RUMFORD — Robert D. “Opa” Wilson, 84, passed away Sunday, May 27, at the Rumford Hospital. He was born in Cape Elizabeth on Oct. 16, 1933, a son of Grace Evelyn Foss and Richard Russell Wilson. Robert was a retired Army veteran, serving 23 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Westbrook College. He was also […]
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Gregory W. Gallant
RUMFORD — Gregory W. “Grampa Greg” Gallant, 61, of Rumford, passed away Wednesday, May 23, at his residence following a brief illness, with loving family by his side. He was born in Rumford on July 10, 1956, a son of Sylvester J. Gallant and Laura Giambattista. Greg was educated at Rumford schools and a graduate of […]
Paul E. Vose
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Paul E. Vose, 73, of Derry, N.H., died Friday, May 25, at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass., after a brief battle with melanoma. Mr. Vose was born in Bath, Maine, to the late Edward and Althea (Merrill) Vose. Educated in Brunswick, Maine, he was a varsity athlete and a graduate of the class […]
Joseph G. Katula Jr.
LISBON FALLS — Joseph G. Katula Jr. passed away peacefully at home May 22, following a long illness and surrounded by family. He was born in Lewiston on Oct. 12, 1941, to Helen R and Joseph G. Katula. He grew up in the Lisbon area and attended the local schools. On June 12, 1971, he married […]
William George Sanborn
DIXFIELD — William George Sanborn, 77, passed away at his home in Dixfield on Wednesday, May 23. He was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Portland, the son of Donald and Virginia (Crib) Sanborn. William graduated from Gorham High School in the class of 1958. Upon graduating from high school, he went on to serve his country […]
Wilfrid A. Cloutier
CAPE COD, Mass. — Wilfrid A. Cloutier, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep March 12 at the age of 96. Born in Lewiston to Fedora (Bisson) and Amedee Cloutier in 1921, Wilfrid attended Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School, and graduated from the College of Montreal for high school and college. During his years in […]
Gilmay I. Cayer
AUBURN — Gilmay I. Cayer, 79, of Lewiston peacefully passed away at the Sarah Frye Home in Auburn on Wednesday, May 23, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Madawaska on Oct. 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Chasse) Fraser. At a young age, her family moved to […]
William D. 'Buck' Rogers Jr.
TURNER — William D. “Buck” Rodgers Jr., 54, of Jay died Thursday, May 24, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Rumford, Jan. 11, 1964, he was the son of William D. Rodgers Sr. and Elizabeth (Wigfield) Rodgers. He was a self-employed contractor (delivery driver) for Hudson RPM of Gorham. He also worked […]
Derek P. Parker
LEWISTON — Derek P. Parker, 35, of 299 Oak Hill Road, Litchfield, died Sunday, May 20, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Born in Dover, N.H., on May 15, 1983, he was the son of Richard and Linda Roux Parker. Educated in New Hampshire schools, he was […]
Donald L. Petruska
GREENE — Donald L. Petruska, 43, of Greene passed away at home on Wednesday, May 23, with his family and loving wife Angela by his side. Don was born in Lewiston on March 27, 1975, to Joseph J. Petruska I and Lauretta J. Petruska. He worked for the town of Greene. He is survived by his […]