On April 2, 2025, Captain Ronald W. Snyder passed away unexpectedly after a fall. But like any good sea story, you must start at the beginning. Captain Ron was born in Bangor, Maine, Nov. 6, 1950, the son of Clarence and Patricia Snyder. His father was a Navy Seabee, master tradesman, and lifelong builder who […]

PORTLAND – Dan “The Man” Thurber, 77, died Sunday March 23, 2025. Our dad and papa, Daniel Lee Thurber was born Feb. 20, 1948 at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary at the corner of Congress and Bramhall Streets to parents George and Erdine Thurber. He spent his childhood playing outside his home which is […]

Silke died on March 6, 2025, after an extended illness. After graduating from MMA, Donald served in the Merchant Marines before enlisting in the Navy. At the completion of active duty, he relocated to the Washington D.C. area to pursue a career in civil service for the Department of the Navy. He retired in 1994 […]

William E. Haggett passed away peacefully at his Birch Point home in West Bath on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He had been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease the previous October. He was born in Bath to Doris Jordan and Charles Lemont Haggett. He attended Bath schools and met his future wife, Sally True, in the […]

With profound sadness we share that our beloved husband, father, son and friend, Chad Joseph Morin, 51, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2025 at his home in Old Orchard Beach. Chad was born on April 12, 1973, to Melvin and Florine Morin, in Biddeford, Maine. Chad loved the four seasons of Maine and found […]

Master Mariner, Captain, and Commander Edward Paul Shepherd USR, of Swampscott, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Born on November 4, 1942, Edward was the son of the late Joseph Neil Shepherd and Josephine Rutkauskas Shepherd. He grew up in Swampscott, MA and graduated from Swampscott High School in 1960, before earning his […]

Joseph H. Vachon Jr. of Stetson, Maine, died peacefully on February 19, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born in Biddeford, Maine, and raised in Saco. He was a graduate of Thornton Academy, Maine Central Institute, and Maine Maritime Academy. His athleticism and his love for football supported winning teams at all three […]

Roland Edward Groder, 83 passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Born May 15, 1941 in Gardiner, Maine, he was the son of Sebastian and Frances Groder. Roland was a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy. His early career was in domestic and international Maritime Engineering. Later, he became an Owner/Broker of Remax Real Estate on […]

James E. Zedalis, 84, died peacefully at his home in Ozona, FL on February 18, 2025. He was born in Nashua, NH to Peter W. and Mary E. Zedalis on February 18, 1941. Graduate of Maine Maritime Academy in 1962, he was a ship engineer in the merchant marines with Moore-McCormack Lines sailing out of […]

Oliver Cole, a man of quiet strength, intelligence, and generosity, passed away on Monday, February 17th, 2025, at the age of 26. A dedicated and passionate individual, Oliver lived a life rich in adventure, always seeking out new challenges and experiences. He led an active lifestyle, spending countless hours walking the woods of Dogtown, practicing […]

It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert George McGuire, 55, announce his passing, on February 13, 2025, after a brief, but extraordinarily brave battle with cancer. Rob was born December 10, 1969, to Thomas J. McGuire and Naomie Trundy McGuire. Due to the untimely death of his mother when he was 5 […]

Caribou and Farmington – After battling heart issues for over 10 years, Patrick passed on February 12, 2025, from complications of heart and kidney transplants brought on by giant cell myocarditis. Pat was born in Presque Isle, ME, to John and Cathie (Glackin) Welch, and was the favorite brother of his two sisters. His first job was […]

Peter A. Kurtin ’83 passed away on February 18, 2025 at his home in Oakdale, Conn., after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Peter grew up in the seaside towns of Connecticut where he formed interests that led to an acceptance at Maine Maritime Academy. At MMA, he took a leadership role in the regiment […]

Chester Frederick Fossett, 94, died on Jan. 26, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. He was the son of Frederick Miller Fossett and Floretta ”Toat” Chester Emerson Fossett and was born at the old St. Andrews Hospital on May 26, 1930. A lifelong resident of Boothbay Harbor, Chester grew up at Spruce Point. […]

Richard B. Harden Jr., 77, passed away on January 9, 2025 at Exeter Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on August 21, 1947 in Rockland, Maine, the son of the late Richard B. Harden Sr. and Erleen (Cates) Harden. He was a much-loved athlete, artist, veteran, friend, son, brother, husband, […]

Chester Robert Tweedie, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at home, surrounded by his daughter, 3 grandchildren, and his furry companion Emma. He was born August 3, 1932, in Millinocket, the son of Robert and Constance (Marston) Tweedie. Chester is survived by his daughter Linda Wight of Orland; step-son Greg Harrison and wife Susan […]

Samuel D. Soule passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his home on Westport Island, Maine. Born in Bath, Maine, June 7, 1942. He was the son of Samuel J.E. Soule and Louisa Soule. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in the class of 1960 and earned engineering honors from Maine Maritime Academy […]

Christopher J. Rodriguez passed away on Dec 14, 2024. Chris was born Sept 10, 1989, to Theresa (Tanous)  Rodriguez and Raymond Rodriguez.  He graduated with honors from Skowhegan High School in 2008. He went on to Maine Maritime Academy and graduated with honors in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Chris was employed in […]

Old Town – Capt. Harlan R. Cust, 88, passed away peacefully December 14, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was born May 16, 1936, son of Robert E. Cust and Gilberta M. Cust. Harlan graduated from Old Town High School and then went on to Maine Maritime Academy, where he graduated as an Officer […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Neil Fleming, Jr., a life-long resident of Winthrop. Neil, as he was known to many, was born in Boston on February 23, 1942, and peacefully passed away in Peabody on December 10, 2024. A proud graduate of The Rivers School, Neil continued his […]