland during the early morning hours of Dec. 2, 2015. Larry was born in East Machias on Aug. 5, 1934, to Carroll Lewis…

ROCKLAND — Kara Lee Brewer, 16, died unexpectedly on Dec. 5, 2015, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Sept. 24, 1999, she was the daughter of Shawn Brewer and Danielle Benner…

UNION — Gertrude Harriet Holden, 91, passed away on Dec. 3, 2015, at Sussman House in Rockport.

She was born Sept. 13, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Francis and Natalie Scheie Milne. Gertrude…

ROCKLAND — Eleanor W. Mathieson, 88, died Dec. 1, 2015, at Scarborough Terrace in Scarborough, where she resided the past two years.

Born in Rockland on Aug. 23, 1927, she was the daughter…

ROCKLAND — Charles P. “Pete” Wood, 86, died Dec. 3, 2015, at Glenridge Rehab Center in Augusta, after an extended illness.

Born in Rockland on Nov. 24, 1929, he was the son of Charles B. and…

SWANVILLE — Esther Isa Wadsworth, 95, of Swanville, passed away on Dec. 3, 2015, in Belfast. She was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Appleton, the daughter of Merton and Dora (Wellington) Wadsworth.

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UNION — Gertrude M. Holden, 91, died peacefully on Dec. 3, 2015, with her daughter at her side, at Sussman House in Rockport.

A celebration of Gertrude's life will be held Monday, Dec. 7 at…

OWLS HEAD – Phillip Chester “Chet” Stone, 93, died Nov. 24, 2015, at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Born in Hampton, N.Y., on May 4, 1922, he was the son of Phillip W. and Jessie E. Wilson…

ROCKPORT – John S. “Jack” McCormick Jr., 84, quietly slipped the bonds of this life, at his home on Dec. 2, 2015, following an extended illness.

Born in Starks on July 26, 1931, he was the…

TOPSHAM — Charlene Mary Perkins Strang, 95, of The Highlands in Topsham, died Nov. 30, 2015, following a short illness.

Charlene was a social worker and child custody protective worker for…