Obituaries

John "Mac" McLeod, 77, of Somerville, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, in his own home with his son at his side after a quick battle with an aggressive cancer. He was born on November 1, 1948, to Ralph and Joyce McLeod in Bangor, Maine.
John was a Vietnam Combat Veteran who served three tours in the...

A life well lived, Donna Hamilton Ryder, 93, of Veazie, Maine, passed away on July 30, 2026. Donna was born on September 14, 1932, in Rockwood, Maine.
She attended Greenville High School and spent a year at Westbrook College. She went on to raise her family in Veazie, Maine, enjoyed summers at camp on Moosehead Lake...

Join us in celebrating the life of Margaret "Peggy" Campbell at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Abbot Town Hall, 133 Main Rd., Abbot, ME 04406. We would love you to share your stories and favorite memories of Peggy. All are welcome.

Charles William Brooks, 87, and his beloved wife, Jeannine Marie Brooks, 75, passed away within days of each other, reunited in eternal peace after 58 years of marriage. Jeannine passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 23, 2026, and Charlie followed shortly after on July 28, 2026.
Jeannine was born on June...

Patrick Reginald Murray, 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Orrington, Maine, on July 27, 2026. He was born March 27, 1948, in Bangor, Maine, son of the late Joseph and Isabelle Murray.
Dad loved football, whether he was on the field playing or watching from the stands or on the couch, every Sunday. He...

A LIFE VERY WELL LIVED

Jojo McAlary passed away peacefully at Wingate Residences, in Haverhill, MA, her "home away from home" for the last two and a half years, surrounded by family and friends, after a short period of declining health on July 21, 2026. She was two weeks short of her 103 birthday. Born August 8,...

Cheryl H. Leighton, 73, passed away peacefully July 28, 2026, at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born July 13, 1953, in Bristol, Connecticut, the daughter of George R. and Permente (Beaudrou) Hichborn.
Cheryl loved her family fiercely. She had a love for horses and fishing. Cheryl enjoyed...

The family of Lyndon R. Lydick Sr. is saddened to announce the passing of Lindy on March 13, 2026.
He is survived by his children, James Lydick, Jill Valdes, and David Lydick; stepchildren, John Moore, Brenda Rappold, and Marsha Knight; sister, Gail Kelley; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and...

Roger S. Brawn, 89, of Dexter, died peacefully of natural causes on July 22, 2026, at Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dover-Foxcroft. His wife, Judy, and daughter, Kim, were with him, holding his hands. Close family friends happened to arrive minutes later to comfort them and reminisce.
As soon...

Charles Daborn Stublefield II, who was born on February 8, 1964, in Pekin, Illinois, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts, from cancer treatment complications.
He is survived by his brother, Lindsey Boutilier Jr. and spouse, Patricia; nephew, Daryl Willett and spouse, Sheryl; nephew, Jeremy...

Nola Patricia (Hanlon) Connors, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully departed this earthly life to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of William H. Connors for 57 years. Nola was born on January 3, 1948, to Grace Marie (Joyce) and Albert William Martin...

Ada G. Hatch, 96, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at her home in Bar Harbor, Maine, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community. Born on November 20, 1929, to Albert and Tryphena (Higgins) Hanscom II.
Ada was known for her warm smile, gentle spirit, and...