SCARBOROUGH — Linda A. Greenleaf, 68, died surrounded by family at the Seal Rock Healthcare Facility in Saco on July 9, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. On June 15, 1941, she was born in Jersey City, N.J., daughter of Reginald and Marion Crossett. She moved to Maine at an early age and was […]
Forecaster Obituaries
Ronald W. Bartlett Sr., 68: BIW machinist for 36 years
BRUNSWICK — Ronald W. Bartlett Sr., 68, died July 9 at Mid Coast Hospital. He was born in Houlton on Oct. 30, 1940, the son of Wilbert M. and Frances F. Bartlett. After graduating from Hampden Academy, he completed an apprenticeship program at Bath Iron Works, and worked in the machine shop for 36 years, […]
Richard J. Najim, 59
BRUNSWICK — Richard J. Najim, 59, died July 10 at his Brunswick home. Formerly of Wichita, Kan., he moved to Maine in 1998 after a career in the aircraft and manufacturing industries. He is survived by his children, Heather Blalack of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jason Najim of Brunswick; three brothers, Harvey E. Najim of […]
Theodore R. Ray Jr., 75
FREEPORT — Theodore R. “Ted” Ray Jr., 75, died July 12 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice after years of failing health. He was born on July 28, 1933, in New Gloucester, a son of Louise (Webber) and Theodore R. Ray Sr. After graduating from high school in 1952, he served in the U.S. Army for four […]
Ace W. York, 78: Longtime Yarmouth contractor
NORTH YARMOUTH — Ace W. York, 78, died June 30 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. On June 4, 1931, he was born in Washburn, son of Louis York and Daisy (Jones) York. During World War II, he moved with his family from Presque Isle to Portland while his father worked in […]
Alexander L. George, 82: Affection for Irish culture
PORTLAND — Alexander L. George, 82, died at Maine Medical Center on July 8. With his loving grandniece at his side, he spent his final moments enjoying Irish folklore. On June 2, 1927, he was born in Portland, Ore., a son of Louis N. and Anna (Manos) George. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard […]
Stanley W. Sontz, 68: Passion for fireworks, collecting firearms
CAPE ELIZABETH — Stanley William Sontz, 68, died at home on June 23. His wife of 46 years Marlene (Jaffe) Sontz and his loving family were at his side. On Feb. 12, 1941, he was born in Lynn, Mass., a son of Max and Esther Sontz. He graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1959. […]
Ruby M. Condon, 84: Youthful exuberance throughout life
Brunswick — Ruby Marguerite Condon, 84, died from cancer on July 4 with her sister June at her bedside. She was the fifth child of six born to Hazel and Arthur W. Turner in Frankfort and grew up in Brunswick and Bowdoinham. Her first marriage was to Maurice Ware of Bowdoinham. Later on, she was […]
David D. Dubé, 80
BRUNSWICK — David D. Dubé, 80, died June 30. On Jan. 13, 1929, he was born in Brunswick, the son of Philippe and Alice Lavigueur Dubé. He attended local schools and graduated from Tufts University. He married Carol Barnes in 1951. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked at WT Grant Company until 1975. […]
Robert E. Brown, 40
PORTLAND — Robert Eugene Brown, 40, died unexpectedly at his home June 29. He was born in Brunswick, March 1, 1969, the son of Carl E. and Betty (Allen) Brown. After attending Brunswick schools, he worked at the Heartland Restaurant in Lewiston, Bonanza in Brunswick and at Pathways, Inc. He is survived by a daughter, […]