Louis E. “Sandy” Sage died on Sept. 26, at the age of 84, after a more than 10-year journey with Alzheimer’s.

Esther M. Hendrickson, 64, of Friendship, passed away on Sept. 28, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Esther was born on Sept. 22, 1960, to Lauri Hendrickson and Marie (Williams) Hendrickson.

Bernard F. Lewandowski, 78, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2024 at his home in Jefferson. “Bern” was born on Feb. 2, 1946, in Detroit, Mich., to Frank Lewandowski and Shirley Gitchlag.

Haddon, N.J., she was the daughter of Marie (Nerz) and Harry Bratzler, of Rockledge, Pa.

Helen Sukeforth Zimmerman, 86, passed away at home with her daughter by her side on Aug. 11. Helen was born to Clyde and Helen Sukeforth. Her mother passed away shortly after birth. She was raised by her father and grandmother.

Poet, artist, and raconteur Robert Lee “Bob” Whitmire III, 75, passed away in his Round Pond home on Sept. 17, 2024 from cancer. He was known for having a deep and infectious laugh, along with a seemingly inexhaustible cache of stories, anecdotes, and jokes. If you were ever lucky enough to hear him holding court, you understand the profound nature of today’s silence.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Harry Donald Shea on Sept. 13, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Born Aug. 5, 1947, to proud parents Lucille (Quinnam) and Donald Shea, Harry grew up in a close-knit family in Wiscasset, as an active youngster, ball player, and industrious paperboy. At Wiscasset High School, Harry served as president and graduated valedictorian of the class of ‘65. He was also a four-sport varsity athlete and involved in many clubs, including National Honor Society and the now-extinct “Slide Rule Club.”

On Sept. 24, Joseph N. Barth, of Alna, a builder, poet, author, musician, and dog whisperer, passed away peacefully at his home after 24 years with Parkinson’s disease. He was born April 28, 1948 in Miami, Fla., the son of the Rev. Joseph Barth Sr. and Ramona (Sawyer) Barth.

N. Katherine Dodge Rice, 86, passed away on the afternoon of Sept. 26, 2024, at her home in Walpole, surrounded by her husband Chester, her daughters Kim, Ricki, and Amy, granddaughter Morgan, and Lucky, her faithful companion.

Marie V. Burnheimer Pinkham Roberts, 105, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2024. Marie was born on Aug. 16, 1919, to John and Glenys (Oliver) Burnheimer.