BRUNSWICK — Margaret Powers Perry, 87, formerly of Falmouth, died March 8 at home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. She was born in Topsham on Nov. 13, 1921, the daughter of Walter O. and Velzora (Edgecomb) Powers. After attending Topsham and Brunswick schools, she graduated from Bliss Business School in 1941. She married […]
Forecaster Obituaries
Richard Q. Storer, 85
YARMOUTH — Richard Quint Storer, 85, died Feb. 17. He was born in Yarmouth on March 12, 1923, son of Raymond Edwin and Gladys (MacDonald) Storer. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth, he is survived by his brother He lived his entire life in Yarmouth, with the exception of a tour of duty with […]
Katherine J. "Kay" Myers, 76: Yarmouth Historical Society volunteer, former inkeeper
YARMOUTH — Katherine Jean Myers, 76, died March 3 at Brentwood Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 24, 1932, in Hatfield, Mass., the only child of Mary J. (Pitchko) and Harry C. O’Neal. After she graduated from Smith Academy in Hatfield, she worked as a secretary for local universities. On Aug. 19, 1950, she […]
Frederick Butts Jr., 72: Boxer, firefighter, family man
PORTLAND — Frederick “Freddie” Butts Jr., 72, died March 1 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with family by his side. He was born in Portland on May 20, 1936, son of Frederick Butts Sr., and Marie (Landry) Butts. In 1955, he graduated from Cheverus High School and joined the U.S. Marines. While serving in the […]
Paul V. Bargas, 77: Life-long love of the sea and culinary arts
SOUTH PORTLAND — Paul V. Bargas, 77, died suddenly at his home on Feb. 24. He was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Elmo, Kan., son of Jessie and Maria Bargas. On April 24, 1950, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the submarine service aboard numerous vessels. He attained the rank of Senior Chief […]
Ezra C. Creswell, 80
BRUNSWICK — Ezra Chester Creswell, 80, died Feb. 28 at Mid Coast Hospital. He was born in Quincy, Mass., March 9, 1928, the son of Alpheus C. and Marion D. (McEwen) Creswell. In 1946, he graduated from Braintree High School where he excelled in sports. He was inducted into the Braintree High School Sports Hall […]
Marjorie L. MacDonald, 87: 27 years with Bath Water District
WOOLWICH — Marjorie Louise MacDonald, 87 died Feb. 28 at Winship Green Nursing Home in Bath. She was born in Bath on Jan. 2, 1922, a daughter of Ralph C. Achorn and Bernice (Norton) Day. In 1939, she graduated from Morse High School. On July 29, 1950, she married Kenneth F. MacDonald. For 27 years, […]
Joseph F. Ramos, 86
HARPSWELL — Joseph Francis Ramos, 86, died Feb. 25 at his home. He was born in Hyde Park, Mass., June 25, 1922, a son of John Sousa and Julianna (Kessler) Ramos. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Northeastern University, and later received a master’s degree in education. During World War II, he served […]
John M. Lavallee, 56
BRUNSWICK — John Martin Lavallee, 56, died Feb. 24 at the Skolfield House. He was born in Brunswick, Nov. 8, 1952, son of John and Margaret (Lowery) Lavallee. He attended Brunswick schools and worked on the Lavallee family farm for several years. The majority of his career was spent as a carpenter, building his own […]
Clarence F. Morang, 96
BRUNSWICK —Clarence F. Morang, 96, died Feb. 24 at Parkview Adventist Medical Center. He was born in Brunswick, Oct. 31, 1912, the son of Frank C. and Mattie (Hodgon) Morang. On Aug. 1, 1931, he married Edna B. Swift. For many years, he worked as a carpenter building homes in the local area. His hobbies […]