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Katherine M. Weeks-Mitchell

Katherine M. Weeks-Mitchell

Mar 21, 2023

Katherine Michelle Weeks-Mitchell, 48, of St Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, was taken from us too soon and passed away on March 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic cancer. Katherine was a woman who reveled in living life to the fullest on a daily basis. She woke up every morning with a drive to be the best wife, mother,...

Laurence A. Damon Jr.

Laurence A. Damon Jr.

Mar 18, 2023

Laurence Ambrose Damon, Jr., passed away at his home on March 18, 2023.  Larry was born on June 11, 1962 to parents Laurence Ambrose Damon, Sr. and Merna Lyons Damon. 

Larry began his life as a farm boy at Brisk Wind Farm on Damon Ridge enjoying all the joys of farm life and riding his pony, Prince.  Larry was always...

Gracie L. Andrews

Gracie L. Andrews

Mar 17, 2023

Gracie Lee Andrews, 4, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023.  Gracie was born in Boston, MA, on April 24, 2018, daughter of Bradley Andrews and Danielle (York) Andrews.

Gracie was known to have one of the most beautiful smiles, even when not feeling well.  Along with her smile and personality, she could light up the room even on the darkest...

Michael J. Polk

Michael J. Polk

Mar 13, 2023

  Michael Jeffery Polk 60, of Eastport and Baileyville Maine completed his earthly journey on March 13, 2023, in Calais, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 28, 1962, at Calais Regional Hospital to Marilyn A. (Corbett) Polk and Maurice E Polk.  He was later diagnosed with Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus and given a life span of approximately...

Louis D. Cox

Louis D. Cox

Mar 5, 2023

Louis D. Cox (Luke) passed unexpectedly on March 5 at Calais Regional hospital. Luke was born November 1, 1935, to Bernard and Ruth (Smith) Cox. Luke graduated from Dennysville High School in 1954. On October 11, 1958, he married Sylvia Sadler. They were side by side for 64 years. Luke entered the Airforce in 1957 where he worked as a mechanic. He...

Marian A. McGouldrick

Marian A. McGouldrick

Mar 5, 2023

Marian Amy McGouldrick, 65, beloved sister, daughter, partner and friend, passed away peacefully at her sister’s home in Calais on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Marian was born in Calais on January 20, 1958, daughter to Lila and Hollis Brooks of Robbinston.

She lived in Meddybemps with her partner Jimmy Smith. Marian had many careers including co-owner of the Portside Inn,...

Robert S. Patterson

Robert S. Patterson

Mar 1, 2023

Robert Patterson, 57, of Perry, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2023. He was born in New Jersey on September 21, 1965, son of the late Sheldon and Priscilla (Cushman) Patterson.

To many, Robert was known as, “SpongeBob,” “Oink,” or “Robbie”. He graduated from Shead High School class of 1984. He then joined the U.S. Navy, being stationed in...

Iva B. Pettegrow

Iva B. Pettegrow

Feb 28, 2023

Iva Bernice Pettegrow, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Down East Community Hospital.  Iva was born in East Machias on March 31, 1932, daughter of George Austin and Nora (Williger) Parsons.

Iva graduated from Washington Academy and on October 17,1948, married Neil S. Pettegrow.  She raised her four children and later started working for Deering-Milliken at the Machias...

Helen J. Kilby

Helen J. Kilby

Feb 26, 2023

Helen Jean Kilby, 69, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Edmunds, Maine, on Sunday, February 26, 2023, after a battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Helen was born on December 6, 1953, in Machias, Maine to Myron Lee and Elizabeth Julia (Gardner) Curtis.

Helen attended Edmunds Consolidated School and later graduated from Pembroke High School in 1972....

William S. Lawrence

William S. Lawrence

Feb 23, 2023

William S. Lawrence, 74, passed on February 23, 2023 surrounded by family at home on Boyden Lake.  Bill was born in Eastport on October 3, 1948, the middle child of Virginia “Dingy” (Ross) & William “Wid” Lawrence.  Billy was a native Northender, tightly intertwined to the bustling Eastport community where he developed many lifelong friendships from days past.  He learned...

Robert C. Amber

Robert C. Amber

Feb 19, 2023

Robert Clarke Amber, 62, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home in Baileyville.  Robert was born in St. Stephen, NB, on September 28, 1960. 

After graduating from Woodland High School, Class of 1978, Robert attended Washington County Vocational Institute where he earned a degree in Carpentry. On August 14, 1980, he married his high school sweetheart, the love...

Barry M. Woolaver

Barry M. Woolaver

Feb 16, 2023

Cheers to the beloved soul and “Buzzard”, a.k.a. Barry Marvin Woolaver.  He is survived affectionately by his son Barry; his daughter Rose and her husband Frank; his grandchildren Lucciana and Matteo; his sister Beth; and his cherished friends whom he considered family.

 

Buzzard passed peacefully in his home in Robbinston, ME, on February 16, 2023.  A few of his...

Richard A. Blaney

Richard A. Blaney

Feb 15, 2023

       Richard Blaney passed away February 15, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center after a brief illness.

       He was a long-time member of the Spednic Club and worked all his life at Georgia Pacific Mill in Baileyville until he retired in 2001 at the age of 62. He was an honest and giving person. He would...

Scott W. Reed Sr.

Scott W. Reed Sr.

Feb 14, 2023

Scott Reed, 61, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023. He was born September 28, 1961 in Stoughton, Massachusetts to Dorothy and Melvin Reed.

Scott's heart was full of love for God, animals, nature, and most of all his family. He is survived by his wife, Janice, children Michelle and Scott Jr., and beloved grandchildren Emma and...

Floyd A. McGlinchey

Floyd A. McGlinchey

Feb 11, 2023

Floyd Allan McGlinchey passed away February 11, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital. Floyd was born March 2nd, 1935. The son of Allan John McGlinchey and Amelia Ada (Brown) McGlinchey in St Stephen NB, Canada.

He attended schools in St Stephen and Calais graduating in 1952 from Calais Memorial High School.  He worked five years for St. Croix Paper Company and...

Vaughn Bigger

Vaughn Bigger

Feb 9, 2023

Vaughn Bigger, 85, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Vaughn was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on February 8, 1938, son of Robert and Jean (Sharpe) Bigger.

Vaughn attended school in McAdam and on August 10, 1957, married Roma Lane.  He enlisted in the Canadian Army, serving with the Royal...

Frances M. Mulcahy

Frances M. Mulcahy

Feb 8, 2023



Frances Margaret Mulcahy, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital.  Fran was born in Southampton, New York, on July 11, 1938, daughter of Roger and Stella (Bartosiak) Snitko.

After graduating from Southampton High School, Fran attended college and then started her career with the New York Surrogate’s Court, from which she retired as Deputy Chief...

William E. Kendall

William E. Kendall

Feb 4, 2023

 

William “Bill” Everett Kendall, 86, died at his sacred place in Perry on Saturday, February 4, 2023, just as the sun was beginning to set and following his afternoon nap. He rose from his living room chair, suffered a cardiac arrest and fell onto the hearth in front of the woodstove. Bill died as he wished - quickly,...

Abygail J. Cole

Abygail J. Cole

Jan 29, 2023

Abygail "Abby" Jean Hooper, 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 29th, 2023. She was born in Calais on July 6th, 1977, the daughter of Ralph W. and Karen L. (Leighton) Hooper.

A graduate of Washington Academy, she enjoyed taking walks on the beach, kayaking, sitting by an open fire, listening to music and baking. Above all else,...

Jeannine P. Hagenaars

Jeannine P. Hagenaars

Jan 27, 2023

Baileyville – Jeannine P. Hagenaars, 93, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. Jeannine was born in Montreal, Canada, on August 20, 1929, daughter of Cornelis and Margareta (Berthier) Hagenaars. 

Jeannine grew up in Belgium and moved to Long Island, NY, where she worked for Grumman airplane manufacturing plant in the wiring and soldering department. 

In addition to her parents, Jeannine...

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