Mari L. Nelson-Fernald, 69, of Naples, died unexpectedly on May 28, 2026, at her home in Naples.

Donna Marie Shannon, 65, of Osteen, Fla., formerly of Maine, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She shared more than 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jim. She was the proud mother of Casey and Koryn an…

Ann Marie Ruel, 67, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 16, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1958, in Peoria, Illinois. After 13 years in remission, cancer returned, and she faced it with the same strength and determination that defined her life.

Leslie Ann Hill, of Bridgton Maine, passed away on May 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after a short illness.

NAPLES — Lawrence “Larry” Anton, 83, of Naples, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Naples.

Norway — Deborah L. Hall-Wisse, 65, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, May 18, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on March 30, 1961, in Waterville, a daughter of Albert and Marilyn (Miller) Hall. 

Daniel Elton Flanagin, 51, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, with his sister Evon by his side following a long illness. He was born on March 12, 1975, in Westbrook, the son of Ronald Flanagin and Mary (Fountaine) Wolfe.

Portland — Adam P. Berry, 65, of Fryeburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday May 7, 2026, at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Lewiston, a son of Peter and Ruth Jane (Paton) Berry.  

HARRISON — Kaye Ann Sykes (Norton) 85, of Harrison, passed away peacefully after a life dedicated to education, community, family, and the arts.

With broken hearts and endless love, we share the passing of Kyle R. Lunn, 34, of Casco, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, whose life touched so many people in unforgettable ways.

Vesta E. Libby, 84, of Naples, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Market Square Health Care Center in South Paris. She was born in Naples on February 8, 1942, the daughter of Henry W. Flagg and Hazel (Gurney) Flagg.

Arlene Grace Learned, 84, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home in Bridgton.

NEW GLOUCESTER — Clifford Wilbur Skillings passed away on April 26,2026.   

On March 25, 2026, Marilyn Towne ("Spike"), 73, breathed her last earthly breath in Goodyear, Ariz. She passed away due to complications from a stroke.

CASCO — Nancy Ruth Leach of Casco, born on August 4, 1934, daughter of Phillip and Dorothy Webb, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026.

Perry Van Rensselaer Skinner Martin spent 70 summers on Long Lake in Bridgton, moving to Maine year-round in 2020. She loved the lake and was known for her long daily swims. She also enjoyed gardening (especially daffodils and colorful flowers), tennis, poetry, nature and reading. She enjoye…

Carolyn Paradise Wentworth passed away April 19, 2026, at the age of 95 in Venice, Fla. She was born May 10, 1930, in Auburn, Mass., to Albert (Jack) and Ruth Paradise.

HARRISON — Donald M. Paul Sr. passed away in his home surrounded by family on April 21, 2026. He was born during a hurricane on September 14, 1938, to Donald and Edith (Millett) Paul. He married the love of his life, Beverley on October 21, 1993.

Susan Elizabeth Weist Van Dehey, 87, of Waterford, died peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Norway, Maine, with devoted friend Marlene Fillebrown by her side. Sue’s brother in Florida, Carl “Ket” Weist, assisted her journey by singing In the Garden to her over the phone. Sue is survived by her …

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…