Billie Geraldine Willard, 83, a lifelong and proud resident of Maine, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025 after a full life enjoying the many gifts of nature that Maine offered. Billie was born on June 30, 1941 to Ethel Preble and William Cushman, in Kenduskeag. After Billie graduated from Bangor High School, she went on to study business at Husson College and later, liberal studies at the University of Maine Augusta. Her early life was spent in the Bangor area and later settling and making her home in Alna.

Joseph P. Paterak, 63, of Sturbridge Mass., passed away, succumbing to cancer and its complications on Feb. 9, 2025 at Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester, Mass.

Judith Rauh Falk, 88, died in her home on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she graduated from Walnut Hills High School, then Wellesley College with honors.

Bruce David Atkinson, of Milton, Ga., passed away Feb. 10, 2025 after a long illness.

Rosamond E. Muise, affectionately known as “Ros,” passed away on Feb. 9, 2025 after a period of declining health.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aldeverd “Al” L. Robbins, who departed this world on Feb. 23, 2025 at Maine General in Augusta with his loving wife, Myrna, by his side. Al was born on June 7, 1956 in Hope, to Aldeverd M. and Louise (Collins) Robbins. Al lived a life filled with dedication to his family, community, and passions.

Sarah (Larlee) Jandreau passed away at home on Feb. 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. Sarah was born on June 13, 1961 and was raised in Millinocket. After graduating from Stearns High School in 1979, Sarah married her high school sweetheart, Dale; they lived in California, New York, and Limestone while Dale served in the U.S. Air Force. Sarah was a devoted wife and mother, a homeschool advocate, and was passionate about education and literacy.

Madelyn Verney Pierce passed away peacefully of complications associated with living a long, lovely life on Monday, Feb. 24.

Rita Marie Pelletier, 87, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025 in Union, with her loved ones around her after a short illness. She was born on Sept. 2, 1937 in Fort Kent, to James and Cecile Pelletier.

Aldeverd “Al” Robbins, 68, of Union, formerly of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2025 at Maine General in Augusta with his loving wife by his side.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Edward Taylor on Feb. 19, 2025, at the age of 67, in his beautiful home on Damariscotta Lake in Nobleboro. Doug was born on May 22, 1957, in Pawtucket, R.I., to Joseph (who has passed) and Marjorie Taylor (who is still with us).