Austin S. Humphries
May 11, 2024
Austin S. Humphries, 81, passed away surrounded by family on May 11, at the Calais Community Hospital. Austin was born in Macon, GA, on December 16, 1942, son of Benjamin and Flora (Stone) Humphries.
Austin grew up in Perry, graduated from Shead High School, Class of 1961 graduated from the 2 yr. Program at University of Maine-Orono, College of Agriculture,1963. ...
Peggy A. Dean
May 8, 2024
Peggy passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on May 8th, 2024, at the age of 67. Peggy was a proud Junction Girl with a huge heart. She was a single mother who worked multiple jobs to provide for her children and anyone they dragged home. Peggy worked for many years at the Frank N. Beckett...
Mildred E. Hanson
May 5, 2024
Mildred E. “Millie” Hanson, 86, passed away surrounded by family on May 5th, at her daughter’s home in Winterport. Millie was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, on April 28, 1938, daughter of George and Adelaide (Tyler) Elliott.
Millie graduated from St. Croix High School, Class of 1956, and Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1959. In that...
Anita D. Lydic
May 4, 2024
Anita Dawn Lydic, 93, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Narraguagus Bay Medical Facility in Milbridge. Anita was born in St. Stephen, NB, on February 25, 1931, daughter of Paul and Irene (Jones) Lowe.
After graduating from Princeton High School, Anita married Merle “Buddy” Lydic. Throughout the years, she worked various jobs, including the Boston Shoe Store, Ware Knitters,...
Merle R. Fitzsimmons
May 2, 2024
Merle Royce Fitzsimmons (80) passed away surrounded by the love of his family on May 2nd, 2024, at Calais Community Hospital in Calais ME. Merle was born in Milltown, ME on May 31st, 1943, youngest son of John and Hattie (Tracy) Fitzsimmons.
Merle attended schools in Milltown and Calais, in 1963 he married the love of his life Jacqueline “Jackie” MacMillan Fitzsimmons....
Peggy H. Williams
May 1, 2024
Peggy Helen (Stevenson) Williams, 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 1st at 12:55AM, at the Calais Community Hospital in Calais Maine. Peggy was born in Portland Maine on Saturday, March 20th, 1954, Daughter of Alfred and Ruth (Savage) Stevenson.
Peggy graduated from Shead Memorial High school in 1972 and later would work at The Holly in Lewiston Maine, The Woolen Mill...
Cleo J. Ramsdell
Apr 28, 2024
Cleo Jean Ramsdell, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Cleo was born in Lubec on March 19, 1951, daughter of Clyde and Dorothy (Gray) Wallace.
Cleo attended schools in Lubec and Pembroke, and on July 13, 1968, married her high school sweetheart, Gary Ramsdell. She worked...
Ruth Emily Damon Nuttall
Apr 24, 2024
Aunt Ruth, 96, passed away at her home in Big Lake Township, Maine with her niece and nephew by her side. She was born in Charlotte, Maine along with her twin brother, Billy (Willis) on June 8, 1927, to Roy and Edwina (Cambridge) Damon; she was number 5 of 10 children. She attended school in Charlotte and graduated from Dennysville...
Marilyn V. Gomez
Apr 23, 2024
Marilyn Vickery Gomez, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Calais Community Hospital. Marilyn was born in Calais on June 11, 1929, daughter of Horace and Virginia (Vickery) Russell.
Marilyn grew up in Calais then moved to Berlin, New Hampshire, to work at Wareknitters. In 1958 she moved back to Calais where she continued her career at Wareknitters as an...
Talie E. Nelson
Apr 20, 2024
Talie Elizabeth Nelson, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Talie was born in Machias on July 16, 1978, daughter of Carl “Sandy” and Mary Jo (Manderville) Nelson.
Talie graduated from Machias Memorial High School, Class of 1996, and attended the University of Maine at Machias. She most recently was employed at Machias Family Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Tech....
Michael W. Cook
Apr 16, 2024
Michael William Cook, 73, died Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024, at his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1951, in Eastport, the son of William Arthur Cook and Alice (Emery) Holt.
Mike grew up in Eastport, attended local schools, and graduated from Shead Memorial High School in 1969. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, served two tours of duty...
Janice M. Reed
Apr 16, 2024
Janice Reed, 58, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2024. She was born on December 18, 1965 in Weymouth. Massachusetts to Herman “Richard” Robertson and Carolyn Robertson.
She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Robertson of Eastport; daughter, Michelle. son Scotty, and cherished granddaughters Emma and Avery, all of Charlotte; siblings Richard Robertson and wife Janet...
Betsy A. Lappin
Apr 15, 2024
Betsy Ann Lappin, 72, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Marshall Healthcare in Machias, ME. Betsy was born in Rockford, IL, on April 30, 1951, daughter of Lloyd Chamberlain and Betty (Funk) Yunek.
After Betsy graduated from Winnebago High School in Winnebago, IL, she married James R. Lappin. She went to work with her husband as...
Dr. George M. Taylor
Apr 15, 2024
Dr. George M. Taylor, Jr., 65, passed peacefully at his home in Calais, Maine on April 15, 2024, surrounded by family following his courageous eight-year long battle with Glioblastoma. He was born on November 10, 1958 to George & Jean Taylor, Sr. in Calais. George had an adventurous childhood growing up exploring the woods along the St. Croix River and...
Ida A. Kneeland
Apr 14, 2024
Ida Ann Kneeland, 87, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Calais Community Hospital surrounded by her family. Ida was born in St. Stephen, N.B., on April 12, 1937, daughter of Arthur and Viola (Trecartin) Barnard.
Ida attended schools in Baileyville, and later in life earned her diploma at Woodland High School. On October 23, 1952, she married Norman Kneeland in...
Clarice M. Sapiel
Apr 10, 2024
Clarice Marie Sapiel, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 10, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.
Clarice was born in Eastport, Maine November 12, 1960, daughter of Francis “Red” Sapiel and Mary (Nicholas) Sapiel. Clarice attended Lee Academy and eventually got her GED at Dull Knife College with the help of her life long friend Patty Neptune.
After graduating she...
Carl W. Marsh
Apr 6, 2024
Carl W. Marsh, 77, passed away on April 6, 2024 at his home on Gardner Lake. He was born and grew up in Eastport where he lived most of his life.
He graduated from Shead Memorial High School in 1965. He worked at Pratt & Whitney in CT for a short time and then returned home to Eastport where he earned...
James K. Luhmann
Apr 5, 2024
James Keith Luhmann, 79, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home in Calais. James was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on February 10, 1945, son of George and Margaret (Lainhart) Luhmann.
James graduated from Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, NY, Class of 1963. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. In...
Sharon D. Campbell
Apr 4, 2024
Sharon Campbell (Day), 70, passed away on Thursday April 4th, 2024 at her home with her loving husband and best friend Frank Campbell at her side. Sharon was born February 3rd, 1954, to parents Truman Day and Eva Day (Sawtelle) of Wesley.
Sharon spent her life in Washington County, Maine where she raised three children; Amanda DiCenzo, Rachael Brown (DiCenzo), and...
Kathi L. Wolcott
Apr 3, 2024
Kathi L. Wolcott, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Kathi was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY, on March 19, 1957, daughter of John Prime and Shirlene (Reid) Bartleson.
Kathi attended school at Shead High School in Eastport. With her father serving in the Navy, Kathi moved to Florida. She earned her degree in...
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