Andy Desjardins, 60, of Bowdoinham, passed on April 15, 2024, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, with his wife by his side, after battling pancreatic cancer.

Andy was born in Brunswick on October 17,1963, the son of Orel and Joan (Alexander) Desjardins.

Anyone that knew Andy knew what a hard worker he was, starting out as young as 11 years old helping the janitor at Bowdoinham Community School.  When he got older, he loved working on Raymond Mayo’s farm in Bowdoinham.  He went on to work at Knapp Shoe in Lewiston, Etonic Shoe in Richmond, drove as a center liner for Pine State Safety Lines in Topsham, and worked as a foreman for Moore Painting in Brunswick before starting his own successful painting business in 1999, A.D. Painting, which he maintained until his death.

Andy enjoyed 4 wheeling, fishing, & hunting.  But what he lived for was taking care of his family & spoiling his grandchildren.

Andy was predeceased by his father Orel Desjardins and his daughter Kayla Seigars.

He is survived by his mother Joan Goodenow of Oxford, his wife of 36 years Kim Smith Desjardins of Bowdoinham, his daughter Tabatha Lumbert & partner Chris Blake of Richmond, son Darrin Desjardins & partner Ashley Smith of Freeport, son Joshua Desjardins & fiancé Nicole Whitcomb of Bowdoin, son Brandon Desjardins & wife Riley of Bowdoinham, brother Orrin Desjardins of Norridgewock, brother Orel Desjardins, Jr. & wife Lorraine of Bowdoinham, sister Laurie Desjardins Auger & husband Damian of Oxford, 10 grandchildren, several nieces & nephews and his beloved dog Suzie.

At his request, there will be no funeral service.  However, 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.

Barbara Ann Cummings, 84 of Augusta passed away on Sunday, April 14,2024.

She was born in Augusta, Maine on July 22, 1939, the daughter of Alexander H. and Lydia (Austin) Cummings.

Barbara attended Williams Grammar School and graduated from Cony High School in 1957.  She received her nursing diploma from Central Maine General Hospital (now, Central Maine Medical Center) in Lewiston, Maine in 1960.  In 1969 she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia with a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.

After completing nursing school, Barbara worked at the Augusta State Hospital (now Riverview) until entering the Air Force Nurse Corps in 1962. After her retirement as Lieutenant Colonel in 1982, she worked for about 2 years at the Maine Veterans Home. In Augusta.

  Most of her military career was spent in the mental health field as both a staff nurse, head nurse and a head nurse at AF Medical Centers in Alaska, Florida, the Philippines, Texas, and Washington DC.  She also served as a senior instructor at the school of Health Care Sciences in Wichita Falls, Texas, and as the chief supervising nurse coordinator at Andrews AFB Medical Center in Washington DC. Additionally, she worked on an Aeromedical Staging Unit at Andrews AFB that received and stabilized casualties injured in Vietnam before airlifting them to other stateside medical facilities closer to their homes.

Barbara was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation, The Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, The National Defense Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award Madal with 4 oak leaf clusters, the armed Forced Reserve Medal, the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, and the Chief Instructor Badge.

She was a life member of the Air Force Association, Military Officers Association of America and the National Association of Uniformed Services.  She was a charter member of the Society of Air Force Nurses, the Women’s Memorial Foundation, the Worl Warr II Veterans Committee and the National World War II Museum.

 Barbara was predeceased by her father Alexander, her mother Lydia, her sister Betty Jean Cummings, and a brother Keith Allen Cummings.

Survivors include nephew Ronald Keith Bechard of Augusta, niece Kimberly A (Bechard) Webber of Augusta, 3 much loved great-nephews Brandon Marshall Webber and his fiancé Sarah Bondarko of Monmouth, Dexter Mitchell Webber of Portland, and Patrick Austin Webber, of Monmouth, and her two wonderful and dear friends, cousin Keith Havner of Florida, and nephew Robert A. Webber of Augusta

 There will be no visitation hours.  A graveside service for family will be held at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery in Augusta.

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

Mark Edward Johnson, 60, of Dresden, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2024.

Born on June 21,1963 in Damariscotta. He would always tell us it’s the longest day of the year, first day of summer. He grew up in Wiscasset. He graduated from Wiscasset High School.

He Married his wife Sandra on August 13,1994 and has Two kids Matthew and Shelby.

While in high school he worked at Races Gas Station in Edgecomb. He worked for Damariscotta police department for one day as Damariscotta 4. He Got his bus driving license his senior year. And drove his class to project graduation. He drove bus at SAD 75 for 13 years. In the summers when there wasn't in school he worked for Webbers construction in Cundy’s Harbor. He worked for the Wiscasset Highway Department. Then moved to the Wiscasset Sewer Department. Then he went to drive bus for Great Salt Bay and Lincoln Academy, Whitefield, and Erskine Academy. His Final Job was with Steve McGee Construction.

Mark enjoyed Spending time with his Granddaughters, driving bus and dump truck, going for four wheeling rides, Haying with Roger Downs, going to camp with the boys, going to Rangeley with his family and going on trips and spending time with his brothers and sisters.

Mark is Predeceased by his father William Johnson, brother Craig Johnson, Mother Patricia Hendrickson, Step-Father Howard Hendrickson.

He is Survived by his Wife Sandra Johnson, Son Matthew Johnson and his daughter Peyton, Daughter Shelby Rice her husband Daniel and Daughter Ryleigh, Sister Theresa Johnson her partner Steve, Brothers Randy Johnson wife Deb aka “Mark JR.”, Joey Johnson wife Deb, Alan Hendrickson Wife Neilly, sister Lou- Ann Rines husband Gilbert. And many nieces and nephews.

The service and Celebration of life will be Sunday April 7,2024 at 2pm at the Elks Lodge 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME

If you wish to bring something, we are doing Finger foods only.

We are keeping it casual the way Mark would want it with flannel shirts.

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

David (Dave) Marshall Fitzpatrick, 63 of Bowdoinham, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at home surrounded by his family’s love.

David was born on May 6, 1960, in Paintsville, Kentucky to Alwilda Warren and Sam Fitzpatrick. He grew up in Prestonsburg, KY. His love for the outdoors began at the ripe young age of 5, when he took his first solo adventure exploring “the hills”, armed only with his BB gun and a can of chew. When David was 15 years old, his family moved to Monroe, LA, where he lived until he finished high school. As the adage goes, you can take the boy out of Kentucky, but you can’t take Kentucky out of the boy. The very day he graduated from high school, David packed his car and moved back to Kentucky.

David enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1982, serving 13 years, protecting and defending our great nation. David met his wife Cheryl, while stationed at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, in Rochester, NY and they were married in 1995. After his discharge, he worked a variety of jobs while supporting his wife’s Navy career, but most recently retired in 2023, from Nantasket Roads Transportation after 20 years of employment.

David enjoyed all sports, hiking in the woods, going to the range, bowling, B horror movies, music, and video games. He was a dedicated father, coaching softball to teach his daughter the necessary skills to engage and master the game. He signed up and participated in karate classes with his young son to encourage, support, and lead by example. Dave often said, “I’m too old for this shit”, whether or not he meant it. He was fond of teasing his wife and daughter by howling like a wolf whenever they would sing out loud. He remained steadfast and fair and was known for his generous and kind behavior towards others. He maintained a quiet confidence in living a simple life and treated everyone with respect.

David fought a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer and is survived by his wife Cheryl (Hood) Fitzpatrick, daughter Fallon Marie Fitzpatrick, son-in-law Thomas Smith and his grandson Wilson, of Hilliard, Ohio, and his son Kyle Roland Marshall Fitzpatrick of Bowdoinham. He is survived by siblings Meg Marshall, Forrest Blackstock, and Steve Fitzpatrick of Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 06, at Kincer Funeral Home at 130 Pleasant Street, Richmond, ME from 2pm to 3pm, with a service to begin at 3pm

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Prostate Cancer Foundation https://www.pcf.org/ and Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice https://androscoggin.org/giving/gifts-of-remembrance/ 

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

Freeport- Esther Anne Whitmore, beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on July 15, 1935, in Topsham, Maine, to Chester Staples and Susie Johnson, and most recently resided in Durham, Maine.

Esther's professional journey led her to work in the Shoe shop alongside her first husband, David Galarneau. However, her proudest accomplishment and greatest joy came from being a loving mother to her children, David, Daniel, and Ronald.

Esther found love again when she married Robert Whitmore on April 18, 2009. Together, they created a beautiful and caring home. Esther is survived by her second husband, Robert, her son Ronald, and her brother, Wally Staples, and his wife Sharon.

Known for her kind-hearted and caring nature, Esther impacted the lives of those around her by always lending a helping hand. She had a beautiful soul, which was reflected in her love for planting in her flowerbeds and caring for her dogs Sammy, Timmy, Keith and Luke.

Esther and Robert's spiritual journey led them to the Wiscasset Nazarene Church, where they found solace and community.

Esther Anne Whitmore will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her memory will live on through the love and kindness she shared with others.

Esther was predeceased by her first husband David, her son Daniel, her son David, her parents Chester and Susie, along with several siblings.

A Funeral will be held in Esther’s Honor Saturday March 30^th 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Wiscasset Nazarene Church.

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

Augusta – LouAnn (Warner) Pignataro, 65, of Augusta passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 15, 2024. She was born on August 20, 1958 , a daughter of the late Gordon Warner and Janet (Gardner) Consiglio.

LouAnn worked for Sunrise House – Motivational Services and previously at NEADS; training puppies to become service animals.

LouAnn loved her daughter and was so proud of her and her accomplishments. She loved animals and being outdoors, gardening, hiking, traveling the world. She shared all of these passions with her daughter. LouAnn's favorite place to go hiking was in Washington State with her daughter. She loved her dog Belle and her family very much.

LouAnn is survived by her Daughter Kayla (Pignataro) War and her husband Donald War of Florida, her beloved dog Belle, brothers: Alan Warner (Florida), Peter Warner and his wife MaryBeth (Maine), Clifton Warner and wife Cheryl (Alabama), Brian Warner and wife Kathy (Louisiana) and by her sisters: Mary Leroux (Massachusetts), Robin Holmen and husband Greg (Texas), Kimberly Brideau and husband Robert (Massachusetts), and Michelle Thurston and husband Kelly Cook (Illinois). An aunt Naureen Cournoyer Buck (Louisiana). As well as by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at Barber's Crossing in Sterling, MA on March 23, 2024 at 12:30pm.

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

Richmond- Nancy (Hayes) Kane, age 75, formerly of Richmond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born on March 22, 1948, to John and Josephine Hayes on Long Island, NY. She worked for the Uniondale School District for over 25 years. She was active in the Uniondale Fire Department Auxiliary, supporting the department anyway she could. Nancy was happily married to Sylvester Kane for 46 years who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Thomas Kane and his wife, Lori, Kelly Grib and her husband Bud. She was a proud grandmother to three adoring grandchildren, Cassandra Kane, Patrick Kane and Kaitlyn Grib.  

Nancy adored and lived for her family above all else. She enjoyed visiting her family’s vacation home in the Pocono area of Pennsylvania with her husband and children (and later with her grandchildren). There she spent quality time with her family enjoying playing games, cooking delicious meals and watching the wildlife roaming the area. 

Friends and family can gather and pay respects at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1PM-3PM. 

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

Richmond- Mary B. Cray passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 13, 2024.

Mary was a long-time resident of Richmond, Maine.  She drove school bus for the Richmond School Department for many years.  She was the owner of Mary's Place where she loved to serve up her famous fried clams.  People came from all around to get her seafood.  Mary loved collecting dolls and rocks and had a very nice collection of both.  She always had a smile on her face and a big heart as well as a great sense of humor.   Her family was the most important to her.   She had many friends who brought her much joy.  She will be missed by all.

Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Wallace, her husband, Wesley Cray, jr., daughter, Ethel Call, grandson, Zachary Cray, son-in-law, Elwin Page and by her dog, Puggy.

She is survived by daughter, Donna Berry and her partner Steven Alley of Newcastle, daughter Nettie Page of Richmond, son Wesley Cray and wife, Mary of Madawamkeag, son Leon Cray and his special lady, son, Robert Cray and wife Cheryl of Richmond, daughter Sonia and husband Steven Lilly of Dresden.  Mary also leaves 14 grand kids and several great grand kids.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Donations can be made in her name to the Richmond Booster Club.

Arrangements are being done by Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME  04357.

Michael C. Bodge,80, of Bar Harbor, ME, Died on 3/7/2024 in Brewer ME.

Michael was born on April 2,1943 to Maurice and Lina (Whitney) Bodge Sr.

Mike always had a love of listening and collecting music. For many years he enjoyed camping, fishing, ham radio operating, touring in the motor home, playing cards and board games, and doing absolutely anything that involved family.

Mike worked several jobs in construction and shoe manufacturing until becoming a Shipfitter at Bath Iron Works for 32 years until retirement. Right after retirement Michael and Sandy, his wife, set forth on many adventures in their motorhome. They traversed the country, sightseeing and constantly visiting friends and family along the way.  They eventually bought a house in Zephyrhills, FL but motor-homed back to Maine every summer to be with family. After Sandy’s passing Mike came back north to live with his son and family in Bar Harbor and enjoyed summers in the motorhome at their camp in Eastbrook.

He was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Lina (Whitney) Bodge Sr., wife of 52 years Sandra Louise Bodge, brother Robert C. Bodge Sr. and wife Pauline, brother Maurice “Bud” Bodge Jr. and wife Glenna, sister Marjorie Hall and husband Douglas, and brother-in-law George Stiles.

 Mike is survived by Steven M. Bodge and wife Allie, sister Shirley Stiles, grandchildren Lina and Ewen Bodge, stepson Bruce Ramsey and wife Mariea; many wonderful step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, and innumerable closely held and much-loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a graveside service for Mike on June 22^nd at the Evergreen Cemetery, Alexander Reed Rd. Richmond, 2pm.

Please donate to an organization of your choice in memoriam.

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

Richmond, ME- William (Bill) Fuller Brooks, Jr., 81 of Richmond, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2024 from severe COPD and emphysema. Born in Augusta, Maine,  he was the son of William F. Brooks, Sr., of Jaffrey, NH and Ida E. Brooks of Winthrop ME.

As a baby he lived in Winthrop and Northeast Harbor5, ME with his mother and sister while his father was in the service during WWII. They moved to Jaffrey, NH when he was a child. He attended Jaffrey schools through graduation at Conant High School in 1961. He was an Honor student with a genius IQ.  He won the High School Science Fair in Physics his senior year, played trombone in the school band, was on the soccer team and was class Vice President. Bill was the first Cadet Commander of the newly formed Jaffrey Civil Air Patrol Squadron, an auxiliary branch of the U.S. Air Force.

In 1961 he married Merrilee Fiske of Temple, NH.

He had wanted to attend M.I.T. to study Nuclear Physics, instead he settled for a paying job with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He entered a four year apprenticeship in nuclear submarine shipbuilding. After graduation and several more years he achieved the position of Production Shop Planner. In 1971, he was promoted to Planner and Estimator Machinery Systems  at the Navy's Ship Repair Facility, Guam. During this time, he provided maintenance support to ships serving in Vietnam, and was Project Officer for several battle damaged ships traveling from Guam back to Hawaii and San Diego. Bill received several performance awards for his efforts.

After leaving Guam in 1975, he worked for the Navy in San Diego as a Production Controller, a Ship Surveyor, and as an Advance Planning Ship Repair Project Officer. In 1979, he transferred to the Navy Office at Bath Iron Works Shipyard in ME. There he was a Production Controller, Project Officer, Contract Negotiator, Procurement Analyst, and Supervisory Contract Cost/Price Analyst. 

Monmouth- Michaleen Rose Toothaker (known to her friends as Mikki) of Monmouth passed away peacefully at age 82 on February 14, 2024 at Marshwood Center in Lewiston after an extended battle with Dementia.

Mikki was born in Millinocket January 21, 1942. Daughter of Newell Grant Myshrall and Marcia Dorothy Bartlett Myshrall.  She married Roland Paquet had three children Louie, Julie and Jamie.  After her children were grown she married Fred Toothaker in 1981 whom she was with until Freds Death in April 2023.

Mikki had many occupations during her life:  hairdresser in Topsham while raising her children; seamstress making wedding gowns and window treatments; L.L. Bean; working beside her husband, Fred on his lobster boat in Cundy's Harbor; and waitressing.

Among her many hobbies Mikki enjoyed designing and making wedding dresses, cake decorating, reading, snowmobiling with

Fred and friends, fishing and hunting with her sons Louie, Jamie, and son-in-law George Pooters.

Mikki is preceded in death by parents Newell and Marcia Myshrall, husband Fred Toothaker, brothers William and George Myshrall and grand-daughter Meghan Passey.

She is survived by children Louie and Risa Paquet, Julie and Steve Passey, Jamie and Kathryn Paquet; step-daughter Kelley and Brad Williams; six grandchildren and thirteen great-granchildren; sister-in-Law Carolyn Neidt; and four neices and nephews plus seventeen great nieces and nephews.

Mom will be missed by many who have been blessed to have her in their lives. We will miss her most during the Christmas Holiday. She loved cooking family dinners, riding around looking at lights,

and gift shopping with family. 

She can now rest with all who left before her.

The family is respecting Mikki's request for “No Funeral Service".  She is being Cremated at Kincer Funeral Home in Richmond.  Family will put Mom to rest in the Spring.

(Dresden, ME) Peter Lincoln Willard (88) died peacefully February 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Peter was born on June 21, 1935, in Newark, NJ to Warren Wyeth and Grace Kettell Willard. He was their fourth child. He grew up in Wheaton, IL, and on Cape Cod, where his family started a Christian summer camp. His father volunteered during WWII and became a highly decorated Chaplain in the Navy. While his father was away at war, his mother kept the summer camp going and even added acreage to the property. Peter loved the summers he spent on Cape Cod, swimming and sailing on the lake. He majored in Biology at Baylor University and graduated in 1958. He taught high school in Vermont as well as lay-pastored in country churches. He met his wife Jean just after she had backed into her sister’s new car with the family tractor. She was crying and her hair was in curlers. After a few years, they married on June 10, 1964. Peter had been accepted into a graduate program, so they honeymooned as they sped across the country to Wyoming. On the first day of class, he doodled on a classmate’s paper, “I have no idea what is going on,” to which his seatmate doodled back, “Neither do I”. Frank Hayward was from Maine and had a wife and two young children. This was the beginning of a partnership that would last for the next 40 years. After the two graduated with their Master’s degrees in Natural Sciences from the University of Wyoming in 1967, they started a summer camp together in Maine. Peter found the property in Woolwich, ME, and raised the funds to buy it. Frank, his wife Laura, and his family joined Peter and Jean and they opened Chop Point Camp in 1967. The camp was the passion project into which they poured all they had. The summer camp brought 80 teenagers at a time to Maine to have fun and learn about the love of Jesus Christ. In 1975, Peter heard about the humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh and hopped on a plane to see how he could help. He started The Widow’s Friend, a project that taught single mothers to embroider so that they could earn a living. His sister, Faith Willard, later stepped in to grow the project into a medical clinic and orphanage. In 1987, Peter and Frank opened Chop Point School on the summer camp property. It is a K-12 school of about 85 students that provides an alternative education to public school. All of the teachers are Christians and they aim to educate and spread the love of Jesus to their students. After many years of bringing students to Mexico City on mission trips, Peter built a facility in Nicaragua where teenagers from the United States host summer camp programs for poor children from that country. Campo Alegria (Camp Happiness) opened in 1997. All four of these projects are still operational.