Obituaries

Apr 13, 2006

Obituary for Delma Watt

Perry – Delma Elaine Watt, 95, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. Delma was born in Lubec, July 10, 1910, daughter of the late Angus and Blanche (Lord) Burgess. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Calais, and in later years played organ for Blakey United Methodist Church...

Apr 11, 2006

Obituary for Karen Jean Church

Baileyville – Karen Jean (Martin) Church, 48, passed away April 11, 2006 after a long courageous battle with cancer at a Bangor hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born March 11, 1958 in Leominster, Mass., the daughter of Leroy and Avis (King) Martin. Karen graduated from Woodland High School Class...

Apr 10, 2006

Life Story for Justin Meader

Apr 9, 2006

Obituary for Robert John Grimes

Keene Valley – Robert J. Grimes, 76, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh. Bob was born in Queens, June 16, 1929, son of the late John and Mary (Williams) Grimes. He was employed by New York Telephone for over 35 years, retiring in 1992. Bob was a member...

Apr 9, 2006

Life Story for Robert Milton Ramsdell

Apr 1, 2006

Obituary for James Bates Dr

Eastport – James C. Bates, MD, died on Saturday, April 01, 2006, at a Calais hospital. James was born on May 30, 1911 in Calais, the son of the late George B. and Julia A. (Taylor) Bates. He was educated at Calais Academy, Class of 1928, and at the University of Maine. During 1931...

Mar 28, 2006

Obituary for Lois Pearl Laslie (Mahar)

Lubec – Lois Pearl Laslie, 86, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at a Penobscot nursing home. Lois was born in Trescott, December 4, 1919, daughter of the late Eugene and Eva (Wilcox) Mahar. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church in Lubec, a former member of the Lubec Grange, and enjoyed...

Mar 27, 2006

Obituary for Terry Allen Poole

Calais – Terry Allen Poole, 60, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Terry was born in Calais, October 30, 1945, son of the late Winslow Poole and Berna (Hartford) Flynn. He was a retired Track Foreman for Amtrack. Surviving are his daughter, Tammy Poole of Calais; two sisters, Wendy Tuffy of...

Mar 23, 2006

Obituary for Thelma A. Moreshead (Doten)

Calais – Thelma A. Moreshead, 86, died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at a Calais nursing home. Thelma was born in Baring, January 31, 1920, daughter of the late Smith and Winifred (Preston) Doten. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Calais, and attended the First Baptist Church in Milltown. Thelma was...

Mar 22, 2006

Obituary for Nin Linfield Hanson

Meddybemps – Nin L. Hanson, 82, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Nin was born August 26, 1923, son of the late Edward and Mae (Antone) Hanson Sr. He was a veteran of WWII, serving at Normandy Beach on D-Day. Nin retired from the National Guard in Calais after 37 years...

Mar 19, 2006

Obituary for Charles A. Crosby

Baileyville – Charles Allison “Knuck” Crosby, 77, died Sunday, March 19, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Charlie was born in Little Ridge, N.B., March 31, 1928, son of the late Norman and Elsie (Weatherby) Crosby. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Charlie married Beverly Suddy on June 11, 1949, in Edmunds. He...

Mar 17, 2006

Obituary for Merritt Lloyd McCray Sr.

Baileyville – Merritt Lloyd McCray Sr., 65, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Merritt was born in Baileyville, April 16, 1940, son of the late Edward A. and Elizabeth (Merritt) McCray. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a truck driver until 1962. On August 11, 1965,...

Mar 16, 2006

Obituary for Reid Howard Johnson

Robbinston – Reid Howard Johnson, 78, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Reid was born in Robbinston, January 18, 1928, son of the late Oscar H. and Hattie A. (Lyons) Johnson. He was employed by the Maine Department of Transportation as a driver. Reid also owned and operated Beaver’s Tree Farm...

Mar 15, 2006

Obituary for Antionettie Brooks

Robbinston – Antionettie “Nettie” Brooks died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Atlantic Rehab and Nursing Center in Calais. Nettie was born in Boston, Mass, daughter of the late Joseph and Aurelia (Gofredo) Biancani. She was employed by Georgia Pacific as a janitor for many years. Nettie was predeceased by her husband, Harold Brooks, a daughter,...

Mar 13, 2006

Obituary for Robert Lee Smith

Baileyville – Robert Lee Smith, 79, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at a Calais hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born July 3, 1926 in Bar Harbor, son of the late Paul and Ava (Davis) Smith. He served in the U.S. Air Force Band as a drummer. Bob married Gloria Gaddis...

Mar 9, 2006

Obituary for Anthony Stanley

Pleasant Point – Anthony Joseph Stanley Sr., 57, died Thursday, March 09, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Anthony was born in Pleasant Point, September 27, 1948, son of the late Peter and Helen (Bailey) Stanley. He made a living digging clams, raking blueberries, and making Native American Ash baskets. Anthony was a Native American activist...

Mar 7, 2006

Obituary for Donna Marie Daye

Calais – Donna Marie Daye, 66, died Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at her residence after a short illness. Donna was born in Calais, January 7, 1940, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Ross) Donovan. She graduated from Calais Memorial High School in 1957 and was a loyal employee of Eastern Maine Electric Company...

Mar 7, 2006

Obituary for Shirley Elaine Merrithew

Baileyville – Shirley Elaine Merrithew, 72 died suddenly following a very courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. Shirley was born on March 8, 1933 in St. Stephen, N.B., daughter of the late William and Harriet (Russell) Thornton. She was employed as a nurse’s aide on...

Mar 7, 2006

Obituary for Alicia Sawyer

Pembroke – Alicia Geraldine Sawyer, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 07, 2006 after a brief illness. She was born in Pembroke April 11, 1918 to Ernest and Myrtie (Sprague) Carter. Alicia grew up in the Milltown and Pembroke areas. After graduation, Alicia went to college studying business and education. After taking some time to travel...

Mar 5, 2006

Obituary for Mary Rachael Johnson

Calais – Mary Rachael Gillespie Johnson, 82, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. She was born June 15, 1923 in St. Andrews, N.B., the daughter of John and Grace (Pelton) Gillespie. Mary moved to Calais in 1926 at the age of 3, where her father was the first golf...