Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Gerald A. Ross

    December 24, 1949 — June 13, 2024 Gerald (Gerry) Arthur Ross, adoringly known as “Papa,” left us on the evening of Thursday, June 13th, after a brief, but courageous battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his four loving daughters and devoted wife, as he left this earth at peace. The fourth of six children, […]

  • Normand R. Pelletier

    Normand Roger Pelletier was born in Salem, Mass., on May 25, 1958. Born the son of the late Anita (Ouellette) Pelletier and Real Pelletier, he was the oldest amongst five brothers and sisters — Elaine, Kenny, Janice, and Daniel. The family grew up together in the Castle Hill Neighborhood in Salem and were active in […]

  • Ronald W. Robinson

    Ronald W. Robinson passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. Born November 23, 1940, in Bridgton, to Wendall and Bessie Robinson, Ronald was raised in Bridgton and attended Bridgton schools. While serving in the Army, he met and married his wife Odette (Bodin) Robinson in France. He […]

  • Sherman L. Lahaie Jr.

    1942-2024 FALMOUTH — Sherman Louis Lahaie Jr. was born February 26, 1942, in Lewiston, son of Sherman and Mary (Dexter) Lahaie. Educated in Lewiston schools, Sherman graduated from Maine Central Institute, University of Maine, and obtained multiple academic advanced degrees. After graduation, Sherm served with the Navy as areservist in the North Atlantic. He worked […]

  • Maxine D. Palmer

    Maxine Durgin Palmer died peacefully at home on June 16, 2024, after a life well lived. She was born in Portland, August 6, 1933, daughter of Robert and Katherine Paul Durgin. She grew up in Naples, and was graduated from Bridgton High School in 1951. In 1953, she married Carlton Palmer, and they enjoyed over […]

  • Estes graveside service

    Graveside services for Roland and Rose Estes will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Webberbrook Cemetery in Oxford. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. 

  • Celebration of Life, Cathy Palmer

    A celebration of life honoring Cathy Palmer will be held on Friday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton. Parking at rear of church. Although we’re all grieving, let’s take some time to be grateful for the years we had together. Come prepared to […]

  • Byron D. Chute

    SOUTH CASCO — Byron Daniel Chute, 75, of South Casco, died Friday afternoon, May 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in South Casco on Oct. 8, 1948, to Leander and Ann (Shane) Chute. He attended elementary school locally and went on to graduate from Hampden Dubose Academy, a […]

  • Susan L. Searles-Gazza

    Susan L. (Maxfield) Searles- Gazza, 74, of Harrison passed away peacefully with her children by her side on June 4, 2024, at Bridgton Hospital. Born August 9, 1949, in Portland, daughter of Delmore and Barbara (Millett) Maxfield, a lifelong resident of Harrison, she graduated from Bridgton High School, Class of 1967. Susan was a loving […]

  • Jane Dutton

    FRYEBURG — Jane Dutton, 71, passed away peacefully in the comforts of her home, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, June 3, 2024. Jane was the devoted, loving wife of 54 years to Jim Dutton. Their marriage was filled with joy, love and unwavering commitment to each other. They en-joyed many activities, travel, and adventures […]