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Rhonda L. Singer

Rhonda L. Singer

Nov 20, 2023

Rhonda Lynn Singer (Wallace), 71, died Monday November 20, 2023 in the warm embrace of her daughters while in the care of the amazing providers at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.Rhonda was born on January 27, 1952, in Calais, Maine to Jacqueline B. Wallace (Campbell) and James L. Wallace.She grew up in Baileyville and graduated from Woodland High School in 1970....

Lorraine B. Jamieson

Lorraine B. Jamieson

Nov 13, 2023

Lorraine Bertie (Sevy) Jamieson passed away surrounded by her loving family at Calais Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness on November 13, 2023. She was born February 7th, 1934, the daughter of Ervin and Marie (Harris) Sevy of Corliss, WV. She was married to her husband Harry, for 66 years. She met Harry through a blind date arranged by her...

Patrick "Bugsy" Newell

Patrick "Bugsy" Newell

Nov 10, 2023

Patrick Louis “Bugsy” Newell, 55, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at his father’s home in Princeton surrounded by family.  Bugsy was born in Calais on April 25, 1968, son of Robert Newell Sr. and Margaret (Mitchell) Newell.

After attending Calais High School, Bugsy graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and became a police officer for the Pleasant Point...

Elsie "Nannie" Monk

Elsie "Nannie" Monk

Nov 10, 2023

Elsie Evelyn “Nannie” Monk, 99, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Nannie was born in Princeton on August 22, 1924, daughter of Alonzo and Theresa (Wilson) Monk.

Elsie graduated from Princeton High School, Class of 1942.  She moved to Connecticut where she worked in the defense factory as a ball bearing inspector.  In 1944, she returned...

Micheal M. Phelps

Micheal M. Phelps

Nov 9, 2023

Micheal Michele Phelps, 49, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Micheal was born in Calais on November 14, 1973, daughter of Alvah Phelps and Sandra Melanson.

Micheal attended Woodland schools.  She moved to North Carolina, working various jobs, until returning home to Maine where she worked as a cook for Yancy’s...

Joyce A. Hooper

Joyce A. Hooper

Nov 9, 2023

Joyce A. Hooper, 87, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home with family by her side.  Joyce was born December 4, 1935, in Calais to parents Ralph and Blanche (Noble) Anderson.

She was educated in the Eastport schools.  She worked at various jobs throughout her life but being a mother to her children was...

Loretta A. Verge

Loretta A. Verge

Nov 8, 2023

Loretta Ann Verge, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at

Calais Community Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Loretta was

born in Seymour, CT, daughter of Elwood and Florence (Mitchell) McLaughlin.

 

After graduating from Shead Memorial High School, Loretta married James Verge Jr. She started

her career as a secretary with Holmes Packing...

Jeannette Trott

Jeannette Trott

Nov 6, 2023

Jeannette Trott, 90, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor.  She was born on July 30, 1933, in Robbinston, Maine, to parents Harry and Gatha (Hanley) Small. Throughout her life, Jeannette worked at various factories in Eastport.  She loved to make Christmas wreathes as well as fishing and hunting.  She enjoyed the game of...

Keith E. Smith

Keith E. Smith

Nov 4, 2023

Keith Edgar Smith, 90, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at Maine Veteran’s Home in Machias. Keith was born in Machias on April 11, 1933, the son of Bertram Smith and Winifred Bryant.

Keith graduated from Machias Memorial High School in 1951. He worked in a lumber mill until he got drafted into the Army and served in the Korean...

Carol A. Murtaugh

Carol A. Murtaugh

Nov 3, 2023

Carol Ann Murtaugh “the Lone Wolf” (Riche), 88, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Waldo County General Hospital.  Carol was born in Montclair, N.J., on November 17, 1934, daughter of Philip and Claire (Munzell) Riche.

Carol earned her master’s degree in public and mental health nursing from New York University.  She earned her Ph. D (A.B.D.) in nursing research...

Matthew P. King

Matthew P. King

Nov 3, 2023

Matthew Paul King, 42, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth.  Matthew was born in Calais on January 3, 1981, son of Paul and Diane (Monaghan) King.

After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1999, Matthew attended Lineman school in New Hampshire.  He started his career with White...

T. Eunice Dineen

T. Eunice Dineen

Oct 29, 2023

T. Eunice Dineen, 85, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.  Eunice was born in Lower Southampton, New Brunswick, on February 24, 1938, daughter of Ervin and Alice (Sinnott) Caverhill.

Eunice loved nature and enjoyed bird watching, animals, wildflowers and weeds, clover, and dandelions.  She enjoyed playing word games and Facebook on her computer. ...

Josephine "JoAnn" Camick

Josephine "JoAnn" Camick

Oct 29, 2023

Josephine “JoAnn” Camick, 85, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home in Eddington.  Josephine was born in Eastport on March 11, 1938, daughter of Eugene and Phoebe (Hunt) Carter.

Josephine attended Shead Memorial High School in Eastport and on June 18, 1955, married Kenneth Camick.  She worked for the...

Rev. Aussie O. Munn

Rev. Aussie O. Munn

Oct 28, 2023

Rev. Aussie Oland Munn, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.  Aussie was born in Hazelton, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 29, 1936, son of John and Emily (Price) Munn.

Aussie attended school in Black’s Harbor and enlisted in the Canadian Army.  Following his service he graduated...

Jane L. Gillespie

Jane L. Gillespie

Oct 28, 2023

Jane Louise Gillespie, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Marshall Healthcare in Machias.  Jane was born to Coburn and Yola (Lane) Crosby on August 1, 1928, in Cooper where she grew up and attended local schools. 

She graduated from Calais Academy, Class of 1945 and then went on to cosmetology school. Jane ran a salon for some...

Philip A. Phee

Philip A. Phee

Oct 25, 2023

Philip Arnold Phee, 75, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home in St. Stephen.  Phil was born in Calais on April 8, 1948, son of Arnold and Phyllis (Smith) Phee.

Phil grew up in Calais and after graduating high school, enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Europe.  Following his service Phil returned home and settled in St....

Rhonda J. Paul

Rhonda J. Paul

Oct 25, 2023

Rhonda Jean Paul, 59, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Rhonda was born in Somerville, MA, on February 8, 1964, daughter of Robert and Joan (Bassett) Paul. 

After high school, Rhonda attended the University of Massachusetts.  She moved to Long Island for awhile until returning back to Pleasant Point.  Rhonda worked for Gates Fiber Extrusion, Connors Aquaculture, and most recently...

Frances M. Rodgers

Frances M. Rodgers

Oct 21, 2023

Frances Marie Rodgers, 76, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, surrounded by family at Calais Community Hospital.  Frances was born in Upper Mills, NB, on March 29, 1947, daughter of Donald and Mabel (McCray) Kelley.

Frances graduated from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1965.  She worked at Ware Knitters, Calais IGA, Ames Department Store for over 20 years, and...

Timothy J. Newell Jr.

Timothy J. Newell Jr.

Oct 19, 2023

Timothy John Newell Jr, “TJ”, 51, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his home in Perry.  TJ was born in Eastport on December 28, 1971, son of Timothy J. Newell Sr. and Mary Ursula (Stanley) Newell.

TJ graduated from Camden Community School and worked as a carpenter for many years.  He later attended Northeast Technical Institute, earning his CDL. ...

Sandra J. Bailey

Sandra J. Bailey

Oct 17, 2023

Sandra Joyce (Williams) Bailey, 84, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Sandra was born in St. Stephen, NB, on May 16, 1939, daughter of Harold and Erma Williams.

Sandra graduated from Princeton High School, Class of 1958, and married Harry Bailey on December 22, 1962.  They soon relocated to Connecticut where Sandra...

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