Obituaries

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Ronald Handfield, 83, of Waldoboro…

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David W. Wilson

David Warren Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on July 30, 1946, in Skowhegan, Maine, David was the son of…

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Terrie A. Dodge

Terrie A. Dodge, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday April 18, 2025, at Coves Edge in Damariscotta, Maine, surrounded by her…

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IJ Pinkham

With heavy hearts, the…

A committal service for Robert G. Splaine, who died on Jan. 30, 2025, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1 at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Newcastle.

Arrangements are entrusted to…

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William R. Love Jr.

William R. (Bill) Love Jr. died…

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John O. Fullerton, 76, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on April 12, 2025.

He was born on April 12, 1949 in Bath, Maine to parents Aubrey N. Fullerton and Elsie Lillian Haines. He is…

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Francis P. Twinem Jr.

Francis Patton Twinem Jr., known by family and friends as "Pat," died peacefully in Bradenton, Floridaon March 20, 2025…

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Clinton A. Gold

Clinton Aaron Gold, age 42 of Wiscasset, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2025 after an extended period of illness. He was born on Feb. 7, 1983 in…

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Donald F. Dow

Donald F. Dow, a longtime resident of Westport Island, Maine, peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on April 14, 2025, under the exceptional care of Togas VA Hospital, surrounded by the love and…

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Steven A. Franz Sr.

Steven Arnold Franz Sr., 60, of West Newfield, Maine sadly and suddenly passed away April 4, 2025.

Steven Sr. was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania Jan. 11, 1965. He…

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Lucille Bitondo

Lucille "Lu" Bitondo (nee Danna), died peacefully at her home in Southport, Maine on April 7, 2025, at the age of 95. Lucille was a Jersey City native who settled and raised her family in…

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Craig Paine

Anthony Craig Paine, 87, passed away peacefully at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine on April 10, 2025.

Craig was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine on Feb. 17, 1938, the son…

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Charles W. Reed

Charles Winship ReedSr. of Alna and formerly Wiscasset, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by family,…

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Glenn Michael Dalton, 68 of Winship Green Nursing Home, Bath died April 9, 2025.

He was born in Damariscotta on Feb. 1, 1957, a son of Gerald L. and Priscilla C. (Colby) Dalton.

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Monica D. Browne

Monica Denise Browne, 70, of Hull, Massachusetts, formerly of the Boothbay region, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 1, 2025, with her two children, Brendan and Jessica Browne, by…

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Thomas C. Boudin

Thomas C. "Tom" Boudin, 71, of Edgecomb, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at Mass General Hospital in Boston following a long illness.  He was a loving…

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Bertha C. Gardner

"Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years…” Robert Plant

Bertha Cooney Gardner, 70, of Westport Island, Maine passed away peacefully on…

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Rebecca A. Lewis

Rebecca A. Lewis, 84, died at her home in Boothbay on April 1, 2025.   

Rebecca was born Sept. 14, 1940 in Boothbay Harbor to Roy Nelson and Thelma (Davis) Nelson. Rebecca grew up in…

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William B. Ibarguen

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Bruce Ibargüen Tyler of Farmington, Maine on March 28, 2025. He died peacefully at home under the care of his wife and children. He…

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Pamela G. Munnell

Pamela Gilchrist Munnell, 61, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Pam grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts where she graduated from Dana Hall and…

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Robert B. Emerson

Robert B. Emerson (Bob, Bobby, Bump, Papa), 84, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at his home in Woolwich.

He was born in Bath on April 3, 1940, a son of John Emerson and Helen (…

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Carol E. Deetjen

Carol Elizabeth Deetjen of Boothbay Harbor passed away at Saint Andrews Village, on March,

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Dr. Lynda Mickelsen McClellan

Dr. Lynda Mickelsen McClellan, 57, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025. 

Born on June 12, 1967, in Idaho Falls,…

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Suzanne C. Phillips

Suzanne Trowbridge Cooney died peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in Waldoboro, Maine. Her husband of over 60 years…

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Richard C. Forrest

Richard C. Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2025. His life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to his family, friends, and the community…

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Arlene G. Smith

Arlene Goyea Smith of Southport…

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Thornton C. Lockwood

Thornton “Thorny” Calef Lockwood passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2024 in Brunswick at the age of 93.

Born on March 17, 1931 in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the second son of Edwin Hoyt…

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Anthony "Tony" Dickinson

Anthony "Tony" Dickinson, born Nov. 10, 1961, passed away on Feb. 23, 2025.  

Tony was predeceased by his mother, Elaine (Barter) Dickinson. He is survived by his father, Morris…

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Joseph O. Stover

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph O. Stover, affectionately known as Joe, who left us peacefully on…

A graveside service for Warden B. Muller, who passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Barters Island Road, Boothbay, on Friday, April 4 at 1 p.m. Immediately…

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Arlene G. Smith, 92, of Southport, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. A full…

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Joseph E. Coppola

Joseph Edward Coppola of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts died peacefully surrounded by his family in his home…

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Dr. Clement B. Sledge

Clement B. Sledge, M.D., a leader in orthopaedic surgery and research, and a beloved mentor to generations of orthopaedic surgeons, died on Feb. 26, 2025, at age 94 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine…

The family of June Elderkin would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to those who went above and beyond with their kindness and compassion: Miri, Myra, Weni, Yvonne, Wendi, Lindsey,…

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Patrick H.D. Murphy

Patrick H.D. Murphy, 53, died March 13, 2025 at his home in Boothbay Harbor

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David M. Morton left this world on Oct. 20, 2024 at the age of 68. 

David put up a very brave and 'spirited' battle against the dehumanizing illness known as ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.

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Just L. Wold

Just L. Wold, 94, who died Feb. 15, 2025, was a born adventurer. From daring life-and-limb endangering childhood escapades in Bath, rescuing lost hunters in the North woods, to fighting in the…

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Warren R. Cheever

Warren Richard Cheever, 85, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, with his family gathered nearby.

Born on Dec. 17, 1939, in Springfield, Vermont, he was the son of Ernest and Doris (…

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Talbot Delano

Talbot “Ted” E. Delano passed away Feb. 27, 2025, peacefully with his son Daniel at his side.

Ted was born on Aug. 23, 1949 in Bath, a son of Walter and Gertrude (Phinney) Delano. On…

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Tony Dickinson, 63, of Damariscotta…

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June Elderkin. Courtesy of the family

June Peabody Elderkin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at her home on Pratt’s Island Road. She was born on April 15, 1937 at the family home on the east side of Boothbay Harbor to…

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Patricia Bursaw

Patricia Noe Bursaw, 102, of North Andover, died on Feb. 24, 2025. Born in Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Alice E. (Brenton) Noe. She was…

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Richard Colten

Richard Lee Colten, 93, formerly of Teaneck and Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, died Feb. 27, 2025, at the Zimmerli Wing of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. Richard, known as Dick, was…

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Valeria Lambert

Valeria “Beanie” Lambert, 95 years young of Farmington, passed away peacefully Feb. 23, 2025 after a life well lived at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn.

She was born July 11, 1929,…

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Donald Duncan, 96, of Southport, passed away on Feb. 24, 2025at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor…

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Mildred M. "Sue" Bayley

Mildred Mary Bayley, 92, died on Valentine’s Day at the Zimmerli Pavilion at St. Andrews Village. 

“Sue” as she was…

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Richard S. Malaby

Richard Steven Malaby died on Feb. 11, 2025 from complications of influenza. He spent his final hours at home with his beloved wife, Liz.

Rich was…

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Mildred "Millie" Santiago

Millie was born on Sept. 17, 1955, at Fort Benning, Georgia. 

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Susan J. Wilson

Susan J. “Sue” Wilson, 77, died Feb. 6, 2025 at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick. 

Sue was born Aug. 10, 1947 in Newport, Rhode Island.  Sue grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers…