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Obituaries

2024 Obituaries

Nancy (Hayes) Kane

pic KaneRichmond- Nancy (Hayes) Kane, age 75, formerly of Richmond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born on March 22, 1948, to John and Josephine Hayes on Long Island, NY. She worked for the Uniondale School District for over 25 years. She was active in the Uniondale Fire Department Auxiliary, supporting the department anyway she could. Nancy was happily married to Sylvester Kane for 46 years who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Thomas Kane and his wife, Lori, Kelly Grib and her husband Bud. She was a proud grandmother to three adoring grandchildren, Cassandra Kane, Patrick Kane and Kaitlyn Grib.  

Nancy adored and lived for her family above all else. She enjoyed visiting her family’s vacation home in the Pocono area of Pennsylvania with her husband and children (and later with her grandchildren). There she spent quality time with her family enjoying playing games, cooking delicious meals and watching the wildlife roaming the area. 

Friends and family can gather and pay respects at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1PM-3PM. 

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME  04357.

Mary B. Cray

pic CrayRichmond- Mary B. Cray passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 13, 2024.

Mary was a long-time resident of Richmond, Maine.  She drove school bus for the Richmond School Department for many years.  She was the owner of Mary's Place where she loved to serve up her famous fried clams.  People came from all around to get her seafood.  Mary loved collecting dolls and rocks and had a very nice collection of both.  She always had a smile on her face and a big heart as well as a great sense of humor.   Her family was the most important to her.   She had many friends who brought her much joy.  She will be missed by all.

Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Wallace, her husband, Wesley Cray, jr., daughter, Ethel Call, grandson, Zachary Cray, son-in-law, Elwin Page and by her dog, Puggy.

She is survived by daughter, Donna Berry and her partner Steven Alley of Newcastle, daughter Nettie Page of Richmond, son Wesley Cray and wife, Mary of Madawamkeag, son Leon Cray and his special lady, son, Robert Cray and wife Cheryl of Richmond, daughter Sonia and husband Steven Lilly of Dresden.  Mary also leaves 14 grand kids and several great grand kids.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Donations can be made in her name to the Richmond Booster Club.

Arrangements are being done by Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME  04357.

Michael C. Bodge

pic BodgeMichael C. Bodge,80, of Bar Harbor, ME, Died on 3/7/2024 in Brewer ME.

Michael was born on April 2,1943 to Maurice and Lina (Whitney) Bodge Sr.

Mike always had a love of listening and collecting music. For many years he enjoyed camping, fishing, ham radio operating, touring in the motor home, playing cards and board games, and doing absolutely anything that involved family.

Mike worked several jobs in construction and shoe manufacturing until becoming a Shipfitter at Bath Iron Works for 32 years until retirement. Right after retirement Michael and Sandy, his wife, set forth on many adventures in their motorhome. They traversed the country, sightseeing and constantly visiting friends and family along the way.  They eventually bought a house in Zephyrhills, FL but motor-homed back to Maine every summer to be with family. After Sandy’s passing Mike came back north to live with his son and family in Bar Harbor and enjoyed summers in the motorhome at their camp in Eastbrook.

He was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Lina (Whitney) Bodge Sr., wife of 52 years Sandra Louise Bodge, brother Robert C. Bodge Sr. and wife Pauline, brother Maurice “Bud” Bodge Jr. and wife Glenna, sister Marjorie Hall and husband Douglas, and brother-in-law George Stiles.

 Mike is survived by Steven M. Bodge and wife Allie, sister Shirley Stiles, grandchildren Lina and Ewen Bodge, stepson Bruce Ramsey and wife Mariea; many wonderful step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, and innumerable closely held and much-loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a graveside service for Mike on June 22nd at the Evergreen Cemetery, Alexander Reed Rd. Richmond, 2pm.

Please donate to an organization of your choice in memoriam.

 Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357

William (Bill) Fuller Brooks

pic Brooks WilliamRichmond, ME- William (Bill) Fuller Brooks, Jr., 81 of Richmond, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2024 from severe COPD and emphysema. Born in Augusta, Maine,  he was the son of William F. Brooks, Sr., of Jaffrey, NH and Ida E. Brooks of Winthrop ME.

As a baby he lived in Winthrop and Northeast Harbor5, ME with his mother and sister while his father was in the service during WWII. They moved to Jaffrey, NH when he was a child. He attended Jaffrey schools through graduation at Conant High School in 1961. He was an Honor student with a genius IQ.  He won the High School Science Fair in Physics his senior year, played trombone in the school band, was on the soccer team and was class Vice President. Bill was the first Cadet Commander of the newly formed Jaffrey Civil Air Patrol Squadron, an auxiliary branch of the U.S. Air Force.

In 1961 he married Merrilee Fiske of Temple, NH.

He had wanted to attend M.I.T. to study Nuclear Physics, instead he settled for a paying job with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He entered a four year apprenticeship in nuclear submarine shipbuilding. After graduation and several more years he achieved the position of Production Shop Planner. In 1971, he was promoted to Planner and Estimator Machinery Systems  at the Navy's Ship Repair Facility, Guam. During this time, he provided maintenance support to ships serving in Vietnam, and was Project Officer for several battle damaged ships traveling from Guam back to Hawaii and San Diego. Bill received several performance awards for his efforts.

After leaving Guam in 1975, he worked for the Navy in San Diego as a Production Controller, a Ship Surveyor, and as an Advance Planning Ship Repair Project Officer. In 1979, he transferred to the Navy Office at Bath Iron Works Shipyard in ME. There he was a Production Controller, Project Officer, Contract Negotiator, Procurement Analyst, and Supervisory Contract Cost/Price Analyst. 

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Michaleen Rose Toothaker

pic ToothakerMonmouth- Michaleen Rose Toothaker (known to her friends as Mikki) of Monmouth passed away peacefully at age 82 on February 14, 2024 at Marshwood Center in Lewiston after an extended battle with Dementia.

Mikki was born in Millinocket January 21, 1942. Daughter of Newell Grant Myshrall and Marcia Dorothy Bartlett Myshrall.  She married Roland Paquet had three children Louie, Julie and Jamie.  After her children were grown she married Fred Toothaker in 1981 whom she was with until Freds Death in April 2023.

Mikki had many occupations during her life:  hairdresser in Topsham while raising her children; seamstress making wedding gowns and window treatments; L.L. Bean; working beside her husband, Fred on his lobster boat in Cundy's Harbor; and waitressing.

Among her many hobbies Mikki enjoyed designing and making wedding dresses, cake decorating, reading, snowmobiling with

Fred and friends, fishing and hunting with her sons Louie, Jamie, and son-in-law George Pooters.

Mikki is preceded in death by parents Newell and Marcia Myshrall, husband Fred Toothaker, brothers William and George Myshrall and grand-daughter Meghan Passey.

She is survived by children Louie and Risa Paquet, Julie and Steve Passey, Jamie and Kathryn Paquet; step-daughter Kelley and Brad Williams; six grandchildren and thirteen great-granchildren; sister-in-Law Carolyn Neidt; and four neices and nephews plus seventeen great nieces and nephews.

Mom will be missed by many who have been blessed to have her in their lives. We will miss her most during the Christmas Holiday. She loved cooking family dinners, riding around looking at lights,

and gift shopping with family. 

She can now rest with all who left before her.

The family is respecting Mikki's request for “No Funeral Service".  She is being Cremated at Kincer Funeral Home in Richmond.  Family will put Mom to rest in the Spring.

Peter Lincoln Willard

website Willard(Dresden, ME) Peter Lincoln Willard (88) died peacefully February 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Peter was born on June 21, 1935, in Newark, NJ to Warren Wyeth and Grace Kettell Willard. He was their fourth child. He grew up in Wheaton, IL, and on Cape Cod, where his family started a Christian summer camp. His father volunteered during WWII and became a highly decorated Chaplain in the Navy. While his father was away at war, his mother kept the summer camp going and even added acreage to the property. Peter loved the summers he spent on Cape Cod, swimming and sailing on the lake. He majored in Biology at Baylor University and graduated in 1958. He taught high school in Vermont as well as lay-pastored in country churches. He met his wife Jean just after she had backed into her sister’s new car with the family tractor. She was crying and her hair was in curlers. After a few years, they married on June 10, 1964. Peter had been accepted into a graduate program, so they honeymooned as they sped across the country to Wyoming. On the first day of class, he doodled on a classmate’s paper, “I have no idea what is going on,” to which his seatmate doodled back, “Neither do I”. Frank Hayward was from Maine and had a wife and two young children. This was the beginning of a partnership that would last for the next 40 years. After the two graduated with their Master’s degrees in Natural Sciences from the University of Wyoming in 1967, they started a summer camp together in Maine. Peter found the property in Woolwich, ME, and raised the funds to buy it. Frank, his wife Laura, and his family joined Peter and Jean and they opened Chop Point Camp in 1967. The camp was the passion project into which they poured all they had. The summer camp brought 80 teenagers at a time to Maine to have fun and learn about the love of Jesus Christ. In 1975, Peter heard about the humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh and hopped on a plane to see how he could help. He started The Widow’s Friend, a project that taught single mothers to embroider so that they could earn a living. His sister, Faith Willard, later stepped in to grow the project into a medical clinic and orphanage. In 1987, Peter and Frank opened Chop Point School on the summer camp property. It is a K-12 school of about 85 students that provides an alternative education to public school. All of the teachers are Christians and they aim to educate and spread the love of Jesus to their students. After many years of bringing students to Mexico City on mission trips, Peter built a facility in Nicaragua where teenagers from the United States host summer camp programs for poor children from that country. Campo Alegria (Camp Happiness) opened in 1997. All four of these projects are still operational.

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Harriett L. Fitzmaurice

pic FitzmauriceBowdoin- Harriett L. Fitzmaurice, 85, of Bowdoin, passed away on Feb. 23, 2024.

Harriett was born on Oct. 03, 1938, in Skowhegan, the daughter of Faber S. and Lillian I. (Bagley) Greene.  She married her husband Michael J. Fitzmaurice on July 06, 1957.

Harriett was a stay-at home Navy mom for many years and then became a valuable part of the Mid Coast hospital staff for 32 years, making patients and Colleagues smile.  She enjoyed camp life on Moxie Pond, and was a wonderful cook and baker, she enjoyed knitting as well.  Most of all, people will remember her for her nurturing and compassionate nature.

Harriett was predeceased by her parents and sister Roberta Whelan.

She is survived by her loving husband Michael J. Fitzmaurice, her children Holly Fitzmaurice and her wife Anita Thomas, and Michael Fitzmaurice and his former wife Diane, grandchildren Kelly Theberge and her husband Alex, Brian Fitzmaurice and wife Rhonda, as well as her great grandchildren Ella and Theodore Fitzmaurice.

There will be no funeral service, but a celebration of Harriett’s life will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the MidCoast Humane Society, 5 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick, ME  04011.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME   04357.

Jacqueline Edith Caswell

pic CaswellBowdoinham - Jacqueline Edith Caswell, 62 of Bowdoinham, passed away on January 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Jackie was born was born in Newburyport, MA on January 14, 1962, the daughter of John Edward and Betty Mary White.

As a child, Jackie developed a love for horses.  She was often seen tending to or riding her horse King on her grandfather's (Bumpa) farm in Byfield Mass.  She moved to Litchfield Maine in 1974, where she laid her roots.  Becoming a part of Oak Hill High Schools very first Freshman class, Jackie graduated in 1980.  In 1981 and 1982 Jackie had her 2 sons who she treasured, and established a family of her very own.

Jackie spent the majority of her adult life working as an Ed Tech in RSU 4 and MSAD 11 Schools, where she made life long meaningful connections with special needs and behavior students.  It was her calling.  Where others saw labels, she saw kids who needed an advocate or a person to confide in.

Jackie was an avid advocate for Special Olympics and assisting students with special needs. She was her happiest when helping others.  She loved Bingo, paint-nights, impromptu shopping trips. Jackie was a skilled crafter, often crocheting blankets for her family and hats for local schools.  When she wasn't keeping herself busy with work and family she spent her free time taking long walks with her dog Bella. Or movie date nights with her great nephew John, who lovingly gave her the name "Ya-Ya".  

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Richard Dunbar

Richard DunbarRichard Dunbar Sr, 81, of Bowdoinham, passed away on January 18th 2024 at Central Maine Medical Center from a heart attack. He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed.

He was predeceased by his ex-wife Debbie Dunbar, his son Richard Dunbar. Jr, and his grandson Robert Despres. He leaves behind his wife, Ludivina Dunbar, his son Joe Dunbar, his daughter Candy Dunbar, his sister-in-law Clarrisa Ramirez, his daughter in law Theresa Despres, his granddaughter Angela Despres, great grandsons Donnovan Adams and Darian Smith, as well as several brothers and sisters and extended family.

Richard grew up in New Gloucester, before moving to Bowdoinham over 60 years ago.  Richard was well known and respected throughout the Bowdoinham community by his friends and neighbors.  He owned several businesses throughout the years from his home, including a small engine repair shop, a very popular and successful multi acre raspberry farm, and a bottle redemption center.

Richard had a love for country music as well as classic western tv and movies.  He also attended church through the years at Richmond Corner Baptist Church in Richmond.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, February 3rd from 2:00-5:00 PM at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St in Richmond.  A full funeral service will be held in the spring at Bay View Cemetery in Bowdoinham, at a date and time to be announced at a later time.

Richard F. Dunbar Sr.

Bowdoinham-Richard F. Dunbar Sr., passed away on January 18, 2024.

Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Saturday, February 3rd from 2-5pm at Kincer Funeral Home.

A graveside service will take place in the spring.

Charlotte Beasley

Photo Charlotte CopyRichmond-Charlotte Beasley, 81, passed away in the hospital after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

She was born in Houlton, Maine, the daughter of Chester and Ida (Hickling) Burton on October 25, 1942.

Charlotte stitched shoes for over 40 years at Eaton Shoe, which later became Etonic. She loved working there, her co-workers were like family to her. She was very sad when the shoe shop closed. Later in life she became the beloved bartender at Gardiner Eagles Club.

Charlotte's favorite summer pastime was camping. She had her most fun while camping at The Birches, in Litchfield.  She always had a fire burning and she could whip up enough food to feed the entire campground with a few moments notice. She loved and was loved by her camping community.

Charlotte was an avid “gambler”.  She played bingo for years but what thrilled her the most was feeding the slot machines.  She took multiple gambling trips to Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Foxwoods, New Orleans, Tunica, Bangor and Oxford casinos. 

Charlotte belonged to the Eagles Club, Elks Club and American Legion. Prior to being ill, she was instrumental in organizing and preparing food for the annual Thanksgiving dinner held at the Gardiner Eagles Club.

Charlotte was predeceased by her parents, longtime partner Victor Gagnon, former husband and father of her children, Kenneth "Dickey" Beasley, sister Ellen Sproul, brother-in-law Harold Sproul, and step son, Trent Gagnon. 

She is survived by her son Kenny Beasley and his fiance Tory Gensel of Richmond, Robert Beasley of Richmond, daughter Tina Cadrette, and son-in-law Matthew Cadrette of Alabama. Charlotte is also survived by her grandchildren, Amanda, Ben, Brandon, Britney, Carson, Devin, Jasmine, KC, Khegan, Ricky, Robby, 15 great grandchildren, niece Debbie Gray and her son Jason Gray, along with stepson Eddie and Glenn Gagnon. Charlotte is survived by others who were special people in her life, Melisa Hurley, who she had an incredible bond with, Charlie Hanson who she referred to as her “other” son and her best friend Betty MacWhinnie. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be announced on FaceBook.
 

In Charlotte's memory donations may be made to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society 10 Pethaven Lane Augusta, Me 04330.

Nancy C. Morton

MortonWiscasset-Nancy C. Morton, 80, of the Lowelltown Rd., passed away on January 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Wiscasset on March 17, 1943 the daughter of Arthur and Madelyn Delano.

Nancy was the consummate home body, she enjoyed taking care if her home, her family and the neighborhood.  She loved her horses, gardening, all types of animals, anything to do with art, line dancing and especially time spent with her grandkids.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband Milan Morton Jr., her parents, the Delano Brother's Arthur Jr., Wendell, Lloyd, Kenny, George, Robert, Jeff, sisters Marjorie Sproul, Margaret Creamer, and Martha Delano and Polly Webber.

She is survived by Daughters Debbie Gagnon and husband David, Tammy Morton and partner Mike, son Russell Morton, granddaughters Sara Harvey and husband Mike, Ashley Gagnon, Kolby Morton, great grandchildren Bryan Gagnon, Anthony Monfiletto and Emmett Harvey. Also special friends Molly, Amanda and Abbey.

Per Nancy's request there will not be any funeral services.

Kandace Lord

 

Screenshot 20240121 223836 FacebookI'm a new day rising
 
I'm a brand new sky
 
to hang the stars upon tonight"
 
–Foo Fighters
 
 
Kandace (Cumming) Lord
 
June 27, 1979 - January 19, 2024
 
 
On Friday, January 19th, 2024, Kandace (Cumming) Lord passed away after a brief illness at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick. Though her sudden departure is a difficult adjustment for the family and friends close to her, Kandace's immense impact has been felt through the outpouring of love from her community.
 
 
Kandace was born in Presque Isle, Maine on June 27, 1979 to Gregory and Kimberly Cumming and lived in Richmond, Maine.
 
 
Kandace met the love of her life and future husband Jeff Lord at Richmond High School. They spent 25 wonderful years together and have two beautiful children, Emma and Ethan.
 
 
After graduating in 1997, Kandace worked in a variety of music stores. Music was one of Kandace's great joys and passions in life. She then stepped into her incredible gifts with children by working at Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation. Kandace later opened her own home to caring for children, devoting her love and many years of her life to both her own children and others, passing on to them her big heart and kind spirit. Over the past year, Kandace enjoyed a new role working at Big Lots in Brunswick.
 
 
Kandace is survived by her loving husband Jeff and her two beloved children Emma (19) and Ethan (16), as well as Ethan's sweetheart, Abigail (Bee) Blake; her father Gregory Cumming and his wife Penny, of Brunswick; her sister Ara (Barbara) Wood, sibling-in-law David Wood, and nephew Linden Wood, of Lafayette, Colorado; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Kathy Lord, of Richmond; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jesse and Janice Lord and their children Cyrus and Jocelyn, of Richmond; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
 
 
There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony at The Richmond Grange Hall at 15 Alexander Reed Road in Richmond on Saturday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m. All are invited to attend and celebrate the life of this amazing woman and presence in the community.