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Joan M. Stuart Sullivan

Joan M. Stuart Sullivan

Mar 27, 2024

Joan Marie Stuart Sullivan was born September 23, 1927, and passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on March 27, 2024. 

 

She lived with her parents Arthur and Lenora Porter on Campobello Island, attended grade school there and later transitioned to Eastport in 1939. When Joan went into grade 7 they moved her ahead to the 8th. She...

Dennis F. Turner

Dennis F. Turner

Mar 23, 2024

Dennis Floyd Turner, 74, of Perry, died March 23, 2024 in Machias, after a brief illness. He was born in St. Stephen, NB, on April 9, 1949, the son of Wesley J. and Frances M. (Morrison) Turner.

 

He was raised in Eastport and Perry, attended Eastport schools, graduated from Shead Memorial High School in the Class of 1967, and from Husson...

Darren A. Laney

Darren A. Laney

Mar 22, 2024

Darren Asher Laney, 37, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2024.  Darren was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on May 9, 1986, son of Darren B. Laney and Lisa Corbett.  

 

Darren recently turned to God for spiritual guidance and became involved in many church activities, getting baptized 2 days before his passing.  Anybody who grew up with Darren knew he...

Frances J. Segien

Frances J. Segien

Mar 21, 2024

On March 21st 2024, surrounded by family, Frances Jane Mitchell Segien passed away at Northern Light Hospital in Bangor after a short but courageous battle with cancer. The last baby to be born and brought home from Eastport Memorial Hospital, she arrived on August 27th 1968 to her blessed parents Regina Morrison Mitchell and Maurice Gracen Mitchell. 

 

She attended Eastport schools...

Paul J. Sabattus

Paul J. Sabattus

Mar 18, 2024

Paul Joseph Sabattus, 43, passed away Monday, March 18th, 2024, surrounded by family, at his home due to health complications.  Paul was born in Calais on July 9th, 1980, son of Gerry and Karen (Bosien) Sabattus.

 

Paul graduated from Calais High School , Class of 1998, and earned his electrical degree from Washington County Community College.  His career as a journeyman...

Susan M. Sturgill

Susan M. Sturgill

Mar 17, 2024

Susan Marie Sturgill, 77, of Calais, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Susan (Sweet Sue) was born in Columbus, Ohio November 15, 1946, daughter of Heinz Carl and Helen Hoffman. Susan was kind, funny and dedicated to living life her way.  She was a free spirit who loved animals, gardening, fishing, bingo, football (especially Ohio State) and...

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...

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