Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Rilma J. Kempton

    1925–2025 HARRISON & SCARBOROUGH — Rilma J. Kempton, 99, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 22, 2025, following a brief illness at a Scarborough Assisted Living facility.She was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of the late Robert C. and Helen E. Litts. She graduated from Hartford High School, Class of ‘42, and Johnson […]

  • Steven A. Kingsbury

    December 11, 1954 to December 31, 2024 Steven A. Kingsbury, 70, of Harrison passed away on Dec. 31, 2024, with his wife and brother by his side, after a short battle with cancer. Steve was born in Bridgton on Dec. 11, 1954, to Robert and Eulalie Kingsbury of Harrison. He was the youngest of three […]

  • Richard J. Cantin

    NAPLES — Richard J. “Papa” Cantin, 75, of Naples, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at his home in Naples. He was born on Jan. 18, 1949, in Portland, a son of William and Elizabeth (Michaud) Cantin and attended local schools, graduating from Portland High School. Richard was drafted by the U.S. Army after high […]

  • David T. Irving

    NAPLES — David T. Irving, lovingly known as “Grader Dave,” passed away peacefully at his home in Naples, on Jan. 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 6, 1942, in Bridgton, David spent his entire life in Naples, where he became a cherished member of the community. David dedicated over 40 years […]

  • Pamela W. Grant

    Pamela Watkins Grant, 72, of South Casco, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Jan. 27, 2025. Pam was born on June 25, 1952, the daughter of Owen Dana and Dorothy Lucille (Ward) Watkins. She grew up on Thomas Pond in South Casco and attended local schools, being a proud graduate of the first class of […]

  • Ralph F. Guptill

    Ralph Franklin Guptill, 92, of Fryeburg passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Bridgton Hospital, with loving family by his side. He was born in Stow on March 18, 1932, the son of Wallace and Ethel Emerson Guptill. He grew up in Stow, the youngest of four children and only son with three sisters […]

  • Samuel H. Ring Jr.

    SOUTH PARIS — Samuel H. Ring Jr., 73, of Lovell passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at the Market Square Health Care facility. He was born Feb. 23, 1951, in Bridgton, the son of the late Samuel and Rebecca (Emery) Ring. Samuel attended and graduated from Fryeburg Academy and was a well-known painter and […]

  • Dennis L. Moynihan

    December 19, 1952 – January 7, 2025 Dennis L. Moynihan, 72, of Bridgton passed away peacefully at his home in Bridgton on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Dennis was born in Bridgton on Dec. 19, 1952, to parents Lee and Fay (Kilborn) Moynihan. Dennis attended and graduated from Lake Region High School before going on to […]

  • Gail F. Noyes

    January 5, 1955 – December 31, 2024 Gail Frances Noyes, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Dec. 31, 2024. Born on Jan. 5, 1955, in Portland, Gail graduated from Lake Region High School in 1972. She spent much of her adult life raising her two sons in Mesa, Ariz., where she […]

  • James W. Fortier

    James William Fortier, 70, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at CMMC in Lewiston from COVID-19. Jim was born to Richard G. and Lillian M. (Holt) Fortier on Nov. 9, 1954, at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston. He attended schools in Norway, Oxford, and was a 1973 graduatefrom Hamilton High School in New Jersey. […]