BRUNSWICK — Elizabeth “Buff” (Grant) McDonald, 70, died peacefully on Dec. 18 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on Feb. 2, 1938, the middle child of three daughters, she grew up in Cape Elizabeth. She graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1956. In 1957, she married her high school love, Bruce McDonald. […]
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Willard G. Simmons, 85
ARROWSIC — Willard G. “Will” Simmons, 85, of Arrowsic Road, died Dec. 20 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Rockland on Sept. 14, 1923, a son of Lewis and Jennie (Turner) Simmons. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ingersol, which was a Bath-built ship. […]
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Marion R. Smith, 74: Enjoyed baking, knitting and gardening
PORTLAND — Marion R. (Lowell) Smith, 74, of North Yarmouth died on Dec. 12 at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Portland in 1934, daughter of Wesley and Mary (Rasmussen) Lowell. A beloved mother and grandmother, she will be remembered for her love of baking and making birthdays a very special time for her […]
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Adam J. Brooks
FREEPORT — Adam J. Brooks died Dec. 17 at his home. He was born on Oct. 10 in Brunswick, the infant son of Adam F. Brooks and Taylor B. Birks of Freeport. He is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Fred Brooks of Phippsburg and Tracey Balciar of Brunswick; and maternal grandparents, Brian Birks of […]
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John J. Walsh, 87: Decorated World War II veteran, avid golfer
PORTLAND — John Joseph “Wally” Walsh, 87, of Portland died Dec. 16 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born Aug. 24, 1921 in the Bayside area of Portland, a son of Peter Joseph and Norah (Flaherty) Walsh. He graduated from Portland High School in 1939. Following high school, he […]
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John K. Thibodeau, 70: Bus driver for Greyhound, S.P. schools
SOUTH PORTLAND — John Keith Thibodeau, 70, died Dec. 14 at his residence. He was born on Dec. 8, 1938, the son of Beatrice Thibodeau. He graduated from Portland High School in 1958. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the North Atlantic and stateside. On Aug. 29, […]
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NFL training camps facing changes
If the league adds two regular season games in 2012, physical wear and tear will become an issue.