Obituaries

Feb 28, 2008

Obituary for Freda Elizabeth Call

Eastport – Freda Elizabeth Call, 83, passed away February 28, 2008 in Calais. She was born May 19, 1924, in Eastport, daughter of the late Fred and Fannie (Wilbur) Call. Freda attended school in Eastport and graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1943. She held many jobs in Eastport, including working in...

Feb 27, 2008

Life Story for Marjorie F Towns

Feb 26, 2008

Obituary for Mildred Verna Minnick

Eastport – Mildred V. Minnick, 89, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Calais Regional Hospital of congestive heart failure. Mildred was born in Eastport on Sept. 28, 1918, the daughter of Frank and Evelyn (Holmes) Malloch. She graduated from Shead Memorial High School in 1937 and married Paul R. Minnick in 1938. He...

Feb 26, 2008

Obituary for Kenneth Joseph Newell Sr.

Pleasant Point – Kenneth Joseph Newell Sr., 70, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at a Calais hospital. Kenneth was born in Indian Township on May 31, 1937, son of the late Louis and Irene (Newell) Dana. Throughout the years, he worked as a logger, fisherman, census director, and served as Lieutenant Governor for...

Feb 25, 2008

Obituary for John Douglas Ferguson

Perry -- John D. Ferguson, 75, died February 25, 2008 at Calais Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 27, 1932 at West Chester, PA the son of William Cramp Ferguson II and Dorothy (Ewer) Ferguson. As a boy, John and his family summered in Boothbay Harbor where his passion...

Feb 23, 2008

Obituary for John Clark Ward

Pembroke - John C Ward Sr., 90 passed away February 23rd 2008 at a Bangor Healthcare facility surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1917 in Pembroke, Maine to Arthur and Mary (Clark) Ward. After graduating from Pembroke High School, John served in the CCC's. He served his country in World...

Feb 23, 2008

Obituary for Albin Dennis McCray

Baileyville – Albin Dennis McCray, 69, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at his home. Albin was born in Baileyville on April 8, 1938, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Merritt) McCray. He married Gladys Hanson in Calais on April 12, 1968. Albin was employed with Georgia Pacific for over 25 years, retiring in...

Feb 21, 2008

Obituary for Donna Hornbrook

Calais – Donna Sara Hornbrook, 66, died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Donna was born in St. Stephen, N.B. on October 24, 1941, daughter of the late Ralph and Elva (Clement) McLean. She was a Communicant of Immaculate Conception R.C. Church in Calais. Donna enjoyed knitting, cooking,...

Feb 19, 2008

Obituary for Edward John Owen Sr.

Lubec – Edward J. Owen, 86, died February 19, 2008 of complications from cancer. He was born July 14, 1921 in Milo, the son of Charles and Katherine (Murphy) Owen. After graduating from Milo High School, he attended Leland Powers School of Theater in Boston. He then went to work for WLBZ radio...

Feb 14, 2008

Obituary for Kathleen Grace Lingley

Eastport – Kathleen Grace Lingley, 91, died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Calais Regional Hospital. Kathleen was born in Eastport on August 24, 1916, daughter of the late Harold and Mabel (Batron) Camick. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Lingley; two sisters, Frances Hamilton...

Feb 14, 2008

Obituary for William G Baker

Calais- William “Bill” G. Baker, 89, died February 14, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Calais, March 15, 1918 the son of Harley J. and Lucy E. (McKnight) Baker. Survivors include his wife Eleanor of Calais, a daughter, Doreen Gruber and her husband Jack of Bangor, a son Michael and his wife...

Feb 13, 2008

Obituary for Ruby Pearle Robinson

Pembroke – Ruby Pearle Robinson, 79, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at her home. Ruby was born in Pembroke on September 5, 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Essie (Taylor) Redding. She graduated from Pembroke High School, Class of 1945. Ruby married John Robinson in Pembroke on March 20, 1948. She worked in...

Feb 9, 2008

Obituary for Sheldon Kenneth Sawyer

Charlotte - S. Kenneth “Ken” Sawyer, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord Feb 9, 2008. Ken was born May 13, 1916 in Pembroke the fifth of Lewis E. and Lora (Brown) Sawyer’s 12 children. Ken served in the Army during World War II in Germany. Ken...

Feb 7, 2008

Life Story for Norman Ellsworth Waycott Jr.

Feb 5, 2008

Obituary for Mabel Clair

Calais - Mabel St. Clair, 91, died Februrary 5, 2008 at Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center in Calais. Mabel was born Sept. 17, 1916 at Calais the daughter of Frank and Edith (Hatt) Perry. Mabel was predeceased by her husband Clyde S. St. Clair Sr., a daughter Constance St. Clair, four sisters Mildred Campbell, Wilma...

Feb 5, 2008

Life Story for Mabel P St.Clair

Feb 5, 2008

Obituary for Bertrand Lindsay Varnum

Baileyville-- Bertrand L. Varnum, 93, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died February 4, 2008 at Calais Hospital after a long and productive life. Bert was born August 11, 1914 in Alexander to Earl and Mary Carolyn (Dwelley) Varnum. He was a graduate of Woodland High Class of 1932. Upon graduation he partnered with his...

Feb 3, 2008

Obituary for Helen Theresa Zilenski

Indian Township – Helen Theresa Zilenski, 77, died Sunday, February 3, 2008 surrounded by her family at a Bangor hospital. Helen was born in Peter Dana Point on October 26, 1930, daughter of the late Horace and Mary Rose (Tomah) Lola. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Philomene Dana, Hannah Harnois,...

Jan 31, 2008

Obituary for Greta Mae Stevens

Calais – Greta Mae Stevens, 96, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center. Aunt Greta, as she was known to everyone, was a very strong and determined woman. She was a true born again Christian and was devoted to Jesus Christ. She left...

Jan 24, 2008

Obituary for Frances Teresa Smith (Bassett)

Frances T. Smith, 73, passed away January 24, 2008 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born August 1, 1934 at Pleasant Point the daughter of George and Margaret (Polis) Bassett. Frances married Clifton E. Smith, Sr. on February 26, 1952. She was a Member of the Maine Basket Makers Alliance...