Florence A. “Flo” “Funny Grammy” Weeks, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville. She was born in Gardiner on March 7, 1930 a daughter of the late Henry and Mae (Blanchard) Holt.

Richard D. Mogel, widower of Carol (Hood) and Shirley (Sedler), passed away at his home on Jan. 13, 2026.

Pamela Christine Gormley (née Conn), 72, of Brunswick, passed peacefully from the embrace of her family into the arms of her creator on Jan. 7, 2026 following a long battle with complications from congestive heart failure.

Richard “Red” Darby Feld Sr. passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2026 at Togus Springs Hospice, Togus VA Medical Center, after a brief illness. Red was born on Jan. 26, 1938 to Ruth Darby and Hermann H. Feld in Springfield, Mass. He spent his early years in the Springfield area, graduating from Technical High School and then enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. Red was stationed in Portland, which began his lifelong love of Maine.

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his lord and savior on Jan. 3, 2026. Born at home in Alna on Dec. 31, 1940 to Clarence and Avis Rankin, Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.

After a long and fulfilling life, Kathryn T. McLoon Crowley passed away at the age of 100 years on Jan. 4, 2026, under the loving care of The Cedars Lunder Care Unit in Portland. Kathryn was born on June 13, 1925 in Damariscotta to Charles A. and Catherine T. (McCaughey McKie) McLoon. She was the third youngest of 10 children.

Gordon Fletcher, 57, of Bristol, passed away at his home on the morning of Dec. 22, 2025. Born in Rhode Island on Dec. 16, 1968, he was the son of R. Ian and Joan (Zara) Fletcher.

Edward “Buzz” Andrew Benner, 75, of Pemaquid, passed away at his home on Dec. 24, 2025 after several years of health issues. He was born Dec. 5, 1950 to Alice L. and Mathias A. Benner, of Bristol. He attended local schools and graduated from Lincoln Academy in the class of 1969. He then attended New England Aeronautical Institute in Nashua, N.H., as he aspired to be a commercial helicopter pilot. However, he learned due to a back injury, he would never be able to obtain a commercial license.

Jane Holloway passed peacefully in her sleep under the loving care of her daughter, Mary Ann, in Littleton, Mass., and went to be with her lord and savior on Dec. 27, 2025. Janet “Jane” Margaret Benner was born in Nobleboro on July 16, 1930 to Arthur and Helen (Getchell) Benner.

Valerie Anne Staab Chipman was born Aug. 26, 1958 in Augusta to George A. Staab and Mary L. Staab. She, her parents, and brother and sister shared many happy years together in their home in Jefferson.

Elaine Jean Johnson Upham, 76, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2025, at her home where she wanted to be, watching the sunrises and her many bluebirds, cardinals, and other songbirds at her window feeder.

Dr. Donald Langlois passed away peacefully at his beloved home in New Harbor on Dec. 23, 2025. Don’s passion for life and learning manifested in all he did. It was contagious. He was a fun father, a loving husband, and an outstanding educator.