Carol Ann Foster-Robbins, 79, of Waldoboro and Yarmouth, passed away on Aug. 7, 2024, at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth. Carol was born in Damariscotta on June 16, 1945, to Lloyd Carlton Foster and Pauline “Polly” (Eugley) Foster. Carol grew up in Waldoboro and attended local schools.

Dean Ellis Shea, 84, of Wiscasset, decided to go on to his next adventure on Aug. 3, 2024 surrounded by the strong love of his family. Dean was born on June 11, 1940, to Donald and Lucille (Quinnam) Shea in Damariscotta.

Ronald “Ron”/“Ronnie” S. Nygaard, 63, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence.

Anna Elizabeth Brewer, 86, of Augusta, formerly of Wiscasset, passed away at her residence on the evening of July 31, 2024. Born in Brewer on Sept. 10, 1937, she was the daughter of Edward and Lola (Ellis) Fahey.

Irving R. “Irv” Lash, 81, has fallen asleep in the blessed hope of the second coming of his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Evelyn Bennett, 89, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at camp as she sat with her daughter, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

Yvonne R. Dietrich, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully in the presence of her friends on July 25, 2024, at the age of 85. She had resided at The Lincoln Home in Newcastle over the past five years, where she made many friends with other residents and staff. Bun was under the care of Beacon Hospice at the time of her death.

Barbara Jean Kohlasch de Garmo, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Known affectionately by her husband as “Barbie,” she was born on Oct. 4, 1946, in Rye, N.Y., to Elizabeth and Robert Kohlasch.

Alexander “Alex” J. Gnidziejko, 80, of Ipswich, Mass., formerly of Camden, and New York City, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home after a long battle with Lewy Body Parkinson’s Disease. He was the son of the late Alexander S. and Edna Gnidziejko. Alex graduated from and briefly taught at the School of Visual Arts in NYC.

Robert Taylor Gault, 83, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, with his loving wife by his side. Born on Aug. 1, 1940, in Norwalk, Conn., he was the son of Robert Franklin Gault and Helen (Taylor) Gault.

Edmund Francis Becker Jr., 88, of Falmouth, died peacefully at home on July 22, 2024 from complications of ALS. He was born in Washington, D.C. on April 6, 1936, the eldest of four sons, to Edward F. Becker Sr., of Wadesville, Ind., and Ann Ebbeson Becker, of Bangor.