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Philomene A. Look

Philomene A. Look

Jan 1, 2024

Philomene Ann Look, 43, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Philomene was born on March 19, 1980, daughter of John Dana and Barbara Newell.

Philomene graduated from Lee Academy, Class of 1998, and attended Washington County Community College where she studied business.  She worked seasonal jobs, including fishing, lobstering, clamming, and...

Christopher R. Lewey

Christopher R. Lewey

Dec 29, 2023

Christopher Ryan Lewey, 38, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023.  Chris was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 23, 1985, son of Wallace and Nora (Socobie) Lewey. 

After attending school at Calais High School and Lee Academy, Chris ventured into the world working odd jobs until finding his talent as a carpenter.  He was an avid outdoorsman where he gained...

Llewellyn P. Dwelley Sr.

Llewellyn P. Dwelley Sr.

Dec 27, 2023

Llewellyn Percy Dwelley Sr., 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Lew was born in Calais on October 22, 1943, son of Everett and Viola (White) Dwelley.

Lew graduated from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1962.  He enlisted in the Army National Guard from which he retired.  Lew worked...

Judd E. Doten

Judd E. Doten

Dec 26, 2023

Judd Elijah Doten also known as “Judd the Stud” 48, passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 26, 2023. Judd was born in Machias on February 6th, 1975, the son of Warren and Joyce Doten.

After graduating from Lee Academy, Judd right away worked odd jobs for many years. He cherished living life everyday and loved spending it with...

Betty L. Moreside

Betty L. Moreside

Dec 25, 2023

Betty L. (Tracy) Sabattus-Moreside, 96, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Calais, Maine on November 16, 1927, to James and Susan Tracy.

Betty was the youngest of eight children, and with almost 5 years in between each child she had the unique situation of having nieces and...

Ashley Kilby McPhail

Ashley Kilby McPhail

Dec 25, 2023

Ashley Kilby McPhail, 37, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.  Ashley was born in Portland on June 29, 1986.

After graduating from Shead High School, Class of 2004, Ashley attended Eastern Maine Community College.  She later graduated from cosmetology school and specialized as an esthetician.  Ashley worked for...

Aubrey S. Sockabasin

Aubrey S. Sockabasin

Dec 20, 2023

Aubrey Stephen Sockabasin, 65, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Aubrey was born at Peter Dana Point on September 21, 1958, son of Edward and Eunice (Dana) Sockabasin.

After attending school in Indian Township, Aubrey started his career with the Indian Township Tribal Government.  He worked initially as a dispatcher for the police department,...

Howard D. Allen Jr.

Howard D. Allen Jr.

Dec 19, 2023

Howard Douglas Allen Jr., 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Howard was born in St. Stephen, NB, on July 15, 1955, son of Howard and Mary (Mahar) Allen.

Howard (Howie) will always be remembered for his tenacity for life, his love of his family and friends, jovial nature and sense of humor. Howie was...

Jean Driscoll

Jean Driscoll

Dec 17, 2023

Jean passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Machias.  Born and raised in Bloomfield, NJ, she later called Oyster Bay, Long Island, home before settling in Columbia Falls, Maine, a place she cherished with her husband of almost 40 years, John Ryder Driscoll, who predeceased her in 2012, and with the joyful companionship of...

Willard "Sonny" Hornbrook

Willard "Sonny" Hornbrook

Dec 16, 2023

Willard F. “Sonny” Hornbrook, 82, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Sonny was born in Calais on June 14, 1941, son of Skiff and Annie (Donahue) Hornbrook.

Sonny graduated from Calais Memorial High School.  During high school, he became a firefighter with Calais Fire Department.  Sonny devoted much of his life to...

Warren G. Doten Jr.

Warren G. Doten Jr.

Dec 15, 2023

Warren G. Doten, also known as Sonny, 82, will be fondly remembered for his dedication to his family, his devotion to God, and love for sightseeing with his wife of 56 years, Joyce.  Sonny passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 15, 2023. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Sonny’s legacy will forever live on in the hearts...

Robert L. Bailey

Robert L. Bailey

Dec 9, 2023

Robert L. Bailey of Grand Lake Stream passed away the evening of December 9th, 2023 at Northern Light Hospital with his family by his side. Born to parents Earl E. and Beatrice H. (Monaghan) Bailey on January 7th, 1964.

Bobby attended school at Princeton Elementary and Woodland High School. Bobby sought employment at what was then called the Georgia Pacific...

Ronald V. Rice

Ronald V. Rice

Dec 7, 2023

Ronald Virgil Rice, 76 passed away Thursday 7th, 2023. Ron was born in Saco on March 22, 1947, the son of Virgil and Ruth Rice.

Ron dedicated his time volunteering at the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry. He also was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Also cherished every meeting he attended.

Ron loved...

Ralph S. Mahar

Ralph S. Mahar

Dec 6, 2023

Ralph Stanley Mahar, 89, longtime resident of Pembroke, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 06, 2023, at the Downeast Memorial Hospital in Machias. He was born December 1, 1934, in Pembroke, ME son of Eugene C. and Olive (Carter) Mahar. He was educated in Maine schools graduating from Pembroke High School in 1952; obtained a BS in Education...

Jeffrey D. Gidney

Jeffrey D. Gidney

Dec 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Jeff has passed away after fighting a long battle with heart and kidney disease. This has brought immense sadness to all of us who knew and loved him as a friend, neighbor, uncle, brother, father, and husband. We will miss him infinitely. Jeff was a wonderful father and grandfather...

Mark D. Olsson

Mark D. Olsson

Dec 2, 2023

Mark D. Olsson, 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.  He was born on October 4, 1965, in Calais to Robert and Evelyn (Wallace) Olsson.

Mark was a hard worker who could operate any piece of equipment but primarily worked in construction.  He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and harvesting wood.  His...

Ann M. Bowen

Ann M. Bowen

Nov 24, 2023

Ann Marie Bowen, 53, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, November 24, 2023.  Ann was born in Dixfield on December 14, 1969, daughter of Terry and Caroline (Wright) Frost.

Ann graduated from Dirigo High School in Dixfield and on September 5, 1986, she married Dale Bowen.  She raised their three children and worked at Food City in...

Gale A. Waycott II

Gale A. Waycott II

Nov 23, 2023

Gale Allen Waycott II, 43, passed away Thursday 23rd, 2023. Gale was born in Calais on October 22, 1980, the son of Gale and Diana Waycott.

Gale cherished his time working on his metal art collection and trout fishing. He also loved ford trucks and his canine friend Scout.

Gale is predeceased by his dad Gale Waycott. He is survived...

Kathleen E. Cochran

Kathleen E. Cochran

Nov 23, 2023

Kathleen Edith Cochran, 87, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  Kathleen was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, on December 11, 1935, daughter of Hazen and Marion (Robb) Bagley Sr.

Kay was raised in Grand Lake Stream and in 1953 graduated from Lee Academy, where she played basketball.  She attended Husson University and worked for Ware...

Edward D. Poitras

Edward D. Poitras

Nov 22, 2023

Edward D “Ed” Poitras, 89 passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at Calais Community Hospital on November 22, 2023. Edward was born on May 30th, 1934 in Portland Maine, the son of Irene Lasher.

As soon as he could he started serving his country, serving in the Marine Corps, and was stationed at Subic Bay Philippines for...

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