Paul Edward Fredette, 67, passed away on the evening of April 23, 2019 at the Sussman House in Rockport, with his loving wife by his side. Born on July 20, 1951 in Waterville, he was a son of the late Edward Fredette and Ruth Veilleux.

John Joseph Vencile, 88, passed away on April 23, 2019 at the Sussman House in Rockport, with his loving son by his side. John was born on April 17, 1931 to Andrew and Mary Vencile in Leisenring, Penn.

Claire Darrow, born Claire Fincke McKenzie, in Plainfield, N.J. on May 2, 1935 to Marion F. and Kenneth C. McKenzie, passed on Easter morning, April 21, 2019 surrounded by her husband and children.

James A. Seigars Sr., 85, of Alna Road, Wiscasset, died April 21, 2019 at his residence.

Robert Nason, of Dresden, died peacefully at home on the morning of April 6, 2019, surrounded by the love of his family, his art books and many of his beloved paintings.

April Jo Koehling, 49, of High Street, Bath, died April 21, 2019 at her residence.

William Erwin Mitman, 88, of Whitefield, went to greener pastures on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, after years afflicted with both Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

John Francis Meurer, 81, formerly of Newcastle, died of natural causes in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., on April 18, 2019. He was born in New York City, N.Y., and led a colorful life.

Grace M. Wellman, 88, passed away on April 17, 2019 at her home in Waldoboro with her loving family by her side. Grace was born to parents Harold L. Nash and Mary E. Jenkins on Sept. 9, 1930 in Waldoboro.

Christine E. Wellman, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast on April 14, 2019. Christine was born on May 26, 1925 in North Union, the daughter of the late Oscar F. Upham and Almacia Wellman.

M. Patricia Benner, born July 10, 1935 in Port Jefferson, Long Island, N.Y., died April 12, 2019 at Sussman House in Rockport.

The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard H. Hall, of Brunswick, returned to God on April 14, 2019, surrounded by the love of his immediate family: Ellen, his wife of 52 years, and their three adult children, Jim, Matt, and Sarah.

Porter D. Leighton, 86, of Falmouth, passed away on the evening of April 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on Dec. 4, 1932 in Gardiner, he was a son of Linwood P. Leighton, Sr. and Marjorie (Daniels) Leighton.