Obituaries

Mar 8, 2017

Obituary for Ethel F. Fitzpatrick

CALAIS – Ethel Florence Fitzpatrick, 101 passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Marshall Healthcare in Machias. Ethel was born in Baring on February 19, 1916, one of 13 children to Herbert Belle and Mildred (Jordan) Moreshead. She graduated from Calais Academy, Class of 1932, and was a member of the National Honor Society....

Mar 7, 2017

Obituary for Norma Arlene Waycott (McGlauflin)

Princeton – Norma Arlene Waycott, 84, wife of the late Melvin “Cudge” Waycott Sr., passed away at her home on March 7, 2017. Arlene was born December 27, 1932 in Calais, daughter of William “Bill” and Evelyn (Roy) McGlauflin. She graduated from Pembroke High School, Class of 1949 before joining the United States...

Mar 2, 2017

Obituary for Blanche Elizabeth Haskins

Baileyville – Blanche Elizabeth (Wahl) Haskins, 82, died at her home on March 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1935 in Calais. She was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Rhoda (Mehan) Wahl; two husband Raymond Harriman and Robert Haskins; an infant son, Harold Harriman; two brothers,...

Feb 27, 2017

Life Story for Esther Haley Darling

Feb 26, 2017

Life Story for April T. Bassett

Feb 25, 2017

Life Story for Judith Ann Putnam (Wardwell)

Feb 22, 2017

Obituary for Joanne Katherine Day

Princeton – Joanne Katherine Day, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Westgate Manor in Bangor. Joanne was born in Monticello on September 23, 1932, daughter of Fred and Flora (Beaton) Leavitt. On June 25, 1949, she married her love, John Day. Joanne was a cook at Princeton Elementary School Cafeteria for many...

Feb 16, 2017

Obituary for Edmund Clarence Del Monaco Sr.

Calais – Edmund Clarence Del Monaco Sr., 92, the last surviving member of a generation of “road builders” who built roads all over the state of Maine since the 1930’s, died February 16, 2017. Edmund was born in Providence, Rhode Island September 2, 1924, the son of Pietro and Maria Maddelena (DiCenzo)...

Feb 15, 2017

Obituary for Robert E. Simon

Rev. Robert Evans Simon was born on November 21, 1923 to Edward Martin Simon and Madalene Evans Simon in West Chester, PA. He graduated from West Chester High School and from Drexel University and was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He then went on to serve with the 11th Armored Division...

Feb 14, 2017

Obituary for Gerald Emmons Cookson

Calais – Gerald Emmons Cookson, 73, passed away at his home on February 14, 2017. Gerald was born on June 23, 1943 to Henry and Dorothy (McPhail) Cookson in Calais. Upon his completion of high school, he immediately enlisted with the US Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War and then later served with...

Feb 11, 2017

Obituary for Jeanette Ann Ramsey (Bishop)

Eastport – Jeanette Ann (Bishop) Chabot Ramsey, 75, a US Navy veteran, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta. Jeanette was born in New York City, NY, on March 28, 1941 to the late Loren Otis and Dorothy Emma Bishop, both of Vermont. Her father was a...

Feb 3, 2017

Obituary for Marie Margaret Annis

Charlotte – Marie Margaret Annis, 97, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Marshall Healthcare in Machias. Marie was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 24, 1919, daughter of the late Roy and Margaret (Allen) Caler. She attended school in North Anson and upon her mother’s unexpected passing, the family moved to Charlotte....

Feb 2, 2017

Life Story for John Carleton Burse

Jan 31, 2017

Obituary for Daniel Lucien Lacasse

Calais – Daniel Lucien Lacasse, 60, passed away after a brief illness at Calais Regional Hospital on January 31, 2017. Dan was born on August 28, 1956 in Lewiston, the oldest of 8 boys born to Lorraine and Arthur Lacasse. He grew up in a closely-knit French-Canadian neighborhood in Auburn in a 3-story apartment...

Jan 30, 2017

Obituary for Rae Spear DiMauro

Portland – Rae Spear DiMauro, 89, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2017 at Springbrook Center in Westbrook. Rae was born on June 19, 1927 to Raye and Hazel (Shaw) Spear in Eastport. She attended Elementary School in Eastport before her family moved to Portland where she graduated from Portland High School, class on...

Jan 27, 2017

Obituary for Daniel Herbert Earley

Eastport – Daniel Herbert Earley, 87, was surrounded by his family when he passed away on January 27, 2017 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Daniel was born September 20, 1929 in Haledon, NJ to Edwin and Emma (Shauger) Earley. At the age of two his family moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey where he spent...

Jan 25, 2017

Obituary for Kasey Shannon Vicaire

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; Howland & Eastport – Kasey Shannon Vicaire, International Teacher, died unexpectedly at the age of 37, on January 25, 2017, at the Emirates National School in Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. She was born in Waterville on December 14, 1979. Kasey enjoyed her childhood years in Eastport,...

Jan 25, 2017

Obituary for Helon Emile Turmel

Meddybemps, ME and Daytona Beach Shores, FL - Helon Emile Turmel, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Providence, RI. He was the son of Prosper and Rosee Turmel of Jackman, ME. He was married in 1945 to Florence Turmel, his wife of 71 years. Helon was a WWII Veteran and D-Day...

Jan 24, 2017

Obituary for Calvin Austin Nicholas Jr.

Perry – Calvin Austin Nicholas Jr. “Cat”, 81, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2017 at a Bangor Hospital surrounded by his family. Calvin was born on March 30, 1935 in Pleasant Point to Calvin A. Nicholas Sr. and Frances C. (Joseph) Nicholas. He spent his childhood in Pleasant Point, Indian Township and...

Jan 20, 2017

Obituary for David Moses Bridges

Pleasant Point – David Moses Bridges, 54, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Portland on May 17, 1962, son of Earl Bridges and Hilda (Soctomah) Lewis. David spent his childhood in South Portland, Maine. As a young...