Shirley Ann (Yeaton) Anderson, 79, of Bremen, passed away peacefully leaving her earthly struggles behind to be with her savior on Aug. 10, 2023.

Carolyn Frances Kaler, 101, went to be with her Lord, Aug. 6, 2023, at her home with her family at her side.

Gregory M. Holmes, 55, passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2023, doing what he loved, operating his business. Greg was born March 22, 1968, in Rockland, the son of the late Joyce Jackson and Frank “Beanie” Holmes Jr. Greg grew up in Waldoboro, Rockland, and Port Clyde, graduating from Georges Valley High School in 1987.

Raymond LaForest Perkins Jr., 95, of Waldoboro, passed away on Aug. 10, 2023, at Togus VA in Augusta. Raymond was born on Dec. 21, 1927, to Raymond L. Perkins Sr. and Ruby M. (Dyer) Perkins.

Susan Taylor died after a short but severe illness of a virulent form of cancer on July 4 in Knoxville, Tenn., surrounded by family and friends. She was a longtime resident of Chamberlain in the town of Bristol, and was very active in the community.

Joseph William Griffin, age 89, passed away on the morning of July 26, 2023 at his home in Damariscotta. Born in Damariscotta on Jan. 19, 1934, he was the youngest son of Martha (Tucker) and Ralph Griffin.

Elizabeth R. Wylie, 85, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth was born on June 13, 1938, to parents Leslie and Elizabeth (Day) Main. She grew up in Boothbay and attended local schools.

Mary P. Orff, 99, of Epsom, N.H., the matriarch of the Orff family, passed away at Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord, N.H., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in a room bursting with family members from near and far. Born in Chelsea Nov. 8, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Delia (Belida) Maskewich.

Sara J. Oliver, born on May 10, 1938, in Damariscotta, passed away peacefully into the arms of her lord and savior on Aug. 2, 2023, with her family by her side.

Michael Swain Barter died Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 8:01 p.m. Born Feb. 8, 1947 in Beverly, Mass., Mike is now reunited with his parents John and Dorothea Barter, his grandparents, Walter Swain and Julia Henderson Hinchman, and his sister Julia M. Gilliam.

Sharon Reed, 75, passed peacefully on July 15, 2023 with family by her side.