Obituaries

Aug 1, 2013

Life Story for Azelia Ellen **Kake

Jul 31, 2013

Obituary for Roscoe Kenneth Seeley

BAILEYVILLE – Roscoe Kenneth Seeley, 53, passed away at home on July 31, 2013. Roscoe was born in Calais on June 17, 1960, son of Kenneth and Elinor (Stevens) Seeley. He grew up in Baileyville where he graduated from Woodland High, class of 1978 and then went on to attend the University of Maine...

Jul 31, 2013

Obituary for Sharon Rose Hurley

Baileyville – Sharon (Harriman) Hurley left this world on angels' wings on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was born October 25, 1943, in St. Stephen, NB, Canada, to Florence and George Harriman. Sharon had a very generous and caring heart and was always quick to help anyone in need. She was a visible part...

Jul 30, 2013

Obituary for Gary Lee Diffin

Augusta - Gary Lee Diffin, 69, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on July 30, 2013. He was born in Calais, Maine on January 5, 1944, son of Darrell F. Diffin and Florence (Carlow) Diffin of Robbinston, Maine. Gary graduated from Calais Memorial High School in 1962, and attended the University of Maine-Orono...

Jul 29, 2013

Obituary for Doreen Joanne Taylor

Doreen Joanne Taylor, 64, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 29, 2013 at a Machias Hospital. She was born in Eastport on April 25, 1949, daughter of Morris and Elizabeth (Coleman) Taylor. Doreen grew up in Calais, attending both the Catholic grade school and then Calais High. She worked...

Jul 27, 2013

Obituary for Jeffrey Charles Wright

Calais, ME & Islamorada, FL – Jeffrey Charles Wright, 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 27, 2013. Jeff was born in Passaic, New Jersey on October 16, 1953, the only child of the late Charles and Jeannette (Smeaton) Wright. Jeff graduated from Nutley High School in Nutley, NJ and attended Ramapo College of New...

Jul 23, 2013

Life Story for William Harold **Braginton

Jul 20, 2013

Obituary for Gerald Francis Casey

Abington, MA & Baileyville – Gerald Francis Casey, 80, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. Gerald was born in St. Stephen, NB on December 24, 1932, son of the late Charles and Florence (Kelly) Casey. He graduated from St. Croix High School in Baileyville, Class of 1950....

Jul 16, 2013

Obituary for Lawrence Beverly Gillis

Bangor & Baileyville - Lawrence “Gus” Beverly Gillis, age 87, passed away at the Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor on Tuesday,16 July 2013. Born 15 May 1926 in Oakland, Maine, to Grace Eloise (Sidelinger) (Gillis) Chapman (deceased) and Jack Gillis (deceased), he attended Calais Academy, and graduated in June 1943. Lawrence “Gus” served in...

Jul 14, 2013

Life Story for Pauline A **Kelly

Jul 14, 2013

Obituary for Marice Marie Chaffee

Calais – Marice Marie Chaffee, 83, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Machias with her loving husband by her side. Marice was born in Crawford on December 16, 1929, daughter of the late Rupert and Gertrude Day. She attended school in Crawford and Calais and on March 14, 1947, she married Philip “Bud”...

Jul 14, 2013

Obituary for Eleanor Robinson Nixon

Calais - Eleanor Robinson Nixon passed away quietly on Sunday, July 14, 2013 surrounded by her family at her home at 22 High Street in Calais, Maine. She was 90 years young. She left this world just as graciously as she had lived in it. She was born on 21 December 1922. Her adoring...

Jul 12, 2013

Obituary for Dale Edward Carter

Alexander – Dale Edward Carter, 51, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 12, 2013 at a Bangor hospital with his family by his side. Dale was born in Calais on March 6, 1962, son of Gerald and Nancy (Short) Carter. He graduated from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1980, and enlisted in the U.S....

Jul 10, 2013

Obituary for Philip James Robb

Baileyville – Philip James Robb Jr., 64, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Philip was born in Calais on February 18, 1949, son of the late Frances and Philip Robb Sr. He graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1967, and started his career with Georgia Pacific in July of 1967. Philip retired...

Jul 7, 2013

Obituary for Shirley Marie McArthur

Baileyville – Shirley Marie McArthur, 61, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Calais Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Calais on December 18, 1951, daughter of Robert and Gloria (Gaddis) Smith. She graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1970, and went to cosmetology school in Lewiston....

Jul 4, 2013

Obituary for Ray Matthew Sockabasin

Indian Township – Ray Matthew Sockabasin, 18, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 04, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. Ray was born in Bangor on June 26, 1995. He was a student at Cobscook Community Learning Center and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his 4-wheeler and dirt bike, snowmobiling, mudding, collecting unique rocks,...

Jul 3, 2013

Obituary for Daniel Ryan Pinney

Calais – Daniel Ryan Pinney, 26, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Daniel was born in Calais on May 20, 1987. After graduating from Woodland High School, Class of 2005, he worked as a security officer at Calais Regional Hospital for 5 years, and was a Firefighter/EMT for Calais & Baileyville. Daniel was...

Jul 2, 2013

Obituary for Charles Paul Bush Jr.

Eastport – C. Paul Bush Jr., 89, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 02, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. Paul was born in Lake City, FL, son of the late Charles and Anna Lee (Calhoun) Bush. At the age of 8 he started to work on...

Jun 30, 2013

Obituary for Andrea Lou Rodgers

Talmadge – Andrea Lou Rodgers, 60, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Andrea was born in St. Stephen, N.B., daughter to Merle and Anita (Lowe) Lydic. She graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1971, and from cosmetology school in Bangor. Andrea worked many years as a beautician...

Jun 30, 2013

Obituary for Robert Harte Mahlman

Lubec – Robert H. Mahlman, 73, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Maine Veteran’s Home in Bangor. Robert was born in Lubec on July 11, 1939 to Robert and Thelma (Leighton) Mahlman. He was educated in Lubec schools and graduated from Maine Central Institute in 1957. He was a member of Phi Eta...