2025 Obituaries
Kaleb Anthony Halsey
Kaleb Anthony Halsey, 20 years young, of Bowdoinham, born to Berta Veno and Ian Halsey, passed far too soon in a tragic accident on January 15, 2025 at Maine Medical Center.
Kaleb was a very hard worker from a very young age. He started helping/doing yardwork with his Dad and also his Papa. He moved up to gardening with his Dad which continued through his life. He worked for and was part of his close family members’ landscaping company with his best friend Parker. He did some roofing work also. Once 18, he started and continued work as a Stage Builder at Bath Iron Works. He got to work with his Dad and his 2 best friends Parker and Caeden. Lots of people loved him there.
Things he enjoyed in life was helping mom raise his little sister Ella from the time he was just 5 years old. His love, compassion, and deep connection with animals and pets was a special light he carried throughout his entire life.
He loved chillin’ with his homies, beastin’ out at the gym, bustin rounds and rippin his “Rowdy Cateye” around with all his buddies. He loved all extreme sports including BMX, biking, long boarding, snow boarding, white water rafting, mudding, 4 wheeling, and everything else that challenged his endless physical and mental capabilities in life.
He is survived by his mom, Berta, sister Ella, Mimi, Papa, Uncle Darryl, Uncle Beau, Uncle Levi, Aunts, Uncles, and several cousins.
On his mother’s side, he is predeceased by his Great Grandmother Ruth, and his Great Uncle Bobby.
He is survived by his Dad Ian, sister Makayla, Grammy Mary, lots of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
On his father’s side, he is predeceased by his Great Grams Beverly, Great Grampa Sterling, and Grampa Kerry.
A memorial visitation will be held February 1st at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant Street, Richmond, ME from 12:00-3:00pm.
Sandra A. Hickey
Gardiner- Sandra A. Hickey, 84, passed away January 22, 2025 at the MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge following visits from family and close friends.
Sandra was born in Bath, Maine on May 25, 1940 to Shirley and John LeMont. Sandra graduated from Richmond High School and married Russell Hickey in June of 1957. Settling in Gardiner, Sandra worked for the Gardiner School system and later in the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office for the State of Maine. She was an avid artisan as demonstrated by her painting and quilting. Sandra was a 4-H, leader an active member of the Gardiner Sports Boosters, as well as a lifelong member of the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church. She very much enjoyed hosting family gatherings and visiting relatives in Kentucky
Sandra is survived by her husband Russell and her three children; Dennis and wife Debbie of Florida / Maine, her daughter Denise and husband Tim of Farmingdale, and son Daniel and wife Lisa of Norridgewock. Sandra is additionally survived by her brother Thomas LeMont and his wife Linda of Eustis - She is predeceased by her brother Barry and sister Jane.
Sandra enjoyed time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephew. She especially loved watching them swim and fish at her home on Pleasant Pond in Gardiner.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Alzheimer’s Care Center in Gardiner and the MaineGeneral Rehabilitation Long Term Care at Glenridge. Sandra was unwavering in her appreciation of her caregivers at both facilities.
A funeral will be held on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 10am at Kincer Funeral Home on 130 Pleasant Street in Richmond. Funeral services will be followed by a gathering of family and friends at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church. A family burial will be scheduled in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 31 Highland Ave., Gardiner, ME 04345.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357
William Edward Chapman
West Gardiner- William E. Chapman, known affectionately as Bill, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 70 at his home in West Gardiner, surrounded by family. He was born on August 5, 1954, in Lewiston Maine, to his parents William Chapman, his mother Mildred Chapman, along with siblings Jean Tommaselli, husband Richard Tommaselli, and Brenda Vinette and her husband Vince Vinette.
Bill was a dedicated owner of Easy Rent All in Lewiston and poured his heart into his work. He was a loving husband, survived by his wife Crystal Chapman, with whom he shared many cherished memories. Bill was a proud father of two sons, William Chapman and his wife Heather, and Russell Chapman and his partner Janice Chamberlain. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Ryan LaRoche and his wife Sarah, Kassondra Chapman and her fiancé Jon Patterson, as well as his great-grandchildren, Natalie LaRoche, Grayson Patterson, and Julian LaRoche. He is survived by sister in laws Faye Poulin and late husband Claude Poulin, Wendy Parks and husband Tom Parks , nieces Nicole Tommaselli, and Carrie-Ann Vinette, and nephews Robert Tommaselli, and Aaron Vinette.
Bill's passions included visiting Disney World, spending quality time with his family, and cheering for the Boston Bruins. Bill was a lifelong member of the Webber Avenue Club in Lewiston. He absolutely loved spending time with his grand-dog Jax on Chipmunk Lane at the lake. Bill will always be remembered for his warmth, generosity, and the love he had for his family and friends. Bill's spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357
Doris Wheeler Gagne
Bowdoin- Doris Wheeler Gagne left us to be with Jesus on January 5th, 2025, at the age of 82 after a courageous 81-year battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Doris was loved by all who knew her for her gentle manner and caring heart. She was an avid letter writer with pen pals around the world. Her memory for people and dates was legendary, and she faithfully sent birthday cards to friends and family. She was also passionate about her family's genealogy. She was an avid reader, and loved to hear others' life stories.
Doris was the daughter of June Wagg Wheeler and Ervin Alfred Wheeler of Bowdoin, Maine where she was born and lived her entire life. She is survived by her husband Albert, a survivor of childhood institutional trauma; a daughter Karen M Gagne, a Masters of Social Work degree candidate December 2025; and a grandson Alex J Gagne-Poliquin, a craft-worker. Doris is also survived by her sister Lila Bulick, and was predeceased by their brother Stanley Wheeler, and sister Marion Pinard.
Doris was a woman who had a deep passion for her walk as a Christian, and a genuine love and kindness that extended to family, friends, and beyond.
A Celebration of Life will be held at West Bowdoin Baptist Church 54 West Rd Bowdoin on January 25th at 1pm.
Arrangements are the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357
Faith Hanley Bailey
Brunswick- Faith Hanley Bailey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her family members.
Born in Gardner, Maine, on 1 August 1935, Faith was the daughter of the late Gerard Keating Hanley and Phyllis (Browne) Hanley. Faith graduated from Saint Joseph Academy (high school) in Portland, Maine. She later graduated from Mount Saint Mary College in Hooksett, NH, in 1957 with a bachelor’s in English. Faith was offered a fellowship to graduate school at Catholic University to continue her studies in English but forwent the opportunity after she met the love of her life, Richard W. Bailey. Faith worked on the library staff at Lamont Library at Harvard University from 1957 to 1959. Faith married Richard on June 13th, 1959. Faith traveled the country and world with Richard for the next 20 years as a Marine wife. They lived and raised their family on almost every Marine Corps base from Quantico, VA, to Camp Pendleton, CA. The highlight of her travels was living for three years in Cape Town, South Africa, where she met many of her best friends in life.
Faith loved literature and was considered the most well-read person by all who knew her. She collected hundreds of books and always had an eye for rare ones. She loved the Boston Red Sox and Ted Williams in particular. As a girl, Faith loved to keep score of Red Sox games and later share the highlights with her father. Over the years, she met several Red Sox players, including Pedro Martinez and Luis Tiant. Faith loved Ireland and visited several times. She enjoyed looking for family and hearing the stories of her ancestors.
Faith worked in several professions over the years. One of her favorite jobs was as the executive assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, where she served for over 10 years. She met and was loved by several generations of students attending Saint Joseph’s College.