PORTLAND — Michael Joseph Chadbourne, 16, of Franklin, Indiana, formerly of Portland, died June 9 from injuries sustained while trying to rescue a friend from drowning. Chadbourne was an upcoming senior at Franklin Community High School. He was a standout football player and a member of the track team. He loved spending time with his many […]
Forecaster Obituaries
Mary S. DiMatteo, 84
PORTLAND — Mary S. DiMatteo, 84, of Portland, died June 10. She was born in Portland, a daughter of Salvatore and Mary Nolfo. She attended the North School and graduated from Portland High School, Class of 1947. She married Joseph R. DiMatteo Sr. on April 9, 1951, at Saint Peter’s Church in Portland. She worked for […]
Donna R. Hodgkins, 77: Passion for sports, loved to travel
BATH — Donna R. Hodgkins, 77, of Bath, died peacefully May 31 with her family by her side at Winship Green Nursing Facility. She was born in Wiscasset on June 28, 1936, the daughter of Donald and Hulda Stewart. She was a graduate of Morse High School, Class of 1954. On Nov. 3, 1956, she married […]
Kathleen Marie Brooks, 80
TOPSHAM — Kathleen Marie Brooks, 80, of Topsham, died May 24 at Mid Coast Hospital, with family by her side. She was born Feb. 19, 1934, in Houlton, the daughter of Frank Bachelder and Beatrice Bachelder. She was a graduate of Houlton High School. On April 20, 1953, she married Theodore F. Brooks, of Island Falls […]
Norman Henry Munn, 73
BRUNSWICK — Norman Henry Munn, 73, independent scholar, writer and teacher, died Feb. 3 at the Georgetown University Hospital. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 21, 1940, son of Anna L. Sullivan of Springfield, Massachusetts, and Norman L. Munn of Adelaide, Australia. He was raised in Brunswick, where his father was professor of psychology […]
Dorothy Crandell, 86: Traveled the world, enjoyed theater and music
SCARBOROUGH — Dorothy Crandell, 86, died May 14 in her home, from conditions related to Alzheimer’s. She was born on April 8, 1928, in Burnley, Lancashire, England to Dr. and Mrs. John B. Jackson. She met her husband, Donald, when they became neighbors prior to World War II. They were married in 1947 at the Jubilee […]
Elaine Frances Jacobson Record Wilmot, 80
FREEPORT — Elaine Frances Jacobson Record Wilmot, 80, of Freeport died April 29 at Hawthorne House Assisted Living Facility where she had resided for the past 17 months. She was born to Theodore L. Jacobson and Frances E. Gullans on Sept. 22, 1933, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She was the second of three children, predeceased by Betty […]
Robert E. Axelsen, 86: Successful salesman, talented woodworker
YARMOUTH — Robert E. Axelsen, 86, died peacefully June 4, with his family by his side. He was born on March 2, 1928, in Portland, to August M. and Mildred C. Weston Axelsen. He attended Portland High School. On May 29, 1948, he married Arlene E. Hanson, his devoted wife of 56 years. Together they raised […]
Bernadette Tartarczuk Murphy, 82: Dedicated and talented nurse
PORTLAND — Bernadette Tatarczuk Murphy, 82, died peacefully June 4 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Portland May 10, 1932, the daughter of William and Stasia Nalbach Tatarczuk. She attended local schools and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1949 and then from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 as a registered nurse. […]
Antonio DiBiase, 81
PORTLAND — Antonio DiBiase, 81, of Portland died June 1 at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth. He was born Sept. 28, 1932, in Portland, a son of Ambrose Sr. and Anna DiBiase. He grew up in Portland, graduating from Portland High School in 1950. Shortly after high school, DiBiase enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served […]