Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Gwendolyn T. Smallwood, 86

    OXFORD — Gwendolyn T. Smallwood, 86, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. She was born in Mexico, on April 5, 1932, to Ester B. (Murch) and M.K. Thaxter. Gwendolyn graduated from Maine Medical School of Nursing in 1971, where she worked as an orthopedic nurse, and later as a staff nurse […]

  • Tracy A. Ward-Batchelder, 57

    WEST BALDWIN — Tracy A. Ward-Batchelder, 57, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. Tracy was born on Aug. 9, 1961, in Portland to David and Joanne Ward. She attended local schools and graduated from Sacopee Valley High School. Tracy’s work history included positions at Unum in Portland, manager at K-Mart in North Conway, […]

  • Sharon L. Diran, 74

    Sharon Lucille Diran, of Bridgton, renowned Realtor and one of the smartest, fiercest women in town, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018, after battling cancer. She was 74, and is survived by her children, Maria Diran and Jason Diran and his wife Tonya Alblas and granddaughter Hazel Sharon Alblas-Diran; her two brothers, Jeff Preble […]

  • Gregory F. Plourd, 58

    The beloved wife and daughter of Gregory Francis Plourd, 58, of Bridgton, said goodbye to him on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. Greg was born on Feb. 11, 1960, in Portland, Maine, to Eugene and Genevieve Plourd. Greg was the middle child of eight children. He attended South Portland schools and pursued a career in carpentry. […]

  • Ruth E. Morrison, 82

    NAPLES — Ruth E. “Honey” Morrison, 82, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Canton, Mass., to Albert and Ruth Lowry. She came to Naples with her husband, George Morrison, and three children in 1965, and immediately embraced the charm and relaxed […]

  • Joseph F. Pyne, 75

    Joseph F. Pyne, 75, of Bridgton, formerly of South Boston and Randolph, Mass., passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Joe was the beloved husband of the late Janis (O’Brien) Pyne. He is survived by his children, Joanne (Pyne) Nelson and her husband Ron, Patrick Pyne, and Karen (Pyne) Pratt and her husband Bill. He […]

  • Frances M. Atwood, 94

    WINDHAM — Frances M. Atwood, 94, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Frances was at her best when surrounded by her loving family whether for the holidays, birthdays or just for a cup of coffee. For those times, she will be greatly missed. Frances was predeceased by a […]

  • Francis E. Gilman, 91

    DOVER, N.H. — Francis E. Gilman, 91, of Rochester, N.H., passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Bellamy Fields in Dover, N.H. after a brief illness. Born July 31, 1926 in Bridgton, he grew up in Bridgton and Lovell. He graduated from Gould Academy and University of Maine. He was a WWII veteran, serving […]

  • Geneva E. Nute, 83

    CASCO — Geneva E. Nute, known as Evelyn by her family and friends, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at the age of 83. Evelyn was the wife of Sgt. Major Everett “Bud” Nute. She was the mother of three sons, Robert, Richard and Roger Nute. She is survived by […]

  • Ralph C. Woodward, 88

    EAST CONWAY, N.H. — A life rich and full ended Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Ralph Clifford “Woody” Woodward, 88, of East Conway, N.H., passed away at Mineral Springs in No. Conway. He was born July 15, 1930, in Bangor, Maine, to Merwyn and Lucille Buck Woodward, but lived the majority of his life in the […]