Father Fredrick H. “Fred” Morse, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Portland, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2026. Father Fred was born in Bangor on Sept. 26, 1952, the son of Katherine (Murphy) Morse and Nathan Stanley Morse.

Edward Furbush Parlin, 92, passed away peacefully April 3, 2026 at his home in Jefferson with his son at his side.

Arthur Lerman, 76, transitioned from Earth peacefully on Nov. 13, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at the Kings Mills Union Hall, at 901 Townhouse Road in Whitefield, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 beginning at 2 p.m.

Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her residence.

Roanne Carolyn Fortin, 71, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on April 17, 1954 in Chelsea, Mass. to Robert and Marion (Doyle) Becker. Daughter of a Navy family, she spent her early years moving around the world, including time living in Boston, Cuba, Germany, Maryland, and Hawaii.

Martha “Grace” Wagstaff passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 wrapped in love and angels. She was born on July 2, 1939 in Elverson, Pa. to Clay Beam and Naomi Weaver Beam.

Harry W. Sidelinger Sr., 72, of Newcastle, passed away at the MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, on the afternoon of March 30, 2026 with his sister and sons by his side. Born in Gardiner on Jan. 27, 1954, he was the son of Harold and Gloria (Erving) Sidelinger.

Walter N. Johansson, 93, died peacefully on the evening of March 31, 2026 at his home in Pemaquid. Born in Orange, N.J., he was the son of Nils and Ellen (Karlson) Johansson. He graduated from West Orange High School and Stevens Institute of Technology with the degree of mechanical engineer. He played lacrosse and is in the Stevens Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a registered professional engineer.

Barbara “Lori” Reed, 62, died March 30, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport where she was peacefully surrounded by family during her final days. Lori was born Sept. 30, 1963 in Boothbay Harbor to Robert Reed and Judith Rines Reed. Lori grew up in Wiscasset and graduated from Wiscasset High School.

Patricia Teresa Grant, 93, of Wiscasset, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Langdon Place of Dover, in Dover, N.H., after suffering for several years from cardiac-related health issues. She was born on May 31, 1932 in Jackman, the daughter of Ralph Gagnon Sr. and Lucille (Poulin) Gagnon. Pat was raised in a large French-Canadian family, with her early years being spent in Jackman. When her father began work with United Engineers, the family moved to Wiscasset, and later to Biddeford, and several other locations, including Vermont and Connecticut. Pat graduated from Willimantic High School in Willimantic, Conn., in 1950.

Donald J. Gould, 98, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. He was born on Nov. 11, 1927 in Whitefield, the son of Alton and Sadie Gould.

Paul Michael Tenan was born Oct. 12, 1950 in Springfield, Mass. to Irene Breault Tenan and Douglas Eliot Tenan. Paul spent his childhood in Springfield, Mass., the American Virgin Islands, and Maclean, Va. where he met two boys who became lifelong pals enjoying laughs and camaraderie till Paul’s passing.