The 86-year-old Temple resident is among only 4 Mainers to die from COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. He was buried on his family’s property in a casket he designed and built.
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Jean Pilk, 96, renowned portrait artist from Cape Elizabeth
A diminutive woman who had a huge presence, Pilk was best-known for her portraits of government officials, including Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Colin Powell.
Nancy Flaherty, 77, nurse practitioner who cared for Portland’s homeless
She worked for the city’s public health division for more than 25 years at its clinic on Portland Street.
Bob Abernethy, 93, NBC journalist and longtime host of PBS’ ‘Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly’
Abernethy had become a fixture at The Gathering Place in Brunswick, where he was drawn to the stories of people experiencing homelessness.
Blanche Chavarry, 96, retired major of The Salvation Army
The Old Orchard Beach resident’s service to the organization spanned nearly 75 years.
Keith Mills, Secret Service officer who protected the Bush family, dies at 50
The Arundel resident, who protected the late President George H.W. Bush and former President George W. Bush, died while training during his shift at Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport.
Michael Hinds, 60, beloved volunteer firefighter for Alfred Fire and Rescue
Fellow firefighters remembered the Sanford resident as a kind, funny and hardworking colleague who had a passion for the fire service.
Goodwin Hannaford, 76, longtime industrial arts teacher and racing engine builder
Mr. Hannaford taught at Scarborough High School for 18 years, and built engines for racers who won titles across New England.
Thomas E. Delahanty II, Maine legal titan, dies at 75
Delahanty, who was a U.S. attorney for the District of Maine under 2 presidents, served as a defense attorney, prosecutor and judge for more than 4 decades, carrying on a family tradition in law.
‘Lee’ Cressey Warner, 57, a fixture at Kennebunk Ace Hardware and in the community
The go-to person for customers looking for help with home improvement projects, Cressey Warner lived in Kennebunk most of her life before she and her husband of 3 years moved to a hobby farm in Arundel.