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Elmer E. Tracey Jr.

Elmer E. Tracey Jr.

Feb 19, 2022

Steuben - Elmer E Tracey Jr, 79, went to be with the angels February 19, 2022. Elmer was born in Harrington to Elmer, Sr. and Corinne (Grant). He grew up in Bass Harbor where he lived until 1960 when he met and married the love of his life Helen Johnson. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in 2021. As a...

Keith Prout

Keith Prout

Feb 18, 2022

Alexander – Keith E. Prout, 60, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022. Keith was born in Calais on July 13, 1961, son of Kathleen (Frost) Prout and Roger Davis. Keith was an avid outdoorsman enjoyed hunting and trapping and loved spending many hours in the woods. He also loved to fish...

LeRoy Francis Haddock

LeRoy Francis Haddock

Feb 16, 2022

Eastport – LeRoy “Roy” Francis Haddock, 86, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. LeRoy was born in Eastport on August 3, 1935, son of Arthur and Norma (Pettigrew) Haddock. Roy enjoyed drawing, especially pictures of big trucks, watching old TV shows, listening to music, and when he was younger, dancing. He also enjoyed attending The Beckett Center...

Francis Paul Bassett

Francis Paul Bassett

Feb 15, 2022

Medford, MA and Pleasant Point ME. “Just Passing Through” Francis "Frank" Paul Bassett, 89, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022. Frank was born at Pleasant Point on November 18, 1932, son of the late Edward and Florence Bassett. He is survived by the love of his life for over 60 years Helen (Purdon). He is 1 of 13 children....

Melanie Ann Dana

Melanie Ann Dana

Feb 14, 2022

Pleasant Point & Portland – Melanie Ann Dana, 45, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 14, 2022. Melanie was born in Calais on December 10, 1976, daughter of John “Pinto” Homan Jr. and Lorene (Dana) Homan. After attending Lee Academy, Melanie raised her children and then worked as a seasonal worker. She eventually moved to southern Maine working for Dingley Press...

Ryan David Arbo

Ryan David Arbo

Feb 11, 2022

Calais – Ryan David Arbo, 33, passed away unexpectedly with family by his side at Maine Medical Center in Portland as a result of a brain aneurysm. Ryan was born in Machias on December 21, 1989. Ryan attended Calais High School and eventually moved to Bangor and Portland where he worked various jobs. He was a gifted carpenter and enjoyed...

Kathleen Jeanette Zabel

Kathleen Jeanette Zabel

Feb 10, 2022

Southington, CT & Eastport - Kathleen Jeanette (Cook) Zabel, 91, passed peacefully with loved ones by her side on Thursday, February 10, 2022 after a long battle with illness. She was born on September 12, 1930 in Eastport, Maine to the late Ambrose and Ethel (McShea) Cook. Kathleen was a longtime member of the First Lutheran Church in Southington. She...

Robert Francis Burgo

Robert Francis Burgo

Feb 9, 2022

Princeton – Robert Francis Burgo, 23, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 with family by his side at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor following a lifelong battle with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. Bobby was born in Brockton, MA on May 19, 1998. Bobby was home schooled, earning his high school diploma....

Jaxon Malcolm Murray

Jaxon Malcolm Murray

Feb 7, 2022

Indian Township - Jaxon Malcolm Murray, a beloved son of Cassandra and Kevin Murray and brother to Kage of Indian Township, ME, was born sleeping on February 7th, 2022. He is predeceased by Uncle (Ant) Anthony Dana and Uhkomi (great-grandmother) Joan Dana of Indian Township. He is survived by many who love him, including his parents, brother and great-grandparents Mary...

Thomas William Tinker

Thomas William Tinker

Feb 7, 2022

Pleasant Point – Thomas William Tinker, 45, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 7, 2022. Thomas was born in Worcester, MA on July 11, 1976, son of Thomas Tinker and Irene (Patykowski) Lafayette. Thomas attended school in Blackstone, MA and worked for his brother repairing cars and in a tattoo shop. He eventually moved to Pleasant Point and...

Richard Wayne Johnson

Richard Wayne Johnson

Feb 6, 2022

Richard (Richie) Wayne Johnson, age 64, of Robbinston, Maine passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, while cross-country skiing with his wife of 37 ½ years, Winnie Lou Johnson. Richard, more commonly known as Richie or Dickie, was born on December 30, 1957, in Calais, Maine. He graduated from Calais High School in the class of 1976. In 1981 he...

Emerson Everett Cilley

Emerson Everett Cilley

Feb 5, 2022

Princeton - Emerson Everett Cilley passed away at home with his family in Princeton on Feb 4th, 2022. Emerson was born on May 4,1933, to Moses and Lola Cilley in Bingham,Maine. They moved to Princeton when he was 4 years old. He grew up in Princeton and graduated from Princeton High School in 1951. After high school he joined the...

Michael Joseph Takach

Michael Joseph Takach

Feb 5, 2022

Grand Lake Stream – Michael Joseph Takach, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home in Grand Lake Stream. Michael was born in Lackawanna, NY, son of the late Steven and Patricia (Luzney) Takach. After graduating from Woodland High School, Class of 1979, Michael attended the University of Maine at Machias where he became a member...

James Roland Mitchell Jr.

James Roland Mitchell Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Eastport - James Roland Mitchell, Jr; age 90, died peacefully at home February 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Known by most as “Roland”, “Brother” or “Mitch” he was born in the family home at 9 Leavitt Avenue, Eastport, Maine on June 29, 1931 to James R. Mitchell Sr and Mary (MacDonald) Mitchell. He was born in an era...

Janet Catherine Ketchen

Janet Catherine Ketchen

Feb 3, 2022

Cooper – Janet Catherine Ketchen, 86, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Marshall’s Health Care Facility in Machias. Janet was born in Middletown, CT on July 20, 1935, daughter of Robert and Lillian (Sherman) Day. Janet graduated from Middletown High School, Class of 1953. She worked as a telephone operator in Connecticut and...

Robert Edward Johnson

Robert Edward Johnson

Feb 1, 2022

Calais – Robert Edward Johnson, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Robert was born in Calais on December 12, 1944, son of Merle and Bernice (Farrar) Johnson. Robert attended Calais High School. His family moved to Rhode Island for several years until returning home to Calais. Robert worked for many...

Wilfred "Joe" Doucette

Wilfred "Joe" Doucette

Feb 1, 2022

February 1, 2022 Wilfred, Joey, Joe, Jo-Jo, Willy or Uncle Joe…..depending on where or how you met/knew him depended on what you called him. We will call him Joey…… July 3, 1954 – February 1, 2022 Most everyone that knew Joey, knew that he was not well. He tried to pretend that nothing was wrong, in fact he always said...

Ashton Ezra Ross

Ashton Ezra Ross

Jan 26, 2022

Lubec – Ashton Ezra Ross, 11, passed suddenly on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 due to a tragic automobile accident. Ashton was born in Machias on October 18, 2010, son of Joel and Lacee (Phinney) Ross. Ashton was currently a student at the Calais Alternative School. He enjoyed being in the outdoors sliding, fishing and swimming. Ashton loved playing video games,...

Gary Robert Dwelley

Gary Robert Dwelley

Jan 25, 2022

Millinocket and Alexander – Gary Robert Dwelley, 72, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Florence, South Carolina. Gary was born in Millinocket on February 2, 1949, son of Dana and Emogene (Flood) Dwelley. After graduating from Stearns High School in Millinocket, Gary attending the University of Maine at Orono where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He started working...

Robert Dean Walker

Robert Dean Walker

Jan 24, 2022

Calais – Robert Dean Walker, 49, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home following a courageous multi-year battle with cancer. Robb was born in Lincoln on November 15, 1972. Robb grew up in Wilton and attended Mt. Blue High School. He worked various jobs and eventually worked for an asbestos removal company. Robb moved to Long Beach, CA...

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