Shelly Ann McCauley, born on Jan. 20, 1965 to George and Virginia Berry at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unforgettable memories.

Lorraine Perry Johnston Bearce, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed quietly at her home in Damariscotta on April 10, 2026. Born in Damariscotta to Woodbury Perry and Madeline (Murphy) Perry on Oct. 18, 1929, Lorraine lived in Damariscotta her entire 96 years, most of those years were spent on the Lessner Road in both her childhood home built by her father and then the home built by her first husband and father of her children, Vernon Johnston.

Carol Ann Hansen, 92, of West Columbia, S.C., passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at home after cardiac-related health issues. She was born during the Great Depression on Nov. 9, 1933 in New Bedford, Mass., the daughter of Bradford Terry Sr. and Doris Terry nee Caswell.

It is with sadness that we announce that Robert “Robin” Simmons, of Bristol, passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Feb. 3, 2026 after a long illness, at the age of 72. Robert was the beloved husband of Jane Simmons, who passed away in 2013.

Judy C. Heath, 84, of Albion, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 with her family and best friend at her side.

Jean Turco, aged 91, died following a long illness in her beloved home state of Maine on March 23, 2026. Born in Meriden, Conn. to parents John and Bertha Houdlette, she graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in English before marrying Lewis, her high school sweetheart. Her greatest wish growing up was to become a mother, which she accomplished, becoming the warmest, kindest, most nurturing mom that her children and grandchildren could ever hope for.

JoAnn Tribby, of Jefferson, died on Monday, April 6, 2026 from pancreatic cancer. She and her family are grateful for the outstanding care she received from Dr. Benton and all the staff at New England Cancer Center in Topsham, Dr. Anne Jacobs, of Newcastle, and Val Despres, RN, of MaineHealth Hospice.

LeRoy W. “Junior” Genthner, 72, died April 3, 2026 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital – Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Junior was born July 30, 1953 in Waldoboro to LeRoy W. Genthner and Phyllis M. Benner Genthner. Junior attended local schools and graduated from Medomak Valley High School in the class of 1971. During high school Junior enjoyed playing baseball. Junior worked at Spear’s Farm in Nobleboro during and after high school.

Father Fredrick H. “Fred” Morse, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Portland, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2026. Father Fred was born in Bangor on Sept. 26, 1952, the son of Katherine (Murphy) Morse and Nathan Stanley Morse.

Edward Furbush Parlin, 92, passed away peacefully April 3, 2026 at his home in Jefferson with his son at his side.

Arthur Lerman, 76, transitioned from Earth peacefully on Nov. 13, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at the Kings Mills Union Hall, at 901 Townhouse Road in Whitefield, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 beginning at 2 p.m.

Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her residence.