SCARBOROUGH — Duane Oliver Thomas, 84, of Florida and Scarborough, died May 25 following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was born in Sherman Mills, a son of Hilbert and Julia Thomas. Thomas was a truck driver for much of his life, working for A&P and local oil companies. He was a longtime […]
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John Pye Jr., 34
BRUNSWICK — John D. Pye Jr., 34, of Brunswick, died unexpectedly on or about May 23 in Brunswick. Pye was born Jan. 15, 1979, in Brunswick. He attended school in Presque Isle, Bowdoin and Topsham. Pye is survived by his parents, John and Debbie Blackwell, of Naples, Fla.; two sons, Damien Michael Pye and Jeremiah Maurice […]
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Donald W. Mitchell, 64: Showed others how to live
Donald W. Mitchell, 64, of South Portland, died May 29 at Gosnell House in Scarborough. He was born Dec. 3, 1948, in Middlebury, Vt., the son of Harold and Betty Mitchell. He lived his early life in Forest Dale, Vt., attending local schools. Following graduation from high school, Mitchell trained as a court stenographer and […]
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Muriel C. Rapa, 88: Admired for her generosity
BATH — Muriel C. Rapa, 88, of Bath, died Sunday with her husband and six children by her side. A true lady, Rapa was admired for her generosity, ability to listen and not judge, creativity, kindness to others, and integrity. Those who knew her well enjoyed her fun-loving manner, infectious smile and giggle, and sense of […]
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Edgar Greenlaw Bradley, 75
WOOLWICH — Edgar Greenlaw Bradley, 75, died Feb. 23. He was born Oct. 11, 1937, to Meliville Greenlaw Bradley and Flora Hunnewell, and raised in Woolwich and Boothbay Harbor. Bradley lived a colorful life. He was a master mechanic with a passion for Ford and Harley-Davidson products. He earned a pilot’s license in 1997 and owned […]
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Rober Werner Roffler, 88: Active in civic life
NORTH YARMOUTH — Robert Werner Roffler, 88, of North Yarmouth, died May 26, with his wife of 35 years by his side, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Roffler was born in Hartford, Conn., on June 18, 1924, to Werner Roffler and Minnie Winar Roffler. He attended Hartford schools, graduating from William H. Hall High […]
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Norman L. Steele, 74
CUMBERLAND — Norman L. Steele, 74, of Cumberland, died quietly June 1 with his loving family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1938, in Cumberland, the son of Jennie G. Steele and Millard Steele. He grew up in Cumberland and lived there until he moved to Dorchester, Mass., […]
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Rudolph J. Gagnon, 86: Longtime Portland businessman
PORTLAND — Rudolph J. “Rudy” Gagnon, 86, of Portland, died peacefully Saturday, surrounded by family at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Gagnon was born Nov. 14, 1926, to William L. and Imelda Gagnon, and raised in Portland. He graduated from Deering High School, where he played football. After high school, he joined the Navy, serving […]
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Barbara M. Green, 88
BRUNSWICK — Barbara M. Green, 88, of Brunswick, died May 19 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Green was born March 31, 1925, in Newcastle, a daughter of William H. and Ethel Chickering. She was educated in Damariscotta and South Portland schools. She married John Silvius in 1943 and Ransford Green in 1965. Both husbands […]
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Ronald A. Webber, 74
HARPSWELL — Ronald A. Webber, 74, of Harpswell, died May 21 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Brunswick, a son of Dean and Althea Webber. He attended Brunswick schools. Webber was self-employed for many years as a septic and excavation contractor, operating R.A. Webber and Sons and […]