Obituaries

Nov 25, 2019

Baring Plantation – Thomas Victor Farnham, 57, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 surrounded by his family at Calais Regional Hospital. Tom was born in Hartford, CT on August 31, 1962, son of Thomas and Andrea (Maillet) Farnham. After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1980, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving four years with the Seabees. While...

Nov 10, 2019

Washington & Indian Township - Donald J. Socobasin (Donnie Bix) passed away with his family at his side, on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Born March 18, 1958 to Marjorie White and Joseph Socobasin Sr., Donnie grew up in Washington and attended local schools. When he was a teenager, he moved to Indian Township where he worked and lived until going...

Nov 6, 2019

Hermon – Shane S. Brown, 31, devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Shane was born in Calais on December 28, 1987, son of Dean and Michelle (Gillespie) Brown. After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 2006, Shane furthered his education at Husson University, majoring in Business. While at Husson, he met...

Nov 4, 2019

Eastport – Gordon Lee Smith, 80, passed away on November 4, 2019 at a Bangor Hospital. Gordon was born on July 10, 1939 to Holland and Joan (Sharpe) Smith and his childhood was spent in Westbrook where he graduated from Westbrook High School, Class of 1958. Soon after high school Gordon enlisted with the Air National Guard and also took...

Nov 3, 2019

Calais – Robert R. Bailey, 58, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 3, 2019. Rob was born in Augusta to Frank H and Priscilla (Lahaye) Bailey, but lived most of his life in Calais, Maine He graduated from the University of Maine as a civil engineer in 1984 and worked at Thomas DiCenzo Inc for many years. He’s been working for...

Oct 26, 2019

Indian Township – Michael Francis LaCoote Sr., 46, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 following a courageous battle with diabetes. Michael was born in Calais on November 6, 1972, son of Basil and Grace (Gabriel) LaCoote. Michael graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1991, and worked for several years at Creative Apparel. Later he returned to school, earning his...

Oct 25, 2019

Brewer – Marshall M. Strout Jr., 86, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Maine Veteran’s Home of Bangor surrounded by family. Marshall was born in Bar Harbor on January 11, 1933, a son of the late Kathleen Farnsworth and Marshall Strout Sr. After graduating from Bar Harbor High School, Marshall served with the 45th Infantry Division during the Korean...

Oct 17, 2019

Princeton – Mary Elizabeth Fitch, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Mary was born in Minto, NB on December 12, 1935. Mary attended school in St. Stephen, NB and on September 28, 1953, she married her love, Rodney Fitch. They were fortunate to spend the next 66 years together until his passing on February...

Oct 15, 2019

Calais – Kathy Ann Smith, 60, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Bangor on April 14, 1959, daughter of William and Sally (Shain) Nelligan. After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1978, Kathy went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree...

Oct 13, 2019

Calais – Nicholas Wesley Blair Smith, 27, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2019. Nick was born in St. Stephen, NB on September 8, 1992. Nick graduated from Calais High School, Class of 2012, where he was active with the Drama and Chess clubs. He went to work at Acrobat in Calais, Walmart, and most recently was employed at Hardwick’s....

Oct 11, 2019

Jason M. Brooks-Ramsdell, 37, passed away at his home on October 11th , 2019 with his loving family by his side after his long battle with cancer. Jason was born in Waterville, Maine on February 5th , 1982, son of James Sr. and Tammy Ramsdell. Jason grew up in Pembroke, ME with his older brother Joshua Brooks-Ramsdell and two younger...

Oct 10, 2019

Lubec – Edwin E. Knight, 87, passed away October 10, 2019 after a short stay at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Bangor. Born on August 17, 1932, he was the twin son of Edwin Sr. and Matilda (Smith) Knight of Wethersfield, CT. Eddie attended Wethersfield schools, graduating from Wethersfield High School, Class of 1950. He lived most of his life...

Oct 8, 2019

Baileyville – Joyce Marie Dwelley, 78, passed Tuesday, October 8, 2019, surrounded by family at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Joyce was born in Baileyville on April 9, 1941, daughter of Royce and Wilfrid (Seamans) Robinson. After graduating from Woodland High School, Class of 1959, Joyce married Barry Dwelley. Together they traveled while Barry was serving in the Air...

Oct 4, 2019

Calais – Marion G. (Lee) McLean, 85, passed quietly from her earthly home on Friday, October 4, 2019, the 67th anniversary of her wedding to her beloved Robert. She was born in Calais where she lived most of her life. Marion was the daughter of the late William Lee and Jane Vickers. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Sep 26, 2019

Pleasant Point – Phyllis A. Sapiel, 56, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Phyllis was born in Calais on November 11, 1962, daughter of Francis “Red” and Mary (Nicholas) Sapiel. After graduating from Shead Memorial High School, Phyllis worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. She was proud of her Passamaquoddy heritage and being...

Sep 25, 2019

Calais – Edna Mae Chambers, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Narraguagus Bay Health Care in Milbridge. Edna was born in Lewiston on June 17, 1944, daughter of Ralph and Doris (Porter) Chambers. Shortly after graduating from Calais Memorial High School, Edna started her career at McDonald’s where she eventually became manager of the Calais location. Edna retired...

Sep 21, 2019

Princeton – Larry O. Andrews, 74, went home to be with his Lord & Saviour on Saturday, September 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Larry was born in St. Stephen, NB on November 20, 1944, son of Brewer and Priscilla (Cushing) Andrews. After attending Princeton High School, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Navy,...

Sep 20, 2019

Sep 7, 2019

Eastport – Francis E. Emery, 93, passed away early in the morning on September 7, 2019 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. Francis was born on December 2, 1925 in Eastport to Blanch (Leighton) and Murray P. Emery. Francis graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1943, and entered the U.S. Army during WWII. He served as a...

Sep 2, 2019

Pleasant Point – Dianne Mae (Paul) Apt, 76, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Dianne was born at Pleasant Point on November 15, 1942, daughter of Annie Paul and Joseph Nicholas. After attending Shead Memorial High School, Dianne married Forrest Apt Sr. Together they moved to Massachusetts where she raised their six children,...