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, […]

Raynor D. Caplan

Raynor Doris Caplan (Bornstein), 93, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. Beloved wife of 72 years of childhood sweetheart Hubert Caplan; loving mother of Susan Caplan and husband Michael Kazenel of Canton, Jeanne Val and husband Luc Bernard Val of Milton, and Donna Caplan of Kauai. Loving grandmother of Kala Hagopian; Melanie Kazenel and […]

Linda M. Havelka

Linda Mae Havelka, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully June 20, 2024. Her final days were spent in the warmth and embrace of loving family. Her illness was unexpected; her end came too soon. Her passing will be deeply felt by loved ones near and far. Linda will be terribly, terribly missed. Linda’s life and […]

William Shelley

William “Bill” Shelley, 75, died Nov. 25, 2023. As a young man, Bill was very involved with the Bridgton & Saco River two-foot railroad. His interests expanded into a vast memorabilia collection of the Bridgton & Saco River Railroad. Currently, the collection is on display at the Bridgton Historical Society Museum.

Stanley J. Brown

SWEDEN — Stanley J. Brown, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Landing in Cape Elizabeth. He was born December 4, 1928, in Unity N.H. The second eldest son of four born to Harrison and Josephine (Goewey) Brown. Growing up he worked at a farm while going to Stevens High School. After graduating […]

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 […]

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