Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Lucile Parker, 93

    Lucile Higgins Gonnam Parker, 93, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 in Auburn. She was born April 30, 1925, and grew up in Reading, Mass. She graduated from Reading High School and worked briefly as a bookkeeper, but her real life’s work was caring for others. When World War II was over, she married Robert S. […]

  • Blaine C. Robinson, 81

    Blaine “Ben” Champion “Bubba” Robinson, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at his home in Bridgton, surrounded by family. He had been battling cancer for several months. He was born on March 21, 1937, in Monson, the son of Leslie and Priscilla Robinson. He graduated from Monson Academy where he played the […]

  • Nancy R. Dion, 68

    SWEDEN — Nancy Rae (Bean) Dion, 68, of Sweden, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Bridgton Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 27, 1949, in Portland, to George and Eleanor Bean. She lived on Peaks Island before moving to Portland and graduating from Portland High School. Nancy loved roller skating and later […]

  • Brenda B. Hill, 76

    GORHAM — Brenda B. Hill, 76, passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Brenda was born in Houlton, on Christmas Eve in 1941, to parents Carl and Evelyn (Rowe) Baldwin. She grew up in Gray and was a graduate of the Gray Pennell […]

  • Kathleen Poirier, 82

    WESTBROOK — Kathleen Poirier, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Gorham House, after years of struggling with dementia. Kathleen was born on Jan. 28, 1936, to Patrick and Pearl (Mullen) Jacques. She grew up in Emden, and graduated from Anson Academy. She married Leo Poirier in 1956, and soon after moved […]

  • Milton A. Allen Sr., 92

    Milton A. Allen Sr., 92 and a WWII veteran of Bridgton, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at his home in Bridgton, surrounded by family. At his request, there will be no services.

  • Karen Jones-LaChance, 47

    NAPLES — Karen Marie “Didi” Jones-LaChance, 47, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. Karen was born at Mercy Hospital on April 26, 1971 to James E. and Ruth (Tuttle) Jones. Karen attended the Westbrook school system, where she graduated from Westbrook High School in 1989. Karen formed memorable, caring, and immeasurable bonds almost instantaneously […]

  • James A. Knox, 87

    FALMOUTH — James “Jim” Allison Knox, 87, passed away at the Falmouth House in Falmouth, Maine, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, with his family, including his five great-grandchildren, at his side. He was born on April 28, 1931, in Lynn, Mass. Jim received his B.S. in Textile Manufacturing Sales from the Lowell Technological Institute in […]

  • Sylvia A. Moynihan, 82

    Sylvia A. Moynihan, 82, of Bridgton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at Bridgton Health Care Center. She was born in Bridgton on Nov. 13, 1935, the daughter of Claude and Hazel Hartford Moynihan. She graduated from Bridgton High School and had been employed by Tony Gallinari, J.R. Mains, Swanson’s and Renys. She retired […]

  • William F. Bruso Jr., 64

    RAYMOND — William (Bill) F. Bruso Jr., 64, of Raymond, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Worcester, Mass., on April 26, 1954. Bill was raised in Auburn, Mass., and graduated from Auburn High School, where he excelled in sports. After high school, he […]