All Obituaries

Embden Charles T. Caplin, 53 of Embden passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home in Embden.   Charles was born in Skowhegan January 26, 1970, the son of Thomas Caplin and Geraldine Downs. He was educated in local schools and graduated 1988 in Bingham, Maine. His hobbies were Hunting, Fishing, and hanging out with family and friends.   He was Predeceased by his father Thomas Caplin his grandmother Louise Downs, grandfather Henry Downs, and his uncles...

ANSON- Richard T. Murray, 82, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on September 16, 2023 at Woodlawn’s Memory Care of Madison, Maine. He was born on April 30, 1941 to Germaine (Lamontagne) and Thomas Murray of Anson. Richard married the love of his life, Ruth B. Harding of Starks, on December 7, 1962 and they enjoyed almost 61 years of marriage. Together they raised a daughter and two sons. Richard was a family man who loved camping, 4-wheeling, boating, fishing, hunting,...

Edward "Ed" C. Devault, 79, of Concord TWP, flew with the angels on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023, at Woodlawn Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.    He was born on November 20, 1943 in Portland, Maine and was was raised, in North Wayne, by his loving foster parents, Herbert and Ruth Farnham. After graduating from Winthrop H.S., 1962, he and 2 of his friends joined the Army using the "buddy system".  They enrolled in the 82nd Airborne in...

Richard “Dick” Austin 81 of Norridgewock Maine passed away peacefully while sleeping at the Redington-Fairfield General Hospital in Skowhegan Maine on September 8, 2023.   Dick was born on August 25, 1942 in Sunapee New Hampshire to the late Maurice Austin Sr. & Mabel (Dodge) Austin.   Dick graduated from Sunapee High School and joined the Army where he served in Korea.   After coming back to New Hampshire Dick drove a truck for the Mayflower moving...

JACKMAN - Dennis A. Trahan, 80, passed away September 4, 2023 with family at his side at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Dennis was born in Skowhegan, Maine on 28 February 1943 to Lucien and Eda Carol (Holden) Trahan. Following the death of his mother from complications in childbirth, Dennis was raised by his paternal grandmother the late Evelyn Trahan. Dennis graduated from Jackman High School in 1962. Dennis was a lifelong...

David was born on June 29, 1964, to Richard and Nancy (Arsenault) Gilbert of Madison, ME. He died on August 25, 2023, in Bangor, ME after a short battle with cancer.   David is predeceased by his parents Richard and Nancy Gilbert of Madison, ME and his brother Rick Gilbert of Melbourne, FL. He is survived by his brother Marc Gilbert and Wife Corina of Norridgewock, his son Garett Gilbert and Wife Rebecca of Norridgewock, and his daughter Brigette Gilbert of Embden. He also leaves...

Brion was born September 17 1951 and lost his battle with cancer August 18, 2023. Brion put up a long time fight against cancer and is now at peace. Brion served in the Navy for 16 years, and was in charge of the mess hall at NTC Orlando serving over five thousand meals per day. He later transferred to the submarine service based in Scotland and finished his career as head cook on subs. Brion had a big surprise one day when he heard a voice yell at him, as he turned around he saw his cousin...

On Thursday August 17th, 2023 Arnold “Arnie” Belanger, loving husband and father went home to the Lord at age 85. He is survived by his wife Ghislaine, brother Roland Belanger, sister Beverly Hebert, brother-in-law Val Roy and daughter Catherine. Arnold was a patriotic baby born to Belle and Edo Belanger on the 4th of July 1938 in Madison Maine. He graduated from Madison High School in 1957. During that time Arnold worked for Veneziano’s market on Madison Ave in Madison....

Kelvin Aaron Fischer, 61, of Skowhegan, Maine, passed away on August 10, 2023, in his hometown. Born on September 29, 1961, in Skowhegan, Kelvin was a beloved member of his community.    Kelvin was a fun-loving man who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He had a passion for boat rides, working on cars, and listening to music, particularly oldies, country, and rock and roll. When he went dancing, Kelvin would often showcase his limbo skills, adding an extra element...

Moscow   On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Fred Barlow, tragically and unexpectedly passed away. This month we should have been celebrating his 42nd birthday, instead we are planning his funeral.   Fred was a beloved son, brother, uncle and most importantly, a father. He leaves behind a 15 year old daughter, Sunny.   Family and friends meant everything to him. He considered his friends to be family and would do everything within his power to help others when needed. You could...