AUBURN — Aretha B. Scott, 71, of Auburn passed away shortly before her 72nd birthday Feb. 12, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William “Red” Scott and Thelma Scott Mitchell. She was a housekeeper at Schooner Senior Living Community for 15 years, and a beloved employee of T.J.Maxx for 13 years. She is survived […]
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Marjorie Raye Milligan
GREER, S.C. — Marjorie “Boots” Raye Milligan, 95, formerly of the Rumford area, died Saturday, Aug. 18, at her daughter’s home in Greer, S.C. She was born in Mexico on July 31, 1923, the daughter of Samuel Elton and Ida Mae (Carey) Raye, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, […]
Phyllis A. Brochu
LEWISTON — Phyllis A. Brochu, 87, formerly of Lisbon, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, at Russell Park Healthcare, with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 10, 1930, in Farmington, a daughter of the late Chesley and Fannie (Bennett) Williamson. She attended school in East Wilton and later in Lewiston. She lived most of […]
Michael P. Landry
AUBURN — Michael P. Landry, 64, of Lewiston, died at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn on Sunday, Aug. 19, following a long illness. Born in Lewiston on April 4, 1954, he was the son of Roger and Catherine Clabby Landry. Educated locally, Mike loved music and playing guitar. He was […]
Martin D. Bolduc
LEWISTON — Martin David Bolduc, 34, of Roxbury, passed away surrounded by family and friends at Central Maine Medical Center on Aug. 22, from complications caused by a cardiac event. Martin was born March 3, 1984, in Farmington, the oldest of three children born to Martin Bolduc of Wasilla, Alaska, and Gail Gatchell-Steward of Stratton. Martin […]
Shelley McKellick
SABATTUS — Shelley McKellick lost her battle with ovarian cancer Thursday, Aug. 23, with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 27, 1975. She married the love of her life, Roy McKellick, on Dec. 14, 1993. Shelley loved hanging out with friends and family, BBQ’s, bonfires and camping. She is survived by her husband […]
Marie-Marthe Rita Couture
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sister Marie-Marthe Rita Couture, PM (Sr. Ste-Marie de l’Emmanuel), 92, of Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, died Aug. 24 at her residence. She was born in Chisholm on Dec. 3, 1925, to Rosaire and Anais (Shank) Couture. She made her religious profession on Feb. 2, 1946. Sister Marie-Marthe obtained her BA degree […]
Helen Rita Little
AUBURN — Helen Rita Little passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Schooner Estates. She was born Aug. 1, 1920, to Joseph and Josephine (Doyon) Grondin in Lewiston. She attended local schools and graduated from Lewiston High School. After high school she took numerous shorthand and typing courses. Following school she was employed in the executive office […]
Carol A. Franke
NORWAY — Carol Ann Franke, 71, of Otisfield passed away in peace surrounded by family Tuesday, Aug. 21. Carol was born in Quincy, Mass., on Feb. 26, 1947, to Robert and Edith (Williams) Gallagher. She graduated from Weymouth High School in 1964. She and her beloved husband, Donald, relocated their family to Otisfield in 1975, where […]
Frieda E. Skirmont
LEWISTON — Frieda E. Skirmont, 96, of Lewiston passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, at home, with her dear friends by her side. She was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, on July 27, 1922, a daughter of the late Max and Frieda Hettel. She met her husband-to-be, Alec Skirmont, during World War II. They were married in Germany […]