Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Evelyn V. Mercer, 84

    On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, Evelyn V. Mercer, 84, crossed over to heaven while surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was known for her lifelong passion for animals of all kinds. She especially loved the many dogs that she took into her home over the years. Evelyn had other passions as well, including her appreciation […]

  • Russell J. Allen, 72

    LOVELL — Russell J. Allen, 72, of Lovell, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. He was born on Nov. 3, 1946, the son of Howard and Winona Allen, of Lovell. Russell graduated from Fryeburg Academy, Class of 1964, before proudly serving as a Courier in the U.S. Navy during […]

  • William E. Grimm Jr., 60

    William E. Grimm Jr., 60, of Orrington, Maine, died unexpectedly at home last month. The son of Esther M. and William E. Grimm Sr., he was born in Newton, N.J., on Oct. 16, 1958. The family relocated to Bridgton, Maine in 1970, where he attended local schools. He spent most of his career working in […]

  • Charles H. Keenan, 78

    LIMINGTON — Charles H. Keenan, 78, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at his home. He was born in Portland on Feb. 1, 1941, the son of the late Frank and Helen Keenan. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force, and went on to work as a truck driver for Merrill Transport, and later […]

  • James L. Smith Sr., 75

    STOW — James L. Smith Sr., 75, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at his home. He was born on May 19, 1944, to Harold and Phyllis (Harrington) Smith. He earned his associate’s degree in Electronics. He was a farrier for 20 years, as well as a CNC machinist. In his early years, he worked […]

  • Keith E. Burgess, 79

    GEORGETOWN — Keith E. Burgess, 79, died on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. He was born in Sanford, on Aug. 15, 1940, to Donald Clark Burgess and Helen (Roberts) Burgess. He graduated from Wells High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering. Keith enjoyed boat design, […]

  • Richard Kelson, 94

    Richard “Dick” Kelson, 94, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, peacefully with his family at his side. He was the son of Charles and Emily (Wark) Kelson of Westbrook. Dick graduated early from Westbrook High School in 1943 to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He was only 17 when World War II erupted. Honorably […]

  • Bruce W. Rust, 63

    Bruce William Rust, 63, of Bridgton, died on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born in Beverly, Mass., the son of William W. Rust and the late Charlotte Susan (Blake) Rust. Bruce graduated from Gorham High School in 1974. He was a member […]

  • Mary F. (Coffey) Fournier, 89

    CAPE ELIZABETH — Mary Frances (Coffey) Fournier, 89, passed on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Mary was a New Years’ baby born on Jan. 1, 1930, to Allen and Eva Coffey in Somerville, Mass. She then went on to graduate from South Portland High School in 1948. Mary met her true love, Andy, after being introduced […]

  • Edward I. Foster, 73

    WINDHAM — Edward Irving Foster, 73, of Windham, passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice. He had been hospitalized at Maine Medical Center following an automobile accident two weeks previous. He had been in ill health recently, and had been diagnosed with a debilitating form of dementia that he had struggled […]