Joanna Star Dearing, “Jodi,” 82, of Bristol, passed away at her home on the morning of Jan. 29, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on Oct. 26, 1943 in Winthrop, Mass., she was the daughter of Viola Dearing and Ira Hunkins.

Anthony “Tony” Kilburn, 85, passed away on Jan. 31, 2026 with his loving family by his side.

Paul C. Crandall, 82, passed away on Feb. 1, 2026 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. Paul was born on June 13, 1943 in Beverly, Mass. to Arthur C. Crandall and Mary (Musial) Crandall. Paul attended Beverly High School then went on to Beverly Co-op Trade School to train as a machinist. He later achieved a master’s degree in education.

Robert Eugene Sommers Jr., known as “Bob” or “Coach,” peacefully passed away on Jan. 31, 2026 in Damariscotta. He was born on Nov. 2, 1950 in Brunswick and lived in Freeport, Wiscasset, and Jefferson.

Alan Francis Shea Jr., 41, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2026 from complications following a recent open-heart surgery.

Mary K. Forde (nee Kirwan) passed away peacefully in hospice care in Scarborough on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the age of 81. A woman of fierce intellect, a restless “spirit of trying,” and a famously sharp “no-filter” wit, Mary lived a life defined by a romantic pursuit of truth and a resilient, “nine-lives” strength.

J. Lincoln Spaulding, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, of Worcester, Mass. and Christmas Cove, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2026 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, surrounded by family. Linc had an adventurous spirit and a curious mind and loved being engaged in life.

Alice Fiske Hilliard Billheimer, 85, of Waldoboro, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026 due to complications relating to Parkinson’s disease with Lewy body dementia. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, David, and her daughters, Suzanne and Carrie.

Nancy Ann Lane, 83, passed away peacefully on the evening of Jan. 21, 2026 with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born on March 2, 1942 to Fredrick and Stella Genthner.

Sonia, a daughter of Mary and Wesley Cray Sr., of Richmond, and daughter-in-law of Gorham and Sharon Lilly, of Dresden, passed away in the evening of Jan. 13, 2026 at her home in Dresden in the loving, devoted arms of her husband of 28 years, Steve Lilly, who never left her side during her ordeal.