Obituaries

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ROCKLAND — Ivan C. Rawley, 72, died peacefully Jan. 28, 2015, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

Born Oct. 14, 1942, he was the son of Alfred and Frances Rawley. Growing up in…

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CAMDEN — Jean-Louise (Peterson) Knowlton, 79, passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2015, at Sussman Hospice House in Rockport after a lengthy illness.

Jean was born July 4, 1935, in North…

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THOMASTON — Carol Leadbetter Manson, 69, wife of George P. Manson, entered into rest Jan. 20, 2015, in the comfort of her beloved home following an extended illness. A full obituary with…

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ROCKLAND — Elizabeth Ann Field passed away Jan. 25, 2015. She was a resident of Rockland.

She was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late James William Jr. and…

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ROCKLAND — Virginia M. Jonasson, 92, died peacefully Jan. 21, 2015, at her home, with her family at her side.

Born in Rockland on March 17, 1922, she was the daughter of Gaspare and…

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THOMASTON — William D. “Billy” Archer, 51, died unexpectedly Jan. 21, 2015, at his home.

Born in Rockland on Nov. 13, 1963, he was the son of Edward C. and Margaret Heino Archer. Beginning…

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CAMDEN — Jean-Louise Knowlton, 74, wife of Ralph Knowlton of Camden, died Jan. 24, 2015, in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, Jan.…

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WALDOBORO — David A. Stanley, 62, husband of Violet J. Matson Stanley, died unexpectedly Jan. 16, 2015, at his home.

Born in Rockland, on March 13, 1952, he was the son of Arthur B. Sr. and…

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ROCKLAND — Helen Barbara (Hughes) McAuliffe, 95, died Jan. 22, 2015 at Pen Bay Medical Center following a heart attack. Helen grew up in Camden, the only child of John and Evelyn Hughes.

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BELFAST — James Edward Lovejoy, 86, passed away Jan. 21, 2015, at The Sussman House in Rockport. He was born June 26, 1928, in Lynn Mass., and attended Saugus High School.

He entered…

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FRIENDSHIP — Robert Lane, 89, passed away Jan. 15, 2015, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. His close family was at his side.

His family rejoiced that he accepted Christ as his…

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OWLS HEAD — Patricia M. Smith, 74, died Jan. 18, 2015, surrounded by her family, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, after a brief illness.

Born in Norwalk, Conn., on May 2, 1940,…

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Lidia Kurasz 88, formerly of Bristol, Conn., passed away Dec. 19, 2014, at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport.

Lidia was born and raised by two hardworking and soulful Polish Parents named Anna…

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WALDOBORO — David A. Stanley, 62, husband of Violet J. Matson Stanley, died unexpectedly Jan. 16, 2015, at his home. A full obituary will be published.

Friends and relatives are invited…

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APPLETON — Steven G. Billiat, 61, died peacefully Jan. 11, 2015, at the Sussman House in Rockport with his loving family at his side, following a valiant battle with cancer.

Born in…

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NOBLEBORO — Warren Malcolm Little, 56, died Jan. 16, 2015, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born June 30, 1958, in Rockland, to Malcolm and Maxine Achorn Little.

Warren grew up in…

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VINALHAVEN — Chandler Jordan Blackington, 88, retired John Hancock Insurance public relations executive, passed away Jan. 14, 2015, at his home on Vinalhaven.

Born in Lynn, Mass., on Feb. 14…

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ROCKPORT and BANGOR — Ralph G. Hill, 88, passed away Jan. 16, 2015, at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born in Calais on May 22, 1926, the son of Norman and Geneva Hill.

Ralph…

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NOBLEBORO — Warren Malcolm Little, 56, died Jan. 16, 2015, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

A service to celebrate Warren's life will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Lincoln…

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BELFAST Margaret Page “Pg” Worth of Belfast died Jan. 15, 2015, in the presence of loving family and friends. At the time of her death, Peg was in a peaceful, elegant and easy presence of mind. We…

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BELFAST — Margaret "Peg" Worth, 66, of Belfast, passed away Jan. 15, 2015, at her home.

Visitation will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, Feb. 16-18, from 3 to 7 p.m., with a…

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VINALHAVEN — Chandler J. Blackington, 88, of Vinalhaven, died Jan. 13, 2015. Services will be in the spring at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Long Funeral…

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ISLESBORO — Leslie Lamont Rolerson Jr., 84, of Islesboro, passed away Jan. 11, 2015, in Rockport. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 25 at noon at the Islesboro Sporting Club.

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Richard Whittington Vose, Jr., 79, returned to his heavenly home on Jan. 10, 2015, after a sudden illness. His devotion to his family, friends and his firm belief in God supported him in his…

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HOPE — Nancy Lee Lord passed away Dec. 29, 2014, at the Knox Center for Longterm Care in Rockland.

Born Nancy Lee Bean in Bangor on June15, 1930, the granddaughter of Bangor business scions…

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ROCKPORT — Glendora F. Ward, 96, died peacefully Dec. 12, 2014, at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath, where she had been a resident only one week.

Born in Jackson on April 29, 1918,…

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EASTPORT — Calvin B. Beal III, 74, died peacefully Jan. 9, 2015, surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer, at Mercy Hospital in Portland.

Born in Rockland on Oct. 19,…

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APPLETON — Steven G. Billiat, 61, died peacefully Jan. 11, 2015, with his loving family at his side, following a valiant battle with cancer, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Steven leaves…

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ST. GEORGE — Betty Kreckel Rordam passed away peacefully Jan. 7, 2015, at her home.

She was born in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 13, 1919, the daughter of Alma Paddock Kreckel and Frederick…

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PORT CLYDE — Kimberly E. “Kim” Libby, 60, died unexpectedly Jan. 7, 2015, following a very brief illness, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Her loving family was at her side.

Born…

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OWLS HEAD — David M. “Bobby” Hart Jr., 34, died unexpectedly Jan. 11, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, surrounded by family.

Born in Worcester, Mass., on July 14, 1980, he…

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BELFAST — Muriel P. (Miller) Fox, 95, of Belfast, passed away Jan. 12, 2015, at Waldo County General Hospital. Burial will be held in the spring.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta…

SEARSPORT-Loraine S. Hamilton, 66, of Searsport,, passed away peacefully at her home Jan. 8, 2015. Loraine was…

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Alden Franklin Trull Jr., 67, of Belfast passed away Christmas morning, 27 years after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He was born Sept. 2, 1947, in New Bedford, Mass., to the late Alden…

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UNION — Eleanor Mae “Ellie” Rowell, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jan. 6, 2015. Her loving family was at her side.

Born in Rockland on Oct. 7, 1926, she was the daughter…

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ROCKLAND — Lawrence A. “Larry” Emerson passed away peacefully Jan. 3, 2015, at VA Maine Healthcare Nursing Home, Togus, with his family at his side.

Born in Gardiner on Feb. 13, 1944, he was…

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ROCKLAND — George M. Myers Sr., 83, died unexpectedly Jan. 3, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. A full obituary will be published.

A memorial gathering with military honors…

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CAMDEN — Angelina P. D'Agostino, 92, died Jan. 2, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born in Rockland on April 13, 1922, she was the daughter of Vincent and Ruth N. Baker D'…

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PALERMO - Marie B. Grady passed away Jan. 2, 2015, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Boston, Mass., on Oct. 8, 1932, daughter of Thomas and Lillian Bruso.

She…

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ROCKLAND — Bertram G. Snow, husband of Helen L. Fickett Snow, died peacefully Jan. 2, 2015, at Knox Center for Long Term Care, with his family at his side. He recently celebrated his 91st…

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VINALHAVEN — Elizabeth H. Webster, 93, widow of Delwyn Webster, died Dec. 29, 2014, at the Ivan Calderwood Homestead on Vinalhaven.

Born Jan. 16, 1921, in Dallas, Texas, she was the daughter…

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HOPE — Nancy Lee Lord, 84, widow of Jack Lord, died Dec. 29, 2014, at Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be held at the…

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UNION — Fayelene Brenda (Keene) Carr, 66, died Jan. 3, 2015, at her home in Union. Born Dec. 9, 1948, in Searsmont, she was the daughter of Alexander Carl and Bernice A. (Howard) Keene and…

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WALDOBORO — Katrina Waltz-Hixon, 67, beloved wife of David Hixon, loving mother and grandmother passed away dec. 30, 2014, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Rockland on…

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SOUTH BRISTOL — Franklin D. Cass, beloved husband of Arlene E. Bligh Cass, died peacefully at his home in the 82nd year of a full and well lived life.

Born in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y.,…

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CUSHING — Virginia Starrett Seavey, 92, died Dec. 30, 2014, at her home in Warren. She was born July 21, 1922, in Warren, to Hollis and Jennie (Moody) Starrett.

Virginia grew up in Warren…

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THOMASTON — Barbara Ann Roberts, 69, died peacefully Dec. 28, 2014, at her daughter's Rockland home, after a brief illness.

Born in Rockland on Dec. 30, 1944, she was the daughter of Alvin F…

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ROCKLAND – Neta Cokinis Robbins, 87, wife of the late Robert Robbins, died peacefully Dec. 19, 2014, at Knox Center for Long Term Care.

Born in Rockland on Nov. 13, 1947, she was the…

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ROCKPORT — M. Harvey Crockett, 97, husband of the late, Geneva Crockett, died Dec. 28, 2014, at Pen Bay Medical Center. A complete obituary will be published later.

Calling hours will be…

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BROOKS — Ronald Cunningham died unexpectedly Dec. 25, 2014, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass. He was born May 31, 1950, in Bangor, son of Merlin and Nellie Cunningham of…