ROCKLAND — Jean A. Fisher, 86, a longtime resident of East Hartland, Conn., died April 16, 2015, at the Windward Gardens in Camden.

Jean was the daughter of the late John R.H. and Helen…

BELFAST — Faylene Mae Ballard, 81, born Nov. 9, 1933, on Hannan's Berry Farm, a commercial blueberry and strawberry business, passed away April 21, 2015.

She took tap dancing and baton…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Anthony Lou Gillcrist, 32, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2015, in Belfast. He was born in Jacksonville on Aug. 20, 1982, to John and Stephanie…

BELFAST — Christopher C. Day, 34, of Belfast, passed away April 20, 2015, at his home. He was born Jan. 10, 1981, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., the son of Robert and Lynn (Vigue) Day.

Chris…

BELFAST — Joseph Maurice "Joe" Johnson, 93, of Belfast, passed away April 20, 2015. He was born in St. Albans on Feb. 24, 1922, one of seven children, to Methyl (Parkman) Johnson and Merle E.…

ROCKLAND — George Nicholas "Nick" Schatzle, D.V.M., 80, died April 18, 2015, at home surrounded by his family after a long, gallant battle with Parkinson's disease.

Nick was born in…

HOPE — Janet P. Tolman, 74, died April 15, 2015, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a period of declining health.

Born in Lincolnville on April 5, 1941, she was the daughter of…

Waldoboro — Virginia Rita (Sawyer) Jackson, 98, died peacefully in her sleep April 15, 2015, at her home with her family at her side. She was born July 22, 1916, in Marlboro, Mass., daughter of…

CAMDEN — Donald D. Luneau, 79, father of Alison Johnson of Camden, died peacefully, April 18, 2015, surrounded by family, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Arrangements are in the care…

FRANKFORT and JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Anthony Lou Gillcrist, 32, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Frankfort passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2015, in Belfast.

He was a decorated veteran of the U.S…

BELFAST — Chuck Williams, 53, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly April 14, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1961, in Bangor, the son of Wayne and Shirley (Avery) Williams.

He was a…

ROCKLAND — Marguerite R. Meyer, 91, wife of Dr. John L. Meyer II, died April 2, 2015. In celebration of her life, a memorial service will be held Saturday, April 25 at 3 p.m. at St. John The…

CAMDEN — Henry Lyman Bryant, 92, passed away Feb. 23, 2015. A funeral service with military honors will be held Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at Tenants Harbor Baptist Church. The Rev. William Hickey…

ROCKPORT — A graveside service for Glendora F. Ward, longtime Rockport Elementary School teacher and wife of the late Orel H. Ward, will be held Monday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Rockville Cemetery on…

BELFAST — Debra Clements, 60, passed away unexpectedly April 14, 2015. She was born Feb. 9, 1955, in Newport, R.I., daughter of Ralph and Olive (Bartlett) Clements.

She had a passion for…

CAMDEN — John R. French Sr., 83, passed away April 12, 2015, with his loving wife and family by his side.

Born Nov. 1, 1931, in Newburyport, Mass., to John F. and Marion (Cashman) French he…

WARREN — John J. Whitehouse, 66, died peacefully April 12, 2015, with his wife by his side, following a brief illness, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

Born Jan. 5, 1949, in…

SPRUCE HEAD ISLAND — Phyllis M. Sturges, 88, affectionately known as “Nannie” by her grandchildren, died peacefully April 12, 2015, surrounded by family, at Country Manor Nursing Home in Coopers…

ROCKLAND – Derek F. Dennison, 34, died unexpectedly April 7, 2015, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Derek was a self-employed welder, working for most of his career in the automotive…

OHIO and formerly SOUTH THOMASTON — Gregory L. Bixby, 32, died unexpectedly April 10, 2015, at his home in Ohio.

Born in Lewiston on Jan. 4, 1983, he was the son of Leroy and Christine…

SOUTH THOMASTON — William D. “Billy” Laffely, 73, died unexpectedly April 11, 2015, while being Life-Flighted to Maine Medical Center in Portland after suffering a cardiac event.

Born in…

BELFAST — Donna L. (Harvey) Gordon, 66, of Belfast, passed away April 11, 2015, at Waldo County General Hospital. She was born June 12, 1948, in Frankfort, the daughter of Kenneth and Marguerite (…

WILDCAT at ST. GEORGE — William E. "Bill" Wood, 67, died April 11, 2015, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, after a period of declining health.

Born in St. George on Feb. 22, 1948…

SWANVILLE — Yvon Joseph Boutin, 79, of Swanville, passed away April 6, 2015, at his residence.

A memorial mass will be held Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m., at St. John The Baptist Parish, 10…

CAMDEN — Richard Henry Ames, 88, passed away peacefully April 11, 2015, at Knox Center For Long Term Care in Rockland, with his wife, Betty, holding his hand. Born in Camden on Oct. 4, 1926, he…

BELFAST — Janice M. (Myshrall) Tague, 88, of Belfast, passed away April 8, 2015, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements…

ROCKPORT — Joseph E. Brown, 85, husband of Anne E. Brown, died April 10, 2015, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. A complete obituary will be published later.

Private services and…

CAMDEN and LINCOLNVILLE – Adam M. Knight, 31, died March 31, 2015.

Born in Rockport on Dec. 9, 1983, he was the son of Gilbert H. Knight Jr. and Carolyn L. Graves Knight. While growing up in…

LIBERTY — Carolyn N. (Hart) Collins, 89 of Liberty, passed away April 13, 2015, at her residence. She was born May 6, 1925, in Appleton, the daughter of Frank and Sheila (Miller) Hart Sr.

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ROCKLAND — Carol Lee Elwell, 81, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully, April 8, 2015.

Born in Rockland, she was the daughter of Milton and Christine Giles Elwell. Educated locally she…

WARREN — Lori Jo Meservey, 50 , a resident of Warren, passed away April 10, 2015, at The Sussman House in Rockport, after a long illness. Lori was born July 12, 1964, in Rockland, to parents…

VINALHAVEN — Bill Brown, 56, passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2015 at his home on Vinalhaven.

Born July 1, 1959, to William H. Brown II and Patricia Ann Morrison, Bill grew up and attended…

FRIENDSHIP — Ralph William Copeland, 93, died April 7, 2015, at the Knox Center in Rockland. He was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Thomaston, to Stanley and Fannie (Grafton) Copeland. Ralph attended…

BELFAST — Loretta (Goguen) Michals passed away April 6, 2015.

Loretta will be cremated and no services will be held at this time. A private service with the family will be held at a later…

Jamieson Wiswell “Jim” Brown of Boothbay, died unexpectedly on Wednesday April 8, 2015.

Jim was born to Margaret “…

"A friendly face, a winning smile, and a person always willing to lend a helping hand—that's how we would describe Brad Drawbridge." — Dedication, 2007 Searsmont Town Report

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Richard M. Liska Sr., 84, died peacefully April 4, 2015, at home.

He was born July 23, 1930, in Stepney, Conn. His brother, Albert A. Liska Jr. died in August 1998. Richie…

ROCKLAND — Marguerite R. Meyer, 91, died April 2, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Marguerite, fondly known as Midge, was born in Danielson, Conn., the daughter of the Rev.…

THORNDIKE — Leona Frances (Orff) Esancy, 88, of Thorndike, died April 3, 2015, at Sussman House in Rockport. She was born July 15, 1926, in Waldoboro, the daughter of Ruel and Edith (White) Orff…

ROCKLAND — Priscilla Benson, 91, passed away peacefully April 3, 2015, with her daughter at her side, at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Born May 22, 1923, in Stockholm, she was the daughter of…

BELFAST — Loretta M. Michals, 85, of Belfast, passed away April 6, 2015, at Waldo County General Hospital. A graveside service will be held in July and details will be announced at a later date.…

CAMDEN and LINCOLNVILLE — Adam M. Knight, 31, died March 31, 2015. A full obituary will be published and services will be announced.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter &…

SOUTH PORTLAND — Howard Roy Taggart Sr., 90, died March 31, 2015, at the VA Medical Center at Togus. Born Sept. 24, 1924, in Camden, N.J., he was the son of Lorenzo and Lydia (Higgs) Taggart.

BELMONT — Donald Osborne was welcomed home by Jesus Christ at 3:25 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015. Don had received Christ as his personal savior about seven years ago and had the assurance that to…

AUGUSTA – Sidney E. Kaler, 85, passed away April 1, 2015, in Augusta, following a long illness.

Born in Rockland on May 19, 1929, he was the son of Elmer and Charlotte Staples Kaler. He…

LINCOLNVILLE — Christian Mark Bryant was granted his angel wings on March 30, 2015, following a long battle with cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family and friends. He…

CUSHING — Virginia Althea “Ginny” Wilson Pease, 85, passed away March 31, 2015, with her family by her side, at Quarry Hill in Camden, after a period of declining health.

Born in Rockland on…

ROCKPORT — James A. Gillchrest Jr., 88, died peacefully April 1, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Thomaston on Nov. 28, 1926, he was the son of James Sr. and Eva…

WEST ROCKPORT - Lois M. Bragg, 81, went home to be with her Lord, March 31, 2015, at her home after an extended illness.

Born in Rockland on Nov. 8, 1933, she was the daughter of Eckart G.…

CAMDEN — Orville "Bud" Jameson Jr. was born in Camden to Orville and Thereasa Jameson. The oldest of five children, he attended local schools. He left school at a young age to join the Merchant…