Obituaries

Kenneth P. Gricus

KIHEI, Hawaii — Kenneth P. Gricus, 62 of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, formerly of Camden, Maine, passed away June 2, 2025, at Maui Memorial Medical Center, from injuries sustained in a moped accident on…

Karen Lee Stearns

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Karen Lee Stearns, 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 18, 2024 from pneumonia.  Born in Camden, she was the daughter of Charles M. Stearns, Sr.…

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PORTLAND — Adam William Groth, bon June 22, 1984 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 6, 2025 from a head injury at Maine Medical Center.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on June 22,…

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CAMDEN — The Memorial Service for Thomas M. Quantrell, 72, of Camden, who died on December 20, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9 a.m., at the First…

Edwin "Ted" R. Sage II

NORTH HAVEN — Edwin R. Sage II (Ted) died at home on May 25, 2025, after almost a decade with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1937, he was the son of…

Cheri A. Haskell

CUSHING — Cheri A. Haskell, 57, died suddenly at home, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born in Waterville, October 13, 1967, she was the daughter of Charles and Shelia Quimby Barrett. Educated locally,…

Charles “Chick” Moisan Carroll

TOPSHAM — Charles “Chick” Moisan Carroll died on June 1 at his home in Topsham, Maine, surrounded by family. He was 84 years old. His wife, Ann, said that, after a long illness, he voluntarily…

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BELFAST — Stephen Wallace Underwood, 84 years, of Belfast, Maine, passed away May 30, 2025.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m., at St.…

Rhoda Silva

Rhoda Silva, treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on May 30, 2025 at the great age of 86.  

Rhoda…

Theodate “Teddy” Wilcox

CAMDEN — Theodate “Teddy” (Shute) Wilcox , 95, passed away at her home on May 21, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Prospect on June 1, 1929, she was one of 11 children born to Manley Sr. and…

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On June 28, a celebration of the long and rich life of Jane Grohs will be held at her home at 60 Simonton Road where her presence is still strongly felt. Friends and family are welcome to…

Mary Lysbeth Andrews

Mary Lysbeth Andrews was surrounded by her close loved ones when she died peacefully on May 29, 2025, from symptoms related to dementia.

Lysbeth was born August 21,1948 to Norris and Mary…

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CAMDEN — A graveside service for Arthur M. Andrews, 90, of Camden, who died on February 14, 2025, will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the…

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BELAST — The committal service for David B. Sutherland, Sr., 82, who died on December 8, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the Kinney…

Beth Marie Earl

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Beth Marie Earl, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 59, after a…

Diane C. Pulkkinen

HUBBARDSTON, Massachusetts — Diane C. Pulkkinen, aged 73, passed away peacefully, May 26, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born September 4, 1951, in Rockland, Maine, Diane touched…

Fern A. Campagnoli

ROCKLAND — Fern A. Campagnoli, 74, beloved, long time local teacher and friend to many, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 following a medical procedure.

She was the beloved wife of…

Louis E. Cook

UNION — Louis E. Cook, 88, of Union, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2025. Louis was born on December 8, 1936, the son of Elden and Beulah Winchenbach Cook.

Louis was educated…

Trevor Simon McAvey

THORNDIKE — Trevor Simon McAvey, 47 years, of Thorndike, Maine, passed away May 26, 2025.

He is survived by his parents John and Kathy McAvey; brother…

Wanda Jean Lorenzen

ROCKLAND — Wanda Jean Lorenzen, 77 of Rockland, passed away with her family by her side on April 30, 2025, following a brief period of declining health.

Wanda was born on August 3, 1947, in…

Annie Clark Wood Tyler

SOUTH THOMASTON — Annie Clark Wood Tyler, 94, mother of the Tyler family, lovingly known by many as “TyTy”, died peacefully in her home of 71 years, surrounded by her loving children and extended…

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LINCOLNVILLE — Kevin O’Donnell, 48, loving husband and father of three children, passed away from ALS on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Kevin had been the strength of his…

Maria O. Triana Ruiz

ROCKPORT — Maria O. Triana Ruiz, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born on February 16, 1933, in La Palma, Colombia, and recently passed away in Maine, USA, where she enjoyed many years…

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A graveside service for Hilma J. Foster, who passed away February 17, 2025, will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the German Cemetery, 235 Bremen Road, in Waldoboro.

For a full…

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APPLETON — A graveside service for Jason Allen Gushee, who passed away February 8, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery on Pine Grove Lane in Appleton.…

Randy L. Wall

On May 7, 2025, Randy L. Wall passed away at Penbay Hospital following a rapid diagnosis of cancer.

Born in Camden, Maine on November 26, 1961, Randy…

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A graveside service for June E. Pinkham, who passed away January 10, 2025, will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the German Cemetery, 235 Bremen Road, in Waldoboro.

For a full…

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STOCKTON SPRINGS — Charlend Wayne Howard, 84 of Stockton Springs, passed away on May 23, 2025 at his home. 

A funeral will be held…

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WARREN — Brian E. Flanders, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 18, 2025 at his home. Born in Rockland on September 1, 1966, to the late Walter F. Flanders Sr. and Athene Eaton Flanders,…

Carolyn L. Mank

ROCKPORT — Carolyn L. Mank, 91, died peacefully, Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Highlands in Topsham. Born in Thomaston, May 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Irving and Evelyn Hamilton Lufkin.…

Annie Clark Wood Tyler

SOUTH THOMASTON — Annie Clark Wood Tyler, 94, mother of the Tyler family, lovingly known by many as “TyTy”, died peacefully in her home of 64 years, surrounded by many of her loving children and…

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CAMDEN — Due to weather forecast, the location of the service for Blanche “Bebe” (Leonard) Goodwin, 91, who died on April 29, 2025, will be held Friday, May 23, 2025,…

Marilyn Delphine Smith

CAMDEN — Marilyn Delphine Smith 1938-2025.

Born to Malcolm and Mamie Young in 1938, Marilyn was raised in a tight-knit fishing community of just seven families, on East Ironbound Island in…

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BELFAST — John Roger Dutton, 71, of Belfast, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Harbor Hill. 

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. …

Jeanne Marie (Lynch) King

WARREN — Jeanne Marie (Lynch) King, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in Warren, Maine on Monday, May 19, 2025 with her loving husband, Eugene, by her side.

Jeanne was born in Boston,…

Philip C. Morris

TENANTS HARBOR — Philip C. Morris, 82, died peacefully, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Thomaston, June 10, 1942, he was the son of Charles and…

Joseph E. Forti

APPLETON — Visiting Hours for Joseph E. Forti, 92, who died December 16, 2024 at his home in Appleton, will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter &…

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ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland, who went home to his Lord and Savior November 28, 2024, will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m., at The East Union Cemetery,…

Maralyn Mae Hooper

ROCKLAND — Maralyn Mae Hooper, 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Maralyn was born in Camden on April 9, 1941. She was the daughter of Harry and…

William B. Lowden

UNION — William B. Lowden, 76, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, May 10, 2025 with his family at his side.

Born in Damariscotta, November 2, 1948, he was the son of Clifton and Beatrice…

David E. Harjula

ST. GEORGE — David E. Harjula, 85, of St. George, passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a period of declining health.

He was born on November 25, 1939, to…

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OWLS HEAD — Elmer R. Witham passed away on March 3, 2025, at his home in Owls Head, Maine, surrounded by family.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11 a.m., at…

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ROCKPORT — Allen E. Huntley, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Pen Bay Hospital.

He was born in Camden to the late George A. Huntley and Patricia…

Eleanor Lucretia Melvin Miller Mitchell

WALDOBORO and DAMARISCOTTA — Eleanor L.M.M. Mitchell, originally residing in Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at her assisted living residence, Hodgdon Green, in Damariscotta, Maine on May…

Beth Denfeld Wood

TENANTS HARBOR — Beth Denfeld Wood, 71, of Tenants Harbor, Maine, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bradford “Brad” Bucklin…

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ROCKLAND — Cedric W. Long, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.

Born in Thomaston, Maine, Cedric was…

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VINALHAVEN — The graveside service for June M. Martin, 88, of Vinalhaven, who died on March 2, 2025, will be held  Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., at…

Phyllis Adelle Bowers Prescott

ROCKLAND — Phyllis Adelle Bowers Prescott, 95, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Phyllis was born at home in East…

Robert E. Rackliff

ROCKLAND — Robert E. Rackliff, 75, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his home in Rockland.

He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Estelle L. (Wood) Rackliff; his daughter Amy E.…

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John Nicolas Ruf, Sept. 13, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2025.

Nick did not want a rainbow bridge sendoff. (But he did mention reconnecting with Cargo as he began a new journey.)

He…