Gannett, a World War II veteran, led a long and active life that often involved working on engines and machinery.
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Feature obituary: Eileen Ring, 80, school bus driver and foster mother
Mrs. Ring drove a school bus for Gorham, Scarborough and Westbrook schools for nearly 40 years.
Leslie Eastman, distinguished Maine botanist, dies at 80
He also taught history and current events at Lewiston High School for 25 years.
Richard Goodine, 75, was longtime comptroller at Port Harbor Marine
A longtime resident of South Portland, he rose above significant hardships in his youth to become a successful accountant and an active member of his community.
Joseph Lynch, 76, boilermaker with Local 29, who had a passion for the outdoors
Family members affectionately remember the Portland native as a rebel who lived life to its fullest.
BIW executive, family man took his life as depression mounted during pandemic
The stresses that took a toll on James Richardson, 54, are a broader concern for mental health care providers, who fear suicide rates will increase because of the isolation, uncertainty and economic pressures of the pandemic.
Lorraine Moreau, 87, longtime bookkeeper at Portland service station
Mrs. Moreau worked for 45 years at Hamilton Service Station, which her father founded.
Dick Gosselin, veteran Maine broadcaster and reporter, dies at age 72
Mr. Gosselin became a mainstay on Portland television stations WCSH and WMTW in a career that spanned 50 years.
John ‘Jack’ Dunfey, New England businessman and peace activist, dies at 96
Dunfey, a World War II veteran who helped develop the Maine Mall, dedicated much of his life to fostering world peace and social justice.
Oscar-winning composer Johnny Mandel, known for ‘M.A.S.H.’ theme, dies at 94
Mandel’s varied career included work with Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett – and even the soundtrack for ‘Caddyshack.’