BRUNSWICK — Susan Baecker Matteson, 71, died Nov. 15 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice Home in Scarborough. Matteson was born in Orange, N.J., on Aug. 3, 1942. She graduated from Kean College with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Later, Matteson was a founding member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter G. In addition to […]
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Christopher Patrick Writt, 60
BRUNSWICK — Christopher Patrick Writt, 60, died Nov. 19 at Mid Coast Hospital following a long illness. Writt was born in Hawaii on Sept. 27, 1952, the son of Lt. Cmdr. William W. and Elinor J. Writt, who both predeceased him. He attended Brunswick schools and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1970. He then went […]
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Glenis J. Berry, 89
WOOLWICH — Glenis J. Berry, 89, of Murphys Corner Road, died Nov. 21. She was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Staceyville, the daughter of Fernald and Lalia (Black) Cunningham. Berry grew up in Hartland and graduated from Hartland Academy, class of 1941. After high school, Berry went on to further her education, graduating from […]
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Margaret Ann Werts, 80: educator, world traveler
TOPSHAM — Margaret Ann Werts, 80, of Topsham, died Nov. 26 after a short illness. Werts was born in Portland, N.D., on Oct. 5, 1932. She taught school in her native North Dakota and Montana for 10 years before joining the Department of Defense’s dependent school program. Her travels took her to Goose Bay, Labrador; Ankara, […]
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Kevin Michael Grover, 40: beloved educator, dedicated advocate
DALLAS PLANTATION — Kevin Michael Grover, 40, a husband, father, brother, son, teacher and friend died unexpectedly from a heart attack in Dallas Plantation on Nov. 22. The son of Michael O. Grover and Lianne Janelle Grover of Greene, Grover was born on March 1, 1972. He graduated from St. Dominic High School in Auburn […]
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James F. Bogart Sr., 85: veteran, loved model planes
PORTLAND — James F. Bogart Sr., 85, of Portland, died Nov. 20. Bogart was born on March 9, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of John and Helen Bogart. He attended Brooklyn schools and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during World War II, and the Korean War, and was honorably discharged […]
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Mildred Gardner, 97: adventurous skier, passionate volunteer
DENNYSVILLE — Mildred “Millie” I. (Nisula) Gardner, 97, died Nov. 11 at Machias Hospital. She was born July 13, 1915, in Gardner, Mass., the daughter of the late John and Aina (Nordman) Nisula. In her younger years, she was a founding member of the Worcester Ski Club. She was an extreme skier before the term […]
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Mary Scanlon, 90
BRUNSWICK — Mary Scanlon, 90, died Nov. 9. The oldest of eight children of Irish immigrants, she was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. She attended St. Benedict’s Elementary School and Hunter College High School. She then attended business school and started a career as a typist. Marie, as she was always known, […]
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Richard E. Emerson, 87: A veteran, artist
TOPSHAM — Richard E. Emerson, 87, of Topsham, died Nov. 13 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Augusta on May 8, 1925, the son of Albion and Frieda Emerson. He graduated Waterville High School and later Thomas College of Business. Emerson served during World War II as a radioman aboard the […]
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Marjorie Olive Murch Black, 97
BRUNSWICK — Marjorie Olive Murch Black, 97, of Orr’s Island, died Nov. 11 at her home. Black was born in Portland on Aug. 24, 1915, the daughter of Karl and Isabelle Brown Murch. At age 3, upon the death of her mother, Black went to live with her grandparents in South Casco. Later she returned […]