Obituaries

May 14, 2019

Obituary for Isabella Rose Francis

Indian Township – Isabella Rose Francis passed on to her home in Heaven on May 14, 2019 in Machias. Before experiencing this life, she was gone, but not before leaving an everlasting imprint on the hearts of her parents, Ashley Ann Doten and Ralph A. Francis III. In addition to her parents, Isabella leaves...

May 7, 2019

Obituary for Sheila Marie Apt

Perry – Sheila Marie Apt, 53, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 with her family by her side after a grueling battle with cancer. Sheila was born on May 8, 1965 in Boston, MA to Dianne (Paul) Apt and Forrest L. Apt Sr. Sheila worked as a CNA, bank teller, pharmacy technician and...

May 6, 2019

Obituary for George Allen Lewey

Pleasant Point – George Allen Lewey, 65, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home in Pleasant Point. George was born in Eastport on March 3, 1954, son of Sabattus Lewey Sr. and Irene (Dana) Lewey. After he attended school at St. Ann’s School in Pleasant Point, George worked as a dispatcher for...

May 1, 2019

Obituary for Michael Evan Kilby

Michael Evan Kilby, 35, died tragically in a motor vehicle accident in Pembroke on May 1, 2019. Michael was born on January 22, 1984, in Bangor, to Ronald and Helen (Curtis) Kilby. Michael attended elementary school in Edmunds, graduated from Shead High School in Eastport in 2002, and attended Washington County Community College for...

Apr 20, 2019

Obituary for Deborah Lynn Pelletier (Johnson)

Calais – Deborah Lynn Pelletier, 57, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 with her two daughters by her side at a Bangor hospital. Debbie was born in St. Stephen, NB on August 21, 1961, daughter of David W. Johnson and Joan (Williston) Campbell. After attending Schaumburg High School in Illinois, Debbie had a...

Apr 19, 2019

Obituary for Patricia Neptune

Pleasant Point – Patricia Catherine Neptune, 54, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Friday, April 19, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Hartford, CT on June 24, 1964, daughter of Peter Clement I and Diane (Nicholas) Clement. After graduating from Lee Academy, Class of 1982, Patty went to...

Apr 14, 2019

Obituary for Roy Chellis

Eastport, – Roy Sumner Chellis, 80, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Roy was born in New London, NH on April 7, 1939, son of Phillip and Arleen (Wells) Chellis. After attending Bristol High School, Roy enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving as a Radio Telephone Operator with Battery...

Apr 11, 2019

Obituary for Ruth Eileen Beaulieu (Deacon)

Calais – Ruth Eileen Beaulieu, 88, passed away on April 11, 2019 in Machias. Ruth was born November 5, 1930 at Chipman Hospital in St. Stephen, NB, Canada, daughter of Harold K. and Louise (Moffitt) Deacon. She is survived by her son, Ray Beaulieu and his wife Jill; “adopted” son, Bob Fitzsimmons and...

Apr 10, 2019

Obituary for Mary Whelpley Davis

Eastport – Mary Whelpley Davis, 90, passed away on April 10, 2019 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Mary was born to Afton and Rose (Cassidy) Whelpley in Eastport on Christmas Day, 1928. In 1948 she married Charles E. Davis Jr., together they started a family and began a lifetime of dedication to each other...

Apr 7, 2019

Apr 6, 2019

Obituary for Harriet Agnes Simon (Varney)

Harriet Simon, 85, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Harriet was born April 15, 1933 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick to Lawrence Brooks Varney and Virginia Power Varney and graduated from Shead Memorial High School in Eastport, ME in 1952. After working in Eastport businesses J.J. Newberry,...

Apr 5, 2019

Obituary for Ivana C. "Sam" Newman

Grand Lake Stream – Ivana C. “Sam” Newman, 81, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 5, 2019 at her home in Grand Lake Stream. Sam was born in Norristown, PA on May 27, 1937, daughter of Ivan and India Price. After retirement, Sam and her husband Alfred “Skip” Newman, fulfilled their longtime dream and...

Mar 25, 2019

Obituary for Frank Milicia

Grand Lake Stream & Middlesex County, New Jersey – Frank Milicia, 61, passed away peacefully after a long journey battling cancer. Frank was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on July 2, 1957 to Joseph and Delores (Frasier) Milicia. Frank was very involved with his community in New Jersey as a young man. He came...

Mar 23, 2019

Obituary for Helen S. Ward (Southard)

Princeton – Helen S. Ward, 92, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Helen was born in Baileyville on October 24, 1926, daughter of Edward and Lida (Smith) Southard. After graduating from St. Croix High School in Baileyville, Class of 1944, Helen moved to Washington DC where she worked...

Mar 21, 2019

Obituary for Nanette Lowe

Eastport – Nanette Lowe, 84, passed away at her home on March 21, 2019. Nanette was born in Eastport to Thomas and Irene (Pettigrove) Gallant on August 5, 1934. Eastport was her childhood home where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1953 from Shead Memorial High. Soon after graduation she moved to...

Mar 21, 2019

Obituary for Vivian M. Tinker (Guthrie)

Lubec & Peterborough, NH – Vivian M. Tinker, 92, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough, NH. Vivian was born in Lubec on August 28, 1926, daughter of Henry and Florence (Moores) Guthrie. Vivian attended schools in Lubec and married Sanford Tinker. While living in Lubec, she was...

Mar 19, 2019

Obituary for Isabella Marie Arbo

Baileyville – Isabella Marie Arbo, 2 months and 16 days, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2019. Isabella was born in Machias on January 3, 2019, daughter of Casey Arbo and Heather Arthurs. From the first moment, Isabella could light up a room with her infectious smile. She enjoyed her bathes, being called “cute”,...

Mar 12, 2019

Obituary for Rita Agnes Morrell

Bowdoinham- Rita A. Morrell, 66, passed away following a long courageous battle with multiple health complications on Tuesday March 12, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Rita was born in Passaic, New Jersey on February 22, 1953, daughter of Edward F. and Lillian V. (Tunkel) Oese. Rita graduated from...

Mar 12, 2019

Obituary for Joseph Robert Socobasin Sr.

Joseph Robert Socobasin Sr. “Bobby Bix” “Grump” “Joe” MOTAHKMIKUK (Indian Township) - Bob began his journey to the spirit world in the early hours of March 12, 2019, at the age of 83. Bob was surrounded in the love and prayers of his family during his final days. Bob, of the Passamaquoddy Tribe,...

Mar 8, 2019

Obituary for Frederick Michael McLean Sr.

Calais – Frederick Michael McLean Sr., 75, passed away at home on Friday, March 8, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. Fred was born in New Bedford, MA on April 5, 1943, son of Michael Ralph and Ada (Westgate) McLean. After graduating from Calais Memorial High School, Fred enlisted in the...