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Doris J. Linton

Doris J. Linton

Jun 6, 2023

Doris June Linton arrived on October 9th, 1977, to parents Robert and Blanche (Farris) Linton in Willimantic, Connecticut.

Moving back to Eastport with her parents and siblings, she attended and graduated from Shead High School.

After the demise of her parents and the scattering of her siblings, Doris’s life took a turn and found the love of her life, Fred...

Darlene D. Lincoln

Darlene D. Lincoln

Jun 4, 2023

Darlene Diane Lincoln, 77, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Darlene was born in Eastport on July 2, 1945, daughter of Fletcher and Melva (Hayward) Downes.

After graduating from Shead High School, Darlene worked summers as a waitress in Bar Harbor until she moved to Baileyville to...

Melissa A. Mahar

Melissa A. Mahar

Jun 3, 2023

Melissa Ann Mahar was a kindhearted, caring wife, mother, daughter, aunt, sister, and friend.  She left this world surrounded by her family after a very short battle with cancer on June 3, 2023, at age 51.

Melissa was born to Jeffrey and Cinda Robinson on June 21, 1971.  She grew up in Pembroke with her younger brother Jeff in a...

Oliver Patrick Zertuche

Oliver Patrick Zertuche

Jun 2, 2023

Oliver Patrick Zertuche, beloved son of Alexandra (Coleman) and Sergio Zertuche (Gardiner, ME), was born sleeping on June 2, 2023, in Augusta, ME. Our beautiful baby boy was so loved and anticipated by his parents and family. We are forever grateful for our brief time together and for the opportunity to hold and love him following his delivery. Oliver touched...

Randy E. Cox

Randy E. Cox

May 31, 2023

Randy E Cox passed unexpectedly on May 31, 2023 at Down East Community Hospital. Randy was born on January 9th 1968 to Louis and Sylvia (Sadler) Cox.

Randy graduated from Shead High School in 1986. Randy had many jobs over the years. He worked for Thomas Dicenzo, drove truck for Don Newman, and most recently worked for the Department of...

William S. Barnes Sr.

William S. Barnes Sr.

May 27, 2023

William Stephen Barnes Sr., 80, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, surrounded by family at his home in Eastport.  Bill was born in Old Orchard Beach on June 11, 1942, son of Maxwell and Angela (Francis) Barnes.

After attending school in Pembroke, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany.  Following his service, he returned home and started working...

Edward J. Cislak

Edward J. Cislak

May 20, 2023

Edward Joseph Cislak, 76, went home to be with the Lord on May 20th, 2023.  He was born on July 9, 1946, in Clinton, MA to John and Mary (Lemanski) Cislak.  Ed graduated from Clinton High School and shortly after joined the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam and earned his CIB badge. 

After serving in the U.S. Army,...

Olivia Frances Fullerton

Olivia Frances Fullerton

May 14, 2023

Olivia Frances Fullerton passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor from a malignant brain tumor.  Olivia was born in Machias on April 24, 2023, daughter of Joshua and Taylor (Clement) Fullerton.

Olivia touched so many lives in her short time on earth.  She enjoyed swinging in her swing,...

Yoel Cruz-Gonzalez

Yoel Cruz-Gonzalez

May 13, 2023

Yoel Cruz-González, 47, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Calais.  Yoel was born in Havana, Cuba, on August 18, 1975, son of Ricardo Cruz and Maria De Los Angeles Gonzalez. 

Yoel graduated from Hialeah High School.  He had a passion for dance and art, working as a dance choreographer for many years and was a member of Los Guaracheros...

Estelle A. Neptune

Estelle A. Neptune

May 8, 2023

Estelle Ann Neptune, 82, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.  Estelle was born at Peter Dana Point on April 7, 1941, daughter of Horace and Mary (Tomah) Lola.

Estelle attended school at Peter Dana Point and married Benjamin Neptune Jr.  For many years she worked as a cook for...

Avis M. McIntyre

Avis M. McIntyre

May 6, 2023

Avis Marie McIntyre, 87, passed away with her daughters by her side on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Avis was born in Baileyville on July 26, 1935, daughter of Walter and Reta (O’Neill) King.

After graduating from St. Croix High School, Class of 1952, Avis moved to Connecticut to work for Pratt & Whitney, initially as a...

Michael J. Mullen

Michael J. Mullen

Apr 24, 2023

Michael James Mullen 79, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Michael was born in Eastport on May 18,1943, son of Ada and George Mullen. 

He attended Eastport Schools until taking a job for the City of Eastport Public Works Department. He also worked for the Mearl Corporation, then as an Eastport Police Officer,...

Paul M. Westbrook

Paul M. Westbrook

Apr 23, 2023

Paul Moyer Westbrook, 75, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home with his daughter by his side.  Paul was born in Albany, New York, on December 24, 1947, son of Perry Dickie Westbrook and Myrtle Moyer. 

After graduating from Clayton A. Bouton High School in Voorheesville, NY, Class of 1965, Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering...

Marjorie C. Wallace

Marjorie C. Wallace

Apr 23, 2023

Marjorie Carol Wallace, 81, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital surrounded by family.  Marjorie was born in Calais on June 12, 1941, daughter of Delamere Small and Virginia (Haynes) Small Allen.

Marjorie graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1959.  In October of 1961, she married her high school sweetheart, Lynn Wallace.  Marjorie and Lynn lived...

Myrna J. Bates

Myrna J. Bates

Apr 23, 2023

Myrna Joyce Bates 88, passed away April 23, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Myrna was born at home in Machias to Alvah and Ethel (Dudley) Randall. Myrna graduated as the Valedictorian from Machias High School in 1952; and furthered her academic education by attending Washington Teachers College, receiving her BS degree in 1956, and a Master of Education...

Kathleen C. Howland

Kathleen C. Howland

Apr 22, 2023

Kathleen Christie (Dudley) Howland went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2023 after residing at Marshall’s Rehab and Nursing Home Facility in Machias.  Kay was the only child of Verd and Christie Dudley on Nov. 9, 1922 in Baileyville.  She lived 100 beautiful years. 

She graduated from Woodland High School with honors.  Although she had no...

George B. Peters Jr.

George B. Peters Jr.

Apr 22, 2023

George B. Peters Jr. 84, passed away on April 22, 2023 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. George was born in Pembroke, Maine on October 1, 1938 to George B. and Hazel (Anthony) Peters. George was raised in Eastport, Maine and graduated from Shead Memorial High School in 1957.

He married his wife of over 60 years, Judy (Mathews) Peters at...

Robi J. Socoby

Robi J. Socoby

Apr 16, 2023

Robi James “Scoob” Socoby, 42, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 16, 2023.  Robi was born in Bangor on November 29, 1980, son of Audrey Nicholas and Vincent Socoby.

Scoob graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1999, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Maine at Machias.  Robi worked in various positions...

Carole A. Clark

Carole A. Clark

Apr 15, 2023

Carole Ann Clark 81, passed away on Saturday April 15, 2023 at Calais Community Hospital with her loving family by her side, after a long battle with numerous health conditions.

Carole was born in Calais on October 20, 1941, daughter of the late Grace and Frank Harriman. Carole went to beauty school in her younger years before deciding to be...

Charles L. Taylor

Charles L. Taylor

Apr 14, 2023

Professor Emeritus Charles Llewellyn Taylor of Endwell New York passed away on April 14, 2023, at age 85. He was the son of Woodbury Taylor and Bessie Phinney Taylor. He was predeceased by his sister Annette Deal, brother Robert Taylor and sister Jeanette Finnegan.

Charles grew up in Eastport Maine and was a serviceman in the US Air Force in...

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