All Obituaries

Madison, Stuart Mahlon Turner, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 10 at Charles A. Dean Nursing Center in Greenville, Maine. Stuart was born April 8, 1927 in Buckfield, Maine, son of Ernest and Myra Turner. After graduating Buckfield High School in 1945, Stuart enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country during W.W. II and the Korean Conflict. Stuart later attended the University of Maine at Orono and received a bachelor’s degree...

Gorham   Judith Whitney Pelletier, 84, of Gorham, formerly of Bingham, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family.   Judith was born on October 19, 1934 in Waterville, the daughter of Raymond L. and Laura C. (Chase) Whitney. She was the class valedictorian of her graduating class in Bingham High School, later Judith received a BA from the University of Maine at Orono with a 3.99 GPA and was of top of her class of...

Norman Joseph Hebert, 87, of Madison passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 fittingly on Veteran's Day (observed) at his home in Madison surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on July 28, 1931 a son of Peter and Rosa (Turcotte) Hebert in Anson, Maine.   Norman made a career in the United States Air Force where he retired as a Tech Sargent. He proudly served his country with honor and respect.   He loved fishing, bird hunting and playing golf. He enjoyed...

Madison   On November 8, 2018 the heart of our family, Linda Lee Vigue, went to join the Lord, after a long illness. Born in Skowhegan, on October 19, 1948, Linda was the daughter of the late Ellra “Hook” and Patricia Andrews. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Madison High School. As an eighth grader, she met the love of her life, Roger P. Vigue. Their first date took place at the movies where they held hands. That night was the start of a lifetime of love,...

Moscow   Darold R. Abbott, 75 of Moscow, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan.   Darold was born on October 17, 1943 in Phillips , Maine, a son of James and Verna (Kennedy) Abbott. He was educated in the local schools. He was a hard worker and liked to stay busy.   He enjoyed guns, hunting, being outdoors in nature, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly miss by his family and...

Madison   Jeffrey Paul Pomerleau, 57 of Madison died unexpectedly from a heart attack in his home on November 2, 2018. He was born in Skowhegan, Maine on June 28th, 1961 . He graduated from Skowhegan Area High School in 1980. Jeff was a devoted father, grandfather, boyfriend, and a wonderful brother and son. Jeff was one of the hardest working men who would always show up to work despite sickness and pain. He was a tough guy with a don’t quit attitude. He was always the first to...

Waterville   Richard John Russell, 88, of Waterville, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Oak Grove Nursing Center in Waterville.   Richard was born on July 10, 1930 in Skowhegan, the son of Willis and Ada (Wright) Russell. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, proudly serving his country in Korea where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. Returning home he attended college and became an insurance sales...

(Moose River) Harper Rhyan Constance Hale, the precious and beautiful baby girl of Jacob and Kirstie Hale, was born August 21, 2018 at 10:11am, weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. After seventy-one days of bringing joy, smiles, and endless love, she entered heaven to be with the Lord on October 31, 2018.   She is preceded in death by her namesakes, Great-Nana Constance Hall Krukowski and beloved family friend Jonathan Ryan Vining. Harper joins them and so many...

Madison   Vicki ( Pollis) Clukey, 69, of Madison, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Woodland Senior Living in Waterville.   Vicki was born on October 3, 1949 in Skowhegan, the daughter of George and Mildred “Bunny” (Moore) Pollis. She attended Madison schools and was a graduate of Madison High School , class of 1967.   She was employed at Redington Fairview General Hospital as a CNA from 1971 to 1988 when she became ill. She...

Jerry J. Durgin, 85, of Yarmouth, formerly of Newport, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Bay Square Assisted Living in Yarmouth.   Jerry was born on October 27, 1932 in Bingham, the son of Leslie and Jane (Kennedy) Durgin. He attended local school, where he participated in every sport, but excelled in his favorite sport and lifetime obsession….baseball. While growing up, he spent countless hours in the woods with his father. They enjoyed working and hunting the woods...