Franklyn Richard Tichy died peacefully at home at the age of 97, surrounded by family, caregivers, and his beloved wife of 67 years, Carol. Frank was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He spent his summers in Interlocken, Mich. becoming a skilled sailor, a passion that stayed with him the rest of his life.

Gaye Farnsworth, a radiant soul for her kind heart and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on Oct. 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and devoted family. She was born on Oct. 10, 1946 in Bath and spent her childhood in Damariscotta, where she began a lifelong journey of learning and discovery.

John Wilfred Flood passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on Jan. 1, 1933 in Augusta to Alice V. Flood, DDS, and Everett David Flood.

It is with great sadness that we share that John H. Small has returned home. He passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at Cove’s Edge.

Robert Arthur “Bob” Blanchard spent most of his life surrounded by engines, salt, air, and family. A lifelong marine mechanic and businessman, he found peace in the rhythm of the tides and pride in a job done right.

June “Sandy” (Sandell) Sarmanian, of Wells and formerly Edgecomb, and Lexington and Northborough, Mass., passed away on Oct. 14, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack (Hagop) Sarmanian; and devoted mother of David Sarmanian and his wife, Donna, and Julie Sarmanian and her fiancee, Arra Zeytoonian.

Ronald Neal Wentworth, of Wiscasset, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 at the age of 76. Ron was born on Dec. 2, 1948 and raised in Haverhill, Mass.

Anne Susan Wilber passed away peacefully at home after a long-term illness.

The Cleaves family is sad to relay the passing of their patriarch, George Cleaves, on Sept. 29, 2025.

Dr. John William Towne, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 at his home in Bremen.

Michael C. Sykes Sr., 65, of Waldoboro, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Aug. 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1960 at Miles Memorial Hospital (now MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital) in Damariscotta.

John “Jack” Banta, 79, of Damariscotta, embraced eternal life on Oct. 9, 2025. Born May 12, 1946 at the Catholic Hospital in Paterson, N.J., Jack was the middle child of Doris (Huxster) and Howard McFaden Banta. Jack attended schools in Kinnelon, N.J., graduating from Butler High School in 1964. His favorite subject was history and he was particularly fond of the school’s library services where he worked as a volunteer.