Obituaries

CAMDEN — Louise Thompson Bedell, 100, was laid to rest on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetary in Camden, surrounded by family and friends who loved her amazing spirit. Louise, widow…

WALDO — Ralph E. Rolfe Sr., 62, of Waldo, passed away unexpectedly September 12, 2020 in his home.

The son of Bruce and Wilma Rolfe, Ralph raised three children: Jessica, Alicia and Ralph…

BELFAST — Patrick Robert Kolment, 55, peacefully passed away on September 15, 2020 at his home in Belfast, Maine.

Patrick was born in 1965, in Massapequa, Long Island, New York to Yolande…

This obituary was written by Reverand Williams prior to his death.

THOMASTON — I entered this world in a small hospital in Brunswick, Maine at the depths of the depression followed…

The family of Jennifer Bishop invites you to honor her life at a graveside service, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at 4 p.m., at Morrill Village Cemetery, 19 N Main Street, in Morrill.

Memories…

Ryan Staples, 40, died August 1, 2020 in Arizona due to hernia complications.

He was born May 13, 1980 in Tacoma, Washington to Donna Carleton Fowler and Anthony Staples.

Ryan is…

ROCKLAND — Jocelyn “Joy” Elaine Wilcox, 79, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, September 9, 2020 at her home with her brother and her close friend Marian Robinson at her side.

She…

WALDO — It is with deep sadness that we report the sudden, peaceful passing of our 37 year old, beautiful daughter, Martha Rhodes, at her home in Waldo on Sept 14, 2020.  

Martha grew up in…

BANGOR — James A Larner, 74, of Bangor, Maine, passed away tragically from an accident, while doing a job he loved on September 2, 2020. Jim was many things, but above all else, he was a beloved…

ROCKLAND — Ryan Joseph Hayward, 28, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Portland, from complications of Type I Diabetes and other health issues.

Born in Rockport, April 14,…

ROCKLAND — Nancy Lillian Lecakis, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 11, 2020, with her daughter by her side.

Born December 20, 1931 in North Hampton Massachusetts…

UNION — Raymond E. Dinsmore, Sr. was born on August 24, 1923, in Waterville, Maine. He passed away on September 11, 2020.

He was the son of Frederick and Beulah (Stevens) Dinsmore. He…

ST. GEORGE — Marla Mazar-Carr, 67, an accomplished painter, teacher, herbalist and resident of Saint George, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020 at the age of 67, just days after…

ROCKLAND – Vera Rose Lambert Pine, 104, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.

She was born on January 29, 1916 on Deer Island, New Brunswick, Canada. She married DeCosta…

ROCKPORT, formerly of BOOTHBAY  — Edith May (Hunt) Grant, 88, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 with family by her side.

Born May 14, 1932 in Thomaston to Lawrence William…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — The morning of Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, Erwin A.‘Bub’ Damon Jr., 63, lost his courageous battle with cancer.

Bub was born December 4, 1956. 

After graduating high…

Chester “Chet” Sheldon, Sr. passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020.

He was born December 2, 1948 to Kathryn and Richard Sheldon Sr., and graduated from Belfast Area High School in 1966.…

 MADISON, GEORGIA - Steven L. Waterman, 74, passed away September 3, 2020 peacefully after an accelerated bout with military service-connected brain…

KITTERY — Garrison N. “Garry” Valentine, 91, passed away peacefully at Durgin Pines in Kittery, Maine, Saturday, September 5, 2020. His final weeks were full of warm and healing connections with…

CAMDEN – Grace Terry Gross, 97, of Camden, died August 19, 2020, at Quarry Hill in Camden. Grace was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on November 15, 1922, the daughter of Ernest Alden Terry, Sr…

CAMDEN — George Frederick Kenny, Sr., 82, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home in Camden.

George lived three distinctive lives in Camden, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania, and Destin…

The light in our world has dimmed as we have said goodbye to a loving wife and mother, sister, and dear friend, Michelle Winkley Creamer. When she passed, she was exactly where she wanted to be,…

A service for Constance Carolyn Collette, who passed away May 8, 2020, will be held at Grove Cemetery in Belfast. The Service will be Friday, September 18, 2020, at 10…

A Celebration of life for Harold Edward "Ed" Moore II will be held on September 12, 2020, at 4 p.m., at his home at 195 Hatch Road in Jackson, ME 04921.

Arrangements are under…

UNION — Richard Everett Kirkpatrick passed away on September 2, 2020.

He was born in Rockland, Maine on August 4, 1947 to the late Stephen and Laura (Storer) Kirkpatrick of Union. 

ROCKLAND — Charles “Charlie” Clark Heald, 82, died September 2, 2020, at Pen Bay Medical Center.

He was born in Camden, Maine on February 14, 1938 and was the son of Wilmont and Katherine (…

CAMDEN and EAGLE ISLAND — Helene M. Quinn, age 76, passed away at her Camden home, September 1, 2020.

Wife of Robert Quinn and mother of Andy Arey and his sister Trina.

Arrangements…

BRUNSWICK — Corey Marshall Wilcox, 37, a beloved husband, son, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, August 30, 2020.

Born in Portland, April 3,1983, he was the son of…

WASHINGTON — Christopher Scott Anderson, 58, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly at his place of business on September 2, 2020. 

Chris (as everyone knew him) was born on January 22,…

THOMASTON — Michael F. “Mike” Blais, 67, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2020 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

He was born on December 9, 1952 in Lewiston to F. Vincent and…

ST. GEORGE — Robert L. Kelley, 80, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his home with his sons by his side.

Born March 3, 1940 in Rockland to Edward M. and Eneeda (Nystrom) Kelley,…

WARREN — Florence Adele (Pearse) Beverage, 93, formerly of South Hope and Union, passed away at home in Warren, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born on April 6, 1927,…

VINALHAVEN — Herbert M. Conway, 93, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Ivan Calderwood Homestead on Vinalhaven. 

Herb was the husband of the late Marjorie Conway and was the last…

UNION — Charles Judson Howard, 56 of Union, passed away after a short battle with cancer on August 6, 2020. 

Born July 8,1964, and raised by Ma, Adrienne Lachance, and Pa, Judson Howard, of…

Jean Wright (Sheppard) Silva, 92, passed away at home on August 28, 2020 with family by her side.

She will be remembered for her good-natured, gracious manner, her love of singing,…

Shawn N. Gerry passed away August 19, 2020.

He was born in Belfast, Maine on September 14, 1968.

Shawn served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was an avid swimmer at…

A Celebration of Life for Norma Philbrook, age 92, who passed gently away on April 3, 2020, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the home of Alan Philbrook, on 43 Broad Cove…

CAMDEN — Dolores E. DeGraaf slipped away quietly on August 28, 2020 after a long valiant struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dolores was born on January 20, 1947 in Havre de Grace, Maryland…

ROCKPORT — Janice M. Carleton (Watts) 84, loving wife of James R. Carleton Sr., passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Knox Center for Long-Term Care in Rockland…

WALDOBORO — Lee Powell, 78, died August 22, 2020 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born July 18, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Henry and Florence Leibrick Powell.

Lee grew…

CAMDEN formally of NORTH HAVEN — Marion Jane (Grant) Metzger, 94, widow of William H. Metzger, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport with her niece by…

VINALHAVEN — Timothy B. Dyer, 72, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side.

Born September 12, 1947 in Belfast to Leslie and Patricia (…

NORTHPORT — Rodney Earl Morgan, 77 of Northport, went to be with his parents and our heavenly Father on August 27, 2020 after a brief illness.

He was born in Gardiner, Maine on December 28…

Gary L. Cross’  celebration of life planned, at the Belfast Shrine Club, will be postponed and announced at a later date.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with the…

TROY — Janice Beach Laverdure, 70, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 26,2020.

She is survived by her husband, Michael H. Laverdure of Troy, Maine; and her…

JEFFERSON — Michael Bowden, 62, passed away on August 25, 2020.

Mike was born on June 27, 1958, the son of Charles Bowden of Jefferson and the late Marion (Choate) Bowden.

He grew up…

After enjoying a wonderful Father’s Day with his family, Keel James Cooper tragically passed on June 21, 2020.

Because of the incredible emotional pain this wrought for his mother, father…

SEARSMONT — Ronald “Goldy” Goldstein, 71, of Searsmont, Maine passed away on August 27, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Goldy was…

A graveside service for Debra A. “Debbie” Tooley, 52, who died March 12, 2020, will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 1 p.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland.

WARREN — Daniel Webber Burns, 68, of Warren, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2020. He died at Maine Medical Center in Portland due to complications from heart surgery. …