Obituaries

Patricia Lucille Dewey Wiles, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on February 27, 2026. Born in her family home on Massaco St. in Simsbury, CT, on August 13, 1934, she remained a proud, lifelong resident of Simsbury.
A child of the Depression and a steadfast frugal...

Ora Virginia (Carmichael) Larrabee left this earth peacefully on February 21, 2026, having reached the age of 89. Ora was born in Wade, Maine, in 1936, to Glenna (Richardson) and Harold Carmichael.
She grew up in St. Albans, the oldest child in a large family. She married S. Fred Larrabee and moved to his home town...

A proud mother and grandmother, a devoted sister, and a smiling friend to all, Dianne Louise Albee of Dexter passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was 66. Born and raised in Dover-Foxcroft, Ms. Albee graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1977.
Her childhood was brightened...

David Roberts passed away on January 29, 2026, after a short illness. David was born on June 22, 1938, in Milo, Maine, to Rozilla (Morton) and Lewis P. Roberts.
He grew up in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, and graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1956. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University...

Evelyn McCourt Turner, 86, passed away peacefully January 26, 2026, at Hilltop Manor in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born March 11, 1939, in Lewiston, the daughter of Allen and Winnifred (Howell) McCourt.
Evelyn was a faithful member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for many years. She was a longtime volunteer...

Wayne Murray Hesketh, 86, of South Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully January 11, 2026, with family by his side. He was born April 5, 1939, to Murray and Beth Hesketh of Dover-Foxcroft, ME.
He was a family man and retiree of Morton Salt Co.
He was preceded in death by wife, Georgia "Babe" Weve-Hesketh; and son,...

Claudette Marie Bartley, born Claudette Marie Levesque, 89, passed away peacefully December 17, 2025. She was born November 8, 1936, in Van Buren.
A devoted Catholic, Claudette worked for many years as a hairdresser, a profession she loved, forming lifelong friendships with her clients. A 1955 graduate of Sacred...

Beverly (Whiting) Smith, 76, of Abbot Village, Maine, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born December 11, 1949, in Dover-Foxcroft, a daughter of Norman and Barbara (Bickford) Whiting.
She lived a life of caring for those around her. She was always willing to give what she had and to help those...

Neola Sybil Davis died on July 30, 2025, at her home in Norridgewock, Maine. She was 96 years old.
The second of three children of Harold E. Stearns and Marjorie A. (Greeley) Stearns, she was born in Sangerville, Maine, on December 29, 1928. She graduated Valedictorian of the Class of 1947 from Sangerville High...

Burke J. Soileau, 91, went peacefully on December 2, 2025, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Washington, Louisiana, where he lived his early life until his family moved to Opelousas, Louisiana.
Burke graduated from the Academy of The Immaculate Conception in 1952 and shortly when he turned 18, he joined...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kimberly Anderson, 50, of Etna and formerly of Abbot. Kimberly passed away after a brief illness on November 20, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Kimberly was born February 7, 1975, in Dover-Foxcroft.
Kimberly worked for many years in various certified...

Dr. Jeffrey S. Clark, 59, of Maine passed away surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for two years. He was born July 26, 1966, in Hudson, New York. He was the son of Dana and Sally Clark, who survive him.
Jeff spent nearly his entire life in Maine, with the exception of his years...