Death Notices & Obituaries

George Anthony DiPaolo, Sr. George “Curly” Anthony DiPaolo Sr., age 85, passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family. He was born in Portland, Maine on June 13th, 1933, the son of the late Domenica (DiFiore) DiPaolo and Georgio DiPaolo. George enlisted in the Army in 1950 to serve…… Continue Reading →

Ronald John Henry, age 57, passed away at his home on March 13, 2019 due to complications of heart disease. He is survived by his beloved wife, Faythe (Tutin) Henry; children, Danielle Henry and her companion Blake of Buxton and Mackenzie “Mac” Henry and his fiancé Breanna “Bre” of Buxton; and his cat, Sam. A…… Continue Reading →

Columbanus “Colly” Murphy Columbanus “Colly” Murphy, 47, of Hollis, passed away suddenly, March 6, 2019, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born July 22, 1971 in Camp Lejeune, N.C., the son of Gerald and Joline Turcotte Murphy. Colly attended local schools and graduated from Belfast Area High School in 1991……. Continue Reading →

Gary W. Nelson Gary Wayne Nelson 72 of Hollis, lost his battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Gary was born on October 7, 1946 in Portland, Maine. Gary is predeceased by his parents, Stanwood C. Nelson and Eleanor M. (Fogg) Nelson of Standish…… Continue Reading →

Robert D. “Bob” DeGrishe Robert “Bob” D. DeGrishe, 73, of Standish passed away on March 5, 2019, at his home from complications of his recent surgery. He was born in Portland on April 20, 1945, and was predeceased by his parents, Allister and Marjorie (Ryall) DeGrishe of Gorham. He attended Gorham High School, Parks College…… Continue Reading →

Everett Philip Swasey, Sr. Everett Philip Swasey Sr. of Hollis passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019. He was 84 years old. Everett was born March 1, 1935 in Portland, son of Perley and Margaret Swasey. He was predeceased by his son, Daniel V. Swasey; his brothers, Harry Swasey, Robert Swasey, and Daniel Swasey, and…… Continue Reading →

James Dunn James Clifton Dunn, age 66, of Buxton, Maine, went home to be with his Lord on March 3, 2019 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Jim spent the last few days of his life surrounded by his family at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. Jim was born in Portland on March…… Continue Reading →

VanLee Morey Van Lee Morey, 67, of Hollis, passed away on March 2, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna; daughters, Kimberly and Sheri; and eight grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday March 5, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel,…… Continue Reading →

Keith A. Cote Keith A. Cote, age 60, of Hollis, passed away on February 28, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. Keith spent the last 22 years running a trucking company with his daughter Brigitte. He spent his time laughing with family and friends, watching the Patriots, camping, playing the guitar,…… Continue Reading →

Ida Evelyn Szostak Ida Evelyn Szostak, 93, of Buxton, passed away peacefully in Buxton, on March 1, 2019. She was born in Masardis, Maine, on August 9, 1925, the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillie (Burleigh) Rockwell. She grew up on a large potato farm and attended Exeter, Maine schools.During her working years, Ida…… Continue Reading →