Obituaries

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  Elaine M. Grover

  Thu, 03/23/2023 - 1:00pm

  

  Elaine Merrill Grover, 84, passed away on March 18, 2023, at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta. Elaine was born on Dec. 18, 1938, in Bradley to Lloyd H. and Evelyn (Garland) Merrill. The family moved to Woolwich where Elaine attended the Montsweag School in Woolwich and then Morse High School. In 1955, Elaine married Ernest H. (Buster) Grover and they were married for 55 years until Buster’s death. Over the years she waitressed at the Davis Island restaurant in Edgecomb and New Meadows Inn. She also...
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  Charles W. Birlem

  Tue, 03/21/2023 - 10:00am

  

  It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the loss of Charles Wallace Birlem, who passed away quite suddenly and far too soon on March 9, 2023. Charlie was a young 78 years old, born on July 15, 1944 and we had planned on exasperatingly trying to stop him from cleaning his own gutters and mowing his own steep and giant lawn for many, many more years. Charlie was the most steadfast, devoted and kind father and husband that a family could ever ask for. He is survived by his three children,...
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  Marcia G. Zeamer

  Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:30am

  

  Marcia Gayle Zeamer passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Marcia was born on April 12, 1950 to Barbara and Jay Zeamer Jr. in Hartford, Connecticut. She was a lover of animals and spent a portion of her childhood frolicking in the pastures with her favorite pets, Paula her Angus cow, which awarded her ribbons in the 4-H club, Red, and Carry-on her horses which brought her joy participating in the hunt and pony clubs while growing up in Groton, Massachusetts...
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  Wallace A. Dodge

  Mon, 03/20/2023 - 8:30am

  

  Wallace A. “Wally” Dodge, 76, passed away March 11, 2023 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor after a long illness. He was born in East Boothbay on May 2, 1946 to William Simerson and Dorothy Dodge and lived there all his life. As a teenager, Wally worked at Giuliano’s Fish Wharf in Boothbay Harbor packing fish. Later he bought his own lobster boat and went lobstering for the next 10 years. He gave up lobstering on his own and worked as a stern man with his best friend, Ernest Morton. Then...
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  Mary A. Whitney

  Mon, 03/20/2023 - 8:00am

  

  Peacefully surrounded by her family, Mary A. Whitney passed away March 16, 2023 at her home in Boothbay at the age of 74. Mary was born June 3, 1948, in Lincoln, Maine to Lillian Backus. She moved to Boothbay in 1996 and had been employed by the Boothbay Register and St Andrews Hospital before retiring and working part-time at the Boothbay Transfer Station Store. She settled down in Boothbay with her love and life partner Jameson "Jim" Brown who previously deceased her. She loved sitting in the...
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  Marjorie A. Desmond

  Fri, 03/17/2023 - 8:30am

  

  Marjorie Ann Desmond, 86, of Strafford, New Hampshire died peacefully in her home on Aug. 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts on May 11, 1936, the eldest daughter of Ernest and Florence (Richard) Pilman. Raised in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, she had a fondness for the ocean air and was an avid collector of lighthouses. As an Air Force wife, she lived in Florida, Texas, Alaska and finally settled in Portsmouth, New Hampshire where she was in civil...
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  Rodney C. Foye

  Tue, 03/14/2023 - 12:45pm

  

  Rodney C. “ Rowdy” Foye, 63 of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 12, 2023, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Damariscotta on April 17, 1959, he was the son of Merle and Arlene (Dalton) Foye. Rodney grew up in Wiscasset, where he attended local schools and graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1977. While there, he excelled in sports, receiving varsity letters in soccer, wrestling, track and baseball. Out of high school, he briefly worked at the...
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  Philip J. Knapp

  Tue, 03/14/2023 - 7:30am

  

  Philip Knapp, 81, passed away on March 11, 2023 at Maine Medical Center after a very brief illness. Phil was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 3, 1941. He was the son of Barbara and Stuart Knapp. He graduated from Friends School in Wilmington, Delaware and then graduated from Perkiomen School in Pennsylvania. He was in the Army for two years serving in Korea as a medic. After being discharged, he was a member of a rodeo, riding Brahma bulls and then trained horses for various race tracks around...
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  Dorothy F. Lindemann

  Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:45am

  

  Dorothy F. “Dot or Dottie” Lindemann, of Ocean Point, Boothbay passed away on March 2, 2023 at her Brielle, New Jersey home at the age of 101. Dot was born on April 2, 1921 in Boonton, New Jersey to Mary and Joseph Greffe. She attended high school in Boonton. On March 23, 1946 she married Conrad H. Lindemann of Glen Ridge, New Jersey and settled in Herbertsville, New Jersey where they owned and operated a 13-acre chicken farm. During this period, Conrad was also a science and math teacher at...
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  Lloyd A. Dinsmore

  Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:15pm

  

  Lloyd A. “Chuck” Dinsmore, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2023 with his loving wife at his side. Chuck was born on Oct. 28, 1938, in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of the late Alton and Elizabeth Coffin Dinsmore. At a young age Chuck moved back to Steuben, Maine where he grew up. Chuck attended local schools and was a graduate of Sumner Memorial High School. After high school Chuck joined the United States Air Force where he served for four years. After his time in the...
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  Julia W. Moore

  Thu, 03/09/2023 - 9:45am

  

  Julia (Julie) Woodruff Moore passed away at her Boothbay Harbor home on March 7, 2023 at the age of 67. She was a potter for 32 years and in 2016 achieved her lifelong dream of having her own studio/shop in Boothbay Harbor. She was a 1973 graduate of Arlington High School in Lagrange, New York, a 1975 graduate of Keystone College in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, and a 1987 graduate of Georgetown University’s Ophthalmic Technology program and worked in that field for 18 years in the Northern...
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  Louisa B. Russell

  Tue, 03/07/2023 - 1:30pm

  

  Louisa Bernice Russell of the Gardiner Road in Wiscasset passed away quietly in her sleep on Feb. 26, 2023. She was predeceased by her daughter, Dawn Marie Mullens, and her brother, Glendon Russell. She is survived by her sisters, Donna Sullivan of Richmond, Maine, Ginger Mitchell of Appleton, Maine, Theresa Russell of Brunswick, Maine, Dee Russell of Wiscasset, and Lee Dorr of Wiscasset. She is also survived by Shannon, Donald, Matt, Kristy, Derek, Dustin and Raymond; as well as grandchildren...
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  Steven K. Lutes

  Mon, 03/06/2023 - 4:00pm

  

  Steven K. Lutes Sr., 58, of Livermore and formerly of Wiscasset passed away suddenly on March 4, 2023. He was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts on July 23, 1964, a son of Richard A. and Nancy G. (Harding) Lutes Sr. Steve attended Wiscasset schools and graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1982. He was employed in the automotive industry all his life. He was currently employed at Maine Auto Service at Cook’s Corner in Brunswick. He enjoyed motorcycles, racing and especially spending time with...
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  Donald Smith Jr.

  Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:45pm

  

  Donald Smith Jr. was a devoted family man, a natural leader, mentor to many, self taught in study and in the sports of skiing and tennis. He had a lifelong strong work ethic, was well respected, friend to all, honest and fair, and fiercely competitive in all walks of life. He left an everlasting impression and positive impact on most people he met. Don passed in his daughter’s arms the evening of Oct. 11, 2022 at Miles Hospital, Damariscotta, Maine. Through Don’s stories we learned much about...
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  Michelle A. Little

  Mon, 03/06/2023 - 8:45am

  Michelle Anne Little, 51, died on Feb. 24, 2023, in Gainesville, Florida. Michelle was born on Sept. 6, 1971, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine to Cynthia “Cyndy” Leigh Little. Michelle was of Christian faith. Michelle grew up in Acworth, Georgia, and lived in the surrounding areas most of her life. She graduated from North Cobb High school in 1989. In 2012 she moved to the Gainesville area to be closer to family and friends. Michelle loved anything Disney related. She enjoyed being outdoors and the...
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  Kathryn E. Gray

  Fri, 03/03/2023 - 11:15am

  

  Kathryn “Kathy” Edythe Gray, of Edgecomb, passed away Feb. 26, 2023 at Mid Coast Hospital. Kathryn was born Jan. 16, 1951 in Castine to Carl and Harriet (Leach) Bowden. She attended Orland and Bucksport Schools. On June 19, 1970 she married Richard Gray. Kathy and Richard settled in Edgecomb where they raised their two sons. Kathy worked various jobs in Boothbay Harbor over the years. Kathy enjoyed listening to music played by local bands, gathering with family and friends as well as game...
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  Eugenia M. Shepard

  Thu, 03/02/2023 - 2:45pm

  

  Eugenia Melzar Shepard died at home in Boothbay Harbor on March 1, 2023. Born on Jan. 28, 1928 in Arlington, Massachusetts, daughter of Harold and Edna (McKusick) Melzar, she spent her childhood in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Her family delighted in spending summers with Caswell and Chase relatives on Cross Point in Edgecomb, until the Melzars purchased a summer home on Oak Point in Boothbay Harbor. Eugenia graduated from the University of Maine (Orono) in 1949. A few weeks later she married her...
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  Frederick W. Overkamp

  Wed, 03/01/2023 - 7:30am

  

  Frederick W. Overkamp, formerly from West Boothbay Harbor, passed away Feb. 24, 2023, in St. George, Utah at the age of 83 due to complications after heart surgery. He was born on Sept. 6, 1939, the son of Joseph and Alice Struck Overkamp of Little Falls, New Jersey. Fred and his wife Cathy built their business Christmas Magic from the ground up, starting from their first venture Sleigh Bells Christmas Shop and Gallery in Warren, Maine. Over the next 35 years they worked together, expanding...
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  Judith L. Plummer

  Tue, 02/28/2023 - 3:00pm

  

  Judith L. Plummer, 79, of Brunswick died Feb. 25, 2023 with family at her side. She was born Jan. 5, 1944, in Everett, Massachusetts, a daughter of Parker and Frances Hart Leeman. She grew up in Boothbay and attended Boothbay Region High School, graduating in 1962. She married Harold Plummer May 12, 1978 at their family home in Brunswick. Mr. Plummer died in 2011. She was a dedicated mother and wife who valued taking care of the people she loved above all else. After raising her family, she...
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  Dana E. Cromwell

  Mon, 02/27/2023 - 5:45pm

  Dana E. Cromwell, 64, of Westport Island passed away on Feb. 23 2023 at his home. He was born on Oct. 31, 1958 in Damariscotta to Alfred and Barbara Cromwell. He enjoyed hunting, camping, boating, and cracking jokes to see his family and friends smile. He worked for Bath Iron Works before he went on to work with his brothers in their family contracting business. Dana was predeceased by his grandparents, Edwin and Jennie, parents, Alfred and Barbara, his oldest brother, David, and David’s wife,...
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  Alice M. Murphy

  Fri, 02/24/2023 - 12:45pm

  

  Alice M. Murphy went home to be with her Lord and savior on Feb. 23, 2023. She was born on Sept. 3, 1928 to William and Marie Smith of Alna, Maine. She married Herbert L. Murphy in 1946. Alice was predeceased by her sister Louise Baird, brothers Joseph, Harry and Leon Smith, and her sons, John and Henry Murphy. She is survived by her son Patrick and his wife Jane. Her grandchildren are Herbie and wife Faye Murphy, John Murphy, Patrick Murphy and June Thompson and her husband Kenneth. Alice was...
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  Marjorie D. Dombrowski

  Wed, 02/22/2023 - 2:00pm

  

  Marjorie D. Dombrowski, 95, of East Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2023 at the Gregory Wing of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. She was born on May 5, 1927 in Paterson, New Jersey. She grew up in Paterson and Hackensack, New Jersey. Marjorie met her late husband, Raymond J. Dombrowski in 1945 after a group of boys had thrown her into the pool and Raymond jumped in the pool to save her. They fell in love and were married. Marjorie bought Tacoma Lunch in 1970 and then Trinka’s...
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  Patricia L. Jarrett

  Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:15am

  

  Patricia Louiza Jarrett, 79, of Wiscasset and beloved wife of Stephen Jarrett Sr., died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Feb. 12, 2023. Born April 8, 1943 in Reading, West Virginia, she was oldest of 17 children born to Ervin and Mary Hadley Bassett. She left home at 12 years old to attend schooling at a Catholic Church. After she graduated, Patricia entered the U.S. Navy where she met the love of her life, Stephen Jarrett, in August of 1961. The two were married one month...
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  Jonathan Jones

  Wed, 02/22/2023 - 7:15am

  

  Jonathan Jones, 73, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Feb. 10, 2023 at Capitol City Manor in Augusta, Maine where he lived for six years. He was born Jan. 14, 1950 in Boothbay Harbor to Clyde and Sally Hodgdon Jones. He graduated from Boothbay Region High School and went to Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Portland to study electronics. Jonathan worked at the Boothbay Region Golf Club as a greenskeeper for many years. He met many people as he hitchhiked around the town...
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  Richard Brandenburg von Hasseln Leck

  Tue, 02/21/2023 - 12:45pm

  

  Richard Brandenburg von Hasseln Leck died unexpectedly at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire of cardiac arrest as Heart Month, 2023 began. He was born in Denver, Colorado, Friday, Sept. 15, 1967, the beloved younger son of Dr. Richard and Esther McCandless Leck of Woolwich, Maine. Richard, aka Brandy Leck, is survived by his four siblings: Kristin Harman of Newcastle, Maine; Derek C. Leck of Portland and Woolwich, Maine; Elise Smith of Bethesda, Maryland; and Heather Leck of East...
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  Albert R. Malkin

  Sun, 02/19/2023 - 4:15pm

  

  Albert Richard "Dick" Malkin, 92, of Topsham, Maine died peacefully on Feb. 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born Jan. 3, 1931 in Norwalk, Connecticut. He graduated from Williston Academy and Colgate University. Dick was a standout athlete in both college hockey and baseball so much so that he was selected to join an all-star college hockey squad that competed in Japan in 1951. His education continued at Harvard Business School before military experience in Philadelphia...
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  Geraldine N. Hanley

  Sun, 02/19/2023 - 11:45am

  

  Geraldine N. Hanley, 97 of Newcastle, passed away on the morning of Feb. 17, 2023 at the LincolnHealth - Miles Campus in Damariscotta. She was born March 9, 1925 in Pittston, Maine. The daughter of the late William Atkinson and Blanche Atkinson Blair and step daughter of Arthur Blair. She began her education in a one room school house in Pittston, later attending and graduating from Bridge Academy in Dresden. She held many jobs, including working for the First National Grocery Store in...
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  Roberta “Robbie” Greenleaf

  Fri, 02/17/2023 - 7:45am

  

  Roberta “Robbie” Greenleaf was born Oct. 5, 1941 to Howard and Ruby DeLong of Massachusetts and brought up by Virginia and Milton Webster and attended Merrimac, Massachusetts schools. Siblings Howard, Harold, Donald, Eleanor, Robert, William and Brenda. This is where she met the love of her life. She married Walter Eben Greenleaf Jr on Nov. 14, 1959 in Pennsylvania. She is survived by Eben, her husband of 63 years, four children: Walter E Greenleaf III (Penny),Gail Maclaren, Dedee Greenleaf...
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  Robert A. Blackman

  Wed, 02/15/2023 - 12:30pm

  

  Robert “Bob” A. Blackman, of Edgecomb, passed away peacefully Feb. 13, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 72. Bob was born in Boothbay Harbor on Dec. 27, 1950 to Donald and Geraldine (Pitcher) Blackman. Bob grew up in Boothbay Harbor and attended local schools. He started his family at a young age. Bob worked for several companies during his work life beginning driving trucks at Giles Rubbish, Anderson & Gaw, Wiscasset Fuel and Lewis Oil Company. Bob attended classes...
• Death notice

  Robert A. Blackman

  Tue, 02/14/2023 - 4:30pm

  Robert "Bob" A. Blackman, 72, died at his home in Edgecomb surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 13, 2023. Friends are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay . Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory in Boothbay. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hallfuneralhomes.com
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  Harold P. Mansfield

  Tue, 02/14/2023 - 8:00am

  

  Harold P. “Hal” Mansfield of Boothbay died Feb. 4, 2023 of natural causes at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born on June 28, 1943, to the late Harold P. Mansfield and Claribel (Plant) Mansfield in Brockton, Massachusetts. Hal graduated from Stoughton High School and Bryant-Stratton Business College in Boston and served six years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He married Cherrelyn Bartlett in 1966 and they moved to Boothbay Harbor in 1972 and had two children, Holly and Bill...
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  Clara D. Wentworth

  Tue, 02/14/2023 - 7:30am

  

  Clara Dow Wentworth, 95, died Feb. 9, 2023, after being lovingly cared for by her son Sky and wife Michelle at their home in Wiscasset. Clara had lived in her own home until 6 months before her death. She had determination and grit until the very end. Born in Wiscasset to Vinton and Grace Dow, she graduated from Wiscasset Academy in 1944. At the age of 16 she started work at the Bell Telephone Company in downtown Wiscasset. She also enjoyed working at dinner parties hosted by prominent...
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  James N. Anagnost

  Mon, 02/13/2023 - 1:45pm

  

  On Dec. 9, 2022 James Nicholas Anagnost passed away after a brief illness at the Allendale Senior Living Center in Allendale, New Jersey. Affectionately known as Jim to friends and Poppa to family, Jim was predeceased by his wife Catharine (2021) and son James Bradley (1983). Immediate surviving family members are daughter Alexandra, her husband James Theriault, and grandchildren Stacy and Spencer of Belgrade, Maine; son Allan and wife Linda of Milford, Pennsylvania, grandchildren Grace...
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  Robert D. Latter

  Mon, 02/13/2023 - 11:45am

  

  Robert D. “Bob” Latter of Boothbay passed away at the age of 85 after a brief illness. He was born in Boothbay Harbor on July 4, 1937 to Richard and Mary (Dickerson) Latter. He attended local schools and graduated in 1955 from Boothbay Harbor High School. In 1960 he married Jean Hardwick and together they raised three children. He worked several local jobs, his last being a lineman for Central Maine Power Company retiring after 32 years. He played Twilight League baseball for years in...

• Stuart Sherburne

  Mon, 02/13/2023 - 11:00am

  Stuart Sherburne passed away at the Sussman House in Rockport on Jan. 24, 2023. He was born on Nov. 8, 1930 in Concord, New Hampshire to Ronald and Harriet Bancroft Sherburne. He grew up in Salem, New Hampshire, attended local schools and graduated from Woodbury High School. He was a Boy Scout and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He furthered his education graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 1952. Stuart lobstered in Rye, New Hampshire for a while, and then trained to be a medical...
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  James P. Lawlor

  Mon, 02/06/2023 - 3:30pm

  

  James Patrick Lawlor (Jim), 67, of Newcastle, Maine peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 28, 2023 in Rockport, Maine. He was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont, the youngest son of Joseph and Catherine Lawlor. He was raised in Westminster and educated in Bellows Falls. He attended the University of Vermont. Jim spent summers at the family cottage on Echo Lake in Plymouth, Vermont. where he enjoyed swimming, fishing, boating, and spending time with family. He was an avid...
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  Christopher S. Aleman

  Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:15am

  

  Christopher Sebastian Aleman, 37, passed away on Jan. 16, 2023 at Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. He was born on Oct. 11, 1985 in Augusta, Georgia to Sebastian E. Aleman and Suzanne M. Aleman. Christopher grew up in North Augusta, South Carolina and graduated from North Augusta High School in the class of 2003. Christopher went on to study at the University of South Carolina and graduated with a BA in journalism and mass communication. After briefly working in journalism, he...
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  David E. Ridgway

  Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:00am

  

  David Emerson Ridgway, 70 of Woolwich, Maine passed away on Feb. 3, 2023 with his family close by. Per David’s wishes, the family has chosen to have a private service. David was born on Nov. 2, 1952. He was raised in Southampton, New York by his parents Marjorie and Emerson Ridgway. He attended Southampton High School, graduating in 1970. He went on to attend Millsaps College, a liberal arts school in Jackson, Mississippi. As a young adult, David tried several avenues of employment, including...

• Memorial gathering for Kernan Cross

  Fri, 02/03/2023 - 2:30pm

  A gathering to celebrate the life of Kernan Cross, and to honor his memory, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lincoln Theater in downtown Damariscotta. All those who knew Kernan, who died on January 13, are invited to attend.
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  Kernan Cross

  Tue, 01/31/2023 - 10:00am

  

  Kernan Cross, a long-time Midcoast businessman and fixture in several community performing arts groups, passed away Jan. 13, 2023 in Brunswick. A native of central New York, he resided in Boothbay Harbor from 1973 until a recent move to Wiscasset. He was 75. Kernan’s open manner earned many friends. Customers of Main Street Photo in Damariscotta, which he owned for many years, often stopped by just to visit. He also built strong relationships through his volunteer and artistic activities.He was...
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  Fred E. Bergquist

  Tue, 01/31/2023 - 9:15am

  

  Fred E. Bergquist passed away Jan. 29, 2023, at the of age 86. He was born May 12, 1936. He graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1954 and the University of Maine with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics in 1964, with many courses in physics and electrical engineering. He was awarded a certificate in Management Development from the University of Hartford. He served in the U.S. Navy 1958-1962 as an aviation electronics technician, based in Florida, and shipped on several aircraft...
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  Robert H. Baird Sr.

  Mon, 01/30/2023 - 12:45pm

  

  Robert Hall Baird Sr. passed away and went to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2022. With family by his side at LincolnHealth Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine after a brief illness at the age of 96 years old. He was born on April 14, 1926, in Edgecomb, Maine to Frank and Ellen Baird. He grew up in Sheepscot/Newcastle, Maine. He served in the Merchant Marines at the end of World War II and saw some of the world. He then met Louise M. Baird and married her on Nov. 3, 1948. Together they built a home...
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  Steven Smith

  Mon, 01/30/2023 - 8:00am

  

  Steven Smith, 73, of "East by God" Peru, Maine passed away on Jan. 17, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Born on March 13, 1949, to Lloyd and Joanne Smith, Steve graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Maine as the captain of their 1967 State Champion football team. He went on to college at Kansas State University on a football scholarship for a short time before enlisting in the Army. Steve was in the 1st Calvary division from 1969-1971 serving time in Vietnam, and was awarded...
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  Verna Slater

  Fri, 01/27/2023 - 12:00pm

  

  Verna Slater died on Nov. 7, 2022 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was born July 21, 1928 in Fredericton, New Brunswick to William and Vella Clark and moved to Rhode Island in 1943 where she continued her education and met her husband, Arthur. They were married in 1951 and after a short business career she became a stay-at-home mom to their two sons whom they raised in Lexington, Massachusetts. In 1987, after Arthur's early retirement, they expanded their interest in travel and divided their...
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  J. Wayne Closson Jr.

  Thu, 01/26/2023 - 8:15am

  

  Jerry Wayne Closson Jr. (“Wayne”), 61, of Boothbay Harbor passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 24, 2023 after a brief illness. Wayne was born on Jan. 5, 1962 in Boothbay Harbor to Jerry Sr. and Donna Closson. Wayne graduated from Boothbay Region High School in 1979 and he received a degree in culinary arts from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (now SMCC) in 1981. Wayne owned and operated Wayne Closson Landscaping, proudly serving his customers’ needs (...
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  Valerie E. Woodworth

  Wed, 01/25/2023 - 5:45pm

  

  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie Ethel Woodworth, beloved mother and friend. Valerie was born in August 1941 and raised on an apple farm in Berwick, Nova Scotia, where she developed a strong sense of community and a love for helping others. In early adulthood, Valerie was offered an opportunity as a model with L'Oréal and moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she married and raised two sons. She later began a successful career in elder foster care. Her dedication to her...
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  Gloria Knapp

  Wed, 01/25/2023 - 8:15am

  

  Gloria Knapp, 86, peacefully passed away Jan. 23, 2023 with her family by her side. Gloria was born Jan. 14, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to parents Maxine Brewer and Guy Dodge. The family soon moved back to Maine where Gloria attended the East Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor schools. Gloria married Ralph Knapp Feb. 13, 1954 and settled in East Boothbay where they raised their sons and numerous much loved dogs. Gloria worked at many local businesses but is probably best remembered for her time spent...
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  Ronald H. Clifford

  Tue, 01/24/2023 - 4:15pm

  

  Ronald “Ronnie” Herbert Clifford passed away suddenly at his home on Jan. 17, 2023. He was 77 years old. He and his wife, Becky, were inseparable and would have been married for 60 years in June. They resided in Wiscasset but will always be from Boothbay. Ronnie was born on March 29, 1945 to Winfield and Nora Clifford. He attended local schools. At a very young age he followed his father and brother into the marine harvesting businesses of clamming, worm digging and lobstering. He also spent...
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  Luralee A. Knapp

  Mon, 01/23/2023 - 3:15pm

  

  Luralee Allen Knapp, 70, of Stuart, Florida passed away on Jan. 22, 2023, with her family by her side, following a battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Luralee was born in Farmington, Maine to Elwood and Blanche Allen of Phillips, Maine on July 7, 1952. She attended Phillips Elementary School and Phillips High School before graduating from Mt Abram High School in 1970. She went on to the University of Maine at Orono and Boston University, receiving a bachelors of art in early childhood...
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  Henry S. Keller

  Mon, 01/23/2023 - 12:45pm

  

  Henry Steven Keller, formerly of Summit, New Jersey died Jan. 11, 2023 at his home in New Providence, New Jersey. He was 89. Henry was born the younger of two children to Florence (Mohler) and Eldon on March 14, 1933 in Shaker Heights, Ohio and was predeceased by his sister, Cynthia. Henry was the anchor of his family – a loving and attentive husband to his wife Susan (Nutter) for 67 years, a role model father to Cynthia, Steven, and Will, and a fun and generous grandfather. Henry graduated...

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