John Goodwin Merriam, 76, of Toledo, Ohio, an expert on Middle East and African politics, died Sept. 30 at his home.

Eric Christian Montgomery Sr., 37, of Warren, passed away Dec. 26 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after a long battle with lung disease he acquired from a childhood swimming accident.

Mildred “Millie” A. Coosard, 87, of East Boothbay, died Dec. 9 at the Amenity Manor in Topsham.

Bradley Clifton Brann, 74, of Washington, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Dec. 2.

Dennis Bryant Savage, 52, of Kyle, Tex., passed away Dec. 24 after a brief stay at the South Austin Medical Center due to complications of pneumonia.

Alfred R. Huskins, 85, of Southport, died Dec. 13 at the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Village after a period of failing health.

June L. Tibbetts, 47, of Dresden, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 28.

Perley “Jake” Creamer Jr. went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Joan on Dec. 24 with his children by his side.

Karen C. Dickey, 58, of Cushing, formerly of Warren, died Dec. 9 at her home following a courageous battle with Leukemia.

Stephen Andrew Sinclair, 60, of Belgrade, passed away Dec. 2 at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta after a long illness, surrounded and supported for many long months by his loving family and friends.

Ruth Mae Geele Kennedy, 91, of Waldoboro, died at home on Dec. 26 by her beloved Christmas tree.

Bertha V. Paquett, 92, of Edgecomb, passed away Dec. 9 at the St. Andrew’s Hospital in Boothbay Harbor.

Wadsworth Owen, 77, retired physical oceanographer and Director of Marine Sciences at the University of Delaware, died Nov. 26 at Chase Point, Damariscotta.

Madelene Snipe Jones, 96, of Wiscasset, died Dec. 22 at Glen Ridge Nursing Home in Augusta.