Obituaries

Born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, on December 6, 1941, Earl Clifton "Clif" Boudman II was the only son of Earl and Emily Boudman. A precocious and curious youth, he revealed an early aptitude for art, performance, sport and music - talents that would shape the course of his life. During his years at The Manlius...

Bruce Ross passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 80.
He was predeceased by his parents, Cecil Ross and Esther Ross. He is survived by his wife, Astrid; and his brothers, Larry and Murray.
Bruce was born in 1945 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and immigrated to the U.S. with his parents as a child. He grew up...

Donald Cote, 95, of Somesville passed away peacefully on the morning of January 14, 2026. Don was born on French Island in Old Town on April 14, 1930, the son of Rosanna Baillargeon and Eugene Cote.
He was one of thirteen children, seven girls and six boys. Don described his childhood as "We were poor, but didn't go...

Carol Kitchenka passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 13, 2026, following a courageous fight with leukemia. She was born on June 24, 1939, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Edith and Charles Cain, and is predeceased by her brother, Richard. She is survived by her loving sister, Nancy Baker Haney of...

Charlotte H. Howe passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born December 22, 1935, in Ashland, ME, the daughter of Wayne and Dorothy (West) Robinson.
She attended Garfield Plt. Grade School and Ashland Community High School. She married C. Dean Rafford on April 4, 1953. Together they raised...

Stephen James Look passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2026, at his home in Howland. Stephen was born on December 21, 1959, to Dorothy and James Look of Veazie.
He is survived by his life partner of 27 years, Jacob Massey; four sisters, Debbie, Donna, Jennifer, and Jamie; and 3 sisters-in-law, Heather, Crystal,...

Barbara Ann "Fritzie" Walker passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026, surrounded by beloved family. In formal calculation, she was 97 years old, but in spirit she was a treasure of youthful energy, endless curiosity, boundless kindness, and abundant joy. She made friends wherever she went and kept them...

Norma J. Lowery, age 102 years old, died peacefully at her Monticello home on January 14, 2026. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with services being at 12 p.m. on January 23, 2026, at Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton, Maine. A luncheon will be held after. To share memories and condolences, please visit...

Linda L. Woods, 78, died unexpectedly January 16, 2026, at her Madawaska Lake residence. She was born in Stockholm, August 27, 1947, the daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (Rossignol) Thibodeau.
She was a 1965 graduate of Caribou High School and she married Lloyd Woods on April 15, 1989. Linda was employed by the...

Leona Mae Gagnier, 83, died after a long illness on January 3, 2026, at Genesis Lebanon Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born on June 3, 1942, in Old Town, ME., the 12th of 16 children born to the late John and Isabelle Baker of Old Town.
She was preceded by her husband of 53 years, R. Carl Gagnier of...

Ann L. Giggey died peacefully on January 8, 2026, at her home in Hampden after a long illness. She was 71. Born in Portland on March 15, 1954, Ann was the sole child of Bernard E. and Emma Geraldine (Pelletier) Giggey.
She grew up on Columbia Road in Portland and graduated from Deering High School in 1972. After...

Samuel Cote Keefe passed away on January 14, 2026. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and was a hard worker.
He is remembered by his mother; Janet Keefe; his father; Wade Keefe, and his sisters, Adrianna and Jayden Keefe. Samuel had so much love for his uncle, Adam Keefe; and his cousin, Misty...