Obituaries

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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…

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…

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,…

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…

Cheryl Anne Harding

FRIENDSHIP — Cheryl Anne Harding, a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus, entered His loving arms and received her reward on March 28, 2025.

Born May 20, 1944, to parents E. Arlene Bruns and…

Nelson A. “Sonny” Lash

FRIENDSHIP — Nelson A. “Sonny” Lash, 89, of Friendship, died May 13, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Sonny was born November 29, 1935 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Nelson J. Lash and…

Roberta Belkin

CAMDEN — The Celebration of Life for Roberta Belkin, 85, who died on December 2, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3 p.m., in the…

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CAMDEN — A graveside committal service for Tiffany Andrews, 89, who died on December 17, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Seaview…

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A celebration of the life of Anne Cronin will be held Saturday, May 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Rd., Camden, Maine. If inclement weather…

Ralph Owen Knowlton

ROCKPORT — Ralph Owen Knowlton, 96, died on May 8, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Vinalhaven on August 8, 1928, he was one of 12 children of Llewellyn and Laura (York) Knowlton. On…

Alan Lee Blackington

WALDOBORO — Alan Lee Blackington, 50, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, boyfriend, and dear friend to so many passed away peacefully early on the morning of May 3, 2025 far too soon after…

Samuel Jack Macleod

MATINICUS — Samuel Jack Macleod left this world too soon on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He passed peacefully, and unexpectedly, in his sleep on Matinicus, on the morning of what was to be his first…

Wayne 'Butch' Farley

A life celebration for Wayne 'Butch' Farley will be held May 18, 2025, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Rockland Golf Club.

Read his…

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FRIENDSHIP — A joint graveside service for Sarah “Kate/Kathy” Foster, who passed away December 7, 2024, and her father Randall “Randy” C. Foster, who passed away April 9, 2020, will be held…

John Wayne Leland

John Wayne Leland, 66, of Warren, died April 28, 2025.

Born Sept. 16, 1958, in Camden to Dale and Faye (Raynes) Leland, John attended local schools, graduating with the Class of 1976 from…

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A graveside service for Martin L. Osier, who passed away on January 13, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Evergreen Cemetery on the Medomak Road in Bremen.

For a…

James “Jim” L. Stone, Jr.

SOUTH THOMASTON — James “Jim” L. Stone, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born in Lewiston…

Tyler M. Patterson, Sr.

OWLS HEAD — Tyler M. Patterson, Sr., 33, beloved son, husband, father, coach and friend, left this world far too soon on Friday, May 2, 2025, following an unexpected medical event.

Born in…

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ZEPHRYHILLS, Florida — Oleitta MacKinnon, 103 years of age, of Zephryhills, Florida. 

Born to…

Ronald F. Spiegel

BURNHAM — Ronald F. Spiegel, beloved father, grandfather, brother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1939, in Providence, Rhode…

Phoebe Ella Chandler French

SEARSPORT — Phoebe Ella Chandler French, 78 of Searsport, Maine, made the transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 to be with…

Edna Mary Montgomery

CUSHING — Edna Mary Montgomery, of Cushing, Maine, died on April 28, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine. Born on July 16, 1939 at the Knox Hospital in…

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WARREN — A Memorial Service honoring the life of Walter William Wooster, Jr., the husband of Lynn Waldron Archer, will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Archers on the Pier, 58 Ocean…

Edwin F. “Ed” Brown

BELFAST — Edwin F. “Ed” Brown, 81, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025.

Ed was born in Morrill, Maine on January 13, 1944 to Frank and Nadine (…

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A celebration of the life of Chris Cobb will be held Saturday, June 7, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Sail Power and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, Maine. Bring…

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ROCKPORT — Anne Wright Bell, died April 29, 2025 in Rockport. She was born June 11, 1940 in Englewood, New Jersey.

Anne is survived by her husband, Nelson C. Bell of Rockport; stepson…

Michael ‘Tony’ Balser

FRIENDSHIP — Michael ‘Tony’ Balser, 68, fell asleep in the loving arms of Jesus on April 30, 2025.

Tony was born in Cleveland and his family later settled in Seville. It was there that he…

Alice K. Frye

ROCKLAND — Alice K. Frye, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Alice was born at Knox Hospital in Rockland on April 11, 1932 to James and Emma (Coltart) Kinney. She grew up…

Harvey W. Davis

ROCKLAND — Harvey W. Davis, 74, died peacefully, with his beloved wife, Racheal, at his side, Monday, April 28, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a period of declining health.…

Walter Flanders, Sr.

ROCKPORT — A graveside committal service for Walter Flanders, Sr., 63, who passed away December 11, 2024, will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Achorn Cemetery.

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