James Edward McKay - New Gloucester Maine

NEW GLOUCESTER - James McKay,greatly loved father, grandfather and friend, 94 years old, died December 19, 2014 at the Veterans Hospice Center in Augusta surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1919 in Bangor, son of the late Augustine and Beatrice McKay. James was a foster child and was raised in Auburn by the Bergeron family. He attended the Hardscrabble school in Auburn.

RICHMOND-Theodore Almon Mitchell “Ted”, 79, passed away on November 29, 2014 at Horizon’s Living & Rehab Center in Brunswick. He was born on April 28, 1935 in Richmond to Theodore & Doris Holman Mitchell.

Died Nov. 25, 2014.   There will not be any services at this time.

BATH – Leatrice “Dede” M. Manson, 87, formerly of Alna, Maine, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her home in Bath with family. She was born September 9, 1927 in Salisbury, MA.

Lillian M. Emmons, 94, of Lincoln St., passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in Bath, Maine.

Lillian was born October 2, 1920 in Augusta, Maine to Harry A. Freeman Sr., and Lillian A. (Small) Freeman.

She attended Augusta schools and graduated from Cony High School in 1938. On May 16, 1942 Lillian married William E. Emmons of Richmond in Brunswick, Maine.

Lillian greatly enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her six children and a granddaughter.

Some of her favorite activities included camping, snowmobiling, knitting, Bingo, playing cards, and family gatherings. After retirement she and Bill enjoyed their trips to South Carolina in their motorhome.

She was predeceased by her husband, William E. Emmons Sr. in 2003, a son, William E. Emmons Jr. in 1997, and a brother, Herbert W. Freeman in 1982.

She is survived by a daughter, Carol Carver of Richmond; her sons, Ronald Emmons Sr. and his wife Martha of Richmond, Robert Emmons Sr. and his significant other Andrea Roberts of Augusta, Gary Emmons Sr. and his wife Sandy of Richmond, Richard Emmons Sr. and his wife Sally of Abbot; her brothers, Harry Freeman Jr. of Farmingdale, and Richard Freeman Sr. of Augusta; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to Dr. Linda Hermans, MD for her wonderful care for their mother over many years.

Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10 to 11am at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St. in Richmond. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11am, with a committal service following at Richmond Cemetery.

AUGUSTA-Raymond Leo Moore, 71, of Richmond passed away on November 14^th, 2014 in his wife of 50 years’ loving arms, and surrounded by his loving family at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta, ME.He was born in Lewiston, Maine on Oct. 5^th, 1943 to parents Paul and Anita Moore.Ray was employed at Bath Iron Works for 17 years as an insulator. He enjoyed spending his spare time at the race track, and bear hunting with his sons.He is survived by his lovely wife Betty of Richmond; his children: Greg of Dresden, Jeff of Marion, Debbie of Richmond, Kim of Florida, and Dianna of Richmond; his siblings, Jean, Theresa, Rose, Ann, Paul, Donald, and George; 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

At the request of Ray’s family there will be no visitation, and services will be held privately.

LEWISTON – The Pushard and Churchill families suffered a terrible loss with the passing of Ann P. Churchill on Veterans Day. What she meant to us was immeasurable. Ann was born in Richmond, Maine on January 9, 1927, the daughter of George H. Gilbert and Mildred P. (Crowell) Gilbert. Ann was educated in the Richmond schools excelling in sports, and was the Captain of the Richmond High School basketball team. She graduated from Bliss College in 1945, and in July of that year started working as a medical secretary for the Veterans Administration at Togus, Maine, in the Personnel office, General Medical Hospital, and Outpatient and Orthopedic Departments.   In 1952 she married M.W. George E. Pushard, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine Masons, and together they travelled extensively. Mr. Pushard died in 1982.Her volunteer work in the Lewiston area included the executive committee of the Parent-Teacher Association at the schools, and President of the Lewiston High Band Boosters. Ann also modeled for local clothing stores.

Lewiston-Died November 12, 2014.  Calling hours will be Friday, Times TBA.  Burial Saturday, Evergreen Cemetery Richmond Time TBA.

Randolph-Elizabeth Schade, died November 10, 2014.  No services will be held at this time.

Graveside service will take place Friday, November 14th at 1pm at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond.

Died November 8, 2014.  Graveside service Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 1:30pm at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Augusta.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357

Russell E. Dyer (“Skip”)

Bowdoinham-Born in Portland on May 7, 1937 to Russell Ulmer and Tressa York Dyer, passed away peacefully after a long illness with his loving wife, Carole, by his side on November 1, 2014.

Russ grew up on the waters of Casco Bay where he earned his nickname, “Skipper”.

RICHMOND-Gerald A. Brown of 289 Front Street bounded for our heavenly home October 21, 2014 with his family by his side.

Dresden-Leonard Byron Hook, 81, of Blinn Hill Rd. passed away peacefully October 21, 2014 at Mid Coast Hospital with his family by his side.

Richmond-Leon “PA” E Severy, 78, of the River Rd. passed away peacefully on October 13, 2014 at Togus, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Augusta, January 2, 1936, the son of Wallace A. Severy and B. Madelyn (White) Severy.

Leon attended Cony High School and spent his childhood working on his grandfather’s farm. After high School, Leon joined the Navy from 1957-1959. With an honorable discharge, Leon went to work for the DOT until his retirement.

Leon was a lifetime member of the NRA who enjoyed westerns, hunting, gunsmithing, spending time with his great-grandchildren and Friday night coffee at his home with friends and family.

Leon is survived by his daughter Jane Alison Pierce and her husband Shawn Pierce, son Andrew L. Severy and his partner Chris Shute, and son Eric E. Severy and his partner Victoria Rea. Grandchildren Jasmine R. Papa, Michael W. Papa and wife Jennifer, Danielle M. Pierce, Katelyn R. Pierce, Brittany R. Bran, Andrew Tyler Severy, Hailey M. Severy, and Ethan E. Severy. As well as seven great-grandchildren and his surrogate family Lynn and Jim Bellow.

Leon will be greatly missed by all.

A gathering for family and friends to share will take place on Tuesday, October 21^st at 11am at the funeral home. A burial will follow with military honors at the Maine Veterans Cemetery Mt. Vernon Rd. Augusta, at 1pm.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association 51 US Route One Suite M, Scarborough, Me 04074 or the Epilepsy Foundation 8301 Professional Place, Suite 200 Landover, MD 20785

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.

Lubow M. Anair

Richmond - Lubow M. Anair, 68, of Lincoln St. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at her residence.

Arrangements to be announced

No services planned at this time.

Auburn-Bonnie D. Hanson, 68, of Newcastle, died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Hospice House.

She was born on December 3, 1945 in Gardi

Dresden-Roger M. Marshall, 84, of the River Rd. died on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Mid Coast Senior Health, Brunswick.

Richmond-Bruce Earl Dickinson, 67, of Front St. left us on Monday September 8, 2014 with the burden of an incurable disease weighing heavily upon him.  He loved his family too much to lead them through  a journey he himself was not wanting to take.  Please family, loved ones and friends (you know who are) know that Bruce left this world in love, peace, and hoping you remember the man he was, Bruce the barber, the friend, the husband, the father, the brother and grandfather.

He was born on Dec. 27, 1946 in Gardiner the son of Earl and Dorothy Preble Dickinson.  Bruce graduated from Richmond High School and later the University of Maine.
 He is survived by his brother Rex Dickinson of Richmond, his most amazing and loving daughter and son-law, Tracy and Dana Tuttle of Richmond, his 2 grandchildren that were the love of his life, who he loved unconditionally, Nicole of Telluride, Co., and Wade of Richmond.  And then there is Yvette, a wife that feels blessed to have had such a kind and wonderful husband for 45 years of Richmond.

Bruce had such a large network of people in his life that meant so much to him.  His confidant and loving sister-law Tammy and husband Jim, his special aunts Marjorie, Rita and Claudia, special cousin Keith who he shared many wonderful adventures.

All his "hugging" cousins that were so important to him.

Bruce's life in Richmond and his barbershop business allowed so many people into his life were so important to him.

There is usually that "one" special person that comes into your life who means so much they are always there for you, accept you for who you are no questions asked, that friend is Matt Brann.
Bruce was so grateful for his friendship.

Bruce had many interests, he loved the outdoors, being on the river and traveling as long as it was no further than Bowdoinham.

An informal gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, September 13th from 4 to 7pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Bruce would be delighted for donations to be made to Friends of Merrymeeting Bay.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357

Topsham-Jane C. Durgin peacefully passed away on Monday, September 8^, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. 

Augusta-Alice L. Keene, 91, formerly of Oxford, passed away on September 4, 2014 at Maine General Medical Center, Augusta.

She was born on December 16, 1922 in Dexter the daughter of Phillip and Victoria Fraser.

Alice is survived by 3 sons Dwight, Greg and Bradley.

Memorial service in the Riverside Cemetery, Oxford TBA.

Bowdoinham-Albert H. Searles Jr., passed away on September 1, 2014 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick

Wiscasset-Beverly M. Smith, passed on August 31, 2014 at a nursing home in Brunswick.

 Richmond-Marjorie Ellen Bond Poulin, 61, of the Parks Rd., died peacefully on August 25, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Richmond-Gretchen S. Bischoff, 70, of the Alexander-Reed Rd., died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her home.

 Bowdoinham-John T. Atkinson, 46, died at his home on August 19, 2014after years of living with Psoriatic Arthritis.

Wiscasset-Priscilla Antoinette Fogg, 74, passed away on August 20, 2014. Priscilla was born in Wiscasset on September 11, 1939 the daughter of Warren W. and Helen S. (Bean) Dorr, also of Wiscasset. Priscilla graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1957 and attended Thayer College in Waterville where she earned her certification as a Lab Technician.

Gardiner – Winifred E. Reed 77, formerly of Bath, ME died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Bath, ME on October 30, 1936 daughter of Frank J. Robshaw and Grace E. Brown (Simmons). She graduated from Waldoboro High School in 1955. She worked as a nanny, housekeeper, factory worker and a housewife. She lived at the Washington House for 24 years. In addition to organizing many tenant potlucks, coffee & doughnut breakfasts, picnics and holiday events, she helped form and create the buildings first Residential Advisory Committee and served as the committee's first chairperson.

On November 13, 1976 she married Earl D. Reed and they resided in Wiscasset until moving to Bath in 1990.

Survivors include two sons, David K. West of Richmond, Daniel C. Fowle and companion Sheena Wright of Gardiner, two daughters, Shelley E. Merrill of Richmond, Gracie E. Wood and husband Bill Wood of Fort Carson, Colorado, step-daughter Pam Teal of Rockand, three brothers, Allen Craney of Rockport, Raymond Simmons and his wife Carol of Damariscotta, Ira Simmons and his wife Kristine of China, two sisters, Margaret Brown and her husband Randall of Waldoboro, Jenie Pease of Appleton, a sister-in-law Dottie Craney of Warren, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Frank J. Robshaw, mother Grace E. Brown (Simmons), son Joseph West, step-son Nick West, husband Earl D. Reed, brother Hugh Craney, brother-in-law Franz Pease.

Winnie's family wishes to thank everyone from Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and Coastal dialysis for their loving and compassionate care during her illness.

In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, Maine, 04556.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 10 a.m. At the Greenlawn Cemetery on the Rumerill Road, Wiscasset, Maine 04578

Arrangements are made by Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant Street, Richmond, Maine.

South Gardiner-Mabel Williams, passed August 16, 2014.

 George Fogg Brown
Richmond-George F. Brown, 73, died on Aug. 11, 2014 at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn with his wife by his side.

George was born on August 22, 1940 in Mexico the son of Alfred and Nona Brown. 

He grew up in Richmond and was a graduate of Richmond High School.

George was the perfect example of someone who lived the Great American Dream.  At the tender age of 19 after serving his nation in the National Guard, he began his career at the Etonic Shoe Company in Richmond as night watchman, not exactly the perfect job.  As a result of hard work, determination and a need to create a better life for him and his family, he worked his way up through the corporate structure of the company to become foreman of various rooms within the factory.  He eventually become plant manager at Etonic, the leading manufacturer of high quality golf shoes in the world.  After leaving Etonic, he finished his career in the manufacturing sector as Plant Manager of the Allen Edmonds Shoe Factory in Auburn, another producer of high quality shoes made in America.  He proved that hard work and determination can lead to success and a better life style.

George was predeceased by his parents, sisters Norma, Shirley, Madge, Madelyn and Sylvia, brothers Donald, Austin and Clyde.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years Nancy of Richmond, children Mark and wife Shelby of Minot, N.D., Kevin and wife Diana of Chester Springs, PA., Julie and husband Charles of West Gardiner, step children Holly Wilkinson and husband Bill of Dresden, Brett Dorr and fiancée Rachel of Georgia, grandchildren Jason Brown and wife Sara, Christopher Brown, Nicole and Logan Hallett, step grandchildren Craig and Amy Wilkinson, Megan, Alex, Jessica Dorr, great grandson Ben, sister Arlene Geddes of Brunswick, brothers Darryl and wife Penny of Livermore Falls, Gerald and wife Ruth of Richmond, Neal and wife Priscilla of Bowdoinham, Charles of Whitefield, Alton of Randolph, sister in-law Stella Brown of Pittston and Joanne Brown of South Gardiner.

There will be no services per George's request.

The family would like to thank the staff of Maine General Hospital, Dr. Gene Cheng, and especially the Androscoggin Home Health Care and Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion.

Please make any donations in George's memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice 236 Stetson Rd. Auburn Me 04210.

Richmond-Gerald Rellands Guiou, 89, of Richmond, died August 5, 2014 at Togus VA Hospice.

Bailey Island-Elaine Gordon Bride, 92, of Garrison Cove, died peacefully July 26, 2014 at her home with her family by her side.

Bowdoinham-Martha Hinkley Noble, 78, of the Pork Point Rd. died on July 26, 2014 at Freeport Nursing Home.

Patricia A. Pickett, 79, passed away at Woodland Memory Care on July 21, 2014. She is now at peace.    

Chester “Chet” Mordaunt Allen 

Pittston – Chester (Chet) Mordaunt Allen, 87, of Pittston died at the Maine Veterans Home at Augusta on July 21, 2014.

WOOLWICH — Eleanor (Ellie) Lagner, 85, of Woolwich, Maine, died July 8, 2014, at Bath/Brunswick Regional Hospital due to complications of chemotherapy.

Eleanor was born on June 15, 1929, in Washington, D.C. Though raised in Washington and then Glen Ellyn, Ill., Eleanor’s first ties to Maine were forged when her parents, Lawrence and Edna James, purchased a summer cottage in Northport (Bayside), Maine in 1939. Every summer spent on the coast strengthened the bond, and it was here that she met her future husband, Richard Lagner. Married in 1951 shortly after Ellie’s graduation from Grinnell College, Dick and Ellie lived in Connecticut for seven years, then moved to Woolwich, Maine, in 1962, where they have resided ever since.

Brunswick-Sherwood N. Beaulieu Sr., 69, of Pleasant Hill Rd., passed 
away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Maine Medical Center, Portland.

He was born on April 2, 1945 in Topsham the son of Ralph and Frances 
Beaulieu.

Sherwood retired from BIW after 30 years as a burner.  He enjoyed 
burning, welding and working on older vehicles.

He is survived by his wife Janet (Blake) Beaulieu of Brunswick, sons 
Sherwood Jr., and wife Lori of Brunswick, Darren and James Beaulieu both 
of Dresden,
brother Reginald Beaulieu of Brunswick, grandchildren Allison, Jessica, 
Jacob, Britni, Joshua, Dakota, Kayla, Adam, Several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit on XX at XX at Kincer Funeral 
Home.  Burial will take place on XX in the Rogers Cemetery Topsham.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. 
Richmond, Me 04357.

Brunswick-Naomi Adelaide (Gates) Matthews, passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Village in Brunswick, Maine.

Richmond-Velma B. Johnson, 94, of Main St. died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home. She was born in Washington, Maine on July 21, 1919, the daughter of George and Lucia Light. Velma was a past member of Beulah Rebekah Lodge, Richmond Grange and participated in the senior citizen group that met at the Good Shepard Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, gardening, playing cards, needle work and spending time with family.

Jean L. Lemieux, 92, died on Saturday, June 21^st, 2014 at Maine General Rehabilitation and nursing care at Glenridge. She was born in Calais, Maine on April 29^th, 1922 the daughter of the late Kathleen M. Thompson.

Jean was a graduate of Calais Academy in 1940. Their class motto was Life begins in '40”.

She was a member of St. Barnabas Church in Augusta.She worked at Western Union after moving to Augusta in her early 20s with her mother. There she made many of her life-long friends. Jean also worked at the YMCA in Augusta at the reception desk and the Youth Teen Center for many years.

Winthrop "Win" C. Staples
Fayette-Winthrop C. Staples, 51, of the Sandy River Rd. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 19, 2014.

He was born in Gardiner on August, 3, 1962 the son of Dallas Staples and Cleo Chancellor.

Win proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  He was a self employed tradesman all of his life.

He enjoyed sports, horseshoes, fishing, shooting guns, being on the lake, riding horses and particularly time spent with his family.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Winthrop and Geraldine Staples, Clint and Evelyn Hinkley and step father Norman Chancellor.  Win is survived by his mother Cleo Chancellor of Richmond, father Dallas Staples of Brunswick, step-mother Arlene Staples of Brunswick, wife Linda Hallock of Fayette, first wife Diane Staples of Dresden, sons Winthrop C. Staples Jr., and wife Stephanie of Bowdoinham, Christopher Staples and wife Alyssa of Brunswick, daughter Victoria Staples of Fayette, step-daughter Savannah Hallock of Fayette, brothers Dallas Staples jr., of Kansas, Dean Staples of Richmond, sisters Lisa Blackwell of Brunswick, Brenda Staples McKay of Brunswick, Tammy Turcotte of Brunswick, Christopher Staples of Brunswick, step brothers Jerry, Rusty and Danny Staples, grandchildren Ryan Winthrop Staples, Jacob Clinton Staples, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, June 27th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the funeral home.  A funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 28th at 11am at the Church of The Nazarene on McKeen St. Brunswick.  Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Richmond.

In Win's memory donations may be made to KAIROS.  

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.

Robert Wallace Gleason

Dresden-Robert Wallace Gleason, 73, of the River Road, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014, at the Bodwell House, Brunswick.

Richmond-Ramona L. Pearson, 85, was reunited with her husband Sewall in heaven on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She passed

away at home, which was her wish, with her sons around her.

Dresden-William J. Manduca, 76, of Perry Dr., passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

He was born on March 14, 1938 in Biddeford the son of S. Theodore and Mary (Hoctor) Manduca.  Bill was educated in OOB Schools graduated in 1956. Following graduation Bill entered Maine Maritime Academy graduated in 1959 with a B.S. in Marine Science.

Shortly after graduation Bill served as an officer in the Merchant Marine and the United States Navy.  It was during this time he married Jeannine Y. Dionne of Lewiston.  

Bill chose a career with the State of Maine as a Maine State Trooper, a career lasting 33 years.  His service included such positions as a detective, ballistics agent, and investigator in the Fire Marshall's Office.

Bill had a great love for music.  He was a member of a very musical family playing in such groups as: the Bellamy Jazz Band, Italian Heritage Center Concert Band, the Alumni Band of Southern Maine, Monday Jazz Orchestra of Rockland, the Victory Swing Band of Yarmouth and various bands in Florida.

He was a member of the Maine Maritime Alumni Association.

Bill married Catherine Cleaves in October of 2009.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, first wife Jeannine Manduca, sons Michael and Russell Manduca, grandsons Kyle and Tyler.  He is survived by his wife Catherine Manduca of Dresden, brothers Theodore Manduca and wife Patricia, Frank Manduca, both of OOB, sister Mary Elizabeth Conley and husband Richard of North Carolina, sons William A. Manduca and wife Jean of Mississippi, Thomas S. Manduca and wife Karen of Monmouth, daughter in-law Tammy Manduca of Augusta and his Cathy's children Julie Brown and husband Paul of Winslow, William Cleaves Jr., of Liberty, Michael Cleaves of St. Petersburg Fl., Mark Cleaves and wife Diane of Hampden, 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 on Thursday, June 19th at The Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, June 20th at 10am at St. Ambrose Church Kimball St. Richmond.  

In Bill's memory donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Topsham, Me 04086

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.

Bowdoin-William D. Van Meter II, 67, of the Adams Rd. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his home.

He was born on December 24, 1946 in Weymouth, Massachusetts the son of Kenneth and Flora Van Meter Sr.

Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He worked at Bath Iron Works as a ship fitter for over 23 years.

He enjoyed camping, hunting, reading, debating politics, conspiracy theories, and working on projects on his home.  Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Massachusetts.

Bill was predeceased by his parents.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years Yvonne Van Meter of Bowdoin, daughters Lisa Stewart and husband John of Bowdoin, Diana Van Meter of Bath, brothers Kenneth Van Meter Jr., and wife Virginia of Massachusetts, Robert Van Meter and wife Diane of Massachusetts, mother in-law Viola Risio of Massachusetts, grandchildren Devon Van Meter, Colby Brown, Joshua Stewart, Kyrah Brown, Chloe Brown, Sarah Stewart, Lauren Stewart and many other extended family.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, June 13th from from 6 to 8pm at the funeral home.  A graveside service will take place on Saturday, June 14th at 1pm at Richmond Cemetery with a gathering to follow at his home.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.

Rickey L. Bolduc, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Togus, VA Medical Center.

Barton E. Guckenburg, passed away  unexpectedly on June 3, 2014.

Joyce A. Brillant, passed away on June 3, 2014.  A graveside service will take place on Saturday, June 14th at 1030am at Maquoit Cemetery, Brunswick.

Daniel "Nature Boy" Fritz

Richmond-Daniel Fritz, 54, formerly of Auburn, died on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the home of his friends.

He was born on October 19, 1959 the son of Theodore and Bertha Fritz.

Dan worked at Bath Iron Works in the electrical department.  He enjoyed cooking and playing guitar.  He was also an artist and a great friend.

Dan was a member of the Gardiner Eagles.

He is survived by many friends and family.

Per his request there will not be any funeral services.

Theodore R. Leavitt

Randolph-Theodore Ray Leavitt, 66, was born on February 1, 1948 and left to be with god on May 13, 2014.

James W. Read, 84 formally of Bowdoinham passed peacefully Saturday Feb. 15, 2014 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta with family by his side.

Bowdoinham-Paul J. Bergeron, 75, of the Bay Rd. passed away after a long
illness on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at VA Medical Center, Togus.

Hazel M. Higgins

Richmond-Hazel M. Higgins, 88, of Hathorn Street died on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Richmond Eldercare.

Wiscasset-Douglas E. Abbott, 27, of Beechnut Hill Rd. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Maine Medical Center, Portland. Doug was born on May 2, 1987 in Portland the son of Roland and Leisa Abbott. He enjoy enjoyed singing heavy metal, hanging out with his friends and especially family. Doug worked as a singer in many bands up and down the East coast. He was predeceased by his grandparents Elliott "Pucky" and Barbara Abbott and Douglas Schmal. Doug is survived by his father Roland Abbott and significant other Kris Tracy of Wiscasset, mother Leisa Sampson and husband Matt of Wiscasset, sisters Heather, Jamie, Mandy, Shelby, Maddison, brothers Max, Sam, step brother Aidan, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357

A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, May 10th at 11am at Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond.

Augusta-Frederick N. Larrabee, passed on January 15, 2014.

A graveside service will take place on Monday, May 12th at 2pm at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Civic Center Dr. Augusta.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond

Wiscasset-Natalie Demeny, 80, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 after a fast and devastating battle with mesothelioma.

Myles A. Cambridge Sr., 83 of Portland, peacefully passed away on April 13, 2014 at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth.

Liberty-Lorelei G. Erskine, 54, died quietly at home after a long illness, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 16,2014.

Richmond-LeRoy H. Smith, 85, of the Langdon Rd. died on Monday, April 14, 2014 at MaineGeneral Medical Center after a brief illness.

LILLIAN ZACHRISSON PEASE, 1930-2014Lillian Zachrisson Pease, 84, died peacefully on April 12, 2014 in Brunswick, Maine.Lillian was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 7, 1930, daughter of Carroll and Lillian Zachrisson. She graduated from Boston Girls’ Latin School in 1947 and from Wellesley College Phi Beta Kappa in 1951.

Passed April 10, 2014

Erland A Tourtelotte JR. 88 of Bowdoinham Maine passed away April 8, 2014 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

Erland was born in Ellsworth Maine on March 20, 1926 to Lottie (Dunton) and Erland Tourtelotte Sr.

At 16 Junior moved to Bowdoinham from Washington County where he met his wife Mildred Temple. Junior joined the Navy in 1943 and after boot camp was assigned to LST 1018 where he was involved in 6 D-Day operations in the Pacific Theater including all Philippine invasions.

Junior was an avid outdoorsman both in work and play he was a truck driver, lobstermen, logger, and carpenter. He loved hunting and fishing with his family.  Junior enjoyed cooking and took pride in his good old fashion baked beans.

Augusta – Gregory Franklin Fisher, 66, of Augusta, passed away on April 5^th, 2014 at MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta.

He was born in Gardiner on August 7^th, 1947 the son of Dewey P. Fisher and Ella (Meserve) Fisher.

Gregory graduation from Richmond High School in 1965 and then joined the U.S. Army. Upon an honorable discharge from the Army  he then worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Maryland until an injury forced him to retire. He had various jobs in Bowie, MD before moving back to Maine to care for his mother and help care for his uncle William Meserve. He was a great companion to both until their passing.

Gregory is survived by his son Franklin Fisher of Alexandria, VA; daughter Jennifer Cunningham of Nokesville, VA; brother William Fisher and his wife Jill of Hallowell; several grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be no services and a private burial will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, Richmond. Condolences may be expressed at KincerFuneralHome.com

BRUNSWICK -  Robert L. Moore, 76, of Bath, died on March 30^th, 2014 at Mid Coast Health Center.

He was born on July 20^th, 1937 in Bath, the son of Henry and Lovica (Ryder) Moore.

Robert married his beloved wife, Sandra Bowman, on July 28^th, 1960. They were long time residents of Georgetown where Robert was a life long self employed lobsterman.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling.

Augusta – Arlene M. Gagnon, 87, died on Monday, March 31^st, 2014 at her home and was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Augusta on December 7, 1926 the daughter of the late Adelard and Marie Anne (Boulet).

Arlene was a gentle mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, a loving and caring woman, devoted to her faith and family.

Bath-Gail E. Doughty Collins, 59, of Drayton Rd. passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at her home.

She was born in Bath on May 1, 1954 the daughter of Francis (Babine) Doughty and Elmer C. Doughty Sr.

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Dresden-Mary C. Guay, 89, of the Middle Rd. passed away on Saturday, March
15, 2014 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.She was born in Fall River, Ma on July 19, 1924 the daughter of Augustas and
Mary Luiz.Mary worked as a seamstress at Congress Sportsware in Bath for many years.

Passed in Topsham, Maine on March 6, 2014

Topsham-Paula Amanda Randall, 74, of Dubar Circle died on February 13, 2014 at home with her family by her side.

She was born on Jan. 24, 1940 in Roque Bluffs, Maine the daughter of Conrad and Isabelle Johnson. 

James W. Read, 84, formally ofBowdoinham, passed peacefully Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at the Maine Veterans Home inAugustawith family by his side.

Richmond- Glenys E. Brice, 95, of the Beedle Rd. passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta.

She was born on April 29, 1918 in Richmond the daughter of Arthur and Eula (Spaulding) Terrell.

Richmond-Beth M. Anan, 48, of Beech St. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at her home.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on June 7, 1965 the daughter of Harry and Kay Pierce.  Beth graduated from Richmond High School and later attended Katherine Gibbs College in Boston.

Topsham-passed away February 4, 2014 at his home.

Lewiston-passed away February 3, 2014 at his home.

Bowdoin-passed away on February 2, 2014 at his home.

Ethel L Call-passed away in Brunswick on January 29, 2014.

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Ronald William Smith, beloved husband of Joan, died January 25^th, 2014.

Augusta-Augusta-Sgt. Frederick Niles Larrabee, Sr., 83; of Augusta, passed away peacefully at home on January, 15, 2014.

He was born on October 29, 1930, in Augusta, Maine, the son of the late Daniel Larrabee and Mary Niles Larrabee Gilbert. He attended the Augusta School system and in 1950 he married the late Frances Margret Morgan and together they had five children and 49 years of marriage. In 1950 Fred joined the Marines and served as a Sergeant in the Korean War.. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, Fred and his wife Frances worked for a local veterinarian before he trained as a meat cutter for Sampson's supermarket in Greene, Maine. Finding his niche in meat cutting, he soon became the meat manager and eventually the store manager of Sampson's on Bangor Street in Augusta.  In 1960 Fred then became the proprietor of Augusta Meat & Seafood on North Belfast Avenue. In the mid 1970's he also became the proprietor of Stone &. Son's Smoke House on Haskell Street and in 1976 sold Augusta Meat & Seafood which is now known as the Augusta Seafood. In 1989 he went into a partnership and was the owner of the Fido's Meat Market and the Sandollar Restaurant in Hallowell, Maine. In 1992 he sold his half of the partnership and retired for the second time.  Retirement of course did not suit him so he took a position working for West Gardiner Beef and remained working until the age of 80.

Richmond-Elwood " "Smiley" Ross Pinkham, 81, who retired from BIW, passed on January 14, 2014 at Togus.

                               
Richmond- Alexander M. Pinkham, 80, of the Alexander Reed Rd. passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2014 at Togus.

Richmond- Suzanna L. Christie, 66, of Main St., passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side.She was born on October 7, 1947 in Lewiston the daughter of Charles and Clarice   Sue grew up and attended school in Winthrop.Sue worked for Port City of Richmond as a teller for many years.

Sue enjoyed knitting, craft fairs and raising money for breast cancer through the Eagles Club.Sue was predeceased by her parents, sister Pamela Lanteigne and a nephew Scott Tainter.  She is survived by her husband of 15 years John Christie of Richmond, sister Sherry Stevens and significant other Barry Wright of Livermore Falls, brother Charles Irby of Augusta, sons Jim Wadleigh of Ct., George Wadleigh of Az., Dan Wadleigh of Co., 9 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

BOWDOINHAM — Dorothy Towle Baker, 82, of Bowdoinham, passed away Jan. 14, 2014. She was born in Portland on Oct. 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Howard E. and Mable Watson Towle.

DRESDEN — Richard E. Green Jr., 53, of Dresden, formerly of Freeport, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 7, 2014. Richard was born at Parkview Hospital on Jan. 25, 1960, to Myrtle and Richard E. Green Sr.Richard attended Freeport schools where he enjoyed sports, music, art and spending time with his friends. Richard began art at a young age and grew to be a very talented artist. He was very well known for his airbrush paintings

BRUNSWICK — Bill Sweeney died peacefully on Jan. 2, 2014, at HillHouse in Bath, Maine. He was born in Waltham, MA on Jan. 14, 1932, a son of Charlotte and Edward Sweeney.

Bowdoinham-Barbara L. Foster, 80, of Foster Lane, passed away on January 5, 2014 in Brunswick. She was born on December 31, 1933 in Rockland the daughter of Edgar and Addie McBrine. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, husband Donald Foster, and sister Nancy Doughty.  She is survived by twin daughters Karen Royal and husband Mike, Kim Kallman and husband Doug, grandsons Bryce Royal, Nick and Sam Kallman, sisters Helen Fogg and husband Steve, Paulyne McBrine and brother Edgar McBrine.