DELTONA, Fla. — Bertrand E. “Bert” Gagnon, 63, of FL, and formerly of CT and ME, passed away at home in Deltona after a courageous battle with cancer, on May 28. Bert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid lover of independent musicians and showcased their work on his radio station, […]
obituaries
Rose A. Bushie
CANTON — Rose A. (Jacobs) Bushie, 90, died Thursday, May 31, at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Canton. She resided on Route 2 in Rumford. Born in Lunenburg, Vt., on Feb. 23, 1928, she was a daughter of Isaac and Rose (Raymond) Bushie Sr. Rose graduated from St. Theresa Grammar School and attended schools in Mexico […]
MaryAnn P. Rumery
LEWISTON — MaryAnn Peach (Berry) Rumery passed away peacefully May 27. Born June 5, 1940, to Florence May Peach and Vern Milliken, MaryAnn was orphaned at 3 and raised by her grandfather, Arthur Peach, and the Marcotte Children’s Home. She married Elmer Berry in June 1956, moving to Norfolk, Va., to be near his naval base, […]
Harvard P. Fowler
BOSTON, Mass. — Harvard Philip Fowler (known as H. Philip Fowler or Phil to friends) died peacefully of natural causes Wednesday, May 23, in Boston at the age of 83. Phil was born in Brooksville on March 1, 1935, to Nina and Victor Fowler. Phil was told late in life, did research and came to believe […]
Nicola D. Talarico Sr.
SARASOTA, Fla. — Nicola D. Talarico Sr., 86, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Lewiston, was called home Friday, May 11, 2018 at 8:20 a.m. at the Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota, Fla. Waiting for him in heaven is his wife, Gloria, and his sons Toby, Tony and Kris. Born June 21, 1931, he was the […]
Allan H. Austin
RUMFORD — Allan H. Austin, 88, of Rumford died Wednesday, May 30, at the Maine Veterans Home IN South Paris. He was a resident of Franklin Street in Rumford. He was born June 23, 1929, in Mexico, the son of Elery “Doc” and Frances (Brown) Austin. Allan was a graduate of Mexico High School, class of […]
Roger R. Simard
POLAND — Thirty seconds. The amount of time it takes to reheat a cup of coffee to his liking. Over the course of thousands of 30-second increments, Roger R. Simard lived a beautiful and meaningful life. Born in Auburn on May 17, 1935, the son of Albina Pelletier and Ronaldo Simard, and brother to Janine Reny, […]
Annette B. Turcotte
AUBURN — Annette B. Turcotte, 95, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 31, at The Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on March 21, 1923, the daughter of Thuribe and Marie Ann (Jolin) Busque. Annette and her husband, Roger, were married in 1946 and raised four […]
Everett V. Tufts
AUGUSTA — Everett V. Tufts, age 90, died Sunday, May 27, in Augusta. He was born in Lewiston on June 21, 1927, the son of Fred and Alice (Vickery) Tufts. Mr. Tufts grew up in Auburn, attended local schools, graduating from Edward Little High School, and attended Coburn Classical Institute and Bates College. He served honorably […]
Romaine Coolong Sr.
AUBURN — Romaine Coolong Sr., 82, of Lisbon passed away Sunday, May 27, at The Hospice House in Auburn. He was born Jan. 29, 1936, in Gardiner to Paul and Vivian Coolong. He was predeceased by his wife, Tessie; a sister, Donna Williams; and a son-in-law, Laurent Wilson. Surviving him are: three daughters: Rose Wilson, Brenda […]