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Catherine M. Cilley

Catherine M. Cilley

Sep 10, 2023

Cathy Cilley passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday September 10, 2023.  She was born on October 24, 1957, to Loretta Levallee and Robert Smith. Cathy was raised in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where she met her soulmate, Steven.

After being high school sweethearts Cathy and Steven married June 14, 1975. Shortly after starting their family, they settled in...

Thomas D. Webster

Thomas D. Webster

Sep 8, 2023

Thomas Dickson Webster Sr. passed away September 8, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital. He was born in Portland at Mercy Hospital on May 1, 1944, to Earle and Dorothy Webster.

At a young age, Tom’s family moved to Calais where he attended school, graduating in 1962. Tom worked at Comstock and Russell’s garage and worked for Alva Cousins garage. He...

Ella M. Robinson

Ella M. Robinson

Sep 7, 2023

With gratitude for a long and generous life well lived, the family of Ella M. Robinson announce her passing on September 7, 2023, at the age of 89.  Ella was born in Lubec on September 19, 1933, daughter of the late Jasper and Tryphena (Tyler) Cheney. 

From 1933 to 1949, Ella was brought to Libby Island by boat when she...

Robert B. Hill

Robert B. Hill

Sep 6, 2023

Robert Blair Hill, “Bob” passed away on September 6, 2023 at the age of 67 in Pembroke, Maine in a tragic ATV accident.  Born March 2, 1956 to Sandra and Robert Hill, lived his high-spirited young life, in Red Beach Maine or out at “camp” at Nash’s lake with his sister Marcia and brother Roy Hill along with many aunts,...

Claysie G. Harvey

Claysie G. Harvey

Sep 5, 2023

Claysie Gene Harvey, 47, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, with loving family by her side. Claysie enjoyed nothing more than being in the outdoors, bowling at the Spednic Club and spending time with her large and loving family. Claysie was known for her smile and infectious laughter. Those close to her also know of her enormous heart and...

Thomas A. Michaud

Thomas A. Michaud

Sep 1, 2023

Thomas Armand Michaud Sr. of Northfield ME died at home on Bog Lake Friday September 1st. 2023. He was born in Rumford ME on October 28th. 1945 to Armand Gerald and Florence Ida (Meisner) Michaud of Andover. Tom was the the eldest of five children and grew up very close to his maternal grandparents who owned a small dairy farm.

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Ruth A Sawyer

Ruth A Sawyer

Sep 1, 2023

Our Youngest sister Ruth (Ruthie) Ann Sawyer went home to be with Jesus on September 1, 2023. Ruthie was born April 22, 1969, to George and Muriel (Strout) Sawyer.

Ruthie was an artist, writer of stories and plays for her nephews and nieces. Ruthie was a caregiver her entire life but found time for her hobbies of scrapbooking and her...

Eric J. Hinson

Eric J. Hinson

Aug 31, 2023

Eric James Hinson passed away suddenly at his home in Robbinston on August 31, 2023.  He was born on February 17, 1952 in Presque Isle, Maine to Jay B. Hinson and Jane McLeod Hinson. The family soon moved to Calais where Eric attended Calais Elementary and High School and also spent a year at Lee Academy. He graduated from Central...

Rhonda J. McIver

Rhonda J. McIver

Aug 29, 2023

Rhonda Jean McIver, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at her home in Bradley.  Rhonda was born in Lincoln on September 30, 1951, daughter of John and Betty Jean (Carroll) Sylvia. 

Rhonda graduated from East Grand High School, Class of 1969, and on February 27, 1971, she married Larry McIver.  From a young age Rhonda loved horses.  Eventually she...

Dana M. Hagerman Sr.

Dana M. Hagerman Sr.

Aug 28, 2023

Dana Merle Hagerman Sr., 86, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at Maine Veterans Home in Bangor.  Dana was born in Presque Isle on May 5, 1937, son of Merle and Lena (Purington) Hagerman.

After graduating from Presque Isle High School, Dana enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Recruiter.  Following his retirement from the Army, he...

Thelma Hatt Mullen

Thelma Hatt Mullen

Aug 27, 2023

Thelma MacDonald Hatt Mullen 82, of Machias, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Thelma was born September 17, 1940, in Eastport, Maine the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Stevens) MacDonald.Thelma worked at Machias Savings Bank for many years until her retirement. After retirement she enjoyed going to Florida during the winter and resided in Maine in the summer.

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Elmer L. Doughty

Elmer L. Doughty

Aug 25, 2023

Elmer Lewis Doughty, 92, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by family at Calais Community Hospital.  Elmer was born in Deer Island, NB, on July 15, 1931, son of Harold and Myrtle (Carr) Doughty.

Elmer attended school in Deer Island and in his younger years worked as a lobsterman.  He then worked as a carpenter and in 1958 married...

Christopher P. Mackin

Christopher P. Mackin

Aug 24, 2023

 

Christopher Paul Mackin (61) of Johnson City, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023, while in Dennysville, Maine; a place he truly loved to be and where he found respite. 

Chris grew up in Binghamton, NY.  He graduated from Seton Catholic Central High School and received his master’s degree from SUNY Binghamton. He was an accomplished wrestler in...

Laticia M. Socobasin

Laticia M. Socobasin

Aug 22, 2023

Laticia Marie Socobasin ‘Teesh’ 32, of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, was born at Motahkomikuk “Indian Township” to Jeanette Socobasin and Ryan Gabriel. On August 22, 2023 she was called to the spirit world. Her death was unexpected, leaving all those who love her in shock and heartache. From birth until Laticia’s last breath she was surrounded by the love of her...

Nancy M. Airola

Nancy M. Airola

Aug 15, 2023

Nancy Margaret Soctomah Airola

June 18, 1944 – August 15, 2023

 

Our beloved Nancy passed away peacefully with her loving husband, family and friends by her side. 

 

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Simon and Beatrice Soctomah; brother Harvey Soctomah; brothers-in-law Sidney Lewis, John Taylor, Ken Jackson, and Cliv Dore; nephews David Moses Bridges and John Surles;...

Robert E. Hinton

Robert E. Hinton

Aug 12, 2023

Pastor Robert E. Hinton, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Bob was born in St. Stephen, NB, on July 9, 1945, son of Weldon and Margaret (Colson) Hinton.

After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1963, Bob entered the U.S. Army.  Following...

Charlene D. Welch

Charlene D. Welch

Aug 9, 2023

Charlene Diffin Welch, 83, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at Calais Community Hospital. Charlene was born in Robbinston on March 3, 1940, daughter of Robert and Jacqueline (Taylor) Diffin.

In her younger years, Charlene was a First Responder for the Robbinston Ambulance. She then became a CNA with Barnard’s Nursing Home for many years, and in her later...

Jeannette S. Harris

Jeannette S. Harris

Aug 7, 2023

Jeannette Sigrid Harris, 94, passed away surrounded by family at her home on Harris Point on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Jeannette was born in Perry on December 28, 1928.

Jeannie was raised in Perry and attended Shead Memorial High School.  On November 25, 1946, she married her high school sweetheart, George Harris.  Jeannie worked in the office of her husband’s...

Jane E. Carlow

Jane E. Carlow

Aug 1, 2023

Jane Elizabeth Carlow left this world peacefully on August 1, 2023.  She was born in Calais, Maine on February 12, 1943, daughter of Norman F. Carlow and Evelyn (Alexander) Carlow. 

Jane attended Calais schools and graduated from Calais Memorial High School in 1961.  She attended Washington State Teachers College from 1962-1965 and began teaching first in Boothbay Harbor, then at...

Phyllis E. Sprague

Phyllis E. Sprague

Jul 31, 2023

Phyllis (Brown) Sprague age 92 passed away peacefully the morning of July 31, 2023, at EMNH in Eastport, Maine. Phyllis was born in Charlotte, ME on Oct. 3, 1930, to Fannie (Corbett) and Lester Brown.

Phyllis graduated from Pembroke High School in 1949 and married Charles (Lewis) Sprague on July 9, 1949. Together they raised four daughters and were married...

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