The former Cape Elizabeth middle school instructor often took students on river adventures.
Feature Obituary
Featured obituaries written by the staff of the Portland Press Herald.
Feature obituary: William Fisher Sr., 72, Vietnam veteran, retired Gardiner police officer
He is remembered as a family man who overcame challenges and lived life with purpose and kindness.
Feature obituary: Douglas Hooper, 58, real estate professional and dedicated volunteer
A co-founder of the Rotary Club of Saco Bay Sunset, he also founded a Toys for Tots chapter.
Timothy Stoklosa, gifted artist who battled Duchenne muscular dystrophy, dies at 33
He was an effective advocate for adults with disabilities.
Feature obituary: Waynflete mourns loss of ‘inspiring’ educator Deborah Curtis
She engaged generations of students in history, government and theater. For her, ‘everything was a teaching moment.’
Feature obituary: Edward Saxby Jr., elder law attorney in South Portland, at 61
Mr. Saxby was a fierce advocate of social justice causes and fought for equal rights for LGBTQ Mainers.
Feature obituary: Darren Cook, devoted son, brother and father, dies at 45
The South Portland resident is remembered as a creative and outgoing soul with a big personality and an even bigger heart.
Feature obituary: John ‘Jack’ Darling, 82, co-founded Maine Roofing Inc. in South Portland
A quiet, hardworking man, he was also a Navy veteran who was an accomplished nuclear-certified welder.
Feature obituary: George Myers, 88, longtime owner of Ogunquit Innkeepers Motel
George Myers died Sunday after suffering a stroke.
Feature obituary: Charlotte Sinnett, 95, devoted to family, volunteering, science
A loving and attentive mother, she was fearless and adventurous.