Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Dorothy W. Hatch, 93

    PORTLAND — Dorothy W. Hatch, 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the first day of spring. A super full moon shone down on her that evening. Born in Franklin, N.H. on Nov. 25, 1925, she was the daughter of Dr. James B. Woodman and Ethel E. Woodman. She and her young family moved […]

  • Francis L. Kitchenka, 80

    FOXBORO, NAPLES & BANGOR — Francis “Frank” L. Kitchenka, 80, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. He was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Francis and Anna (Lucas) Kitchenka. Frank graduated from Melrose High School in 1955, and Lowell Technological Institute in 1960 with […]

  • Deborah A. Dabczynski, 69

    HARRISON — Deborah Ann “Debby” Dabczynski, 69, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, following a courageous battle with cancer, her family by her side. The daughter of Elizabeth H. and Henry S. Dabczynski, Debby was born on March 9, 1950, in Newton, N.J. She grew […]

  • David A. Leighton, 74

    WINDHAM — David A. Leighton, 74, a lifetime Mainer, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Nov. 10, 1944, to Verdi and Evelyn Leighton, formerly of York, Maine. Dave loved spending time outdoors, astronomy, attending air shows […]

  • Paul E. Laird II, 62

    OTISFIELD — Paul E. Laird II, 62, passed at his home Sunday, March 17, 2019, after a long battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. He was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 1957, the son of Paul Laird and Ellen Myers. Paul graduated from Oxford Hills High School in […]

  • Gregory E. Harriman, 50

    SEBAGO — Gregory Edwin Harriman, 50, passed away unexpectedly after an automobile accident on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born Sept. 18, 1968, in Gardiner, Maine, to Robert S. Harriman and Claire M. (Wentworth). Gregory was a self-employed auto body technician, and enjoyed working on motorcycles. He was a lover of animals, in particular, […]

  • Eleanor Roberts, 92

    PORTLAND — Eleanor Ann Roberts, 92, died peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Marion Pendergast Sweeney and Walter F. Sweeney. She attended Portland schools, and she later met Ralph Roberts, whom she married and had nine children with. Her hobbies […]

  • Donald B. Burnell, 84

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Donald B. Burnell, 84, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Cumberland, the son of Guy A. and Elsie (Brydon) Burnell. Donald graduated from Greely High School. He was employed with the Portland […]

  • James R. Starck, 73

    OTISFIELD — James R. Starck, 73, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019, at his home, following a long battle with cancer.  Jim was born October 5, 1945 in Boston, Mass., to Rene and Virginia (Curry) Starck of Dorchester, Mass. He graduated from Boston Trade School in 1965, and went on to work as a welder […]

  • Dorothy A. Greeley, 86

    WINDHAM — Dorothy A. Greeley, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Windham, Maine. She was born, the daughter of Alvarado and Lillian (Grover) Allen, on June 30, 1932, in Bridgton. She attended local schools and married S. Fletcher Young and resided in Chichester and Loudon, N.H. for many years. Dot then returned […]