Lauren Wayne Ruybal, 70, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully March 24 at Togus Springs in Augusta with his family present. He was born in Monte Vista, Colo. on June 6, 1947, son of Juan and Lupita Ruybal.

Melissa S. Sawyer, 48, of Damariscotta, suddenly and tragically left this earth as a result of an automobile accident on March 25. Melissa’s love and joy were her immediate and extended family.

Sharon Marie (Bickford) Chickering, 70, of Round Pond, passed away on March 26 at Maine Medical Center in Portland with family by her side. Sharon was the only child born to the late Roy Bickford and Marie (Duplisey) Bickford, on Aug. 6, 1947 in Damariscotta.

Martha Jane Bradford, 71, of Pumpkin Cove Road in New Harbor, Maine, died Wednesday, March 21 after a long illness and complications from a fatal infection. Her husband was at her side at the Central Maine Medical Center.

John E. Potter Sr., 75, of Edgecomb, died March 21 at his residence.

Janet E. Peters, 84, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on March 21 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.

June Stockus-Stevens passed away peacefully at LincolnHealth – Miles Campus on March 20 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Margaret (Madel) L. Kubie, 98, of Newcastle, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of March 16 surrounded by family and friends at the Lincoln Home in Newcastle. Born on Feb. 9, 1920 in Cliffside Park, N.J., she was the only daughter of five children born to Carl K. Mutze and Frederike (Pfanakuche) Mutze.

John Maurice Reilly Sr., 96, of New Harbor, passed away on the evening of March 10. Born on Jan. 8, 1922, John was the son of William and Margaret (Sweeney) Reilly. He graduated from Bristol High School and especially enjoyed playing baseball during his school years.

Lana H. Simmons, 76, of Friendship, passed away on the morning of March 19 at Cove’s Edge Nursing Home in Damariscotta, surrounded by her family. Born in Rockland on March 3, 1942, she was the daughter of Bernard and Geraldine (Burns) Brow.