Christine McCleary Zuromskis passed away unexpectedly at her home in Boston on Aug. 31, 2023.

Lillian was born in Bath on Sept. 22, 1932, to Glenwood and Dora Bishop Sukeforth. Moving to Waldoboro at age 11, she graduated from Waldoboro High School in the class of ‘49. At age 18 she married the handsome James Martin and together they had five children and many adventures including a trip across country and a five-month stay in Arizona. Their children, Mae-Ellen Bailey (Florida), Glenda Beverage (James) (Maine), son, James Martin (Maine), Bethany Nammour (Henri) (Florida), Melody Velosa (Danny) (Florida).

Richard L. Rawley Sr., 84, passed away comforted by his daughter, Cindy, and son-in-law, Chuck, on Sept. 7, 2023, at Glenridge Long Term Care in Augusta after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Visiting hours for Norman C. Hunt, who passed away on the afternoon of Aug. 25, 2023, will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 22 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home in Damariscotta. A funeral for Norman will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the First Baptist Church of Waldoboro (by Moody’s Diner) with refreshments to follow.

James “Jim” R. Wade, of Walpole, died peacefully at Togus Springs VA Hospital, on Sept. 13, 2023, at the age of 76. He is now home with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

George R. Henny, 82, of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully with his two sons by his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport on the morning of Sept. 11.

Blanche Wodka Alexander RN, BSN, MSN, of Gorham, made the decision to stay in the comfort of her home to leave this life on Sept. 4, 2023, surrounded by family and compassionate Northern Light Hospice nurses. She was born in Montville, Conn. on Aug. 13, 1931, the daughter of Polish immigrants, Kamilla Brokowski and Walter Stanley Wodka.

Kathleen Tibbetts, of Steep Falls, 81, passed away at home on Sept. 9, 2023 with family by her side, after bravely facing a long period of declining health.

Pauline Audra Banks Mann passed away on Sept. 3, 2023 in Massachusetts. Polly was the child of Carrie (Stickney) Banks and Willis A. Banks Sr. Her younger years were spent on the same small farm in Searsmont where she was born. During WWII the family moved to Damariscotta so her father could work in the war effort. They then relocated to Belfast where she finished school.

Shelly Gooodkowsky, 65, died Sept. 4, 2023, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick after a seven-and-a-half year long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Bangor Oct. 30, 1957, the daughter of the late Karl and Rosamond (Perry) Goodkowsky. She grew up in Bangor, Brewer, Biddeford, and Saco before graduating from Narraguagus High School, in Harrington, in 1976.

Our dear Kevin James Martin, 27, of Jefferson, left us far too soon as a result of a car accident on August 16, 2023.

Edward J. King went way too soon, passing on Feb. 23, 2023, but always fought his health battles to the fullest. He endured many years of declining health and complications.

Heidi Berry, 63, of North Chesterfield, Va. passed away Aug. 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia Sprague Berry. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Britland; sons, Cameron Britland (Julie), Tyler Britland, and Alex Britland (Monica); and grandchildren, Logan, Austin, Haizeley, and Myles.