Kyra Jade Anderson passed away softly on March 12, 2026 due to complications from a lifelong health issue; she was 26. Kyra was born on Feb. 6, 2000 in Augusta and spent the next 12 years with her birth parents and elder siblings attending various schools during that time.

Kathryn J. Seigars, 63, of Heritage Lane, Wiscasset, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Robert “Bob” Joseph Saulniers, 76, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, surrounded by family and friends at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Edith “Ann” Flanders, 89, of Wiscasset, died peacefully at her residence on March 16, 2026, with daughters Deborah and Linda by her side, following a long and courageous battle with dementia.

Joan W. Hall, 84, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 17, 2026. Joan was born on Feb. 24, 1942 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Carlisle Cameron Whitney and Edra Irene McLellan. She was raised in Abbotsford, Quebec, where she grew up on her family’s farm surrounded by livestock, apple orchards, and the beauty of the Eastern Townships. That upbringing shaped her strong work ethic, appreciation of all creatures, her very green thumb, and the importance she placed on family.

Isabelle Eva Hagar Kelsey, Izzy, Mom, Mammy, of Pittston, passed away on Feb. 11, 2026 at her home, at the age of 98, where it all began peacefully as she went to meet her adored husband.

Barbara Hawkins Haupt, born July 12, 1936, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 with family by her side.

Maureen A. Cianci, 76, of Waldoboro, died March 10, 2026 at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport. Maureen was born March 25, 1949 in New Britain, Conn. Maureen graduated from New Britain High School in the class of 1967. She later graduated from Adelphi University on Long Island, N.Y. with a master’s in social work.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Neil E. Rice, aged 90, who departed this life on March 13, 2026 in Damariscotta. Born on April 16, 1935 in Boston, Mass., Neil was the devoted father of Kenneth Rice, of Sharon, Mass., James Rice, of Birmingham, Mich.; beloved husband of the late Harriet J. Rice of nearly 50 years; loving and devoted partner of Ann Baldwin of 20 years, of Walpole; and brother of Stephen Rice, of Westwood, Mass.

Joyce Ervine (Robinson) Sykes, 92, of South Bristol, passed away on Feb. 24, 2026 after a brief illness at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. Joyce was born July 31, 1933 to Gwendolyn (Ervine) Robinson and Radcliff Perkins Robinson in Damariscotta. Joyce spent her childhood years with her grandparents, Lora (Brackett) Ervine and William Upton Ervine, in Pemaquid.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Frey, 71, of Newcastle. She passed peacefully on the afternoon of Feb. 28, 2026 at her daughter’s home, just three days shy of her and Jack’s 47th wedding anniversary.

June Pauley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 at the age of 77. Born on Sept. 6, 1948 to Merritt and Helmi (Lampinen) Abbott, June was a warm and generous soul who possessed a rare ability to make everyone she met feel cherished.