Obituaries

Jan 14, 2014

Obituary for Geraldine Viola Kinney

Eastport – Geraldine Viola Kinney, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Geraldine was born in Eastport on October 31, 1920, daughter of the late Walter and Ida (Dodge) Kierstead. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Pythian Sisters. In addition to...

Jan 13, 2014

Obituary for Nellie Marie Russell (Kallenberg)

Calais – Nellie Marie Russell, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, January 13, 2014 in Calais with her loving family by her side. Nellie was born in Calais on May 26, 1920, daughter of the late Carl and Elsie (Crabbe) Kallenberg. She graduated from Calais Academy and attended Miss Crabbe’s Business School in St....

Jan 12, 2014

Obituary for Ethel M. Granville

PEMBROKE---Ethel (Lund) Granville, 78, died January 12, 2014 after a long illness, surrounded by family. Ethel was born on January 16, 1935, the eldest daughter of Donald and Helen (Spearin) Lund of Pembroke. She was a graduate of Pembroke High School, Class of 1953 and afterwards was a waitress for a short time. Donald...

Jan 8, 2014

Obituary for Jack A. Henry

CALAIS – John Albert Henry, 86, passed away peacefully January 8, 2014 with his wife at his side. Jack was born to John and Louise (Duffin) Henry on February 10, 1927 in Mechanicville, New York. Jack grew up in New Brunswick, Canada where he graduated from McAdam High School. He then went on to...

Jan 7, 2014

Obituary for Mildred E. Burgess

CALAIS – Mildred Elizabeth Burgess, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2014. Millie was born in Milltown, Maine on June 29, 1928 to Whitfield and Catherine (Laking) Hayward. In addition to her parents Millie was predeceased by three sisters, Stella Harper, Nora Wakefield and Geraldine Allen; a brother, Whitfield Hayward...

Jan 5, 2014

Obituary for Shayne Michael Pope

Calais & Charlotte – Shayne Michael Pope, 21, passed away unexpectedly at EMMC on January 5, 2014. Shayne was born April 10, 1992 in Machias to Donna (Soucie) Carter and William L. Pope Sr. He spent his childhood in Calais and Charlotte attending schools in both towns. Shayne’s love of life was evident; he...

Dec 31, 2013

Obituary for Elsie Ferne Cook (Mahar)

PEMBROKE – Elsie Ferne Cook, 86, died December 31, 2013 in Lubec with her husband by her side. Elsie was born on July 11, 1927 to Eugene and Olive (Carter) Mahar in Pembroke where she married Colby Cook in December of 1946. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brother...

Dec 20, 2013

Obituary for Mary Loretta Jillson (Sopiel)

Indian Township – Mary Loretta Jillson, 84, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at her home in Indian Township. Mary was born in Pleasant Point on November 29, 1929, daughter of the late David and Loretta (Francis) Sopiel. She attended school in Pleasant Point and then moved to Connecticut where she worked as...

Dec 16, 2013

Obituary for Ernest "Bill" White

Baileyville – Ernest A. “Bill” White, 73, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at Calais Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Bill was born in Baileyville on September 3, 1940, son of the late Ernest and Helen (Hall) White. He attended Woodland High School and went directly to work for St. Croix...

Dec 14, 2013

Obituary for Curtis Kenneth Probert

Perry – Curtis Kenneth Probert, 93, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 14, 2013. Ken was born in Norwood, MA on May 16, 1920. In 1936, at the age of 16, he was able to receive his chauffer’s license. He graduated from Boston Trade School and entered the U.S. Navy serving during WWII with Patrol...

Dec 13, 2013

Life Story for Clara Christy **Bednarchak

Dec 12, 2013

Obituary for George Hazen Stevens

Whiting – George Hazen Stevens, 79, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home in Whiting. George was born in Machias on January 17, 1934, son of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Crosby) Stevens. After graduating from Dennysville High School, Class of 1952, he entered the U.S. Navy, serving his country during the...

Dec 11, 2013

Obituary for Jesse Rae Walton (Boston)

Indian Township – Jesse Rae (Boston) Walton, 30, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 as a result of an accident. Jesse was born in Bangor on March 20, 1983, daughter of Donald and Victoria (Sockabasin) Boston Jr. She graduated from St. Stephen High School, Class of 2001, and attended University of Maine at...

Dec 7, 2013

Life Story for Clifford George Robbinson

Dec 6, 2013

Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Porter (McLean)

Calais – Mary Elizabeth Porter, 85, passed away Friday, December 06, 2013 in Machias with her daughter by her side. Mary was born in Calais on May 24, 1928, daughter of the late Wallace and Zeltha (Smith) McLean. She attended Calais Academy and worked various jobs until marrying Frank Howard Porter on August...

Dec 4, 2013

Life Story for Carmine Maria **Huber

Dec 2, 2013

Obituary for Clifford George "Kip" Robinson

East Machias – Clifford “Kip” George Robinson, 80, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at a Bangor hospital. Clifford was born in Calais on January 20, 1933 and attended Calais Academy. Kip enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon returning home, he worked for Dead River Co. until beginning...

Nov 27, 2013

Life Story for Carl Robert **Williams

Nov 27, 2013

Obituary for Christine Martha Ramsdell

Lubec – Christine Martha (Lincoln) Ramsdell, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Christine was born in Calais on May 19, 1920, daughter of the late Gorham and Mable (Sawyer) Lincoln. After graduating from Calais Academy, Class of 1938, she worked as a secretary/accountant for Wallace Industries in Cutler until beginning her career with...

Nov 25, 2013

Obituary for Edna Mae Donovan

Meddybemps – Edna Donovan, 91, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at home with her daughter by her side. Edna was born in Calais on April 14, 1922, daughter of the late Harold and Olive (Wade) Stanhope. She graduated from Calais Academy, Class of 1939, and worked at the local pharmacy and Ware Knitters...