Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Lucien R. (Cookie) Gosselin

    Lucien R. (Cookie) Gosselin, 76, passed away on Feb. 10, 2025, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Cookie was a longtime resident of both Harrison and Sebago before moving to his forever home overlooking Bigelow Preserve in Eustis. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucien and Georgette Gosselin. Cookie is loved by […]

  • William H. Nason Jr.

    NORTH SEBAGO — William (Bill/Billy) Henry Nason, 83, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025, after a bravely accepted battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Bill was born in North Sebago, on June 19, 1941, at home, to William Henry Nason Sr. and Marian Dolloff Nason on the Sandy […]

  • Judith P. Ryan

    1937 – 2025 PORTLAND — Judith Paine Ryan, lately of The Cedars in Portland, and a longtime resident of Lovell, Maine, died on January 28, 2025. Judy was an accomplished sportswoman who still holds basketball scoring records at her alma maters 70 years after she set them. Had the WNBA existed earlier, she would have […]

  • George T. Drisko Jr.

    George T. Drisko Jr., 87, of Bridgton died at his home on Thursday, January 16th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bridgton, June 12, 1937, the son of George T. Sr. and Avis Lamont Drisko. He graduated from Bridgton High School in the Class of 1955. He continued his education at SMVTI, […]

  • 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 […]