Faith Hanley Bailey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, surrounded by her family members.

Buddy Lawson, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2024. Born on Sept. 13, 1935 in Waldoboro, Buddy was the son of the late Tom and Elsie Howard Lawson. He was raised in North Waldoboro and attended local schools, graduating from Waldoboro High School in 1953. After high school he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. After serving his country, Buddy returned to Waldoboro and worked for local companies including Sylvania, DePatsy’s Lanes, and HomeGas/Amerigas, from which he retired. In retirement he worked for the town of Waldoboro. Buddy married Lynette Martin on Feb. 15, 1964, and they made their home in Waldoboro where they raised three daughters.

Blaine G. Hanna, 85, of Foye Road in Wiscasset, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at his residence.

Marylyn Jeanne Marin, known as “Jane” by many, passed away peacefully at her home in Southport on Dec. 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Born on Aug. 11, 1937 in Fort Kent, she was the youngest child of Edward and Grace (Pelletier) Jalbert.

Ben Pinkham, Jr., 75, of Howland, formerly of Newcastle, passed away on the afternoon of Jan. 2, 2025 at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after a short period of declining health.

Pamela Gayle (Patterson) Campbell, 72, of Nobleboro, passed away in the early morning hours of Nov. 23, 2024 at Dirigo Pines in Orono after a period of declining health.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Wade Chambers, aged 68, on Dec. 31, 2024, at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta. He was born on Jan. 30, 1956, in Modesto, Calif., to parents Milton and Elizabeth (Smith) Chambers. He attended Terra Linda High School and furthered his knowledge at the Gemological Institute of America in 1980, laying the foundation for a successful career in the retail jewelry industry.

Ruth Irene Fenderson peacefully left us for a better place on Dec. 30, 2024 while surrounded by loved ones at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta. The family would like to extend their gratitude to every staff member, for their excellent care and compassion.

Pamela Lynn Bearup Elmer, 81, passed away on the morning of Jan. 2, 2025 after a period of declining health. Pam was born and raised in Flint, Mich., and met and married Thomas Elmer, now a South Bristol resident, while attending college. As the wife of a teacher/administrator in private schools, there were several career moves.

Roger Perry passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Born and raised in Maine, Roger attended Morse High School where he excelled in drafting, football, and lacrosse. Thanks to the drafting program at Morse High School, Roger found great success working at Bath Iron Works. He later progressed to a lead design position at Washburn & Doughty Shipyard. Roger then worked as a lead architectural designer at Senecal Construction Services.

Elizabeth M. Sproul passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at the age of 97, in the home in which she was born on Feb. 18, 1927. She was the daughter of Edwin and Ruby (Walter) Miller, one of seven children. She developed a strong work ethic growing up on the family farm. She also learned to value education and did her best to pass that along to others.

Sally Pedrick, of Round Pond, passed away peacefully under hospice care at the home of her son, Jesse, and his wife, Karen, in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 21, 2024. Sally was 93 and had recently relocated to Newtown to be close to her family due to declining health.