All Obituaries

Rose Holt of Skowhegan Maine, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 on November 29th, from cardiovascular difficulties.  Rose was born on July 11th, 1954 in Skowhegan, Maine to Henry and Dolores McGraw. Rose was a young, devoted and loving mother to her two children, Lee Hutchinson and Hollee LaFemina. She worked hard to provide a warm and nurturing environment for her family. She taught her children to put kindness and compassion above any material things. She loved her son and ...

Elizabeth Thurlow, called Betty Ann by her family and friends, passed peacefully at home due to pancreatic cancer on March 28, 2026. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Betty Ann was always a fierce champion of causes important to her, predominantly those with less power to advocate for themselves. She taught school in the Virgin Islands where she met Bill. They sailed to Maine and built a life together. Betty Ann worked in public and behind the scenes to create change where she saw a ...

Standish ~ Paul Raymond Irish, 88, peacefully passed on to eternal life March 31, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 30, 1937, the oldest child of Gerald & Viola Irish of Gorham, Maine.Paul was a veteran of the US NAVY. After his service, he worked in insurance and drove tractor trailer. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, and being part of the CB Club. After his retirement he drove school bus and worked in real estate. He would make new friends every where he went. ...

Lewis S. Tuttle, 92, of Newport, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 6, 1934, in Newport, the son of Arthur and Bertha (Bickford) Tuttle. He married Regena Gray on December 30, 1955, and together they shared 70 years of marriage and raised four children. Lewis worked various jobs around Newport starting at a young age, including Friend & Friend, Hoods Creamery, and the local shoe shop. He later drove trucks for Merrill ...

Kristy Trial Smith April 27, 1976 - January 16th 2026 Kristy Trial Smith, 49, of Madison, Maine passed unexpectedly surrounded by family due to heart complications on January 16th, 2026. She was born in Skowhegan, Maine in 1976 to Peter E Trial and Shirley Quinn Trial. Kristy attended Madison Area Memorial High School, before studying at Thomas College and then worked with Envision Net which led her to move to Washington State. Kristy was a breath of fresh air to every room she walked into. ...

Barry Buck passed away unexpectedly in Portland, Maine on December 2, 2025. He was the son of David and Joyce Buck of Fairfield, Maine. Barry graduated from Lawrence High School, Fairfield, Maine and attended the University of Maine, Farmington. He enjoyed working, spending time outdoors, watching sports, especially cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and being surrounded by the people he loved. In his free time, Barry also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his daughter, which brought ...

Paul F. Verville Jr. passed away tragically at his home in Benton in the early hours of October 22nd, 2025. He was with his beloved dog, baby bear. Born April 29th, 1963, to his loving parents Carol McKeage and Paul Verville Sr., Paul found his love for fishing early. He later found a passion for mechanical work, teaching himself as he went. In adulthood, he worked as a truck driver for many years before opening Elite Taxi with his father. He later opened JP transportation with his wife, ...

Stetson,  Patricia A. Withee, 77, of Stetson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Maine Veteran's Home in Bangor.      Patricia was born on February 1, 1948 in Albion, a daughter of the late Lloyd Collins Jr. and Marjorie (Hurlburt) Collins. She was educated in the local schools.    She was employed for several years at Dexter Shoe.     Patricia was predeceased by her parents, siblings, daughter-in-law Tracy, ...

Marvin Cook Preble, Sr. August 1, 1944 – September 10, 2025   Marvin Cook Preble, Sr., 81, of Waltham, passed away peacefully in Ellsworth, Maine, on September 10, 2025. He was born in Princeton, Maine, on August 1, 1944, the son of Elwin Preble and Gladys (Corbett) Preble.   On July 1, 1965, Marvin married Diane J. (Lander) Preble, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Together they built a loving home and raised their family with devotion and care.   Marvin ...

Jennifer Lynn Smith, 40, of Plymouth, ME passed away at her home on March 02, 2025.Jennifer was born on April 3rd 1984 in Waterville Maine. She survived by her parents Dale and Pauline, her long-term partner Joseph, her children LJ, Jazlyn, Caleigh and Dawson. Her sisters Dana and Heidi and her partner Dakota, her brother DJ and his partner Amy, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.She is predeceased by her maternal grandparents Dana and Gladys and paternal ...