It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John G. Flower Sr., who left us peacefully on March 4, 2026 at the age of 63. Born on May 4, 1962 in Camden, John was a cherished son to Donald Walter Flower and Mary Esther (Garey) Flower. He grew up in Warren, where he filled his childhood with adventure and curiosity, eventually graduating from Medomak Valley High School in the class of 1980.

Linwood S. Lessner, 78, passed away on March 3, 2026 at his home in West Gardiner.

Catherine Claire Overkamp passed away at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah on March 1, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Kearny, N.J. to Clara Bell and Nicholas Anthony Baker, of Bloomfield, N.J., on Jan. 21, 1940. Cathy was the widow of Frederick William Overkamp and resided in Hurricane, Utah.

Victor N. Voss went to be with his lord and savior on Feb. 26, 2026 at his home in Waldoboro, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Mich. on March 6, 1947. He was predeceased by his infant daughter, Mary Elisabeth; his brother-in-law, Leroy Sheldon; his brother-in-law, Lloyd Streeter; and his parents, Vincent and Ann Voss.

Margaret “Maggie” Craig Chrisman, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly Phoenix, Ariz. and South Bristol, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026 at age 95 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Norman Hochgraf passed away on Jan. 23, 2026 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta. He was 95. He is survived by his two children, Lee and Scott; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Chester “Chuck” Bunker, 78, of Newcastle, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2026. Born on Aug. 23, 1947 in Bath, Chuck lived a life defined by service, dedication, and passion.

Barbara “Barbie” E. Newbegin (Brewer), 63, passed away Feb. 23, 2026 at her home in Bristol.

David Ellis Hemingway, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 28, 2026 in Edgecomb.

Virginia “Ginger” C. Boyd, 81, of Alna, passed away at her home on the morning of Feb. 27, 2026. Born on Dec. 7, 1944 in Cranston, R.I., she was the daughter of Walter and Dorothy Becker.

The services for James Edward Brinkler, originally scheduled for December, have been rescheduled. A time of visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home in Damariscotta. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Newcastle with a reception to follow.