Neil F. Genthner Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Damariscotta on the afternoon of July 29, 2025. Born at Miles Memorial Hospital, Neil was a true Mainer. His parents, Edna Waltz Genthner and Dennis Genthner Sr., settled in Damariscotta with their three children, Natalie, Neil, and Dennis (also known to family and friends as Sammy). Neil attended Castner Grammar School and Lincoln Academy. His favorite memories from grammar school were the division championships won in both baseball and basketball.

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Janet Cotton, who left this world on April 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 1, 1941, to Charles L. and Mabel (Brooks) Cotton, Janet was a beacon of warmth and creativity from an early age. She grew up in Boxford, Mass. where her spirited personality blossomed, leading her to be a proud member of the first graduating class of Masconomet Regional High School. Janet continued her journey by attending Lasell Junior College in Newton, Mass., forever curious and eager to learn.

Ronald Paul Toussaint, 87, passed from this life at the Sussman House on July 30, 2025. He was born in Port Chester, N.Y. in March 1938. He graduated from Upper Darby High School in Pennsylvania and had a long and successful management career at State Farm Insurance Co. in Springfield, Pa. for 43 years.

Diane “Di” Silar (“call me Di, like the princess”) beloved wife, mother, Gigi/Nonnie, friend, and community leader, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by family and love after a courageous battle with cancer. Di was a radiant spirit whose warmth and generosity left an indelible mark on everyone she met.

Pande “Paul” Stevens passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 at the beautiful Sussman Home under hospice care in Rockport. He was 95 years old and surrounded by his loving wife and best friend, Rita, along with his children and grandchildren.

Sadly, we are grieving the untimely death of Adam Benner on July 28, 2025. We will certainly miss his bright blue eyes and big smile. We will miss his fun-loving ways and his jokes. We will even miss his argumentative nature; heaven help you if he was right.

Sharon Gladys (Simmons) Smith, 80, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at home on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Bradley Alton Miller, 74, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport with his family by his side. He was born on Dec. 15, 1950, in Waldoboro, the second son of Lemuel and Geraldine (Levensaler) Miller. He lived in Cushing until he was 10, when the family moved to Waldoboro.

Mary (Cooper) Alcox, 82, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St. Andrews Village Healthcare Center in Boothbay Harbor.

Mary W. Perkins, a longtime resident of Hamilton, Mass. and Round Pond, passed away on July 16, two weeks after celebrating her 102nd birthday. “Moots,” as she became known to her grandchildren and family, deeply touched and influenced the lives of her family and many true friends across the generations and will be missed dearly.

The Midcoast community lost a bright light on July 8, 2025 when Ethel Stansfield passed peacefully away.