All Obituaries

Jackman Magdalena (Hofler) Quirion passed away quietly on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 surrounded by her immediate family. Marley, (as she was known by friends and family), was born on April 14, 1926 in Torgau, Germany, the daughter of Otto Karl Hofler and Emma Geb Dahmas, both of Germany. She grew up and survived the horrors of World War II, although having been separated from her family. In her early adulthood she worked as a Kindergarten nurse before being hired as a head waitress at one...

Starks Bertha (Bee) Sanville 6/7/49-4/6/2024 Bertha Helen (McFarland) Sanville, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away in her home in Starks, ME on April 6th, 2024 at the age of 74. Bertha, known by most as Bee, is survived by her four children and their spouses; Rob & Sandy, Annette & Mark, Jeannie & Steven, and Amy as well as her sibling's; Donna, Vicki, Leon, and Penny and all eight of her grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Bee was born in...

 Richmond, Maine- Robin O’Lynn Burns III, “Bindlelynn,” 56, passed away unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center on March 28, 2024.            Robin was born on August 7, 1967, daughter and second child of Robert and Maureen (Briggs) Wilson. She attended Chelsea School then spent several years attending schools in Hartford, CT. She graduated from Cony High School in 1995 and later went on to study Criminal Justice at the University of Maine...

Robert (Bob) Allen Bouchard, 67 of North Anson passed away on Tuesday, March 19th 2024, at his home. Robert was born on July 30, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the (late) Richard F. Bouchard and Mary Shirley (Arsenault) Bouchard. He is survived by his fiancée, Christine Martin, his children Brian Bouchard of Sanford, Maine, Jason Bouchard of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida and Tracy Bouchard of Harrisville, Rhode Island. He is also survived by his mother Mary Shirley, brother...

Thomas E. Newell, 92, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Redington Fairview General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on May 18, 1931 in Bethel, Maine, son of Edward Sockalexis Newell and Wilma A. (Meserve) Newell. He graduated from Farmington High School Class of 1949 then married June Bradley in 1952. Tom was employed at North Anson Reel for 40 years, of which he was foreman for 8 of those years. In his earlier days, he and his wife June...

Madison- Sandra L. Cowan, 66 passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born on November 29, 1957, in Skowhegan, Maine, daughter to Ivan and Marilyn (Charron) Spencer. Sandy attended schools in Madison where she graduated saluditorian of her 1976 class. She then attended college and received her Associate's Degree in Accounting. Sandy was hired at Madison Paper Industries where she proudly worked in various departments for over 30 years....

      Mavorite Arlene “Howard” Sargent, Daughter of Justin W. Howard and Stella M. “Nutting” Howard, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born February 17, 1933, in Highland Plantation, Maine, and Graduated from Madison High School in 1953.        Mavorite married Franklin E. Sargent on July 28,1953 in Kingfield, Maine.  After they married, they moved to...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and dear friend. Lewis G. Randall Jr. 78, of Anson left this world on March 9, 2024, at the age of 78. He peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends. Lewis was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 11, 1945, the son of Lewis G. Randall Sr. and Hazel (Doe) Randall. Lewis held many titles in his life and was certainly a jack-of-all-trades. In his...

Carolyne “Carol” Ann Starker 87, of North New Portland, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Skowhegan.  Carol was born on June 25, 1936 in Stanton Station, New Jersey.  The loving daughter to Spencer and Constance (Paieda) Hanff.  She received her education in New Jersey schools and graduated from Bogota High School in 1953.  She held a position as an executive secretary at an office supply distributor before moving to Maine...

Norridgewock, Gail Marie (Gallant) Quimby, 75 of Norridgewock passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 4, 2024.  She was born on August 27, 1948 to Roy J. and Loraine A. (McCarthy) Gallant.    Gail graduated from Madison Area Memorial High School as the first female Class President in 1966.  She continued to make a mark in this world for the rest of her time.  She was an avid volunteer in many realms.  She volunteered in PreK classrooms,...