She was diagnosed with MS at age 30 and faced life head on.
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Featured obituaries written by the staff of the Portland Press Herald.
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Feature obituary: Robert Harris, 82, dedicated his life to service of Portland-area bereaved
The father of four was a longtime funeral attendant at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Homes.
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Feature obituary: Anthony J. Napolitano, 79, founder of iconic Maria’s Ristorante in Portland
The father of three provided authentic Italian cuisine to the area starting in 1960.
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Feature obituary: Allen Pease, 89, modest Marine, top aide to former Gov. Curtis
He also taught college courses and served as director of the Maine State Planning Office.
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Feature obituary: William Curran Jr., 90, Press Herald photographer for 41 years
He specialized in sports photography long before the digital era, first using large-format film Speed Graphic cameras and later 35mm cameras.
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Feature obituary: Paul Kelley, 65, ‘gruff’ and versatile retired Portland police detective
He investigated a wide range of crimes during 27 years with the department.
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Feature obituary: Robert Ridgewell, 74, a salty fisherman until his final few days
He captained many boats out of Portland Harbor.
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Feature obituary: Thomas Sferes, 72, innovative educator devoted to students
The winner of a Milken Educator Award had a passion for foreign languages and also loved architecture and traveling.
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Feature obituary: Richard Brown, managed municipalities in Mass., N.H., Maine
Richard Brown retired as York County manager in 2012.
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Feature obituary: Peggy Bisco, 56, Bar Mills postmaster, known for handicrafts
She didn’t let her illness get her down and lived life to the fullest, her daughter says.