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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...

Milan S. Jamieson Jr.

Milan S. Jamieson Jr.

Jul 20, 2023

Milan Stephen Jamieson Jr., 74, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Milan was born in Eastport on March 18, 1949, son of Milan and Muriel (Wass) Jamieson Sr.

While in high school in 1967, Milan enlisted in United States Marine Corps where he served as a machine gunner and rifleman during the...

Mary Jeanne Madore

Mary Jeanne Madore

Jul 18, 2023

The family of Mary Jeanne Madore of Calais, Maine is saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the age of 65 years old, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Mary Jeanne was a caring wife, mother, memere, sister and friend.

Mary Jeanne will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Gary; daughter Melissa and...

James F. Slowe Jr.

James F. Slowe Jr.

Jul 17, 2023

James Francis Slowe Jr., 70, passed away with his wife by his side following a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, ME.  James was born in Somerville, MA, on May 29, 1953, son of James and Margaret (Jervis) Slowe.

After graduating from Don Bosco Technical High School in...

Donald L. Moore Sr.

Donald L. Moore Sr.

Jul 16, 2023

Donald L. Moore Sr., 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home in South Princeton with his family by his side.  Donald was born in Machiasport, ME on December 11, 1934, the son of Clarence and Christine (Berry) Moore.  He attended Machias Schools.

Donald served in the US Air Force from 1953-1957 where he spent time overseas...

Joline C. Thornton

Joline C. Thornton

Jul 13, 2023

Joline Claudette Thornton, 84, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Down East Community Hospital in Machias.  Joline was born in Lewiston on February 23, 1939, daughter of Albert and Albertha (Plourde) Leclair. 

Joline worked as a cook for various restaurants in Connecticut and on March 17, 1963, she married Luther Thornton.  She became a field boss in the blueberry...

Laura M. Dana

Laura M. Dana

Jul 10, 2023

Laura Marie Dana who was born on September 8, 1958 in Cambridge, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at her home on Gull’s Way, in Sipayik on July 10, 2023.

She was surrounded by her loving family in the home that she designed, built and loved, where she always welcomed friends and family, and where you often found her baking her special...

Margaret L. Getchell

Margaret L. Getchell

Jul 9, 2023

She always made time for adventure. Her fiery red hair leading the way to any and all shenanigans. Her name was Margaret (Leavitt) Getchell and when you met her, you never forget her. She was beautiful, passionate, full of life, and love.

She was born Margaret Louise Leavitt and entered this world on the first day of summer, June 21,...

Barbara A. Kneeland

Barbara A. Kneeland

Jul 8, 2023

Barbara Anne Kneeland, 89, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Barbara was born in St. Stephen, NB, on June 14, 1934, daughter of Eric Max Sawyer and Ethel (Adams) Sawyer.

After graduating from St. Stephen High School, Class of 1953, Barbara married Norris “Bud” Kneeland on August 15, 1953.  She worked...

Kathy A. Hunnewell

Kathy A. Hunnewell

Jul 4, 2023

In Loving Memory of Kathy Hunnewell (McCook), a Beloved Nurse, Devoted Mother, and a Beacon of Kindness 

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Kathy, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many through her compassionate nature, dedication to nursing, and unwavering love for her children. She passed away at the...

Owen J. Hochreiter

Owen J. Hochreiter

Jul 3, 2023

Owen John Hochreiter, 87, passed away in Machiasport, Maine, on Monday July 3, 2023, with his family by his side. Owen was born in New York City on August 17, 1935, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Brown) Hochreiter.

Owen graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY, class of 1953; received his Bachelors in business from Miami...

Anne M. Brown

Anne M. Brown

Jul 2, 2023

Anne Marie Brown, 69, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Anne Marie was born in Amsterdam, Holland, on May 5, 1954, daughter of Gerard and Caroline (Dekoff) Gerlach. 

Anne Marie graduated from Wayland High School in Wayland, MA, Class of 1973.  She worked for many years as a dishwasher for several...

Tekawitha M. Robinson

Tekawitha M. Robinson

Jul 2, 2023

Tekawitha Marie Robinson, 51, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023.  Tekawitha was born in Machias on December 11, 1971, daughter of Warren and Joyce (Murphy) Doten.

Tekawitha attended Fryeburg Academy until her senior year, then graduated from Lee Academy.  She went on to graduate from the Eastport Boat School with High Honors.  Tekawitha worked as a varnisher for Wayfair Marine...

Remiel Rose Marie Dana

Remiel Rose Marie Dana

Jun 24, 2023

Remiel Rose Marie Dana was born sleeping on Saturday, June 25, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. 

Surviving are Remiel’s parents, Nathaniel Dana and Ashley Stevens; two sisters, Taylor and Trezure; seven brothers, Ashton, Heiden, Nate, Aiden, Moses, Josiah, and King; paternal grandmother Tina Dana; paternal grandfather Martin Dana and wife Marla; and many aunts and...

Mary George-Sappier

Mary George-Sappier

Jun 24, 2023

Mary Grace George-Sappier, 87, passed away in the arms of her daughter on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home.  Mary was born in Woodstock, NB, on December 27, 1935, daughter of Peter and Stella (Tomah) Sappier.

As a child, Mary was taken away from her family and placed into foster care before the Indian Child Welfare Act...

Gail D. Hatt

Gail D. Hatt

Jun 23, 2023

Gail Denise Hatt, 68, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.  Gail was born in St. Stephen, NB, on November 4, 1954, daughter of John and Bertha (Gower) Hatt.

Gail graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1974.  She loved helping others and would always go out of her way to help those in need,...

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