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Dean R. Williams

Dean R. Williams

Oct 8, 2023

Dean Richard Williams, 83, passed away at home on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home in Princeton.  Dean was born in St. Stephen, NB, on March 26, 1940, son of Harold and Erma (Sprague) Williams. 

After graduating from Princeton High School, Class of 1958, Dean started his career with St. Croix Paper Co., retiring in 2002 from Domtar.  On...

Ricky R. Ramsdell

Ricky R. Ramsdell

Oct 5, 2023

Ricky Roy Ramsdell passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Ricky was born in Eastport on September 8, 1959, son of Walter and Gladys (Polk) Ramsdell.

Rickey loved motorcycles and fast cars. He also cherished his time on his hand radio. His call sign was “ NIWA”.

Ricky is predeceased by his parents and his brother Walter...

Ruth E. Johnson

Ruth E. Johnson

Oct 4, 2023

Ruth E. Johnson, 89 of Baring peacefully departed surrounded by her beloved family on October 4, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior.

Ruth was born in St. Stephen NB, Canada, on February 27, 1934, daughter of Walter and Ida Leavitt.  She was predeceased by her brothers, Raymond and Jimmy Leavitt, her sisters Jean McCurdy, Mary Richards, Joyce Sellars,...

Valerie A. Maggiani

Valerie A. Maggiani

Oct 3, 2023

Valerie A. (Diehl) Maggiani, 81, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  Valerie was born in St. Charles, IL, on May 11, 1942, daughter of Leonard and Ann (McNally) Diehl. 

The first five years of Valerie’s life were spent in Oberlin, OH and State College, PA, where her father was a college swimming coach, as well...

James P. White

James P. White

Oct 2, 2023

James Paul White, 73, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Down East Community Hospital in Machias.  Jimmy was born in Caribou on February 22, 1950, son of Perley and Hazel (Lynch) White.

Jimmy worked at the Frank Beckett Center in Calais.  He was a proud participant of Living Innovations and often competed in the Special Olympics.  Jimmy loved sports,...

Arline L. Lawless

Arline L. Lawless

Sep 30, 2023

Arline L. Lawless, 83, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Eastside Center for Health Rehab in Bangor.  Arline was born in Calais on June 24, 1940, daughter of Edgar Hall and Audrey Perkins.

Arline graduated from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1960, and worked at Jewett Insurance until starting her family.  While raising her...

Janet E. Niles

Janet E. Niles

Sep 29, 2023

Janet Elaine (Wheelock) Niles, 86, peacefully transitioned to her next life in Heaven with our Lord on September 29, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  Janet was born in Calais on November 17, 1936, daughter of Arthur and Florence (Pomeroy) Wheelock.

Janet loved her family most in life and felt truly blessed.  She loved family gatherings, Christmas, Thanksgiving,...

Burleigh "Sam" Sprague

Burleigh "Sam" Sprague

Sep 28, 2023

  Burleigh Austin Sprague, 76, passed peacefully at his Starboard home, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, September 28th, 2023. A good Christian man, known affectionately as Sam by all who knew him, was born July 17, 1947 in Bangor, Maine, the son of Harry and Leona (Morrison) Sprague.

Sam grew up locally and lived for a period of time...

Jill A. Provencher

Jill A. Provencher

Sep 26, 2023

Jill Ann “Mumzy” “AJ” (Seger) Provencher passed away at her home in Meddybemps, Maine, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 54.  Jill was born in Stratford, New Jersey on December 17, 1968, daughter of Daniel and Lynda Seger.

As a child, the family moved to Tower Hill, New Brunswick, where Jill grew up, and graduated from St....

Virginia L. Chaffey

Virginia L. Chaffey

Sep 23, 2023

Virginia Lou “Jinny” Chaffey, 95, passed away with her daughter by her side on Sunday, September 23, 2023, at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home.  Jinny was born in West Pembroke on August 15, 1928, daughter of Garnet and Pauline (Camick) Hooper.

Jinny graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1946.  She worked in the local fish factories and local stores...

Margaret M. Hatt

Margaret M. Hatt

Sep 23, 2023

Margaret Mae Alley Hatt, born on July 6, 1940, peacefully departed this world on September 23, 2023, after a brief illness. She was a beloved member of the Jonesport community, having attended Jonesport schools and graduated from Jonesport High School in 1958.

Margaret is survived by her children; son Dwayne Johnson and his wife Pam; son Buddy Hatt and his...

Linda J. Meader

Linda J. Meader

Sep 22, 2023

Linda Jeanne Meader passed to the realm of the ancestors Friday, September 22, 2023. Linda was born the second child of Bernard Meader Sr. and Nina M. Meader(Rogers) on March 4,1959. She grew up in Byfield Massachusetts and attended Triton high school.

Linda was a proud Passamaquoddy woman. She attended the University Of New Mexico School of American Indian Arts...

Sally R. Minnick

Sally R. Minnick

Sep 15, 2023

Sally Rebecca Minnick, 84, passed away Friday September 15th, 2023 at her home in Eastport Maine.

She was born in Eastport, then moved to Dixfield, Maine when her father was transferred as Manager at the Eastport Newberry’s store to the Rumford store.  Sally then lived in Ithaca, NY and in 1957 graduated from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. After college she...

Ruth E. Clark

Ruth E. Clark

Sep 10, 2023

Ruth Elaine Pierce Clark was born on July 1, 1941, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and passed away on September 10, 2023, in Calais, Maine, surrounded by family.

Ruth was a nursing assistant and then met handsome and charming Dick “Richie” Clark. They were married on September 8, 1960, and just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. After her marriage, she...

Catherine M. Cilley

Catherine M. Cilley

Sep 10, 2023

Cathy Cilley passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday September 10, 2023.  She was born on October 24, 1957, to Loretta Levallee and Robert Smith. Cathy was raised in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where she met her soulmate, Steven.

After being high school sweethearts Cathy and Steven married June 14, 1975. Shortly after starting their family, they settled in...

Thomas D. Webster

Thomas D. Webster

Sep 8, 2023

Thomas Dickson Webster Sr. passed away September 8, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital. He was born in Portland at Mercy Hospital on May 1, 1944, to Earle and Dorothy Webster.

At a young age, Tom’s family moved to Calais where he attended school, graduating in 1962. Tom worked at Comstock and Russell’s garage and worked for Alva Cousins garage. He...

Ella M. Robinson

Ella M. Robinson

Sep 7, 2023

With gratitude for a long and generous life well lived, the family of Ella M. Robinson announce her passing on September 7, 2023, at the age of 89.  Ella was born in Lubec on September 19, 1933, daughter of the late Jasper and Tryphena (Tyler) Cheney. 

From 1933 to 1949, Ella was brought to Libby Island by boat when she...

Robert B. Hill

Robert B. Hill

Sep 6, 2023

Robert Blair Hill, “Bob” passed away on September 6, 2023 at the age of 67 in Pembroke, Maine in a tragic ATV accident.  Born March 2, 1956 to Sandra and Robert Hill, lived his high-spirited young life, in Red Beach Maine or out at “camp” at Nash’s lake with his sister Marcia and brother Roy Hill along with many aunts,...

Claysie G. Harvey

Claysie G. Harvey

Sep 5, 2023

Claysie Gene Harvey, 47, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, with loving family by her side. Claysie enjoyed nothing more than being in the outdoors, bowling at the Spednic Club and spending time with her large and loving family. Claysie was known for her smile and infectious laughter. Those close to her also know of her enormous heart and...

Thomas A. Michaud

Thomas A. Michaud

Sep 1, 2023

Thomas Armand Michaud Sr. of Northfield ME died at home on Bog Lake Friday September 1st. 2023. He was born in Rumford ME on October 28th. 1945 to Armand Gerald and Florence Ida (Meisner) Michaud of Andover. Tom was the the eldest of five children and grew up very close to his maternal grandparents who owned a small dairy farm.

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