FALMOUTH — Fred Hamren, 83, died June 16 in Falmouth. Born in Chicago on June 21, 1930, he attended the University of Michigan, graduating with a degree in civil engineering. It was there that he met the love of his life, Marcia. During college, he left to serve four years in the Air Force. They married on […]
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Andrew Patrick Dolan Jr., 83: Navy and Air Force vet, traveled the world
COUSINS ISLAND — Andrew Patrick Dolan Jr., 83, of Yarmouth, died peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Cousins Island June 15. He was born April 18, 1931, and was raised in Brooklyn, New York, by his parents, Andrew Patrick Dolan Sr., a native of Ireland, and Therese Dolan, He married his wife of 53 years, […]
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Paul S. DePalmer, 71: Owned Paul's Services Inc., enjoyed cooking lobster
PORTLAND — Paul S. DePalmer, 71, of Portland, died at his home June 19 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Portland on March 22, 1943, to Samuel and Yolanda DePalmer. He attended Portland schools. In 1963, he married Joyce Bunker and they enjoyed 49 years together before her death in 2012. The couple […]
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Richard Albert Coffin, 91: Lifelong lobsterman, craftsman, artist
BRUNSWICK — Richard Albert Coffin, 91, of Brunswick died June 10 at Hill House, of Bath, where he had resided for four years. Born in Brunswick, he was one of six sons of Marie and Benjamin Coffin. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 1941. He studied at the New England School of […]
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Jonathan Weil Reitman, 65
BRUNSWICK — Jonathan Weil Reitman, 65, local and international conflict resolution advocate, teacher, and writer, died June 7 at a local hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born in New York City on Oct. 3, 1948, a son of Sydney and Marian Weil Reitman. He was a graduate of West Orange High School, New […]
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Thelma Ora Sylvester, 107
BATH — Thelma Ora Sylvester, 107, affectionately known as “Mamie,” died June 7. She was born May 10, 1907, to George W. Staples and Bina Emily Weymouth in Lincoln. She was one of 10 children. The large family moved to Bath where she met her husband, John H. Sylvester. They had one child, Donald Sylvester, who […]
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Anthony E. Silva Sr., 79: Navy veteran, avid sailor
SOUTH PORTLAND — Anthony E. Silva Sr., 79, died peacefully at his home on June 14 in the loving presence of his wife and family. He was born in Portland, the only child of Anthony W. Silva and Maud Feeney Silva on Nov. 25, 1934. He attended Holy Cross School, Cheverus High School and University of […]
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Barbara H. Arnold, 93
FREEPORT — Barbara H. Arnold, 93, of Framingham, Massachusetts, formerly of Freeport, died comfortably in her daughter’s home June 11. She was born Feb. 23, 1921, in Mt. Vernon, New York, a daughter of Gertrude and Arthur H. Ham. She grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and summered on the family island, Hamloaf, off the coast […]
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Oliver Leland Loring Jr., 75: Army veteran, longtime reporter
CUMBERLAND FORESIDE — Oliver Leland Loring Jr., 75, died June 4 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was the husband of Maureen Ann Connolly. For 14 years, he lived with advanced prostate cancer and was sober more than 27 years. After a career as a reporter in print and broadcast news, he was proud […]
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Betty Lou O'Hara, 80
FREEPORT — Betty Lou O’Hara, 80, died June 7 at her residence, following a long illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Skowhegan to James and Cecelia Tilley. She attended schools in Hallowell and married Beverly Fred O’Hara on Jan. 28, 1956, in Hallowell. After raising a family of five children into their teen years, […]