Patricia E. Townsend, 72, of Newcastle and New Harbor, passed away July 27 at her home in New Harbor, after suffering a long illness.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 24, 1934, to Robert & Dorothy Townsend.

She grew up and was educated

Charlotte Katherine Lauritano Lupsha, 75, passed away on July 15 at the Augusta Rehabilitation Center after three weeks at Maine General Hospital, following a second attack of cancer.
Charlotte was born Oct. 8, 1931 in Portland, the daughter of Alph

Robert “Bob” Whittier, 62, a resident and longtime dairy farmer on Winterwind Farm in Union, collapsed at his home and died on July 5 at the Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Bob was born Aug. 20, 1944 in Camden, the son of Cleveland Arthur

Leanne Beukelman Smith, 69, of Walpole, died July 27 while under hospice care at Cove’s Edge Skilled Nursing Unit. The daughter of Henry and Elisabeth Sand Beukelman, she was born June 19, 1938, in East Boothbay. She always thought she should have be

Henry L. Guard, 88, passed away on July 15 in Boothbay Harbor, surrounded by his family.
He was born in 1919, and grew up in Pelham, N.Y.
At an early age, Henry developed wonderful skills with his hands, building his first boat at age 19. His mecha

Donald W. Latham, 79, of Waldoboro, and formerly of Milford, Conn., died July 5 at home.
He was born in Bridgeport, Conn. on July 3, 1928.
Don will be remembered as a hard worker. He was employed by Brockenberry Brothers Septics and Joseph Gentra A

Randall Lee Smith, 57, of Farmington, died July 26 at Togus. He was born Oct. 8, 1949 in Lewisburg, Penn., a son of the late Kenneth L. and Violet E. (Duck) Smith.
Mr. Smith was a graduate of Milton High School in Milton, Penn., class of 1967. From

William D. Howard, of Boothbay Harbor, died on July 15 at Maine Medical Center in Portland with his daughter by his side.
He was born in Amarillo, Tex., on Aug. 23, 1924, the son of Warren and Celestine Dodson Howard.
He grew up and attended local

Leela M. Thompson, 92, of Southport, died peacefully July 4 in Boothbay Harbor.
She was born June 9, 1914 in Srinager, Kashmir, India.
Private services will be held at the convenience of her family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of

There will be a graveside service 2 p.m., Sat., July 7 at the Harbor Cemetery in Friendship for Stanley V. Sargent who passed away on June 19.

Joyce R. Penniman, 57, of New Harbor, passed away on the morning of June 7 at her home after a courageous 14-month battle with cancer.
The daughter of James A. and Shirley (Wood) Kingsley, she was born April 1, 1950, in Charleston, S.C.
Her father,

Mabel R. Watson, 93, of Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away June 19 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center from complications of a broken hip and old age. She had moved into the private residence of her dear friend and caregiver, JoAnn McAdams in Novembe

Jessie Morgan Ezzell, 19, of Wiscasset, died on June 6 in Jefferson.
He was born July 29, 1987 in Waterville, a son of James and Jannette Ezzell Fortin. He grew up in Wiscasset and attended local schools.
He worked at Machinery Service Company in W

William E. Pinkham, 61, of Southport Island, former lobsterman and caretaker of Mouse Island, passed away quietly at home on June 19, following a long illness.
Known locally as “Pinky,” he was the eldest son of Erwin (Chick) and Mary Pinkham of Spru