Litchfield-Leland S. Smith, Jr., 56, of the Hallowell Rd., formerly of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025 in Oxford, doing what he loved to do... four wheeling.
2025 Obituaries
Bowdoinham - Wilhelminé "Billie" Dennis Oakes, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is the wife of Fulton Donald “Don” Oakes, Jr., with whom she shared nearly 64 years of marriage.
James C. Sullivan passed away on June 12, 2025. He was born in Oakland, Maine on June 30, 1936 to Maurice and Edith(Clark) Sullivan.
Jim worked for the State of Maine Department of Agriculture as well as the Ritz Carlton in Naples Florida. He was a longtime member of the Waterville Elks Club, as well as the Waterville Lions Club. James enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, traveling, and following New England sports.
With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Alton E. Sutherland Sr., 89, of Dresden, Maine, who left this world peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by the family he so dearly cherished.
Born on April 23, 1936, to Emery Sutherland and Lucy (Young) Sutherland, Alton grew up with a strong sense of service, family, and a passion for the great outdoors. He proudly served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force (1954–1977), a commitment that reflected his discipline, courage, and love of country. Following his military service, Alton brought the same dedication to his work at Deep Sea Ventures (1977–1980) and later to the State of Maine Department of Education, where he served from 1980 until his retirement in 2000.
Thomas D. Batchelder, 60, formerly of Richmond passed away on May 31, 2025 in Braintree, Massachusetts.
He was born in Gardiner, Maine on June 6, 1964 the son of Chester and Beatrice Mansir- Batchelder.
Tom worked for many years for Kirschner Foods of Augusta.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and just being outdoors. Tom also enjoyed working on vehicles and knew the specs of them all.
He was predeceased by his parents, grandfather Charles D. Batchelder, and brother Chris D. Elliot.
Tom is survived by his sons Thomas (Michele)and David Batchelder (Crystal), daughter Jessica Beck, his brother Chris’s wife Cheri, sister Karen Colby, 11 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Kathryn "Kathy" Lee Wentworth, 60, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Richmond, Maine on May 11th 2025. Born on October 29th 1964 in Brunswick, Maine Kathy worked most of her life as a housekeeper and worked seasonally at L.L Bean.
TURNER – Laurette Dumas Chapman, born on June 22, 1928, passed away at the Horizons Living and Rehab Center on May 7, 2025 at the age of 96.
Laurette had a full life and a loving family. The last to pass away of five sisters, she was born in Lisbon Falls and grew up in Durham. Laurette married Robert Willette and had four children.
Richmond - Lewis Ronald Loon, a devoted family man, passed away May 6, 2025 with his children by his side, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, service and love. Lewis or 
Richmond- Virginia Murphy, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Ginny was born to Timothy and Virginia Morris in Bay Shore, New York, in 1946.
Carl "Gramps" Rideout passed away on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born in Lewiston to W. Wallace Rideout and Mary A. Rideout.
John Patrick Hurley Jr., 60, of Richmond, ME and Venice, FL, lost his short fight with pancreatic cancer on April 20, 2025. He was born on September 20th, 1964 to John Hurley Sr. and Marion (Moody) Hurley. John graduated from Richmond High School in 1982 and worked at Bath Iron Works from 1987 to 2002 before starting his own business, Hurley Yard Works. He was an avid hunter and champion clay pigeon shooter, he enjoyed being outdoors, and taught many years of hunter safety. He was a member of the Richmond Sportsman's Club, Masonic Village Lodge #26, Gardiner Elks and Eagles Clubs and a regular performer at Richmond Players shows.
Bette Jean Chapman (Shields), 66, of Richmond, Maine, passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 20th, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Bette will always be remembered for her loud and boisterous personality and her complete selflessness to her family and friends.
Bette loved her children Joel, Rachel and Issabella. She also loved the times she was able to visit her son and daughter in law Katie overseas in the United Kingdom, and to see her grandchildren there; Poppy, Maisy and River. Bette was also very close with her daughter in laws mother and stepfather, Allison and Steven. Bette also cherished the time she was able to spend with her daughter Rachel's boys; Basil, Finnian and Jude.
Suzann (Suzi) Lancaster, 62, of Richmond Maine, passed away on April 14, 2025 at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick surrounded by her family. She was born on June 14, 1962 
Mark Robert Allen passed away peacefully at home from natural causes on April 14, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1982 in Waterville, Maine. He is the son of Ann and Victor Edgecomb and Gary and Michelle Allen. Mark graduated from Lincoln Academy in 2000. Mark attended CMVTI in Auburn training as a machinist. Mark joined the Maine National Guard and then served in the US Army, stationed in Barstow, California. Mark continued his machinist work and worked for the State of Maine DOT and Bath Iron Works.
Brunswick- Gerald L. Schweitzer, 79, of Richmond, passed away on April 2nd, 2025, at Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital.
Gerald was born on September 1st, 1945, the son of Theodore Schweitzer and Julia (Rispoli) Schweitzer.
Augusta- Gerald H. Reynolds, Sr., 86, passed away on April 3, 2025 at the Maine Verterans’ Home.
He was born on Augusta 22, 1938, the son of Carl and Ruth Reynolds. Gerald was born in Gardiner but grew up in Richmond.
Richmond- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Narda Ann Hinkley on March 16, 2025, at the age of 68, following a short battle with a rare cancer. She left us far too soon, but we are forever grateful for the time we had with her.
Lewiston- Gilman Hinkley, 91, passed away March 13, 2025. He was born to Clinton and Evelyn Hinkley, January 16, 1934 and lived his entire life in Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School, Class of 1953.
Joan Helen Marston, 82, of Richmond, ME passed on March 5, 2025 at her home in Richmond. She was born on December 23, 1942 to Donald Trussell Sr. and Emily Trussell.
Farmingdale-Weldon R. Shields, Sr., of Farmingdale, passed away March 05, 2025. He was born on August 08, 1930 in Richmond, Maine.
He was predeceased by both parents, Roy and Hazel Shields.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Phyllis Shields of Farmingdale, 5 children Weldon Shields, Jr. & Julie his wife, Gary & Debbie Shields, Debbie Bodge, Mary Shields and Betty Chapman. He is also survived by 2 stepchildren Randy Barker and Travis Barker, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Charles Harlan Wright, 68 of Woolwich, Maine passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 after a battle with cancer.
He was born September 9th, 1956 to Beverly E. (Carleton) and Harlan S. Wright of Woolwich. He attended Woolwich Central School and was a 1974 Graduate of Morse High School.
Richmond- L. Tonia Cormier Laliberte, of Richmond, age 87, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 17, 2025 with her daughters and grandson by her side.
Blake Jarrod Sandelin of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Blake was born October 15, 1981 to Elsie (Kamps) and Hugo Sandelin. Blake's love of sports and the Maine outdoors carried on from childhood until his last days, where he was often found on the water or in the woods.
Shirley Ann Roy (Ames) of Richmond passed away at Glenridge in Augusta on February 19, 2025. She was born November 8, 1941 in Rockport, Maine to Arene Rose Troiani and Theodore Merrill Ames.
Richmond- Carol Lynn Green Smith passed away January 19, 2025 after a long illness.
She was born on December 26, 1953, to Jere and Priscilla Green.
Kaleb Anthony Halsey, 20 years young, of Bowdoinham, born to Berta Veno and Ian Halsey, passed far too soon in a tragic accident on January 15, 2025 at Maine Medical Center.
Gardiner- Sandra A. Hickey, 84, passed away January 22, 2025 at the MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge following visits from family and close friends.
West Gardiner- William E. Chapman, known affectionately as Bill, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 70 at his home in West Gardiner, surrounded by family.
Bowdoin- Doris Wheeler Gagne left us to be with Jesus on January 5th, 2025, at the age of 82 after a courageous 81-year battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Doris was loved by all who knew her for her gentle manner and caring heart. She was an avid letter writer with pen pals around the world. Her memory for people and dates was legendary, and she faithfully sent birthday cards to friends and family. She was also passionate about her family's genealogy. She was an avid reader, and loved to hear others' life stories.
Brunswick- Faith Hanley Bailey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her family members.