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Robert C. Amber

Robert C. Amber

Feb 19, 2023

Robert Clarke Amber, 62, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home in Baileyville.  Robert was born in St. Stephen, NB, on September 28, 1960. 

After graduating from Woodland High School, Class of 1978, Robert attended Washington County Vocational Institute where he earned a degree in Carpentry. On August 14, 1980, he married his high school sweetheart, the love...

Barry M. Woolaver

Barry M. Woolaver

Feb 16, 2023

Cheers to the beloved soul and “Buzzard”, a.k.a. Barry Marvin Woolaver.  He is survived affectionately by his son Barry; his daughter Rose and her husband Frank; his grandchildren Lucciana and Matteo; his sister Beth; and his cherished friends whom he considered family.

 

Buzzard passed peacefully in his home in Robbinston, ME, on February 16, 2023.  A few of his...

Richard A. Blaney

Richard A. Blaney

Feb 15, 2023

       Richard Blaney passed away February 15, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center after a brief illness.

       He was a long-time member of the Spednic Club and worked all his life at Georgia Pacific Mill in Baileyville until he retired in 2001 at the age of 62. He was an honest and giving person. He would...

Scott W. Reed Sr.

Scott W. Reed Sr.

Feb 14, 2023

Scott Reed, 61, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023. He was born September 28, 1961 in Stoughton, Massachusetts to Dorothy and Melvin Reed.

Scott's heart was full of love for God, animals, nature, and most of all his family. He is survived by his wife, Janice, children Michelle and Scott Jr., and beloved grandchildren Emma and...

Floyd A. McGlinchey

Floyd A. McGlinchey

Feb 11, 2023

Floyd Allan McGlinchey passed away February 11, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital. Floyd was born March 2nd, 1935. The son of Allan John McGlinchey and Amelia Ada (Brown) McGlinchey in St Stephen NB, Canada.

He attended schools in St Stephen and Calais graduating in 1952 from Calais Memorial High School.  He worked five years for St. Croix Paper Company and...

Vaughn Bigger

Vaughn Bigger

Feb 9, 2023

Vaughn Bigger, 85, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Vaughn was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on February 8, 1938, son of Robert and Jean (Sharpe) Bigger.

Vaughn attended school in McAdam and on August 10, 1957, married Roma Lane.  He enlisted in the Canadian Army, serving with the Royal...

Frances M. Mulcahy

Frances M. Mulcahy

Feb 8, 2023



Frances Margaret Mulcahy, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Fran was born in Southampton, New York, on July 11, 1938, daughter of Roger and Stella (Bartosiak) Snitko.

After graduating from Southampton High School, Fran attended college and then started her career with the New York Surrogate’s Court, from which she retired as Deputy Chief...

William E. Kendall

William E. Kendall

Feb 4, 2023

 

William “Bill” Everett Kendall, 86, died at his sacred place in Perry on Saturday, February 4, 2023, just as the sun was beginning to set and following his afternoon nap. He rose from his living room chair, suffered a cardiac arrest and fell onto the hearth in front of the woodstove. Bill died as he wished - quickly,...

Abygail J. Cole

Abygail J. Cole

Jan 29, 2023

Abygail "Abby" Jean Hooper, 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 29th, 2023. She was born in Calais on July 6th, 1977, the daughter of Ralph W. and Karen L. (Leighton) Hooper.

A graduate of Washington Academy, she enjoyed taking walks on the beach, kayaking, sitting by an open fire, listening to music and baking. Above all else,...

Jeannine P. Hagenaars

Jeannine P. Hagenaars

Jan 27, 2023

Baileyville – Jeannine P. Hagenaars, 93, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. Jeannine was born in Montreal, Canada, on August 20, 1929, daughter of Cornelis and Margareta (Berthier) Hagenaars. 

Jeannine grew up in Belgium and moved to Long Island, NY, where she worked for Grumman airplane manufacturing plant in the wiring and soldering department. 

In addition to her parents, Jeannine...

Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter

Jan 25, 2023

Robert Hunter, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  Robert was born on November 24, 1943.

Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport.  Ellen predeceased him on September 5, 2000.  There are no known survivors.

Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. 

Timothy D. Miller

Timothy D. Miller

Jan 24, 2023

Timothy Darren Miller, 57, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Calais Community Hospital.  Timmy was born in Calais on May 2, 1965, son of Robert and Judith (Rayner) Miller.

Tim attended Woodland High School and in 1984 enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a cargo specialist.  Following his service, he returned home and started his career as a...

Kenneth B. Holmes

Kenneth B. Holmes

Jan 22, 2023

Kenneth Brooks Holmes, 84, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Kenneth was born in Brockton, MA, on September 9, 1938, son of Kenneth E. and Audrey (Chase) Holmes.

Kenneth attended Brockton High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He served during the Korean War aboard the USS Canberra (CAG-2).  Following his service, Kenneth returned home...

Mary F. Phelan

Mary F. Phelan

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Florence Phelan, 87, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Marshall Healthcare in Machias.  Mary was born in St. Stephen, NB, on May 28, 1935, daughter of Joseph and Anastasia “Anna” (Brewer) Nickson.

After graduating from high school, Mary married her love, Richard Phelan.  She worked for Fisherman’s Store and Grant’s Department Store, both in Calais, until starting her...

Lee M. Cheney

Lee M. Cheney

Jan 22, 2023

Lee M. Cheney, 83 passed away January 22,2023 surrounded by her loving family at Calais Community Hospital. She was born July 24, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama to Carlton C. Cheney and Thyra Wormell Cheney.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister to many. She loved playing Bingo, watching wrestling and her favorite John Wayne Movies.

She was predeceased...

Edwin E. Emery

Edwin E. Emery

Jan 20, 2023

Edwin Earl Emery, 74, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home in Eastport.  Edwin was born in Hollis on April 25, 1948, son of Robert and Ellen (Marshall) Emery.

Edwin was raised on a farm in Buxton and graduated from Bonny Eagle High School, Class of 1967.  He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator.  Initially...

Derek J. Townsend

Derek J. Townsend

Jan 19, 2023

Derek John Townsend, 34, lost his battle with mental health and addiction at his home on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  Derek was born in Machias on August 27, 1988, son of Robin Stuart and April (Townsend) Lee.

Derek was a graduate of Woodland High School, Class of 2006.  In 2021 he earned his welding certificate from Beal University.  Derek was...

Nicholas J. Gardner

Nicholas J. Gardner

Jan 18, 2023

Nicholas John Gardner, 36, also known as Little Wolf or Wolf, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Portland.  Nicholas was born in Machias on November 17, 1986, son of Cecil Larkin and Elizabeth Gardner Francis. 

Nicholas was an amazing person with a big heart whose life ended tragically.  He lived his life to the fullest his way and on...

Keith J. Turner

Keith J. Turner

Jan 17, 2023

Keith Joseph Turner, 25, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Liberty Twp, OH due to a tragic accident.  Keith was born in Calais on December 13, 1997.

After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 2016, Keith moved to Ohio where he worked various jobs, including Lumber Liquidators.  He met Gabriella Stevenson and together they had a daughter, Kelsey...

Sheldon D. Bishop

Sheldon D. Bishop

Jan 8, 2023

Sheldon "Butch" Dennis Bishop, 72, of Eastport, Maine unexpectedly passed away at home on January 8, 2023.  Born on March 9, 1950, he was the son of Madonna Robinson and Sheldon Bishop.

Butch attended Eastport schools then honorably served his country in the Marine Corps for four years.  Early in his career Butch was a salesman for Ryder Trucks where...

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