Lowell K. “Tom” Hildings, 82, died Jan. 19, 2026 at his home in Waldoboro. Tom was born Oct. 13, 1943 on Vinalhaven to Lawrence Hildings and Mina Carter Hildings. Tom attended Vinalhaven schools until the 8th grade.

Wendy Diane (Curtis) Sylvester Couture, 37, of Wiscasset, wife of Terry J. Couture Jr., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 after a long illness.

Lester Anderson, 64, of Newcastle, passed away peacefully on the evening of Jan. 4, 2026 with his wife and family by his side. Born on Nov. 5, 1961 in Boston, Mass., he was the son of Theodore L. and Priscilla (Koehling) Anderson.

As the final days of 2025 were winding down, so too, was Sam Stevens. On Jan. 2, 2026, she passed away in her home, dying much as she lived: feeling loved (and probably mildly exasperated) by all of her children.

Bruce Edward Babb passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Jan. 7, 2026.

James F. “Jimmy” Foss, 54, died Dec. 23, 2025 at Southshore Hospital in Weymouth, Mass. Jimmy was born Nov. 10, 1971 in Rockville, Conn. to Filmont W. “Nick” Foss and Nancy Voisine Foss. Jimmy grew up in Waldoboro and Nobleboro and graduated from high school.

Florence A. “Flo” “Funny Grammy” Weeks, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville. She was born in Gardiner on March 7, 1930 a daughter of the late Henry and Mae (Blanchard) Holt.

Richard D. Mogel, widower of Carol (Hood) and Shirley (Sedler), passed away at his home on Jan. 13, 2026.

Pamela Christine Gormley (née Conn), 72, of Brunswick, passed peacefully from the embrace of her family into the arms of her creator on Jan. 7, 2026 following a long battle with complications from congestive heart failure.

Richard “Red” Darby Feld Sr. passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2026 at Togus Springs Hospice, Togus VA Medical Center, after a brief illness. Red was born on Jan. 26, 1938 to Ruth Darby and Hermann H. Feld in Springfield, Mass. He spent his early years in the Springfield area, graduating from Technical High School and then enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. Red was stationed in Portland, which began his lifelong love of Maine.

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his lord and savior on Jan. 3, 2026. Born at home in Alna on Dec. 31, 1940 to Clarence and Avis Rankin, Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.