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Daniel F. Proulx

Daniel F. Proulx

Dec 3, 2022

          Daniel F. Proulx went to be with his Lord and Savior – Jesus Christ. Dan passed away after a courageous battle with brain cancer – glioblastoma on December 3, 2022, at his home in Belfast, surrounded by those who loved him.  He was born on December 10, 1989, in Calais, the youngest son of Janet...

Judy K. Purdy

Judy K. Purdy

Nov 29, 2022

Judy Kay Purdy, 67, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2022, at her home in Indian Township.  Judy was born in Princeton, IL, on February 27, 1955, daughter of Charles and Mary (Austin) Hitchcock.

Judy attended schools in Illinois and worked at the local food factories.  On July 9, 1974, she married George Purdy.  In 1993 they relocated to Indian Township...

Arline V. Antone

Arline V. Antone

Nov 28, 2022

Arline V. Antone, 95, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at Down East Community Hospital in Machias.  Arline was born in Pembroke on September 1, 1927, daughter of Raymond Dodge and Ruth Annie Bearman Dodge Lyons.

After graduating from Pembroke High School, Arline married Earl Ray Antone on January 25, 1947.  She became a telephone operator with New England Telephone,...

Sarah J. Bishop

Sarah J. Bishop

Nov 25, 2022

Sarah Jane Bishop, 84, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Sanford, Florida.  Sarah was born in Calais on September 5, 1938, daughter of Kenneth and Ethel (McLean) Chandler.

After graduating from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1957, she married Sheldon R. Bishop and together they purchased Lila's Bakery in Perry which they owned and operated...

Mary M. James

Mary M. James

Nov 25, 2022

Mary Moholland James, 80, of Princeton passed away on Friday November 25th, 2022, at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Mary was born in Princeton on January 29th, 1942, to parents Cash and Mary James. Mary loved cooking, playing bingo, driving eighteen-wheeler trucks, and racing cars; she was as fearless as they came, always ready for the next adventure.

 

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David O. Sivret

David O. Sivret

Nov 23, 2022

 Chaplain Major David Otis Sivret, 67, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  David was born in Augusta on May 20, 1955, son of Robert and Hope Lillian (Stratton) Sivret. David graduated from Cony High School, Class of 1974, and worked at Sampson’s Supermarket in Augusta.  He enlisted in the Maine Army National Guard in 1976, serving with the 152nd Maintenance...

Roland K. Chambers Sr.

Roland K. Chambers Sr.

Nov 20, 2022

Roland Kenneth Chambers Sr., 76, passed away peacefully November 20, 2022.  Roland was born in Lewiston on April 2, 1946 to Ralph and Doris (Porter) Chambers.

In addition to his parents, Roland was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Katherine (Thornton) Chambers; and two sisters, Mavis McCullough and Edna Chambers.  Surviving are his children, Roland Chambers Jr., Missy Roussell...

Douglas E. Denbow

Douglas E. Denbow

Nov 18, 2022

Douglas Earl Denbow, 79, of Lubec Maine. Passed away on November 18th, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Douglas was known as Doug or Dougie, he was born on February 10th 1942 to Rebecca Pressley and Earl Denbow of Bailey’s Mistake Trescott, Maine.

As a young man Doug worked at numerous jobs, starting at C.E. Noyes...

Barbara J. Footer

Barbara J. Footer

Nov 14, 2022

Barbara Joan Footer, 85 passed away Monday November 14th 2022 at EMMC hospital after a continued battle with a heart condition.

Barbara was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine July 9th, 1937, to parents Eugene and Gladys (Nason) Larrabee. After moving to Sarasota, Florida for her educational years, Barbara followed her grandmother and aunt back to Bath, Maine for a summer...

John H. Benner

John H. Benner

Nov 13, 2022

John Harry Benner, 81, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022.  John was born in Calais on April 15, 1941, son of Raymond and Velma (Allen) Benner.

John was an active member of St. Croix Lodge No. 46 A.F. & A.M. in Calais, St. Croix Royal Arch Chapter No. 17, St. Croix Council No. 11, Hugh de Payens Commandery No. 15,...

Chester E. McCray

Chester E. McCray

Nov 13, 2022

Chester Earl McCray, 74, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 13, 2022.  Chet was born in St. Stephen, NB, on February 21, 1948, son of Edward and Freda (Moreside) McCray.

After graduating from Woodland High School, Class of 1966, Chet entered the U.S. Army, serving as a Paratrooper during the Vietnam War.  Following his service, he returned home and started a...

Minnie I. Ross

Minnie I. Ross

Nov 13, 2022

Minnie Irene (Farmer) Ross died peacefully in Machias with her daughters by her side at the age of 89.  She was born on March 23, 1933, to Gailon Farmer and Jane (VanTassel) Farmer.  Minnie was the youngest of 10 children.

Minnie was predeceased by her husband Arthur, son Bobby, and granddaughter Melonie.  She is survived by her daughters, Linda Robinson...

Darrell L. Copeland

Darrell L. Copeland

Nov 10, 2022

Darrell Leon Copeland, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Princeton on Thursday, November 10th, 2022. Darrell was born on July 23rd, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Raymond and Ruth (Byman) Copeland.

Darrell was a plain-spoken, intelligent man. He was an engineer for Dean Tech and loved fishing, building, drawing, and computer modeling. He had always wanted to...

Shawn M. Cote

Shawn M. Cote

Nov 5, 2022

 

Shawn Maynard Cote, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Indian Township Saturday November 5, 2022. Shawn was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Albert and Anna Harnois, Godfather Dennis Tomah Sr., and his beloved pet, "Falcon". He is survived by his soul mate, Nikia Cote, His "Maa", Audrey Harnois, Father Anthony Cote and wife Debra; Sisters, Melissa Cote...

Ella Robinson

Ella Robinson

Nov 5, 2022

Ella Robinson, 84, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, the date of birth of her beloved daughter Vicki Lynn who predeceased her 23 years ago.  Ella was born in St. John, NB, on May 2, 1938, daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Gallant) Arsenault.

Growing up in Prince Edward Island, Ella was the third oldest, and first girl of...

Dorothy "Poochie" Glidden

Dorothy "Poochie" Glidden

Nov 3, 2022

Dorothy Muriel “Poochie” Glidden, 74, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Washington Place in Calais.  Poochie was born in Calais on October 13, 1948, daughter of Bruce and Dorothy (Damon) Linton.

After graduating from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1966, Poochie worked at Ware Knitters and the Angelholm Restaurant.  On August 2, 1969, she married Richard Glidden.  Poochie...

Joseph L. Bassett

Joseph L. Bassett

Oct 29, 2022

Joseph Lester Bassett, 83, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  Joseph was born in Pleasant Point on October 7, 1939, son of George and Margaret (Polis) Bassett. 

Joseph attended school at Pleasant Point and at an early age went to work in the woods with his father.  He moved to Boston where...

Douglas L. Hoover

Douglas L. Hoover

Oct 29, 2022

Douglas L. Hoover, 79, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Orono Commons.  Douglas was born in Conewago Twp, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 1943.

Douglas graduated from Dover High School in Dover, PA, Class of 1960.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he proudly served with The Old Guard at Ft. Myer, VA.  During a Bicentennial demonstration, Douglas was...

Hilda L. Stevens

Hilda L. Stevens

Oct 28, 2022

Hilda Leita Stevens, 73, passed away with family by her side on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Calais Community Hospital.  Hilda was born in Eastport on August 29, 1949, daughter of Adam Ford Matthews and Elsie (Besse) Matthews.

After attending Shead Memorial High School, Hilda moved to Boston and worked at Filene’s Basement.  She moved back to Maine, initially Portland,...

Gregory C. Carney

Gregory C. Carney

Oct 22, 2022

Gregory Crawford Carney, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

A complete obituary with service information will be published at a later date.

 

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