Ms. Brooks was also a butterfly expert, historian and community leader.

He worked tirelessly to raise money for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program.

She began working at the iconic Saco store when she was just 14 and then owned and ran it until 2003.

He also served as acting executive director for the Maine Turnpike Authority.

She is also remembered as an accomplished seamstress and cook.

Hirai spent much of her career researching the history of modern Japan.

He died June 10 when he was crushed by granite at a job site in Freeport.

Mr. Bailey also served for six years in the Legislature.