Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Martha Clark

    Martha Clark of Bridgton passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born on Nov. 3, 1944, in El Paso, Tex. Martha’s father was apilot in the Armed Services, whose plane was shot down in 1945 andhis remains were never recovered. Several years later, Martha’s mom,Martha, remarried, and Gerald (Johnny) Franklin adopted Martha. Johnny […]

  • Elizabeth Van Dyk

    Elizabeth Van Dyk, 90, of Ellsworth, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the Woodlands Memory Care in Bridgton. Born to Frank Van Dyk and Radia Tilstra Van Dyk, January 31, 1933, in Hawthorne, N.J. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents and sisters, Kathleen Sikkema, Mildred Wood, and grandson Brett Thibodeau. She is survived by […]

  • William D. Allen

    William D. Allen, 75, of Denmark, and formerly of Upton, Mass., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vt., surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Pamela (Craib) Allen, who died in 2015. Born in Indiana, Pa., he was a son […]

  • Brian Manchester

    CANTON — Brian Manchester, age 75, of Bridgton, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Pinnacle Healthcare facility in Canton, Maine. He was born April 9, 1948, in Bridgton, the son of the late Charlotte Prentice. Brian attended and graduated from Bridgton High School, the class of 1968. He joined the United States […]

  • Wanda Ward-MacLean

    In Loving Memory of Wanda Ward-MacLean June 7, 1959 – June 30, 2023 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Wanda, a cherished friend, sister, athlete, educator, and coach. She peacefully left this world on June 30, 2023, surrounded by the love and presence of her closest friends. Born on June 7, […]

  • Jean N. Hall

    LEWISTON — Jean N. Hall, 88, of Sweden, passed away on Monday June 19, 2023, with her family by her side at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born June 15, 1935, in Waldwick, N.J., a daughter of the late Albert and Louisa (Franz) Huhn. Jean married Richard Hall on April 23, […]

  • Victor S. Rich

    Victor Scott Rich, 68, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Auburn, on January 28, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1954, in Paris, France, the son of Hubert (Raymond) and Lillian Myra (Rand) Rich. Victor graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1972. He then served in the United States Navy for […]

  • Bill Browne graveside service

    A graveside service celebrating the life of Bill Browne will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. The service will be held, rain or shine, at the North Bridgton Cemetery, Sweden Road, North Bridgton. Arrangements are being handled by Chandler Funeral Home, (207) 647-5502. A reception will follow the service.

  • George R. Webb

    AUBURN — George R. Webb, 90, of Casco died of natural causes June 24, 2023, at the Androscoggin Home and Hospice House in Auburn Maine. Bob was born on September 23, 1932, in Casco, to Philip and Dorothy Webb. He attended high school at Pennel Institute in Gray, and joined the Marines upon graduating. He […]

  • David P. Morton

    CASCO — David Preston Morton, 68, of Casco passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family camped out on the living room floor on June 25, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with a rare and aggressive type of kidney cancer. Born 1955 in Portland to George P. and Marion (Pike) Morton. Initially living […]