Litchfield- Shirley Elaine Alexander Dunn of Litchfield, ME went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2024.

Shirley was Born February 25, 1938 to Jay and Kathleen Alexander of South Gardiner, ME, and graduated from Gardiner High School class of 1956.

She married A/2^nd Class John L. Dunn, Jr. February 23, 1957 at South Gardiner Baptist Church.

She and John worked in Christian ministry in Baptist churches from 1965 through 2018. She loved doing secretarial work both in the Baptist Church organization and for private businesses. She established Ladies Groups in churches they served and was a leader in missions work. During their 21 years of ministry in Ellsworth, she was very active in Baptist Youth Camp (BYC). She was a wonderful mother to 5 children.

Shirley was predeceased by Her parents, Jay and Kathleen Alexander and sister Linda Alexander.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, her 5 children and spouses Pamela Bailey (Stephen), Susan Bowden (Bill), Steven Dunn (Doreen), Kay Whalen (Omar) and Rebekah Doughty (Harry), fifteen grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Per her request, services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BYC, PO Box 1214, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

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

Randolph- We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Barbara Seavey, who passed away on November 27, 2024, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Barbara M. Seavey was born in Boothbay, Harbor, Maine on September 7, 1937 to Nelson B. and Irene Timberlake Seavey. She attended schools in Boothbay Harbor, Bath, and on her tenth birthday moved to Gardiner, Maine. She always adored her older brother Tom, and took joy and pride in watching  him play sports. Barabra excelled in her schoolwork and love of learning. Barbara started working at the Gardiner Public Library in the 8th grade; she was proud of her work there, earning .90 a week, until she graduated. Her love of reading led her to graduate as valedictorian of the class of 1955 at Gardiner High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. 

                Barbara went to work for the State of Maine in 1955. She worked for the Department of Motor Vehicle for 16 years and the Maine Arts Commission for an additional 22 years. She retired in 1997 and for years proudly told her family of her 38 years, 7 months, and 1 day working for the State of Maine. Following her retirement, Barbara was employed part time for several years as an administrative assistant at Dyer Associates in Winthrop. 

                In addition to being proud of her employment, Barbara was also involved in several clubs and organizations over the years including Augusta Junior Women’s Club, Augusta Business and Professional Women’s Club, Snofest, Red Hat Society, and Lupine Ladies. 

                Some of Barbara’s favorite pastimes were traveling with friends, including cruising to Bermuda with the “secret six,” roaming the United States with her mother and beloved Aunt Glenys, cruising to Hawaii & Alaska with her friend,

Lorraine, trips to Disney, Mexico, Quebec, Nova Scotia, California, and numerous travels with her BFF, Fran. 

               As The Sound of Music would say, these are a few of her favorite things: reading, jigsaw puzzles, playing Scrabble, Sudoku, crosswords, ice cream, lighthouses, going out to eat with family and friends, trips to Boothbay and Ocean Point, collecting Santa Clauses, decorating for any holiday, and a Manhattan, straight up!

AUGUSTA – Michael Dorian McCollett, Sr., 75 of Augusta, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.  Michael was born on October 1, 1949 in Gardiner the seventh child of John V. McCollett, Sr. and Beatrice (Guilmain) McCollett.

He graduated from Gardiner High School in 1968.  He worked for the Kennebec Journal for 27 years and retiring in 1997.  He then worked for Woodmaster of Maine for 3 years. 

Michael was also a member of the Augusta Elks Lodge #964 for 32 years. 

Michael was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Donald; David; John and Peter, a sister Mercedies Kelly.  He is survived by his wife Cathy, two sons Michael Jr. (Amy) of Augusta; Daniel (Candace) of Colorado Springs, five grandchildren, Sophia (Katherine), Helaina (John), Iain (Kaley), Kale and Cora and several nieces and nephews. 

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, through his work and his time at the Elks Lodge.  Cremation arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home in Richmond.  A celebration of life will be planned for the Summer of 2025.  Date and time to be determined.

Bowdoinham- Mortimer F. LaPointe, 92, of Bowdoinham, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 with his family by his side. He lived at the home he and his wife, Sally (died in 2007 from complications from dementia) designed and helped build for their retirement. Mort and his oldest son Mort II lived in this house along the Kennebec River for roughly the past 15 years.

Mortimer was born in Ticonderoga, NY on May 19, 1932, the son of Donald F. and Mary (Ferris) LaPointe.

Mortimer graduated from Tabor Academy, Marion, MA, and Trinity College, Hartford, CT in 1955, served in the US Army, and graduated from Wesleyan University with his Masters in education. He taught science, coached, and raised a young family at Lenox School, in Lenox Massachusetts from 1958 to 1969.

1969 Mortimer joined Bowdoin College as head coach of the men’s lacrosse team; a position he held for 21 seasons. He also coached the defensive backs for the football team and in the winter at various times was the JV hockey and JV basketball coach.

Mortimer was predeceased by his parents, and his wife, Sally who also was an influential figure in Bowdoin College athletics.

He is survived by his sons, Mortimer F. II, Joshua P. and Garth Y. LaPointe, grandchildren Ben, Brianna, Sally, Noah, Morgan, Cullen, and McV; as well as his great granddaughter Emily.

Upon retiring From Bowdoin Mort and Sally began gardening at their home in Bowdoinham. They focused on flowers that they cut and dried, then sold to florists along the midcoast Maine area. It gave them a great excuse to drive the coast, visit friends, and explore new restaurants.

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

Come this spring (4/19/25) in coordination with the Bowdoin College Alumni Office there will be a remembrance of Mort’s life.

Hallowell/Richmond- Marjorie P. Adams, 103, of Granite Hill Estates, passed away on November 18, 2024, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

She was born on May 31, 1921, to Earl and Pauline Preble. She attended Richmond High School, graduating with the class of 1938.

Marge worked at Ames Woolen Mill, Etonic Shoe Co., both of Richmond, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. of Portsmouth N.H.

She had many interests; knitting, sewing, macrame, crafts of all kinds, refinishing furniture and traveling, where she and her husband traveled to every state at least once and she also made a trip to Paris, France with Yvette Dickinson-Brann, her other traveling buddy.

Marge was predeceased by her parents, her husband Hugh, sister Dorothy Dickinson, nephew Bruce Dickinson.

She is survived by her daughter Janice Ashcroft, grandson Scott Pickett, nephew Rex Dickinson, stepdaughter Betty Stubbs, stepson Hugh Adams, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held in the spring.

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

Steve Marcus Suire, aged 65, passed away on October 31, 2024, in Yarmouth, Maine.

Born on October 19, 1959, Steve was known for his humorous, loving, and helpful nature, traits that endeared him to everyone he met. Steve spent his professional life on the road as a long-haul trucker, a career that suited his love for travel and adventure. Away from work, he was passionate about gardening, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling. Most of all, Steve cherished spending time with his family and friends, creating lasting memories with every encounter.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Carla Suire; daughters, Stacey Sinclair and her husband Nikolas and Samantha Bragdon; sons, Michael Suire and his partner Diane Moseley and Joshua Bragdon and stepson, Michael Withem and his wife Crystal and at last count 10 adored grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sisters, Sharon Adams and husband Dan, Sabrina and partner Harry, Sandy Suire and partner Dennis, Sundee Perry and husband Randy, Belinda Hair and husband Andy, and Bonnie White and husband David; and his brother, Daniel Suire and wife Debra. He also leaves behind sisters-in-law, Crystal Leeman, Coral Gerrish-Deaver (Richard), Monica Marcum (Henry), Roberta Bodwell (Willam II), Cindy Smith (Gary)and Shanna McNeil (Eric) and brothers-in-law, Wayne Cook (Debbie), Ryan Cook (Sharon) and Frank Anderson (Brandie) and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Alpha and Sylvia (Greenier) Suire, and his son, Robert Suire.

In keeping with Steve's wishes, there will be no traditional funeral service. A celebration of life will be held in June 2025, where friends and family will gather to honor his memory with love and laughter.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our own Timothy (Tim, Timmy, Timbo, TimB) Michael Beckim Jr. 35, of West Gardiner. Tim passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. He was born June 19th, 1989 to Timothy Beckim Sr. and Dyana White in Ojai, California. 

Timbo was known for his outgoing personality, terrible dancing, infectious laugh and smile that could brighten any room he was in. His love, kindness and generosity inspired and touched the lives of everybody he met. 

Tim played soccer throughout his adolescence years. Creating memories that will last a lifetime. After graduating from Richmond High School, Timbo worked for McGee farms, Lamoureux Improvements, Maine Home Inspections and The Bowdoinham Marina and self-employed for himself. He loved and cherished all the people he got to meet and work with, and we are forever grateful for the boys that helped and supported him all the way through. 

Tim enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially when a game of cornhole was involved. He competed in several cornhole tournaments with his dad Tim. During the fall he enjoyed hunting with his dad, uncle, brother and friends. He earned the name TimB playing softball with many of his lifelong friends on Dunbar Squared and RH Construction teams as #55. As Tim always said “lock it in.”

Tim is survived by his father, Timothy Beckim Sr. from Richmond & his fiancé Crystal Scott, Tim’s mother Dyana & her husband Richard White from Newport, his grandmother, Andree Beckim from Richmond and grandparents Dennis &; Leslie Elliot, from Lexington, NC. His sister, Tiffany Beckim, and his nephews Benjamin Beckim & Jaxson Burnell from Gardiner. His little brother &; sister, Kial & Alivia Beckim, both from Richmond. Tim leaves behind his three beloved children, Elliot, Wyatt & Reagan Beckim. They are the center of his universe. Followed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that became family. 

Tim was a loving, nurturing and a compassionate father. He thrived to be the best daddy for his babies. He enjoyed coaching them, watching them grow up and spending quality time with them. He loved them unconditionally and will continue to watch over them from above.

He is predeceased by his grandfather Carl Beckim Sr., cousin Shane Beckim and his aunts Jeannie Breton & Carlene Beckim. 

A celebration of life will take place at the Enterprise Grange - 15 Alexander Reed Road Richmond, Maine. Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 1-4PM. 

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” —MAYA ANGELOU

Steven P. Bray of Bowdoinham, ME died on September 30, 2024 at the age of 70 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born in Rockland, ME and raised in Owls Head. After a short time in Arlington, MA where he met and married his wife, Cathy, he returned to Maine and settled in Freeport. There Steve and Cathy raised three wonderful sons. They moved to Bowdoinham in 2005. Through the years Steve supported his family by working as a mechanic until his illness made that impossible.

Steve is pre-deceased by his father, Biron Bray, his mother Maxine Bray, his brother Tom Bray, his sister-in-law Judy Bray, and other beloved relatives.

He is survived by his wife Cathy Bray, his son Chris Bray and wife Becky and his grandchildren Sophie and Owen, his son Jason Bray and wife Amy, his son Mark Bray, his sister Betty Binkiwitz and husband Bill, his brother Bill Bray and fiancé Jeanne, his sister-in-law Cindy Bray, and many dear nieces and nephews.

Along with Steve’s family, there are many friends in the community that will miss him, especially those in the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Brunswick, ME where he was a member for many years. It was Steve’s faith that enabled him to endure the challenges of his life with comfort and hope. We will miss Steve for now, but we will see him again in the resurrection when Jehovah God “makes all things new”.

In lieu of flowers you may donate, as Steve did, to the worldwide Bible education work at donate.jw.org or to the charity of your choice.

A memorial for Steve will be held on November 16, 2024 at 2:30pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 721 Webster St, Lewiston ME 04240

Jane T. Holden, passed away October 30, 2024, with her family by her side.

Jane was born on February 1, 1941 to Louise and George Trombley.  She grew up in Bloomfield Connecticut before moving to Maine where raise her two boys.  Jane loved Maine. While she was living in Cumberland she worked as an Education Technician,at the Mabel. I. Wilson School. While living in East Boothbay, the place she called home for many years, she was ahead of her time starting the Frogurt Factory in the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. 

In retirement she spent more and more time in Florida. These past years Palmetto Florida became home. Blessed with a view of ocean just as she was in Maine.

Ever the socialite, Jane made friends wherever she lived.  She loved to read and play bridge, but golf was her passion.  She played courses all over Maine, her sons even grew up as caddy’s and then played golf as well.  Even as Jane’s illness of Pulmonary Fibrosis took her energy she played as long as she could, hitting a hole in one not that long ago.  

Jane is predeceased by her father, mother and oldest sister Susan Schatz, and husband Leo Walz. Survivors include her two sisters, Deborah Latham and Sara (Sally) Wall, two sons and their spouses-William and Gayle, James and Melissa, and companion Howard Shultz.  Jane was blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who made her last weeks brighter.

The family would like to thank the staff at MidCoast Hospital and CHANS Home Health and Hospice.  The care and support they shared was beyond measure.

There will be a family service at Forest Hill cemetery in Dresden Maine and a gathering in the future for her family and friends in Palmetto Florida.  In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your local library or hospice organization.  

Merrilee Fiske Brooks, 82, of Richmond passed away on September 22. 2024 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Merrilee was nearing the end of cancer treatment that was considered curative. She unexpectedly had a heart attack and passed away 5 days later from complications. She was born on July 22, 1942 in Peterborough, NH, the fourth daughter of Edwin and Ethel (Lyon) Fiske.

Merrilee attended Appleton Academy in New Ipswich, NH and graduated in 1961. She met her future husband, William Brooks, Jr., of Jaffrey in the Civil Air Patrol. They married on October 28. 1961. In the early years of her marriage Merrilee and William lived in Greenland, NH, Epping, NH and Portsmouth, NH.  Merrilee was a housewife raising two children, Robin and Billy.  Williams’s job took him to the island of Guam in 1971 and Merrilee followed soon after with Robin and Billy.

Merrilee worked as a secretary at Seiko on Guam. In 1975 the family moved to Lakeside, CA.  In 1979 they moved to Richmond, ME. Merrilee worked at a nursing home in Brunswick, ME as a CNA.  In 1990, a new job took William and Merrilee to Bahrain, where Merrilee worked as a secretary at the Department of Defense school.  In 1993 William and Merrilee moved again, this time to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Merrilee volunteered at the USO, and she baked hundreds of dozens of cookies for the troops that were in port. She met President George H.W. Bush, who greeted her as the “Cookie Lady”. In 1999, Wiliam and Merrilee returned to Richmond, ME.

Merrilee was small in stature, but had a big personality and like her name implied she was always cheerful. She enjoyed walking (4-5 miles a day),  being outside, reading, bird watching, finding chipmunks (who would eat seeds from her hand), puzzles and riding in her paddleboat. She loved animals and birds and had many pets over her lifetime.

Merrilee was predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Ethel (Lyon) Fiske, brother Richard Fiske and her husband, William. She is survived by eight sisters and three brothers: Sandra Benotti, Dianne Maki, Marjorie Tetzloff, Sharon Fiske, Wendy Cain, Sherry Fiske, Betsey Kaufhold, Elena Fiske, Orlo (Jim) Fiske Timothy Fiske and Robert Fiske. She is also survived by her daughter Robin Cavanagh and son William III, and her granddaughter Samantha Harden, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will take place in mid-November at the chapel in Temple, NH. Date will be announced soon. 

Richard Alden Emmons Sr., 65, of Abbot, Maine, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Augusta, Maine, on October 31, 1958, Richard was predeceased by his parents, William and Lillian Emmons of Richmond, his brother William "Billy" Emmons, and his sister Carol Carver.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Sally A. Emmons; his son, Richard Emmons, and his wife, Kate, along with their children, William "Liam" and Ava, of Freeport; his daughter, Rebecca Pinkham, and her husband, Greg, and their son, Luke, of Bowdoin. Richard also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Sharon James of Dresden, his brothers, Ronald Emmons and his wife, Martha, of Richmond, Gary Emmons and his wife, Sandy, of Richmond, and Robert Emmons of Augusta, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Richard attended Richmond schools before enlisting in the United States Army in 1977, where he proudly served until his honorable discharge in 1980. He dedicated 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department, including nine years as fire chief. He also worked at Bath Iron Works in the tin shop for 30 years.

An avid outdoorsman, Richard found joy in snowmobiling with friends and family. He was an active member and trail groomer with the Four Winds Snowmobile Club and the Abbot Explorers ATV Club. He loved spending the warmer months riding his "buggy" (as he called any motorized vehicle, especially his four-wheeler) and looked forward to fishing and hunting trips. He delighted in telling stories of his many adventures with friends and family.

Richard was known for his daily phone conversations with his brothers Ron and Gary, as well as close friends Wayne Ellis and John Dain, sharing updates and keeping them connected. He also took great pride in his role as the unofficial "Mayor of Monson Junction," reporting local happenings to his friends.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Veteran Affairs (VA) medical teams in Rumford and Augusta for their care and support over the years.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 10:00 AM at Cotton Cemetery, 208 County Road, Richmond, ME 04357. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Four Winds Snowmobile Club in Guilford, ME or the Abbot Explorers ATV Club in Abbot, ME in his memory.