BRISTOL, R.I. — Nancy A. Bellegarde transitioned to a new life early Thursday morning, Feb. 22, just six days before her 90th birthday. Her family was with her. Nancy was the wife of Charles J. Bellegarde Jr. She was born in Caribou, the youngest child of Vital and Camille (Fournier ) Cyr. Nancy was a woman […]
obituaries
David J. Van Dyke
PORTLAND — David J. Van Dyke, 58, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, after suffering a heart attack one week earlier. A loving husband, father, brother and friend, David was a man of abundant zest and generosity of spirit. Everyone who knew him was struck by his enormous energy and beaming smile. Born in Waukegan, Ill., on […]
Herbert C. "Herbie" Mosher Sr.
FARMINGTON — Herbert C. “Herbie” Mosher Sr., 88, of Farmington, died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. He was born Aug. 23, 1929, a son of Madeline (Toothaker) and Calbert Mosher, and was one of five children. Herbert grew up in Chesterville and quit school at the age of 13 to […]
Larry A. Billings
WEST PARIS — Larry Arthur Billings, 70, of Bryant Pond, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Ledgeview Living Center. He was born in Rumford on Jan. 20, 1948, the son of Robert E. and Mary Stearns Billings. He graduated from Gould Academy and attended Bates College, Vanderbilt University in Tennessee and the University of Maine at […]
Bertrand P. Cote
AUBURN — Bertrand Paul Cote, 86, a lifelong resident of New Auburn, is now dancing in the loving arms of his wife and playing cribbage with family and friends, who have been waiting for him. Bert died Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Clover Manor. He was born in Auburn on Dec. 14, 1931, a son of the […]
Michael S. Brown Sr.
LEWISTON — Michael S. (Brownie) Brown Sr., of Auburn, passed away in Lewiston on Saturday, Feb. 17. He was born March 7, 1968, in Lewiston. He worked hard to go back to school and received his GED, for which we were so proud of him. Mike liked going to a lot of places in Maine. He […]
Marceline W. McKeen
FRYEBURG — Marceline Webber McKeen peacefully passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Fryeburg Health Care Center. She was born in Freeport to Ellen and Robert Webber. Marcy grew up in Freeport and attended Freeport schools while studying piano. She graduated from Westbrook Jr. College with a teaching degree, and moved to West Paris where she […]
Roland E. Chartier
ANDOVER — Mr. Roland E. Chartier, 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, at his residence in Andover. Born in Fall River, Mass., on July 4, 1927, he was a son of Albert and Lydia (Henri) Chartier. Roland was a self-employed logger in the area for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Roland was married in Quebec, […]
Donald L. Gerow
AUBURN — Donald Lamson Gerow, 77, formerly of Lewiston, died Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Hospice House in Auburn following a long illness. Born in Waterloo, Iowa, on Oct. 13, 1940, he was the son of Donald Edwin Gerow and Maxine Russell Lamson. Following Maxine’s death in 1942, Don and his sister were raised in Washington, […]
Robert A. Preo
AUBURN — Robert A. Preo, of Auburn, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, at home in Auburn following a battle with throat cancer. He was born in Lewiston on Sept. 6, 1937, the son of George and Lucille Rivard Preo. Bob was educated in the Auburn schools. In 1954, he joined the United States Air Force and served […]