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Ruth A Sawyer

Ruth A Sawyer

Sep 1, 2023

Our Youngest sister Ruth (Ruthie) Ann Sawyer went home to be with Jesus on September 1, 2023. Ruthie was born April 22, 1969, to George and Muriel (Strout) Sawyer.

Ruthie was an artist, writer of stories and plays for her nephews and nieces. Ruthie was a caregiver her entire life but found time for her hobbies of scrapbooking and her...

Eric J. Hinson

Eric J. Hinson

Aug 31, 2023

Eric James Hinson passed away suddenly at his home in Robbinston on August 31, 2023.  He was born on February 17, 1952 in Presque Isle, Maine to Jay B. Hinson and Jane McLeod Hinson. The family soon moved to Calais where Eric attended Calais Elementary and High School and also spent a year at Lee Academy. He graduated from Central...

Rhonda J. McIver

Rhonda J. McIver

Aug 29, 2023

Rhonda Jean McIver, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at her home in Bradley.  Rhonda was born in Lincoln on September 30, 1951, daughter of John and Betty Jean (Carroll) Sylvia. 

Rhonda graduated from East Grand High School, Class of 1969, and on February 27, 1971, she married Larry McIver.  From a young age Rhonda loved horses.  Eventually she...

Dana M. Hagerman Sr.

Dana M. Hagerman Sr.

Aug 28, 2023

Dana Merle Hagerman Sr., 86, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at Maine Veterans Home in Bangor.  Dana was born in Presque Isle on May 5, 1937, son of Merle and Lena (Purington) Hagerman.

After graduating from Presque Isle High School, Dana enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Recruiter.  Following his retirement from the Army, he...

Thelma Hatt Mullen

Thelma Hatt Mullen

Aug 27, 2023

Thelma MacDonald Hatt Mullen 82, of Machias, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Thelma was born September 17, 1940, in Eastport, Maine the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Stevens) MacDonald.Thelma worked at Machias Savings Bank for many years until her retirement. After retirement she enjoyed going to Florida during the winter and resided in Maine in the summer.

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Elmer L. Doughty

Elmer L. Doughty

Aug 25, 2023

Elmer Lewis Doughty, 92, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by family at Calais Community Hospital.  Elmer was born in Deer Island, NB, on July 15, 1931, son of Harold and Myrtle (Carr) Doughty.

Elmer attended school in Deer Island and in his younger years worked as a lobsterman.  He then worked as a carpenter and in 1958 married...

Christopher P. Mackin

Christopher P. Mackin

Aug 24, 2023

 

Christopher Paul Mackin (61) of Johnson City, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023, while in Dennysville, Maine; a place he truly loved to be and where he found respite. 

Chris grew up in Binghamton, NY.  He graduated from Seton Catholic Central High School and received his master’s degree from SUNY Binghamton. He was an accomplished wrestler in...

Laticia M. Socobasin

Laticia M. Socobasin

Aug 22, 2023

Laticia Marie Socobasin ‘Teesh’ 32, of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, was born at Motahkomikuk “Indian Township” to Jeanette Socobasin and Ryan Gabriel. On August 22, 2023 she was called to the spirit world. Her death was unexpected, leaving all those who love her in shock and heartache. From birth until Laticia’s last breath she was surrounded by the love of her...

Nancy M. Airola

Nancy M. Airola

Aug 15, 2023

Nancy Margaret Soctomah Airola

June 18, 1944 – August 15, 2023

 

Our beloved Nancy passed away peacefully with her loving husband, family and friends by her side. 

 

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Simon and Beatrice Soctomah; brother Harvey Soctomah; brothers-in-law Sidney Lewis, John Taylor, Ken Jackson, and Cliv Dore; nephews David Moses Bridges and John Surles;...

Robert E. Hinton

Robert E. Hinton

Aug 12, 2023

Pastor Robert E. Hinton, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Bob was born in St. Stephen, NB, on July 9, 1945, son of Weldon and Margaret (Colson) Hinton.

After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1963, Bob entered the U.S. Army.  Following...

Charlene D. Welch

Charlene D. Welch

Aug 9, 2023

Charlene Diffin Welch, 83, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital. Charlene was born in Robbinston on March 3, 1940, daughter of Robert and Jacqueline (Taylor) Diffin.

In her younger years, Charlene was a First Responder for the Robbinston Ambulance. She then became a CNA with Barnard’s Nursing Home for many years, and in her later...

Jeannette S. Harris

Jeannette S. Harris

Aug 7, 2023

Jeannette Sigrid Harris, 94, passed away surrounded by family at her home on Harris Point on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Jeannette was born in Perry on December 28, 1928.

Jeannie was raised in Perry and attended Shead Memorial High School.  On November 25, 1946, she married her high school sweetheart, George Harris.  Jeannie worked in the office of her husband’s...

Jane E. Carlow

Jane E. Carlow

Aug 1, 2023

Jane Elizabeth Carlow left this world peacefully on August 1, 2023.  She was born in Calais, Maine on February 12, 1943, daughter of Norman F. Carlow and Evelyn (Alexander) Carlow. 

Jane attended Calais schools and graduated from Calais Memorial High School in 1961.  She attended Washington State Teachers College from 1962-1965 and began teaching first in Boothbay Harbor, then at...

Phyllis E. Sprague

Phyllis E. Sprague

Jul 31, 2023

Phyllis (Brown) Sprague age 92 passed away peacefully the morning of July 31, 2023, at EMNH in Eastport, Maine. Phyllis was born in Charlotte, ME on Oct. 3, 1930, to Fannie (Corbett) and Lester Brown.

Phyllis graduated from Pembroke High School in 1949 and married Charles (Lewis) Sprague on July 9, 1949. Together they raised four daughters and were married...

Jack Downing

Jack Downing

Jul 31, 2023

Our son Jack was unexpectedly taken from us due to a car accident on the night of July 31st.

Jack absolutely loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, playing baseball, basketball and in his younger years wrestling. He started playing baseball at the age of 4 and never stopped. He played for Calais little league, junior league, Woodland high school team and...

Thomas R. Ries

Thomas R. Ries

Jul 27, 2023

Thomas Richard Ries, 71, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home in Eastport. Tom was born in East Orange, New Jersey, on July 29, 1951, son of James and Agnes Ries.

Tom was a graduate of Essex Catholic High School in New Jersey, Class of 1969. He worked for Essex County until being drafted into the U.S. Army...

Linda F. Morris

Linda F. Morris

Jul 26, 2023

Linda Morris, 73, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with cancer on July 26, 2023.  Linda was a member of the Perry Methodist Church and enjoyed many cherished friendships with members of the church.  Linda was born in Illinois and predeceased by her parents; brother, Glenn Hughes; and husband, Dale. 

Linda is survived...

Erna L. Fox

Erna L. Fox

Jul 24, 2023

Erna Lisa Fox, 93, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, surrounded by family at Calais Community Hospital. Lisa was born in Bremen, Germany, on February 26, 1930, to Johann Ernst August Storck and Frieda Louise (Huntemann) Storck. Her long and exceptional life was characterized by unfailing optimism and resiliency. These qualities helped her through a disastrous childhood shaped by...

Viola E. Dwelley

Viola E. Dwelley

Jul 23, 2023

Viola E. (White) Dwelley passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Marshall’s Healthcare in Machias.  Viola was born in Weld, Maine on June 11, 1923, the daughter of Coolidge and Eva (Osborn) White.  She celebrated her 100th birthday six weeks ago.

Viola was a life-long resident of Alexander.  She worked many years for Ware Knitters and Hathaway shirt factories in...

John W. Stevens

John W. Stevens

Jul 22, 2023

John Wallace Stevens passed away peacefully at Calais Community Hospital on Saturday July 22, 2023, surrounded by family. John was born at Peter Dana Point on August 11, 1933.

John was predeceased by his parents George and Mariah Stevens, his daughter Ann Socobasin, his brothers Eugene Stevens, George Stevens Jr., Richard (Dickie) Stevens, Benjamin Stevens, and sisters Madeline Paul, Rita...

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