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Judith H. Perry

Judith H. Perry

Oct 19, 2022

Judith Helen Perry, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Seaport Village Healthcare in Ellsworth.  Judith was born in St. Stephen, NB on December 8, 1935, daughter of Clarence and Helen (Baker) Alward. 

After graduating from St. Stephen High School, Judith worked as a nurse’s aide for Calais Hospital.  She eventually became a cashier for Newberry’s Dept. Store until...

Gwen M. Nystrom

Gwen M. Nystrom

Oct 15, 2022

Gwen Marie Nystrom Day 46, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Calais, Maine October 15th, 2022. Gwen was born in Machias, Maine, November 2, 1975, to Carl Nystrom and Sandra Winchester Nystrom. Gwen graduated from Washington Academy in 1994. Gwen attended Washington County Community College taking Secretarial studies. She always wanted to be a beautician as she loved cutting...

Roger J. Conti

Roger J. Conti

Oct 15, 2022

Roger Jerome Conti, 88, passed away at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home on October 15, 2022 with his daughters by his side.  Roger was born on July 28, 1934, the son of Mario Jerome Conti and Elizabeth Davis Spear. He grew up in Eastport, attended Eastport Schools and graduated from Shead Memorial High School.

Roger married Jelaine Nott on...

Claude M. Scribner

Claude M. Scribner

Oct 14, 2022

Claude M. Scribner, 98, passed away at the Maine Veterans Home-Augusta on October 14, 2022. He was born on November 24, 1923, the son of Harry and Flossie Scribner of Topsfield, Maine. He graduated from Lee Academy in 1942 where he excelled in cross country and was a member of the state championship basketball team. He volunteered for the draft...

Serge A. Newell

Serge A. Newell

Oct 14, 2022

Serge Anthony Newell, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2022, at his home in Indian Township. Serge was born in Calais on April 19, 1977, son of Joseph Mitchell Sr. and Karen Ann Newell.

 

Serge was a proud Passamaquoddy man, he worked with his favorite brother Adam as a lobsterman and carpenter and was known by his...

Robert J. Day

Robert J. Day

Oct 12, 2022

Robert Joseph Day Sr., 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home in Calais. Robert was born in Calais on March 31, 1966 to parents Edward Robert Day and Barbara Jean Day (Mars).

Robert was a compassionate man, volunteering at the Calais Food Panty and Calais Thrift Store to help his community. He loved playing video games,...

Gary L. Guisinger

Gary L. Guisinger

Oct 11, 2022

A professional photographer for his whole life, Gary was first and foremost a photojournalist who captured life as reflected through the incredible lens of his eye. His work was to document joy, sadness, empathy, the state of the union, beauty, animals, nature, and family. Gary shot for the Rocky Mountain News, Associated Press, New York Times, the LA Times, and...

Gladys M. Soctomah

Gladys M. Soctomah

Oct 10, 2022

Gladys Mae Soctomah, 77, passed away on October 10, 2022 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Gladys was born in Summersville Massachusetts on October 19th, 1944 to parents Arthur Jenkins and Helen Decoste.

 

After graduating high school she met her husband Harvard Soctomah and the two moved to Bridgeton Maine in 1974, she finally settled in Eastport in 1993...

Harlan H. Gardner

Harlan H. Gardner

Oct 10, 2022

Marshfield - Harlan Hadley Gardner, 100, was as kind and gentle a man as one might ever know.  He had his last baked bean supper last Saturday night and slipped away just a few crisp, fall mornings later in a home filled with love, kindness, laughter and song. 

He was the son of Charles William Gardner and Flora Hadley Gardner and, along...

Richard L. Magoon

Richard L. Magoon

Oct 7, 2022

Richard (Dick) Magoon, 85, of North Anson, Maine passed away on October 7, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Ellsworth, Maine with his family by his side. He was born in Crawford, Maine, to Robert and Dorothy (Day) Magoon on May 27, 1937. Richard went by many names… Dick, Dickie, Dad, and Grampie, just to name a few. Dick and his...

Ronald G. Morrison

Ronald G. Morrison

Oct 6, 2022

Ronald G. Morrison

With a gust of fall air, I see the leaves released from their branches. They float and fall in the same moment. The sun shines, warming my home and feeding the life inside. The air is warm, defiantly so. I notice the gentle clashing of the leaves that remain, and something else, drops of rain. The sunlight...

Chris Mullen

Chris Mullen

Oct 2, 2022

HANCOCK – It is with great sadness that the family of Chris J. Mullen, 57, of Waterville announces his passing on October 2, 2022, due to a short illness. He was born in Portland on November 20, 1964. Chris has left us to rest with his beloved parents, Jimmy and Shirley (Foran) Mullen.Chris graduated from Shead High School, Class of...

Pamela D. Oakes

Pamela D. Oakes

Sep 30, 2022

Pamela ‘Pam’ Oakes passed away September 30, 2022, after a long illness surrounded by family at home. Pam was born in Calais, ME to Charles and Miriam (Mitzi) Woolf Leighton. After graduating from Woodland High School in 1972, Pam married her true love, and best friend Lloyd Oakes. Together they started a family and remained living in Baileyville for their...

Deanna M. Brooks

Deanna M. Brooks

Sep 29, 2022

Deanna Mae Brooks, 79, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at  Calais Community Hospital.  Deanna was born at home in Robbinston on March 22, 1943, daughter of Lester and Melva (Allen) Morrell.

Deanna attended school in Robbinston and Calais, and on September 11, 1959 she married Merrill Brooks.  She worked in housekeeping for Redclyffe Shore Motel until Merrill enlisted in...

Christy A. Battista

Christy A. Battista

Sep 28, 2022

Christy Ann Battista aka Mama B, 70, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend left this earth unexpectedly surrounded by her family at Calais Community Hospital to join her soulmate on what would have been his 73rd birthday. 

Christy was predeceased by her husband Kenny “Chip” Battista, mother Geraldine Hood, father Robert Barter and brother Jeffrey Barter. She is survived by...

Delores H. Hillman

Delores H. Hillman

Sep 26, 2022

Delores Helena Hillman, 93, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, September 26, 2022 at her home in Baileyville.  Delores was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 12, 1929.

Delores graduated from high school in Philadelphia and moved to Baltimore, MD where she met her future husband, Richard Hillman.  They were united in marriage on December 22,...

Vera P. Small

Vera P. Small

Sep 24, 2022

Vera Pauline Small, 87, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 24, 2022. 

 

Pauline loved to cook.  She was well known for her donuts and anyone who visited was always greeted with freshly made treats on the counter.  She always set aside time to make homemade goodies for Gary and Earl to take during long days on...

Natalie M. Mahar

Natalie M. Mahar

Sep 23, 2022

Natalie Mahar, 80, passed away September 23, 2022 in Bangor Maine with her family at her side.

She was born January 19, 1942 in Saint John NB, Canada to William and Mary (McNaught) Scott. 

Natalie married Carl Mahar on August 22, 1964; they recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. 

She worked for many years at Charlotte County Hospital in St...

Steven C. Corbett

Steven C. Corbett

Sep 23, 2022

Steven Carleton Corbett, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 23, 2022.

Steven was born in Calais on August 18th, 1965 to Carla (Moores) and Paul Corbett Sr.  Steven grew up in Woodland and graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1983.  After high school, Steven went into the military and after that worked a variety of...

Frederick J. Newman

Frederick J. Newman

Sep 22, 2022

 

Frederick J Newman

The Greatest man I ever knew died

Frederick J Newman passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022.

He was born August 29, 1948, in Eastport

He is deceased by

 Father, Frederick F Newman of Eastport

Mother, Lucy Conley of Deer Island NB Canada

Son, Garold R Bulmer of Machias

Son, Baby Boy (Frederick) of Calais

Survived...

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