Obituaries

Malcolm W. Pratt

Oct 17
Malcolm Walter "Mac" Pratt, 84, died Monday Oct. 14, 2019, at the Sussman House in Rockport, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dover Foxcroft, Feb. 14, 1935, he was the son of Merton and Dorothy Bragg Pratt. Mac married his beloved wife Mary Nov. 14, 1975. After moving to the Midcoast in 1954, Mac worked at various jobs before opening his own business, Mac's Auto Body. At the same time, he was in law ...
Helen H. Stanley

Oct 17
Helen H. Stanley, 94, a long time Owls Head resident, died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Bella Point, Camden. Born in Sargentville Oct. 10, 1924, she was the daughter of A. Wynes and Lucy Gray Haskell. Helen grew up in Sargentville and graduated from high school there. In 1947, Helen moved to Rockland where she married Arthur Stanley. Together they welcomed two sons, Arthur Jr. and David into the family. ...
Daniel E. Ames

Oct 16
Daniel E. Ames, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at the Sussman House in Rockport after an extended illness. Born in Rockland, June 28, 1946, he was the son of Dennis E. and Norma P. Richards Ames. Daniel attended local schools. Danny's gregarious personality made him a special friend to anyone he met. He always enjoyed their approval when someone would tell Danny, “I love your hat”. He loved going to day program ...
Paul J. Kemberling notice

Oct 16
Paul J. Kemberling, 58, died unexpectedly, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, while on vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Paul is sadly missed by his beloved family, wife Vicky Willey and children Eli, Jeremiah and Grace Kemberling. A celebration of Paul's life is being planned and will be announced at a later date. A full obituary will be published. To share a memory or condolence with Paul's family, please visit their ...
Virginia H. Williams notice

Oct 15
Virginia H. Williams, 97, widow of Thomas W. Williams, M.D., died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2019, at the Sussman House in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later and a memorial service will be announced. Private burial in Seaview Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be shared with the family at longfuneralhomecamden.com.
Josephine A. Landi

Oct 15
Josephine Ann Landi; a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, daughter, niece, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10th, 2019. Having reached the age of 97, she was surrounded by her loving family. She spent her final years living with her beloved great-granddaughter Allie and her husband Logan; She was surrounded by the love, laughter, and smiles of her great-great grandchild...
Milton H. Goldsmith notice

Oct 15
Milton H. Goldsmith, 95, died peacefully Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Adas Yoshuron Synagogue, 50 Willow Street. Interment will follow at Berliawski-Small Cemetery, Park Street. A full obituary will be published. To share a memory or condolence with the Goldsmith family, please visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com.
Paul A. Wyman notice

Oct 14
Paul Anthony Wyman, 71, husband of Michele Desrosiers Wyman, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta. He had served in the U.S. Navy during Viet Nam. Paul worked for many years as a cook and had been a volunteer fireman for many years. In keeping with his wishes, interment will be private at the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial gifts may be made to the Union Fire ...
Lisa E. Carlson notice

Oct 14
Lisa E. Carlson, 74, passed away at the University of Vermont Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Friends and family are invited to visit from 10 to 11 am on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, where a celebration of her life will be held. A full obituary will be published. Arrangements are with Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home. To share a ...
Beth A. Troester

Oct 14
Beth Ann Troester, 62, entered the presence of her Savior, the Lord Jesus, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at the Sussman House in Rockport. A service to celebrate Beth's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. Beth was born in Moncton, New Brunswick March 11,1957, the daughter of Al and Eileen Troester, joining her brother Gary and sister, ...
Willard T. Wight

Oct 10
Willard Thorndike Wight, 91, husband of Janet Bean Wight, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at the Sussman House in Rockport, surrounded by his family. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, Sept. 5, 1928, he was the son of Willard and Nerita (Willey) Wight. Willard attended Camden High School, the Holderness School, Tabor Academy and University of Maine - where he studied boat design - partly inspired by his family ...
Elvi R. Hudson

Oct 10
Elvi Ruitta Hudson, 98, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at the Sussman House after a brief illness. Elvi was born July 16, 1921 in Fitchburg, Mass., to Finnish immigrant parents, Antto and Hilma Ruitta. Later, the family moved to Warren, where they built an old family style farm. As there were not any boys in the family, Elvi had to take on the role of 'farm boy'. Her father had to fasten a stick to their ...
Gary L. Thompson

Oct 09
Gary Linwood Thompson, 60, died unexpectedly from complications of diabetes at his home Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Born May 16, 1959, he was the son of Linwood R. and Jeanette H. Thompson of Tenants Harbor. Gary grew up in that community, where he attended local schools and Georges Valley High School in Thomaston. After high school, Gary worked many jobs, including lobster fishing, clamming, working at Johnny's Wharf ...
Lucas R. Thompson

Oct 09
Lucas Robert "Luke" Thompson, age 39, passed peacefully with his mother and stepfather by his side. He was born Aug. 18, 1980. He fought a courageous battle with brain cancer and left for his heavenly home Oct. 2, 2019. Luke had a very soft heart, and showed it with his love for animals and babies. He was a very kind person and had a sweet soul. Luke loved sports and kept up with all the statistics. He had a ...
Willard T. Wight notice

Oct 07
Willard Thorndike Wight, 91, husband of Janet (Beane) Wight, died Sunday evening, Oct. 6, 2019, at the Sussman House in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later. Memorial gifts may be made in his memory to the Camden Rotary Club or to Camden Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program. Condolences and memories may be shared with Willard's family at longfuneralhomecamden.com. Arrangements are with the Long ...
Lawrence R. Beverage Jr.

Oct 07
Lawrence Richard Beverage, Jr, passed away at age 74 from pulmonary disease on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Larry was born in Swampscott, Mass., Oct 22, 1944. He was the eldest child of Lawrence R. Sr. and Dorothy Thayer Beverage. In 1953, at the age of 9, Larry moved with his parents to their hometown of North Haven. He graduated from North Haven High School. In 1966, he married ...