Richmond- Mark Jayden Judd, a vibrant and beloved young man of 20, tragically passed away on August 3, 2024, in a car accident.

Born on October 31, 2003, to proud parents Melissa Mynahan and Mark Judd, Marky brought immense joy to the lives of those who knew him.

 A native of Maine, Mark attended schools in Lisbon and Richmond. His infectious enthusiasm for life was evident in everything he did. With a natural aptitude for mechanics, Mark possessed an "I can fix it" attitude that often amazed those around him. His love for adventure was expressed through his passion for dirt biking and cars, where he was notorious for his thrilling wheelies and burnouts, earning him the nickname "The Burn-Out King." Hunting, operating heavy equipment, and spending quality time with family and friends were also cherished passions. Mark had a big heart and dreamed of building a large family filled with love and laughter. He worked tirelessly alongside his father at Judd's Construction with the intention of taking ownership in the future, and at the family-owned and operated All American Subs and Lobster.

Mark is survived and loved by his mother, Melissa, and stepfather, Erik Mynahan; his father, Mark, and stepmother, Sharon Judd; his cherished sisters, Baylee, Natalie, Miley, Brinley, and Brixlee; and his devoted grandparents, Pauline and Dave Husman of Topsham, Maine and Steven and Kim Judd of Bradenton, Florida, not to mention his many aunts, uncles and cousins.

 He was predeceased by his grandparents Jeff "Umpa" and Beth Skolfield of Lisbon, Maine, and his great grandparents.

Mark's memory will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His vibrant spirit, gracious kindness, sweet gentleness and unwavering loyalty will be deeply missed.

 A celebration of Mark's life will be held at All American Subs & Lobster on August 18, 2024, at 2 pm at 24 Lancaster Rd, Richmond, ME 04357.

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

BOWDOINHAM, MAINE - Sharon A. Sharples, 77 of Bowdoinham, Maine passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 3 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sharon was born September 1, 1946 in Newton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Raymond J. Macusty and Edith L. Moore Macusty. She graduated from Newton High School in 1964.

Sharon instilled in her family the value of hard work, and she was a believer in the power of a local community store to bring people together. She was the long-time owner of The Bowdoinham Country Store, and she later spent many years running The Bowdoin Center Store. She continued to support small business with many years of devoted patronage of the Buxton Mini Mart, where she got her morning coffee while visiting family in Buxton. Sharon also worked for Gates in Auburn, Maine where she made many dear friends and from where she retired in 2012.

Sharon’s greatest joy was her family. After raising her four children, Sharon assumed her infamous title “Nanny” or “Nana” to her grandchildren and to all of their friends, neighbors, and loved ones for whom she became “Nanny” too. Nanny was an avid reader, a proud “leftie,” and she enjoyed playing games of Scrabble, checkers, Parcheesi, Rumikub, Uno, and Words with Friends. She loved to laugh, tease, and make a sassy joke, and she always enjoyed her black coffee with an apple fritter or slice of blueberry loaf.

Sharon is survived by her children, Kim Bowie, Kurt Sharples (Anita), Stanley Sharples Jr. (Karen), and Lewis Sharples; her grandchildren, Marissa Bowie, Jacob Sharples, Lauren Sharples, Caitlyn Sharples, Scott Sharples, Ryan Sharples, and Tommy Sharples; sister-in-law and friend, Ellie Macusty; dear friend Carol Wilson DelRossi; “her Lady” canine companion, and many wonderful nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

She was predeceased by her parents and her older brother Frank R. Macusty of Eastham, MA.

A celebration of life will be held at Merrymeeting Hall Community Center in Bowdoinham on Saturday, August 24 at 11am. The family would like to thank the Oncology team at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Mid Coast Hospital for their loving care.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local library in Sharon’s honor.

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

Jesse Wilson Harriman passed away on May 6, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer while in Brooksville, FL with his long-time companion Barbara Commeau by his side.  He was born in Topsham to Jesse Harriman and Virginia Tozier Harriman in 1941. 

After graduating from Wiscasset High School he enlisted  in the US Air Force.  He especially enjoyed time living in Japan, where he developed a great love of Japanese culture, speaking and reading Japanese and truly enjoyed sumo wrestling.  After serving 8 years, he moved back to Maine and purchased a poultry farm in Brunswick where he also ran his own successful insurance agency.  

Jesse purchased the farm on the White Road in Bowdoinham in 1972. Throughout the years his vision for the farm evolved from raising laying hens and crop farming to embody his love of growing plants. As many of his long-time customers have said, he shared his passion for plants with all who frequented the greenhouses each year.  His quiet, soft spoken demeanor and wealth of knowledge provided folks with ways to better their gardens year after year. Through farming he developed many meaningful relationships with farmers from across the state and he particularly relished the connections he had created with Eric (Katy) Seaman and Rick (Lillian) Belanger.

Jesse had many interests, he loved riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR reading (particularly science fiction) and researching Harriman Family genealogy. 

He was a 57-year member of the Masonic Lodge.  In addition, he was always willing to serve on local committees, often ending up in a position of leadership.  He could fix anything, often in a rather unconventional way and he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.  

He could light up a room with his smile, and the twinkle in his eye left you wondering what he was up to.  

Jesse was predeceased by his parents as well as his sister Janice Campbell and his brother Ronald Harriman.  He is survived by his son Jesse (Molly) Harriman III and grand daughter Cassidy Harriman of Bowdoinham, stepchildren Peter (Leaslie) Dalton of Wiscasset, Julie Pendleton of Newcastle, Christy Dalton of Bath, Tiger (Peanut) Dalton of Southport and Jackie Dalton of Las Vegas, step-father David Williams of Woolwich, his half-brothers Michael (Wendy) Williams and Marty Williams and long-time companion Barbara Commeau of Brooksville, FL  and her children Megan, Seth, Luke and Sam.

Richmond-Barbara A. Srock, 88, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2024 at Maine Medical Center, Portland.

She was born on October 27, 1935 in Providence Rhode Island the daughter of Louis and Laura Crescenzo.

Barbara was a member of the Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, Richmond Senior Center, Wiscasset Community Center, Bookies Book Club of Richmond, American legion Auxiliary,
and University of Maine Extension

Barbara attended St. Ann's Parochial School and Mt. Pleasant High School in Rhode Island.  She Studied Voice at Rhode Island Conservatory of Music. Associate and National Credentialing in Early Childhood Education.

She enjoyed being a member of Drum Church where she was a lay speaker and served on
various committees over the years, sang in the choir and coordinated the Prayer Shawl
Ministry, exercising at the Wiscasset Community Pool with her "swimming women" friends,
Weekly Bridge games, activities and events at the "Golden Oldies Senior Center. Also her flower
gardens and communing with nature and love of reading, eldercare prayer services,
volunteering at the Richmond Food Pantry, socializing with all her dear friends, (you know who
you are), shared times and trips with husband Larry especially our Fall Foliage trips and our mutual love of creation and all things associated with Nature. Through all our decades together sometimes
we walked side by side sometimes a step or two apart, love never runs in a straight path and
when our journey is over our hearts and ashes will be in their resting place together.

Barbara loved her family and times spent with her grandchildren, her son Bob her daughter
Laura and son David and son-in-law Mark, who has been more a son over these many years,
sharing family memories and humorous stories of their lives and growing up years was very
special and dear to her heart. There was much happiness and laughter when they all got
together and they always made her feel loved and valued. Barbara's stepchildren Wendy,
Tracy and Kelly lived with the family for a time and she holds many memories of them
growing up.

Barbara enjoyed many wonderful years working at Head Start. She taught in
various head Start classrooms and retired as Center Director and teacher of the Freeport Head
Start in 2000. Teaching young children was one of her greatest joys, she cherished and loved
every child who entered her classroom and delighted in shaping the children's first school
experiences. She was dedicated to going to work each day thinking of all the wonderful learning
experiences that were planned for the children and what fun they would have and the learning
that would take place. After retirement she worked at the Richmond Senior Center and the
Richmond Summer Recreation Program.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents Laura and Louis Crescenzo, Husband Larry Srock, sisters Grace 0' Agostino, and Marie Crescenzo and brother Paul Crescenzo, all of Rhode Island and her
grandchild Derek Less of Richmond Maine.

She is survived by son Robert Less and fiancée Ericka Turloe, of Waterville, daughter
Laura Kendrick and son-in-law Mark Kendrick of Richmond, son David Less and fiancée Tabitha
Brann of Augusta, grandchildren, Lorna (Kendrick), Eastwood of California, Glendon Kendrick,
Rob Less, and Lorisa Less, all of Richmond and six great grandchildren, she cherished her weekly visits with her great-grandson, Cyrus M. Kendrick, niece Kathleen Lapisky-Crescenzo, and nephew Paul Crescenzo of Rhode Island.

Stepchildren, Wendy Srock Wright of Bath, Tammye Martin & husband John of California, Tracy
Srock & wife Monica of California, Kelly Srock of Mt Vernon, Randy Srock and fiancée' Sandy of
Chelsea.

A Celebration of life Service will be at the Dresden Richmond United Methodist Church  
121 Pleasant St, Richmond on Friday, Aug., 2^nd at 11am. Burial will take place at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Civic Center Dr. Augusta, on Tuesday August 6^th at noon.

In Lieu of flowers please send donations to The Dresden Richmond United Methodist Church 121 Pleasant St. Richmond Maine 04357 or The Richmond Senior Center-Golden Oldies at 314 Front St. Richmond Maine 04357.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Betsy Martin, 83, died unexpectedly July 1, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Dexter, the daughter of Quentin D. and Maxine E. (Curtis) Sprague.

Betsy graduated from Edward Little High School, class of 1958. Following graduation, she married Harold Callahan and had three children Scott, Nancy, and Sean. Harold and Betsy divorced in 1985 and she later remarried David A. Martin in Virginia Beach, Va. and moved to Waterloo, Ind.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by both of her past husbands; sisters Nancy and Sally, as well as her brother, Michael. S

urviving are her children Scott, Nancy and Sean.

Betsy’s faith in God was most essential in her life and she dedicated much of her time to reading scripture. Once she moved to Virginia Beach, Va., she started her own catering and cleaning company. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, sewing and refinishing antique furniture.

Family and friends are invited to visit from 10-11am with a service of remembrance at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 18 at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357. Interment will be at the Curtis Family Cemetery, Richmond.

Those who wish to remember Betsy in a special way may make gifts in her memory to

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Dresden- It is with great' sadness that we announce the sudden death of David E. Storkson, Sr on July 11,2024, at the age of 81. David was born in Jefferson, Maine on Apr 23, 1943, to Lawrence A. Hubley, and Mildred H. (Cunningham) Hubley. At an early age, David was fortunate to be raised by Gussie & Peter Storkson, of Whitefield, and later adopted into the Storkson family. He received his education at Whitefield grammar school, Erskine Academy in Jefferson, and later attended Gardiner High School where he earned his high school diploma in 1973. This was an accomplishment of which he was always proud. learning from
textbooks and taking written tests, did not come easy to him. He was a diligent worker all his life, working on farms, Lipman Poultry, construction, and auto body work in his early years. In 1960 the joined the Army Reserve, 142 Ordinance Co., Augusta, ME, Honorably Discharged in 1965. He then entered the Dept. of Navy working as a mechanic in the diesel and boiler room from 1965 until medical discharge August 1966. During his military time, he trained in use and repair of firearms, and later became interested in black powder. He went on to work as a custodian at Togus VA Hospital until 1970, after which he left for North Carolina to attend Heavy Equipment School for bulldozer and motor grader work. In 1975 David went to work for the Dept of Educational & Cultural Services, later transferring to the State Veteran's Cemetery where he got to use his skills as a heavy equipment operator. He retired in 2003 after 28 years of State service and continued to work part-time for the next 25 years in the Parts Dept at Wiscasset Ford.  He retired for the second time just after his 80^th birthday in 2023.

In addition to furthering his education, and holding down full-time employment, he also managed to raise a family with his first wife, and four children.

I n May 1978 David married his second wife, Shirley. Together they enjoyed many years of motorcycling, camping, spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, & kayaking. He truly enjoyed spending time at camp in Rockwood with his good friend Jack, fishing and bird hunting which was his passion. He especially enjoyed working with his tractors, John Deere, 1932 International, and recent upgrade to a Kioti.

 
David is predeceased by his parents, his adopted son James, and son-in-law Michael Geroux, Sr.. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley (Everson) Storkson, his children Lisa Heil (Jim) of Augusta, David Storkson, Jr (Heidi) of Pittston, and Laurie Geroux of Chelsea; four

Ronald J. Belanger, Sr. was found deceased at his home in Bowdoin on Thursday, June 29, 2024. Ron was 68 years old.

Ron’s son, Ronald Belanger Jr., passed away in 2021. In addition to his son, Ron was pre-deceased by his parents, Gerard and Doris Belanger, of Topsham. He leaves behind a daughter, Chelsea Belanger, and a grandson, Finn. He also leaves a stepdaughter, Cara J. (Bedard) Erdmann and former wife and lifelong friend, Sonja Bedard. He is survived by his sister, Jane (Belanger) Bergquist and nephews, Aaron Coy, Michael Coy, and niece, Alyssa Coy.

Richmond-Bing C. Tribbet, 75, passed away on July 5, 2024.  

Bing was born on July 20, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, to parents Dennis and Marguerite Mealey Tribbet.

Bing graduated from Richmond High School in the Class of 1967, while holding several part-time jobs, already exhibiting the strong work ethic which stayed with him his entire life.

After graduation, he began working for Peachey Builders of Augusta as their bulldozer operator.  During this time he also served in the National Guard as a member of the 152^nd HEM Company out of Augusta for six years.  In 1982 he started his own excavation business, which he ran successfully until recently when his declining health prevented him from continuing.  He enjoyed the years when his son Jeff worked with him in the business.

He married Martha Anderson in 1969 and within a couple of years decided to build his young family a new home to live in.  Decades later, with his son-in-law helping, he built his daughter and her family a home next door on family land.  He was a man who could make dreams come true.

He enjoyed helping his family, vacationing and going on cruises, his work, and his weekly poker games with his friends.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha; daughter Jennifer Ridenour and husband Derrick; son Jeffrey Tribbet; and his beloved grandchildren, Nicholas and Olivia Ridenour.  He is also survived by his brother Barry Tribbet, sisters Lauri Sidelinger and Cleo Garcia, sister-in-law Sally Tribbet, and their families, and many cousins.  He was predeceased by his parents, stepfather Monroe Stockton, and brother Bruce Tribbet.

He chose not to have a funeral service.  We will remember and keep him in our hearts forever.

Richmond- Diana Sue Messer, 66, of Richmond, died on June 24, 2024, at her home in Richmond.

Diana was born in Bath, ME on November 17, 1957, the daughter of Dell Lawton and Rhoda Jock

She loved collecting various items, including antiques, odd toys, dolls, and miniatures.  Her life was characterized by helping those around her.  She helped, not only those of her household, but those who lived in her neighborhood and the random stranger who had the blessing of crossing paths with her.

She is survived by the love of her life Donald Lee Prindall, four sons Richard, Charles and Jeremy Messer, her youngest son Brandyn Lawton-Prindall, as well as those that she held close to her heart, her greater community of friends and acquaintances.

LITCHFIELD - David Ardy Kamila, 76, had what his brother calls a "wild wisdom." Mixed with his drive to serve his family and his community, this spirit guided his path through life. Never were these qualities more visible than during his final months with us. 

David's dramatic two month saga of injuries, ER visits, ambulance rides, hospitalizations, and even a slow-motion wheelchair getaway from a rehabilitation hospital with a police escort back (an adventure he described as the most fun he'd had since childhood), were all met with his characteristic high energy, maverick creativity, good humor, extreme grit, and his full dose of the Finnish spirit of "sisu." 

His final wild ride and his years-long battle with cancer ended on May 31, 2024, as the sun rose over the lake at his much-loved Sunshine Farm in Litchfield with his daughter at his side and his heart filled with peace, love, and gratitude for the life he had lived and the people he had known. 

Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, colleague, neighbor and friend, David was born on Dec. 7, 1947, the third child and second son of the late Irene (Tuomi) and Adolf "Ardy" Kamila of Westminster, Mass. 

David grew up in a large Finnish-American family in a neighborhood with enough boys to make a baseball team. He attended the Westminster public schools, where his aunt was the school nurse and his uncle was the school custodian. As a teenager, he worked on his grandfather Axel Tuomi's farm in Westminster. He spent winters skiing Mount Wachusett and summers enjoying Wyman Lake.

He ran track and cross country and participated in the ski club at Oakmont High School in Ashburnham, Mass., where he graduated in 1965, as a National Merit Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. He went on to study civil engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi and the Ski Team, where he was a co-captain and helped win the 1968 New England Intercollegiate Ski Conference championship. He graduated in 1970.

In 1971, he married Terry Yale McKenney of Ashburnham, Mass., and settled in Westminster, Mass., working for engineering firms in Clinton and Westminster. After his daughter, Avery Yale Kamila, was born, he and his family moved to Clearwater, Fla., where he worked for Hilborn, Werner, Carter & Associates. 

The pull of New England soon brought him to Litchfield, Maine, where he and Terry created Sunshine Farm, growing organic vegetables and raising goats, chickens and pigs and selling produce at the Augusta Farmers Market. His daughter, Kay-Lee Yale Kamila, joined the family at Sunshine Farm.

Bowdoinham-George E. Libby, 88, passed away on June 29, 2024 after a brief illness with family by his side.

He was born in Portland on October 12, 1935 the son of Irvin and Marion Libby.

George worked for many years as a grounds foreman for Bowdoin College.

He enjoyed going to fairs, working cattle, anything outside and particularly time spent with family.

George was predeceased by his parents, wife Darlene Libby, children George Libby Jr., and Tammy Dershem.  He survived by daughters Melinda Burrell and husband Stewart of Bowdoinham, Hope Libby of Augusta, Heather Ruona of Richmond, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 7th at 2pm at the Bay View Cemetery, Bowdoinham.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CHANS Hospice or Meals on Wheels.

Richmond-Ruby L. Shelley, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Winship Green Nursing Home, Bath.

She was born in McRae, Georgia on November 8, 1939 the daughter of Rueben and Mary Harrelson.

Ruby worked at Bell Telephone and Bath Iron Works as a telephone operator for many years.  She was also a devoted Navy wife.

Ruby was an avid reader of Harlequin Romance books.  She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and rug hooking.

She was predeceased by her parents and husband Randall Shelley. Ruby is survived by daughter Deborah Bedard and husband Gary of Bowdoin, son Christopher Shelley and wife Wendy of Richmond, brother Jerry Harrelson of Florida, grandchildren Christopher, Matthew and Maeley.

The family would like to thank the staff at Winship Green, Constellation Hospice and Mid Coast Hospital.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, July 5th from noon to 1:30pm at the funeral home.