Obituaries

Sep 12, 2009

Life Story for Robert Gordon **Stevens

Sep 9, 2009

Obituary for Naomi Spencer

Eastport – Naomi Rutherford Spencer, 96, passed away on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Naomi was born in Eastport on April 8, 1913, daughter of the late Byron and Janie (Malloch) Rutherford. She graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1930, and went on to graduate from Nasson College...

Sep 7, 2009

Obituary for Richard Arlen Young

Eastport – Richard A. Young Sr., 72, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Richard was born in Stewartstown, NH on September 18, 1936, son of Roger and Esther (Leroux) Young. He graduated from high school, Class of 1954, and entered the U.S. Air Force where he served...

Aug 28, 2009

Obituary for Eileen Janis Davidson

Calais & Yarmouth – Eileen Janis Davidson, 77, died peacefully at her home on August 28, 2009 in Calais. She was born on July 24, 1932 to Ellsworth and Faye (Twitchell) McDonald in Portland. Eileen married Karl E. Davidson on June 22, 1951. She became a member of the Church of The Nazarene 47...

Aug 21, 2009

Life Story for Germaine Mary Strikefoot

Aug 13, 2009

Obituary for William Paul Dereszewski Jr.

Baileyville – William P. Dereszewski Jr., 66, passes away Thursday, August 13, 2009 at his home. Bill was born in Detroit, MI, on April 6, 1943, son of the late William and Veronica (Kudrycki) Dereszewski Sr. Upon graduating from Lincoln High School in Michigan, he entered the U.S. Army for their intensive 13...

Aug 12, 2009

Obituary for E. Michael Tocchio

Calais – E. Michael Tocchio, 93, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Calais Regional Hospital. Michael was born in Quincy, MA, on March 31, 1916. After graduating from high school, he worked in the ship yards and joined the Army National Guard for several years. Michael eventually owned and operated his own...

Aug 9, 2009

Obituary for Francis O Ayres III

Frank Ayres, 70, passed away August 9, 2009 at Calais Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on August 19, 1938. He grew up in Waterbury CT and Brighton MI where he developed his love of the outdoors including hunting, fishing and wildlife. He studied agriculture...

Aug 8, 2009

Obituary for Jethro Nutt Matthews

Eastport – Jethro N. Matthews, 89, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, August 08, 2009 at the Calais Regional Hospital. Jethro was born in Eastport on May 29, 1920, son of the late Seward and Ellen (Leighton) Matthews. He was born, raised and lived most of his life at his...

Aug 5, 2009

Life Story for Katherine E **Porter

Aug 4, 2009

Obituary for Erma S Williams

Grand Lake Stream & Princeton – Erma S. Williams, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 in Grand Lake Stream. Erma was born in Princeton on July 24, 1915, daughter of the late Irvin and Inez (Corliss) Sprague. After graduating from Princeton High School, Class of 1933, Erma...

Aug 1, 2009

Obituary for Frances A Finch

Eastport – Frances A. (McIntyre) Finch, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Eastport. Frances was born in Eastport on March 4, 1924, daughter of the late George and Vida (Calder) McIntyre. She attended local schools and graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1942. In her younger years she...

Jul 31, 2009

Obituary for Rowland Barnes French MD

EASTPORT - Rowland Barnes French, M.D., 89, of Eastport passed away Friday, July 31, 2009, at a Calais hospital. He was born in Haverhill, Mass., on October 28, 1919, a son of Dr. Harry and Florence (Austin) French. He was the 18th Rowland Barnes French, a name passed by tradition from uncle to...

Jul 29, 2009

Obituary for Wild Adam Zilenski

Indian Township – Wild Adam Zilenski, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the Calais Regional Hospital. Wild was born in New Haven, CT on April 13, 1917, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kukowska) Zilenski. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Air Corps with the 563 AAF...

Jul 26, 2009

Obituary for Douglas Joseph Leeman

Calais & Cresthill, IL – Douglas Joseph Leeman, 67, formerly of Calais passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Joliet, IL. Douglas was born in Calais on July 13, 1942. After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1960, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. Douglas moved to Kansas City, MO working...

Jul 26, 2009

Obituary for Carolyn Ann Francis

PLEASANT POINT – Carolyn Francis has gone home with the Lord after a long illness on July 26, 2009 with her family and friend at her side. Carolyn was born in Eastport on December 12, 1952, daughter of Margaret and Edgar Quinn of Perry. She graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1973....

Jul 25, 2009

Obituary for Anastasia Jeanette Gross

Calais – Anastasia J. Gross, 87, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Calais Regional Hospital. Anastasia was born in Haverstraw, NY, on August 21, 1921, daughter of the late John and Anna (Katulah) Tomovick. She attended school in New York and married Francis Gross on Oct. 30, 1943. She spent her first...

Jul 20, 2009

Obituary for Clark W Rice Sr.

Berwick and Pembroke – Clark W. Rice Sr. passed away July 20, 2009 at his home with his loved ones by his side after a courageous battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer. Clark, the son of Harry and Madeleine (Clark) Rice, was born Nov. 25, 1935 in Bangor. Clark owned and operated Clark’s...

Jul 19, 2009

Obituary for Marie Francis Kinney

Pembroke – Marie Francis Kinney, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center in Calais. Marie was born in Perry on April 20, 1923, daughter of the late Edwin and Nellie (Aylward) Owens. She graduated from the Pembroke area schools and attended business college in Bangor....

Jul 17, 2009

Obituary for Richard Arnold Pullen Jr.

Bucksport and Baileyville – Richard A. Pullen Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2009 at his home in Bucksport. Richard was born in Randolph, ME on March 26, 1952. After graduating from the Gardiner Area High School, Class of 1970, he attended the University of Maine in Presque Isle and...