Obituaries

Apr 24, 2009

Obituary for Elaine Woodard

Elaine H. WoodardSaco – Elaine H. (Claridge) Woodard, 82, passed away at Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco on Friday April 24, 2009 with her family by her side. Elaine was born in Calais on June 24, 1926, the daughter of Donald E. and Christine (Fleming) Claridge. She attended and graduated from the Calais school system....

Apr 22, 2009

Obituary for Philip William Beckett Sr.

Calais – Philip W. Beckett Sr., 82, son of the late Philip N. and Ida Laura (Gherraridini) Beckett, died peacefully at Calais Regional Hospital on April 22, 2009. Mr. Beckett was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carriers Shangri La and Hornet. After being discharged from...

Apr 22, 2009

Life Story for Bruce **Morrison

Apr 20, 2009

Obituary for Beatrice Adelaide Cummings

Eastport – Beatrice Adelaide “Beadie” Cummings, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2009 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Beadie was born in West Pembroke on November 21, 1921, daughter of the late Walter “Cocker” and Ida (Dodge) Kierstead. After attending the Pembroke area schools,...

Apr 18, 2009

Life Story for Eleta E Duren

Apr 18, 2009

Obituary for Gladys Elizabeth Stanhope

Pembroke – Feisty to the end, Gladys Elizabeth (Lingley) Stanhope, “Grammie Gladys”, departed on her final journey Saturday evening, April 18, 2009 at a Bangor hospital following a short illness. She was born in Edmunds on November 10, 1923 and lived most of her life in Pembroke. In earlier years, Gladys was employed by...

Apr 14, 2009

Obituary for Paul Brian Robichaud

Calais – Paul Brian Robichaud, 63, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 after a short illness. Paul was born in Sidney Mines, Nova Scotia on December 31, 1945. He was a guide in St. Stephen for many years and loved to take rides in the...

Apr 12, 2009

Obituary for Samuel Edward Cox

Edmunds – Samuel E. Cox, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009 surrounded by his family at his home. Sam was born on March 15, 1933 at the family homestead in Edmunds to Bernard Sr. and Ruth (Smith) Cox. After graduating from Dennysville High School, he entered the U.S. Coast Guard. In 1952,...

Apr 12, 2009

Obituary for Janice Marie Cilley

Janice Cilley, 69, of Princeton, Maine went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2009. She was born December 12, 1939. She drove school bus for the children of the Princeton School for more than 20 years. She devoted her time to the St. Croix Regional Family Health Center, as well as a...

Apr 12, 2009

Obituary for Kathleen I Stevens

Waterboro & Eastport – Kathleen I. Stevens, 63, passed away April 12, 2009 surrounded by her beloved family. Kathleen was born in Eastport on May 9, 1945, the daughter of the late Ford and Elsie (Besse) Matthews. She lived and worked in southern Maine for many years. Her greatest joy was spending time with...

Apr 7, 2009

Obituary for John Joseph Tkach

Robbinston – John Joseph Tkach, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Calais Regional Hospital. John was born in New Jersey on June 18, 1930, son of the late John and Barbara Tkach. At a young age, John’s family moved to Czechoslovakia. At the age of 19, John moved back to New...

Apr 7, 2009

Obituary for Michele Susan Ebbeson

Pleasant Point – Michele Susan Ebbeson, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at her home. Michele was born in Buffalo, NY on Feb. 14, 1958, daughter of William and Mary (Socoby) Yarmal. She enjoyed cooking, volunteering at the Pleasant Point Elderly Meal Site, and spending time with her family and friends....

Apr 5, 2009

Life Story for Carol Jean **Teare

Apr 2, 2009

Obituary for Miriam Elsie Leighton

Baileyville – Miriam “Mitzi” Leighton, 76, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at a Bangor hospital following a brief illness. Mitzi was born in Dorchester, MA on Feb. 14, 1933, one of eleven children to William and Elsie Woolf. She was a member of the Spednic Club...

Mar 30, 2009

Life Story for John Hollis **Argraves

Mar 28, 2009

Obituary for Helen Marie Cookson

Calais – Helen Marie Bartlett Cookson, 79, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Helen was born in Calais on March 1, 1930, daughter of the late William and Zeltha (Smith) McLean. She attended the Calais area schools and worked for many years at Ware Knitters, Sweet Things...

Mar 27, 2009

Obituary for James Huckins

Lubec – James Walter Huckins, 97, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Borderview Rehab & Living Center in Van Buren. James was born in Lubec on August 2, 1911, son of the late James and Philena (Lyons) Huckins. He was employed by the American Can Co. of Lubec for 28 years. James...

Mar 27, 2009

Obituary for Annie Ruby Doten

Calais – Annie Ruby Doten, 94, wife of the late Bernard Doten, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Calais Regional Hospital. Annie was born in Pleasant Ridge, N.B. on September 5, 1914, daughter of the late John and Veleona (Ross) Noddin. Annie enjoyed reading and spending time in the outdoors horseback...

Mar 25, 2009

Obituary for Jack Arnold McPhail

Pembroke – Jack A. McPhail, 49, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in his wife’s arms and his family by his side at the Calais Regional Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born in Blue Hill on July 6, 1959, son of Joseph and Marie (Skinner) McPhail. He graduated from...

Mar 22, 2009

Obituary for Clifford Selden Ward II

Perry – Clifford Selden Ward II, 34, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2009. Clifford was born in Eastport on Nov. 15, 1974, son of Charles and Karen (Emery) Ward. He attended the Pembroke Elementary School and graduated with honors from Washington Academy in East Machias, Class of 1993. While...