Rita Pauline (Mycko) LaMountain was born in Holden, Mass., on July 19, 1931. She was the eighth of nine children born to Ignacy Mycko and Zofia (Cydzik) Mycko, who emigrated to the U.S. from Eastern Europe. Despite losing her mother when she was only seven, Rita was a most amazing mother to …

Chuck was born in Worcester, Mass., on October 30, 1951. On the eve of Halloween, known as “Devils Night,” children and adults alike gather to pull pranks, hijinks and perform devilish deeds. There could be no more appropriate day for Chuck’s birth. He was raised in Worcester and the family …

Lillian Chaplin, also known as Scrammie, and “Grandma Jesus” passed on October 27, 2025, at age 79 after suffering a stroke. She was born at her grandparent’s house in North Bridgton on May 24, 1946. She was the daughter of Robert and Doris ( Day ) Allen. She attended local schools and gradu…

Coleen Ann Stuart (née Coleen A. Cooke), born July 30, 1955, in Long Island, N.Y., passed away after a life defined by warmth, resilience, and deep devotion to family and friends.

PORTLAND — Edwin L. Gardner, 72, of Harrison died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Maine Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones after a long illness.

Gerald Keith Parker of Harrison, Maine, died March 24, 2026, in a Chicago Hospital. He was born in Gloucester, Mass., on December 19, 1946 to Sydney Parker, M.D., and Zelda Rosen Parker. Jerry graduated from Gloucester High School in 1964, where he was active in ROTC and the band. He graduat…

Raymond — Evelyn C. (Delan) Sawin, 98, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at home with her loving nephew Robert by her side. She was born on January 18, 1928, in Raymond, a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Berry) Delan.

Jacqueline A. Colella passed away peacefully at Stephens Memorial Hospital with her family by her side on March 30, 2026.

Robert L. Wyman Jr., 66, of Oxford, passed away on March 23, 2026, at the Woodlands memory care center in Bridgton. He was born in Beaufort, South Carolina, on September 18, 1959, the son of Robert and Anne Wyman.

Gloria Jean Fillebrown, 81, of Bridgton, died early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at her home in Bridgton, with her family by her side.

WATERFORD — Linda M. Allen, 76, of Waterford, died Monday morning, March 23, 2026, at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn.

A celebration of life for Whitney “Whit” L. Lesure will be held on Friday, April 10 at 2 p.m. at Bridgton Academy’s Chalmers Ice Arena, 36 Hancock Drive, Bridgton. All are welcome to attend in remembrance of Coach Whit Lesure.

CASCO — John “Scott” Hayward, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, born on Sept. 16, 1948, passed away on March 20, 2026, leaving behind a life well and fully lived.

Wayne Richard Graffam, 76, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Keeling, Va. Born on June 4, 1949, in Maine, Wayne lived a life filled with dedication to his family, his work, and his many passions. 

CASCO — Dennis Burton Wetmore, 78, passed away on March 21, 2026. Born on November 7, 1947, Dennis lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his work, and his country.

Robert Ryan, a resident of Bridgton for many recent years (known as Bob or, among his English family, as Rob), died on March 7, 2026, in hospice after a long struggle with declining health. He is survived by his wife Barbara Burns Ryan, by nephew David Ryan and wife Gill, and their children,…

Emma Grace Sens, 90, of Bridgton, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Bridgton, surrounded by her loving family.

Martha Ruth Matilda Leino of Harrison, Maine, passed away at her home with loved ones by her side on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was just nine days short of her 92nd birthday.

Paul Earl Keef, 71, passed away on March 10, 2026, at his home in Sweden, Maine. He was born on June 2, 1954, in Meriden, Conn., to Frank and Jean Keef.

Norway — Joanne A. Bulla, 82, of Harrison passed away peacefully at Norway Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Norway, Maine, on Saturday. March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan Marie (McCarthy) Newton, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, just one month shy of her 93rd birthday. Joan Marie was born an identical twin with her sister Jean Mary on April 2, 1933, in Little Falls, N.Y., to her parents Robert and Elizabeth (Costello) McCarthy. She joined her…

Hooker is dead, to begin with. There is no doubt about that. Born Richard Matthew Hook on November 6, 1927, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, “Hooker” — as he was universally proclaimed — died March 1, 2026, attended by family at his beloved farm on Hio Ridge Road, exactly where he wanted to be.

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.

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.

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.