Obituaries

Apr 16, 2016

Obituary for John Francis LaFlamme

East Machias – John Francis LaFlamme, 83, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at Down East Community Hospital in Machias. John was born in Boston, MA on July 18, 1932, and graduated high school in Laconia, NH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country as an...

Apr 14, 2016

Obituary for Bruce Eliot Murray

EDMUNDS - Bruce Murray, 56, was unexpectedly called home on April 14th, 2016 as he joins his father, Winfield Murray, Sr.; his brother, Winfield Murray, Jr.; and nephews; Dwayne and Scott Brann who all are predeceased by him. He leaves this world and is survived by his mother, Frances Murray; his siblings: a brother,...

Apr 13, 2016

Life Story for Lloyd Mervin Perkins

Apr 10, 2016

Obituary for John Edward Harvey

Baileyville – John Edward Harvey Sr., 66, passed away on April 10, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. John worked for the Pulp & Paper Mill in Baileyville for 44 years. John served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1969...

Apr 9, 2016

Obituary for Linda I McLain

Orono and Calais – Linda Isabel McLain, daughter of the late Joseph Theophilus (Theo) McLain and Marjorie Pender McLain, passed away on April 9, 2016 at a Bangor hospital. She was born on October 13, 1942 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. After attending Immaculate Conception Elementary School, she graduated first in the class of...

Apr 9, 2016

Obituary for Elaine Evelyn Diabo

Malden, MA and Calais – Elaine Evelyn Diabo, 85, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Elaine was born in St. Stephen, NB, on May 17, 1930, daughter of Carroll and Gladys (Bohanon) Lee. She attended Calais Memorial High School and worked in various jobs until relocating to Massachusetts...

Apr 6, 2016

Obituary for Damon Walter Curtis Sr.

Grand Lake Stream – Damon Walter Curtis Sr., 68, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at a Bangor hospital with his wife and two sons by his side. Damon was born in Belfast on July 16, 1947, son of Thorton and Evelyn (Shannon) Curtis. After graduating from high school in Searsport, he started...

Apr 1, 2016

Obituary for Dale Robert Olsson

Baring – Dale Robert Olsson, 52, died unexpectedly Friday, April 1, 2016 with his family by his side at a Bangor hospital. Dale was born in Calais on April 25, 1963, son to Robert and Evelyn (Wallace) Olsson. He graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1981, and attended University of Maine in Machias....

Mar 31, 2016

Life Story for Antoinette C. Milano (Barone)

Mar 31, 2016

Obituary for Lawrence Keene Carney

St. Stephen & Eastport – Lawrence Keene Carney, 73, passed away March 31, 2016 at Calais Regional Hospital. Larry was born in Eastport on June 5, 1942 to Frank and Edna (Heckman) Carney where grew up and enjoyed spending his summers later in life. He attended Shead Memorial High School and then went on...

Mar 31, 2016

Obituary for Norman Leroy Young

East Machias– Norman Leroy Young, 85, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Maine Veteran’s Home of Bangor. Norman was born in Calais on September 18, 1930, and was raised in Eastport by his great grandmother Ella Young and after she passed; by his great-aunt and great-uncle Ethel and Norris Whelpley. He graduated...

Mar 26, 2016

Obituary for Bruce Edward Meader

Indian Township – Bruce Edward Meader, 47, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2016 at his home. Bruce was born to Bernard and Nina (Rogers) Meader on June 28, 1968 in Salem, Massachusetts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working outdoors but was most passionate about music, he loved singing and always...

Mar 24, 2016

Obituary for Margaret Jean Smith (Cummings)

Baileyville, ME & Greenville, SC – Margaret J. (Cummings) Smith, 78, answered the call to glory by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 24, 2016, to join her one true love of 62 years, Rev. Bobby L. Smith Sr., son Timothy, mother Leona Kiem, father Joseph Cummings, one sister and...

Mar 24, 2016

Life Story for Kevin Gene Larimore

Mar 21, 2016

Obituary for Jay Patrick MacArthur

Princeton - Jay P. MacArthur, 53, passed away on March 21, 2016 after a courageous battle against cancer. His family was by his side to comfort him as he was called home to the Lord. Jay was born in Calais, ME to Ronald and Patricia MacArthur. Jay acquired his lifelong values and outstanding work...

Mar 21, 2016

Obituary for Marilyn Elizabeth Morang (Kinney)

Charlotte – Marilyn Elizabeth Morang, 69, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Calais Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Marilyn was born in Eastport on December 14, 1946, daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Kilby) Kinney. She attended school in Dennysville and Eastport and went to work in the...

Mar 19, 2016

Life Story for Sharley Hazen Fitzsimmons Sr.

Mar 17, 2016

Obituary for Richard Burton Farrar

Calais – Richard Burton Farrar, 80, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2016 at Calais Regional Hospital with his sons by his side. “Dick”, as everyone knew him, was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick on March 19, 1935, son of Ralph Farrar and Ruth (Waycott) Farrar. He resided and attended school in Calais....

Mar 14, 2016

Obituary for Thelma Estelle Thornton (Ross)

Thelma Estelle Thornton passed away at the home of her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Jose Lara, at 18 Calais Avenue, Calais, ME on March 14, 2016. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Thelma was a member of the Eastern Star for many years, the St. Croix Square Dance Club...

Mar 14, 2016

Obituary for Maida Grace Carter (Crossman)

Calais & Parrish, FL – Maida Grace Carter, 87, passed away on March 14, 2016 in Bradenton, FL. Maida was born in Princeton on September 8, 1928, daughter of the late Cedric and Charlotte (Greenlaw) Crossman. On Jun 1, 1952, she married Lawrence Carter Jr. in South Portland. She was a member of...