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William S. Johnson

William S. Johnson

Aug 22, 2022

William Swift Johnson, 88, passed away on Monday August 22, 2022 in Princeton Maine at his daughter’s house. William was born in Cape Cod Massachusetts on October 1, 1933 to George Vernon Johnson and Lydia Joette Morris, while staying in Maine with his family he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Gwendolyn Wheaton, with the two...

Louis J. Paul

Louis J. Paul

Aug 21, 2022

 Louis Joseph Paul (Bee), 71, passed away on August 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones at Pleasant Point, Sipayik, ME. Louis was born on April 23, 1951 to Burra Lincoln and Annie Paul. At the age of 17, Louis enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he worked on the front lines as a demolition...

Rodney W. Fitch

Rodney W. Fitch

Aug 21, 2022

Rodney William Fitch, 55, passed away in Princeton on Sunday, August 21, 2022 after losing his long battle to drug addiction. Rodney was born March 23, 1967 in Calais, Maine to Rodney Evans Fitch and Mary Elisabeth (Collins) Fitch. In spite of his strengths and weaknesses he was well loved in the community. The family would like to thank Diane...

Samantha Lyn Dana

Samantha Lyn Dana

Aug 20, 2022

Samantha Lyn Dana, 40, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home in Indian Township. Samantha was born in Calais on September 24, 1981, daughter of Warren and Wanda (Dana) Doten.

 

Samantha was predeceased by her grandfather Archie Steeves, grandmother Alice Dana, and niece Isabella Frances all of Indian Township. She is survived by her parents; grandmother Lynda...

Catherine N. Howland

Catherine N. Howland

Aug 19, 2022

Catherine Nicole Howland, 53, passed away in Bangor on Friday, August 18, 2022. Catherine was born December 9, 1968, in Calais, Maine to Richard A. Howland and Edwina K. (Mahar) Howland.

 

She was predeceased by her father Richard A. Howland, her paternal grandparents Horace and Martena Howland, and maternal grandparents Edward and Dorothy Mahar. She was also predeceased by...

Collin R. St. Clair

Collin R. St. Clair

Aug 19, 2022

Collin St. Clair (neé Rathbone) died peacefully at home after a long battle with dementia at the age of 89 on August 19, 2022 at around 5PM. She was born in Island Park, IL on March 31st, 1933, to John “Jack” and Alice Rathbone. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob St. Clair.

 

The daughter of a military...

Glen S. Hill

Glen S. Hill

Aug 15, 2022

Glen Stephen Hill, 52, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 15, 2022.  Glen was born in Woonsocket, RI on August 5, 1970.

 

Glen attended school at Pioneer Valley Regional High School in Northfield, MA.  He worked various jobs including at Yankee Candle and landscaping.  Upon his retirement in 2021, Glen and his wife Beth Conley-Hill moved to Perry, Maine to...

Bernadette J. Maddix

Bernadette J. Maddix

Aug 14, 2022

Bernadette Julie Maddix, 68, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Dexter Health Care surrounded by her family.  Bernadette was born in Eastport on September 20, 1953, daughter of Willard “Sonny” Mitchell and Bernadette (Daigle) Mitchell.

 

Bernadette attended school at Shead High School in Eastport.  She possessed a spiritual soul filled with love, imagination, compassion, and laughter.  She loved...

Alice M. Lola

Alice M. Lola

Aug 12, 2022

Peter Dana Point – Alice Marie Lola, 79, passed away surrounded by her family at home on Friday, August 12, 2022.  Alice was born at Peter Dana Point on November 13, 1942, daughter of William and Josephine (Socoby) Sockabasin.

 

Alice attended school at Peter Dana Point and married Ernest Lola.  She raised her nine children while making baskets and...

Louise "Weezie" Howland

Louise "Weezie" Howland

Aug 11, 2022

Louise Gail “Weezie” Howland, 62, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Calais Community Hospital.  Weezie was born in St. Stephen, NB on March 20, 1960, daughter of Ronald Howland Sr. and Joyce (Eales) Howland.

 

Weezie lived in Vanceboro her entire life.  She was a determined special lady who had a wonderful sense...

Dana F. Niles II

Dana F. Niles II

Aug 7, 2022

Dana F. Niles II, 45 passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack August 7th at his home in Alexander ME. Dana was born May 29th 1977 in Calais ME son of Dana and Betty Niles.

 

Dana attended school in Baileyville graduating high school in 1995; he joined the army immediately upon graduating and served his country for 4 years....

Edward R. Sockabasin Jr.

Edward R. Sockabasin Jr.

Aug 6, 2022

Edward Roger Sockabasin Jr., 60, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Edward was born in Calais on August 30, 1961, son of Edward Sr. and Eunice (Dana) Sockabasin.

 

After attending school, Edward went to work as a steel framer for the union, building everything from bridges to the new Boston bus station. He...

Craig H. Thompson

Craig H. Thompson

Aug 5, 2022

Craig Howard Thompson, 67, passed away with his beloved dog Honey in a tragic house fire on Friday, August 5, 2022.  Craig was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 1, 1954, son of Howard and Merle (Frickmann) Thompson.

 

After graduating from Upper Moreland High School in Pennsylvania, Craig started his lifelong career as a jewelry manufacturer, most recently with...

Francis Phillip Brown II

Francis Phillip Brown II

Aug 5, 2022

  Francis P. Brown (Phil), 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home in Calais.  Phil was born in Calais on January 7, 1965, son of Francis Phillip Brown I (Nicky) and Hazel Mae Parker Brown.

 

Phil attended Calais schools and worked various carpentry jobs until he was unable to work anymore.  He loved spending...

Robert W. Barr Jr

Robert W. Barr Jr

Jul 30, 2022

Robert W. Barr Jr., 81, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough.  Bob was born in Massachusetts on November 13, 1940, son of Robert Barr Sr. and Evelyn (Gale) Barr.

 

Bob was raised in Massachusetts where he graduated high school.  He moved to Maine to attend University of Maine School of Forestry where...

Fredrick L. McLean Sr.

Fredrick L. McLean Sr.

Jul 30, 2022

Fredrick Linsey McLean Sr., 55, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home in Calais.  Fred was born in Somerville, MA, on February 25, 1967, son of Ralph McLean Sr. and Constance (Lee) McLean.

 

Fred attended school in Somerville, MA and worked various jobs until starting a career in Landscaping.  He eventually moved to Calais, Maine to be...

Jerry S. Torrey Sr.

Jerry S. Torrey Sr.

Jul 30, 2022

Jerry Sumner Torrey Sr., 76, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home with family by his side.  Jerry was born in Hancock on December 5, 1945, son of Ernest and Virginia (Wellington) Torrey. 

 

Jerry attended school in Deblois and at an early age started working in the woods with his father.  He drove truck for L.C....

Julie M. Mitchell

Julie M. Mitchell

Jul 30, 2022



Julie Mae Mitchell, 53, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Calais Community Hospital with family by her side.  Julie was born in Machias on December 3, 1968, daughter of Sabatis Mitchell Sr. and Shirley (Stanley) Mitchell. 

Julie graduated from Shead High School, Class of 1987, and earned several associate degrees from Washington County Community College.  Julie was a...

Alice M. Tomah

Alice M. Tomah

Jul 28, 2022

Alice Mary Tomah, 43, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Alice was born in Houlton on January 20, 1979, daughter of Robert Al Tomah and Charlene Tyrrell.

After obtaining her GED Alice worked in a variety of places while raising her family and enjoying her hobbies. She loved to hike, cook, tend to...

Richard F. Stevens

Richard F. Stevens

Jul 26, 2022

Richard Frank Stevens, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.  Richard was born in Calais on May 1, 1950, son of Alden Robert Stevens and Frances (Dickinson) Walker. 

After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1968, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  Following his service, he returned home and attended Washington County Vocational...

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