Capt. David E. Harrison Sr. passed peacefully on September 7, 2026. He was born May 1, 1941, to Alice and Edwin Harrison of Stockton Springs, ME. Dave was a graduate of Stockton Springs schools and Maine Maritime Academy. As a merchant mariner he circumnavigated the world six times. Dave was employed at the Bucksport papermill […] The post Capt. David E. Harrison ’62 appeared first on Alumni.

Joseph G. LeClair passed away on August 31, 2026. Joseph (Joe) was born on October 11, 1928, in Livermore Falls, Maine. He attended St Rose de Lima Catholic School until his family moved to Auburn, Maine during World War II.  After graduating from Edward Little High School in 1947, he was accepted at Maine Maritime […] The post Joseph G. LeClair ’50 appeared first on Alumni.

Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Dr. Louis M DeCicco and Mabel DeCicco in 1931, Louie enjoyed his childhood growing up in what was known as the “Patch”, a small Italian American neighborhood. After graduating high school, he attended Maine Maritime Academy as a deck officer. Upon graduating he served his country in the US Navy […] The post Louis M. DeCicco ’53 appeared first on Alumni.

Dr. Barclay Moffat Shepard passed away on Aug. 1, 2026, at the age of 100. He was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine on June 16, 1926, when his parents, Dr. Lorrin and Virginia Moffat Shepard, were on leave from Turkey. In 1927, the family went back to Turkey, and he and his siblings, Alice, Frederick, Robert, and […] The post Dr. Barclay M. Shepard ’46 appeared first on Alumni.

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – Captain Daniel E. Whyte, 61, crossed the bar on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his lake home from FTD-ALS. Born Aug. 18, 1964 at the U.S. Naval Hospital – Portsmouth, Va. to the late Marilyn J. Brasier and Stephen T. Whyte. Daniel attended Portland schools then graduated from Maine Maritime Academy […] The post Capt. Daniel E. Whyte ’86 appeared first on Alumni.

CAPE ELIZABETH – David G. Davenport, Engineer, Merchant Sailor, Design Engineer, Marine Modeler, 88, of Maine, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a short illness. David was born in Portland, on May 21, 1938, the son of Burt G. and Evelyn Davenport. He attended Westbrook schools […] The post David G. Davenport ’60 appeared first on Alumni.

Gary Scot Slocum of Demopolis, Alabama,  entered into eternal rest July 18,2026 at his residence. The post Gary S. Slocum ’65 appeared first on Alumni.

RUMFORD – Norman “Norm” E. Charleston, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2026. Norm was born on Dec. 20, 1945, to Norman E. and Margery (Hunter) Charleston, Sr. A devoted husband and father, Norm graduated from Westbrook High School in 1965. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Maine […] The post Norman E. Charleston, Jr. ’69 appeared first on Alumni.

Michael “Mike” Rolnick, a lifelong Bangor resident known for his gift of storytelling, love of sailing and seemingly endless curiosity about history and how things worked, passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 90 at home in Portland. Born on April 28, 1936, in Bangor, Maine, to Louis and Betty Rolnick, Michael spent […] The post Michael C. Rolnick ’57 appeared first on Alumni.

Dave’s dead. Have a nice day. Those of us who knew David Ruberti won’t be surprised that this was how he wanted the text of his obituary to read, start to finish. However, an obituary is meant for the living, and for their collective memory of the person who’s gone, so Dave won’t entirely get […] The post David A. Ruberti ’69 appeared first on Alumni.

SPRINGFIELD, Va., and SEARSPORT — Nathaniel “Nat” Choate, 93, left us suddenly on the morning of June 10, 2026. Born in Ithan, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 11, 1932, Nat and his siblings spent their early years at Pooh Corner Farm until they eventually settled in Searsport. Nat graduated from Searsport District High School (’50) and Maine […] The post Nathaniel Choate II ’53 appeared first on Alumni.

Theodore Richard Tracy was embraced by the arms of the Lord on June 8, 2026. Born in Lewiston, Maine, on April 18, 1935, he was the son of Martha Barrows Tracy and Rupert R. Tracy. Theodore was a proud graduate of Norway High School, Class of 1953, and graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1956. […] The post Theodore R. Tracy ’56 appeared first on Alumni.

Captain Richard Francis Grant, US Navy (retired), 86, of Harrisville NH and Kittery Point ME, died 23 May 2026 in Keene NH. Born in Portsmouth August 8, 1939 to the late Milton F. Grant and Geraldine Helen (Vigneau) Grant, he graduated from Saint Patrick’s School and Portsmouth High School, having joined the Naval Reserve at […] The post Capt. Richard F. Grant ’64 appeared first on Alumni.

MOUNT VERNON – Bret McGovern, 42, died at home in Mount Vernon on May 12, 2026, after a six-year battle with pancreatic illness and cancer. Born in Skowhegan, Bret spent his entire childhood in Mount Vernon. As a kid, Bret loved anything to do with water. He especially enjoyed summers at home on Long Pond, […] The post Bret P. McGovern ’19 appeared first on Alumni.

Richard “Dick” Somerville passed away on May 9, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply, countless stories, and a legacy built on hard work, humor, stubbornness, and a life fully lived. Richard was born in Houlton, Maine, while his father was serving in Europe during World War II. When his father returned, the […] The post Richard C. Somerville ’66 appeared first on Alumni.

Kenneth G. Fahrbach, of Scio, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 23, 1941, in Queens, Ken was the son of George and Anna Pfeffer Fahrbach. A 1960 graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy, he continued his education at Maine Maritime Academy, graduating in 1964. He proudly […] The post Kenneth G. Fahrbach ’64 appeared first on Alumni.

In the early morning hours of April 17, 2026, Andrew J Banks started “the longest walk” toward his ancestors. Born in 1961 to Les and Marion Banks of Kittery Maine, Andy moved lightly upon this Earth, whether it was walking softly in the woods, gliding effortlessly on snow through the trees, or sailing smoothly on […] The post Andrew J. Banks ’83 appeared first on Alumni.

Capt. Dick Ingalls set to sea on his final voyage on April 16, 2026. He was one month shy of 96. Dick led an amazing life, and he never stopped working hard and worrying about his community and his country. Dick was born in Bangor to Alice (Strang) and Lewis Ingalls and spent his early […] The post Capt. Richard L. Ingalls ’51 appeared first on Alumni.

Charles H. Ulrich, age 96, died at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He was born 31 December 1930, the son of the late Reuben (Bob) L. Ulrich and Marie (Wise) Ulrich of Hutchinson, MN. Charles was raised on the family farm near Biscay, MN, attended the Biscay rural school, District #17, and […] The post Charles H. Ulrich, Former Professor appeared first on Alumni.

Kenneth A. Grover, 99, died peacefully, with family members at his side, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Augusta on March 7, 1927, he was the son of N. Merle Grover and Mildred Katharin Newton, and was raised on a dairy farm in North Augusta. He and his three siblings […] The post Kenneth A. Grover ’47 appeared first on Alumni.