Barbara Dudley-Thompson, known as “Bobsy,” passed away on Christmas Day in her home in Edgecomb following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Valmar; and three children, Kit, Bruce, and Jean; grandchildren, Lily and Alice; and brother, Glenn.

If you’re expecting a traditional obituary, you won’t find it here. Brandon Robinson was anything but traditional. At 20 years old, Brandon was young and vibrant. He bounced when he walked, and his smile came standard. During his short life, he had the good fortune to be chosen by a loving family to raise him in his youth, and he found home in a chosen family as a young adult. To know Brandon was to know joy and kindness. He was a brother, son, blessing, friend, and a truly rare human.

Judi Spears Toman Martin, 71, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 11, 2025.

The Greenberg family mourns the passing of Robert Greenberg. Born in Chicago on May 15, 1932, Bob’s education started at Chicago schools, Todd School for Boys in Woodstock, Ill., and in Massachusetts, where he graduated from Newton High School in the class of 1950.

Susan Wheeler Robinson Meade, 94, passed on Jan. 11, 2025 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, surrounded by loving family.

Gilbert Bradford “Brad” Peakes, of Bucksport and Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away in his home in Maine on Dec. 27, 2024 after a long battle with lung disease.

Anthony Jackovich, of Round Pond, 101 years old, died Dec. 7, 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He was born Dec. 6, 1923.

Sandra Dinsmore, 77, of Newcastle, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 2 at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport. Sandra was born on Dec. 16, 1947 in Newcastle as the youngest of seven children. Sandra attended Lincoln Academy, where she played on the girls basketball team.

Carol Hall Perry, 77, a beloved member of the Waldoboro community, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 3, 1947, in Skowhegan, Carol was the daughter of Richard A. Hall and Cynthia (Bailey) Hall. Growing up in Waldoboro, she graduated from Waldoboro High School in 1965, where her passion for service and community were evident from a young age. Carol met Bill Wade at a young age; they married and had three beautiful children, Lisa, Nate, and Sue.

Faith Hanley Bailey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, surrounded by her family members.

Buddy Lawson, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2024. Born on Sept. 13, 1935 in Waldoboro, Buddy was the son of the late Tom and Elsie Howard Lawson. He was raised in North Waldoboro and attended local schools, graduating from Waldoboro High School in 1953. After high school he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. After serving his country, Buddy returned to Waldoboro and worked for local companies including Sylvania, DePatsy’s Lanes, and HomeGas/Amerigas, from which he retired. In retirement he worked for the town of Waldoboro. Buddy married Lynette Martin on Feb. 15, 1964, and they made their home in Waldoboro where they raised three daughters.

Blaine G. Hanna, 85, of Foye Road in Wiscasset, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at his residence.

Marylyn Jeanne Marin, known as “Jane” by many, passed away peacefully at her home in Southport on Dec. 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Born on Aug. 11, 1937 in Fort Kent, she was the youngest child of Edward and Grace (Pelletier) Jalbert.