Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Norman D. McKenney, 92

    NORTH BALDWIN — Norman D. McKenney, 92, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, February 27, 2021, joining his beloved wife Pearl, daughter Jean, grandson Michael’s open arms, along with many other family members and friends. He would have arrived sooner but he was holding out for the Boston Post Cane and to take out […]

  • Ronald G. Oberg, 84

    SOUTH HIRAM — Ronald G. Oberg, 84, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born in Bridgton on April 18, 1936, and attended the University of Maine at Orono, where he obtained a master’s degree in teaching. Ron achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. He taught mathematics at […]

  • Andrew M. Norkin, 57

    DENMARK — Andrew M. Norkin, 57, son of the late Paul J. Norkin and Florence K. Norkin, brother of the late Peter Norkin, all of Connecticut, was born in 1963 and resided for the last 22 years in Denmark. He died on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. He is survived by his lovely caring wife, Joy; his […]

  • Rose M. Spiller, 93

    RAYMOND – Rose M. Spiller, 93, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.  She was born Oct. 5, 1927, in Orrington, Conn. Rose grew up in the Bangor area and was a 1946 graduate of Bangor High School. She enjoyed long careers with both the Portland Press Heraldand the New England Telephone Company. […]

  • Linda J. Stella, 77

    LEWISTON — Linda Jean Stella passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Linda was born August 31, 1943, in Medford, Mass., and was the youngestof six children. As a young woman, she worked at the Schraffts CandyFactory in Chelsea, Mass., until she got married and began raisinga family. The […]

  • John B. Drew, 56

    RAYMOND — John “Grumpa” B. Drew, 56, passed unexpectedly at his home in the early hours of Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.  He was born in Portland on July 14, 1964, the son of Frank D. Drew Sr. and the late Christine M. Drew. John spent most of his life as a diesel mechanic, as well […]

  • Roberta I. Blood, 44

    LOVELL — Roberta Irene Blood, 44, of Lovell, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at Bridgton Hospital.  She is survived by her loving parents, Roderick and Jennifer Blood of Lovell; sister, Patricia Blood; and brother, Merton Blood.  She loved to cook and craft. Prior to her illness, she owned several successful businesses. She also […]

  • Robert W. Downing, 87

    Robert W. Downing, 87, of Denmark, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.     Bob was born in Waltham, Mass. on June 12, 1933, the son of Roy and Geraldine Downing. Upon graduating from Waltham High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Arcadia. Bob […]

  • Wayne G. Sanborn, 84

    Wayne G. Sanborn, 84, of Bridgton passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 with his beloved wife, Pam, by his side after suffering complications from Covid-19.  Born in Bridgton on July 20, 1936, Wayne grew up in the same house on Cottage Street, the only son of Charlie, a mechanic at Staley […]

  • Rudolph J. Kroc, 79

    Rudolph (Rudy) Joseph Kroc, 79, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 20212.   Rudy was born in Excelsior, Minn. on Sept. 3, 1941. After high school, Rudy attended the University of Minnesota and eventually joined the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Maine, he married Sharon Ann Brown, and lived on Thompson’s Point in Naples, where […]