All Obituaries

Embden Eugene V. Downs Sr., 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home in Embden, Maine. He was born on October 31, 1958 in Watervillle, Maine to Henry Downs and Louise (Dellarma) Downs. He attended the Embden School district. Gene married the love of his life Joann Dushuttle on April 15, 1979 in Embden. Together they raised two wonderful sons and a beautiful daughter that had her daddy wrapped right around her little finger. In his younger years, he...

Madison,   Mary A. Jackson, 90, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center .   Mary was born on May 20, 1929 in Skowhegan, a daughter of Earle G. and Tryphera M. (Russell) Anderson. She was educated in the local schools and graduated from Solon High School , class of 1948.   She worked for many years as the Town Clerk for the town of Solon, she was a member of the Solon Alumni Association, the Town and City...

Madison Elaine F. Edwards, 88, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Cedar Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Skowhegan, surround by her loving family. Elaine was born on September 12, 1931 in Leominster, Massachusetts , a daughter of Leroy and Margaret Rae (Clark) Wyman. She was educated in the local schools and graduated from Leominster High School.   At the age of 20 she married the love of her life James Edwards on September 29, 1951 and...

SGT Robert “Bob” Patrick Roy Sr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Skowhegan, Maine at the age of 73.   Bob was born on December 18, 1945 in Augusta, Maine to Guy and Annette Roy. He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1963. He joined the United States Air Force in 1966. He was deployed to Viet Nam in 1968-69 where he was an aircraft mechanic and crew chief for General Wes Moreland on the “White Whale.”   He married his...

Juliette Marie Anderson, Certified Nursing Assistant & Certified Medication Assistant.   Juliette (Julie) Anderson was born on January 31, 1925 in Madison, Maine, the daughter of Paul Napoleon Lewis Vashon and Virginia Blanche Boucher.   Julie worked for Venziano's Nursing Home and later Cedar Ridge Nursing Home for 22 years before retiring. She enjoyed her work, specifically taking care of the need's of the elderly. When she saw the gift of heart felt care, compassion and...

Jeannette Potter Dwyer November 23, 1926  -  October 18, 2019   Jeannette Potter Dwyer, 92 passed away gracefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Skowhegan, Maine. Jeannette was born on November 23, 1926 in Kingfield, Maine. She grew up and graduated from High School in Bingham and attended Bliss College of Business in Lewiston.   Soon after collage she fell in love with a young man, Donald Kennedy Dwyer, who had just returned from serving in World War II, as part of...

Madison Naomi M. Holt August 11, 1932 - October 12, 2019   Naomi M. Holt, 87 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center.   She was born on August 11, 1932 in Jonesboro, a daughter of Robert and Charlene (White) Bridgham. She was educated in local schools.   Naomi enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and loved to craft. Most of all she loved being a homemaker as her family meant everything to...

Biddeford -Donald – Donnie - Otis Jr, 69, passed away from complications of pneumonia on October 5, 2019. Born in Madison, on December 29, 1949, son of the late Donald Sr & Cassie (McEachern) Otis of East Millinocket & Portland, respectively. His family moved to East Millinocket from Madison after Donald Sr found employment at the mill when he was a young boy. But Donnie preferred the city to the small town. He moved to Portland and lived there and in Biddeford for most of...

MADISON- Patricia M. Andrews, 86, of Madison, passed away on Monday, September 30, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on July 12, 1933 in Madison, daughter of Percy and Abbie (Gates) Stewart. She was educated in Madison Schools, graduating from Madison High School in 1952. She worked in various manufacturing mills in the area and in later years she and her husband owned and operated Veneziano’s Market in Madison for 10 years. Pat married the love of her life Basil...

Michael Joseph Goff, 69, of Madison, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison on Monday, September 23, 2019. Mike was born on September 15, 1950 in Farmington, Maine to Edward and Helen "Cook" Goff. He was raised by Mr. & Mrs. Evan Hinkley and Mr.& Mrs. Charles Reid. Both couples opened up their hearts and homes to provide him love and care. Mike enlisted in the United States Army in 1972. He was previously married to  Cheryl Ann "Chesley" Goff.  They had two...