All Obituaries

Wiscasset – Holly Marie Keith, 58, of Wiscasset, Maine passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by family and friends, due to liver disease brought on by Crohn’s Disease at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. Holly was born on March 21, 1961 in Bath, Maine to John and Donna Layton.  She was living in Wiscasset but spent many years living in Virginia.  Holly graduated from Morse High School, class of 1978.  She loved crafting, especially plastic...

Phippsburg – Milton Norman MacDonald, 81, of Phippsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born in Bath on February 6, 1938, the eldest son of Norman & Frances (Morse) MacDonald.  He grew up in Bath attended Bath schools.  On February 20, 1959 Milton married his soulmate, Linda Ryan and the couple resided in Phippsburg to raise their family.  Milton was a welder employed at Bath Iron works.  A very...

Brunswick – Eugene Wilfred Thibeault, 87, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Gosnell Hospice House, with his daughter by his side.  He was born in Brunswick on May 10, 1932, the son of Eugene H and Helena (Gamache) Thibeault.  He grew up in Brunswick, graduating from Brunswick High School, class of 1951.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for 4 years.  On July 16, 1955,...

Bath – Thomas Edward Alley, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  He was born on August 5, 1944, the son of Albert Alley Sr & Miriam (Betty) Alley.  He grew up in Bath and was a graduate of Morse High School, class of 1963.  After graduation, he went in to the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for the next 4 years.  During those years he met and married his wife, Conchita Bulan.  The couple were married in the...

Phippsburg – Charlie L. Kane Jr., 53, of Phippsburg, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  He was born in Damariscotta, the oldest son of Charlie and Betty Jean (Nickerson) Kane.  He grew up in Phippsburg and attended Morse High School.  Upon leaving school Charlie pursued his passion and obtained his Class A license.  He loved the feel of the open road in front of him and the sky was the limit.  He was employed for a few years with J. R. Hill,...

Phippsburg - John R. Williams Jr., 73, of Phippsburg died peacefully at home on Dec. 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Nov. 21, 1946, in Bath, ME to John and Edna Williams. John was educated in the Bath School Systems and enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 as a heavy machine mechanic. He served one tour in Vietnam (1969-1970) with MACV. John retired after 23 years of service as a Master Sergeant. He also retired after 20 years working as a pipe fitter at Bath...

Brunswick - Frederick A. Dorcus, 85, of Brunswick, formerly of Bath, ME, peacefully passed away on December 26, 2019, surrounded by family. He honorably retired from the U.S. Air Force and continued his career completing 54 years of federal service before retiring as Deputy Supply Officer at the Naval Air Station, Brunswick. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pamela, 2 sons and 2 daughters; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at David E. Desmond & Son...

Yarmouth- Helen G. Maxell passed away December 24, 2019 at Bay Square after a brief illness. Helen was born in Millinocket, Me. on April 2, 1920. She lived with her father and 7 siblings at Smith General Store on Main Street. She resided in Yarmouth for 97 years. She was educated in Yarmouth schools and graduated from NYA in 1937. Helen worked at the Yarmouth Post Office for 29 years. Later she was employed at L.L. Bean into her 80’s and at Goodwill in Falmouth into...

WASHINGTON, N.C. – Michael David “Mike” Desmond, 67, passed away Dec. 20, 2019 in Washington, N.C., after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, October 27, 1952 in Bath, Maine, the son of David Edward and Evelyn Marie (Willette) Desmond of High Street. Mike attended local schools and graduated from Morse High School, class of 1971, where he lettered in Cross Country and Track and Field. Throughout his life he enjoyed participating and spectating in many...