Obituaries

Mar 16, 2006

Obituary for Reid Howard Johnson

Robbinston – Reid Howard Johnson, 78, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Reid was born in Robbinston, January 18, 1928, son of the late Oscar H. and Hattie A. (Lyons) Johnson. He was employed by the Maine Department of Transportation as a driver. Reid also owned and operated Beaver’s Tree Farm...

Mar 15, 2006

Obituary for Antionettie Brooks

Robbinston – Antionettie “Nettie” Brooks died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Atlantic Rehab and Nursing Center in Calais. Nettie was born in Boston, Mass, daughter of the late Joseph and Aurelia (Gofredo) Biancani. She was employed by Georgia Pacific as a janitor for many years. Nettie was predeceased by her husband, Harold Brooks, a daughter,...

Mar 13, 2006

Obituary for Robert Lee Smith

Baileyville – Robert Lee Smith, 79, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at a Calais hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born July 3, 1926 in Bar Harbor, son of the late Paul and Ava (Davis) Smith. He served in the U.S. Air Force Band as a drummer. Bob married Gloria Gaddis...

Mar 9, 2006

Obituary for Anthony Stanley

Pleasant Point – Anthony Joseph Stanley Sr., 57, died Thursday, March 09, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Anthony was born in Pleasant Point, September 27, 1948, son of the late Peter and Helen (Bailey) Stanley. He made a living digging clams, raking blueberries, and making Native American Ash baskets. Anthony was a Native American activist...

Mar 7, 2006

Obituary for Alicia Sawyer

Pembroke – Alicia Geraldine Sawyer, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 07, 2006 after a brief illness. She was born in Pembroke April 11, 1918 to Ernest and Myrtie (Sprague) Carter. Alicia grew up in the Milltown and Pembroke areas. After graduation, Alicia went to college studying business and education. After taking some time to travel...

Mar 7, 2006

Obituary for Shirley Elaine Merrithew

Baileyville – Shirley Elaine Merrithew, 72 died suddenly following a very courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. Shirley was born on March 8, 1933 in St. Stephen, N.B., daughter of the late William and Harriet (Russell) Thornton. She was employed as a nurse’s aide on...

Mar 7, 2006

Obituary for Donna Marie Daye

Calais – Donna Marie Daye, 66, died Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at her residence after a short illness. Donna was born in Calais, January 7, 1940, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Ross) Donovan. She graduated from Calais Memorial High School in 1957 and was a loyal employee of Eastern Maine Electric Company...

Mar 5, 2006

Obituary for Mary Rachael Johnson

Calais – Mary Rachael Gillespie Johnson, 82, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. She was born June 15, 1923 in St. Andrews, N.B., the daughter of John and Grace (Pelton) Gillespie. Mary moved to Calais in 1926 at the age of 3, where her father was the first golf...

Mar 4, 2006

Obituary for Ruth Lillian Canfield

Cooper – Ruth Lillian Canfield, 85, died Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Calais Regional Hospital. Ruth was born June 1, 1920 in Haddam Neck, CT, daughter of the late Curtis and Geneva (Hick) Palmer. She enjoyed gardening and raising orchids. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Walter F. Canfield, her granddaughter, Sandy, a sister,...

Mar 3, 2006

Obituary for Ernest Edgar Gagner

Baileyville – Ernest Edgar “Sam” Gagner, 83, passed away at a Calais hospital March 3, 2006. He was born in Woodland on Spruce St., the son of Alphonse and Antonia (Cherier) Gagner on November 30, 1922. Sam was a graduate of Woodland High School, Class of 1941, where he participated in Varsity basketball and...

Mar 2, 2006

Obituary for Dana Fickett

Dana W. Fickett, 58, died March 2, 2006 at Down East Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with kidney cancer. He was born March 2, 1948 the son of Jessie (Ackley) and Clayton Fickett. He began working the soda fountain at Havey & Wilson pharmacy in 1964 as a sophomore...

Mar 2, 2006

Obituary for George M Tuttle

Calais - George M. Tuttle, 80, died Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Atlantic Rehab and Nursing Center in Calais. George was born May 11, 1925, son of George and Marcia (Dodge) Tuttle. He served in the US Army during WWII, obtaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade. George married Sally Pine. Burial will be...

Feb 27, 2006

Life Story for Hope Memorial Chapel

Feb 27, 2006

Life Story for Duncan-Graves Funeral Home

Feb 27, 2006

Obituary for Lawrence C Carter

Calais – Lawrence C. Carter Jr. 76, died Monday, February 27, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. Larry was born in Calais, May 24, 1929, son of the late Lawrence C. and Sadie (Wattingham) Carter Sr. He served in the US Army and married Maida G. Crossman in South Portland on June 1, 1952....

Feb 26, 2006

Obituary for Brandon Charles Phelps

Baileyville – Brandon Charles Phelps, 21, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 26, 2006. Brandon was a very loving person who enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was the most caring person and would do anything for anyone. Brandon was employed by his father’s business, Klean Kut Lawn Services which he took great...

Feb 21, 2006

Life Story for Lloyd C Cox

Feb 20, 2006

Obituary for Ellen G Brooks

Robbinston - Ellen (Diffin) Brooks, 91, beloved wife of the late Elton Brooks, passed away Monday, February 20, 2006, at Calais Hospital. Born in Robbinston, July 19, 1914 to Fred and Bertha (Ayer) Diffin. Ellen, a Registered Nurse, graduated in 1932 from Calais Academy and 1937 from Calais Hospital Nursing School. She worked as...

Feb 14, 2006

Obituary for George Shirley Marshall

Calais – George Shirley Marshall, 76, died Saturday, February 18, 2006 at his residence. George was born in Calais, April 25, 1929, son of the late Frank and Bertha (Neddeau) Marshall. He served during the Korean Conflict in the US Army. George was employed for many years as a truck driver for Dicenzos, retiring...

Feb 12, 2006

Obituary for Lillian Mae Martell

Calais – Lillian Mae Martell, 99, died Sunday, February 12, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. Lillian was born in Calais, March 6, 1906, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Duncan) Fullerton. She was a member of St. James the Greater R.C. Church in Baileyville and enjoyed children and animals. Lillian was looking...