Obituaries

Julie Drinkwater Landwehr notice

Jan 28
Julie Drinkwater Landwehr, 56, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, having courageously battled cancer for many years, at her home with her family at her side. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced. Condolences and memories may be shared with her family at longfuneralhomecamden.com.
Dorothy A. Jameson

Jan 28
Dorothy Alice Jameson, 102, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the Cushing Homestead following a period of declining health. She had been a resident there since August 2019. Born in Thomaston May 18, 1917, to Leroy Irving Harrington Sr. and Alice (Mank) Harrington, she grew up on Wadsworth Street, was raised by her older sister Gladys and her grandmother Annie Mank, after ...
Patricia D. Tempio-Wilson

Jan 27
Patricia Dawn Tempio-Wilson, 45, of Stafford, Virginia, passed away Jan. 17, 2020, at VCU Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, and aunt who lived life with the utmost happiness, sassiness, and joy; and brought the same to everyone who knew her. She selflessly dedicated all that she had to give to her family and friends; and her care and love for others was the most sincere. ...
Aaron H. Robinson

Jan 27
Aaron H. Robinson passed away unexpectedly Jan. 17, 2020, at the age of 39. Aaron was born March 14, 1980, in Rockport to Patricia and Mitchell Robinson. He also has two sisters, Kendra Robinson and Tracy Robinson that he grew up with. He has shared his life and love with his girlfriend, Tanya York, for the last five and a half years. He had two step-sons, Reece and Levi, whom he loved dearly and helped raise. Aar...
Marshall Perfetto notice

Jan 27
Marshall “Rocco” Perfetto, 1, of Friendship, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Rocco was born Oct. 25, 2018 in Damarsicotta to Marshall and Danielle (Myers) Perfetto. A celebration of Rocco's life will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the First Baptist Church of Waldoboro, 71 Grace St. A full obituary will be published on a later date. To ...
Joan M. Alex

Jan 27
Peacefully, as the moon rose over Sussman House, Joan M. Alex, 83, our wonderful wife, mother (in-law), sister and friend began her next journey Jan. 19, 2020, fortified with faith and knowing without a doubt just how much she was loved. She was born in Newton, Mass., Sep. 8, 1936. Although Joan's passing was rather sudden, she prepared herself beautifully in life by being a devoted wife and an amazing mom, while ...
Anthony Ripley

Jan 27
Anthony “Tony” Ripley of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away Jan. 18, 2020. Tony was born in Camden, the son of Guy A. Ripley Sr. and Myrtle (Sutherland) Ripley. He is predeceased by his parents, one sister, Clara, and four brothers Loring, Guy Jr., Johnny and Robert. He is survived by his children, Kristy Corrigan and Lucas Ripley, sisters Ida Hilliker, Betty Amborn, Sylvia Frankowski, Polly Bonin and Selma Bonin ...
Mary B. Landers

Jan 27
Mary 'Irene' Blackington Landers went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband, Burrill 'Pudgy' Landers. She is survived by their children, Susan Slocum and husband, Tony, of Union. Steven Landers and wife, Kelly, of Valrico, Fla. Mark Landers of Port Richey, Fla. Sandra Campbell and husband, Morgan, of Hope, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren ...
Anthony F. Camporiale

Jan 24
Anthony F. Camporiale, Jr, 64, known as 'Tony' to all his friends and loved ones, died from complications of a cardiac arrest, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born in Providence, R.I., Aug. 16, 1955, he was the son of Anthony F., Sr. and Edith DeCaporale Camporiale. While growing up in Bristol, Tony worked part-time in the family business, Tony's Bakery. Educated in Rhode Island ...
Charles E. Eaton notice

Jan 23
Charles E. Eaton, Sr., 81, of Lincolnville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Pen Bay Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1938, in Rockport, the son of the late Alphonso and the late Edith (Frost) Eaton. Survivors include his wife, Catherine (Garland) Eaton of Lincolnville; his children Catherine Nadeau, Charles Eaton Jr., James Eaton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memories and condolences...
V. Dwight Mahoney

Jan 22
Vesper Dwight “Knuckles” Mahoney, 66, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at Harbor Hill Nursing Home in Belfast. Born in Camden May 1, 1953, Dwight was the son of Sturgis and Harriet (Knight) Mahoney. A Camden-Rockport High School graduate of the Class of 1971, he enlisted in the U.S. Army following high school. Dwight spent many years working on several commercial fishing boats, eventually as captain. He later ...
Sallie C. Leighton

Jan 22
Sallie Craighead Leighton, 87, died peacefully with two of her three daughters by her side Jan. 18, 2020. She was born July 18, 1932, in Stamford, Conn., to Whyte Owen Craighead and Theodora (Thieme) Craighead. She graduated from Stamford High School as class president in 1950 and from Colby Junior College in 1952 with an associate's degree in performing arts with a voice major. For nearly 70 years, she sang in ...
Dorothy A. Jameson notice

Jan 22
Dorothy Alice Jameson, age 102, of St. George, passed away following a short illness Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the Cushing Homestead in Cushing. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Federated Church in Thomaston, 8 Hyler St. A full obituary will be published on a later date. To share a memory or condolence with Dorothy's family, visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com.
David G. Byrd

Jan 21
David G. Byrd passed away Jan. 6, 2020, with his loving wife, Cheryl Byrd, by his side. He was born in 1954, the son of Betty Ward and George Byrd, both pre-deceased. David was the brother of seven siblings: Jerry, Betty, Robert, Rosanne, Suzanne, Annette and William. He was an amazing father to his only daughter Katie (Byrd) Hansen, a step-father to Thomas Billings II and Timothy Billings, both sons from his ...
Richard V. Procopio

Jan 21
Richard V. Procopio, 73, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after an extended illness. Known for his self-deprecating humor and his love of buxom women, Richard always thought he lived a charmed life. The only son of Americo and Elizabeth Ann Barletta Procopio, Richard readily admits he was spoiled as a child and very much thought he should be. In his youth, he thought maybe he was ...
Roberta H. Hunt

Jan 20
Roberta Helen Hunt 'Bert', 83, died peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at Sussman House in Rockport following a period of declining health. Born in 1936 in Fairfield, she was the daughter of Chester Clyde and Jennie Mae O'Blenis Craig. She was a 1954 graduate of Lawrence High School in Waterville and later received a business degree from Boston University in 1958. Bert began work for New ...
Michael A. Batty

Jan 20
Michael A. Batty, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Born in Rockland, Sep. 8, 1975, he was the son of William and Marylou (Yattaw) Batty Sr. and husband to Jessica Olsen-Batty. Educated in local schools, Mike was a graduate of Rockland District High School and attended the University of Southern Maine for some time to study firefighting. A hard worker all his life, Mike was working ...
Robert H. Porter notice

Jan 17
Robert H. Porter, 90, of Lincolnville, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at his home. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced. Condolences and memories may be shared at longfuneralhomecamden.com. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Camden.
Elaine G. Williamson

Jan 17
Elaine (Goodson) Williamson, passed away peacefully Jan. 14, 2020. She was born in Saco to Maurice Goodson and Beryl (Saindon) Goodson Oct. 13, 1941. Douglas Williamson, her devoted husband of 62 1/2 years, loved her to the end and beyond. Elaine worked as a waitress at Moody's Diner and was a 20 year employee of Hannaford. Elaine enjoyed many things in life, just to name a few: volunteering for Medomak Valley ...
Daniel J. Johnson

Jan 17
Daniel John Johnson, age 36, was born Nov. 10, 1983, in Dover Foxcroft, to John and Janet Johnson. He passed away at his home on Swans Island Jan. 11, 2020. Daniel was drawn to island life, where the pace was quieter, working on the water freeing, and life more simple. While living there, he continued his lifelong practice of helping out any friend, family, or coworker in need. He acquired many deep and valued ...
Edward W. Blackington

Jan 16
Edward W. Blackington of Warren died gently at Sussman House Jan. 6, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinson disease. Born the son of Mary (Morong) and Edward Blackington in Camden in 1935, he graduated from Camden High School in 1952. Ed was master of any trade or hobby to which he put his hand. A lifelong lover of animals, in the '70s, he was renowned as a dog groomer and was proud to be a part of the ...
Harold J. Bray Jr.

Jan 16
Harold J. Bray Jr, 65 of Wolverine, Michigan, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at home. Born May 11, 1954, in Rockland, he was the son or Harold J. and Irene L. (Nelms) Bray Sr. Harold worked in construction as a project manager for many years in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona and Alaska before settling in Michigan where he worked in Gaylord and Petoskey. He was an avid scuba diver and also enjoyed ...
Miranda S. Cousins

Jan 15
Miranda Sue Cousins, 39, after a long battle with pain and mental anguish, decided to end her life Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at her home in Washington. Miranda was born in Rockport to Ronald and Mary Ellen (Keller) Cousins Aug. 24, 1980. She grew up in Union, where she attended school and graduated from Medomak Valley High School in 1999. She would later pursue a career in IT Tech and took classes at the University ...
Viola N. Rawley

Jan 15
Viola Noyes Rawley, 84 passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2020, at the Woodlands Center of Rockland. She was born May 21, 1935, in North Waldoboro to parents Charles and Jennie Noyes. Viola grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School, class of 1953. Viola worked for Sylvania's for 10 years, ran a crew for Medomak Canning Company while raising four boys and running a household. Viola was a member of ...