Louis A. Ridgely, 94, of Bath, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2026.
Born on October 6, 1931, Louis was the son of William B. Ridgely and Louise C. Ridgely. As Louis would say, he dedicated “26 years, 3 months and 3 days” of service to the United States Air Force before continuing his career with Coastal Economic Development. Later, he fulfilled a lifelong passion as owner of The Hobby Shoppe in Bath for 17 years.
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.
Bernard Joseph Wisda
August 20, 1934 - May 13, 2026
Bernard Joseph Wisda of Richmond, Maine passed peacefully at the age of 91, at home and surrounded by family on May 13, 2026.
Bowdoinham-Gordon "Smitty" Smith, 85, of South Pleasant St., passed away on May 18, 2026 at his home.
He was born on March 21, 1941 in Lewiston, the son of Gerald and Pauline Smith.
Norma T Goodwin, age 89, died peacefully April 27, 2026 in Augusta Maine. Norma was born in Haverhill Massachusetts to Helene and Joseph Taute.
Norma will be missed by multiple family members including her children and their spouses, Karen and Randy, Janet and Greg, Richard and Kim, Robert and Theresa, Mike and Anne and Judy (estranged children Joe and Linda) many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and siblings Diane and spouse Mark and Carol.
Richmond-Richard "Flash" Gordon-79, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2026 at Maine General Hospital, Augusta.
He was born on April 2, 1947 in Indiana the son of Paul and Mildred Gordon.
Deborah Jeanne Goering of Bowdoinham, ME, age 72, entered into the presence of the Lord on April 4, 2026.
Joseph F. Moeller, 89, of Bowdoinham passed away on April 2, 2026 after a brief illness.
Ronald Clayton Holman Sr., 82, of Bowdoinham, passed away unexpectedly with his wife by his side on March 10, 2026.
Gardiner-Russell L. Hickey, 90 of Gardiner, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the Maine General Rehabilitation and LTC Assisted Living Unit at Gray Birch following visits from family and close friends.
Sylvia Marilyn (Mason) Greenleaf, born December 29, 1936, in Gardiner, Maine, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026.
Pamela Huntington, known affectionately by many as "Pam" and by her beloved grandsons as "NeNe", passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She faced her illness with the same strength and grace that defined her life.
Laverne Smith, of Richmond, passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 85. She was born on April 30, 1940 to Vernon and Dorothy (Skelton) Young in Richmond.
It is with a broken heart the family of Dale Small announces his passing on Saturday February 7, 2026. He was soulmate to wife Becky for 58 years, together they built the home where they raised their family.
Matthew Ryan "Matty" Parks, 42, of Bowdoin, Maine, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep beside his wife. He was born July 6, 1983, to Thomas and Wendy Parks.
Dakin (Bill) W. Coonradt, 93, died on February 3, 2026 at Horizons in Brunswick.
He was born on June 7, 1932 to Chester & Hazel (Woodworth) Coonradt of Scotia, NY. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Sally (Winters) Coonradt and his sister Beverly Richburg.
John W. Ottum of Cedar Grove, Dresden, ME passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Karen, by his side on January 16, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1945, in Portland to Jean and Alvin E. Ottum.
Dresden- Nathalie Prouchinsky , 92, of East Pittston Road passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at Winship Green Nursing Home in Bath.
In Remembrance
Sonia J. Lilly – January 19,1971 – January 13, 2026
Sonia, a daughter of Mary and Wesley Cray, sr. of Richmond and daughter-in-law of Gorham and Sharon Lilly of Dresden, passed away in the evening of January 13th in the loving, devoted arms of her husband of 28 years, Steve Lilly, who never left her side during her ordeal, as well as a few family and friends to support him as she left this world.
Lauraine Frances (Gurney, Christie) Mercier died January 7, 2026 after a long struggle with dementia. She was born in Gardiner on April 7, 1935 to Thomas J. and Mary (Brayley) Gurney. She attended Gardiner schools and worked as a stitcher for 27 years at HealthTex. She married Scott Christie, raising their family in Randolph. After their marriage ended, she married Robert Mercier and moved to Madison, where they spent 21 happy years.
Our beautiful Tammy passed away peacefully at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, on January 6, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 53 and young at heart. Born in Brunswick, August 30, 1972, to Donald Pelletier and Donna (Harding) Hurley. She grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School and worked at Barry Koeler’s Law Office for a brief time as a legal assistant, and then at the Brunswick Police Department as assistant to the Chief of Police for 25 years, leaving after her illness became too much.
