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Lewis J. Homan

Lewis J. Homan

Mar 16, 2024

Lewis Joseph Homan, 76, of Indian Township and Sipayik, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Calais Community Hospital.  Lewis was born at Pleasant Point on June 29, 1947, son of John Homan Sr. and Maria Dana.  

Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He loved spending time with his family that he loved so much, especially his grandson...

Victor E. Alley

Victor E. Alley

Mar 15, 2024

Victor E. Alley, was born in Jonesport, Maine, on June 30, 1937. He passed away, on March 15, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, Maine, from complications of Influenza and Pneumonia, surrounded by his family. Victor led a fulfilling life dedicated to GOD, his family, his career, and his country.

 

Victor married the love of his life, Sharron S. Hendon...

Dustin J. Ramsdell

Dustin J. Ramsdell

Mar 12, 2024

Dustin James Ramsdell, 30, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  Dustin was born in Calais on December 1, 1993, son of Troy Ramsdell and Melissa Bartlett.

 

Dustin attended school in the Woodland and Calais school districts.  At a young age, Dustin could be found in the woods picking brush, working the blueberry fields in Alexander, working alongside his mother at Whitney...

Kenneth W. Ross

Kenneth W. Ross

Mar 11, 2024

Kenneth Wilbur Ross, 86, passed away peacefully in the Maine Veterans' Home in Machias on March 11, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1937 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick to Hubert and Nellie (Tyler) Ross of Red Beach, Maine. The second of five children, he is predeceased by his elder brother, Norman Ross, and is survived by James Ross...

Elaine J. Shirley Dinsmore

Elaine J. Shirley Dinsmore

Mar 10, 2024

Elaine Joan Shirley Dinsmore, 85, went peacefully and faithfully to live with the Lord on March 10, 2024.

 

Elaine, who most recently lived at the Ellen Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, Maine, was born in McAdam New Brunswick, Canada to Hazel Cleghorn on May 24, 1938. Due to her mother's poor health, Elaine was raised by her grandfather Fred Cleghorn and...

Paul L. Redding

Paul L. Redding

Mar 8, 2024

Paul Leslie Redding, 90, passed away Friday, March 8th at Calais Regional Hospital. Paul was born on October 27, 1933, the son of Paul and Grace (Burns) Redding.

After graduating from Calais High School, Paul served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a Military Police Officer and was a lifetime member of the Calais American Legion.

In 1951, Paul married...

Mary Lou Burpee

Mary Lou Burpee

Mar 6, 2024

Mary Lou Burpee, of Calais, passed away on March 6, 2024 in Robbinston. Born in 1933 in Ledyard, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Cora Lewis and Ransford Collins. Mary Lou was predeceased by her husband, Norman Burpee, and Fred Dart Rogers from New London, Connecticut (died 1977). She was also predeceased by her son, Fred Rogers of Calais (died...

Christopher R. Howland

Christopher R. Howland

Mar 6, 2024

Christopher Richard Howland, 58, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home in Baring.  Chris was born in Calais on April 24, 1965, son of Richard and Edwina “Kaye” (Mahar) Howland.

 

Chris was predeceased by his father, Richard Howland; and a sister Catherine Howland.  Surviving are his mother, Kaye Howland and her companion Earl McCray of Upper Mills, NB; his...

John G. Homan Jr.

John G. Homan Jr.

Mar 3, 2024

John Garfield Homan Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  John was born at Pleasant Point on June 6, 1943, son of John and Deorah (Dana) Homan Sr.

 

After attending school at Pleasant Point, as a young man John moved to Boston, MA, where he worked for the public works department for several years....

Michael W. Kessler, MD

Michael W. Kessler, MD

Mar 2, 2024

Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD suffered a heart attack and passed away at home on March 2, 2024. Born June 1, 1951 in Aurora, Colorado, Mike was the son of Air Force surgeon Colonel Robert R. Kessler, MD and his lovely wife Mildred “Mickey” Kessler. Mike’s first few years of life were spent in pre-statehood Alaska, where his father was...

Edward L. Lozier

Edward L. Lozier

Mar 1, 2024

Edward “Eddie” Lewis Lozier passed away March 1st, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Eddie was born June 5, 1949, in Island Falls Maine. 

 

He grew up in Sherman Maine until moving to Perry with his family. Eddie was a friendly face who loved to talk with people and make them laugh. He particularly enjoyed talking about starting a rock...

Randy C. Beal

Randy C. Beal

Feb 29, 2024

Randy C. Beal, 71, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Randy was born in Jonesport on November 14, 1952, son of Basil and Florence (Farnsworth) Beal.

 

Randy attended schools in Machias.  He enjoyed helping at the Jonesport fire station, especially washing the fire trucks.  Randy attended church with his mom and enjoyed...

Lyman S. Cochran

Lyman S. Cochran

Feb 25, 2024

Lyman Stillman Cochran, 87, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home in Waite.  Lyman was born in Codyville on November 18, 1936.

 

After graduating from Lee Academy, Class of 1953, Lyman enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in logistics.  On February 8, 1958, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Bagley.  Following his service, he returned to...

Horace "Denny" Lyon

Horace "Denny" Lyon

Feb 23, 2024

Horace Alfred “Denny” Lyon, 79, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Down East Community Hospital in Machias.  Horace was born in Eastport on March 23, 1944, son of Alfred and Zelma (Dinsmore) Lyon.

 

Denny was raised in Eastport and during high school worked at Paispearl.  He moved to the state of Washington to live with his...

Elaine L. Perkins

Elaine L. Perkins

Feb 23, 2024

Elaine L. Perkins, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born September 9, 1935, in Calais, daughter of Kenneth and Lovina Cochran.

 

After Graduating from Princeton High School, she moved to New Jersey where she started her career with Ford Motor Company....

Janet Caroline Peterson Parks

Janet Caroline Peterson Parks

Feb 21, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet Caroline Peterson Parks on February 21, 2024, at the age of 89 of Cutler Bay, Florida. Born in Calais, Maine on February 15, 1935, she was the daughter of Carl Gregory Peterson, Sr. and Augusta Mae Daniel Peterson.

Janet is survived by her husband of 64 years Wilmer Clarence...

Richard E. Moholland Sr.

Richard E. Moholland Sr.

Feb 20, 2024

Richard Earle Moholland Sr, 92, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024, at Maine Veteran Home in Bangor.



Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. 

Marlynn A. Beach

Marlynn A. Beach

Feb 20, 2024

Marlynn Ann Beach, 56, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, surrounded by family.  Marlynn was born in Angeles City, Philippines, on June 12, 1967, daughter of Larry and Edita (Griego) Wright.

 

Marlynn was raised in the Philippines and as a teenager the family moved to the United States.  The daughter of an Airman, she...

Elaine S. Hall

Elaine S. Hall

Feb 15, 2024

Elaine S. Hall, 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  Elaine was born June 1, 1930, in Eastport, daughter of Virginia and Melvin Barrett of Eastport.  

 

Elaine attended Eastport schools and graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1948.  She married Walter L. Hall on February 16, 1956.

 

Throughout her life she worked at the...

Norman E. Richard

Norman E. Richard

Feb 13, 2024

Norman Richard (87) of Calais, Maine passed away on February 13, 2024.  He was born to parents Edward and Exelda Richard in Baileyville, Maine.

 

After graduating from high school Norman enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS Rankin from 1954 to 1958 and the United States Naval Reserve from 1958-1962. He returned to Baileyville and married Janet...

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