BOWDOINHAM — Shirley F. Walden, 65, died May 9 at Mid Coast Hospital. On Dec. 9, 1945, she was born in Brunswick, the daughter of Roy D. and Florence M. Sedgley Wallace, and attended local schools. After receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant certification, she worked as a CNA at local nursing homes and in private […]
Forecaster Obituaries
Laura Sims Miniszek, 93
TOPSHAM — Laura Sims Miniszek, 93, formerly of Brattleboro, Vt., died May 15 at The Highlands in Topsham. Born in Concord, N.H. on July 1, 1917, she was a daughter of Burt and Alena Stevens Sims. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1940. During World War II she served as a plane […]
Arthur R. Meserve, 74: Cherished family, simple living
MONROE, N.H. — Arthur Robert “Bob” Meserve, 74, died May 10 with his loving family present during his final days after a short battle with cancer. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Aug. 27, 1936, the son of Howard and Marguerite (McLaren) Meserve, he graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1954. In 1958 he graduated from […]
Shirley Babb, 92
YARMOUTH — Shirley White Babb, 92, of North Yarmouth, died May 3. She was born in Portland on Aug. 6, 1918, the daughter of William J. and Hermie Brand White. In 1937 she graduated with honors from South Portland High School, and progressed on to Westbrook Junior College, graduating in the class of 1940. For […]
Randy P. Shaw Sr., 46: Avid reader, valued family
PORTLAND — Randy P. Shaw Sr., 46, died unexpectedly May 11 at his home. Born July 13, 1964, in Portland, he was the youngest of four children of Virginia I. and George C. Shaw of Portland. He graduated from Portland High School. Most recently he worked as a service writer for Hewitt’s Auto Service of […]
Dennis D. Elwell, 62: Served 20 years with U.S. Air Force
Topsham — Dennis D. Elwell, 62, died May 10 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born in Brunswick on Nov. 13, 1948, a son of George and Fernande (Fournier) Elwell, he graduated from Brunswick High School and Casco Bay College in Portland. While in the Air Force he worked on attaining his Resource Management […]
Glenda D. 'Bunny' Frost, 76
BRUNSWICK — Glenda Darleen “Bunny,” Frost, 76, died May 9 at her residence following a long illness. On March 4, 1935, she was born in Brunswick, a daughter of Leonard Roy and Edith Louise (Dunning) Wallace and attended Bath schools. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, and was an avid hunter who loved fishing, gardening, and […]
Emilienne LaBonte, 84
BRUNSWICK — Emilienne LaBonte, 84, died May 7 at Mid Coast Hospital. Born in Versailles, France, Nov. 19, 1926, the daughter of Emile Desire Perdriat and Madeleine Louise Duval. On Sept. 11, 1954, she married Phillippe J. LaBonte in Versailles, France, while he was serving in the U.S. Army. In 1955 she moved to Brunswick, […]
Alan M. Guimont, 64: Vietnam War veteran, enjoyed golf
SOUTH PORTLAND — Alan Michael Guimont, 64, died April 27 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a long illness. Born in Portland, Jan. 13, 1947, a son of Paul A. and Alice O’Leary Guimont, he attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1965. In September 1966 he joined the U.S. Army and […]
Eileen Dubail, 95: Lived life of Christian faith, generosity
PORTLAND — Eileen (Campbell) Dubail, 95, died May 7 at the St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence surrounded by her loving family. Born Aug. 16, 1915, in Portland, the daughter of Joseph Edward and Mary Elizabeth Campbell, she attended Cathedral High School in Portland. In June 1932 she married Edward F. Dubail. As a young woman […]