Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Memorial Service: Irene Zeller

    A memorial service for Irene Zeller, a longtime resident of Lovell, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street, Route 5). Refreshments to follow generously provided by the Ladies Circle.

  • Caroline M. Longley, 85

    CASCO — Caroline May Longley, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at her farmhouse on Mayberry Hill. She was born in Boston, Mass., on July 14, 1933, to parents Elliott and Elizabeth May. She was preceded in death by her three loving husbands, George “Pee Wee” Erwin, Warren “Bud” Darrell, and John M. […]

  • Michael O’Brien Redfield, 49

    Michael O’Brien Redfield, of Bridgton, 49, passed gently from this earth on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Michael’s children, Anthony, Michael and Morgan, his stepchildren, Crystal and Chris; a cherished grandson, Anthony Jr.; and his mother, Kay Brooks, were nearby during his last days. Michael was an avid reader of histories, an interest he shared with […]

  • Carol (Ethier) Rixford, 79

    WELLINGTON, FLA. — Carol Ann Rixford (Ethier), 79, of Wellington, Fla., and formerly of Marlborough, Mass., and Naples, Maine, passed away after a very brief struggle with cancer on Friday, May 31, 2019. Born and raised in Marlborough, she remained a resident there until retirement age, after which she resided first in Naples, Maine, and […]

  • John Watkins, 73

    John Watkins, 73, of Bridgton, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 17, 1946, a son of Russel and Edna Watkins. He loved watching NASCAR racing and going to different local tracks. He raced at Oxford Plains Speed-way, where he met some wonderful friends. He […]

  • Melvin L. Jeffords, 92

    INMAN, S.C. — Melvin L. Jeffords, 92, of Naples, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Inman, S.C. He was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., one of 12 children of Mabel Jeffords. Father was John E. Ripson. Melvin was in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1960, was a Navy Seabee, Seaman First Class, and […]

  • Eugene R. Hawkes, 72

    NAPLES — Eugene Reed Hawkes, 72, of Naples, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Gosnell House. He was born May 13, 1947, in Gray. He was predeceased by his parents, Bradford and Ethel Hawkes; and brother, Kenneth Hawkes. He is survived by his life partner, Gisele Perry; son, […]

  • Wayne E. Jordan, 59

    GRAY — Wayne E. Jordan, 59, died after a battle with cancer on Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born April 16, 1960, son of Richard and Jane Jordan of Cape Elizabeth. Wayne earned the rank of Eagle Scout, which made his mother proud. He lived on Raymond Pond for many years, enjoying all the […]

  • John C. Hunt, 78

    NORTH BRIDGTON — John Curtis Hunt, 78, of North Bridgton, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, after a valiant battle with a glioblastoma, brain cancer. He was born on March 10, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Carl C. and Irene (Crawford) Hunt. He joined the United States Air Force in […]

  • Robert C. Staley, 61

    Robert C. “Bob” Staley, 61, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly, early Sunday morning, June 9, 2019, at his home in Bridgton. He was born on Dec. 30, 1957, in Portland, a son of Roscoe and Delma (Micklon) Staley. He attended local schools, graduating from Lake Region High School in 1976.  Upon graduation, Bob immediately enlisted in […]