Obituaries

Nov 26, 2008

Life Story for Ellen M Haycock

Nov 25, 2008

Obituary for Frank Howard Porter

Calais – Frank Howard Porter, 79, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at a Calais hospital. Howard was born in Calais on April 7, 1929, son of the late Harry and Hattie (Greenlaw) Porter. He started work with the Northeast Industries Lumber Mill in Calais, until he left for the Korean War. After serving with...

Nov 25, 2008

Obituary for Robert F Baker

SOUTH STRAFFORD, Vt. Robert F. Baker, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in Calais and raised by his adoptive parents, Freeman and Doris Baker. He enlisted in the Air Force at age 16, and later served as a sergeant on the Eastport Police Department for a time. He...

Nov 24, 2008

Life Story for Kevin V **McLaughlin

Nov 22, 2008

Obituary for Phyllis Mae Marrs

Calais – Phyllis Mae Marrs, 75, died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at a Calais hospital. Phyllis was born in Calais on February 5, 1933. She was a member of the Sherman Brothers Unit 3, American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed going for car rides with her dog. Besides her parents, Phyllis was predeceased by her...

Nov 19, 2008

Obituary for Janet L Stone

Eastport – Janet L. Stone, 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Janet was born in Boston, Mass., on October 11, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph Jellow Sr. and Mary (Povelka) Jellow. She worked as a secretary for various companies until her retirement. In addition to...

Nov 19, 2008

Obituary for Christina L Baxter

Eastport & Dennsyville – Christina L. Baxter, 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at a Bangor hospital following a short illness. Christina was born in Gloucester, England on April 19, 1926, daughter of the late Eli and Margaret Harber. She met and married Leo Baxter during World War II. Soon after, Chris...

Nov 16, 2008

Obituary for Madeline Dorothy Malloch

Pembroke – Madeline D. Malloch, 84, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at an Eastport nursing home. Madeline was born in Houlton on September 28, 1924, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Henderson) Bragdon. She was a member of the Pembroke Baptist Church. Besides her parents, Madeline was predeceased by her companion, George Perkins;...

Nov 13, 2008

Obituary for June Woodbury Howland

Calais – June W. Howland, 87, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at a Calais nursing home. June was born in St. Stephen, N.B. on August 19, 1921, daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Larner) Williamson. She graduated from Calais Academy, Class of 1939, and went on to graduate from Holy Rosary Business School...

Nov 8, 2008

Obituary for Ethel M Hicks

Eastport – Ethel M. Hicks, 85, died Saturday, November 08, 2008 at a Bangor hospital with her family by her side. Ethel was born in Eastport on March 11, 1923, daughter of the late George and Vida (Calder) McIntyre. After graduating from Shead Memorial High School, she moved to Washington D.C., where she worked...

Nov 8, 2008

Obituary for Marilyn Trott

Perry – Marilyn Joyce Trott, 77, died Saturday, November 08, 2008 at a Bangor nursing home. Marilyn was born in Eastport on November 7, 1931, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Craig. She graduated from Shead High School. Following graduation, Marilyn worked for the Coca-Cola Co. in Eastport as a bookkeeper, various local...

Nov 8, 2008

Obituary for Francis Joseph Nicholas

Pleasant Point - Francis Joseph Nicholas, 80, passed away on Saturday November 8, 2008 at Calais Regional Hospital. Francis was born to the late Joseph and Margaret (Bassett) Nicholas on April 16, 1928 in Pleasant Point where he attended school and later drove the school bus. He served 21 years in the United States...

Nov 3, 2008

Obituary for Lillian J Gallant

Machias – Lillian J. “Bunty” Gallant, 79, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at a Bangor hospital. Lillian was born in Eastport on October 31, 1929, daughter of the late Thomas and Irene (Pettigrove) Gallant. She graduated from the Maine School of Practical Nursing in 1970. Lillian was employed by Maine Medical Center in Portland...

Oct 28, 2008

Obituary for Suzanne Leeman

Calais – Suzanne Leeman, 65, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at a Bangor hospital. Suzanne was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 5, 1943, daughter of the late Edward and Beatrice (Barrack) Raye. She worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for children group homes. Suzanne had a love for water, spending time at the...

Oct 24, 2008

Obituary for James W McKeown

Calais – James Wallace McKeown, 83, died Friday, October 24, 2008 at a Bangor hospital. Wallace was born in East Machias on January 15, 1925. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. On May 4, 1946, Wallace married Dorothea Craft of Alexander. Soon after, he began his career at the...

Oct 19, 2008

Life Story for Phyllis Evelyn Grace

Oct 17, 2008

Obituary for Matthew Duane Durand

Dennsyville – Matthew Duane Durand, 23, died Friday, October 17, 2008 following a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Matt was born in Portland on January 9, 1985. He graduated from Shead High School, Class of 2003. Following graduation, Matt’s love for computers sent him to York County Technical College, and then Southern Maine Community...

Oct 16, 2008

Obituary for Irma M Cookson

Calais-Irma Cookson, 92, died peacefully in her sleep October 16, 2008 at Atlantic Rehab and Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her husband Wellington Cookson; her parents Raymond and Ivy Sprague, a stepmother Lil Sprague; two brothers, John and Edward Sprague; a sister Melva George; and a great granddaughter, Saige Ellsmore. She is survived...

Oct 13, 2008

Obituary for Barbara Rose Hazelwood

Calais – Barbara G. Hazelwood, 84, died Monday, October 13, 2008 with her family by her side at Calais Regional Hospital. Barbara was born in Denver, CO, on January 6, 1924, daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Martin) Grotberg. Barbara’s most memorable times were spent talking with her grandchildren, family and friends. Surviving...

Oct 8, 2008

Obituary for Helen Elizabeth Small

Pembroke – Helen Small, 67, died unexpectedly on October 8, 2008. She was born on February 14, 1941, the daughter of Ford Matthews and Elsie (Besse) Matthews. Helen grew up in Eastport and graduated from Shead High School in 1959. She loved her family deeply. Helen not only raised her own children, but she...