Obituaries

Aug 10, 2008

Obituary for Kenneth James Battista

Grand Lake Stream – Kenneth James Battista, 58, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Kenny served in Vietnam with Mike Co. 3rd Battlion 2nd Marine Division. He was a member of the American Legion Post #0023 in Baileyville. He loved the Red Sox, woodworking and...

Aug 9, 2008

Obituary for Barbara Ann McAlpine

Baileyville – Barbara Ann McAlpine, 75, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center. Barbara was born in St. Stephen, N.B., on January 25, 1933, daughter of George and Cora (Greer) Clarke. After graduating from business school, she moved to Toronto, where she was employed for 10 years as an office...

Aug 9, 2008

Life Story for Caryn Lynn Wheeler

Aug 5, 2008

Obituary for Charlotte Erdine Claridge

Calais – Charlotte “Erdine” Townsend Claridge, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Calais Regional Hospital. She was born in Calais on October 25, 1921, the daughter of Albert Townsend and Elizabeth Townsend Griffin, and step-father Leo Griffin. Erdine graduated from Calais Academy in 1939 and married Willard B. Claridge on...

Aug 5, 2008

Life Story for Neilie Morrison

Aug 5, 2008

Obituary for Reginald James Newell

Indian Township – Reggie “Ragu” Newell, 55, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Calais Regional Hospital. Ragu was born in Indian Township on July 2, 1953. Reggie was a self employed wood cutter. He enjoyed moose hunting, gambling, scratch tickets, and spending time in the outdoors. Ragu was predeceased by his mother, Juanita Newell;...

Aug 4, 2008

Obituary for Vera Alice Kinney

Perry and Oakland – Vera Alice Kinney, 81, went home to be with the Lord, whom she loved, served and sang about, on Monday, August 4, 2008 surrounded by her family. Alice was born in Waite on January 29, 1927, daughter of John and Vera (McClain) Renaud. She was a member of the Perry...

Aug 2, 2008

Obituary for Alexander Peter Doyle Jr.

Pleasant Point and Indian Brook, N.S. – Alexander Peter Doyle Jr., “Bumpkin”, 28, died unexpectedly in Perry on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Alex was born in Calais on April 26, 1980, Alex was the adopted son of Marie Copage and the late Alexander Doyle Sr. Before auto mechanic school, he was a volunteer...

Jul 31, 2008

Obituary for Leah Doreen Lee

Eastport – Leah Doreen (Sullivan) Lee, 61, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2008 after a long illness. Leah was born in Eastport on June 5, 1947, daughter of the late Ella (Ross) Sullivan and Robert Cushman. She worked numerous jobs over the years and enjoyed gardening, bird watching, crafts...

Jul 28, 2008

Obituary for Marie J Williams

Calais – Marie J. Williams, 91, died Monday, July 28, 2008 at a Bangor hospital. Marie was born in Soldier Pond on December 16, 1916, daughter of the late Bapties and Delmia (Russell) Charette. She served in the Women’s Army Corp. Detachment during WWII. Marie worked for many years as a machine operator at...

Jul 27, 2008

Obituary for Clara Sturks McCurdy

Lubec – Clara McCurdy, 86, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at the Hospice House in Auburn. Clara was born in Lubec on July 21, 1922, daughter of the late Carl and Annie (Hunt) Sturks. She was employed for years as a packer in the local sardine factories. Besides her parents, Clara was predeceased by...

Jul 27, 2008

Obituary for Elsie May Calder

Eastport – Elsie May Calder, 89, died at her home on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Elsie was born in Eastport on May 11, 1919. She was employed for many years as a library assistant with the Peavey Memorial Library in Eastport. Elsie was a member of the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home Auxiliary and enjoyed...

Jul 26, 2008

Obituary for Myron Edward Phinney

Gorham & Edmunds – Myron E. Phinney, 72, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Myron was born in Edmunds on May 7, 1936, son of the late Harry and Thelma (Lingley) Phinney. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during the Korean Conflict. Myron was employed as a truck...

Jul 15, 2008

Obituary for Lovina Lucille Cochran

Lovina L. Cochran, 96, died July 15, 2008 at Atlantic Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born in Gardner, August, 14, 1911 the daughter of George and Azelia (Phillips) Cottrell. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and was the last member of the Cottrell family. Survivors include her six children Bruce Cochran and...

Jul 12, 2008

Life Story for Lillian Helen **Waycott

Jul 11, 2008

Obituary for Helen Margaret Kelly

Calais – Margaret H. Kelly, 86, died Friday, July 11, 2008 at a Calais nursing home. Margaret was born in St. Stephen, N.B. on October 19, 1921, daughter of the late Allan and Florence (Ryan) Kelly. She worked in her earlier years at Ware Knitters, and for many years as a waitress for local...

Jul 10, 2008

Obituary for Kimberly C. Hoffses

Baileyville - Kimberly Carroll Hoffses, 36, of Baileyville, passed away July 10, 2008, at Calais. Kim was born in Oxnard CA, February 15, 1972. She moved to Maine in 1988. She is survived by her loving husband Michael Hoffses and children Rodger and Sam Durgin, Kristen Hoffses, and stepchildren Aaron Labonte and Shalyn DeWolfe:...

Jul 9, 2008

Obituary for Berla C Putney

Pembroke – Berla (Clark) Putney, 92, passed away peacefully July 9, 2008. She was born in West Pembroke on September 15, 1915, the daughter of the late Lelia and Benjamin Clark. Berla was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of the People’s Methodist Church, Lady’s Guild, and...

Jul 7, 2008

Life Story for Betty Woods **Sargent

Jul 6, 2008

Obituary for Robert A. Haskins

Calais - Robert (Bob) A. Haskins, 75, died July 3, 2008 at his residence in Calais. He was born in Calais, August 23, 1932 the son of Edward and Mary (Lawrence) Haskins. Bob was a member of the Sherman Bros. Post #3 American Legion of Calais and the U.S.S. Baltimore C.A. #68 Assoc. He...