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.

Robert H. Dinsmore, 82, of Newcastle, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 8, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. Robert was born in Newcastle, on July 3, 1941, to Harry and Alice (Savage) Dinsmore.

Norman C. Hunt passed away the day after his 81st birthday, on the afternoon of Aug. 25, 2023, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after a long period of declining health.

Robert Alan Laird, 90, passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2023. Bob was born on Jan. 26, 1933 to parents Naomi Miller Laird and Russell Dair Laird in the town of Mansfield, Ohio. Bob grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio before attending Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. Shortly after he graduated, he continued his education at the University of Chicago where he earned his MBA.

Gladys Ayer Johnston passed away early on the morning of Aug. 31, at 93 years of age, after a period of declining health.

Thomas H. Littell, 71, of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side holding his hand at the Sussman House in Rockport on Aug. 29, 2023. Thomas was born on Aug. 25, 1952, to Marlyn (Murrin) Heppner.