All Obituaries
Paula Howard Sanford
Paula A. Howard, 49, lifelong resident of Sanford, passed away peacefully January 14, 2020 in the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough after a brave 6 year battle with cancer.
Paula was born August 17, 1970 in Sanford, Maine, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Wakefield) Paul and graduated Sanford High School. She worked for many years for Morning Star then Corning in Kennebunk, retiring as a Quality Control Supervisor due to failing health.
Paula enjoyed hiking, fishing and...
Paula A. Howard, 49, lifelong resident of Sanford, passed away peacefully January 14, 2020 in the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough after a brave 6 year battle with cancer.
Paula was born...
Joan Morgridge Rollinsford, NH
Joan L. Morgridge, 85, of Gen. John Sullivan Way, passed away peacefully January 4, 2020 at Langdon Place in Dover, NH.
She was born August 15, 1934 in Berwick, ME, daughter of Burton and Ethel (MacDonald) Knight. She was a graduate of Berwick Academy in South Berwick. Then worked in several local shoe shops. For many years, Joan worked in housekeeping at the Wentworth-Douglas Hospital. After her retirement, Joan became a companion to many elderly folks in need.
Joan was...
Joan L. Morgridge, 85, of Gen. John Sullivan Way, passed away peacefully January 4, 2020 at Langdon Place in Dover, NH.
She was born August 15, 1934 in Berwick, ME, daughter of Burton and Ethel...
Elsie Porter North Berwick
Elsie Porter, age 95, died peacefully with her children by her side on January 2, 2020, at Evolve at Rye, a memory care center in Rye, New Hampshire. She has joined her husband, the Rev. Wayne R. Porter, with the Lord in heaven. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Deborah and her husband Dennis Wyman, and Rebecca Taylor; seven grandchildren: and seven great-grandchildren.
Elsie served God with her husband for thirty-two years at the First Baptist Church of North Berwick,...
Elsie Porter, age 95, died peacefully with her children by her side on January 2, 2020, at Evolve at Rye, a memory care center in Rye, New Hampshire. She has joined her husband, the Rev....
Ruth Rand Lebanon
Ruth M. Rand, 98, formerly of Lebanon, ME, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 at the Newton Center in Sanford, ME where she was surrounded by family until escorted into the presence of her Lord and Savior.
Ruth was born on June 27, 1921 in Milton, NH, the daughter of Moulton and Erma (Hemmingway) Jones, and graduated fromSanford High School in 1938.
On May 18, 1946, Ruth married Myron K. Rand, the love of her life for over 70 years. That same year, they built their home in...
Ruth M. Rand, 98, formerly of Lebanon, ME, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 at the Newton Center in Sanford, ME where she was surrounded by family until escorted into the presence of her...
James Connors Somersworth, NH
James Gerard Connors passed on December 27, 2019. He was finally reunited with his mother Linda Connors, his brother Jeffrey Connors and grandparents who loved him dearly.
James was a graduate of Franklin high-school in 1991. He created a life he loved in the cell tower world. He was a “tower tool” for the past 20 years. He loved the feeling of climbing higher and higher. No fear in his bones to climb some of the highest towers all over the country. James had a huge love for...
James Gerard Connors passed on December 27, 2019. He was finally reunited with his mother Linda Connors, his brother Jeffrey Connors and grandparents who loved him dearly.
James was a graduate...
Roger Bisson Sanford
Roger Bisson of Sanford Maine passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Roger was born in Somersworth, New Hampshire and graduated from Somersworth High School in 1968. Upon graduation, he joined the Navy where he served two years of active duty and then fulfilled his remaining contract in the Navy Reserves. Following this, he began his 35-year career at General Electric and was lucky enough to get an early retirement at the age...
Roger Bisson of Sanford Maine passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Roger was born in Somersworth, New Hampshire and graduated from...
Patricia Boston Lebanon, ME
Patricia J. Boston, 84, of Indian Lakes Drive passed away peacefully on December 4, 2019 at her home with family by her side.
She was born April 22, 1935 in Sanford, ME, daughter of Roy and Nadia (LaBreque) Steere. She graduated from the North Berwick High School then married Gene Boston; residing in North Berwick until 1992 until they moved to Lebanon, ME.
Pat was a past member of the Wm. Hill Engine Company where she was President of the Ladies Auxiliary, member of the women’s...
Patricia J. Boston, 84, of Indian Lakes Drive passed away peacefully on December 4, 2019 at her home with family by her side.
She was born April 22, 1935 in Sanford, ME, daughter of Roy and Nadia...
Richard Chase, Sr. Wells
Richard M. Chase, Sr. born December 12, 1935 in South Berwick, ME passed away on December 3, 2019 at the age of 83 in Wells, Me. He was a graduate of Wells High School.
He and his devoted wife of 62 years, Elizabeth (Earls) Chase, were also childhood friends and often talked of the many fond memories attending the Division #9 school in Wells.
Dick was a direct descendent of the first settler in the town of Wells. He pridefully lived, farmed, and logged the Littlefield-Chase Homestead...
Richard M. Chase, Sr. born December 12, 1935 in South Berwick, ME passed away on December 3, 2019 at the age of 83 in Wells, Me. He was a graduate of Wells High School.
He and his devoted...
Francis (Bampa) Ricci Eliot
Francis Gerald Ricci “BAMPA,” was born on April 7, 1927 in Portland, ME. At the seasoned age of 92, he passed peacefully on December 1, 2019 surrounded by family at his daughter Lisa’s home in South Berwick, ME. He was predeceased by his wife of 50-years Pauline Ricci.
Francis grew up living in Portland with his Uncle Phil, Aunt Suzie, Sister Irene, and many cousins. Bampa enjoyed the lives of his many friends and his immediate family including his daughter Lisa...
Francis Gerald Ricci “BAMPA,” was born on April 7, 1927 in Portland, ME. At the seasoned age of 92, he passed peacefully on December 1, 2019 surrounded by family at his daughter...
William (Bill) Thyng Sanford
William (Bill) Thyng passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2019 from a tragic accident. Bill was born to Wallace and Priscilla (Fiel) Thyng on January 9, 1948 in Sanford, ME. He graduated from Noble High School in 1966. He then attended McIntosh College where he met his wife of 50 years, Sandy (Salinger) Thyng. Following graduation, he went on to work for the Internal Revenue Service for almost 20 years. He left this job to work with his son-in-law at Design Consultants and Interex. Later...
William (Bill) Thyng passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2019 from a tragic accident. Bill was born to Wallace and Priscilla (Fiel) Thyng on January 9, 1948 in Sanford, ME. He graduated from...
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