Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Norma M. Vivian, 94

    Norma May (Duckworth) Vivian, 94, died peacefully at home on September 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born in Pawtucket, R.I., on May 17, 1927, to Alice and Arthur Duckworth. She attended Pawtucket West High School, where she met the love of her life, Bob Vivian. She graduated in 1945. Norma and […]

  • Scott E. Brill, 60

    Scott Eugene Brill, a lifelong resident of Bridgton, passed away due to a stroke, on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. At Scott’s request, his organs were donated to the New England Donor Service. He was born at the Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital on March 23, 1961. His parents were Gordon W. and Eugenie R. (Graffam) Brill. […]

  • Geary W. Smith, 66

    Geary Wayne Smith — a man beloved by family and friends — died peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Bridgton May 27, 1955, Geary was the eldest of three sons to Beverly (nee Valley) and Donald Smith. He enjoyed his large extended maternal […]

  • Robert A. Bean, 68

    CASCO — Robert A. “Beanie” Bean, 68, of Casco, died Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021, at his home in Casco, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 16, 1953, in Lewiston, a son of Perley and Ruth (Fifield) Bean. He graduated from Edward Little High School and as a young man worked […]

  • Edward Niemi, 87

    Edward Niemi of Norway Maine passed away Sept. 15, 2021, at Hospice House in Auburn. He was born on October 17, 1933, in Norway, Maine, son of Arvo and Gladys (Damon) Niemi. He attended schools in Waterford and Norway. He farmed over 100 acres in Waterford and operated a farmstand in Bridgton for many years. […]

  • Geneva A. Anderson, 88

    NORTH SEBAGO — Geneva A. Anderson, 88, of North Sebago, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn from complications of a stroke.  She was born in Hiram on May 7, 1933, as Geneva Alice McLaughlin, daughter of Lewis McLaughlin and Grace Harding McLaughlin. She was educated at Mt. Cutler […]

  • Karen Busch, 66

    CASCO — Karen Busch, 66, died at home on Sept. 9, 2021 following a brief illness. Karen was born on Nov. 15, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pa. She grew up in central Florida, then moved to Roseland, Fla., where she devotedly cared for her beloved grandmother, Betty Wilson, until her passing. She was dedicated to Harris […]

  • Edward Busch, 76

    CASCO — Edward Busch, 76, passed away at home after a brief illness, with his wife, Karen, by his side on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Ed was born in West Hempstead, N.Y., to Edward and Anna Busch. He attended West Hempstead High and Hofstra University. Ed began his career in marketing in New York and […]

  • Lawrence M. Merrifield Jr., 73

    NAPLES — Lawrence M. Merrifield, Jr., 73, of Naples, passed away on Thursday morning, Sept. 9, 2021 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with his wife by his side. Larry was born on Nov. 20, 1947, in Portland, the son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Perces (Phinney) Merrifield. He attended Gorham schools and […]

  • Gail D. Mitchell

    Gail D. Mitchell of South Bridgton lost her five-month battle with colon cancer on August 26, 2021. Throughout her illness, Gail was strong and stayed positive, regardless of the many additional health issues that arose during her bout with cancer. All that knew her would remember Gail as a loving, creative, kind and thoughtful person […]