PENSACOLA, Fla. — Raymond Orszak, known throughout the circus world as the “Million Dollar Circus Ringmaster,” passed away after a brief illness May 22 in Pensacola, Fla., at age 81. His creative talents were evident from an early age. He started his long and successful career in show business by dazzling nightclub audiences with his magic […]
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Harold E. "Hal" Grant
DAVIDSVILLE, Pa. — Harold E. “Hal” Grant was a truly remarkable man. He died Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, at age 95 in Davidsville, Pa., with his loving daughter by his side. Hal was born in Farmington on July 21, 1922, the son of Ira and Theodosia Grant. He joined the National Guard at the age […]
Shirley D. Mailloux
AUBURN — On May 29, the gates of heaven opened to receive a loving, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Oh, how we will miss her. … Surrounded by her loved ones at her daughter’s home in Auburn, she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer; but she fought every day to stay alive in order to […]
Romeo Adrien Michaud
LEWISTON — Romeo A. Michaud, 85, of Auburn died Wednesday, May 23, at d’Youville Pavilion after a long illness. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 6, 1932, the son of the late Rosario and Lucie (Dupere) Michaud. He was educated in local schools. Romeo was an accountant for many years and enjoyed working with his […]
Kirk D. Robinson
AUBURN — Kirk D. Robinson, age 51, of Oxford passed away peacefully with his family at his side Sunday, May 27, at The Hospice House in Auburn, from complications due to diabetes. Kirk was born in Norway on Sept. 8, 1966, a son of Winfield M. and Pauline A. (Henderson) Robinson. He attended Oxford Schools and […]
Dorina A. Bernard
RUMFORD — Dorina A. Bernard, 89, died peacefully April 17 at home, in the care of her devoted children. She was born Oct. 19, 1928, a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Richard) Martin of Mexico. Dorina was a 1946 graduate of Mexico High School, where she participated in basketball and school spirit as a […]
Monica L. Henry
WAXHAW, N.C. — Monica Lynn Henry, 50, of Waxhaw, N.C., a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away March 9, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bangor, a daughter of Gerald R. and Annette (Rancourt) Henry. Monica was a graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson, N.J., where she played […]
Stephanie L. Goyette
WASHBURN — Stephanie L. Goyette, 32, died Sunday, May 27, at her Washburn residence, following a long illness. She was born in Portland on July 7, 1985, the daughter of Gregory and Mary (Timberlake) Goyette. Stephanie attended Washburn schools, she was an avid fan-fiction writer, and also made fan-fiction videos. She loved making crafts of all […]
Ralph B. Sylvester
SOUTH PARIS — Ralph B. Sylvester, 89, formerly of Auburn and Sebring, Fla., peacefully passed away Friday, May 25, at the Maine Veterans Nursing Home in South Paris. He was born in Auburn on Jan. 10, 1929, a son of the late Ashley and Frances (Thompson) Sylvester. He grew up in the Auburn area, attended local […]
Marguerite M. Nelson
LITCHFIELD — Marguerite M. Nelson, 84, of Litchfield passed away Saturday, May 19, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Auburn on Feb. 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Leland and Olivia (Pettipas) Nelson. She was educated in Auburn schools. Maggie worked in the local shoe shops and for her father, […]