Peter Sean Cullinane, 76, died on May 18, 2025 in Bristol. Born April 22, 1949 in Boston, to Ann and Robert Cullinane, Peter was the oldest of six siblings. He was the beloved spouse of 42 years to Suzanne Sankar; adored father of Sara and Theodore; sweetest grandfather to baby Kai; big brother to Dianne, Linda Albright, Joanne Knapp, Edward, and Brian; cherished uncle of Gabriel, Kyla, Amelia, Dylann, Ariel, Jedd, Eliza, Rebecca, Luke, Jandy; and dear brother-in-law to Stephanie, Julie, Andrea, Mark, Pamela, and Gregg.

On the evening of May 17, 2025, Master Sgt. John Paul Brooks received his last set of orders and assignment to his final duty station. John passed away in his sleep at his apartment in Bangor at the age of 64.

Miriam Katherine Buckley, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025. Born on Dec. 30, 1936 in Lawrence, Mass. to Arthur X. and Katherine C. Forrest, she attended Merrimack College, where she met her beloved husband, Daniel G. Buckley.

Sandra Griffin, age 85, a widely recognized New England painter and sketch artist, passed away peacefully the night of June 2, 2025, attended by her loving family and the superb care of the staff of Avita of Brunswick. She was born in Beverly, Mass. on Sept. 7, 1939, the first daughter of Reginald R. and Doris Clain Hersey.

Robert E. Springhorn, of Westport Island, died March 5, 2025 after being hospitalized for pneumonia. He was 90.

Shirley Ellen Benner, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Feb. 27, 1936 in Friendship to Willie and Julie (Winchenbach) Wotton, Shirley grew up in her hometown, where she spent her formative years. She later moved to Waldoboro after marrying her husband, Bernard Benner, on Nov. 8, 1957, just as he returned from the service.

Robert Gary Marcus, 63, of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on June 3, 2025 from medical complications. Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of Sidney and Eleanor Marcus.

Kirk Bowman, of Clinton, passed away at home on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was a devoted fan of country music and cherished the companionship of his beloved dogs, Jackie and Frankie.

Duane Uriah Martin, 51, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep, in the morning hours of May 19, 2025.

Jeanette M. Green, of Wiscasset, 96, passed on April 20, 2025.

Richard F. Eason, of Ocala, Fla. and Nobleboro, formerly of Malden, Mass., died May 30, 2025. Born in Woburn, Mass. 74 years ago, Richard passed away suddenly at his very favorite place.

Allan R. Benner, 95, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Windward Gardens in Camden. Born on March 27, 1930 to Ralph and Ethel (Creamer) Benner in Waldoboro, Allan spent his life rooted in the community he loved.

Donald “Don” Sprague, of Wiscasset, passed away on May 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Don was a gentle man, well liked and known for his kindness and easy smile, as well as for his enterprising nature. He was always developing inventions to solve everyday problems. He was an avid ham radio enthusiast, and he loved to travel. He loved computers and everything to do with technology and taught himself programming in the early days of PCs and Macs. He loved music (especially polka music), politics, family, food, and boating.