Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Lawrence J. Balboni Jr.

    NAPLES — Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Balboni Jr., died Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home in Naples, after living an amazing 100 years! Larry was born in Cambridge, Mass., November 2, 1924, predeceased by his parents Lawrence J. and Rose (Porte) Balboni and siblings Ruth C. Balboni, Eleanor R. (Balboni) Ularich, and Robert A. Balboni. […]

  • Elizabeth B. Varney

    DENMARK — After an eight-year courageous battle with cancer, Beth died peacefully at home in the early morning of May 5, 2025. She was 62 years old. Beth was born in Portland and grew up in Denmark and went to Fryeburg Academy, class of ‘81. She had several careers, from owning The Flower Pot in […]

  • Alberta P. Estes

    Alberta Packard Estes, 83, of Harrison passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, leaving a void that her family will never fill. She was born August 23, 1941, in Harrison, to Albert and Verna (Merrill) Packard. Alberta grew up in North Bridgton, where she enjoyed a healthy,happy childhood […]

  • Malcolm H. Brackett

    CASCO — Malcolm “Mac” Herman Brackett, 98, passed away peacefully May 6, 2025, in Auburn. Malcolm was born October 8, 1926, in Medford, Mass. The family moved to Casco when Malcolm was a young boy. He attended Casco schools, graduating from Casco High School in 1945. Following graduation, Malcolm moved to Attleboro, Mass. It was […]

  • Charles R. Mason

    Charles Raymond Mason of Naples passed away peacefully one day after his 87th birthday, on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born Charles Raymond Masonis in 1938 to Corrine Anita Masonis (Pike) and Charles John Masonis (born Kazimerus Masiwonis) of Brockton, Mass. When he was 6, his father further Americanized their name […]

  • Patricia A. Smart

    October 2, 1935 – April 18, 2025 Patricia Ann Smart, 89, of Bridgton died Friday morning on April 18, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was born in Lewiston on October 2, 1935, the daughter of Cyril P. and Arlene (Tunney) Swallow. Patricia graduated from South Paris High School in 1953, and from […]

  • Sheryl T. Carrier

    STOW — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sheryl Thompson Carrier, 79, on Friday, April 25, 2025. The strong and beloved family matriarch was born on the farm in Denmark, Maine, during the “Great Blizzard” on January 16, 1946, to Ralph and Violetta (Valladares) Thompson, becoming the younger sister to […]

  • Cathy J. Cantin

    NAPLES — Cathy J. Cantin, 73, of Naples, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn. Cathy was born on Dec. 3, 1951, a daughter of William C. and Dorothy (Soule) Lewis. She attended one of the last 1 room school house in Portland, graduating from Portland High School. She got […]

  • Gloria J. Horan

    LEWISTON — Gloria Jean Horan, 82, of Windham, passed away on April 18, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on August 29, 1943, in Caribou, she was the beloved eldest of 10 children of Kenneth and Evelyn Lewis. Affectionately nicknamed “Go Go” as a child, Gloria lived up to her […]

  • Philip Harmon celebration of life

    A Celebration of Life for Philip W. Harmon of Bridgton and Gulf Breeze, Fla., who passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at the home of Paul and Becky Harmon at 50 Power House Road in Bridgton.