Obituaries

Marie Sylviane Margurite (Albert) Haines' life came to a loving close on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished. Many knew her as Sylviane, Sylvie, or Syv. Syv was born in Millinocket, Maine, on August 20, 1934. She was the fourth of six children born to Alma Chasse and Ernest Albert of St. Agatha,...

Elizabeth Mary (Anderson) Bowden, 93, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ross Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 2, 1932, the daughter of Edith L. (Conary) and Harold L. Anderson.
Elizabeth was an active member of the Riverside Chapter#123 Order of the Eastern Star, Arbutus Grange,...

In loving tribute to our extraordinary mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marie Rita (Auclair) Chesley, affectionately known as "Rita," "Mom," and "Mémère," who peacefully transitioned from this world on November 22, 2025.
We come together as those who loved her to celebrate a life illuminated by love,...

Hazel Faye (Barnett) Cassidy of Lubec, Maine, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 11, 1937, to James and Sylvia (Cuniff) Barnett, Hazel lived a life defined by her deep love for family and her gift for creating...

Frances Geraldine "Gerry" (Bradley) Elliott passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, November 24, 2025, at Lakewood Continuing Care with her family by her side. Services for Gerry will be held in the spring. To see Gerry's full obituary, and leave condolences and memories for the family, please visit gallantfh.com.

Linda Ann (Chandlee) DeFroscia, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family December 25, 2025, at a local hospital. She was born February 10, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Burns) Chandlee.
Linda grew up in Philadelphia. In her youth, she enjoyed spending her summers on...

Avis May (Curry) Cantafio, 97, was born May 12, 1928, to George and Viola (Davenport) Curry in Limestone, Maine. She came from a large and loving family and often spoke fondly of her family in a small Maine town surrounded by her many siblings. She passed away Oct. 25, 2025.
Avis graduated from Limestone High School...

Virginia Margaret (Dow) Lister, 99, passed away peacefully at her home on November 13, 2025. She was born May 13, 1926, the daughter of Charlie and Alta (Anderson) Dow.
Virginia graduated from Corinna Union Academy as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1944. A week after graduating from high school Virginia began...

Barbara Jean (Elliott) Piehler, 78, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, under the care of hospice and the staff at Dirigo Pines in Orono, Maine. She was born May 21, 1947, in Taunton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Milton and Elizabeth (Hope) Elliott.
Barbara graduated from Sturdy Memorial Hospital School of...

Marjory A. (Farquhar) Moore, 99, died peacefully May 19, 2026, at KHC surrounded by her family. She was born on January 7, 1927, in Millinocket, the daughter of John C. and Helen (Lewis) Farquhar.
She graduated from Stearns High School, class of 1945. Marjory spent many years volunteering for a variety of...

Priscilla Jane (Finnemore) Nichols was born to Floyd and Mattie (Gould) Finnemore on June 18, 1940, in Caswell Plantation, Maine. She resided in Presque Isle and Winterville, Maine, and North Port, Florida, and died peacefully at Aroostook House of Comfort with her husband by her side on June 29, 2025, (age 85).
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Shelby Winifred (Gerald) Towne Sutherburg passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 - her 76th birthday - in the quiet grace of a life fully lived. She was born on May 23, 1950, in Lincoln, Maine, the sixth of eight children of Helen (Coffin) and Leonard Gerald.
After living in various places, the family settled in...