AUBURN — Martin William Dow Sr., 90, of 200 Stetson Road, Auburn, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 1, at the Hospice House in Auburn. Marty was born May 4, 1928, in Augusta. As a self–described “country boy,” enjoying life on a small farm in Vassalboro, Marty’s favorite pastime was baseball, which would become a lifelong love. The […]
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Ginette Gagnon
AUBURN — Ginette Gagnon, 80, of Lewiston died Sunday, July 29, at the Hospice House in Auburn after a 9½-year, courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family at her side. She was born in St.-Georges De Beauce, Quebec, on Feb. 3, 1938, daughter of the late Eddy and Anna (Gilbert) Boucher. Ginette married Maurice Gagnon […]
Jean L. Jacques
LEWISTON — Jean L. Jacques, 88, of Monmouth passed away Tuesday, July 31, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, with his loving family by his side. Jean was born Jan. 14, 1930, in St.-Francois de Beauce, Quebec. He was a son of the late Arthur and Valerie (Lachance) Jacques. Jean grew up in Canada, and […]
Gerard Noel Ouellette Sr.
LEWISTON — Gerard Noel Ouellette, “Gerry,” 86, passed peacefully Sunday morning, July 29, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness. He was born at home in Lisbon on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1931. He was the son of Oscar and Clara (Girard) Ouellette, and was one of six children. He attended St. Dominic High […]
Russell "Rusty" Scott Shaffer
JAY — Russell “Rusty” Scott Shaffer, 59, of Jay passed away Tuesday, July 31, at his home. He was born April 14, 1959, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Lawrence Shaffer and Donna (Nelson) Shaffer. He was a 1977 graduate of Jay High School. He loved and was terrific at woodworking. He also loved his animals, […]
Joey Arsenault
NORWAY — Joey Arsenault, beloved son of Maurice and Judy (Guilford) Arsenault, died at his home on 44 Elm St., Norway, on Thursday, July 19, with his family attending to him. Joey was born Dec. 22, 1976. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1995, went to work at the Oxford Hannaford store in 2000 […]
Ernest W. Phillips
PHILLIPS — Ernest W. Phillips, loving husband and father of four children, died of natural causes at home Tuesday, July 31, at the age of 90. Ernest was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Mexico to Walter E. and Nettie (Jamison) Phillips. He graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford in 1945 as class president and then […]
Charles E. Luther
RUMFORD — Charles E. Luther died Saturday, July 28, at the Rumford Community Home after a long illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1927, to Charles and Flora (Brown) Luther in Rumford. He went to schools in Mexico and graduated from Mexico High School in 1946. He went directly into the U.S. Army — the draft […]
Frederick D. Rogers
WOODSTOCK — Frederick D. Rogers (Rick Jolly Rogers), 66, of Woodstock passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 29, at Central Maine Medical Center. Rick was born in North Conway, N.H., on Feb., 16, 1952. After high school, Rick studied small engine repair. He worked at a garage while earning his Class A truck driving license. Rick spent […]
Jessica Lynn Gallant
NEW GLOUCESTER — Jessica Lynn Gallant, 34, beloved daughter of Jennifer Gallant, died Sunday, July 29. She was born Dec. 14, 1983, in Pittsfield, Mass. She moved to Maine in 1998, graduated from the Community School in Camden and held numerous positions in the food industry. Jessica was very artistic and talented, decorating the home inside […]