Archive for ‘Obituaries’

  • Thomas W. Baseler

    Thomas Woods Baseler, 84, a longtime resident of Hancock Pond in Denmark, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Lewiston. He was born on Aug. 17, 1939 in Hartford, Conn. Surviving relatives include his wife, Karin Baseler of Denmark; daughter, Heidi Baseler of York, England; son, Eric Baseler of Denmark; brother, Robert Baseler of […]

  • Ryne W. Varney

    CAPE NEDDICK – Ryne W. Varney, 39, of Cape Neddick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 11, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on April 4, 1985, he was the son of Robert Varney of Denmark and Tamra (Flagg) Warner of Vista, Calif. Ryne attended Lake Region High School and Syracuse Universityand […]

  • Timothy G. Porta

    SOUTH CASCO — Timothy (Timmy, Tim, Dad, PopPop) Gene Porta died on July 8, 2024 with the love of his life, Joan, by his side. Tim was born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to parents Gene and Grace on March 13, 1944. He grew up a “hotel kid”, moving often as his parents’ careers demanded. At […]

  • Jane D. O’Rourke

    DENMARK- Jane D. O’Rourke (Paradis), 82, of Denmark, ME passed away at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway after suffering a stroke on the morning of July 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters. Jane was born in Waterbury, Conn. on December 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Raymond E. Paradis and Elizabeth A. Paradis […]

  • John J. Laramee

    John J. Laramee, 75, of Bridgton, formerly of Milford and Acton, Mass., died Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024 at the Woodlands of Bridgton Memory Care facility in Bridgton. He was born on May 11, 1949, in Worcester, Mass. A son of Alphonse A. and Leona M. (Gosselin) Laramee. John attended St. John’s High School in […]

  • Sergei Kolesnik

    Sergei Viacheslavovich Kolesnik, 34, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, leaving behind cars he didn’t test drive, breweries he didn’t visit, and concerts and comedy shows he didn’t have the chance to attend. Sergei is survived by his incredibly supportive long-term partner in crime, Carolyn, who was the love of his life […]

  • Robert P. Bell

    FRYEBURG – Robert “Bob” Paul Bell passed away on June 27, 2024, at the age of 69 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Bell of Fryeburg; his sons Eric Bell and wife Katie of North Yarmouth, James Bell of Freeport, and Danny Simpson of […]

  • William H. O’Neil

    William H. O’Neil, 74, passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Bridgton Hospital with his loving wife by his side.   Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in the Forest Hills Cemetery in Bridgton with a celebration of his life following at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot […]

  • Celebration of Life, Frank Johnston

    A Celebration of Life for Frank Johnston will be held at Pleasant Mountain Presbyterian Church, 30 North High Street, Bridgton, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. Please join us to remember this beloved friend and longtime resident of Bridgton. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!

  • Margaret A. Gibson

    Margaret Ann Gibson formerly of Waterford, died peacefully in her sleep in St. Augustine, Fla., on May 14, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in England on May 3, 1938, the daughter of Henry and Ethel Dale. She was the middle daughter of five children. Margaret grew up outside of London, […]