WATERFORD — Charles David Bigonski passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 1, 1943, in Portland, a son of Stephen V. Bigonski Sr. and Eleanor (Allen) Willey. After graduating from Norway High School in 1961 he jo…
Kathy P. Terhune, 71, of Naples, Maine, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away December 23, 2025. She will be remembered for her intelligence, warmth, understanding, and kindness.
Lewiston — Kenneth Towne of Bridgton passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Kenny grew up in South Bridgton on his family’s dairy farm where he learned hard work, perseverance and long days as a way of life. He continued to live a life defined by service, hard work and a deep…
Brunswick — Karen Kilborn Cabot, 84, of Brunswick and Monhegan Island, Maine, died peacefully in her sleep due to complications of Parkinson’s disease on February 18, 2026, surrounded by her children.
RAYMOND — Barbara Jean Flickinger, 88, of Raymond, died Sunday afternoon, February 15, 2026, at Country Village Assisted Living in Casco.
Life-long Naples resident E. Clinton Plummer, left this life on February 13, 2026. Clint was known, respected, and loved by many and will be missed dearly. Born on May 22, 1934, to Elmer and Bessie Plummer, he attended Naples schools.
Leslie (Les) Richard Grant, 88, of South Casco.
Donald G. Campos, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with his loving and devoted wife by his side.
Robert “Dan” Daniel Franz, 75, of Bridgton passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on January 16, 1951, to Judith and Richard Blue. Dan was later adopted by John Franz.
HARRISON — Mabel I. (Qualey) Heino, 91, of Harrison passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her home. She was born in Casco on February 14, 1934, to parents Martin and Persis (Nutting) Qualey.
Jeffrey Roberts, 86, of Bluffton, S.C., passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at home as he had wished. He was surrounded by love, the classical music he adored, and in the company of Ted Haslam, his partner and best friend for the last 10 years.
BROWNFIELD — It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our father, Ernest A. Perreault Sr., 89, on February 5, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born September 21, 1936, to the late Ernest J. and Blanche L. (Charest) Perreault in Somersworth, N.H. The family moved to Bro…
Wilmington, DEL. — Caroline Nason Bither, 90, died February 2, 2026, in Wilmington, Del. She was born October 9, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine, and raised in Auburn, Maine, where the family heating and plumbing business was located. She was the daughter of Harry E. Nason Sr. and Harriet Files Nas…
Robert E. Morse, 70, of Fryeburg, passed away in Portland at the Seaside Healthcare facility on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving daughter and companion who never left his side. He was born on September 27, 1955, in Portland, and a loving son of Charles and Jean (Hybe…
Yarmouth — Robert E. Libby, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Brentwood Center. He was born on March 28, 1937, in Bridgton, a son of the late Clarence and Abbie (Bryant) Libby. He attended the local school system and went on to become a foreman for the Sebago shoe shop in …
LOVELL – Norma C. “Sunshine” King was born in Newton, Mass., on May 31, 1930, and resided in Lovell for many years. She passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the joyous age of 95 years.
Eric Carl Marston lived from May 23, 1948 to Jan. 21, 2026. He lived a very long life. Eric served in the Air Force as a security dog handler from 1967-1971. He married his lifelong partner of 54 years Marguerite (Peggy) in 1971. Eric worked here in Bridgton after his time in the service, wo…
Whitney L. Lesure passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. Born on February 6, 1959, in Cambridge, Mass., Whit spent the last 44 years as a basketball coach and mentor to hundreds of student athletes across prep school and college programs, including the last 29 years at Bridgton Academy…
Jeffrey L. Hanscom Sr., 71, of Bridgton, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, after a period of declining health.
Jean Shirley (Wentz) Cressy, 90, of Fryeburg, Maine, passed away on January 7 at her home with family nearby.
Phyllis Valerie (Holmes) Moulton passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at Bridgton Hospital surrounded by loved ones, after a short-lived battle with an ailment that took her life. Born on February 14, 1935, in Bridgton, Maine, to Harvard and Dorothy Holmes, the second of two daughters.
Jean Shirley (Wentz) Cressy, 90, of Fryeburg, Maine, passed away on January 7 at her home with family nearby.
Frederick (Fred) Ernest Stuart Jr. quietly passed away on January 5, 2026, in Stuart, Fla. He was 97.
Richard, “Dick” Litz, 93, died peacefully with his wife, Madelyn and family by his side. He was born in Alameda, California, in 1932, to Alice and Jack Litz.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lou-Ann (Bumpus) Murray 79, on December 28, 2025. Passing peacefully at home surrounded by family. A beloved mother, sister, and friend, Lou-Ann left us too soon.
Edward “Ned” Stevens Allen, 71, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on October 1, 1954, in Portland, the fourth child of the late Neal and Alice (Gamage) Allen Jr.
HARRISON — Liane Muller, 67, of Harrison, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on December 16, 2025, following a battle with cancer.
Linda L. Robicheau, 78, of Harrison, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born on June 8, 1947, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, a daughter of George A. and Verna Wormwood Jr.
Richard Sens, 91, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris. He was born on February 2, 1934, in Freeport, New York, a son of Joseph and Alwine (Krusen) Sens.
Jacqueline B. “Jackie” Leeman, 73, of Casco, died Christmas morning, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born on June 21, 1952, in Portland, a daughter of Claude and Evelyn (Dubovy) Beaulieu.
Arlene Reynolds Walker, 91, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at The Commons Memory Care facility in Orlando, Fla.
Meryl J. Watson, 80, of Naples, passed away peacefully early Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, at Bella Point in Bridgton.
CASCO — Ryan A. Thoits, 35, of Casco, died early Monday morning, December 8, 2025, at Bridgton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Lymphoma cancer.
Jeanne Fleming Kobrock passed away peacefully at Atria Harborhill in East Greenwich, R.I. on December 5, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born in Scranton, Pa., the daughter of William and Mary Mann Fleming. She graduated from Grier School, Tyrone, Pa. and received a BA in political science f…
Janet Watkins Love, a devoted mother, wife, sister, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 22, 1933, in Boston, Mass., Janet was the cherished daughter of Charles and Carolyn Gibbons. Janet grew up in Maplewood, N.J., where she graduated from Columbia High Schoo…
Bridgton – Karen M. (Chabotte) Murphy, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Woodland Memory Care. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services 8 Elm St Bridgton, www.chandlerfunerals.com
Ronald Taylor McAllister, 87, of Center Lovell, Maine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
PARSONSFIELD — John David Morrill, “JD” or “David,” passed away from complications of Powassan Virus on Saturday November 22, 2025, after fighting many courageous battles with kidney and heart issues.
CASCO — Robin L. Williams, 65, a lifelong resident of Casco, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday evening, November 27, 2025.
Bridgton — Juanita Jacqueline (Chamberlain) Chute, 92, of Bridgton, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born on September 2, 1933, in Patten, Maine, to Leon and Delia (Souve) Chamberlain, Juanita dedicated her life to serving God and building community through faith, music, an…
Gerard M. “Bud” LeBlanc, 83, of Hanson, Mass., died on November 18, 2025. Gerard was raised in Rockland and resided in Hanson for 54 years. He graduated with honors from Rockland High School in 1960. After high school, Gerard joined The American Waterski Association and competed in waterski …
Greatly Loved and Deeply Missed
Ronald Edward Guthenberg, 88, recently of Peabody, Mass., and more formerly of Bridgton, and previously of Boxford, Mass., died Friday November 7, 2025, with his son, Brant and daughter, Karen by his side. Born and raised in the Bronx to the late Edward and Florence (Krus) Guthenberg, he was…
Ralph “Weasel” Wentworth – The man, the myth, the legend.
Deantha Marie (Nason) Warner, 61, of Bridgton, passed away unexpectedly at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on October 26, 2025. She was born on a military base in Paris, France, on December 29, 1963, the daughter of Dana Nason Sr. and Frances V. Flint.
Paul S. Woodfin, age 92, passed away peacefully at Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass., on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia “Ginny” (Day) Woodfin, with whom he had shared many wonderful years of marriage prior to her passing in 2019.
PORTLAND — Dianne “DeeDee” Waugh passed peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Born on April 2, 1954, DeeDee was the first of five children born to Waldamar and Jacqueline (Bowen) Waugh. DeeDee grew up in Portland, Westbrook and Casco. She graduated with …
Michael A. Lee, 63, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home in Bridgton.
Audrey J. MacIntyre, 92, of North Bridgton, and Vancouver, WA, died on October 31 at home.
BROWNFIELD — Eugene A. “Beetle” Burnell, 90, of Brownfield, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Dean Roy Trafford, 61, of Bridgton, passed away on October 27, 2025, following complications from heart surgery. He was born in Lewiston Maine, to the late Virginia and Donald Trafford.
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WATERFORD — Charles David Bigonski passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 1, 1943, in Portland, a son of Stephen V. Bigonski Sr. and Eleanor (Allen) Willey. After graduating from Norway High School in 1961 he jo…
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Senior captain Collin Varney has consistently been the top finisher for the Lake Region boys’ alpine ski team this winter. This was no different for Collin at the Western Maine Conference Championships.
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CL w10 Welcoming Katrina Paglierani and Karen Harding to the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce Board

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