With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Barbara Clark, who left this world on Aug. 27, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on April 27, 1937 in the picturesque town of Damariscotta, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Knowlton) Hitchcock. She lived a life full of love, kindness, and selflessness, lighting up the lives of all who had the privilege to know her.

Michelle Susan Jones was born Dec. 8, 1956 to Neil and Joanne Jones, of East Boothbay. Their family was joined by her sister Leslie in 1966. In 1976, Michelle married her high school sweetheart, Michael Brewer, of Waldoboro. She spent the next eight years moving around the world with her husband in the Army, during which they had three children: two daughters, Melissa and Jessica; and a son, Michael.

Mark K. Metzger, 74, of Waltham, Mass., died on Aug. 30, 2025.

Jill Esther Weeks, 80, of Port Orange, Fla., passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.

Virginia M. Dagley, 86, of Nobleboro, formerly of Gloucester, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late William “Will” Dagley, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

William Bryant Ross, 76, passed away at his home in Randolph on Aug. 31, 2025. He was born in Waldoboro on Aug. 21, 1949, to the late George and Nathalie (Achorn) Ross.

A memorial service to remember Elizabeth Wilt, who went to be with the lord on Aug. 27, 2025, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the Water of Life Lutheran Church in Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity that makes you happiest to support and share a smile with those around you.

Geneva A. McKay, of McKay Road in Edgecomb, passed away on the morning of Sept. 3, 2025 after a brief stay at the Sussman House in Rockport. She had resided at Edgecomb Green since June 2024.

Barbara Ann Simmons, 83, of Waldoboro, passed away on Aug. 29, 2025 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital with family at her bedside after sustaining a life-ending injury at home. Born on Oct. 5, 1941 in Bath, she was the daughter of Joseph Francis Thibodeau and Isabelle (Havener).

Arthur F. Quinn, 86, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay.

Marie S. Patfoort, a devote Christian, educator, and cherished matriarch of a wide and loving chosen family, passed peacefully at the age of 95 on Aug. 5, 2025.

Laura Bernice Hayward passed away at her home in Wiscasset on Aug. 27, 2025. She and her twin brother, David, were born on June 12, 1941, in Damariscotta to Ralph and Grace Hodgkins Jones. She was the last baby to be transferred from the old Miles Memorial Hospital.

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Waldo “Wally” Pitcher, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.