2026 Obituaries

Nancy Mable Valiente (née Leeman), affectionately known throughout her church community as Sister Nancy, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 72 in Lewiston, Maine.

Nancy was born on April 6, 1954, in Lewiston, and grew up in Oxford. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Leeman and was one of seven children. She is survived by her brothers, Richard Leeman, Gordon Leeman and Steven Leeman, and her sister, Dorothy Nurmi. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Leeman, and her brother, Peter Leeman.

After meeting her husband, Irving Valiente, the ever-adventurous Nancy moved to New York City in the mid-1970s. She and Irving were married in 1980 and together built a loving home, welcoming their two sons. In 1995, they returned to Maine, where Nancy continued to devote her life to her faith, her family, and serving those around her.

John C. Moulton, 74, passed away on July 1, 2026, at his beloved, octagonal home in Harpswell, Maine. He was the son of Catherine and Ralph Moulton of Norway, Maine, and lived a life marked by curiosity, creativity, and a readiness for adventure.

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Stanley L Libby Jr, age 70, On June 30, 2026, passed away peacefully with loving family at his side. He was receiving care at the Hawthorne House in Freeport Maine for about 1 year. He is the beloved son of Stanley L and Marion S Libby, predeceased and from Freeport.

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  Vaughan M. Jones, 76, of Durham, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2026, surrounded by his loving relatives.
   Vaughan was born on June 6, 1950. He was the son of the late Allan Jones and Jacqueline Jones. Throughout his life, Vaughan was known for his hardworking nature, generous spirit, and his ability to make friends wherever he went.

Lewiston-Monita (Pratt) Ducharme of Winthrop, born in Lewiston, Maine, passed away at D'Youville Pavilion on June 26, 2026 at the age of 79.

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Bridgton-Celina Ann Miner, 86, died on June 19, 2026, after a brief illness.

She was born in Lewiston on January 8, 1940. 

Edwin “Rod” Wilson, 74, passed away in his home on June 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lewiston, Maine, on July 1, 1951, to Edwin Wilson and Lucille Bell (Wilson) LaFrance, Rod was raised in Sabattus and remained deeply connected to his Maine roots throughout his life.

Darrell Overmiller of Topsham, Maine, passed on the evening of June 11th after battling a long illness.

Born in Damariscotta, Darrell attended Morse High School in Bath. An exceptionally talented Metal Fabricator, he owned and operated Overmiller Metal Fab in West Bath for many years.

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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of June I. Fuller, a beloved soul whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. June passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the Hospice House in Auburn, Maine, surrounded by the love of her dear ones. Her journey, marked by kindness and an unwavering generosity, began in Lewiston, Maine, on September 11, 1955.

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MONMOUTH — Wesley Danforth, 71, passed away on June 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of outdoor adventure, deep resilience, and a profound love for his family.

Louise G Poulin, 83 years old of Lewiston died peacefully on June 14,2026 at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn with her loving family by her side.

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Richard Patrick Paaso, 84, of Hanover, died on June 13th, 2026, at The Woodlands Memory Care Center of Lewiston

Born, March 23rd, 1942, to Barbara Bushey and Mr. Paaso in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Patricia Janet Ayotte, 74, of Lisbon, Maine, passed away at home on June 9th, surrounded by the deep love of her family. Born in Lewiston on December 23, 1951, she was the daughter of Bertrand and Angela Bonneau.

Pat's greatest joy in life was her family; her world truly revolved around the people she loved. A warm and generous host, her home was always filled with laughter and an abundance of delicious food—no one ever left her table hungry.

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George Almon Fogg

George A. Fogg, 93 of Auburn, Maine died May 29, 2026 at Clover Manor in Auburn.

Born on the family farm at Fogg’s Corner in Greene, Maine, on July 15, 1932, the son of George E. Fogg and Nellie S. Fogg (Wright).

He attended Greene schools, Jordan Grammar of Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High

School in 1951. He furthered his education and graduated from SMVTI in 1962 and worked nearly 30 years for AT&T, Long Lines in Springfield, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine.

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Bilodeau, Marc D, 62 of Auburn, ME passed January 24, 2026.  Graveside services Monday, June 22 at Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME at 12 noon.

Neil Oscar Tikander, 78 of West Paris passed away on June 6, 2026 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris, Me, He was born on December 19, 1947, a son of the late Oscar “Doc” and L. Elizabeth “Betty” Ollikainen Tikander.  

At a young age he moved with his family to South Paris, Maine He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1965. He then attended East Coast Aero Tech in Massachusetts, graduating in 1967. Neil worked for Thurston Aircraft Corp as an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, until being drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in Vietnam and Laos in a Special Operations Air Assault Unit of the 7^th Air Calvary as a helicopter door gunner and infantry squad leader; attached to the First Air Calvary Division. Neil saw action in Khe-Sanh; the Battle of Hue and the A-Shau Valley Campaign. He was wounded for a second time during the Tet-Offensive and spent a year in the hospital recovering.

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Jane Katherine Frizzell (Monarch), aged 80, passed away peacefully in her home overlooking Taylor Pond in Auburn, Maine on May 23, 2026 after a short illness. A loving mother and grandmother, she was known for her love of learning, her passion for reading, and her desire to help all the people and animals she encountered.  Jane was born in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Boston Massachusetts as a child, where she spent her childhood and young adulthood. She excelled in school at an early age and was placed into the prestigious Girls Latin School for High School, where she later graduated with honors. After high school, she attended Northeastern University and graduated with honors. At Northeastern, she also served as the editor of the college newspaper. She graduated with a degree in journalism but took a different path and began a career in IT. 

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David M. Smith, 79, of Chelsea, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, with his family by his side.

David was born in Gardiner, Maine, on August 11, 1946, to Isaac and Maxine (Roderick) Smith.

Bruce Earl Tuttle 68, of Poland, Maine went to be with his Savior on May 24th 2026 unexpectedly at CMMC with family at his side.

AUBURN – Ann M. Charest, 59, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on 5/28/2026, with her beloved fur baby faithfully by her side.

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Ernest A Allain, Sr., 95, of Augusta, Maine, passed away peacefully at Togus Springs on May 30, 2026. After a brief illness, he entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He grew up in Madison, Maine. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force and was deployed during the Korean War. His final employment was with Statler Tissue paper mill.

He was married to the love of his life, Janice Allain on November 7, 1966. He is survived by his spouse, Janice Allain; their children, Kathleen Farrington, Anita Tufts, Pamela Hopper, Linda Nadeau, John Wood, Barbara Mansir, and Beverly St. Amand; and honorary mention to Ralph Demmons, whom Ernie, Jr. brought home and who has been a blessing to the family. He was predeceased by his children, Edwin Kahkonen, Ernest Verrill, Walter Harding, Elsie Harding, Nelson Harding, and Ernest Allain, Jr.

Chad E. Lavoie, 50, of Turner, Maine, passed away on May 17, 2026, in Turner at home with his wife and children by his side Born on November 17, 1975, in Lewiston, Maine, Chad lived a life defined by dedication to his family and passions.

Johnnie Rene’ Lewallen, 75, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Brunswick, Maine. 

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Daniel R. Maybury, 65 of Poland, Maine passed away on May 27th after a courageous fight with cancer, with his wife by his side.

David Huyler Dexter, born on March 7, 1945 (a few weeks before the death of FDR, as David liked to say, passed away at his home in Auburn, Maine, on May 25, 2026.

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John Arlington Blair, Jr. passed away at his home in Yarmouth, Maine, on Monday, May 18,  2026. He showed great strength, fortitude, and positive attitude throughout these past few years while fighting cancer.

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Paul D Sherman 1943-2026

Paul D. Sherman, son of late Francis H Sherman and Eleanor Brown Sherman was born November 1, 1943 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta, Maine. He attended Richmond High School where he excelled academically. He received a BS Degree in mathematics and chemistry from University of Maine, and an MBA degree from Thomas College.

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David Schmidt, 88, of Augusta passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026.

He was born in Farmington to Dr. Lorrimer Schmidt and Dorothy Schmidt on April 20,1938.

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Stephen was born in 1954 to Stephen F. Brezinski and Helen J Brezinski.

He is survived by Roberta, his wife of 40 years, their two children, Seth and Stacia Brezinski, and Stacia’s fiance, Erica, as well as his siblings Thomas Brezinski and his wife Ellen, and sisters Stephanie, Janis, and Theresa. He also wanted to give recognition to a few of his in-laws, Anne and Lenny Kovit and his niece Mia and husband Mark Kheyfetz, who offered such loving support in his last months.

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Margaret Deans Totten, 76 of West Bath, Maine passed away March 20, 2026, at her home. Born in Biddeford, Maine, the daughter of William and Pauline Deans, Margaret had a lifelong passion for horses and was a pioneer for women in veterinary medicine.A graduate of Biddeford High School, she attended University of Vermont, and after 2 years moved on to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1974, one of the few women in her class. She also obtained her Veterinary Acupuncturist certification from the Chi Institute.

Poland - Raymond Arthur Strout, 92, of Poland passed away at the home he and his wife built, surrounded by his family. Raymond Arthur Strout was born January 1, 1934, to Hubert Arthur Strout and Ruby Velvia Strout of Livermore.

Father Time may appear old and feeble, but he is relentless. On May 5, 2026, he caught up with Claudia "LaVonne" Dorman Carey and tapped her on her shoulder. LaVonne silently smiled as she rested in eternal peace.

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Ronald “Wayne” Bartlett, Jr., 65, passed away on Friday, May 8^th surrounded by his family after a two and half year battle with cancer.

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Robert M. Butler

April 6, 1934 – March 7, 2026

Robert MacNaughton Butler, age 91, of Popham Beach, Maine, passed away on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 6, 1934, in Waltham, Massachusetts, Robert was the only child of Ralph and Rachel MacNaughton Butler.  He was raised during the Great Depression/World War II era, and he spent much of his youth working on a local farm. His early years instilled in him a strong work ethic, resilience, and a steady sense of purpose that remained throughout his life.

Gail M. Butler

February 10, 1939 – April 9, 2026

Gail Elizabeth MacQuarrie Butler, age 87, passed away on April 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 10, 1939, Gail was the first of six children of Allan and Mary “Betty” Oliver MacQuarrie. The daughter of Scottish-Canadian immigrants, she entered the world during a time of lingering hardship from the Great Depression and WW2. Though her early years carried their share of difficulty for her family, she often recalled them with warmth, especially memories of a neighborhood baker who would let her help fill lemon jelly doughnuts at a young age; an early spark of her lifelong love of everything lemon.

Paul H. Sasseville, 74, of Hutchinson Island, Florida and formerly of Auburn, Maine, passed away April 25, 2026, in Auburn after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.

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Wilfred Ayotte, 83, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, with his loving family by his side.

Sylvia Edmondson joined her husband as she entered heaven and into God's hands as she passed away on May 1, 2026, with her family at her side at the Lamp Memory Care Home in Lisbon Falls.

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Auburn - George Krapovicky, 95, passed away on May 2, 2026; at Clover Manor in Auburn, reunited with his wife Janet in their heavenly home.

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Lorraine M. Gilmore of Greene, ME passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on January 26, 2026 after a brief illness.

Patricia Anne Dupont died on April 29, 2026 at Andwell House Lewiston, Maine in the company of her foster daughter and beloved companion Frances May Auclair.

Joyce Ann Moss, 82, of Durham Maine, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

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Dot Lauze 73, passed away on May 4, 2026 at Odd fellows home in Auburn, where she resided for the past seven years due to Alzheimer's.

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Deborah L. Fides, 76, was born December 23, 1949 and died at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta, of Alzheimer's disease on March 27, 2026.

She lived her early years in Bowdoinham, graduating from the Community School and then went to Brunswick High School. After graduating from high school, Deborah attended Waterville School of Nursing and earned an LPN degree. She then worked in several medical facilities in Brunswick and lived in the Brunswick area as well. Deborah also had a business called "The Sand Box" sewing children's clothing with her good friend Nancy Sherin.

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Lewiston, Maine - Patricia Anne Dupont died on April 29, 2026, at Andwell House in Lewiston, Maine, in the company of her foster daughter and beloved companion, Frances May Auclair.

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BRUNSWICK, ME Harry McNelley, 69, of Brunswick, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a long and courageous battle with diabetes.

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Gaetan C. Bolduc, 65, of Greene, Maine passed away in his home on 4-24-26 after a long illness.

Gaetan was born on 11-29-60 to his parents, Norman H. Bolduc (Tom) and Yvette I. Bolduc. He is predeceased by both parents and his niece, Jessica E. St.Pierre. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia R Ayotte, his brother Claude Bolduc and wife Debbie Bolduc, sister Claudette St.Pierre and husband Marcel St.Pierre, brother Patrick Bolduc and wife Tara Bolduc, sister Lisa Greenleaf and her husband David Greenleaf.

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Kathleen J. Lyon 75, of Auburn, passed away on April 25th 2026 at home.

She was born on April 22nd 1951 to parents Raymond and Marion Williams. Kathleen worked in retail for some time, worked at Empire Theater and in shoe shops.

She enjoyed making tie blankets, going shopping, spending time with family, and most of all being married to George. She is predeceased by her parents Marion and Raymond Williams, and her sister Raylene Williams.

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After 80 remarkable years, Patricia H. Turcotte, of Lewiston Maine, closed her eyes for the final time April 20, 2026 following a devastating illness.

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