Barbara “Barb” Lakin, 78, left us for a better place on June 8, 2024, after a long battle with diabetes. Barb’s parents, Donald Lakin and Gladys Charlton Lakin, met in Worcester, England during WWII. Barb was born there on March 21, 1946 and arrived in the U.S. with her mother 18 months later to join her father in Bath. The family moved to Sheepscot in 1954 where Barb grew up and graduated from Lincoln Academy in 1964.

Nathan Bates Witham, oldest child of the Rev. Cecil Witham and Afton Bates Witham Haggett was born on Aug. 14, 1938, in Rockland. He passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 28, 2024, in Holzminden, Germany, where he lived for many years. He was predeceased by his parents; and his two brothers, Barry and Robert “Jake.”

Roger L. Kramer, of South Bristol, died in Manchester, N.H. on June 9, 2024 at the age of 89.

On June 7, 2024, Charlotte Cooke Hollenberg, 83, of Union, passed away after a long illness.

Dudley H. Leavitt Jr., 76, of Topsham, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home.

Marlene A. (Pierce) Douglas, age 87, died peacefully at home on June 10, 2024, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s.

A memorial service for Jean Desper Fitton Thurston, who passed away on June 5, 2024, will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 22 at the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro.

Roland G. McLellan, 84, of Trevett died peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Trevett, surrounded by loved ones. Roland was born in Bath on Oct. 28, 1939, the youngest son of Albert and Dorothy (Campbell) McLellan. He grew up in Boothbay and attended local schools.

Doris Carman Musa, 95, of Nobleboro, and formerly of Spring Lake, N.J., passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 12, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.

Jean Desper Fitton Thurston, 96, passed away at home in Nobleboro on the afternoon of June 5, 2024. She was born in Worcester, Mass., a daughter of Irving M. and Helen W. Desper.