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James H. Nicholas

James H. Nicholas

Jul 6, 2024

     On Saturday, July 6th, 2024, James “Jim” Nicholas passed away at the age of 89. He was blessed with a long, full life and passed away on his own terms and in his own bed at home. 

     Jim was born to William and Evelyn Nicholas in 1935 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. After growing up during...

Robert A. Johnson

Robert A. Johnson

Jul 4, 2024

Robert Anthony Johnson, 62, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. Tony was born in Baton Rouge, LA, on August 31, 1961, son of Norman John Johnson and Virginia (Steen) Ching. 

Tony enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Communications. Following his service, he was able to travel...

Francis B. Bohanon

Francis B. Bohanon

Jul 3, 2024

Francis B. Bohanon, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Francis was born in Calais to Asher Bohanon and Beatrice (Bayliss) Bohanon.

Francis worked at Georgia Pacific for 15 years until going to work as an automotive mechanic for his brothers at Bohanon’s Exxon, from which he retired. He loved...

Elwood B. McLaughlin

Elwood B. McLaughlin

Jul 3, 2024

Elwood Boyden McLaughlin, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Wellmore Point in Calais. Elwood was born in Calais on May 31, 1945.

Elwood worked for Georgia Pacific and later in life delivered newspapers. 

Elwood is survived by his family and friends.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Woodland Cemetery, Ryan Rd., Baileyville. Arrangements by...

Daniel W. Devoe

Daniel W. Devoe

Jul 2, 2024

Daniel W. Devoe, 71, passed away at his home in Lambert Lake on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Daniel was born in Harvey, N.B., on December 16, 1952, son of Bernard and Ella (Stover) Devoe. 

From a young age, Danny followed in his grandfather and father’s footsteps, working on the railroad. Retiring after 30 plus years of hard work, he enjoyed life...

Sandra Jean Avery

Sandra Jean Avery

Jun 27, 2024

Sandra, beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2024, at her home in Quoddy Village with her daughter Rebecca and her dearest friend Juanita by her side.

 Sandra was born the daughter of William A. Wallace & Annie L. Wallace (Miles) on April 13, 1948, in Lincoln, Maine. She was raised in Howland and graduated from Penobscot...

William "Buddy" Urquhart

William "Buddy" Urquhart

Jun 27, 2024

William Blair Urquhart, 93, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home surrounded by family. Buddy was born in Bangor on December 29, 1930, son of William and Zelma (Dinsmore) Urquhart.

 Buddy grew up in Eastport and graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1949. During the Korean War, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as...

Hazel J. Kelley

Hazel J. Kelley

Jun 9, 2024

Hazel Jean (Keen) Kelley passed away peacefully June 9th at Westgate Manor. Where she will be fondly remembered by the loving staff for always saying "I love you". Jean was born December 21st, 1940, to Horace and Leona Keen. She was one of 8 brothers and sisters.

Jean was from Cooper and attended Calais High School where she met her Mr....

Mark A. Stevens II

Mark A. Stevens II

Jun 9, 2024

Our loving son, uncle, brother, friend, family to many, Mark Anthony Stevens II, unexpectedly passed away on June 9th, 2024. In Bangor, Maine, on January 28th, 1987, Mark Anthony Stevens I and Jackie Stevens blessed us with who we will all remember, Little Mark.

Little Mark is like Christmas day, a holiday he so dearly loved. A time that brings us...

Thomas L. Sawyer

Thomas L. Sawyer

Jun 7, 2024

Thomas Lee Sawyer, 76, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. Tom was born Jan. 16, 1948, in Calais, Maine, to Clayton L. and Thursa (Cousins) Sawyer.

 

Tom married his high school sweetheart, Doreen Leighton, on Jan. 11, 1969. They raised two sons, Tom and Steven. He served in the National Guard from 1966 to 1972. A born salesman, Tom sold everything...

Tammy L. Poole

Tammy L. Poole

Jun 6, 2024

Tammy Lee Poole, 55, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 6, 2024.   Tammy was born in Neubrucke, Germany, on October 17, 1968, daughter of Terry Poole and Paula (Brown) Poole Dodge.

 

Tammy was predeceased by her father, Terry Poole.  Surviving are her mother, Paula Dodge of Augusta; four children, Tiffany Poole of Calais, Cheyenne Menefee and fiancé Kayleb Moses of Baileyville,...

Laura M. Donovan

Laura M. Donovan

Jun 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that Laura Marie Donovan, 57, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Laura was born in Limestone on January 5, 1967, daughter of James and Matsuko (Shiina) Nixon.

 

Laura graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1985, and on June 23, 1985,...

Herbert J. Melanson Sr.

Herbert J. Melanson Sr.

Jun 4, 2024

Herbert Joseph Melanson Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024.   Herbert was born in Concession, Nova Scotia on July 11, 1937, son of Rene and Josephine (Gaudet) Melanson.

 

Herbert was raised in Concession, Nova Scotia, and at a young age started working on local farms.  When he was old enough, he moved to Maine to work with his father...

Fred A. Lund Jr.

Fred A. Lund Jr.

Jun 3, 2024

Fred Arnold Lund Jr., 93, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 with family by his side.  Fred was born in Pembroke on July 21, 1930, son of Fred and Edith (Mahar) Lund.

 

After attending Pembroke schools, Fred moved to Connecticut at the age of 17.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning the Purple Heart.  In 1951,...

John J. Costello Jr.

John J. Costello Jr.

May 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of John Joseph Costello Jr., known to all as Jack, announce his passing on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the age of 85.



Jack was born on September 12, 1938, to John Joseph Costello Sr. and Louise Helena (Aquino) Costello in Calais, Maine. After graduating in 1957 from Woodland High School, Jack continued...

Toni M. Hamilton

Toni M. Hamilton

May 20, 2024

Toni Marie Hamilton, 38, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor following a lengthy illness.  Toni was born in Fallon, Nevada, on October 28, 1985, daughter of Frank and Renee (Cochran) Hamilton.  

 

During high school, Toni was active being a member of drama, chorus, band, FFA (Future Farmers...

Jeffrey A. Stanhope

Jeffrey A. Stanhope

May 20, 2024

Jeffrey Alton Stanhope 55, died tragically on May 20, 2024. He was born to parents James and Joan (Emery) Stanhope in Ohio.

Jeff's greatest love in this life was his family. He married his soulmate, Kaloua on Boyden Lake on August 6, 1994. Together they had two wonderful children, Kimberly and Jeffrey, who they are so proud of. Jeff worked so...

Zoey L. Green

Zoey L. Green

May 18, 2024

Zoey Lynn Green, resident of Perry Maine, was born on November 20, 2023, to Hannah Currier and Logan Green. Zoey passed away in her home unexpectedly on May 18, 2024.

 

Zoey is survived by her parents Hannah Currier and Logan Green, her sister Sophia Currier, brother Grayson Green, grandparents Jodi and Bruce McNally, Uncle Joshua Currier and wife Brooke Currier, cousin...

Joan A. Miller

Joan A. Miller

May 18, 2024

Joan Alberta Miller, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth.   Joan was born in St. Stephen, NB, on January 15, 1939, daughter of Edward and Grenva “Tooie” (Craft) Hall.

After graduating from high school in St. Stephen, NB, Joan enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air...

Diane L. Fox

Diane L. Fox

May 13, 2024

Diane Louise Fox, 71, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Machias, Maine, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. She was a beloved mother, partner, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Diane was born on December 5, 1952, in Calais, Maine, where she spent her formative years and established relationships that...

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