With heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Cody Ryan Arsenault, who left this world too soon on Jan. 16, 2025, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor following a tragic car accident. His parents honored Cody’s wish to give the gift of life through organ donation – a testament to Cody’s nurturing spirit and desire to help others. Cody was born on June 14, 1993 in Bath, to parents John and Heidi (Sukeforth) Arsenault.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of June E. Pinkham, who departed this life peacefully on Jan. 10, 2025, at the Sandy Ridge Center in Milton, Fla. June was born on May 29, 1926 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Edward and Mary (Matson) Reed. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, a cherished friend, and a woman whose spirit touched all who were fortunate to know her.

Vivian C. Libby, of Newcastle, passed away peacefully in her sleep, the morning of Jan. 13, 2025, at the age of 98. Vivian was born on July 7, 1926, in Damariscotta. She was the only child of Charles W. Clark and Florence (Chandler) Clark. She spent the entirety of her life on her treasured farm.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Hanson Whear, lovingly known as “Bobby,” on Jan. 17, 2025. Bobby left this world peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family, after a courageous two-month battle with leukemia. A cherished resident of both Marblehead, Mass., and Damariscotta, Bobby leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and extraordinary kindness.

Judson “Jay” H. Morris Jr., 91, of South Bristol, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025. Jay died peacefully with his loving wife, Kathy, by his side.

Mollie Elaine Rudall-Moore, 90, world class culinary consultant and philanthropic connector, died Jan. 13, 2025, at her home in Southport. Mollie was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Bristol, England, to Thomas Rudall and Gertrude (Hulme) Rudall. Mollie graduated in 1955 from Bristol Technological College in England with a degree in institutional management.

Zoe “Ann” Evans, of Round Pond, passed away on Jan. 16, 2025 surrounded by family. Ann passed peacefully just four days short of her 93rd birthday.

Martin E. Moore III, of Southport, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on May 13, 1942 in Queens, N.Y., Martin was the son of Julia Fajan Ritter and Martin E. Moore II.

William Corliss McKeen, of Whitefield, passed away on Jan. 8 at his home with his beloved wife, Susan, by his side. He was born in Millinocket on Feb. 16, 1941, the son of Edwin and Verna McKeen. He graduated from Camden High School in 1959.

Casey Parker Ward was born on Dec. 5, 1937 in Minneapolis, the daughter and second child of Margaret and Mark Parker, a newspaper editor and homemaker. She died at her home with her husband in Newcastle on Jan. 16, 2025 at age 87. Casey was named at birth Kay Walbridge Parker, but her older brother Pete gave her the nickname Casey, which stuck for life. Casey attended schools in Minneapolis and Excelsior and worked at age 16 at Smack’s Drive-in as a short-order cook. Casey attended Bates College in Lewiston due to her great admiration for Excelsior’s Congregational minister, who was a Bates graduate. Casey made lifelong friends at Bates and during school holidays stayed at friends’ houses on Nantucket, in New Bedford, and Torrington, Conn.