Obituaries

Sigrun ‘Sigi’ Thissell

FRIENDSHIP — Sigrun ‘Sigi’ Thissell, 81, of Friendship, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease with loving family by her side on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

 James Michael Price

ROCKLAND — James Michael Price, 71, died at home in Rockland, Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Born in Skowhegan, March 21, 1953, he was the son of Charles and Madelyn Whipple Price. He graduated…

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PORTLAND — Michael Sutherland Will, 81, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.

Michael was born December 2, 1942 in Rochester…

George Dwayne Parks

CONROE, Texas — George Dwayne Parks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, storyteller, and humorist, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, at…

Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield

CAMDEN — Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield, 77, of Camden, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, in Rockport after a brief illness.

Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi

THOMASTON — Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi, 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully with her husband of sixty years by her side on November 16 at her home after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s.…

Hilary Carr Jones

CAMDEN — Hilary Carr Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, November 15, 2024, in Camden, Maine, at the…

Belinda A. Chapman

SOUTH THOMASTON — Belinda A. Chapman, 72, of South Thomaston, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, surrounded by her loving family.

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Albert E. Colson, Sr.

ROCKLAND — Albert E. Colson, Sr., 84, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at Pen Bay Medical Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born in Rockland on March 23, 1940, he was one of…

Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr., aged 74, passed away on October 20, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Born on July 11, 1950, Doug…

Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr.

WALDOBORO — Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr., 88, of Waldoboro, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 20,…

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ROCKPORT — Carolee M. Hyssong, age 98, died November 10, 2024, six days short of her 99th birthday.

Born in St. George, November 16, 1925, she was the daughter of Ralph H. and Gladys L.…

Violet Boggs Martin

On October 20, 2024, in God’s embrace and with the love of her dedicated family in her heart, Violet Boggs Martin concluded her journey on this earth.

Born February 28, 1935 to Leland and…

Tess Joanne Reidy

VINALHAVEN — Tess Joanne Reidy passed peacefully in the arms of her family on November 9th at 8 o’clock in the morning.

Born in Rockport, June 21, 2003, Tess fought her entire life against…

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ROCKPORT — Jane T. Frantz, 76, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on October 15, 2024. Born December 20, 1947 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late William O. Tracy Jr. and Isabel Curry…

Helena M. ‘Lena’ Randall

CUSHING – Helena M. ‘Lena’ Randall, 93, passed peacefully, Friday, November 8, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Born in Rockland, July 27, 1931, she was the daughter of Freeland…

Lee C. MacFarland

UNION — Lee C. MacFarland, 85, of Union, died surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2024 at his home, after a brief illness. Lee was born November 25, 1938 in Rockland to Elston and…

Brian D. Leonard

CAMDEN — Brian D. Leonard, 78, of Camden, husband of Nancy Leonard, died on November 3, 2024 in Boston. 

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Jeffrey Samson

GORHAM — Jeffrey Samson, 75, passed away peacefully at the Gorham House in Gorham on November 4, 2024. He will be remembered by family and friends for the many adventures they shared as well as…

Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse

LINCOLNVILLE — Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse, 89, went home to be with his Lord, and his beloved wife Janet, on October 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brockton…

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UNION — Beloved and fiercely devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Nathan R. Pease, Jr., went on to Glory on Nov. 2, 2024. Nate would always quote…

Alan Dana Sewall

SOUTH THOMASTON and JENSEN BEACH, Florida — With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alan Dana Sewall, 83, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born in Rockland, Maine, September 9, 1941, he…

Barbara Marie (Gushee) Borzoni

WALDOBORO — Barbara Marie (Gushee) Borzoni, 91, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on Oct 29, 2024.

Steven H. Piper

TROY — Steven H. Piper, age 63, of Troy, Maine, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Eastern Maine Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in…

Doris Charlotte Johnson

ROCKPORT — Doris Charlotte Johnson of Rockport, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 25, 2024 at the age of 105.

She was born in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York on Dec. 30, 1918 to…

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KNOX — Calvin R. Clark, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Knox with his family and his dogs. 

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Roger Francis Yattaw Sr.

SPRUCE HEAD — Roger Francis Yattaw Sr. passed away on the anniversary of his birth, surrounded by loved ones at the Sussman House.  

Born in Rockport in the early morning hours of October…

Julia L. Tupper

ROCKLAND — Julia L. Tupper, died peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the Sussman House in Rockport, just one day shy of her 88th birthday. Born in Rockland,…

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on October 23, 2024. She was celebrated with laughter, tears and love. She…

Carl D. Waterman

WALDOBORO — The world lost an excellent brother, uncle, friend, and machinist as Carl D. Waterman passed away at home in Waldoboro on October 25, 2024, after a period of failing health. Carl was…

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PITTSFORD, New York — Craig Newbold Parsons, 74, of Pittsford, New York, beloved husband to Sandra Parsons, died October 22, 2024, suddenly on the family property in Tenants Harbor, Maine.

Dana James Simmons

ST. GEORGE — Dana James Simmons, 88, of St. George, Maine, passed away October 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Rockland, Maine on June 25, 1936, to Ivan H. and Doris (Murphy)…

Carole Sue Burnham

ROCKLAND — Carole Sue Burnham, 79, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.

Carole was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 10, 1945 to the…

Katherine S. Reed

WALDOBORO — Katherine S. Reed, 43, of Waldoboro, joined the loved ones she missed so much on October 19, 2024.

Katie was born on June 13, 1981, in Augusta, Maine to her parents, Ronald and…

Alan Irving Marston

HAMPTON, New Hampshire — Alan Irving Marston, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, died March 28, 2024, in Hampton, New Hampshire at the age of 91 with loved ones by his side…

Anne Cronin

ROCKPORT — Anne Cronin passed away…

Charles Alden William Resh.

BELFAST — Charles Alden William…

 Dawn Marie Ward and Spook

BELFAST — Dawn Marie Ward, 53, of…

Tony Field

BAYSIDE — Tony Field…

Donald Francis McBeth

CUSHING — Donald Francis McBeth was born on October 20, 1940, in Melrose, Massachusetts. He passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2024, in Cushing, Maine. Don was the second child of Donald…

Douglas E. Peters Sr.

LARGO, Florida — Douglas E. Peters, Sr., formerly of Rockland, died unexpectedly from surgical…

Franklin J. Dodge

Franklin J. Dodge, age 62, passed away at his home in Union on October 7, 2024. 

Pauline M. Long

CAMDEN — Pauline M. Long, 93, died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in South Thomaston, September 1, 1931, she was the daughter of…

Kenneth J. Cote

ROCKLAND — Kenneth J. Cote completed his spiritual journey on earth on October 10, 2024, in the way he would have desired, under the big red maple, asleep in his truck.

Ken was born in…

Mahlon Paul Palmer

Mahlon Paul Palmer aged 91 passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at RiverRidge Center in Kennebunk, Maine.

Peter Anker Larsen

TUCSON, Arizona — Peter Anker Larsen, of Tucson, Arizona, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 14, 2024 at the age of 76.

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Larry W. Smith, Sr.

ST. GEORGE — Larry W. Smith, Sr., 87, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, just six days shy of his 88th birthday. Born October 26, 1936, he was the son of Vernon and Thelma Watt Smith.

Larry…